Children's Events

Take and Make Craft: Starting November 14 pick up a take home craft at the children’s desk. Geared towards children ages 3-6 this month’s craft is a spiky hedgehog puppet. Available while supplies last.  

Watercolor Craft: Monday, November 14 at 4pm. Learn about the importance of water conservation using the book We are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom which tells the tale of a Native American girl standing up to protect this important resource. Then do a craft activity that explores water based paint and how it reacts to other materials. For kids ages 5 and up.  

Sensational Play: Monday, November 14 at 10:30am. Drop by anytime between 10:30 and 11:30 for self-directed sensory activities for ages 2-4. There will be stations set up around the room, each with a different activity for children to explore at their own pace. 

Virtual Pajama Time: Monday, November 14 at 7pm. Monday, November 7 at 7pm. Get ready for bed by listening to these stories and songs that will help you drift off to dreamland. Put on your pajamas, cuddle with a loved one and bring your favorite stuffed animal friend! For kids ages 3 and up.

Wake Up Sunshine Storytime: Tuesday, November 15 and Thursday, November 17 at 10:30 OR 11:15am. Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. For children 0-4 and their caregivers.

Little Beats: Wednesday, November 16 at 10:30am. Join Little Beats for 30 minutes of yoga inspired movement in the new children’s program room! This event is best for ages 1-5 and their adults, but all are welcome.

Draw Along: Dino Edition. Wednesday, November 16 at 4pm. Draw Along continues with a focus on Stegosaurus! 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. Registration (required) is only available for ages 7-10 

My First Storytime: Friday, November 18 at 10:30am. A songs and stories lapsit program for children, birth through 23 months, and their caregivers.

Coming Up For Kids

Dino Coloring Day: Saturday, November 26 at 10am. Drop by the children’s program room for some self-directed coloring and simple crafts all about dinos. For children ages 2-5. 

Book Recommendations for Native American Heritage Month

Check out our full list of books for Native American Heritage Month here.

Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith. Enjoy this collection of short stories celebrating Native communities.

Powwow Day by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight. Experience the celebration through the eyes of River who is watching her friends and family from the sidelines because she isn't feeling well enough to participate.

Kapaemahu by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson, illustrated by Daniel Sousa. A retelling of the story of four spirits bringing healing powers to the island of Hawai?i .