Grab & Go crafts
Through the end of June, we will have crafts ready for pick up! There will be a Prek – 1^st Grade available weekly. Please note that supplies are limited. Parents may call to reserve a craft bag & arrange pickup beginning the Monday of that particular week.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

HelpNow - Brainfuse HelpNow is now available for on demand eLearning for all ages and levels, offering personalized homework help in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science and social studies) including SAT preparation, skill building, and foreign language support. Students will communicate with live online tutors. Sign in with your Newington library card.

Children’s Book Bundles
Let us create a personalized book bundle for your child! Answer some questions online by filling out a special form, located on our Reading Recommendation page. Your librarians will select up to 10 customized book titles for your child. 

Nutmeg Booktalks
Need some reading recommendations? Check out our booktalk videos on the brand new CT Nutmeg Award nominees! We will have book recommendations for grades 2 – 6. The video links are available here.

Indoor Stories, Songs, and Sunshine
Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, and 28, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for an all-ages story time INDOORS! We’ll welcome in the morning with stories and songs. Please attend with no more than one adult per child due to our limited capacity. Registration is required.

Outdoor Stories, Songs, and Sunshine
Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, and 28, 11:30 a.m.
Join us for an all-ages story time OUTDOORS! Weather permitting, we’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two).  We will be located on the Library Green. Please remember to bring seating (blankets or chairs). This will be a repeat storytime from the previous indoor session. Registration required.

Indoor Family Storytime
Thursdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 6:00 p.m.
Stories, songs and more for the whole family! Please attend with no more than one adult per child due to our limited capacity. Registration is required.

SUMMER READING KICK-OFF – ALL AGES
Summer Reading 2022 – Oceans of Possibilities 
Friday, June 17, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Help us kick off a great summer of reading activities!  Get an Activity Passport and visit all the stations at the kick-off. Check out our bubble dance party! There will also be balloon twisting, glitter tattoos, a petting zoo, and more. Plus, receive your summer reading game board and starter kit!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Submarine Serenade
Wednesday, June 22, 11:00 a.m.
Michele Urban from My Music Room is back in person to share a rich musical adventure teeming with songs, movement, fun games, and ocean-themed rhythm instruments. Children ages 1-7 may register beginning June 8. 

StoryWalk®
Our special StoryWalk® is located on the Library Green. Walk together and enjoy a story along the way. A new story, Off & Away by Cale Atkinson, will be up in late June. Use #lrwlkids on Instagram so we can see that you visited or scan the QR code to answer a brief survey. If you take the QR Code survey, you have the chance to win a prize! Call 860-665-8720 for more details.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten
We are excited to share the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program with our patrons! This self-paced program encourages families to explore the world of books, get prizes, grow as readers, and have fun together. The library is here to cheer you on and connect you and your baby, toddler, or preschooler with books perfect for laughs, cuddles, and building literacy skills. More information will be available on our website or by clicking here.

Indoor Challenges
Our department has put together some fun, passive activities for kids to enjoy indoors! Come check out our I-Spy tank and see what you can spot. Challenge yourself with our Spring Scavenger Hunt to see if you can find all the books. Lastly, check out the obstacle courses we have waiting for you in our book stacks. We hope you enjoy!

Topic Totes
Check out the Children’s Department's Topic Tote collection!  Have a child who loves gardening? Trucks? Bugs? Need some books to encourage potty training or bedtime? Totes with books focused on one topic will be available for circulation. Parents can check out up-to-date topic lists and information on the new Children’s Reading Recommendation webpage.