M, W, & F 10am – 5pm
T & Th 1pm – 8pm
Sat 10am – 5pm
Closed Sun
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238 Main Street Terryville, CT 06786860-582-3121
Join us for a fun movement based storytime! Storytime will include stories, songs and a craft. This event is for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required on a week by week basis. Register at https://forms.gle/3ApHAaEajKSEXbHv9
Join us to complete the Animal Alarm challenge with the LEGO Education Spike Essential kit. We will build and code our LEGO creations. This event is for children ages 6-9. Space is limited, registration is required at https://forms.gle/KXrqk8KvjxV4MkQSA
Bring along a project in progress, projects to share or questions to ask. Newbie knitters welcome. This is not meant to be an instructional class but there will be people there willing to help. Knitalong Group will be meeting inside the Library in the Fiction Room.
Join us for a storytime for our youngest patrons. Storytime will include a story, songs, bounces and fingerplays. There will also be an optional playtime at the end of storytime. This event is for ages birth to 2 years, with a caregiver. Registration is required on a week by week basis. Register at https://forms.gle/cTiP122d5G74GuHg8
Using everyday materials, you can create a faux candle display for upcoming holidays or seasons. One battery operated tea light will be provided per person, but you are welcome to make more than one holder, if materials are left over. Register here (one person per form): https://forms.gle/4EkcAp2Ns8LEsw63A
Start your day off with some upbeat music and movement. This program is for ages birth and up, with a caregiver. Register at https://forms.gle/zqejDAP9Zgpk3rsXA
Let’s dive into the electrifying world of circuits. Using copper tape, batteries and LEDs, we will explore the different types of circuits in this beginners class for 7-12 year olds. Register online here: https://forms.gle/CGrAoTRL7z8ZgH6T7 Our gratitude to the Rotary Club of Terryville, CT for their grant support of this and other CreationStation Library Makerspace programs.
The Library will be closed on Monday, October 9 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.
Join us to complete the High-Tech Playground challenge with the LEGO Education Spike Essential kit. We will build and code our LEGO creations. This event is for children ages 9-12. Space is limited, registration is required at https://forms.gle/Y9PKSMTcnobHC6J39.
Bring along a project in progress, projects to share or questions to ask. Newbie knitters welcome. This is not meant to be an instructional class but there will be people there willing to help. Knitalong Group will be meeting inside the Library in the Fiction Room.
Join us for a storytime for our youngest patrons. Storytime will include a story, songs, bounces and fingerplays. There will also be an optional playtime at the end of storytime. This event is for ages birth to 2 years, with a caregiver. Registration is required on a week by week basis. Register at https://forms.gle/NcAvbGEPGWCVszCH7
Homeschool families are invited to Homeschool Story STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) an event where we read a story and complete activities based on the book. We might read The Three Little Pigs and then engineer our own houses, or read The Little Cloud and then complete a cloud experiment. This event is for […]
In October, we will be reading “An Unwanted Guest" by Shari Lapena. We will meet on Thursday, October 12 at 5:15pm in the fiction room inside the Library. After September 14, you can pick up a copy of the book selection from the Circulation Desk or call the Library at 860-582-3121 to make arrangements for […]
The next Friends of the Library meeting will be held in the library, upstairs in the non-fiction area. New members are always welcome!!
