Tuesday, October 6, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomIn October, join us to celebrate One Book, One Town with special guest authors! Throughout October, the Old Saybrook Early Childhood Council will host a variety of local Connecticut author events to celebrate the joy of writing, illustrating, and reading great stories for all ages. Today we welcome author Jodi Kelly, who will be reading her book, "A Bear Somewhere," all about a young boy facing his worries at bedtime. Story time for all! Children and caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, fingerplays, bounces, and so much more.  Enjoy free play after the stories and songs. What to expect: *large, open room space with windows *room is arranged with chairs around a large playmat, facing the reading chair, and tables are behind the reader that hold a felt board and covered boxes with items for free play *hour starts with music and movement activities, followed by sitting for the stories (typically 2-3), then ends with more music, singing, and movement activities, including bubbles *free play begins after the bubbles *quiet music is played during free play Free and open to all. Registration is preferred, but not required. Sponsored by the Old Saybrook Early Childhood Council (OS Youth & Family Services, OS Parks & Recreation, and Acton Public Library) Registration now closed.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 3:00—4:30 PMLobbyDrop-in to create a woven potholder.  Materials provided.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMChildren's RoomCome read your favorite book with Izzy, our new certified reading dog! Sign up at the Children's Desk for 10-minute reading spots. Izzy is a 3-year-old Golden Retriever that loves belly rubs and snuggles. Izzy greets new friends with a gentle sniff and is a great listener! She can't wait to hear all the stories that library kids and their grown-ups will read to her!  Izzy's human grown-ups, Liz & Jody Moss are excited to sit with Izzy and listen to stories too!

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomStaff LoungeCalling all Creative Junior Chefs! Creative Chefs is a popular after-school cooking club where young chefs can learn basic cooking skills and fun new recipes to make for the family. All supplies are provided. The program is open to Grades 2-6. Special Guest for October 7th: Chef Rick from the popular Old Saybrook restaurant Mindy K's will be sharing his favorite cooking tips and tricks, plus a special recipe! Registration is required for the whole cooking series.  Please disclose any allergies upon registering. Funded by the Old Saybrook Public Health Nursing Board and presented by Kathy Cobb, MS, RDN, Public Health Nutritionist.  Registration now closed.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 1:00—2:00 PMSelf-directedJoin us each week to fold Origami Peace Cranes.  The purpose is to bring people together and find inner peace while folding the cranes.  Once we reach 1,000 cranes, the cranes will be donated to a charity of the group's choosing. Directions and materials provided.  No experience needed.