The Rootle Roadster Tour offers free hands-on experiences for families, specially designed to support children ages 8 and under. Activities include STEM experiments, literacy games, and social-emotional learning exercises. Multi-day event: Wednesday Sept 23, 1–8 PM; Thursday & Friday Sept 24–25, 9 AM–8 PM; Saturday Sept 26, 9 AM–2 PM (all times ET). Partners include the Macon County Fair and Region A Partnership for Children.

Pre-K with adult, 10:00-11:30am. What changes when the sun goes down? Children celebrate the magic of the harvest season through a special nature-inspired experience. They explore the moon, nighttime animals, light and shadows, and the beauty of the changing season through stories, songs, movement, lanterns, and seasonal activities. Learning Domains: Social Emotional - Building community, sharing experiences, expressing wonder and connection. Spiritual - Developing appreciation for nature, gratitude, and a sense of belonging in the natural world. Physical Demand: [2] = Activity includes up to 1/2 mile of walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes.

PBS North Carolina's Rootle Roadster Tour stop at the Macon County Fair. Multi-day event: Wednesday September 23 1 PM–8 PM; Thursday & Friday September 24–25 9 AM–8 PM; Saturday September 26 9 AM–2 PM. Features hands-on learning activities and games, PBS KIDS education resources, local community partners offering resources and support services, take-home learning materials and giveaways. Specially designed to support children ages 0-8. Features STEM experiments, literacy and movement-based games, and creative arts experiences. May include screenings of PBS KIDS shows and live performances.

The Rootle Roadster Tour offers free hands-on experiences for families and is specially designed to support children ages 8 and under. Activities include STEM experiments, literacy games and social-emotional learning exercises. Local community partners are also on hand to offer family resources and support. Partners include the Macon County Fair and Region A Partnership for Children. Multi-day event schedule: Wednesday September 23 1–8 PM ET; Thursday & Friday September 24 & 25 9 AM–8 PM ET; Saturday September 26 9 AM–2 PM ET.

In Bite Size Science we will share a story and complete an exciting experiment or project focusing on early science concepts! Registration Required! Open to those ages 3-5. Event is listed as Full. Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult. If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Rootle Roadster Tour at Macon County Fair - Thursday & Friday September 24-25, 9AM-8PM. Part of multi-day event. Features STEM experiments, literacy and movement-based games, creative arts experiences, hands-on learning activities, PBS KIDS education resources, local community partners, take-home learning materials, and giveaways. Designed for children ages 0-8.

Learn, read, and explore together! This interactive storytime introduces STEAM concepts and early literacy skills to young children and their caregivers. Room: Children's Activity Room. Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers.

KSSB Open Floor session focused on Early Childhood, Preschool, and Students with Multiple Disabilities. Session begins at 1:00 pm CT.

Rootle Roadster Tour at Macon County Fair - Saturday September 26, 9AM-2PM. Final day of multi-day event. Features STEM experiments, literacy and movement-based games, creative arts experiences, hands-on learning activities, PBS KIDS education resources, local community partners, take-home learning materials, and giveaways. Designed for children ages 0-8.

Learn, read, and explore together! This interactive storytime introduces STEAM concepts and early literacy skills to young children and their caregivers. Room: Children's Activity Room. Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers.

Pre-K with adult, 10:00-11:30am. How can we use nature's treasures to create? Children investigate sticks as a natural building material and discover how something simple can become many things. Through building, designing, and creating, children use their imagination to transform sticks into structures, art, tools, and creations inspired by their ideas. Learning Domains: Cognitive - Problem-solving, planning, experimenting, discovering balance and design. Fine Motor - Building, arranging, stacking, weaving, and manipulating materials. Physical Demand: [2] = Activity includes up to 1/2 mile of walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes.

Make, learn, and share together! This interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skill for young children and their caregivers. Room: Children's Activity Room. Age Group: Children, Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers.

Toddler Time is a great space for the little ones ages 1 to 3 to get their first taste of the fun of science as they explore a variety of STEM activities. It's part of the Peabody's series of ongoing free activities for children curious about nature and how the world works.

Hop on over and learn all about rabbits! This is a 1.5 hour learning opportunity for preschoolers (ages 2.5 to 4 years old). Part of the Nature Adventurers educational program series.

The Rootle Roadster Tour offers free hands-on experiences for families, specially designed to support children ages 8 and under. Activities include STEM experiments, literacy games, and social-emotional learning exercises. Local community partners are also on hand to offer family resources and support. Event runs 10 AM–3 PM ET. Partners include the Clinton Square Fair & BBQ Cookoff.

The Rootle Roadster Tour offers free hands-on experiences for families and is specially designed to support children ages 8 and under. Activities include STEM experiments, literacy games and social-emotional learning exercises. Local community partners are also on hand to offer family resources and support. Tour hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET.

PBS North Carolina's Rootle Roadster Tour stop at the Clinton Square Fair & BBQ Cookoff featuring hands-on learning activities and games, PBS KIDS education resources, local community partners offering resources and support services, take-home learning materials and giveaways. Specially designed to support children ages 0-8. Features STEM experiments, literacy and movement-based games, and creative arts experiences. May include screenings of PBS KIDS shows and live performances. Event runs 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM local time.

Open House at all Children's Learning Adventure locations on Saturday, October 17, 10am–2pm. RSVP required. Children's Learning Adventure offers a STEAM-based curriculum with hands-on learning environments including culinary, art, science, dramatic play, and a media center. Programs span from infants (6 weeks) through age 12 (13 in Texas).

Open house for CREC Preschool at Progress Drive for prospective PK3-PK4 families. The school features a STEM-infused, play-based early childhood program operated by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC). It serves as a direct pathway to Glastonbury-East Hartford Magnet School for kindergarten. STEM specialization focuses on fostering inquiring minds, logical reasoning, and collaboration.

A one-day conference for early childhood educators, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Educators from preschool through early elementary years will come together for hands-on learning, connection, and professional growth. Seeking presenters who can provide interactive, developmentally appropriate 60-minute sessions featuring practical activities, resources, and strategies educators can bring directly into their classrooms. Sessions should encourage hands-on exploration, curiosity, play, inquiry, and meaningful early STEM learning. Presenter proposals due by Wednesday, September 30.

Open house for CREC Preschool at Progress Drive for prospective PK3-PK4 families. The school features a STEM-infused, play-based early childhood program operated by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC). It serves as a direct pathway to Glastonbury-East Hartford Magnet School for kindergarten. STEM specialization focuses on fostering inquiring minds, logical reasoning, and collaboration.

3-day robotics camp starting Dec 21, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM PT for ages 4-7. Students build festive robots (Santa stuck in a chimney, Kwanzaa drummer, auto dreidel, reindeer, etc.) while exploring motors, sensors, gears, and programming. Encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and imagination.