Voting for Nutmeg Children’s Book Award
Children in grades 2-12 are invited to cast their ballots for the 2018 Nutmeg Book Award, Elementary, Intermediate, Teen and High School levels, from April 2 - 28. Your vote counts! Be sure to read all or some of the nominated books before you vote. Lists and books are available in the Children’s and Teen Departments.

Give Peas a Chance!
Monday, April 2, 6:30 p.m.

Kate Samela, author of Give Peas a Chance; the foolproof guide to feeding your picky toddler, will do a presentation covering a number of different picky eating habits and provide parents with a unique set of tips and secrets to create stress-free mealtimes.  A Question and Answer Session will follow the presentation.  Please call to register.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Play with Us!
Tuesdays, April 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, April 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.

Pajama Yoga
Tuesday, April 3, 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.
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.

Builders Club
Monday, April 9, 2:00 p.m.

Join us in creating with LEGO® bricks, and keva planks.  Due to safety concerns, infants and toddlers will not be allowed in the room. 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Nutmeg Book Party
Tuesday, April 10, 2:00 p.m.

Have you read a Nutmeg Award book this year?  If you are in 2^nd through 6^th grade, you are invited to our Nutmeg Book Party.  There will be activities, snacks and, of course, voting for your favorite book!  Registration begins March 27.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

My Gym
Wednesday, April 11, 10:15 a.m. (replaces the 2 year old storytime)

2-4 year olds 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.

Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club
Wednesday, April 11, 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.

Jr. Cookbook Club
Wednesday, April 11, 6:30 p.m.

This month we will read Manners are NOT for Monkeys by Heather Tekavec.  Later we will make banana bread to be baked at home.  Junior Chefs in grades K–2 may call to register beginning March 28.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Art Sparks!
Thursday, April 12, 2:00 p.m.

Let's try some cool new and classic art forms.  Learn, explore, and discover your inner artist!  Registration for kids in grades 1-6 begins March 29.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Cinema City - Coco
Friday, April 13, 12:00 p.m.

In Disney/Pixar’s vibrant tale of family, fun and adventure, an aspiring young musician named Miguel embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors.  The movie is rated PG and runs 110 minutes long.  Bring your lunch and we will provide desserts.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Spring Craft Day
Saturday, April 14, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

It’s Spring in the Children’s Department.  Table crafts will be set up for your enjoyment all day long.  Stop by to create a colorful craft!
Sponsored by the Newington High School National English Honor Society.

Family Movie Day: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Saturday, April 14, 1:00 p.m.
Gene Wilder stars in this magical, musical fantasy for the young & young at heart.  The mysterious candy maker hides a Golden Ticket inside 5 of his famous candy bars.  The kids who find them are invited to a tour of the wondrous, wacky Wonka factory, and a chance for an even grander prize -- if they can resist temptation.  Rated G, this film runs 100 minutes.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Ready for Kindergarten
Mondays, April 16, 23 and 30, and May 7, 6:00 p.m.

Children who will be starting kindergarten for the 2018 – 2019 school year, and a caregiver are invited to listen to stories and participate in lots of hands-on activities that will help children to develop the skills needed for a successful start in school.  In order to create a special one-on-one learning time with your soon to be kindergartener, please make other arrangements for siblings.  Please call to register beginning April 2.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Stories and Art
Tuesday, April 17, 12:00 p.m.

Join us for a story and art program for 2–4 year olds and their caregivers.  Please call to register beginning April 3.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Cinema City – Fern Gully
Tuesday, April 17, 2:30 p.m.

In celebration of Earth Day we will be showing the movie Fern Gully – The Last Rainforest.  The magical inhabitants of a rainforest fight to save their home, which is threatened by logging and a polluting force of destruction called Hexxus.  The movie is a classic produced in 1992 with the voices of Robin Williams, Tim Curry and Cheech Marin.  It is rated G and runs for 76 minutes.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Cookbook Club
Wednesday, April 18, 6:30 p.m.

This month we will be making carrot cake to be baked at home.  Chefs in grades 3-6 should call to register beginning April 4.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails
Saturday, April 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. Call for more information or to register beginning April 7.
Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc.

Books and Babies!
Monday, April 23, 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 April 9.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails
Tuesday, April 24, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 15 minute session reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog.  Please call to register beginning April 10.
Donated by Kerrie Lurate.

Building with LEGO® Bricks
Saturday, April 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.