Kid-friendly events, parks & more.
Registration is required for all children and accompanying adults. Mobile Makerspace. Ages 6-12 with siblings/parents/caregivers. Join the Children’s Museum for creative play using STEM tools and the engineering design process. STEM tools include 3D printing, Chomp Saw, & Cricut.
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East Hartford Public Library is a public central library in East Hartford, CT. Open 2,908 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 41,000 square feet.
Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.
For a limited time, book a birthday party and get a FREE cookie cake and (10) birthday bags with qualifying packages. Same epic celebrations - now with even more included. Offer valid at participating locations on top-tier birthday packages only. The free bundle (Birthday Cookie Cake and (10) Birthd
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Tutoring and college readiness support for immigrant teens
Imagination Station is a creative space where ideas come to life through hands-on art, exploration, and self-expression.
Albany Avenue Branch Library is a public branch library in Hartford, CT. Open 2,249 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 8,000 square feet.
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Dwight Branch Library is a public branch library in Hartford, CT. Open 2,070 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 3,495 square feet.
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Every day after school we will have lunch available at 3-4 Monday-Thursday and 12-1 Fridays. [We use Achievement 1st's calendar]
Celebrate big with a smaller crew! The Small Squad Party Package is pre-paid and includes: (6) Deluxe Tickets (6) Socks (6) Bottles of Water (6) Place Settings (1) Pizza (1) Reserved Table All for $149.99 - available for a limited time through 3/31 * *Small Squad Parties include 6 guests in the prom
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An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...
Camp Field Branch Library is a public branch library in Hartford, CT. Open 2,063 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 4,500 square feet.
Get 12 months of unlimited visits and full access - plus discounts on food, drinks, and merch, free socks, member events, and birthday perks. The best value of the year is waiting - hit Buy Now and kick start a full year of adventure. Offer valid for a limited time and ends 3/31/26. Promotion provid
Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.
Stop by for Toddler Tuesdays! Once a month, we will have an open playtime for toddlers and their caregivers. A chance to explore board books and toys, hear a story, and talk with other local parents.
Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.
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Let date night be fun for everyone! Parents Night Out is the perfect event for adults and kids alike. Kids get to play on...
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Jumperoo is a special time where the park is open only for children 5 & under! We open up the park just for the little...
Park Branch Library is a public branch library in Hartford, CT. Open 2,345 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 13,290 square feet.
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Low-Key Creations is a relaxed art space where you can relax to some calming music and creative calming projects.
An event especially for kids who are homeschooling, learning or distance learning. Come get your PE credits or take a break...
Learn the art of self-publishing by designing, illustrating, and binding your very own original comic books and personal zines.
Hands-on projects like building simple speakers, painting, and small creative builds
Come make memories at Urban Air with the whole family! An event for the family that includes attractions passes, drinks and...
Enjoy every Sunday at 3:00PM from January 4th through April 26th. Tune in virtually on Hartford Public Library’s Facebook page, Youtube channel or HPATV. April 26, 2026 Rene McLean: Music of the Spirit Born in New York City, René McLean, multi-reed instrumentalist (alto, tenor, soprano...
Join Ty to explore timeless artistic techniques through hands-on projects focused on traditional painting and classic craft methods.
Lines & Life is a hands-on drawing program where participants learn how to draw, develop their skills, and create original characters through expressive lines and creative techniques.
Ages 5 and under with parents/caregivers. We’re proud to partner with The Village for Families and Children to offer interactive storytimes throughout the year.
Looking for fun activities for teens? The weekend place to be is Urban Air Adventure Park. The atmosphere changes when the...
Explore new worlds in VR! Play games like virtual soccer, build 3D environments, and learn the basics of world-building, storytelling, and discover new games!
Whether you want to jump, run or play, Open Play time is where it is at! During our regular open hours, you have access to...
Join Ms Katherine to explore natural wonders with stories, songs and a craft.
Come get your hands dirty as we explore environmental science through worms, dirt, and bugs! We’ll end the week at Roaring Brook Nature Center to put all we’ve learned to use as we wander the woods and investigate under logs and rocks. Lunch included each day. Participation each day is...