This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. The next Bedtime Storytime can be found at http://terryvillepl.info/event/bedtime-storytime-ages-birth-and-up-with-a-caregiver-6/ Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie for an evening bedtime storytime. Storytime will include stories, songs and relaxing movement. This event is for children ages birth and up, with a caregiver. Registration is […]
Join us for a special space storytime to prepare for the partial solar eclipse happening later this day, October 14! We will read stories about space and learn what an eclipse is and how it happens. Participants will receive free solar eclipse glasses. You must attend the storytime to receive your glasses. Glasses are limited […]
**Should the Saturday sky be uncooperative and limit our opportunity to view the partial eclipse, indoor activities including the distribution of solar eclipse glasses, galaxy slime, and light refreshments will be offered.** Join us to witness the 2023 partial solar eclipse. The Library will be handing out free solar eclipse glasses so that participants can […]
The Nutmeg Book Club is a book club for children ages 8-12. We will aim to read and discuss as many of the 2024 Nutmeg Book Award Intermediate Nominees as we can, before voting ends. The Nutmeg Book Award winners are chosen by the youth of Connecticut. Students have until April of 2024 to read […]
Join us for a fun movement based storytime! Storytime will include stories, songs and a craft. This event is for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required on a week by week basis. Register at https://forms.gle/5Qejv9EVz81MGrpYA
New day, new time! Starting in November, group will meet on the second Monday of the month for coloring and conversation. The Library has some supplies but you are also welcome to bring your own. Group meets in the fiction room. No need to register.
The Nutmeg Book Club Homeschool Edition is a book club for homeschool children ages 8-12. We will aim to read and discuss as many of the 2024 Nutmeg Book Award Intermediate Nominees as we can, before voting ends. The Nutmeg Book Award winners are chosen by the youth of Connecticut. Students have until April of […]
Create your own easy, no-sew pumpkin pouch! This pouch is perfect for holding all sorts of treats. All materials will be provided. This event is for children ages 6-12. Registration is required at https://forms.gle/LETVkeHAqXryCEPd9
Bring along a project in progress, projects to share or questions to ask. Newbie knitters welcome. This is not meant to be an instructional class but there will be people there willing to help. Knitalong Group will be meeting inside the Library in the Fiction Room.
Almost everything you need to make your own Leaf Friend! Grab the take and make kit from the circulation desk, or the curbside pick up table. While supplies last.
Join us for a storytime for our youngest patrons. Storytime will include a story, songs, bounces and fingerplays. There will also be an optional playtime at the end of storytime. This event is for ages birth to 2 years, with a caregiver. Registration is required on a week by week basis. Register at https://forms.gle/Mf8R5r4Emdj3Rzpw7
"The Eagles of Heart Mountain: A True Story of Football, Incarceration, and Resistance in World War II America" by Bradford Pearson For fans of The Boys in the Boat and The Storm on Our Shores, this impeccably researched, deeply moving, never-before-told “tale that ultimately stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit” (Garrett M. Graff, New […]
Almost everything you need to make your own Leaf Friend! This craft is perfect for Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 10. Grab the take and make kit from the circulation desk, or the curbside pick up table. While supplies last.
Almost everything you need to make your own Leaf Friend! This craft is perfect for Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 10. Grab the take and make kit from the circulation desk, or the curbside pick up table. While supplies last.
Start your day off with some upbeat music and movement. This program is for ages birth and up, with a caregiver. Register at https://forms.gle/cbJq6j9JnMYBfek9A
Discover how the symbols and inscriptions on the gravestones provide clues to life in colonial Connecticut. Learn about local resident Moses Dunbar, who was hung in Hartford for treason during the Revolutionary War. The graveyard dates to 1747 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The walk includes a house that was on the Underground […]
Calling all tabletop board gamers! Looking to play a new game or maybe meet fellow board gaming friends? Come check out our new monthly board game club! In October, learn to play one of two engaging board games! This is a free program for adults. Grab a friend and join us for light refreshments and […]
Give old craft supply clutter a new life at our upcoming Craft Supplies Swap! Search your closets and storage areas for supplies that you no longer need: yarn, thread, sewing notions, fabric scraps/remnants, craft paints, stencils, papers and scrapbooking supplies, stickers, paintbrushes, rubber stamps, beads and jewelry-making supplies. Bring donations of clean, usable materials and/or […]
Join us for a fun movement based storytime! Storytime will include stories, songs and a craft. This event is for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required on a week by week basis. Register at https://forms.gle/8EqwcA5PF2nrXnHF8
In October, we’ll be reading “The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict. We’ll meet on Monday, October 23 at 10:30am in the Fiction Room of the Library. After September 25, you can pick up a copy of the book selection from the Circulation Desk or call the Library at 860-582-3121 to make arrangements for curbside pickup. […]
TODAY'S ANIME CLUB HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Are you a teen that loves to watch anime, read manga, and even draw characters? Join us to watch some anime, craft, chat, and share fan knowledge! If you’re in grade 6 or up, come and be plus ultra! Drop-ins welcome. For reminders or notice of scheduling changes, please e-mail gdelcegno@biblio.org.
