**Special Visitor! “The Art of Henna” with Jamilah Zebarth (Ages 10+)
Tues. 4/12 at 5:30pm
Professional henna artist, Jamilah Zebarth, will host a PowerPoint presentation detailing the history, origin and traditions of henna. Then, each participant with get a professionally applied henna design!
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Special Visitor! “Outdoor Discovery” with White Memorial (Ages 5+)
Weds. 4/13 at 11am
The professionals from White Memorial will lead participants in several fun physical activities, including a seek-and-find mission to spy natural items, from cones to acorns to feathers to live critters! Participants will truly get to be immersed in their outdoor environment, wherever it is, while learning some fun facts and ID tips about the natural items all around them.
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TWeen Night (Ages 8—11)
Tues. 4/19 from 5:30pm-7pm: Pocket Poems!
In honor of National Poetry Month, we will be using cut out pieces from books and magazines to create mini poems on the inside of a seashell
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Intermediate Book Club (Ages 8—11)
Sat. 4/23 from 1pm-1:45pm
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TWeen Night (Ages 8—11)
Tues. 5/3 from 5:30pm—7pm
Drama Day—Improv acting challenges
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Characters from Colonial Connecticut
Date/Time: Sat. May 7th at 10am (In-Person Only)
Audience: Ages 8 – 12
Details: After a short introduction from the CT Historical Society, students work in teams of 4-5 to learn about a character from colonial Connecticut, such as a tinsmith, tavern keeper, Patriot soldier, enslaved person, or Woodland Indian trader. Each group explores one “identity box,” handling reproduction artifacts, practicing close observation skills, and completing a series of activities related to their character’s life.
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Special Visitor! Sticker Book Publishing Presents “Women’s History Sticker Book” (Ages 8-13)
Thurs. 5/12 from 5pm—6pm
Join us with our special visitor from Sticker Book Publishing to build your own history book! Each participant will receive a sticker book that is yours to keep! We will learn fun and amazing facts about women’s history and fill out your sticker book as we go. Space is limited to only 10 so be sure to sign up ASAP!
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On the Move: Immigration and Migration to Connecticut
Date/Time: Sat. May 14th at 10am (In-Person Only)
Audience: Ages 8 – 12
Details: Visitors from the CT Historical Society introduce students to a variety of 20th century stories about moving to Connecticut. An introductory game of chance looks at the difficult choices and conditions faced by immigrants throughout history. Students then work in teams to examine artifacts from “immigration trunks” and uncover many different family stories about moving to Connecticut.
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TWeen Night (Ages 8—11)
Tues. 5/17 from 5:30pm-7pm
Craft “Chopped”- Create an original craft with a basket of mystery items
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TWeen Night (Ages 8—11)
Tues. 5/31from 5:30pm-7pm
Pocket Poems—We will use cut outs of words to create mini poems on worry-stones
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Program: Author Talk with Dana Meachen Rau
Date/Time: Weds. June 22nd at 1pm (In-Person Only)
Audience: Ages 7 – 11 (or any child or educator who has enjoyed the “Who Was?” biography series!)
Details: This program will engage students in the process from idea to bound book, focusing on biographies, specifically the Who Was Biography series. We will discuss the role of the author, including getting ideas, research techniques, development of plot, and the important task of rewriting. Then we will cover the roles of other hands in the process, such as the illustrator, editor, designer, and printer.
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