Lucy Robbins Welles Library

Children's Events Newsletter for January 2018

Lucy Robbins Welles Library | 95 Cedar Street | Newington, CT 06111

Telephone: 860-665-8720 | Fax: 860-667-1255

You can call to register for programs.

For Adult or Teen: 860-665-8700

For Children's: 860-665-8720

Children's

Play with Us!
Tuesdays, January 9 – February 27, 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.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Partnered with Creative Interventions, LLC.

Movers and Shakers: A Musical Storytime
Tuesday, January 2, 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!
Wednesday, January 3, 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.

Family Storytime
Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round.

Jr. Cookbook Club
Wednesday, January 10, 6:30 p.m.

This month we will read A Special Gift for Grammy by Jean Craighead George and then we will make our own special gifts in a jar. Please call to register Junior Chefs in grades K-2 beginning November 29.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Building with LEGO® Bricks
Saturday, January 13, 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 Chess and Checkers Club
Wednesday, January 17, 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.

Cookbook Club
Wednesday, January 17, 6:30 p.m.

Join us this month for an evening tea. We will make finger sandwiches and enjoy some traditional English tea treats. Chefs in grades 3–6 may call to register beginning January 3.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Winter Reading Kick-Off – Swing into Reading!
Rainforest Lullaby
Saturday, January 20, 10:30 a.m.

Children, ages 4-12, are invited to journey with Animal Embassy into the night time Rainforest. Meet some living examples of the fascinating creatures that roam the Rainforest at night. A flyer with details of the Winter Reading Program will be available as of December 1.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails
Saturday, January 20, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Children who need to boost their reading skills, or just love a good doggie cuddle, may sign up for a 15 minute session reading to a certified R.E.A.D. dog. Please call to register beginning December 2.
Donated by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts.

Pajama Music
Mondays, January 22 – February 12, 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

Snapology Saturdays
Saturday, January 27, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Join us for Open Creative Play with LEGO® bricks, motors, gears and other fun and challenging building components. Learn new techniques, explore technologies, and share in the love of building, creating, and 'Learning through Play'. This event is open to all patrons ages 3 through high school! This is a drop in program.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Rainforest Crafts
Tuesday, January 30, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

You have a half day, so in celebration of our Winter Reading Program we will be making some colorful rainforest crafts. Please call to register kids in grades K-5 beginning January 16.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails
Tuesday, January 30, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Children who need to boost their reading skills, or just love a good doggie cuddle, may sign up for a 15 minute session, reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog. Please call to register beginning January 16.
Donated by Kerry Lurate, Registered Therapy Dog Trainer.