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GHLA Open Hours

In-Person
Greater Hartford Legal Aid (GHLA) staff will be on site providing information about GHLA services on Fridays from 9 AM – 1 PM beginning May 5. No appointment necessary, drop-ins welcome.
Date:
Friday, August 14, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Rare Books Room
Audience:
  Adults  

Friday Family Flicks: Lilo & Stitch (live-action)

In-Person
Stay cool on Friday afternoons all summer long while enjoying a family movie! Selections will include classics and new releases. We’ll provide snacks! For all ages. Register for a reminder.
Date:
Friday, August 14, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Meeting Room 1
Audience:
  Children & Families     Teens     Adults & Teens     Adults     Tweens & Teens  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - -

LEGO Play Day

In-Person
Use your imagination to build and create with LEGOs! Choose a design challenge card from the bowl or make a unique creation of your own. Completed LEGO masterpieces will be displayed in the library...  More
Date:
Friday, August 14, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Location:
Children's Program Room
Audience:
  Children & Families  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - -

Community Arts Project: The Planets

In-Person
You are invited to make a "planet" of your own choosing! We will be hanging the planets in a "Soul Are System" within the Atrium Gallery. Register for a reminder. All ages.
Date:
Saturday, August 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 1:30pm
Location:
Makerspace
Audience:
  Children & Families     Teens     Adults & Teens     Adults     Tweens & Teens  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - -

Makerspace Tech Open Hours

In-Person
Curious about our Makerspace? Drop in during Open Hours to explore our resources and work on your own projects. Makerspace staff will be on hand to assist with our Makerspace technologies, including...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 1:30pm
Location:
Makerspace
Audience:
  Children & Families     Teens     Adults & Teens     Adults     Tweens & Teens  

LEGO Play Day

In-Person
Use your imagination to build and create with LEGOs! Choose a design challenge card from the bowl or make a unique creation of your own. Completed LEGO masterpieces will be displayed in the library...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Children's Program Room
Audience:
  Children & Families  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - -

Wickham Program: Sidewalk Chalk

In-Person
Get creative and add a splash of color to the library sidewalks! Join us for a laid-back outdoor event to draw, doodle, and design using sidewalk chalk. Whether you want to create a masterpiece, write...  More
Date:
Monday, August 17, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Wickham Library
Audience:
  Children & Families     Teens     Adults & Teens     Adults     Tweens & Teens  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - -

LEGO Play Day

In-Person
Use your imagination to build and create with LEGOs! Choose a design challenge card from the bowl or make a unique creation of your own. Completed LEGO masterpieces will be displayed in the library...  More
Date:
Monday, August 17, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Location:
Children's Program Room
Audience:
  Children & Families  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - -

Makerspace Tech Open Hours

In-Person
Curious about our Makerspace? Drop in during Open Hours to explore our resources and work on your own projects. Makerspace staff will be on hand to assist with our Makerspace technologies, including...  More
Date:
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Makerspace
Audience:
  Children & Families     Teens     Adults & Teens     Adults     Tweens & Teens  

Paper Airplane Challenge

In-Person
Come fly the friendly skies with us on National Aviation Day! We'll design and modify paper airplanes in the Makerspace, then flight-test your creations in the Atrium to see how well your aircraft...  More
Date:
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Raymond Library Atrium
Audience:
  Children & Families     Teens     Adults & Teens     Adults     Tweens & Teens  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - -

Makerspace Tech Open Hours

In-Person
Curious about our Makerspace? Drop in during Open Hours to explore our resources and work on your own projects. Makerspace staff will be on hand to assist with our Makerspace technologies, including...  More
Date:
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Makerspace
Audience:
  Children & Families     Teens     Adults & Teens     Adults     Tweens & Teens  

Family Art Night

In-Person
Visit the library to create your own art. We’ll try a different material or technique each month. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy, just in case. Best suited for ages 4-9...  More
Date:
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Children's Program Room
Audience:
  Children & Families  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - -

Ice Cream Picnic: End of Summer Reading Party

In-Person
Celebrate the end of summer reading with a sweet outdoor picnic! Enjoy ice cream treats while playing a variety of fun lawn games and activities for all ages. Gather with friends and families for an...  More
Date:
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Library Lawn
Audience:
  Children & Families     Teens     Adults & Teens     Adults     Tweens & Teens  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - -

Makerspace Program: Salt Painting

In-Person
Experiment with salt, glue, and watercolor to create a three dimensional painting with simple household ingredients. Best suited for children ages 5- 10 accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
Date:
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Makerspace
Audience:
  Children & Families  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - -

GHLA Open Hours

In-Person
Greater Hartford Legal Aid (GHLA) staff will be on site providing information about GHLA services on Fridays from 9 AM – 1 PM beginning May 5. No appointment necessary, drop-ins welcome.
Date:
Friday, August 21, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Rare Books Room
Audience:
  Adults  

Friday Family Flicks: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

In-Person
Stay cool on Friday afternoons all summer long while enjoying a family movie! Selections will include classics and new releases. We’ll provide snacks! For all ages. Register for a reminder.
Date:
Friday, August 21, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Meeting Room 1
Audience:
  Children & Families     Teens     Adults & Teens     Adults     Tweens & Teens  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - -

Call for Community Artist Selection

In-Person
Date:
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Meeting Room 1
Audience:
  Adults  

Community Arts Project: The Planets

In-Person
You are invited to make a "planet" of your own choosing! We will be hanging the planets in a "Soul Are System" within the Atrium Gallery. Register for a reminder. All ages.
Date:
Saturday, August 22, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 1:30pm
Location:
Makerspace
Audience:
  Children & Families     Teens     Adults & Teens     Adults     Tweens & Teens  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - -

Makerspace Tech Open Hours

In-Person
Curious about our Makerspace? Drop in during Open Hours to explore our resources and work on your own projects. Makerspace staff will be on hand to assist with our Makerspace technologies, including...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 22, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 1:30pm
Location:
Makerspace
Audience:
  Children & Families     Teens     Adults & Teens     Adults     Tweens & Teens  

Family Game Time

In-Person
This program is a relaxed and fun program where all ages are invited to enjoy quality time together playing board games at the library. Choose from a variety of classic and modern board games...  More
Date:
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Children's Program Room
Audience:
  Children & Families  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - -

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