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.

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.

Babies Love Art! – Virtual
Monday, December 7

Parents, join us for a virtual program where we will teach you how to create stimulating art activities for your little one from the comfort of your own home! These art activities are geared for babies ages 6 months to 24 months. A video link will be available here beginning the day of the program.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 

Just Chill – Craft Kit to Go
Monday, December 7

Kids in grades 1 – 5 can make three cold weather-themed crafts to keep for themselves or give as gifts. Parents may call to register and arrange for pick up beginning Monday, December 7 and continuing through the month while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Sew Simple with Miss Sarah - Virtual
Tuesday, December 8

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 a snowman ornament. A video link and template will be available on the Kids events page.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Cookbook Club – Virtual
Wednesday, December 16

Miss Beth has created a video cooking demo that you can do at home. We will make gluten-free chocolate mochi mug cake! Call to sign up for your recipe kit beginning Monday, December 7. A video link will be available here beginning the day of the program. A link to the recipe will accompany the video. Enjoy!  

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails – Virtual
Thursday, December 17, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 10-minute session reading to Harper, a new canine friend. Call to register beginning December 3. Registrants will receive specific time slots on Zoom. Families are responsible for providing a book, but remember we offer curbside pickup if you need help!

Donated by Jeanette Francini. 

Turning Pages – Virtual
Wednesday, December 23, 11:00 a.m.

For ages 3 – 6. Do you have a ballet fan at home? Join a dance professional from Ballet Theatre Company for a movement-focused storytelling experience! Stories will come to life in ways that engage the whole body. Come on a storybook adventure featuring The Nutcracker this month! Registration required. An email with the Zoom link will be sent out prior to the event.  

Simple Science @ Home - Virtual
Tuesday, December 29

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.

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.