Monday, May. 28, 2012, 1:00 pm

Kids' Day at South Lyme Scoop Shop

Kids/Family
South Lyme Scoop Shop, 389 Shore Road, Old Lyme, CT , 06371

South Lyme Scoop Shop will celebrate Memorial Day with free kids' cones/cups, balloons and face painting for kids age 10 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Monday, May. 28, 2012, 12:00 am

Memorial Day Picnic

Kids/Family
Medad Stone Tavern, 197 Three Mile Course, Guilford, CT

Sponsored by Guilford Keeping Society. Parking available at Cox Elementary School. Features music, games, demonstrations, animals, and a pie eating contest. Food and drinks available for purchase. Admission free with donation.

Monday, May. 28, 2012, 10:30 am

Preschoolers

Kids/Family
Children's Museum, 409 Main St., Niantic, CT

activities best for ages 3-5; $15, $9 members; also 10 a.m. on Tuesdays

Tuesday, May. 29, 2012, 9:30 am

Little Listeners

Kids/Family
Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT , 06320

A program that combines music, movement, books, and language development to help children get ready to read.
Birth - 3 years with an adult.

Wednesday, May. 30, 2012, 6:30 pm

Author Visit, May 30, Norwich

Kids/Family
Otis Library, 261 Main St, Norwich, CT , 06360

Come meet Leslie Connor and hear what she has to say about her newest book "Crunch!" It’s the story of Dewey Marriss, who is stuck in the middle of a “crunch.” He never guessed that the gas pumps would run dry the same week he promised to manage the family’s bicycle repair business. Suddenly everyone needs a bike and nobody wants to wait. "Crunch" and her popular book, "Waiting for Normal," will be available for purchase and signing. All ages. This program is made possible by a grant from People’s United Bank; free (860) 889-2365.

Wednesday, May. 30, 2012, 5:30 pm

KIDS-4+5ers Book Club 4th & 5th graders

Kids/Family
Otis Library, 261 Main St, Norwich, CT , 06360

May’s book club will include a special author visit! Come meet Leslie Connor author of "Crunch." Enjoy pizza and a talk with the person who wrote the book! Books will be available for purchase and signing. For children in 4th and 5th grade. Register beginning April 25th. This program is made possible by a grant from People’s United Bank.

Wednesday, May. 30, 2012, 9:30 am

Little Listeners

Kids/Family
Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT , 06320

A program that combines music, movement, books, and language development to help children get ready to read.
Birth - 3 years with an adult.

Wednesday, May. 30, 2012, 10:30 am

Spring Story Time, Wednesdays

Kids/Family
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument ST., Groton, CT , 06340

ages 3-5; free; registration required; (860) 445-0392.

Wednesday, May. 30, 2012, 8:30 am

Spring Tour and Explore

Kids/Family
The Country School, 341 Opening Hill Road, Madison, CT , 06443

The Country School welcomes you to experience how our hands on approach to education sets us apart from other schools and makes The Country School the place for your children to grow outside and in.

Join The Country School every Wednesday and Friday during the month of May for our Spring tour and Explore days and attend a Lower school meeting, All school meeting or reading buddies.

For more information or to RSVP please contact Director of Admission, Claire Kinkade at admission@thecountryschool.org

Thursday, May. 31, 2012, 10:30 am

KIDS-Mother Goose On The Loose ages newborn-23 months

Kids/Family
Otis Library, 261 Main St, Norwich, CT , 06360

Bond with your little one during a fun-filled program featuring interactive nursery rhymes, songs, stories, puppets and more! For ages newborn – 23 months. Drop-in;
no registration required. This program is sponsored by a grant from People’s United Bank.

Thursday, May. 31, 2012, 6:30 pm

Teens Talk Books

Kids/Family
RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison, CT

Is there a book you're just dying to read that isn't out yet? Looking for new and exciting reads? Just want a glimpse of what's coming out in the next couple of months? Well if you answered yes to any of these questions then I have just the thing for you!

Join RJ Julia's and our Young Adult expert (yours truly) for our Young Adult book talk where we will give you an exclusive look at some of the upcoming books for the next two months that we are really excited about (one of which you might be able to actually walk away with that night!!).

We're not done yet! We want to hear from you too! What interests you? What kind of books are you looking for? Are there any in particular that you just can't wait for? Let your voice be heard!

