A MESSAGE TO FAMILIES
PARENTING ONLINE RESOURCES & ARTICLES
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Arnie Goes to Camp by Nancy CarlsonArnie is sure that he won't survive summer sleepaway camp; but when he arrives he is surprised to find that camp is not at all what he expected. | And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner When the days stretch out like a slow yawn, and the cheerful faces of Johnny-jump-ups jump up, then it's time to get ready for summer! From flip-flops and hide-and-seek to fireworks and ice-cream trucks, from lemonade stands and late bedtimes to swimming in the lake and toasting marshmallows, there's something for everyone in this celebration of the sunny season | Summer Supper by Rubin Pfeffer"Follow the creation of a family meal from the farm to the picnic table on a warm sunny day. Told entirely in words beginning with S, this lively book will help children appreciate where their food comes from." -- Publisher description. |
Arnie Goes to Camp by Nancy Carlson
Arnie is sure that he won't survive summer sleepaway camp; but when he arrives he is surprised to find that camp is not at all what he expected.
And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner
Summer Supper by Rubin Pfeffer
"Follow the creation of a family meal from the farm to the picnic table on a warm sunny day. Told entirely in words beginning with S, this lively book will help children appreciate where their food comes from." -- Publisher description.
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50 Hikes in Connecticut by Mary Anne Hardy Learn about hikes and walks throughout the Nutmeg State for the beginning hiker to the avid hiker. | Awesome Engineering Activities for KidsWatch your child's eyes light up as they get excited about engineering, learn valuable knowledge, and have tons of fun. Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids is packed with more than 50 fascinating STEAM exercises, complete with step-by-step instructions, colorful pictures, and simple explanations of how and why the experiments work. | The Unplugged Family Activity Book by Rachel Wolf Get ready for kid-approved ideas that celebrate the great outdoors year round! Whether you're building forts or making fresh cider, there's something for every kid and every season. Each season is full of excitement waiting to be found and Rachel highlights the best of each one with sections for recipes, nature exploration and play, and natural history. |
50 Hikes in Connecticut by Mary Anne Hardy
Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids
Watch your child's eyes light up as they get excited about engineering, learn valuable knowledge, and have tons of fun. Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids is packed with more than 50 fascinating STEAM exercises, complete with step-by-step instructions, colorful pictures, and simple explanations of how and why the experiments work.
The Unplugged Family Activity Book by Rachel Wolf
COMMUNITY CORNER
Torrington Library
Visit the Torrington Library this summer to check out books for your whole family. Check out the interactive and fun activities planned by the children's librarian, Miss Sue and for the older children in your family, Miss Jill has exciting things planned for teens! There are many adult activities to learn about as well.
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For more information contact:
Torrington Library
12 Daycoeton Place
Torrington, CT 06790
Ph: 860.489.6684
Fax: 860.482.4664
Beardsley Library
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For more information contact:
Beardsley Library
40 Munroe PL
Winsted, CT 06098
Ph: 860-379-6043
UPCOMING MONTHLY EVENTS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Torrington Library Summer Reading
Torrington Library Summer Activities for Children
Mark Your Calendars!
In this event, parents and caregivers will connect with community agencies and learn more about what Northwest Connecticut has to offer. There will be fun activities for the whole family! Free backpacks will be available for families in need of additional school support. See more information about backpacks below.
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Enter the CFLC library! The Resource library is located up the back steps at KidsPlay Children's Museum. Patrons can park behind KidsPlay (off of Water Street) and enter the library from the back door. 61 Main Street Torrington CT 06790 | Books Galore! The CFLC Resource Library offers a large selection of parenting books and children's books. Subjects range from educational to child development, to brain development and more.... | Kits, Games, and More! The CFLC Resource Library offers educational games as well as educational back packs and kits. |
Enter the CFLC library!
61 Main Street
Torrington CT 06790
Books Galore!
Kits, Games, and More!
Meet the Community Family Learning Center Librarians
CFLC Coordinator, Educator, & Resource Librarian
Paula has worked for Torrington Public Schools since 2011 as an educator, coordinator, and librarian for the Community Family Learning Center located at KidsPlay Children's Museum. Paula loves to read and loves to help families find books and resources that will be helpful to them. Prior to working for TPS, Paula was a K & 1 classroom teacher and Literacy Specialist. Currently Paula works with incoming kindergarten children and families for Torrington Public Schools by connecting families to the schools and community providers. She supports the kindergarten registration process by coordinating programs such as the Kindergarten Fair, Meet & Greet at KidsPlay and more! Please feel free to contact Paula with any questions or for educational support.
Meet the Community Family Learning Center Librarians
Kristin Ercoli
CFLC Library Services Specialist
Meet the Community Family Learning Center Librarians
Kimmie Stack
CFLC Intern
Kimmie is our new CFLC intern for this Summer. She is currently working on her Master in Library Science and Library Media Specialist Certification at Southern Connecticut State University. Prior to that, she earned an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education at Northwestern Connecticut Community College and a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Sciences from UCONN. She currently works at the Beardsley Library in Winsted, CT as a teen librarian and public service coordinator. During her free time, she likes to read, travel, going to baseball games, and she is currently planning her wedding for this fall. She is excited about this opportunity to work and learn from the CFLC team.
Community Family Learning Center Resource Library
61 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790
