Fall Drop-in Weekly Storytimes
October 1 - November 15

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 at www.newingtonct.gov/library.

Play with Us!
Tuesdays, October 2 and 9, 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, October 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.

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

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

Let’s Get Goosebumps!
Tuesday, October 9, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Scare yourself silly!  Enjoy an hour of Goosebumps books, movies, snacks and activities.  Beginning September 25 please call to register children in grades
K-6.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Junior Cookbook Club
Wednesday, October 10, 6:30 p.m.

Join us as we read Mr. Wolf’s Pancakes by Jan Fearnley.  Later we will make pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes of our own.  Junior Chefs in grades K-2 may call to register beginning September 26.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Parent – Child Workshop
Mondays, October 15, 22 and 29, and November 5, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.*
Tuesdays, October 16, 23 and 30, and November 6, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

Family Place is presenting a 4-week series of free workshops for parents and their 1-3 year-old children. Meet other families, share thoughts, and talk with librarians and child development experts as you play and read with your child. Find out about community services that can help you and your family. Brothers and sisters under 5 are invited to join the fun!  Please call to register beginning October 1. 
*A light supper will be served before the evening sessions.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Stories and Art
Tuesday, October 16, 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 October 2.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Pajama Yoga
Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m.

Namaste everyone!  That means peace.  Children ages 4-8 and their caregivers are invited to come to the Library in comfortable pajamas to have fun doing Yoga together.  Beth Agdish, a certified Next Generation Yoga for Kids instructor, will teach us techniques and traditional poses.  Mats will be provided to those who do not bring one.  Please call to register beginning October 2.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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

This month we will make pumpkin chocolate chip bread to be baked at home.  Chefs in grades 3-6 may call to register beginning October 3.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails
Thursday, October 18, 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.  Please call to register beginning October 4.
Donated by Natalie Harbeson.

Tales to Tails
Saturday, October 20 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.  Please call to register beginning October 6.
Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc.

Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club
Wednesday, October 24, 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.

Li’l Chefs
Wednesday, October 24, 6:00 p.m.

Little kids can cook too!  This new program is for preschoolers, ages 3 – 4 years old and caregivers.  We will start with a story and then make pumpkin pudding.  Yum!  Please register beginning October 10.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Pumpkin-Palooza!
Thursday, October 25, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

It’s a pumpkin filled good time!  Drop in to make different kinds of pumpkin crafts, or decorate a pumpkin that you bring from home.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Leslie Bulion Book Signing
Friday, October 26, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Due to the generosity of the Sliva Family, Leslie Bulion will be coming to Newington on October 26.  She is the author and illustrator of various fiction books as well as a series of science poetry books.  Her newest, Leaf Litter Critters, will make you laugh, learn and say “ewwww”.  Ms. Bulion will be speaking to all third and fourth graders at Newington High School in the morning and will be here to sign books.  Books will be available for sale at the Library.

The author visit is sponsored by the Adella S. and John M. Sliva Memorial Fund

Safety with Ume and Pam
Saturday, October 27, 10:15 a.m.

Come meet Ume the Guide Dog and her Owner Pam Garde! Hear a story about how Ume keeps Pam safe. A free drawing will be included at the end of the program.

Sponsored by the General Federation of Woman's Club of Newington Wethersfield

Building with LEGO® Bricks
Saturday, October 27, 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.