Welcome to the Weston Public Library's Children, Families and Teens Newsletter!

This newsletter contains information about happenings in the Children's Library, Young Adult (YA) Space and let's you know of upcoming Children, Family, Parent and Teen programs and events. This is a bi-weekly newsletter. If you want to see all of the programs and events happening for the month, please go to our Calendar where you can view all of the events at once and register online. You can also view the program listing for Children and Families Here or Teens and Parents Here.

If you have any questions, please contact Head of Children and Young Adult Services, Alessandra (Petrino) Casiello at [email protected] or 203-222-2651.

What's New?

• If you didn't already know, the children's room and YA Space have a few new collections that you can check out:?
• Family Movie Night Boxes
• movie box with 4-6 movies on a particular theme that you can check out for a fun-filled week. (Microwavable popcorn will be available free when checking out movie boxes for a limited time).
• Book-It Bags (book bags with multiple books on a particular theme, subject or genre): 
• Early Learners (ages birth-10) includes fiction and nonfiction books on a particular theme.
• Kids Fiction (ages 8-12)
• Young Adult Fiction (ages 13-18)
• SHELFpacks (backpacks that include multiple books, activities and suggested learning on a particular subject or theme)
• Launchpads (Early-Learning tablets preloaded with books, activities and games)
• Board Games! We have board games for everyone. Find games for families and children (under age 12) in the children's room and find games for teens and adults (ages 12+) near circulation.

A Few Reminders:

• All patrons are expected to follow our Code of Conduct of acceptable behavior so as to provide a safe and welcoming environment to those of all ages.
• We want to remind our parents that any child under the age of 12 must have a caregiver over the age of 18 inside the library with them when visiting the library. This is a state mandate and must be followed by all patrons.
• Our Children's Room and YA Space have seating available to do school work and both areas have computers available for research and printing purposes. (Printing has a cost).
• While we do allow eating in the cafe of the library and small snacking and closed drinks in other parts of the library, we ask that food and drink be kept away from any of our computer areas and children's play areas.

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR ALL AGES AND SAVE THE DATES:

Food Explorers: Chopped! Round 1

Tuesday, November 29 @ 4:00 PM. Ages 8-12. Registration required here.

Join Food Explorers for a round of Chopped! You’ll split into teams and put your heads together to create a delicious recipe each week. You’ll select from a limited pantry of ingredients that are available to you, being mindful of which flavors and textures go together. When each team is done, you’ll taste test and see who’s is the most delicious! Recipes will be nut free and vegetarian.

Recipe: Salads

Introduction to Abstract Art presented by Counsel Academy

Friday, December 9 @ 4:00 PM via ZOOM. Ages 10-18. Registration required here.

An introduction of a unique for of art, which uses shapes, colors, gestures and forms to depict something that looks different from its visual reality. This is an advanced art form, which hones creative imagination in children and helps them to think out of the box.

You must pick up materials prior to the time of the program at the Weston Library.

Items you will need to prepare yourself:

• Wear an apron or clothes you do not mind getting messy
• Have cups of water avaialble.
• Set up a table with plastic cover/newspaper as to not make a mess.
• Paper towels

*We will be taking screenshots (photos) during this program. By registering, you are agreeing to photo release.

BollyWood Dance presented by Counsel Academy

Wednesday, December 14 @ 7:00 PM in Community Room. Ages 8-18. Registration required here.

Get tapping, rapping and dancing with the beats of music... spend an evening with fun and exercise! An in-person Zumba session to recharge your mind and body!

Food Explorers: Chopped! Round 2

Thursday, December 15 @ 4:00 PM. Ages 8-18. Registration required here.

Join Food Explorers for a round of Chopped! You’ll split into teams and put your heads together to create a delicious recipe each week. You’ll select from a limited pantry of ingredients that are available to you, being mindful of which flavors and textures go together. When each team is done, you’ll taste test and see who’s is the most delicious! Recipes will be nut free and vegetarian.

Recipe: Spring Rolls

Holiday Party

Friday, December 16 from 3:00-4:45 PM. All Ages. Registration required here.

Whatever Holiday you may be celebrating this winter season, we invite you to come and celebrate together. We will have crafts, music, food and fun!

CHILDREN AND FAMILY EVENTS
Programs for Children (Birth-Grade 5) and Families

Don't forget to register for the remainder of our November events:

• Melty Monday 11/28 from 3:30-5:00 PM
• Eeyore's Eensie Weensie's Storytime 11/29 from 9:45-10:15 AM
• Fall Craft Series: Turkeys 11/29 from 2:30-3:15 PM
• Winnie's Wiggleworms Music and Movement 11/30 from 10:30-11:00 AM
• Lego Club 11/30 from 3:45-4:45 PM

Owl's One and All Family Storytime

Saturdays, December 3 & 17: at a NEW TIME!

1:00-1:45 PM in Community Room.

All ages. Registration required separately for each session.

We invite children of all ages and their caregivers to join us for stories, songs and a small activity.

• 12/3 Register Here.
• 12/17 Register Here.

Make a Cake Pop

Friday, December 2 @ 4:15 PM. Ages 5-12. Registration required here.

Monday, December 5 @ 2:30 PM. Ages 1-5. Registration required here.

Join us in learning an easy way to make cake pops at home. You will even be able to make your own to bring home as a treat. Please register for the session for your age group on the appropriate date.

