Winter Drop-in Weekly Storytimes
March 18 - May 9

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.

Voting for Nutmeg Children’s Book Award

Children in grades 2-12 are invited to cast their ballots for the 2019 Nutmeg Book Award, Elementary, Intermediate, Middle School and High School levels, from April 1 - 27. Your vote counts! Be sure to read all or some of the nominated books before you vote. Lists and books are available in the Children’s and Teen Departments.

Play with Us!
Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 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, April 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 (No storytime on April 25)
Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

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

The Whole Tamale
Saturday, April 6, 10:30 a.m.

Songwriter, humorist, guitarist and master audio-storyteller, Nancy Tucker, will have us shouting out and laughing out loud.  Her music will entertain listeners of all ages.  Registration begins March 23^rd.

Pets and Caring Kids
Tuesday, April 9, 1:00 p.m.

The Connecticut Humane Society is coming to give us tips on how to keep pets happy and healthy.  The CHS does not bring live animals.  Suggested for grades K – 2.  Donations of pet supplies are requested. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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

This month we will welcome Spring by reading Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss.  Later we will make our own deviled eggs.  Registration for Junior Chefs in grades K–2 begins March 27.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Art Sparkles!
Thursday, April 11, 1:00 p.m.

Let's try some cool new and classic art forms.  Learn, explore, and discover your inner artist!  Registration for kids in grades 2-6 begins March 28.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Sciencetellers Present: Wild West: Mystery of the Golden Piano
Friday, April 12, 10:15 a.m.

OH NO!  A bank-robbing outlaw is in town but the Sheriff has vanished!  Audience members must help to stop the heist, but not before stopping a runaway train, escaping an abandoned mine and discovering how a mysterious piano can help to put a rotten cowboy behind bars.  Register kids in grades K – 5 beginning March 29^th.

Mary Poppins Delightful Double Feature Movie Matinee
Saturday, April 13, 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Spend a Jolly Saturday Holiday with us!  We will be showing Disney’s original Mary Poppins at 11 a.m. and Mary Poppins Returns at 2 p.m.  Bring a brown bag lunch from 1 to 2 p.m. and a camera for a special treat!  Attend one movie or both.  Popcorn, beverages, treats, and surprises will be served.  Adults and children welcome, singing along is optional.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.  Please pick up your free tickets at the Adult Information Desk.

Ready for Kindergarten
Mondays, April 15, 22 and 29, and May 6, 6:00 p.m.

Children who will be starting kindergarten for the 2019 – 2020 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 1.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Stories and Art
Tuesday, April 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 April 2.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club
Wednesday, April 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, April 17, 6:30 p.m.

This month we will be making carrot cake waffles.  Chefs in grades 3-6 may register beginning April 3.
 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails
Thursday, April 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 April 8.

Donated by Natalie Harbeson.

Tales to Tails
Saturday, April 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 April 6.

Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc.

My Gym
Thursday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. (replaces Family Storytime)

Join in with a movement program presented by My Gym of West Hartford.  Be prepared to climb, move and have FUN!  Suggested for kids 2 – 4 years of age.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Building with LEGO® Bricks
Saturday, April 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.

Sensory Sensation!
Tuesday, April 30, 2:30 p.m.

If you love to use your hands to squish, squeeze and explore, then join us and have fun with slime, cloud dough and other gooey surprises.  Register kids in grades K – 5 beginning April 16.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.


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