September is
Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Calling all children from birth through 8^th grade who live in Newington! Come to the Children’s department anytime in September to sign up for a library card and receive a free goody bag (new registrants only).

Play with Us!

Tuesdays
September 5, 12, 19 and 26
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs.  Meet with birth to three-year-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers.  All are welcome.
Partnered with Creative Interventions, LLC.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Movers and Shakers
A Musical Storytime

Tuesday, September 5, 12:00 p.m.

Children ages 2-4 and a caregiver are invited to experience music in this high-energy program.  Come sing, explore instruments and rhythm patterns, dance and more.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Just a Story and a Song!

Wednesdays, September 6 and 13, 10:15 a.m.

Join us for a thirty minute all ages storytime.  We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning.

Jr. Cookbook Club

Wednesday, September 6, 6:30 p.m.

Join us as we read The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle.  Later, we will make our own edible spiders!  Junior Chefs in grades K-2 may call to register beginning August 23.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Family Storytime

Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ’round.

Pajama Music

Mondays
September 11, 18, 25 and October 2
6:00 p.m.

Children ages 2-4 and a caregiver are invited to experience music together.  We will sing, explore instruments and rhythm patterns, and listen to great music that will get you moving and dancing.  Finally, we will wind down with a bedtime story.  Come join the fun!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Dahl’s Birthday Fun!

Tuesday, September 12, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Come celebrate Roald Dahl's Birthday with cake, games and crafts. Please call to register children in grades K-6 beginning August 29.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Cookbook Club

Wednesday, September 13, 6:30 p.m.

Happy Birthday to Roald Dahl!  To celebrate, we will make one of his “Revolting Recipes” based on his many stories.  Chefs in grades 3-6 may call to register beginning August 30.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails

Saturday, September 16, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 15 minute session
reading to a certified therapy dog. Beginning September 2 please call to register.
Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc.

Fall Drop-in Weekly Storytimes

September 18 - November 16

Our regular fall weekly storytimes for ages 9 months through 6 years.  To choose the right one for your child, pick up a detailed schedule in the Children’s department or check our webpage.

Stories and Art

Tuesday, September 19, 12:00 p.m.

Join us for a story and art program for children ages 2–4 and a caregiver.  Please call to register beginning September 5.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails

Tuesday, September 19, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 15 minute session reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog.  Please call to register beginning September 5.
Donated by Kerrie Lurate.

Summer Reading Recognition Assemblies

Wednesday, September 20, Anna Reynolds and Elizabeth Green Schools
Friday, September 22, John Paterson and Ruth Chaffee Schools

Children who read for 200 minutes or more for Build a Better World will receive a certificate at special school assemblies on these days. All students will enjoy a performance of comedy and juggling by Bryson Lang.
Assemblies funded by the PTA/PTOs of Newington Elementary Schools.

Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club

Wednesday, September 20, 4:00 p.m.

Like to play chess and/or checkers?  We will set up our program room with sets and a knowledgeable adult and teens who can provide basic assistance.  Snacks will be available.  Bring a friend or find one here!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Cinema City

Thursday, September 21, 1:00 p.m.

Curl up and watch a newly released movie in the comfort of the program room.  Snacks will be available.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Building with LEGO® Bricks

Saturday, September 23, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with LEGO® bricks. Due to safety concerns, infants and toddlers will not be allowed in the room.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Lucy's Kids Blog

Visit Lucy's Kids Blog from the Lucy Robbins Welles Children's department in Newington, CT. Our blog will keep you up to date with the happenings in the Children's department. In addition, we will post recipes from our very popular Cookbook Club series, Nutmeg Book Award information, reading activities, craft ideas, and more.

The Friends of the Library sponsor many of these programs.  If you would like to become a member of the Friends, please click on the image and you will be taken to the Friends' page.  Thank you!