Build structures using a variety of materials in the Children's Room.  No registration required.  For more information, call or visit the Children's Department at 860-889-2365, ext. 114.

Enjoy 30 minutes of traditional rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for the very young; then stay (or not) for a one-hour open playgroup.  Older siblings are welcome to attend, also!  Drop-in; no registration required.

Mondays, February 4, 11 & 25, 10:30 - 11am (Rhyme Time), 11am - 12pm (Playgroup).

Enjoy 30 minutes of traditional rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for the very young; then stay (or not) for a half-hour open playgroup..  This is a great opportunity for working parents to enjoy this weekend program!  Older siblings are welcome to attend.  No registration required; drop-in.  For more information,  call or visit the Children's Room, 860-889-2365, ext. 114.

Saturday, March 2, 10:30 - 11am, (Rhyme Time), 11 - 11:30am , (Playgroup).

Help your child make a colorful peacock craft! No registration required. For all ages. Program will take place in the Children’s Department.

For more information, call or visit the Children’s Room, 860-889-2365, ext. 114.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft with your child!  This program is appropriate for your active two year old!  Space is limited; please register.  For more information, please call or visit the Children's Room, (860) 889-2365, ext. 114.

Tuesdays, March 5 - May 7 (no class April 16).

Children enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft while their grownups wait in the Children's Department.    Caregivers are encouraged to join the fun during craft time at the end of the class!  Space is limited; please register. For more information, call or visit the Children's Room at (860) 889-2365, ext. 114.

Thursdays, March 7 - May 9, 10:30 - 11:15am. (no class April 18)

Saturdays, March 9 & 23, 12pm - 2pm

In honor of April’s Harris Sisters Month, students in Pre-K - grade 5 are invited to register for one or both workshops taught by local artist Faith Satterfield on the theme “How Can I Make the Word a Better Place?” Art created in these workshops will be on display during the month of April in the Children’s Department as Otis Library celebrates the lives of celebrated Norwich residents the Harris sisters, pioneers in the educational field of African Americans. Please register beginning February 25. Sponsored by The Friends of Otis Library.

For more information, call or visit the Children’s Room, 860-889-2365, ext. ext. 114.

Shamrock Celebration presenting Gray School of Irish Dance! Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with a special performance of Irish dance demonstrated by the Gray School of Irish Dance. No registration required. For all ages. Program will take place in the Story Room.

For more information, call or visit the Children’s Room, 860-889-2365, ext. 114.

Courtesy of Ms. Pepin - thank you!  

Visit and read to our very favorite therapy pug, Bella. No registration required.

For more information, call or visit the Children's Room, 860-889-2365, ext. 114.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by helping your child create a take home craft. No registration required. For all ages. Program will take place in the Children’s Department.

Come discuss Bolivar by Sean Rubin. There will be pizza and related activities! Please register online or call 860-889-2365, ext. 114. Pick up a copy of the book at the Front Desk. Program will take place in the Story Room.

Spring is finally here! Join us for this joyful movement class with Christine Finch of Eastern Connecticut Ballet. This month’s theme is “Flowers & Insects” Hear a story around this theme and do 35 minutes of movement. For girls and boys ages 3-5! Please register beginning March 4.

For more information, call or visit the Children's Room, 860-889-2365, ext. 114.