Schools and Libraries
October 14, 2023
From: Weston Public LibraryWhat's New?
- Check out some new Young Adult reads: Fiction, Series & Graphic Novels.
- Check out what's new in Children's: Fiction, Series & Graphic Novels.
What's Happening Next Week?
PreK Craft Time
Monday, October 16th, @ 3:30 p.m. Ages birth to 5.
Join Miss Laura for a themed craft. Let's see what you create!
This week's craft is an Autumn Bubble Wrap Painted Tree!
Register here.
Early start to STEM education: Importance, advantages and future implications.
Virtual Presentation. Monday, October 16th, 4:00 - 5:00 PM. Late Elementary / early Middle school students (Grades 4-8).
Event by Counsel Academy.
The current world is driven by innovation, cutting-edge technology like Artificial Intelligence, and a lot more. Therefore, nurturing young minds with STEM education has become more crucial than ever before. By introducing STEM from a young age, when their brains are actively growing, children learn to speak the language of the future.
Dr. Nivedita Lahiri, CEO of Counsel Academy, will be speaking to students about how a strong STEM foundation increases their opportunities for multiple career options later in life.
Register here.
Creative Corner
Tuesday, October 17th @ 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.
Register here.
Team S.T.E.A.M.
Tuesday, October 17th, 4:00 - 4:45 PM. 1st - 4th grade.
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.
Register here.
Craft and Create
Wednesday, October 4th @ 4:30 PM. Ages 5+.
Join Miss Laura on Wednesday nights for a themed craft. Let's see what you create!
This week's craft is a mushroom fairy house!
Register here.
Everything You Need to Know About the New Digital SAT.
Wednesday, October 18th, 6:30 PM. Community Room.
Dr. Donna Risolo of College Prep Tutors will present on “Everything You Need to Know About the New Digital SAT.” In this presentation, you will learn about the distinct changes that are coming to the SAT and how to prepare yourself to do well. Dr. Donna will also review her six universal strategies for test taking that can be applied to any “paper” multiple choice test: ACT, LSAT, GMAT, ISSE etc. This presentation is open to parents and students of all grade levels. There will be a Q&A after the presentation.
Register here.
Teen D.I.Y: Spooky Print Making.
Teens. Community Room. Thursday, October 19th, 3:30 PM.
Stop by the community room to learn how to make your own Halloween or fall-themed print from scratch. Learn to carve a linoleum block which can then be used to stamp clothing, paper, and other materials. This D.I.Y. is beginner-friendly and will send you home with some awesome stuff to keep.
We hope to see you there!
Register here.
Playgroup
Friday, October 20th @ 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages birth-6 years old. Registration appreciated.
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.
Register here or drop in.