Give old craft supply clutter a new life at our upcoming Craft Supplies Swap! Search your closets and storage areas for supplies that you no longer need: yarn, thread, sewing notions, fabric scraps/remnants, craft paints, stencils, papers and scrapbooking supplies, stickers, paintbrushes, rubber stamps, beads and jewelry-making supplies. Bring donations of clean, usable materials and/or […]
Dawn Zillich, aka The Stitching Coach, will teach you to knit using your fingers as knitting needles. All supplies will be provided. (Yarn colors may vary.) Class size limited to 12 teens. Register online here: https://forms.gle/CA3iuxdiLs6SDUH28
Join us for some slightly spooky stories, songs and rhymes in this Halloween themed storytime! Storytime will include a goodie bag to take home and a costume parade around the library. Costumes are encouraged but not required. This event is for children ages birth to 6, with a caregiver. Registration is required at https://forms.gle/8DgVhpAV3tT4bofi8
Bring along a project in progress, projects to share or questions to ask. Newbie knitters welcome. This is not meant to be an instructional class but there will be people there willing to help. Knitalong Group will be meeting inside the Library in the Fiction Room.
Give old craft supply clutter a new life at our upcoming Craft Supplies Swap! Search your closets and storage areas for supplies that you no longer need: yarn, thread, sewing notions, fabric scraps/remnants, craft paints, stencils, papers and scrapbooking supplies, stickers, paintbrushes, rubber stamps, beads and jewelry-making supplies. Bring donations of clean, usable materials and/or […]
Join us for a storytime for our youngest patrons. Storytime will include a story, songs, bounces and fingerplays. There will also be an optional playtime at the end of storytime. This event is for ages birth to 2 years, with a caregiver. Registration is required on a week by week basis. Register at https://forms.gle/1rRTEegi4EYjZbYNA
Homeschool families are invited to Homeschool Story STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) an event where we read a story and complete activities based on the book. We might read The Three Little Pigs and then engineer our own houses, or read The Little Cloud and then complete a cloud experiment. This event is for […]
Give old craft supply clutter a new life at our upcoming Craft Supplies Swap! Search your closets and storage areas for supplies that you no longer need: yarn, thread, sewing notions, fabric scraps/remnants, craft paints, stencils, papers and scrapbooking supplies, stickers, paintbrushes, rubber stamps, beads and jewelry-making supplies. Bring donations of clean, usable materials and/or […]
Do you love to read graphic novels? In Graphic Novel Book Club you get to read a new graphic novel each month. This month we will be reading The Ghoul Next Door by Cullen Bunn and Cat Ferris. Join us to have a snack, discuss the book, and do some activities. Registration is required at […]
The Terryville Public Library Board of Directors usually meet the third Thursday of each month. Members of the public are invited to attend. October's meeting is being changed from October 19 to October 26 at 6:30pm.
