Wednesday, Jun. 19, 2013, 10:30 am

Music Class for the Very Young

Kids/Family
Otis Library, 261 Main St, Norwich, CT , 06360

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will participate in musical experiences that involve singing, expressive movement, games, creative play, vocal exploration, and instrumental play. A variety of musical styles and genres will be the basis for this class taught by Nicole Clarke, a certified music teacher, musician, and member of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus. For ages birth – 5 years. Space is limited; register beginning June 3rd.

Thursday, Jun. 20, 2013, 7:00 pm

Infant & Pregnancy Loss Support Group

Kids/Family
Women & Family Life Center, 96 Fair Street, Guilford, CT , 06437

In partnership with the Hygeia Foundation, this group offers parents that have experienced the loss of an infant or pregnancy a caring setting to share with other families who have experienced the same loss.

Friday, Jun. 21, 2013, 6:00 pm

Chicken Barbecue

Kids/Family
Calvary Church, 27 Church Street, Stonington, CT , 06378

raffle, cash bar, music; to benefit Uganda Mission Projects; $15, $6 ages 12 and under; $12 nad $7 in advance; family discounts; (860) 535-1181

Friday, Jun. 21, 2013, 5:00 pm

Retired Armed Forces Fish and Chips, Fridays, NLondon

Kids/Family
R.A.F.A. FISH & CHIPS, 135 Garfield Ave. , New London, CT , 06320

5-9 p.m., $10 pp; (860) 447-0055.

Saturday, Jun. 22, 2013, 10:00 am

-Lotta LEGO®s:

Kids/Family
Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT , 06385

Dive into plastic containers filled with colorful building blocks and create a work of art. For children in kindergarten and up with an adult.

Saturday, Jun. 22, 2013, 10:00 am

How-To Festival at Groton Public LIbrary

Kids/Family
Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

The festival will provide the chance to learn how to give a massage, how to fly fish, juggle soccer ball, make balloon animals and do karate moves and more. Learning these skills, plus more, will also serve as the kickoff for summer reading.
Registration will open for the online summer reading program, Dig Into Reading, which offers prizes for readers of all ages.
This family day of fun, co-sponsored by the library, the Groton Senior Center and the Groton Parks and Recreation Department with the help of volunteers, community organizations and local businesses, plans to offer 50 “how-to” sessions in four hours for free. Activities will take place at the library, senior center and on the fields between the two buildings. Sessions will begin promptly at 10 a.m. Each session will run either 20 or 50 minutes and some will be repeated in several time slots. A full schedule of events is available at the library.
Equipment from the Groton Public Works Department will be on site for a touch-the-truck event for children. Other activities include face painting, doodling with a purpose, calligraphy, watercolor painting, rock collecting and raising chickens. A performance by the Mystic Paper Beasts is planned from noon to 1 p.m. on the main stage at the Senior Center. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.
Contact the library at (860) 441-6750 with questions.

Saturday, Jun. 22, 2013, 11:00 am

Lego Club

Kids/Family
Otis Library, 261 Main St, Norwich, CT , 06360

Join us for a monthly club at Otis Library! Future architects (and their grown-ups) wanted! We will supply the LEGO® bricks and provide monthly themes! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this event. For ages 4 & up. This program is sponsored by The Norwich Recreation Department. Registration begins June 8th.

Saturday, Jun. 22, 2013, 9:00 am

Pequot Museum Blue Star Museum

Kids/Family
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT , 06338

Saturdays, June 1- Aug. 31, 9 am-5 pm
Pequot Museum is a Blue Star Museum
The Pequot Museum is a proud participant of the Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their immediate families.

Monday, Jun. 24, 2013, 6:30 am

Kid's Club Summer School Age Program Open Enrollment

Kids/Family
Niantic Community Church Children's Center, 170 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic, , 06357

Niantic Community Church Children's Center is now accepting enrollments for their Summer School Age Program. The program runs from June 24 - August 23. Your choice of weeks.6:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Ages 5 - 12. Games, sports, crafts,field trips, beach.170 Pennsylvania Ave. Niantic, CT. 06357 (860)739-0877

Monday, Jun. 24, 2013, 5:30 pm

Vacation Bible School

Kids/Family
Lighthouse Community Baptist Church, 22 Pequot Trail, Pawcatuck, CT , 06379

Join us for Vacation Bible School on June 24-27 from 5:30 - 8PM. Open to children ages 4-12.

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 2013, 2:00 pm

"Dig Into Reading! Under Where?"

