Putnam Public Library – Events
Putnam Public Library

Library Events

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Putnam Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.

          
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Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
business hours
Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
Saturday, Jun. 13, business hours
Putnam Public Library
Those that have registered may pick up their craft kit during business hours. Registration will begin for next month's craft. 
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Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
business hours
Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
Monday, Jun. 15, business hours
Putnam Public Library
Those that have registered may pick up their craft kit during business hours. Registration will begin for next month's craft. 
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Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
business hours
Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
Tuesday, Jun. 16, business hours
Putnam Public Library
Those that have registered may pick up their craft kit during business hours. Registration will begin for next month's craft. 
Chess Club
5:00-7:00
 Chess Club
Tuesday, Jun. 16, 5:00-7:00
Putnam Public Library
Not a PPL Staffed program, subject to change.
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Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
business hours
Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
Wednesday, Jun. 17, business hours
Putnam Public Library
Those that have registered may pick up their craft kit during business hours. Registration will begin for next month's craft. 
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Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
business hours
Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
Thursday, Jun. 18, business hours
Putnam Public Library
Those that have registered may pick up their craft kit during business hours. Registration will begin for next month's craft. 
The Battle of New London: A Heroic but Doomed Defense with Matthew Reardon
6 pm
The Battle of New London: A Heroic but Doomed Defense with Matthew Reardon
Thursday, Jun. 18, 6 pm
Putnam Public Library
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Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
business hours
Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
Friday, Jun. 19, business hours
Putnam Public Library
Those that have registered may pick up their craft kit during business hours. Registration will begin for next month's craft. 
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Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
business hours
Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
Saturday, Jun. 20, business hours
Putnam Public Library
Those that have registered may pick up their craft kit during business hours. Registration will begin for next month's craft. 
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Poppi’s Planet
10:30
 Poppi’s Planet
Monday, Jun. 22, 10:30Poppi’s Planet
Putnam Public Library
Join Poppi and her puppet friends on an adventure of joy, mindfulness and big feelings!From YouTube Show: POPPI'S PLANET.Bring a blanket or chair and stay for the children's lunch at 11:30
FREE Children’s Summer Lunch Program
11:30
FREE Children’s Summer Lunch Program
Monday, Jun. 22, 11:30
Putnam Public Library
Summer Lunch Is Held At 11:30, M-F Outside.Bring Your Own Blanket For Picnic Lunch.  Rain Policy Is Take Lunch “To Go”.  Free Summer Lunch is open to children 1-18 years old. FREE lunch to adult with participating child!The Summer Food Program is administered by the State of CT...read more
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PRIZE WHEEL Spin!
business hours
 PRIZE WHEEL Spin!
Tuesday, Jun. 23, business hours
(July 1, July 9, July 17, July 21, July 29)

