Dance Me a Story: Monday, October 3 at 11:30am. The Joanne Langione Dance Center brings us this fun, family event where music, movement and literature align to encourage exploration and imaginative play! 

Virtual Pajama Time!  Monday, October 3 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: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am OR 11:15am. Join us for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. For children 0-4 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.

Draw Along: Werewolves! Wednesday, October 5 at 4pm. Draw Along Creatures continues with a focus on werewolves! After creating a drawing of this creature from simple shapes, the artist instructor will show you how to create scenes from just your imagination. Space is limited. Registration (required) is only available for ages 7-10.

My First Storytime: Friday, October 7 at 10:30am. A songs and stories lapsit program for children, birth through 23 months, and their caregivers.

Coming Up For Kids

Take and Make: Yarn Wrapped Monster! Starting Tuesday, October 11. Pick up a kit at the children's desk and we will provide you with everything you need to complete the project. Available as long as supplies last. You just need to provide scissors, glue, tape and your imagination. Craft is geared toward 3-6 year olds.

Matt Heaton Family Singalong: Wednesday, October 12 at 10:30am. Matt Heaton brings an infectious energy to his singalongs. Peppered with well known classics and a few soon-to-be classics, and performed with panache on guitar & banjo, Matt makes music for parents and kids alike. Your Friends' membership made this program possible. Join us! [email protected].

The Write Stuff: Wednesday, October 12 at 6:30pm. Does your child like to write? Are they in second grade? Then this program is for them! Each month we will learn about a different type of writing, including creative writing, non fiction, comics and small moments. Participants will learn to expand their thoughts and description as they grow as writers. They will have time to work and share each session. We meet on the second Wednesday of the month. Registration is required. When you register, you register for ALL 4 sessions: 10/12, 11/9, 12/14 and 1/11. For more information, please email either [email protected] or [email protected].

Newton Early Childhood Fair: Saturday, October 15 at 10am. Join us for an early childhood fair hosted by Family ACCESS Community Connections. Aimed at parents and caregivers of children ages birth to 8. We will have early childhood resources and hands-on activities for the kids. Tom Knight and his musical puppets will perform around 11am!