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Weston Public Library News - What's Happening for Children, Teens and Families End of Summer
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August 9, 2022
From: Weston Public LibraryWelcome to the Weston Public Library's Children, Families and Teens Newsletter!
This newsletter contains information about happenings in the Children's Library, Young Adult (YA) Space and let's you know of upcoming Children, Family, Parent and Teen programs and events. This is a bi-weekly newsletter. If you want to see all of the programs and events happening for the month, please go to our Calendar where you can view all of the events at once and register online. You can also view the program listing for Children and Families Here or Teens and Parents Here.
If you have any questions, please contact Head of Children and Young Adult Services, Alessandra Petrino at [email protected] or 203-222-2651.
We also have other newsletters you can subscribe to, such as our Children/YA Book News, Adult Newsletter (general library newsletter), or our Adult Upcoming Book News. Choose the newsletter's you want to subscribe to and see our most recent newsletters by going to our Newsletters Page on our website.
Summer Library Adventures is almost over!
What is Summer Library Adventures?
It's what we here at the library call our reading challenge and programming that takes place throughout the summer. This year, our program is Summer Library Adventures: Read, Do, Go! And our theme is "Read Beyond the Beaten Path." The program runs from June 15th through August 11th.
When do Summer Library Adventures Programs end?
Our final programs will end on August 11th.
Will there be more programs in August to take part in?
Yes! There are other programs you can register for in August that are not part of Summer Library Adventures, just check out our calendar here.
When does the Summer Reading Challenge End?
If you are participating in the Summer Reading Challenge there are 2 dates that are very important for you. August 10th at 11:59 PM is the last time that you can log your reading for this challenge. August 18th by 5pm is when you have until to redeem any of your current prizes from the program before they are no longer available for pickup.
August Events
End of Summer Party TIME CHANGE
Thursday, August 11th from 1:00-3:30 PM Indoors
All ages. Registration Required Here.
Due to the weather reports, we have had to move this event indoors and change the time. Join us for snacks, games, crafts and giveaways. Pick up your final summer reading challenge prizes too!
Melty Mondays
Mondays, August 15, 22 & 29 from 3:30-5:00PM
Ages 5+.
Registration required separately for each session.
Come in and create awonderfully unique Perler Bead creation. Projects must be completed by 4:45 in order to be ironed and taken home the same day.?
Bubble Party
Tuesday, August 16th at 4:00 PM
All ages. Registration Required Here.
Join us as we show you how to make your own homemade bubble solution and bubble wands. If the weather is nice, we will then test out our solution and wands outside for a bubble party!
Craft and Create
Wednesdays, August 17, 24 & 31 @ 6:30 PM.
Ages 5+. Registration required separately for each session.
Join Miss Laura on Wednesday nights for a themed craft. Let's see what you create!?
- August 17: Theaumatrope Toy Register Here.
- August 24: String & Paper Mache Balls Register Here.
- August 31: Flower Suncatcher Register Here.
Storytime with Miss Laura
Saturdays, August 20 & 27 @ 12:30 PM
All ages. Registration required separately for each session.
We invite children of all ages and their caregivers to join us for stories, songs and a small activity.
Where's Waldo Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, August 23 @ 4:00 PM. All Ages.
Registration required Here.
Join us and help find Waldo! This event is a scavenger hunt in which you are trying to find images in and around the library of the popular character Waldo from the Where's Waldo series.
Back-to-School Storytime
Thursday, August 25 @ 11:00 AM. All Ages.
Registration required Here.
Join Miss Laura for a back-to-school storytime filled with stories, songs and a small craft.
Sip and Color
Tuesday, August 30 @ 4:00 PM. Ages 3+.
Registration required Here.
Join us in our kids version of "Paint and Sip." Here, kids will get to choose what crafts they would like to color and enjoy some snacks with us.
September Events
Cooks & Books with Sticky Fingers Cooking
Food inspired by Where the Wild Things Are
Monday, September 12 @ 6:00 PM via ZOOM.
All Ages. Registration required here.
Join us for a cooking lesson inspired by the book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Hosted by Sticky Fingers cooking, you will learn how to make Mischievous Red Pepper Goulash, Wild Rumpus Buttered Noodles and Ice Cream in a Bag. Ingredients are not provided by the library. Ingredient list will be provided before the program.
September Events: Children & Familly Events
Owl's One and All Storytime
Saturdays, September 3 & 24 @ 12:30 PM.
