Recurring movement-based programs in Connecticut Public Libraries – contact the libraries to confirm availability of programs. Please add to or correct this information by using the form on the bottom of this page.
State of Connecticut – http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?A=2711&Q=419608 – Check out state park passes from public libraries.
Avon Free Public Library – http://www.avonctlibrary.info/ – Yoga offered Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. and evenings at 6:30 p.m.; Movin’ & Groovin’ offered Fridays at 1:30 p.m.
Bridgeport Public Library – http://bportlibrary.org/health-and-fitness/ – Yoga, Zumbi, Reiki, and Tai Chi offered regularly at library.
Darien Library – https://www.darienlibrary.org/ – Chair Yoga offered Mondays at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Easton Public Library – http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=EASTONPL – Baby/Toddler Bebop music & movement class offered for ages 6-36 months Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library – http://www.ewml.org/ – Yoga offered on selected Saturdays, usually twice a month.
Granby Public Library – http://www.granby-ct.gov/granby-public-library-system – Zumba for Kids! once a month on Saturday mornings.
Groton Public Library – www.grotonpl.org – Sing and Stomp (a movement based program) on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.; Story time in the Park – Summertime program on Wednesdays 10 a.m. (includes extended play including parachute, balls and dance/music); StoryWalk® installation at Poquonnock Plains Park (every other year).
Hall Memorial Library (Ellington) – http://library.ellington-ct.gov/ – Library offers passes to Roaring Brook Nature Center, Lutz Children’s Museum, Mystic Seaport, and Old Sturbridge Village, as well as discount coupons to CT Science Museum when available. The Ellington Parks and Rec Department uses library space for Music and Movement for Toddlers program on a regular basis. Other movement-based programs offered as part of summer reading: Summer 2017 programs include a Picnic and Giant Games Event geared towards families Thursdays in July and August at 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm.
Howard Whittemore Memorial Library – http://www.whittemorelibrary.org/ – Yoga offered on Mondays at 6 p.m.
Ledyard Public Libraries (Bill Library & Gales Ferry Library) – http://www.theday.com/article/20160804/NWS01/160809631 – Library sponsored StoryWalk® installation at fairgrounds.
Mansfield Public Library – http://mansfieldpubliclibraryct.org/events/ – Yoga offered Wednesday at 10 a.m.
New Canaan Library – www.newcanaanlibrary.org – Qigong/Tai Chi every Monday and Saturday from 10-11am.
Norwalk Public Library – http://www.norwalklib.org/Calendar.aspx?NID=1&FID=228 – Zumba for adults offered Mondays at 6 p.m.; Walk Aerobics offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m.
Plainville Public Library – https://www.plainvillect.com/library – Offers a Let’s Move music & movement class for children ages 2-5 throughout the summer and at selected times during the year. Summer 2017 the library is introducing a Yoga Storytime and Yoga for Kids class on Monday mornings in July and August. During the school year this class may move to a monthly offering. The library also signs children and their families up to be garden helpers, helping to take care of the flowers, vegetables, and herbs that children plant at the beginning of the summer.
https://www.plainvillect.com/library/children/pages/childrens-programs
Russell Library – http://www.russelllibrary.org/ – Monthly Yoga class at the library.
Stratford Library – http://stratfordlibrary.org/kids/ – Move ‘n’ Groove Storytime, A digital movement story time for children age 2-5, offered Wednesday evenings twice a month.
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