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.

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

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

Parent – Child Workshop
Monday, November 5, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.*
Tuesday,  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. 
*A light supper will be served before the evening sessions.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Movers and Shakers: A Musical Storytime
Tuesday, November 6, 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.

Turkey Tuesday
Tuesday, November 6, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Join us in an afternoon of fun doing turkey crafts, snacks and games.  Registration for kids in grades K-6 begins October 23.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Play with Us!
Tuesdays, November 13 - 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.

Junior Cookbook Club
Wednesday, November 14, 6:30 p.m.

Join us as we read Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall and then make stained glass window cookies.   Registration for Junior Chefs in grades K-2 begins October 31.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails
Thursday, November 15, 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 November 1.

Donated by Natalie Harbeson.

Songs, Stories and Smiles
Thursday, November 15, 6:30 p.m.

PJ Library and Solomon Schechter Day School are hosting Family Storytime tonight.  They will be sharing songs and stories about being kind to our world.  A nature craft and a snack will follow.

Tales to Tails
Saturday, November 17, 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 November 3.

Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc.

Stories and Art
Tuesday, November 20,12:00 p.m.

Join us for a story and art program for children ages 2–4 and a caregiver.  Please call to register beginning November 6.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

My Gym
Wednesday, November 21,10:15 a.m.

2-4 year olds are welcome to join in with a movement program presented by My Gym of West Hartford.  Be prepared to climb, move and have FUN!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club
Wednesday, November 21, 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.

Building with LEGO® Bricks
Saturday, November 21, 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.

Just a Story and a Song!
Wednesday, November 28, 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.

Cookbook Club
Wednesday, November 28, 6:30 p.m.

This month we will be making gluten-free chocolate mochi donuts in the microwave.  Registration for Chefs in grades 3 – 6 begins November 14.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.