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

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

Play with Us!
Tuesdays, January 7 - March 3, 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.

Weekly Storytimes
January 6 – February 27

Our regular Winter Session 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.

Movers and Shakers: A Musical Storytime
Tuesday, January 7, 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.

Junior Cookbook Club
Wednesday, January 8, 6:30 p.m.

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Join us as we celebrate the Chinese New Year by reading Ruby’s Chinese New Year by Vickie Lee.  Then we will make scallion pancakes.  Registration for Junior Chefs in grades K-2 begins December 26.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Pajama Music
Mondays, January 13 – February 10, 6:00 p.m. (No Class January 20)

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.

Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club
Wednesday, January 15, 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, January 15, 6:30 p.m.

Kung Hei Fat Choi!  Join us as we celebrate Chinese New Year by making gluten-free sweet rice flour pancakes.  Registration for chefs in grades 3–6 begins January 2.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails
Saturday, January 18, 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 January 4.

Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc.

Stories and Art
Tuesday, January 21, 12:00 p.m.

Join us for a story and art program for children ages 2–4 and a caregiver.  Call to register beginning January 7.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Li’l Chefs
Wednesday, January 22, 6:00 p.m.

Love cooking with your kids?  This program is for preschoolers, ages 3 – 4 years old and caregivers.  We will start with a story and then make “frushi”, that’s fruit sushi!  Registration begins January 8.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails
Thursday, January 23, 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 January 9.

Donated by Natalie Harbeson.

Building with LEGO® Bricks
Saturday, January 25, 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.