Give old craft supply clutter a new life at our upcoming Craft Supplies Swap! Search your closets and storage areas for supplies that you no longer need: yarn, thread, sewing notions, fabric scraps/remnants, craft paints, stencils, papers and scrapbooking supplies, stickers, paintbrushes, rubber stamps, beads and jewelry-making supplies. Bring donations of clean, usable materials and/or […]
Give old craft supply clutter a new life at our upcoming Craft Supplies Swap! Search your closets and storage areas for supplies that you no longer need: yarn, thread, sewing notions, fabric scraps/remnants, craft paints, stencils, papers and scrapbooking supplies, stickers, paintbrushes, rubber stamps, beads and jewelry-making supplies. Bring donations of clean, usable materials and/or […]
Join us for storytime fun for all ages! Storytime will include books, movement, fingerplays and songs. An optional playtime will be at the end of storytime. This event is for ages birth and up, with a caregiver. Registration is required at https://forms.gle/EYUVQy1HvQyebAB69
Announcing our biggest event of the year! Last year was a success and it’s only going to be bigger this year! Food, bounce houses, dunk tank, games, candy, emergency vehicles, and more! There will be a FOOD DRIVE to help those in need as we approach the holiday season. Any food donations will be appreciated! […]
On October 28, the Lock Museum of America will host the “Tales of Two Cemeteries” Lantern Tour of downtown Terryville. Learn about unsolved mysteries and little known histories at the Old Terryville Cemetery and Hillside Cemetery. Meet the ghosts of some of Terryville’s famous past residents. The tour starts at 6:30PM at the Lock Museum of America, […]
Give old craft supply clutter a new life at our upcoming Craft Supplies Swap! Search your closets and storage areas for supplies that you no longer need: yarn, thread, sewing notions, fabric scraps/remnants, craft paints, stencils, papers and scrapbooking supplies, stickers, paintbrushes, rubber stamps, beads and jewelry-making supplies. Bring donations of clean, usable materials and/or […]
Give old craft supply clutter a new life at our upcoming Craft Supplies Swap! Search your closets and storage areas for supplies that you no longer need: yarn, thread, sewing notions, fabric scraps/remnants, craft paints, stencils, papers and scrapbooking supplies, stickers, paintbrushes, rubber stamps, beads and jewelry-making supplies. Bring donations of clean, usable materials and/or […]
Join us for a fun movement based storytime! Storytime will include stories, songs and a craft. This event is for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required on a week by week basis. Register at https://forms.gle/zCBhrn3AQHs2Kuep9
Give old craft supply clutter a new life at our upcoming Craft Supplies Swap! Search your closets and storage areas for supplies that you no longer need: yarn, thread, sewing notions, fabric scraps/remnants, craft paints, stencils, papers and scrapbooking supplies, stickers, paintbrushes, rubber stamps, beads and jewelry-making supplies. Bring donations of clean, usable materials and/or […]
Bring along a project in progress, projects to share or questions to ask. Newbie knitters welcome. This is not meant to be an instructional class but there will be people there willing to help. Knitalong Group will be meeting inside the Library in the Fiction Room.
Ever shudder to think that Bats might swoop down upon you while you are outside or bite you in your sleep? Bats are one of the world’s most beneficial and misunderstood animals. With over 1,300 different species around the world, nine can be found in Connecticut, eight of which are at risk. Ginny Apple, Master […]
Give old craft supply clutter a new life at our upcoming Craft Supplies Swap! Search your closets and storage areas for supplies that you no longer need: yarn, thread, sewing notions, fabric scraps/remnants, craft paints, stencils, papers and scrapbooking supplies, stickers, paintbrushes, rubber stamps, beads and jewelry-making supplies. Bring donations of clean, usable materials and/or […]
Almost everything you need to make your own sugar skull craft! Grab the take and make kit from the circulation desk, or the curbside pick up table. While supplies last.
Join us for a storytime for our youngest patrons. Storytime will include a story, songs, bounces and fingerplays. There will also be an optional playtime at the end of storytime. This event is for ages birth to 2 years, with a caregiver. Registration is required on a week by week basis. Register at https://forms.gle/Bef3yrs5ANmVGgqP8
Beaded corn made with pipe cleaners is a fall craft that is easy and beautiful! A simple fall corn craft for everyone! All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own beads if you'd like. Open to adults and teens. Register here (one person per form): https://forms.gle/g41UBo7D66RDzLSM6