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Newton Free Library Children's Events - August 14 - 20, 2023

Schools and Libraries

August 16, 2023

From: Newton Free Library

Sensational Play
Monday, August 14 from 10:30-11:30am

Drop by anytime in the hour for self-directed sensory activities. There will be stations set up around the room each with a different activity for children to explore at their own pace.

Ages: 2-4

Virtual Pajama Time
Monday, August 14 at 7pm

Get ready for bed by listening to these stories and songs that will help you drift off to dreamland.

Ages: 3 and up

Wake Up Sunshine Storytime
Tuesday, August 15 and 17 at 10am & 11am

Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians.

Ages: 0-2

Camp Crafts
Tuesday, August 15 at 2pm

Enjoy making friendship bracelets and more at this camp themed craft program.

Ages: 7-10

Little Beats
Wednesday, August 16 at 10:30am

Join Little Beats for 30 minutes of yoga inspired movement! This event is best for ages 1-5 and their adults, but all are welcome.

Draw Along Creatures
Wednesday, August 16 at 4pm

Draw Along Creatures continues with a focus on dragons! After creating a drawing of this popular creature from simple shapes, the artist instructor will show you how to create scenes from just your imagination.

Ages: 7-10

Registration required

Lego Free Play
Thursday, August 17 at 7pm

Come anytime during the hour to build, explore and create with legos!

Ages: 7-10

My First Storytime
Friday, August 18 at 10:30am

A songs and stories lapsit program for children, birth through 23 months, and their caregivers.

Ages: Birth to 23 months

Nature Explorers
Friday, August 18 at 1pm

Come learn a little about the world around us as we explore the wonders of nature. This week we will go on a nature walk!

Ages: 3-6

Dial a Story: Listen to a children’s librarian read you a story over the phone. Call 617-796-1415 to listen to a story anytime you like. A new story is recorded weekly. For kids of all ages.

Coming Up For Kids

Programming Break:

We will be taking a two week programming break in the Children’s Room from Monday, August 21 until Tuesday, September 5.

The Children’s Room will still be open so stop by and say hi!

Take and Make Woven Fish:

Stop by the Children's desk starting Monday, August 21 to pick up a craft to take home.
For ages 3-6 while supplies last.