DOUBLE THE FUN!
Take Your Child to the Library Day AND
Winter Reading Kick Off – Reading Through Time
Saturday, February 1
10:15 a.m. – Jack Tuesday: Fairy Tale Investigator

Get ready to laugh with the Lionheart Puppet Company and the mystery starring Jack and several favorite storytime characters.  Call to register beginning January 18.  Recommended for ages 4 - 12.
All day we will have crafts and activities in the Children’s Room.  Also pick up a Winter Reading Program Activity Log to participate in the program and collect cool prizes.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Weekly Storytimes
February 3 - 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.

Pajama Music
Mondays, February 3 &10, 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.

Play with Us!
Tuesdays, February 4 - 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.

Movers and Shakers: A Musical Storytime
Tuesday, February 4, 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
Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

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

Junior Cookbook Club
Wednesday, February 12, 6:30 p.m.

Love is in the air!  Join us as we read Chick ‘n’ Pug: The Love Pug by Jennifer Gordon Sattler.  Later we will make petit fours desserts.  Junior Chefs in grades K - 2 may register beginning January 29. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails
Saturday, February 15, 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 February 1.

Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc.

Stories and Art
Tuesday, February 18, 12:00 p.m.

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

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Fun Through Time
Tuesday, February 18, 2:30 p.m.

Children in grades K – 4 are invited to play games and enjoy a flying saucer snack.  Call to register beginning February 4.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club
Wednesday, February 19, 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, February 19, 6:30 p.m.

This month we will be making chicken lettuce cups.  Chefs in grades 3 – 6 should call to register beginning February 5. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails
Thursday, February 20, 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 February 6.

Donated by Natalie Harbeson.

My Gym
Thursday, February 20, 6:30 p.m. (REPLACES FAMILY STORYTIME)

2-4 year olds and their caregivers 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.

Building with LEGO® Bricks
Saturday, February 22, 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.

Pajama Yoga
Tuesday, February 25, 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.  Please call to register beginning February 11.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.