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.

Family Storytime
Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (No program on Thanksgiving, November 28)

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

Parent – Child Workshop
Mondays, November 4 and 11, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.*
Tuesdays, November 5 and 12, 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!  

*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 5, 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.

Books and Babies!
Monday, November 11, 9:15 a.m.

Join us in a program for our youngest library fans!  Babies, ages 0 - 12 months, and their caregivers will enjoy a stimulating, age-appropriate program that will gently introduce them to the Library.  Babies will also receive a “Welcome to the Library” gift bag.  Please call to register beginning October 28.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Pajama Yoga
Tuesday, November 12, 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.  Registration begins October 29.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Junior Cookbook Club
Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 p.m.

Time to make the donuts!  First we will listen to The Donut Chef by Bob Staake, then we will make our own gluten-free microwaveable mochi donuts.  Registration for Junior Chefs in grades K-2 begins October 30.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails
Saturday, November 16, 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 2.

Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc.

Play with Us!
Tuesdays, November 19 - December  17, 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.

Stories and Art
Tuesday, November 19, 12:00 p.m.

Join us for a story and art program for children ages 2–4 and a caregiver.  Call to register beginning November 5.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club
Wednesday, November 20, 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, November 20, 6:30 p.m.

Join us this month as we make chocolate and strawberry stuffed French toast.  Registration for Chefs in grades 3 – 6 begins November 6.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails
Thursday, November 21, 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 7.

Donated by Natalie Harbeson.

Building with LEGO® Bricks
Saturday, November 23, 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.

Babies Love Art!
Monday, November 25, 10:15 a.m.

Babies 6 months to 24 months will bond, play and engage in stimulating art activities.  Our little artists will take home an age appropriate art project.  So much fun!  Registration begins November 11.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Just a Story and a Song!
Wednesdays, November 27 – December 18, 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.

Cinema City
Friday, November 29, 1:00 p.m.

Curl up and watch the newly released movie, Lion King, in the comfort of the Program Room.  The movie runs 118 minutes and is rated PG.  Snacks will be available.   

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tellabration – Wondrous Wonder: Stories and Movement
Saturday, November 30, 10:15 a.m.

As part of the state-wide month-long Tellebration, coordinated by the Connecticut Storytelling Center, we are hosting Rona Leventhal in Wondrous Wonder: Stories and Movement.  Rona will have you singing and laughing as she shares stories from the silly to the serious.  Suggested for ages 4 to 100!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.