Grab & Go crafts

Each week in August 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. 

New Nutmeg Booktalks
Need some reading recommendations? Check out our booktalk videos on the brand new CT Nutmeg Award nominees! We will have book recommendations for grades 2 – 6. The video links are available here.

Stories, Songs, and Sunshine
Tuesdays, October 5, 12, 19, and 26,10:30 a.m.

Join us for an all ages story time OUTDOORS! We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning. We will be located on the Library Green near the lower Garfield Street parking lot. Please bring blankets or chairs for your family. Registration begins two weeks prior to the listed dates. 

Family Storytime
Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 6:00 p.m.

Stories, songs and more for the whole family! We will be located on the Library Green near the lower Garfield Street parking lot. Please bring blankets or chairs for your family. Registration begins two weeks prior to the listed dates.

Tales to Tails
Thursday, October 14, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 15-minute session reading to Ellie, a certified therapy dog. We will meet outside on the Library Green. Call to register beginning September 30.

Donated by Natalie Harbeson.

Culinary Delights: Brooklyn Style Soft Pretzels - Virtual
Monday, October 18

Chef Rob Scott is back with the ultimate snack! Watch as he makes delicious Brooklyn style soft pretzels. A video link & the recipe will be available on the Kid’s Events page beginning the day of the program.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.    

Pumpkin Palooza to Go!
Monday, October 18 (special grab & go kit)

For grades 1 – 5. It’s a pumpkin-filled good time! Parents may call beginning Monday, October 18 to reserve a craft bag filled with fun fall crafts.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Cookbook Club
Wednesday, October 20, 6:00 pm

Kids in grades 3 – 6 can sign up for a modified Cookbook Club that will take place on the Library Green. We will be making turkey ranch pinwheel wraps. Space is limited. Registration begins October 6.

Sponsored with the Friends of the Library.

StoryWalk®

Who said you can’t read & walk at the same time? Visit the Library Green for our special StoryWalk®! Walk together and enjoy Monster Trouble by Lane Fredrickson along the way. Use #lrwlkids on Instagram so we can see that you visited! Scan the QR code at the end to be entered to win a prize. Call 860-665-8720 for more details.

Sponsored with the Friends of the Library.

Spooky Reads Booktalks

If you love creepy books, check out our Spooky Reads booktalk videos! We will have book recommendations for grades 3 – 6. The video links will be available in mid-October on our Reading Recommendations page. We will also have a Fall Favorites booktalk video for grades 1 – 2!

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 or by clicking here.

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.