The Children's Room at
The Ansonia Library

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

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MAY PROGRAMS 

Check out what The Children's Room has to offer for the months of May! Click on the program to register!

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May

2025

STORYTIME FOR LITTLES
(0-24 MONTHS) 

Our Littles StoryTimes feature a delightful mix of music and movement, singing and fingerplays, and (of course!) books. After the session, you have the option to "Stay & Play" and engage in various activities designed to enhance sensory skills, art, imaginative play, fine motor skills, and socialization. Register for the dates that work best for you.

Mondays

May 5th, 12th, & 19th @ 9:30am 


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May

2025

STORYTIME FOR BIGS
(AGES 2-5 YEARS) 

Big kids love to stay active! Our Bigs Storytimes feature a lively mix puppets, singing, dancing, and stories! We alternate "Stay & Play" and “Stay & Shake it Off” after Storytime this month but both options provide children with opportunities to strengthen sensory skills, unleash creativity, refine fine motor skills, and strengthen social interactions! Be sure to register for the dates that suit your schedule. Please note- Shake it Off is a seperate registration.

Tuesdays

May 6th, 13th & 20th @ 9:30am 


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MAY

2025

TOUCH-A-FIRETRUCK 
(ALL AGES) 

The Ansonia Fire Department will be visiting! Got a high schooler itching to join the ranks of the Junior Firefighter program? The fire chiefs will be there, ready to answer all your burning questions! Make new pals and lend a hand to your community—seriously, what could be better? Swing by and say hi (even if you don’t have a future junior firefighter in your household just yet) to the brave souls who volunteer to keep us safe and sound.

Saturday

May 3rd from 10am-12pm


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May

2025

HEAD, SHOULDERS, KNEES & TOES YOGA 
(AGES 0-5 YEARS) 

Get ready to twist, stretch, and strike a pose while having a blast with fun stories and groovy tunes. You can sign up for one session or do both—your choice. No yoga know-how? No problem! Just bring your smiles! register for the dates that work best for you.

Wednesday  

May 7th & 21st @ 10am 


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May

2025

TWINKLE TALES: NIGHTTIME STORYTIME
(ALL AGES) 

We are shaking up storytime for Children’s Book Week! Connecticut children’s author, Janet Lawler will be visiting us for a special NightTime StoryTime and will be reading one of her many amazing books at this family event!

Wednesday 

May 7th @ 5:30am 


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May

2025

TWINKLE TALES: NIGHTTIME STORYTIME 
(ALL AGES) 

We are shaking up storytime for Children’s Book Week! Connecticut children’s author, Doe Boyle will be visiting us for a special NightTime StoryTime and will be reading one of her many amazing books at this family event!

Thursday 

May 8th @ 5:00pm 


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May

2025

SHAKE IT OFF! MUSIC & MOVEMENT (AGES 0-5)

Let's get up and groove with Judy Pancoast! She'll play instruments while we sing and dance together, shaking off all those wiggles with laughter! This class will immediately follow our Big Storytimes. Register for the dates that work best for you.

Thursday

May 13 & 27 @ 10am


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May

2025

LLAMAZING LLAMA AT THE LIBRARY 
(ALL AGES) 

Just in time for Mother’s Day! We will reading Deborah Guarino’s book “Is Your Mama a Llama” and then we will get to spend time with Debbie from Country Quilt Llama Farm and learn all about... llamas! Mamas, Moms, Mommies, Mothers, Grannies, Nonnas, Aunties... all are welcome!
This event may be held outdoors, weather permitting

Saturday

May 10th @ 10am 


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May

2025

LEGO CLUB
(ALL AGES) 

Love LEGOs? Register for our LEGO Club and join the building bonanza where you’ll engineer something amazing based on the challenge we throw your way! What will your imagination create?

Thursday

May 22nd @ 5:00-6:00pm 


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