The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and implement lasting solutions.Youth Civic Challenge invites you to be part of an exclusive, 4-week summer course designed to empower driven individuals with the tools, knowledge, and network to drive positive change.
Youth Civic Challenge
The Morris Public Library offers Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. - 5 y.o every Tuesday at 10 am.
Please call to ask if a spot is available: 860-567-7440.
Sing songs, read a story, do a craft!
Story and Music Time
Learn about and see forest management practices at Deer Pond Farm with Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist and CT certified forester Lori Lichtenauer. The history of Connecticut’s forests will be discussed and how past land management has impacted the forests of today. We will hike about 4 miles to some of our management areas where we will discuss how sustainable forestry practices can increase wildlife biodiversity and overall health of forested landscapes.
PLEASE NOTE: This program meets at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784
Please register here
$5 members; $10 non-members
Forestry Hike at Deer Pond Farm Nature Preserve
Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!
Story Time
Join the Monthly Critique sessions at Five Points Arts Center – Bring in an original work for personal, constructive feedback and discussion with Founder and Executive Director, Judy McElhone. All skill levels and mediums are welcome!
Free and open to the public
Tuesday, July 8
2 – 3 PM
Five Points Arts Center
Monthly Critique Sessions - July
Level up your paper crafting skills with this intermediate workshop all about Cricut and Cricut Design Space! Have you cut a project or two on the Cricut but want to learn more about what this machine and software can do? Join us for this workshop and learn some more advanced features of the Design Space software as you create your greeting card. We’ll cover how to find, resize, and combine images from the Design Space library; how to use the group, weld, and slice tools in Cricut Design Space; and how to use the cut, score, and draw functionality of the Cricut machine.
Ages 18+.
Registration Required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/beyond-the-basics-designing-cards-with-cricut/
Gunn Memorial Library Makerspace Workshop - Beyond the Basics: Designing Cards with Cricut
Ready to learn some magic?
Join magician Tom O’Brien in this fun, fantastic “Wizard School” magic workshop and learn four new magic tricks to stun your family and amaze your friends!
Please register here (or contact the library) before the spaces – alakazam – disappear!
"The Wizard's School of Magic " Workshop
Jonathan Doster is back! Join “Mr. D” for fun summer evenings of chess. Jonathan will teach, guide, and talk strategy with players of all skill levels. Adults and children over the age of 6 are welcome; please note this is not a drop off program for children under 12. Please register.
More Ego-Less Chess (ages 6 to adult)
Charlie's Bubble Show is designed for all ages and abilities, creating a magical experience for everyone. Charlie will create spectacular soapy masterpieces, bubbles of every size, volcanic bubbles, bubble snow, and more! At the end of the performance, children can create their own BIG bubbles in Charlie's "Bubble Shop". Please Register!
Charlie and the Bubble Factory (all ages)
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM - July 1 - August 5
For children of all ages and their grown-ups
This summer, Tuesday evenings at OWL are all about families--take the stress out of planning dinner and an activity and instead have some complimentary pizza and then play! This program is for children of all ages and their grown-ups.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR EACH PROGRAM!
7/1: 6-8pm - Bring the Hoopla (Hula Hoop Program)
Bring the fun back into fitness with this high energy, unique Hoopla hoop program!
7/8: 6-8pm - Mini Golf to Go!
Play a round of mini golf in the stacks at OWL!
7/15: 6-7pm - “Predator & Prey” LHAS Outdoor Bird Watching Program
The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society presents this fascinating bird watching program!
7/22: 6-8pm - Pokemon Party
Pizza and Pokemon?! What a perfect combo!
7/29: 6-8pm - Harry Potter Digital Escape Room Party -
Use your HP trivia skills and general knowledge to unlock digital escape rooms!
8/5: 6-7pm - Science Heroes - 
Science Heroes is back with another exciting and interactive STEM program!
Tuesday Night Pizza Programs
The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and implement lasting solutions.Youth Civic Challenge invites you to be part of an exclusive, 4-week summer course designed to empower driven individuals with the tools, knowledge, and network to drive positive change.
Youth Civic Challenge
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