All Ages
Registration required separately for each session.
We invite children of all ages and their caregivers to join us for stories, songs and a small activity.
Science Club
Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20 & 27 @ 4:30 PM. Ages 5+. Registration required separately for each session.
Join us at our weekly Science Club with Miss Laura. Each week we will have new science activities for you to take part in.?
- 9/6: Magnetic Slime Register Here.
- 9/13: Crystal Gardens Register Here.
- 9/20: Baking Soda Powdered Boats Register Here.
- 9/27: Model Lungs Register Here.
Craft & Create
Wednesdays, September 7, 14, & 21
@ 6:30 PM. Ages 5+.
Registration required separately for each session.
Join Miss Laura on Wednesday nights for a themed craft. Let's see what you create!?
Melty Mondays
Mondays, September 12, 19 & 26 @ 3:30-5:00 PM
Ages 5+.
Registration required separately for each session.
Melty Mondays is back. Come in and create a wonderfully unique perler bead creation. Projects must be completed by 4:45 PM in order to be ironed and taken home the same day.
Eeyore's Eensie Weensies Storytime
Tuesdays, September 13, 20 & 27 @ 9:45 AM. Ages birth-2 years.
Registration required separately for each session.
Join Miss Alessandra for a storytime made for our littlest patrons and their caregivers. Here we invite you to join us for lap rhymes, songs and board books!
Weston Reads: Early Learner Level (Ages birth-6)
Tuesday, September 13 @ 4:00 PM
Join us for a Weston Reads Book Chat. The books read at these book chats are ones being featured as community reads in 2022, resulting in a vote for your favorite for each level (Early Learners, Kids, Teens and Adults) in the Fall. Contact [email protected] if you need a copy of the book.
September Read: Max on the Farm by Kyle Luckoff
Winnie's Wiggleworms Music and Movement
Wednesdays, September 14, 21 & 28 @ 10:30 AM. Ages birth-2 years.
Registration required separately for each session.
Join Miss Alessandra for songs, rhymes and dancing! We even bring out our bubble machine!
LEGO Club
Wednesday, September 14 @ 3:45 PM
Our LEGO Club is back! Monthly, join us for a meeting for those that love to build and play with LEGOs.
Tigger's Tiny Tales Storytime
Thursdays, September 15, 22 & 29 @ 11:00 AM. Ages 1-5.
Registration required separately for each session.
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes.
Weston Reads: Kids Level (Ages 7-12)
Tuesday, September 20 @ 4:00 PM
Join us for a Weston Reads Book Chat. The books read at these book chats are ones being featured as community reads in 2022, resulting in a vote for your favorite for each level (Early Learners, Kids, Teens and Adults) in the Fall. Contact [email protected] if you need a copy of the book.
September Read: Eva Evergreen: Semi-Magical Witch by Julie Abe
Pokemon Club
Wednesday, September 21 @ 3:45 PM
Talk all things Pokemon, trade and battle cards, watch movies and even win Pokemon cards during Pokemon Bingo! You are welsome to bring a device to play Pokemon Go and if the weather is nice you can walk around the library lawn and hit 5 Pokestops!
September Events: Teen ans Parents Events
Weston Reads: Teens Level (Ages 13-18)
Tuesday, September 27 @ 4:00 PM
Join us for a Weston Reads Book Chat. The books read at these book chats are ones being featured as community reads in 2022, resulting in a vote for your favorite for each level (Early Learners, Kids, Teens and Adults) in the Fall. Contact [email protected] if you need a copy of the book.
September Read: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting
Thursday, September 29 @ 3:00 PM.
Middle and High School students ages 12+. Registration required. Application required.
Those in middle and high school that are interested in having a larger voice at the library can join our teen advisory board. Here we discuss upcoming teen programs, volunteer opportunities and community service. If you are interested in joining you can attend this meeting to pick up an applicatoin and ask questions or email [email protected].
Fandom Friday
Friday, September 30 @ 3:00 PM. Ages 12+.
Middle and High School students are invited to come and hang out during our monthly Fandom Friday programs. Whether you love Star Wars, Marvel, D.C., Dungeons and Dragons, WarHammer, Stranger Things, or something else, this is a place for you to meet with your friends and fellow fandom members to share and enjoy. *We do not provide specific items for this program as we ask our participants to bring what they would like to share, but can bring out games/materials upon request.