What's the Buzz? Weekend Activity Picks for 1/20/16-1/22/16

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After a bit of a hiatus, we're back with the weekend activity picks.  There are plenty of indoor activities, including movie viewings, this weekend.

Fairfield County
Activity: Friday Fun in Stratford
Date: 1/20
Time: 10:30AM-11:10AM
Location: Stratford Library
Cost: FREE
Overview: "This program for 2-5 year olds and their parents/caregivers.
Drop-in program with stories, music, and often a craft.
Please Note: If Stratford schools delay, no morning programs. If Stratford schools cancel, no children's programs that day."
For More Info: ask@stratfordlibrary.org

Litchfield County
Activity: "Happy Feet"- Movie on the Big Screen
Date: 1/21
Time: 1PM
Location: Warner Theater, 68 Main Street, Torrington
Cost: $5
Overview: "In the world of the emperor penguin, a simple song can mean the difference between a lifetime of happiness and an eternity of loneliness. When a penguin named Mumble, (Elijah Wood), is born without the ability to sing the romantic song that will attract his soul mate, he'll have to resort to some fancy footwork by tap dancing his way into the heart of the one he loves. Directed by Babe mastermind George Miller, Happy Feet tells the tale of one penguin's quest for love, and features an all-star cast of vocal talent that includes Robin Williams, Hugh Jackman, Elijah Wood, Nicole Kidman, and Brittany Murphy."
For More Info: Warner Theater

New Haven County
Activity: Nanette's Baguette Story Time
Date: 1/20
Time: 11AM-12PM
Location: Barnes and Noble, 470 Universal Drive, North Haven
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Mo Willems' hilarious new picture book Nanette's Baguette follows our plucky heroine on her first big solo trip to the bakery. But... will Nanette get the baguette from baker Juliette? Or will Nanette soon be beset with regret? Find out at Storytime."
For More Info:  (203) 234-1805

Hartford County
Activity: Gym Kids (Ages 1-5)
Date: 1/20
Time: 9:15AM-10:45AM
Location: Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Ave., West Hartford
Cost: $2 per child
Overview: "Great for socializing with others. Plenty of indoor running space and toddler friendly toys! Perfect place for that neighborhood playdate when the weather is cold. "
For More Info: 860-561-8160

Middlesex County
Activity: Art Party @ Russell Library
Date: 1/20
Time: 4PM
Location: Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Come and celebrate your artistic side by creating something beautiful! Bring your imagination and a willingness to get messy." Grades K-3
For More Info: (860) 347-2528

Tolland County
Activity: Family Storytime
Date: 1/21
Time: 10:30AM-11:30AM
Location: Mansfield Public Library
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Stories, songs and simple crafts for young children with a caregiver."
For More Info: Mansfield Public Library

New London County
Activity: Niantic Toy Shop FREE Activity for Kids
Date: 1/22
Time: 1PM-3PM
Location: 377 Main Street, Niantic
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Niantic Toy Shop is making room for a play area and will be doing weekly activities and demonstrations!"
For More Info: (860) 739-0600