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Join Kurt Gallagher as he plays some favorite kids’ songs for 45 minutes of fun! Best for families with children ages 5 and under! Drop-in for the first 125 families to arrive.
Join Brookyln (the dog) and her caretaker Toni (the human) as kids get a chance to read with them for 15 minutes. Kids in grades K-5 are welcome to bring a book or choose one from the Library. Parents are asked to wait in the Children's Room while their child enjoys reading together with Brooklyn. Register one child per slot. Please only register for one slot: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30 or 4:45PM. Slots full? Email Miss Rebecca (rfox@newcanaanlibrary.org) to join the waitlist. Brooklyn and Toni are part of the Reading Education Assistance Dogs® [R.E.A.D.] program, which has gained a nationwide reputation as an outstanding method for helping children of all ages to improve their reading skills and comprehension. Quite simply, children in the program – in schools and libraries – read to the dogs! Again and again, the dogs’ presence, loving and non-judgmental, proves to have a calming effect on the youngsters. That relaxed attitude promotes more enthusiastic reading. And – it is fun!
Join Kurt Gallagher as he plays some favorite kids’ songs for 45 minutes of fun! Best for families with children ages 5 and under! Drop-in for the first 125 families to arrive.
Watching your child grow and reach new stages is one of the most rewarding parts of parenting. From their first smile to their first steps, every new skill is exciting. At the same time, it’s natural for parents to wonder: Is my child developing “on time?” Understanding early childhood developmental milestones can give parents valuable insight into their child’s progress and help identify potential delays early on. In this presentation, you’ll hear from a group of experts about key physical, communication, and social-emotional developmental milestones for children from birth to five. You’ll also learn how to monitor your child’s development and discover ways to support their healthy growth and overall well-being. Plus, a representative from Sparkler, a free service for Connecticut families developed by the CT Office of Early Childhood, will be available to demonstrate how parents can check in on their child’s progress across key milestones and find fun activities to spark early learning. Presenters include: Dr. Sneha Gosalia, Pediatric Physical Therapist & Co-Owner of Big Leaps Danielle McKay, Pediatric Occupational Therapist & Co-Owner of Big Leaps Lauren Tarzia, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist & Founder of Inclusive Together Meghan Perazella, Board Certified Behavior Analyst & Co-Founder/CEO of The Hangout Spot This program is offered by the Early Childhood Community Organization (ECCO) of Lower Fairfield County, with special support by ECCO partners: the New Canaan Library, the New Canaan Community Foundation, and New Canaan CARES. For more information about this event or ECCO’s work, contact ECCO Parent Ambassador Lindsay Kent at lowerfairfieldearlychildhood4@cestrumbull.org.
Calling all fans of Ann M. Martin and Raina Telgemeier's The Baby-Sitters Club series! Join us to celebrate The Baby-Sitters Club. Enjoy pizza, Baby-Sitters Club-inspired crafts and games, and more! Chat about The Baby-Sitters Club with other fans! New to the Baby-Sitters Club series? Check out Kristy's Great Idea as a chapter book or a graphic novel.
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