Make Way for Storytime
Tuesday, October 10 and Thursday, October 12 at 10am AND 11am

Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians.

Ages: 0-2

Matt Heaton
Wednesday, October 11 at 10:30am

A playlist peppered with well known classics and a few soon-to-be classics, and performed with panache on guitar & banjo, Matt makes music for parents and kids alike.

Theater Games
Wednesday, October 11 at 4pm

Join us for drama inspired activities designed to cultivate creativity and self expression. This program is designed for kids who love theater and imaginative games and involves high levels of participation.

Ages: 8-11

Registration required

Little Lab Coats
Thursday, October 12 at 4pm

This month Little Lab Coats will be exploring chemical reactions through lemon volcanoes! *Please note we will be using real lemons. If your child has a citrus allergy please plan accordingly.

Ages: 7-10

Registration required

My First Storytime
Friday, October 13 at 10:30am

A songs and stories lapsit program for children, birth through 23 months, and their caregivers.

Ages: 0-23 months

Irish Dance Performance
Saturday, October 14 at 10am

Come see The O’Shea Chaplin Academy of Irish Dance perform their reels and jigs! The performance lasts 15-20 minutes, and then children from the audience will be invited to learn some steps!

Ages: 4 and up

Registration required

Friends of the Newton Free Library

Mini Golf in the Library Family Event

Sunday, October 22. Tee times start at 9:30.

Tickets: $8 per person, $30 for a family of 4+

Register Now!

Dial a Story: Listen to a children’s librarian read you a story over the phone. Call 617-796-1415 to listen to a story anytime you like. A new story is recorded weekly. For kids of all ages.

Coming Up For Kids

Nature Explorers
Tuesday, October 17 at 4pm

Draw Along
Wednesday, October 18 at 4pm

Registration required

Dress Up Storytime
Friday, October 20 at 10:30am

Family Fun
Saturday, October 21 from 10am-12 noon

Book Recommendations: Fall Picture Books

Check out our full list of books for kids here.

Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Thanking the Moon by Grace Lin: Told through a family's evening moonlit picnic, this picture book describes the different traditions and celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Sweater Weather by Matt Phelan: This fun, high energy book depicts a family of bears getting ready for an outside adventure. Few words are used but the expressions on the bear cub's faces are worth every page.

Pick a Pumpkin by Patricia Toht: This bright and festive book depicts the journey of a pumpkin transforming into a jack-o-lantern.