Newton
Massachusetts
Newton Free Library Events: June 26,- July 2,2023
Arts and Entertainment
June 27, 2023
From: Newton Free LibraryChildren's Events
June 26 - July 2, 2023
Monday, June 26 from 10:30-11:30am
Drop by anytime in the hour for self-directed sensory activities.
Ages: 2-4
Monday, June 26 at 7pm
Get ready for bed by listening to these stories and songs that will help you drift off to dreamland. This week will feature special guest hosts from Bright Horizons Jim Greenman Early Education and Innovation Center!
Tuesday, June 27 and Thursday, June 29 at 10am AND 11am
Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians.
Ages: 0-2
Tuesday, June 27 from 3-5pm
Stop by anytime between 3pm and 5pm to learn how to breathe smoke like a dragon with our friends from Talewise! After you've blown off some steam, participate in other science experiments, crafts and sign up for the summer reading program
Ages: 5 and up but all are welcome
Wednesday, June 28 at 10:30am
In this storytime we will read fun movement-based stories and then have lots of fun moving and dancing to some familiar rhymes and songs.
Ages: 2-4
Wednesday, June 28 at 2pm
Come create, learn and foster empathy in this discussion and craft program where kids work on a project to donate to children in need.
Wednesday, June 28 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.
Registration required
Jammin With You: LIVE at Hyde Bandstand
Friday, June 30 at 11am
This concert will take place at the Hyde Bandstand and Playground. With a modern and engaging approach to children's music entertainment, Jammin With You takes your family on magical musical adventures with plenty of laughter and smiles along the way.
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
Find Your Voice: Music for 3-6 year olds
Monday, July 3 at 2pm
Wednesday, July 5 at 4pm
Registration required
Thursday, July 6 at 2pm
Friday, July 7 at 1pm
Book Recommendations: New Books
Check out our full list of books for kids here.
The Book of Stolen Dreams by David Farr - Two siblings are handed a stolen, magical book and must find the missing last page in order to save their father's life -- and save their country from a despotic ruler.
Rise to the Sky: How the World's TallestTrees Grow Up by Rebecca E. Hirsch - What is Earth's tallest living thing? It's a tree, like a coast redwood, a Sitka spruce and a giant sequoia. How do they get so big?
Spicy Spicy Hot! by Lenny Wen - Lintang is excited when her grandmother visits from Indonesia and is determined to eat her "famous sambal," a spicy, delicious dish. How can Lintang handle the heat?