Newton Free Library Kids Department

10/18/2026

Take and Make Craft - Lemurs! Monday October 19.
Create your own lemur! Pick up a kit bag at the Children's Desk and we will provide you with everything you need to complete the project - all you will need to have from home are crayons/markers, tape, and scissors.
For kids ages 3-6. No registration required. Available as long as supplies last.

10/17/2026

Saturday Storytime Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:30am.
Join us for storytime on a Saturday! We will read, sing and rhyme together.
This event is for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. No registration required, drop-ins welcome.

10/16/2026

Dance Class Series with Bailemos Dance Studio (kids ages 6-10) October 29 at 6:00pm.

Get ready to learn some new dance moves with Bailemos Dance Studio. They will be joining us for 3 Thursday evenings in October and November to introduce different kinds of dances and to teach some basic steps. The programs will be from 6-6:45pm for kids ages 6-10. You can sign up for one, two, or all three programs. All classes are beginner-friendly, and no previous dance experience is required.

This event is for kids ages 6-10. Registration is required. To register, click here:https://ow.ly/f4z650ZVpLu

10/16/2026

Little Beats: Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:30am.
Join the Little Beats team from the Dance Academy for 30 minutes of yoga inspired movement! FOR THIS MONTH ONLY, WE WILL BE IN THE CHILDREN'S PROGRAM ROOM.

This event is for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. No registration required, drop-ins welcome.

10/15/2026

Lab Coats: STEAM activities for kids ages 6-9. Monday, October 19 at 4:00pm.
Each month Little Lab Coats will explore a different scientific topic with hands-on activities. Come to experiment and learn!
For children ages 6-9. Registration is required.
To register, click here:https://ow.ly/Sx2H50ZUGVf

10/14/2026

Draw Along Creatures Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 4:00pm.

Draw Along Creatures is a learn-to-draw program focusing on animals. After creating a drawing of popular creatures from simple shapes, the artist instructor will show kids how to create scenes from their imagination. This program meets twice per month during the school year, generally on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

For children ages 7-10. Registration is required. To register, click here: https://ow.ly/toFZ50ZSr1h

10/14/2026

My First Storytime Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10:30am.
This is a lapsit program with movement, songs, and stories appropriate for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. You will help your children learn how much fun it is to come to the library!
For babies and toddlers ages birth - 24 months and their caregivers. No registration required, drop-ins welcome.

10/12/2026