Westport Children's Library

Caregivers must remain in the library!

Thanks to Howard Munce for our Reading to Rover artwork!

Spend 15 minutes reading out loud to a real, live dog! Bring a favorite book or select from our special supply of pooch pleasers.

Volunteer dogs and their people are all certified or registered as pet therapy teams.

Registration required!
Sign up begins January 2, 2010 Saturday January 30
15-minute reading appointments begin @ 2:30pm

Saturday February 27
15-minute reading appointments begin @ 11:30am

For children of all ages who would like to practice reading aloud. This is a registered program and the number of spaces available varies.

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Thanks to volunteers from East Coast Assistance Dogs (part of Assistance Dogs International), Greenwich Kennel Club, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Longshore/Southport Kennel Club, Peaceful Paws, R.E.A.D., Tails of Joy and Therapet, Inc.

Volunteer dogs and their people are all certified or registered pet therapy teams. For information about therapy dog certification or registration, check out the websites for The Good Dog Foundation, Therapy Dogs International or the Delta Society's Pet Partners program.

	Chess Clubs All levels are welcome. We ask that you know the names of the pieces and the direction in which they move. No need to bring a chess set. No need to register!
	Junior Club (Grades K & 1) meet alternate Wednesdays 4 - 4:45pm Higgins Room December 2, 16 January 6, 20	Senior Club (Grades 2 & up) meet alternate Wednesdays 4 - 4:45pm Higgins Room November 4, 18 December 9, 16 January 13, 27

	Book Voyages for Grades 1 & 2 Explore the lands of folktales, poetry & stories. Discover great books to read on your own! There will be lots of books to take home, so don't forget your library card. selected Thursdays (see dates below) 4 - 4:45pm Higgins Room Register now!
	December 3 Books Too Good to Miss January 7 Adventurous Journeys February 4 Series Fun March 4 Look Out for Aliens! April 1 Tales of Kings and Dragons

Interactive learning experiences in a workshop setting for Grades 3 - 5

The Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc., Fairfield County Chapter presents
Cross Stitch Samplers for Beginners
January 21 & 28
(this is a two-part workshop)

Space is limited to 10 students & sign up begins January 2, 2010

Inspired by Little House on the Prairie, by Laura Ingalls Wilder (a great read!) come view the Westport Historical Society's display of period memorabilia in the Children’s Library. And don’t miss the Westport Country Playhouse performance of “Little House on the Prairie” on February 7.

4 - 5pm
Higgins Room

Look for our Wonder Workshops throughout the school year.

for Grades 2 & up
selected Thursdays 4:00 - 4:45pm
Higgins Room

Children's Librarians Miss Annie and Miss Deborah introduce favorite authors' books. Listen to stories, do a craft, play a game, learn about the author & more

Look for this program throughout the year.

Westport Library is a great place to volunteer!

Earn community service time for your school, youth group or religious organization, beef up your resume....or just help out!

For more information contact Children’s Librarian Lynne Perrigo at 291-4812 or send email to lperrigo at westportlibrary dot org.

Special Events & Ceremonies
Programs & Research Services for Achievements
Campfire Storytelling
Community Service Opportunities

Children's librarians collaborate with scout leaders to tailor programs that helpyour scouts earn patches, beads, badges, etc. Tell us what you need and we will create a library program especially for your group.

To plan a special program, please contact Lynne Perrigo or Kris Nash in the Children's Library.

Meeting rooms are also available for your regular meetings.
Here's how to book a meeting room.

Last update: 11/16/09

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Telephone---> (203) 291-4810
Email---> kids at westportlibrary.org