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Newton Free Library Children's Events - September 25 - October 1, 2023

Schools and Libraries

September 26, 2023

From: Newton Free Library

Virtual Pajama Time

Monday, September 25 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

Make Way for Storytime

Tuesday, September 26 and Thursday, September 28 at 10am and 11am

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

 Ages: 0-2

Pokemon Club

Tuesday, September 26 at 4pm

Gather with fellow Pokemon fans to do simple crafts, watch an episode of Pikachu and Friends and of course play some Pokemon!

 Ages: 7 and up

Movers and Shakers

Wednesday, September 27 at 10:30am

In this storytime we will  have lots of fun moving and dancing to some familiar rhymes and songs.

Ages: 2-4

Theater Games

Wednesday, September 27 at 4pm

Join us for drama-inspired activities designed to cultivate creativity and self expression.

Ages: 8-11

Registration required

3/4th Grade Writing Group

Wednesday, September 27 at 7pm

Participants will learn to expand their thoughts and descriptions, and will have time to work and share each session. 

Please note this program is for kids who are interested in writing and are excited to actively participate in the monthly writing activities.

When you register, you're registering at the same time for ALL 4 months.

Ages: 3rd and 4th grade

Registration required

My First Storytime

Friday, September 29 at 10:30am

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

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.

Dance Me a Story

Monday, October 2 at 11:30am

Draw Along

Wednesday, October 4 at 4pm

Early Literacy Festival

Saturday, October 7 from 10 to 12pm

Book Recommendations: New Books

Check out our full list of books for kids here.

Ghost Book by Remy Lai: July Chen can see ghosts but tries to ignore them until she meets a ghost of a boy and tries to save him in this spine tingling graphic novel.

Together We Swim by Valerie Bolling: This charming picture book depicts a child learning to swim with the help of his family.

The Deep! Wild Life at the Ocean’s Darkest Depths by Lindsey Leigh: Find out all you ever wanted to know and more in this compilation of animal facts from the deepest parts of the ocean.