Children, Teens & Families

Welcome to the Children’s Library!

Our space features a cozy reading room surrounded by books, a classroom,  and a tutoring room. There are so many wonderful ways for young readers to be involved here — through storytimes, family events, book clubs, after-school activities, volunteering, and more. Stop by to say hello and browse our collection.

After-School Activities

Searching for something fun to do after school? Pequot Library offers exciting recreational activities that will keep your child’s mind engaged while having loads of fun.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group for teens who are interested in volunteering and taking an active role in teen services and programs at Pequot Library. TAB will meet monthly to help plan programs, give input on the Young Adult collection, and otherwise influence how the library serves teens. We will also call on TAB members to assist with Pequot Library events and help with other library tasks as needed. You can earn community service hours for attending meetings, staffing events, and helping out around the library. Snacks are included! For students in grades 6-12.

Chess for Beginners Children who are new to the game of chess will learn how the pieces move and practice basic strategies by playing variant mini-games as well as full games. For children in grades 2-5.

Chess Club is for kids who already know how to play chess and are looking for opponents. Players meet weekly and compete for the top position on the club’s chess ladder—a leaderboard that will carry over from session to session. Come back every week, or whenever you can! For children in grades 2-6.

Dungeons and Dragons Calling all adventurers! Whether you have played before or have always wanted to try, grab your dice and pencils and join Pequot Library’s summer Dungeons & Dragons campaign. For grades 6-12.

Friday Night Café offers young musicians, dancers, writers and singers and opportunity to perform on stage and shine! Friday Night Café is presented by Pequot Library and Music for Youth and takes place monthly throughout the school year. $5 fee covers food and drink. Registration required.

Music and the Performing Arts

Irish Step Dancers, Shakespeare for Kids, and free concerts in the Auditorium and on the Great Lawn are but a few of our many cultural offerings for children and families throughout the year.

Community Events

Join your neighbors at one of Pequot Library’s many community events: Valentine Candy Making Workshop, The Easter Egg Roll, Miss Susan’s Summer Supper and Campout, Pequot Library’s 4th of July Bike Parade, Halloween Magic and Jack O’ Lantern Contest, and our Holiday Caroling Party and Open House.