Digital Storytimes:

Your librarians miss you! Come watch one storytime a week on our Digital Storytime page. 

Grab & Go crafts

Each week in we will have crafts ready for pick up! There will be a craft for kids ages 1 - 6 that will coincide with one of our Digital Storytimes. Please note that supplies are limited. Parents may call to register beginning the Monday of that particular week to reserve a craft bag for pickup that week curbside or during browsing hours.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Virtual Book Kits 

Check out the library’s Facebook page for weekly Virtual Book Kits. We will share a particular book and accompanying crafts/activities that can be done at home to extend the experience. Virtual Book Kits are also on our Reading Recommendations page. Click here for past kits.

HelpNow - Brainfuse HelpNow is now available for on demand eLearning for all ages and levels, offering personalized homework help in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science and social studies) including SAT preparation, skill building, and foreign language support. Students will communicate with live online tutors. Sign in with your Newington library card.

Happy Harvest - Craft Kit to Go
Monday, November 9 (special grab & go kit)

Kids in grades 1 – 5 can get a craft bag with festive fall crafts to make at home. Parents may call to register and arrange for pick up beginning Monday, November 9 and continuing through the month while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Sew Simple with Miss Sarah - Virtual
Tuesday, November 10

Join Miss Sarah for a virtual sewing class perfect for beginners and budding young tailors. Together you’ll go through all the steps to create your own hand sewn creations. This time we’ll learn how to make felt turkey plush. A video link and template will be available on the Kids events page.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Pajama Yoga – Virtual
Tuesday, November 17

For ages 4 – 8. Get your comfy pjs on and get ready to do some yoga! Beth Agdish, a certified Next Generation Yoga for Kids instructor, will teach us techniques and traditional poses.  A video link is available on the Kid’s Events page beginning the day of the program.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Simple Science @ Home - Virtual
Wednesday, November 18

Scientists are welcome to watch the Virtual Science Experiments with Ms. Joanne. Each experiment will use basic supplies, which you may even have in your kitchen. After watching enjoy doing the experiments on your own! A video link and supply list will be available on the Kids events page. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Cookbook Club – Virtual
Tuesday, November 24

Miss Beth has created a video cooking demo that you can do at home. Learn how to make a yummy and easy Thanksgiving side dish – butternut squash pouf! A video link will be available here beginning the day of the program. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Topic Totes

The Children’s Department is proud to debut their Topic Tote collection!  Have a child who loves Frozen? Trucks? Bugs? Need some books to encourage potty training or bedtime? Totes with books focused on one topic will be available for circulation. Parents can check out up-to-date topic lists and information on the new Children’s Reading Recommendation webpage.