Wednesday, October 14, 2026 3:30—4:30 PMStaff LoungeThomas RoomCalling all Creative Junior Chefs! Creative Chefs is a popular after-school cooking club where young chefs can learn basic cooking skills and fun new recipes to make for the family. All supplies are provided.  The program is open to Grades 2- 6. Registration is required for the whole cooking series.  Please disclose any allergies upon registering. Funded by the Old Saybrook Public Health Nursing Board and presented by Kathy Cobb, MS, RDN, Public Health Nutritionist.  Registration now closed.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 1:00—2:00 PMSelf-directedJoin us each week to fold Origami Peace Cranes.  The purpose is to bring people together and find inner peace while folding the cranes.  Once we reach 1,000 cranes, the cranes will be donated to a charity of the group's choosing. Directions and materials provided.  No experience needed.

Friday, October 16, 2026 12:00 AM—11:59 PMChildren's RoomStop by the library each week to pick up one of Ms. Aliza’s Grab & Go craft kits.  Available while supplies last. 

Friday, October 16, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomJoin us for a song and dance party for children of all ages and their grown-ups! Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dances, and fingerplays. Cool down afterwards with toys and music. Free and open to all, no registration required. What to expect: *large, open room space, with windows *large playmat is centered in the room *use of musical props throughout the program, including bells, tambourines, shaker eggs, and rhythm sticks *occasional use of dancing scarves and a large parachute *loud music is played *participants sing and dance *free play begins after the cool down and includes blocks and toys *quiet music is played during free play Free and open to all. No Registration Required

Monday, October 19, 2026 10:30—11:30 AMGrady RoomThomas RoomThis drop-in, child-focused playgroup is for young children and their caregivers. Participants will be able to interact with others, make new friends, and learn and explore through play. Each session will include activities, sensory materials, and toys. No Registration Required Free and open to children ages 0-5 and their caregivers What to expect: large, open room space, with windows room arranged with tables for craft and sensory play, mat spaces for playing with blocks and toys, a cart with a variety of books accessible to read quiet music played during the hour children moving freely from one activity to another Children's Room staff member available for questions, recommendations for books & activities, and general assistance Caregivers responsible for monitoring their children