Kids/Family
Mystic & Noank Library, 40 Library Street, Mystic, CT , 06355

Everyone's invited to our Kick-Off Event for our Summer Reading program featuring Storyteller, Carolyn Martino. Join the fun as Carolyn presents Dig into Reading: Under Where? Where do you dig for a good story; under the ground, under the house, under a rock, under the pillows or under the covers? But you won’t have to dig very deep for fun, magical, even spooky tales, songs and jokes at your library this summer. Sign up and pick-up your Summer Reading folder to play our summer reading game anytime the Library is open between June 24th and August 3rd. Be sure to check out all of the special summer events planned at the Library. Fun for all! All of our programs are free!

For more information, please contact the Children’s Room at 860-536-7721.

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 2013, 1:00 pm

Animal Embassy presents "Digging Into Nature"

Kids/Family
Otis Library, 261 Main St, Norwich, CT , 06360

Animals dig into the surface of the earth for many reasons. Some dig to lay eggs, hide food, or escape extreme heat or cold. These digging creatures help till the soil, plant seeds, and often create homes for other animals. Come see an African sulcata tortoise, a hognose snake, an Indian sand boa, a large rabbit, a hedgehog, and more! Kickoff the summer with this exciting family program.
For all ages! Drop-in. This program is sponsored by Kohl’s of Lisbon.

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 2013, 1:00 pm

Beneath the Surface: Summer Reading

Kids/Family
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument St., Groton, CT , 06340

Join us Tuesday, June 25 at 1:00 at the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton for Beneath the Surface, the library’s 2013 Young Adult Summer Reading Program. Beneath the Surface is open to teens entering grade 6 through grade 12. Register for our Dewey Deal or No Deal reading game and take a turn on the board at the library to earn chances for raffle prizes and free books. Registration begins on Tuesday, June 25 and the game continues through August 10.

NEW THIS SUMMER! Teens who are unable to come to the library regularly can participate online! Register by clicking “Dig Into Reading” on the library’s homepage, http://billmemorial.org. Choose the “Beneath the Surface” tab, create an account and log your reading. For every 10 days read, you can visit the library to receive a prize. Record your reading beginning Wednesday, June 26 through Saturday, August 10. Teens must choose either the Dewey Deal or No Deal game OR the online option; they cannot do both.

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 2013, 1:00 pm

Dig Into Reading: Summer Reading Program

Kids/Family
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument St., Groton, CT , 06340

DIG INTO READING @ THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! Join us Tuesday, June 25 at 1:00 at the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton for Dig Into Reading, the library’s 2013 Summer Reading Program. Our program Kick-Off features outdoor games, crafts, contests, and refreshments. Register for our reading game and take turns on our underground game board, pass GO and earn chances for prizes. The Summer Reading Game is open to kids entering grades 1-5, and preschoolers can participate in the Read-To-Me portion of the program. Registration begins on Tuesday, June 25 and the game continues through August 10.

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 2013, 5:30 pm

Food Fun and Games with the Community Dining Room

Kids/Family
Community Dining Room, 30 Harrison Avenue, Branford, CT , 06405

Join us for Food Fun and Games on

the Branford green. 2nd and 4th

Tuesdays in June 25, July 9 & 23 and August 13 & 25



Picnic

dinner provided by the CDR





Family

games led by East Shore Health District





Bring

your blanket, water bottle and family to this fun and delicious monthly event

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 2013, 4:00 pm

How to be a Cartoonist

Kids/Family
Custom House Maritime Museum, 150 Bank St., New London, CT

Cartoonist Jon Buller is offering another series of his classes, “Cartooning for Kids” for ages 8 and older. The four week session of classes will be held from 4 to 5:15 p.m. June 25 through July 16 at the Custom House Maritime Museum at 150 Bank St. in New London. The fee, which includes materials, is $75. Call (860) 447-2501 to register.

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 2013, 10:00 am

Kid's Cruise on RiverQuest

Kids/Family
Eagle Landing State Park, Route 82, Haddam, CT

From 10:00am to 11:00am, select Saturdays (check our Calendar and listed below), this cruise is a special “KIDS” cruise! All kids ages 2 to 12 ticket price will be only $5, ages 12 to 100 only $15. On this cruise, we will teach children how to use binoculars, they will learn about the birds we see, nautical terms, the ecology of the river and other points of interest including Gillette Castle and the Chester/Hadlyme Ferry. We will go under the East Haddam Swing Bridge and hear the cars go over us. This will be a fun cruise to introduce children to the fragile beauty of the Connecticut River and the area we live in. And, it allows kids to be kids! You do not need to bring life jackets with you, per the US Coast Guard, children under 12 do not need to wear them on a commercial boat. There is

Wednesday, Jun. 26, 2013, 10:00 am

-Music and Movement with Nicole Clarke

Kids/Family
Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT , 06385

An early childhood music program with singing, movement and instrumental play. Caregivers will learn how to incorporate music into their daily routines with children. For children birth to 5 years old with a caregiver. Space is limited. Registration is required.