Genius Bookworms: WPL Book Chat Grades 4-6.

Monday, December 5 @ 4:00 PM in the Community Room. Register here. Email [email protected] if you need a copy of this month's book.

This book chat is comprised of children in grades 4-6. Each month we select one or two titles that we read and then meet to discuss. We invite new members to join all year round! Snacks are provided.

December Books: Under Locker and Key by Allison Hymas and Operation Do-Over by Gordon Korman

WordWorms: WPL Book Chat Grades 1-3.

Monday, December 5 @ 4:30 PM in Community Room. Register Here. Email [email protected] if you need a copy of this month's book.

This book chat is comprised of children in grades 1-3. Each month we select one book title that we read together and then discuss. New members are always welcome. At 

December Book: Cornbread and Poppy by Matthew Cordell

Craft and Create

Tuesdays, December 6, 13, 20 & 27 @ 4:30 PM. Ages 3+. Registration required separately for each session.

Join Miss Laura on Wednesday nights for a themed craft. Let's see what you create!

• 12/6: Dancing Sculptures Register Here.
• 12/13: Paper Spaceships Register Here.
• 12/20: Glowing Olaf Light Register Here.
• 12/27: Snowflake Art Register Here.

Science Club

Wednesdays, December 7 & 21 @ 5:30-6:30 PM. Ages 5+. Registration required separately for each session.

Join us at our weekly Science Club with Miss Laura. Each week we will have new science activities for you to take part in. 

• 12/7: Chromatography Register Here.
• 12/21: Fake Snow Register Here.

Tigger's Tiny Tales Storytime

Thursdays, December 8, 15 & 22: 11:00-11:30 AM

Ages 1-5 years. Registration required separately for each session.

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes.

• 12/8 Register Here.
• 12/15 Register Here
• 12/22 Register Here.

Winter Trivia

Monday, December 12 @ 4:00 PM. Ages 8-12. Registration required here.

Join us for a jeopardy-like trivia game presented by our Teen Advisory Board. Answer questions about winter holidays, foods, weather, animals and more to win prizes!

Wednesdays,November 9, 16, 23 & 30: 10:30-11:00 AM in Community Room.

Ages birth-2. Registration required separately for each session.

Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing!

• 12/14 Register Here.
• 12/21 Register Here.

Kids Crochet Club

Wednesday, December 14 @ 3:45 PM. Ages 8+. Registration required here.

For those that are beginners or those that have been crocheting for years. Join our crochet club and come work on your most recent project or learn how to start crocheting. Don't have a project? Each session, we will work on a simple crochet project together. 

Stress Relief for Kids

Wednesdays, December 14 & 28 @ 5:30 PM. Ages 3+. Registration required separately for each session.

Join us for a program to help destress. This may be a craft or art program, or activity that you can make and take home to help you stress less at home.

• 12/14: Rock Painting Register Here.
• 12/28: Balloon Stress Balls Register Here

Melty Mondays

Monday, December 19 @ 3:30-5:00 PM in Community Room. Ages 5+. Registration required here.

Melty Mondays is back. Come in and create a wonderfully unique Perler Bead creation. Projects must be completed by 4:45 in order to be ironed and taken home the same day.

Eeyore's Eensie Weensie's Storytime

Tuesday, December 20: 9:45-10:15 AM in Community Room. Register Here.

Ages birth-23 months. Registration required separately for each session.

Our littlest patrons and their caregivers are invited to join us for lap rhymes, songs, and board books

Pokemon Club

Wednesday, December 21 @ 3:45 PM-4:45 PM in Community Room. Ages 5-12 (with parent in room if under the age of 8). Registration Required Here.

Talk all things Pokémon, trade and battle cards, watch movies and even win Pokémon cards during Pokémon Bingo! You are welcome to bring a device and play Pokemon Go. If the weather is nice you can walk around the library lawn and hit 5 Pokestops! 

Note: At this session we will also be working with those that are beginners to help them learn Pokemon Terms, how to do fair trades, how to conduct a battle and how to keep cards in good condition.

TEENS AND PARENT EVENTS
Programs for Teens (Grades 6-12) and Parents

Bookmarked: WPL Book Chat Grades 10-12

Friday, December 2 @ 3:00 PM. For those in grades 10-12. Registration required here. Email [email protected] if you need a copy of this month's book.

Join our book club specifically for grades 10-12. Each month help select a book for the group to read and then discuss together. Snacks are also provided. Email [email protected] if you need a copy of the book we are discussing.

December Book: In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner

Page Turners: WPL Book Chat for Grades 7-9

Friday, December 2 @ 3:30 PM. For those in grades 7-9. Registration required here. Email [email protected] if you need a copy of this month's book.

Join our book club specifically for grades 7-9. Each month help select a book for the group to read and then discuss together. Snacks are also provided. Email [email protected] if you need a copy of the book we are discussing.

December Books: Stowaway by John David Anderson and Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston

Teen Scene:

Thursdays, December 8 & 22 from 3:00-4:45 PM, Grades 6-12. Registration required separately for each session.

Middle and High Schoolers are invited to join us for a special program just for you. Each week is something different, but there will always be friends and snacks.

• 12/8: Button Making Register Here
• 12/22: Tabletop Games Register Here

Click Here for more information.