Great Holiday Gift Ideas from the Connecticut Library Consortium
Books for Tots (0-3 years old)
Books for Young Readers and listeners (ages 3-8)
Books for Junior Readers (agest 8-12)
Books for Teens (12 and up)




Every year, for the past 17 years, Guilford resident, Dianne Albright has created stunning artistic displays on the preschool bulletin board. It stays up for a year, with a different theme each time. It takes Dianne several months to plan and create the design.  When it’s all ready, her husband Ray helps her assemble it.  It takes most of the day to do this.

In 1992, Dianne won the Friends of Connecticut Libraries annual Award for Outstanding Contribution to Library Services.   

Dianne and Ray recently put up this latest bulletin board in the newly renovated children’s preschool area and it is entitled, “The Magic is Back.”  Adults all comment on its creative beauty but it’s especially gratifying to see the children look at it in awe!

The Keynotes from Adams Middle School sing at the annual Preschool Sing-a-Long that was held on December 17, 2009. Preschoolers enjoyed the music and then were treated to a visit with Santa Claus.

Danny Magic performs his awesome magic tricks on the night of the town tree lighting, Friday, December 4, 2009.

Children create gingerbread houses, under the direction of Jodi Marra, that are used after to decorate the Children’s Room in the Library.

Children and their parents create snowflakes at the library during the drop-in snowflake craft program. They made some to take home and some for the bulletin board in the Children’s Room.

Children and their parents listened to a dramatic reading of Eric Kimmel’s book: “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins” read by Julie Harris and Rabbi Sommer, both of Guilford.

The Children's Room offers activities, services and materials for children of all ages, including books, audio cassettes, videos, CD-ROMs, pre-school toys, book lists, computer activities, and story hours for all ages.

Do you have questions about the programs in the Children's Room? Ask the librarian.

2009 Summer Reading Game "Be a Reading Star" had over 700 participants playing the game.
Click here for the list of names.

Click here for the Nutmeg Book Award Intermediate candidates for 2011




And now you can check out passes for discounts or free admission to selected area Museums. Find out more by visiting our Museum Pass Page

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