THE BOOK CLUB
A MODERN LITERACY STUDIO
& SOCIAL CLUB
For Kids 0-12
(& The Grown-Ups Who Love Them!)
At The Book Club, stories spark curiosity, connection, and creativity. Our classes and experiences in West Hartford, CT blend literacy, art, science, music, and play to help children grow as confident, joyful lifelong learners.
THE BOOK CLUB
MAKING LEARNING MAGICAL
At The Book Club, stories come to life through play, creativity, and curiosity. Our literacy-based enrichment classes based in West Hartford, CT blend the wonder of reading with hands-on experiences that help children of all ages grow as thinkers, dreamers, and lifelong learners.
Our Membership Tiers
At The Book Club, literacy comes to life through science, art, music, theater, yoga, Spanish immersion, and architecture. Each experience helps kids build comprehension, vocabulary, and habits of discussion in ways that feel joyful, creative, and unforgettable.
First Edition
Where The Story Begins
4 visits per month
The perfect introduction to The Book Club. First Edition is for families who want a gentle, intentional start. With weekly visits, children begin building strong comprehension habits, expanding vocabulary, and learning how to share their thinking in meaningful ways. Confidence grows session by session, and a love of reading starts to take root.
Best for families exploring The Book Club or adding a consistent weekly rhythm.
PAGE TURNER
BUILDING MOMENTUM
8 visits per month
Page Turners offers more time inside The Book Club ecosystem, giving children regular access to a wider range of classes, from structured literacy sessions to open play and afterschool Brainpower Hour. With more touchpoints each week, comprehension deepens, discussion becomes more natural, and friendships begin to form.
Best for kids who want more time, more variety, and stronger peer connections.
BOOKED + BUSY
FULLY IMMERSED
12 visits per month
A true immersion experience. With frequent visits, children move beyond participation into ownership. They deepen their thinking, articulate ideas more clearly, and engage confidently across reading levels and learning styles. This tier offers flexibility for busy schedules and is ideal for families with siblings sharing the membership.
Best for avid learners, growing readers, and families juggling multiple kids.
READERS TO LEADERS
Where It All Comes Together
16 visits per month
Our most comprehensive membership. Readers to Leaders offers maximum access, consistency, and community. With regular exposure across programs, children develop strong comprehension, fluent discussion habits, and leadership-level confidence. Relationships flourish, skills compound, and The Book Club becomes part of their weekly rhythm.
Best for siblings, homeschoolers, and families seeking the fullest Book Club experience.
THE BOOK CLUB EXPERIENCE
About THE BOOK CLUB
The Book Club is where families across West Hartford, Avon, Farmington, Simsbury, and surrounding towns in Connecticut come to connect. It’s a place where kids build friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of reading- and where parents find connection and support, too.
Whether your child is taking their first steps into storytime or diving into chapter books, every session is guided by certified educators who blend evidence-based literacy practices with a touch of magic.
LEARNING THAT FEELS LIKE PLAY
Stories That Spark Every Imagination
Every class at The Book Club is rooted in a unique modality that connects reading to hands-on discovery. From art to architecture, science to theater, each session blends literacy with creative play- turning every page into an adventure.
Literacy Designed for Neurological Efficiency & a Love of Reading
The most effective way for children to learn and love to read from birth to age 12.
The Book Club intentionally pairs foundational reading skills with hands-on modalities like art, music, movement, building, science, cooking, and theatre. By strengthening the same skills through experiences children love, reading becomes faster to learn, easier to retain, and joyful to return to.
This is literacy built for how the brain actually works.
Storybook Studio (Art)
Builds comprehension, vocabulary, and discussion skills by turning stories into visual expression.
Lit Lab (Science)
Strengthens vocabulary, questioning, and informational reading through hands-on exploration.
Page to Stage (Theatre)
Develops fluency, word solving, and expression through shared reading and performance.
Yoga Tales (Yoga)
Supports listening comprehension, focus, and story understanding through mindful movement.
Plot Architects (Building)
Reinforces story structure, sequencing, and problem solving by constructing ideas from text.
Shelf to Table (Cooking)
Builds real-world reading, vocabulary, and writing through following and creating directions.
Books & Beats (Music & Movement)
Strengthens phonics, sound awareness, and reading fluency through rhythm and repetition.
Bilingual Bookworms (Spanish)
Expands vocabulary, comprehension, and language flexibility across two languages.
BEYOND THE PAGE
More Ways to Learn & Connect
Beyond our core classes, we offer enriching add-ons that complement every child’s learning journey—like Brainpower Hour for after-school support, K Prep Club for school readiness, and Story Explorers Camps that turn books into day-long adventures. Each experience keeps kids engaged, growing, and excited to learn through play, creativity, and connection.
K Prep Club
School Readiness
Bound Together
Early Literacy & Connection
CHAPTER CHASERS
For Children Ages 8-12
Family Storytime
Mixed-Age Family Class
Brainpower Hour
After-School Program
Story Explorers Camp
Seasonal Day Camps
Birthday Parties
Book-Themed Celebrations
openbook play
Book-Themed Celebrations
Where Stories Spark Discovery
FOR CURIOUS KIDS & THEIR FAMILIES
Flexible Access for Busy Families
Easy bookings, drop-ins, sibling flexibility, school break support, and a video-on-demand library families love
Personalized LEARNING AND Support
Support tailored to your child’s specific reading, learning, and growth, with access to experts and 1:1 guidance
Exclusive Member Community
Moms’ events, family nights, parents’ night out, seasonal celebrations, and meaningful ways to make childhood magical
MEMBER Perks & Priority Access
Early enrollment, discounted birthday parties, member-only pricing, and first access to our most popular events