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Hartford Public Library is a public central library in Hartford, CT. Open 1,291 hours per year across 26 weeks. The facility is 135,000 square feet.
Holiday Art is a creative program where participants explore seasonal and cultural holidays through arts and crafts.
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Spread out a blanket and enjoy stories, a tasty snack, and springtime fun. After storytime, kids will create their own ant craft to take home. Perfect for little listeners and their caregivers!
Step into a world of flavor! In this interactive youth workshop, we’ll bring history to life through smell, storytelling, and art. Inspired by the book Anni Dreams of Biryani, participants will explore the deep roots of food and culture before crafting their own spice-infused collages. Come...
“Billy Lee,” began serving Washington as a young boy, stood by his side as a valuable servant until he was an elderly man. He was the only one of Washington’s slaves freed immediately by Washington’s will. Mr. Keitt brings a unique insight into the story, life and...
Whether you’re a grandmaster or don’t know a Rook from a Pawn, come learn the ropes or challenge friends to a variety of classic tabletop games.
Whether you’re writing your first line or polishing your final draft, we’ll provide the tools and community you need to bring your dream to life. This exclusive workshop series offers professional guidance, expert panels, and hands-on tools to help you bring your story to life. Attend...
Gamer Streaming Program helps teens explore live streaming using OBS Studio in a supportive space. Learn setup, content, branding, safety, and teamwork—turn gaming passion into a hobby or career.
Join artist and environmental activist Tenaya Taylor for a guided walk through Bushnell Park, exploring creativity, community, and the natural world.
Ages 5 and under with parents/caregivers. Join Ms Williams for a fun read-along Sensory Storytime. Enjoy sensory play, stories, music, rhymes, and fingerplays.
Homework tutoring and college prep support for teen English language learners
Get creative at the library! Design and make your own colorful jelly resin jewelry in this hands-on program. Mix colors, play with textures, and create wearable art that’s totally your own—no experience needed.
Learning the art and history of zine and poster making in social movements and urban culture.
Join us on Thursdays for a different themed activity or craft! For ages 6-12.
Stop by if you need help with your school work. Children under 12 must come with their parents.
Join us for arts, crafts, and games; youth, ages 5 to 18 every other Saturday each month, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. No registration required.
Inspired by Gordon Parks, students will study the history and style of street photography around the Albany Branch Library
Join Ms. Linda at the Ropkins library to explore your creativity with a seasonal weekly craft!
Children, Youth & Teens All Ages Embrace your inner baker with this fun and hands on program decorating desserts!
READ & RELAX Join Ropkins Library's Monthly Silent Book Club Read your chosen book / magazine / graphic novel in silence. “You can even listen to an audiobook - remember to bring your headphones.” No pressure to talk or engage other readers. Optional discussion of your reading afterward...
Teens are welcome to come to the library to make a cool craft or do a fun activity!
Pick up a bundle of our newest picture books and get a special spring-themed book log to keep track of your child’s reading!
Sit in the library garden, listen to the gentle waterfalls, breathe in stillness and create mindful art.
Come to the library every Monday for a fun STEM activity or experiment.
Join us at Ropkins Library for a special Big Read discussion of Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil. In this engaging and reflective workshop, participants will explore the powerful connections between food, nature, and memory through conversation and creative...
Join the Children’s Museum for a fun day of nature exploration at the Roaring Brook Nature Center. Bus pick up from the Campfield Library at 11:15am. Bus drop off at 4:00pm.
Welcome spring with a relaxing and creative painting workshop at Ropkins Library. Participants will design and decorate terracotta flower pots, creating personalized planters. All materials are provided—bring your creativity . Registration Information : Location : Ropkins Library - 1750 Main...
Lecture and Q&A with community leader, Kamora Herrington on the healing powers of food, art and nature. This event builds off of the library's Bid Read programming around the book Bite by Bite , written by Aimee Nezhukumatathil.
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