Sponsored by The Friends of Otis Library

1:30pm - 2:30pm, Mondays, July 1 - 29. Develop your skills with a different technology class each week. Register for each week individually beginning June 3. July 1: Make your Own Video Games; July 8: Take Apart Workshop; July 15: Virtual Reality Workshop; July 22: Lunar Lander Robots; July 29: Video Animation Production (Stop motion). For ages 10 and up.

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

Otis Library will offer an Introduction to Calligraphy class for teens and adults, ages 16 and up, on Tuesday, July 23, at 2:30pm in the Community Room.  Learn how to give your invitations, art projects and crafts a distinctive flair with this beginner’s course taught by Pierre Miot Accime, an art instructor and calligrapher.

Space is limited.Please register for this free program. To register, call Julie at 860-889-2365, ext. 128, or register on the online calendar.

Sponsored by The Friends of Otis Library

2:30pm - 4pm, Wednesdays, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Join these engaging programs on a different space-related topic each week! This is where science, fun stories, and activities meet! Please register for each week individually. Ages 10 - 14. Program takes place in the Story Room.

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

Read Space Case by Stuart Gibbs.

Come discuss Space Case. Join in activities related to the book! Pizza will be served. Please register online or call 860-889-2365, ext. 100. Pick up a copy of the book at the Front Desk. Program will take place in the Story Room.

1:30pm - 3:30pm, Tuesdays, July 2, 16 & 30. Develop your skills this summer through three exciting art classes with Steve Starke. Sign up for one or all three classes. July 2: Painting a landscape of natural or urban scenery. July 16: Create action collages using magazine clippings. July 30: Draw people and creatures with a focus on movement. Space is limited; register beginning June 10. Program will take place in the Community Room. Refreshments will be served.

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

This month: Garden Management. Now that your garden is prepped and planted, what steps need to be taken to ensure that it thrives?

In partnership with the Eastern Connecticut Community Gardens Association (ECCGA), Otis Library will host a series of classes on gardening for beginners.   Experienced gardeners from the ECCGA will teach basic gardening skills for everyone, from home owners to apartment dwellers. This series will lead beginner gardeners through the steps and practices involved in maintaining a flourishing home garden.  Dates are as follows:  Monday, April 8; Monday, June 3; Monday, August 5; and Monday, September 9. All programs will begin at 6pm in the Story Room and are free and open to the public.  No registration is required.  Appropriate for teens and adults.  

For more information on the ECCGA, visit www.getgrowingct.org.

Join us for a hands-on cartooning workshop with Matt Ryan! Expand your drawing skills and learn tips and techniques from a professional! Matt will guide the group through character design, page layout and more! For students grades 6 & up. Space is limited; please register now. This class is partially funded by the Connecticut Humanities and is presented in partnership with One Book One Region.

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

We are filling backpacks with donated school supplies and presenting them to Norwich Public School elementary children. Young Adults ages 14 and up are asked to join us in this charitable endeavor. Community services hours will be granted! Please register beginning July 15. Program will take place in the Story Room. Pizza and refreshments will be served.

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