Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Calling all children from birth through 6^th grade who live in Newington! Come to the Children’s Department anytime between September 3 – 30 to sign up for a library card and receive a free goody bag (new registrants only).

Play with Us!
Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17 and 24, 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, September 3, 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, September 4 and 11, 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.

Pajama Music
Mondays, September 9, 16, 23 and 30, 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.

Junior Cookbook Club
Wednesday, September 11, 6:30 p.m.

Join us as we read Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie by Herman Parish.  Then we will make our own no-bake apple crisp.  Junior Chefs in grades K-2 may call to register beginning August 28.


Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Fall Drop-in Weekly Storytimes
September 16 - November 21

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.

Stories and Art
Tuesday, September 17, 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 September 3.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club
Wednesday, September 18, 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, September 18, 6:30 p.m.

This month we will make a variety of sweet and savory dips.  Chefs in grades 3-6 may call to register beginning September 4.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Summer Reading Recognition Assemblies
Thursday, September 19, Anna Reynolds and Elizabeth Green Schools
Friday, September 20, John Paterson and Ruth Chaffee Schools

Children who participated in the A Universe of Stories, summer reading program will receive a certificate at special school assemblies these days. All students will enjoy a performance of To the Moon and Back, a Library Magic Show by Matt the Balloon Man.

Assemblies funded by the PTA/PTOs of Ruth Chaffee, Elizabeth Green, John Paterson and Anna Reynolds Schools.

Tales to Tails
Saturday, September 21, 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 September 7.
Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc.

Tales to Tails
Thursday, September 26, 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 September 12.

Donated by Natalie Harbeson.

Building with LEGO® Bricks
Saturday, September 28, 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.

Cinema City
Monday, September 30, 1:00 p.m.

Curl up and watch the newly released Disney movie Aladdin in the comfort of the Program Room.  Snacks will be available.   

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.