Friday, Jun. 1, 2012, 5:00 pm

First Friday Family Night

Kids/Family
Children's Museum, 409 Main St., Niantic, CT

free evening for families; (860) 691-1111

Friday, Jun. 1, 2012, 10:30 am

Preschoolers

Kids/Family
Children's Museum, 409 Main St., Niantic, CT

activities best for ages 3-5; $15, $9 members; also 10 a.m. on Tuesdays

Friday, Jun. 1, 2012, 10:00 am

Summer Reading Olympics Opening Ceremony

Kids/Family
RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison, CT

Simply vault on in to the store to pick up your first Bronze level reading card and then start reading! If you come in during our Opening Ceremony weekend, June 1st-3rd, you will receive a coupon for $3 off your purchase (valid for that weekend only) so you can get started right away!!

Olympic levels of Reading:

BRONZE: Check off a box for each 10 minutes you read and when you fill your Olympic Rings you will have read a total of 300 minutes!

SILVER: Check off a box for each 15 minutes you read and when you fill your Olympic Rings you will have read a total of 400 minutes!

GOLD: Check off a box for each 20 minutes you read and when you fill your Olympic Rings you will have read a total of 500 minutes!

Saturday, Jun. 2, 2012, 11:00 am

Community Festival

Kids/Family
Williams Street Park, , ,

— 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Williams Street, New London; youth talent show, children’s games, petting zoo, pony rides, live entertainment, community agency informational tables, touch a truck exhibit, refreshments; (860) 437-6394

Saturday, Jun. 2, 2012, 10:30 am

Eileen and Marc Rosenthal, "I'll Save You Bobo!"

Kids/Family
RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison, CT

The irresistible stars of I Must Have Bobo! return in another everyday adventure in domestic disharmony!

Willy wants to write a storybook starring Bobo—and act out revenge fantasies on Earl—but Earl keeps wrecking the story (hence the desire to act out revenge fantasies!). Quit it, Earl…and stop stealing Bobo!

But sometimes it only takes a small thing to realize that even sworn enemies have something in common. For instance: Bobo and Earl both have very snakey tails! Is that a truce? Don’t count on it.

Saturday, Jun. 2, 2012, 11:00 am

Little Folks' Fair

Kids/Family
Guilford Green, Downtown Guilford, Guilford, CT, CT , 06427

Community Nursery School’s 56th Annual Little Folks Fair will be held in Guilford, CT, Saturday, June 2nd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the children’s social event of the year! This time-honored family event will take place again this year on Guilford’s historic town Green. Come enjoy pony rides, the petting zoo and moon bounces, plus a Winnie The Pooh obstacle course, crafts and face painting. Take a ride on our trackless train, browse through our treasure chest, come shop at our lightly-used toy tag sale or find a great deal at our Silent Auction. Take a break, listen to a storyteller or some live music and fill up on food from the grill, popcorn, ice cream and more.

Saturday, Jun. 2, 2012, 10:30 am

Paws-itive Reading Days Pre-K - 5th grade

Kids/Family
Otis Library, 261 Main St, Norwich, CT , 0

Spend 15 minutes of special reading time with a registered pet therapy dog. The dogs are gentle, loving, well trained and experienced. They love to listen to stories read by children! For Pre-K – 5th grade. Space is limited; registration begins May 21st.

Sunday, Jun. 3, 2012, 12:00 am

6th Annual Firefighters Competition and Family Fun Day

Kids/Family
Clark Memorial Field (Firemen's Field), 210 Elm Street, Old Saybrook, CT

Sponsored by Old Saybrook Fire Department. Up to 10 area fire departments competing in color guard, water ball events, fire-suppression, obstacle course, water drafting and other activities. Food and beverage concessions available. Children's games and activities. Rain date: June 10.

Sunday, Jun. 3, 2012, 12:00 am

Garden Workshop

Kids/Family
Natureworks Garden Center, 518 Forest Road (Rte. 22), Northford, CT

Children's program about bugs with Diane St. John.

Sunday, Jun. 3, 2012, 9:00 am

Letterbox Hike at Camp Oakdale

Kids/Family
Camp Oakdale, 140 Meeting House Ln, Oakdale, CT , 06370

Celebrate Trails Day at Camp Oakdale with a Family Letterbox Hike. This is a FREE FAMILY EVENT! Have you ever done letterboxing? Are you a pro? Several Letterboxes will be hiding for you to find at every skill level. Letterboxing is like a Treasure hunt - you are given clues to where the "box" is hiding and you try to find it. Spend some time outside walking, playing and sharing the day. This event will be hosted Sunday June 3 from 9am - 2pm. Follow the signs and look for the Trails Day Booth. Come anytime and stay as long as you like. Find one or all. Bring a picnic lunch and then let’s have some fun in the ball field after your hike. This is a rain or shine event. Registration is not required to attend but would be appreciated. Please email Chris trailblazed72@gmail.com