Putnam Public Library
Designed for children ages 3-16.One spin per child per day. 
FREE Children’s Summer Lunch Program
11:30
FREE Children’s Summer Lunch Program
Tuesday, Jun. 23, 11:30
Putnam Public Library
Summer Lunch Is Held At 11:30, M-F Outside.Bring Your Own Blanket For Picnic Lunch.  Rain Policy Is Take Lunch “To Go”.  Free Summer Lunch is open to children 1-18 years old. FREE lunch to adult with participating child!The Summer Food Program is administered by the State of CT...read more
Chess Club
5:00-7:00
 Chess Club
Tuesday, Jun. 23, 5:00-7:00
Putnam Public Library
Not a PPL Staffed program, subject to change.
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MUSIC & MOVEMENT with Putnam Family Resource Center
10:30
MUSIC & MOVEMENT with Putnam Family Resource Center
Wednesday, Jun. 24, 10:30MUSIC & MOVEMENT wit
Putnam Public Library
Designed for children ages baby - 4.Under our tent!Bring a chair/blanket and stay for the Children’s Summer Lunch. Walk In Program.
FREE Children’s Summer Lunch Program
11:30
FREE Children’s Summer Lunch Program
Wednesday, Jun. 24, 11:30
Putnam Public Library
Summer Lunch Is Held At 11:30, M-F Outside.Bring Your Own Blanket For Picnic Lunch.  Rain Policy Is Take Lunch “To Go”.  Free Summer Lunch is open to children 1-18 years old. FREE lunch to adult with participating child!The Summer Food Program is administered by the State of CT...read more
Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set a People Free, costumed portrayal by Kevin Johnson
6 pm
Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set a People Free, costumed portrayal by Kevin Johnson
Wednesday, Jun. 24, 6 pm
Putnam Public Library
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FARM IN THE BACKYARD with Carly’s Critters
10:30
FARM IN THE BACKYARD with Carly’s Critters
Thursday, Jun. 25, 10:30
Putnam Public Library
Under our tent!Bring a chair/blanket and stay for the Children’s Summer Lunch. Walk In Program.
FREE Children’s Summer Lunch Program
11:30
FREE Children’s Summer Lunch Program
Thursday, Jun. 25, 11:30
Putnam Public Library
Summer Lunch Is Held At 11:30, M-F Outside.Bring Your Own Blanket For Picnic Lunch.  Rain Policy Is Take Lunch “To Go”.  Free Summer Lunch is open to children 1-18 years old. FREE lunch to adult with participating child!The Summer Food Program is administered by the State of CT...read more
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Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
business hours
Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
Friday, Jun. 26, business hours
Putnam Public Library
Those that have registered may pick up their craft kit during business hours. Registration will begin for next month's craft. 
DANNI, Miniature Therapy Horse with Cherry Ledge Farm
10:30
DANNI, Miniature Therapy Horse with Cherry Ledge Farm
Friday, Jun. 26, 10:30
Putnam Public Library
Join Karen Swanberg as she introduces you to DANNI, her miniature therapy horse. Come learn about horses and how they can connect to and help children. Program will begin FRIDAY, JUNE 26 AT 10:30 AM, under our tent!   Bring a chair/blanket and stay for the Children’s Summer Lunch. Walk In...read more
FREE Children’s Summer Lunch Program
11:30
FREE Children’s Summer Lunch Program
Friday, Jun. 26, 11:30
Putnam Public Library
Summer Lunch Is Held At 11:30, M-F Outside.Bring Your Own Blanket For Picnic Lunch.  Rain Policy Is Take Lunch “To Go”.  Free Summer Lunch is open to children 1-18 years old. FREE lunch to adult with participating child!The Summer Food Program is administered by the State of CT...read more
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Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
business hours
Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
Saturday, Jun. 27, business hours
Putnam Public Library
Those that have registered may pick up their craft kit during business hours. Registration will begin for next month's craft. 
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Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
business hours
Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
Monday, Jun. 29, business hours
Putnam Public Library
Those that have registered may pick up their craft kit during business hours. Registration will begin for next month's craft. 
CREEPY CRAWLY CRITTERS with Carly’s Critters
10:30
CREEPY CRAWLY CRITTERS with Carly’s Critters
Monday, Jun. 29, 10:30
Putnam Public Library
Under our tent!Bring a chair/blanket and stay for the Children’s Summer Lunch. Walk In Program.
FREE Children’s Summer Lunch Program
11:30
FREE Children’s Summer Lunch Program
Monday, Jun. 29, 11:30
Putnam Public Library
Summer Lunch Is Held At 11:30, M-F Outside.Bring Your Own Blanket For Picnic Lunch.  Rain Policy Is Take Lunch “To Go”.  Free Summer Lunch is open to children 1-18 years old. FREE lunch to adult with participating child!The Summer Food Program is administered by the State of CT...read more
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Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
business hours
Craft To Go Pickup for Children & Teen/PreTeen
Tuesday, Jun. 30, business hours
Putnam Public Library
Those that have registered may pick up their craft kit during business hours. Registration will begin for next month's craft. 
Local Author Visit with Becky Adams
10:45
Local Author Visit with Becky Adams
Tuesday, Jun. 30, 10:45Local Author Visit w
Putnam Public Library
Join Becky as she reads Maybe Later,a great book about procrastination for kids,where dinosaurs do silly things and learn important lessons. FAMILY EVENT GEARED FOR AGES 4-10.  Books cost $9 each or 2/$15UNDER OUR TENT. Bring a chair/blanket and stay for the lunch program  at 11:30!
FREE Children’s Summer Lunch Program
11:30
FREE Children’s Summer Lunch Program
Tuesday, Jun. 30, 11:30
Putnam Public Library
Summer Lunch Is Held At 11:30, M-F Outside.Bring Your Own Blanket For Picnic Lunch.  Rain Policy Is Take Lunch “To Go”.  Free Summer Lunch is open to children 1-18 years old. FREE lunch to adult with participating child!The Summer Food Program is administered by the State of CT...read more
Chess Club
5:00-7:00
 Chess Club
Tuesday, Jun. 30, 5:00-7:00
Putnam Public Library
Not a PPL Staffed program, subject to change.
    
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