Fireman Jim's Safety Tips - Sat. Dec 29

It's a rock 'n rollin' good time as Fireman Jim Jansen teaches children ages 3 and up basic fire safety with songs and demos. rock 'n roll turns into drop and roll.

-vc

The Magic of Dan Bowen - Fri Dec 28th

Come to the library's community room for a magical experience with Dan Bowen! The show starts at 11:00 a.m.

-vc

TODAY! Dec 27 - Sam Pasco Orchestra

Today at 2:30 p.m. the Sam Pasco Orchestra will perform in the library's community room. Get a lesson about musical instruments as well as a concert. One lucky child will recieve a free drumming lesson.

-vc

Family Place Registration begins Sept 17

First-time Newington participants may register for the Parent-Child Workshop beginning Monday Sept 17. This program is a 5 week series of free workshops for parents and children ages 1-3 years old. Meet other families, share thoughts and experiences, and talk with librarians and local child development experts as you play and read with your children. This program is designed to help you find out about community services available to children and parents.

Brothers and sisters under 5 are invited to join the fun.

The Workshop begins Monday Oct. 1 and runs to Monday Nov. 5 at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday Oct 2 - Nov. 9 at 10:15 a.m.

A light supper is served before the evening session.

Call the children's department 860-665-8720 to register.

Out of town families and repeat participants may register begining September 24.

-vicky

Harry Potter Party Photos

Thank you Marian Amodeo for the photos of the Harry Potter Party last month.

Left to right:
Michelle Royer, Helen Aveline, Pat Pierce,
Joanne Ferry in costume for the party.

Left to right: Michele Royer and Karen Benner

Denise Durante

Waiting for the magic hour of 12:01 a.m. July 21

AT LAST I'VE GOT IT!

Joanne Ferry

Anna Eddy and her neice

Reading along with the book on cd at 12:08

Locked in the Library - SATURDAY NIGHT!

****CORRECTION LOCKED IN THE LIBRARY IS SATURDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 P.M.*******
SATURDAY night at 7:00 p.m. the library will be hopping. This is the 7th year the brave souls in the Children's Department have had an annual sleep over. Parents and children stake their claim to a spot in the library then join in the activities planned by the staff. Breakfast is over by 8:00 a.m. so the library can be ready for our day time patrons at 10:00.

This year there will be 195 children and parents at the sleepover.

-vicky

Our First 40 Day Reader

Congratulations to Bridgit Austin!

Bridgit Austin was the first 40 day reader in the children's summer reading program.
Her name will go on a Get a Clue Bookplate in the book
Ben and The Sudden Too Big Family by Colby Rodowsky.

For very child who reads for 40 days,
the library will put a book plate in a book of their choice.

-vicky

Sparky's Puppets - The Book Detective!

Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!

While there is still room in this program!

Call now to sign up 665-8720!

Thursday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m.

This larger than life raccoon detective

loves searching the library for

how and why folktales.

Fossil Hunter

Wednesday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. Walter Heinz, the fossil hunter, will be at the library. He will bring

• Megaladon shark tooth
• woolly mammoth molar and
• amber with an insect embedded

Free tickets are available NOW.

For children in grade 1 and up.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Lucy Robbins Library.

-vicky

Favorite Children's Programs Return

Many of your favorite children's programs are returning this spring.

Pick a few and come visit us .

Drop-in Spring Preschool Storytimes
March 26- May 10

Family Storytime
Thursdays, April and May at 6:30 p.m.

Play for all
Saturdays, April 7 & 21 and May 5 & 19 at 10:30 a.m.

Chess Club
Wednesdays, April 11 & 25 and May 9 & 23 at 3:00 p.m.

Parent/Child Workshop
Mondays, April 20-May 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, April 24-May 22 at 10:15 a.m.

Nutmeg Nights
Wednesdays, April 18 and May 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Call 665-8720 for more information or visit our Children's Events page on our website.

-vicky

Prickly Things! 3/15/2007

Tomorrow @ 10:15 a.m. bring your 3-6 year old children to Prickly Things! Educators from the Lutz Children's Museum will teach them how to handle a puffer fish, porcupine quill, catcus and a live prickly visitor. There is still room so call 665-8700 to register or stop by in the morning.

-vicky

School Vacation Week

We have activities planned
for school vacation week, Feb 20-24,
so you don't have to!

Tues., Feb 20 - 1:00 p.m. - Stories and more!

Wed., Feb 21 - 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - Floor Hockey

Wed., Feb 21 - 2:00 p.m. - AIR-Tastic

Thurs., Feb 22 - Noon - Newington Skates!

Thurs., Feb 22 - 2:00 p.m. - Fun and Food for Teen and Tweens

Fri., Feb 23 - 11:00 a.m. - Movie and Raffle

Sat., Feb 24 - 11:00 a.m. - Get Hooked on Crochet!

Sat., Feb 24 - 12:30 a.m. - Play for All!

Check the Children's activities page for more information.

-vicky