Digital Storytimes:

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

Grab & Go crafts

Each week in March & April we will have crafts ready for pick up! There will be a Prek – 1^st Grade option and/or a Grade 2 – 5 option. Please note that supplies are limited. Parents may call to register & arrange curbside pickup beginning the Monday of that particular week to reserve a craft bag.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Children’s Book Bundles

Introducing a new service! Answer some questions online by filling out a special form, located on our Reading Recommendation page. Your librarians will select up to 10 customized book titles for your child. 

Children’s Winter Reading 2021: Reading Rules!
Monday, February 8 – Monday, March 15

Warm up with a good book and join the Children’s Winter Reading Program! Beginning on Monday, February 8, a Winter Reading Log* will be posted on the library’s website that can be printed from home. Once the log is completed, call the Children’s department to claim your reward, which can be picked up curbside. This reading program is for all children up to 6^th grade. Please note that all children’s programs will be done virtually through our website or other media.
*If unable to print a Summer Reading Log from home, please contact the Children’s Department at 860-665-8720.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Spring Art Show – Virtual

For kids & teens. Join us for our first ever virtual art exhibit! Send us a picture of your original artwork that we can share on our webpage. Your piece can be any kind of art: painting, drawing, fan art, crochet, origami …anything goes! Please email images to  lucykiddept@gmail.com. Be sure to include your first name and age. We will be collecting submissions until March 22. More info will be available online. We can’t wait to see the creative spirit of Newington!

Zoom Together Storytime – Virtual
Wednesday, March 10 and 24, 10:15 a.m.

Join us for an all ages story time.  We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning. Registration required. An email with the Zoom link will be sent out prior to the event.

Tales to Tails
Thursday, March 11, 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 March 1. 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. 

Spring Forward Booktalks

Need some reading recommendations? Check out our booktalk videos! We will have book recommendations for grades 3 – 6. The video links will be available in late March on our Kid’s Events page. 

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

We are excited to share the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program with our patrons! This self-paced program encourages families to explore the world of books, get prizes, grow as readers, and have fun together. The library is here to cheer you on and connect you and your baby, toddler, or preschooler with books perfect for laughs, cuddles, and building literacy skills. More information will be available on our website.

Pop-Up Picks

Watch out for our pop-up book picks! Each week (you never know when!) a curated batch of Children’s books & a small prize will pop up on our library’s Facebook page. If you’re interested, act fast! Call the Children’s Department to reserve the books for checkout and YOU get to keep the prize. 

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.