Friday, February 20, 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. 

Friday, February 20, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomJoin us for a song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown-ups! Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dances, and fingerplays. Cool down afterwards with toys and music. Free and open to all, no registration required. What to expect: *large, open room space, with windows *large playmat is centered in the room *use of musical props throughout the program, including bells, tambourines, shaker eggs, and rhythm sticks *occasional use of dancing scarves and a large parachute *loud music is played *participants sing and dance *free play begins after the cool down and includes blocks and toys *quiet music is played during free play Free and open to all. No Registration Required

Saturday, February 21, 2026 10:30 AM—12:00 PMGrady RoomThomas RoomJoin the Old Saybrook Garden Club and create a succulent terrarium! Learn how to care for succulents while you craft a beautiful terrarium to take home. All supplies provided by the OS Garden Club.  For Grades Kindergarten - Grade 4. Registration required. Registration now closed.

Monday, February 23, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomThis drop-in, child-focused playgroup is for young children and their caregivers. Participants will be able to interact with others, make new friends, and learn by playing in a literacy-enriched environment. Each session will include activities, sensory materials, and toys. No Registration Required Free and open to children ages 0-5 and their caregivers What to expect: large, open room space, with windows room arranged with tables for craft and sensory play, mat spaces for playing with blocks and toys, a cart with a variety of books accessible to read quiet music played during the hour children moving freely from one activity to another Children's Room staff member available for questions, recommendations for books & activities, and general assistance Caregivers responsible for monitoring their children

Monday, February 23, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMGrady RoomJoin us for Tinker Lab! We'll use problem-solving skills to imagine, explore, tinker, build, code, play, and design! Stop motion, green screen filming, music, and mindful art will be just a few of the areas we explore. No prior experience needed! January - Do you enjoy watching stop-motion movie shorts? Come make your own Lego Movie this month! February - Ever wonder how they film someone flying through the air? We'll explore using a green screen to film you in wild locations or flying through the air! March - Let's get mindful with art and explore shape and color theory through play! April - Ever composed your own music that paints a picture? We'll explore the Chrome Music Lab to create new music and art pieces. May - Ever wanted to make your own video game? Let's explore the Scratch Coding Platform to design and create your own digital game! For Grades 2-4. Registration required.  Register online between 12/5/2025 10:00 AM and 5/16/2026 5:00 PM.