Library offering summer fun for kids

The Children's Room at New Canaan Library is ready to kick off another summer reading program, along with a host of fun and educational activities to enhance the experience.

This summer's theme "Fizz, Boom, Read" will open with a special program, "The Amazing Time Travel Show!" presented by musician Jay Mankita, at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, in the Adrian Lamb Room. The program is designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their parents.

In addition to reading clubs and programs that require advance registration, the Children's Room offers a wide variety of drop-in events:

Drop-in Storytimes run from June 24 to July 24 for babies ages 1 to 23 months, 2-year-olds and ages 3 to 5.

For times and more information, visit http://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/kids/.

Drop-in PJ Storytimes will take place from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesday from July 10 to 31. Children ages 3 to 8 and their parents will enjoy stories, songs and a film.

Summer Theatre of New Canaan presents a special preview performances of "Charlotte's Web" from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, in the gallery.

Preschool Dance Party gets kids moving and shaking from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, June 30, and Monday, Aug. 4, in the gallery.

Game Week @ the Library will take place Aug. 20 to 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Children's Program Room. Board games and puzzles of varying difficulties will be available.

For information, call

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Library offering summer fun for kids