Tuesday, October 27, 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 events with local Connecticut authors to celebrate the joy of writing, illustrating, and reading great stories for all ages. Today we welcome back author Sinco Steendam to share another of his Rupert stories.  Rupert is a curious and mischievous squirrel who has many adventures!  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 27, 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 28, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomStaff LoungeThomas RoomCalling 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. 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 29, 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.

Friday, October 30, 2026 12:00 AM—11:59 PMChildren's RoomStop by the library each week to pick up one of Ms. Aliza’s Grab & Go craft kits.  Available while supplies last.