Mother Goose on the Loose

Drop-in Lapsits

We will be offering drop-in lapsits on four Fridays and the third Saturday of the month for children under 2, with their caregivers.

Fridays, June 1, 8, 15 and 22 at 3:00 pm

Saturdays, June 16 at 10:00 and 11:00 am

Drop In Storytimes

2 year olds: Saturdays at 10:30 am June 9 and 23

Special Summer Reading Programs

Summer Reading Registration Open Houses

Come to the library to register for our 2012 Summer Reading Program, Dream Big -- Read! Pick up program materials, make a craft and have a snack.

All Ages

Friday, June 15, 1:30-3:30 pm in Druker Auditorium

Science Tuesday - Children’s Technology Workshop

Learn with Legos! In this workshop, students will use our Lego kits to build Gator Jacks to learn about first class levers and principles of friction.

Grades 1-3.

Tuesday, June 12 at 2:30 pm, Druker Auditorium

Registration begins Tuesday, June 5

The Toe Jam Puppet Band

Newton Free Library is proud to present the ever-popular kids favorite Toe Jam Puppet Band for a zany and exuberant summer reading kick-off program! Toe Jam offers children’s entertainment that families can enjoy together. Audience members of all ages are encouraged to sing and dance along with Toe Jam as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs and interactive storytelling. Get ready for a Car Wash, watch out for the Flying Laundry and be prepared to laugh with glee, Toe Jam style!

All ages

Monday, June 25 at 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium

Winnie the Pooh Bear Picnic & Sing-along

Bring your favorite stuffed animal and picnic lunch and join the children’s librarians for a fun sing-along.

Tuesday, June 19 at 10:30 am

Picture Books on Film

Special Hebrew Language Storytime and Author Visit

Preschool teacher and author Shikma Benmelech will read from her new book, Mitz Mishmish (Apricot Juice). The reading will be followed by a fun book-related activity.
Ages 3-5.

Thursday, June 7, 3:30 pm.

Registration begins Friday, June 1

Winnie the Pooh Birthday Celebration!

Our beloved Winnie the Pooh sculpture is 10 years old! Help us celebrate with a special birthday party to include a presentation by sculptor Nancy SchÖn, a card making activity, story time and visit with Winnie himself! We will wrap up the event with birthday cake.
All ages.

Saturday, June 2, 10:00 am
Children's patio (If raining: Druker Auditorium)

Lego Club

Use your imagination to create marvelous constructions with Legos!

Ages 6-7: Mon., June 11 at 4:00 pm
Ages 8-10: Mon., June 18 at 4:00 pm

Registration begins Monday, June 4

Crafty Kids Club

Author Visit : Cookbook

Join us for fun hands-on activities, demonstrations and practical advice with Theresa Luu and Mirela Marku, authors of the new activity cookbook Mother & Son Kitchen Book Club: Stories and Recipes for Hungry Minds. Learn how to make homemade bread and take home your own dough to bake! For children in grades K-3 with parent or caregiver.

Grades K-3: Tuesday, June 5, 2:30-4:00 pm., Druker Auditorium

Registration begins Friday, June 1

Sing-along with MUSIC TOGETHER