Newington Wishing Day
Tuesday, May 1

What’s your deepest wish for yourself and/or our Town?  Based on the NY Times bestseller The Wishtree by Katherine Applegate, we will have our own Newington Wishtree ready all day long to accept your written wishes.  Tie it to the tree and see what happens!

Play with Us!
Tuesdays, May 1, 8, 15, and 29, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. (NO CLASS MAY 22)

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, May 1, 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.

Crafts of Kindness
Tuesday, May 1, 2:30 p.m.

Children in grades K-4 are invited to make crafts and cards for the special people in their lives.  Children may also write a wish (or two) to hang on our Newington Wishtree.  Registration begins on April 17.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Family Storytime
Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

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

Snapology Saturdays
Saturday, May 5, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 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.

Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 5, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Stop by to join the fun of Free Comic Book Day.  Dress as your favorite character and earn a chance to win a prize.  Partake in crafts, photo opportunities, a free comic book and a chance meeting with some of Newington’s top cosplay actors!
Comic Books donated by Eye Opener Comic Store.
Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Ready for Kindergarten
Monday, May 7, 6:00 p.m.

Children who will be starting kindergarten for the 2018 – 2019 school year, and a caregiver are invited to listen to stories and participate in lots of hands-on activities that will help children to develop the skills needed for a successful start in school.  In order to create a special one-on-one learning time with your soon to be kindergartener, please make other arrangements for siblings.  Please call to register beginning April 2.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Jr. Cookbook Club
Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 p.m.

This month we will read Sunflower House by Eve Bunting and then make sunflower crunch balls.  Junior Chefs in grades K – 2 may call to register beginning April 25.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Babies Love Music!
Monday, May 14, 10:15 a.m.

Babies 6-24 months will have fun experiencing music with a caregiver.  Come dance, sing, explore instruments and hear a musical story in this special program.  Registration begins on April 30.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Stories and Art
Tuesday, May 15, 12:00 p.m.

Join us for a story and art program for 2–4 year olds and their caregivers.  Please call to register beginning May 1.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Just a Story and a Song!
Wednesdays, May 16 and 30, 10:15 a.m. (No Storytime on May 23)

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.

Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club
Wednesday, May 16, 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.

Tales to Tails
Saturday, May 19, 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. Call for more information or to register beginning May 5.
Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc.

Super Science Explorers
Mondays, May 21, June 4 and 11, 6:00 p.m.

Scientists ages 3 – 6 and their caregivers may join us for a three week series of experiments and fun activities.  Please register beginning May 7.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails
Tuesday, May 22, 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 May 8.
Donated by Kerrie Lurate.