For Children ages 5 and under to enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills, followed by playtime! The program is open to all children who are able to sit quietly next to their grown up. A caregiver must be present. Limited to the first 24 children who arrive; stop by the Children's Department to pick up your name tag before 9:30 am. For more information please call 203-899-2780 Ext. 15131.

For children ages 5 and under to enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills, followed by playtime! The program is open to all children who are able to sit quietly next to their grown up. A caregiver must be present. Limited to the first 24 children who arrive; stop by the Children's Department to pick up your name tag before 10:30 am. For more information, please call 203-899-2780 Ext. 15131

Tuesdays, 11:30 am. Stories, tunes & rhymes for infants not yet walking and their caregivers, followed by free play so parents/caregivers can meet others with children of a similar age.

Bring your little ones in for an intro to violin with Daniela Gongora, of the Daniela Gongora Music Academy! Classes will meet once a week for 4 weeks providing parents a taste of the Suzuki method with their child. Parent and child will have fun making a box violin, learning the proper way to hold it, and enjoying musical activities based on the Suzuki philosophy. Space is limited so please register quickly. Call Daniela at 203-689-3462 or email her at gongoradaniela18@gmail,com to register. There is no commitment beyond these 4 fun weeks! “The Norwalk Public Library is not responsible for the content of this program. Presentation of this program does not constitute endorsement by the Library or the City of Norwalk.”

For girls in grades 3-5 interested in science! Learn about science by doing fun experiments such as making ice cream and slime. Materials, plus a snack are provided. Come early because the program is on a first come first serve basis. STEMGirl was created and is run by AITE High School Senior Lindsey Frederic in collaboration with the Norwalk Public Library.

The Norwalk Public Library is pleased to offer a new Low Impact Aerobics class led by instructor Linda Lombardo, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., in the Main Auditorium located at 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk. . Known to local residents for her work as a Silver Sneakers instructor, Linda has been a Business Education teacher with the New Canaan, Norwalk, Fairfield, Greenwich and Stamford Public School Systems for over 20 years. She is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a health fitness instructor, personal trainer and nutrition counselor. Stop by on Tuesday or Thursday to welcome Linda and try out a new version of Low Impact Aerobics. For additional information, please contact Cynde Bloom Lahey, Director of Library Information Services, at (203) 899-2780 ext. 15133, or clahey@norwalkpubliclibrary.org.

Want to start a business but don't know where to begin? This workshop series, conducted by a team of professionals will get you on your way! Tuesday January 7: Self-Assessment/Technology/Business Pan Led by successful business start-up entrepreneurs, this presentation portrays the risk and reward of starting a business in today's competitive marketplace. The traits of successful entrepreneurs will be discussed for the purpose of assessing your ability to start and manage a successful business. Key ways to leverage available technologies to grow your business, while also protecting your data, will be discussed. Finally, the session will focus on structuring a dynamic business plan, which is the heart of any successful business. to Register email: score.fairfieldcounty@gmail.com or clahey@norwalkpl.org