Schools and Libraries
December 23, 2023
From: Weston Public LibraryWhat's New?
What's Coming up?
Story Corner.
Tuesdays, January 2nd, 16th, & 30th @ 10:00 a.m. All ages.
Join Children's Librarian, Kara, for stories, songs & more! Enjoy free play after class.
LEGO Club
Tuesday, January 2nd, 3:30pm.
Come build with us! Let's see what you can create!
Craft & Create
Wednesdays, January 3rd, 10th, & 24th, @ 4:30 p.m. Ages 5+. Registration required.
Join Miss Laura on Wednesday nights for a themed craft. Let's see what you create!
1/3: Crayon Wax Animal Prints
1/10: D.I.Y. Snowglobe
1/24: Puffy Snow Painting
Tigger's Tiny Tales.
Thursdays, January 4th, 18th, & 25th, @ 11:00 AM.
Join Miss Laura for stories, songs and rhymes.
Game Club.
Thursdays, January 4th, & 18th, @ 2:30 - 4:30 p.m..
Join us for an afternoon of gaming! Learn something new or play an old favorite. Smash Brothers, The Mind, Super Mario, Boomerang Fu, Bananagrams, Jaipur, and so many more games are provided!
Bring your own stuff or check out ours.
Play Group.
Fridays, January 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, @ 10am-12pm. Ages Birth - 6 years.
Parents/Caregivers and children are invited to join us for open play in the community room. Meet new neighbors and friends and try out some of our early learning toys.
Pre-K Craft.
Mondays, January 8th, 15th, & 29th @ 3:30pm. Ages birth - 5 years old.
Join Miss Laura for a themed craft. Let's see what you create!
1/8: Paint Splat Owl.
1/15: Kindness Cards.
1/29: Clay Creatures.
The Weston Public Library's D&D Club for Teens is a great way for youth to learn about the game and its amazing creative possibilities as they create characters, send them on fantastic adventures, and roll some dice along the way!
This series is intended for ages 10-17. Those interested should contact Ian, the Director and club game master, to register for open slots, if any. [email protected]
Pokemon Club
Tuesday, January 9th @ 3:45 PM-4:45 PM
Ages 5-12 (with parent in room if under the age of 8). Registration Required.
Teen D.I.Y: Bath Bombs!
Thursday, January 11th, @ 2:30 - 4:30 PM. Teens. Community Room. Register to guarantee your supplies.
Stop by the community room to design your own custom bath bombs.
We hope to see you there!
Team S.T.E.A.M.
Tuesdays, January 16th, 23rd, & 30th, 4:00 - 4:45 PM. 1st - 4th grade. Registration Required.
Join us for another exciting afternoon with special guests from Team S.T.E.A.M.! This program gives young children the opportunity to explore and build interest in STEM (Science, technology, engineering and math) and ARTS. We will use engineering kits to introduce students to various engineering, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
Percy Jackson Club!
Wednesday, January 17th, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 8+.
Let's talk Percy Jackson! Season one of the show just came out on Disney+ and we can't wait to celebrate all things Demigod! Let's make something cool and party Camp Half-Blood style. Show your skills in PJO Kahoot!
We can't wait to see you there.
All CT Reads Virtual Author Talk.
Friday, January 19th, 11AM.
All CT Reads is a year-long initiative to promote lifelong reading and learning for children (ages 8-12), teens (ages 13-18), and adults. We want a way to read together. We want continuous conversations across Connecticut. We want to offer avenues of participation for spaces big and small to talk about inclusivity, cultures and acceptance. Join us for this virtual discussion and Q&A with the authors below:
Kids: Kelly Yang, Teens: Nick Brooks & Adults: Daniel Black
Melty Mondays
Monday, January 22nd @ 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 5+. Registration required.
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.
Creative Corner
Tuesday, January 23rd @ 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. All Ages.
Drop in to enjoy a free creative hour. Explore stations like Lego, play dough, crafting & more.
Lapsit Storytime
Wednesday, January 24th @ 10:00 AM. Birth - 2 years old.
Join us for songs, stories and play!
Class from 10-10:30 and free play from 10:30 on.
Successful Study Skills 4 Students Presents:
Motivating Your Unmotivated Student
Wednesday, January 31st, 7:00 PM, Zoom.
In a 30-minute highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive webinar, parents are invited to learn a few tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their student.
Navigating College Admissions Successfully in 2024.
Wednesday, January 31st, 7:00 PM, Zoom.
Stand Out For College LLC is offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how the lingering effects from the pandemic have changed the college admissions landscape. They will discuss how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com)
We hope to see you soon!
Follow Weston Public Library Teens on Instagram for regular updates on events and new releases for teens!
Contact the Children & Teen Librarian directly at [email protected]
Have ideas for other clubs or events that you want to see at the library? Let us know!