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Children’s Events

Make Way For Storytime: Tuesday, February 17 at 10am and 11am
Join us for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians.

For children 0-2 and their caregivers.

CactusHead Puppets presents the Magnificent Monster Circus: Tuesday, February 17 at 3pm
Come one, come all, to a circus like no other! Encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your imagination as their quirky human caretaker tries to teach them new tricks. Kids can lend a hand to Eustice the Unicycling Unimonster, make friends with a Fiery Fanged Worm, cheer for Agnes the many-legged Acropod, and more! This is colorful, silly, multi-sensory show full of friendly monsters.

This event is recommended for ages 3 and up.

Movers and Shakers: Wednesday, February 18 at 10:30am
Let’s stretch! Let’s move! Let’s sing and dance! In this movement program we will have lots of fun with upbeat rhymes and songs.

Recommended for ages 2-4.

El Reino Animal: Wednesday, February 18 at 1:30pm
Join Esther from Spanish Fun to go on a magical journey looking for animals! Kids will have a chance to put on costumes and use binoculars while they use their imagination to find different animals. Esther will sing songs and play games all designed to teach kids the words for the different animals in Spanish.

Registration (required) will be available for kids 4-7 starting on Wednesday, February 4.

Draw Along Creatures: Wednesday, February 18 at 4pm
Draw Along Creatures continues with a focus on kangaroos! After creating a drawing of these popular creatures from simple shapes, the artist instructor will show you how to create scenes from just your imagination.

Registration (required) is only available for ages 7-10 and will begin on February 4.

Make Way for Storytime: Thursday, February 19 at 10am and 11am
Join us for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians.

For children 0-2 and their caregivers.

Leaves in the Library: An Art Workshop for Ages 7-10: Thursday, February 19 at 3:30pm
Join us for a colorful craft workshop designing your own decorated bookmark to take home, while also contributing paper leaves to a collaborative art installation that will brighten the Library and celebrate our 150th anniversary. No art experience is needed, just bring your creativity and community spirit and help “leaf” your mark at the Library!

Registration (required) is only available for ages 7-10 and will begin on February 5.

Seth Hanson Sing-Along: Friday, February 20 at 10:30am
Sing and dance to original and traditional, interactive family music. Join in with voices, instruments, and imagination. A fun-filled sing-along jam session with Mr. Seth!

Recommended for ages 0-6, but all are welcome.

Kids Crafts: Friday, February 20 at 4pm
Stop by to make some crafts! This event is recommended for kids ages 5 and up.

Saturday Storytime: Saturday, February 21 at 10:30am
Join us for songs and stories on a Saturday! Books and songs will be selected for ages 0-2 but the whole family is welcome.

Movie Matinee: The Bad Guys 2: Saturday, February 21 at 2:30pm
Join us for a movie matinee at the Library! We will be screening The Bad Guys 2 (2025)

Tween/Teen Events

Ice-Dye Tops: Tuesday, February 17 at 2pm (registration required)
Looking for a cool way to tie-dye? Ice-dye a top! Using powdered fabric dye and ice, you ‘ll create a unique top with a marbled looking texture. You will need to bring a white item to dye. Registration required.

For Grades 5-12.

Magic: The Gathering: Tuesday, February 17 at 6:30pm
Play Magic: The Gathering on the first and third Tuesday of every month! Please bring cards if you have them!

Grades 5-12.

Escape the Room: The Hunt for Rumpus: Wednesday, February 18
Group 1 at 6pm, Group 2 at 7pm, and Group 3 at 8pm
Play Magic: The Gathering on the first and third Tuesday of every month! Please bring cards if you have them!

Grades 5-12.

Leaves in the Library: An Art Workshop for Teens & Tweens: Thursday, February 19 at 7pm
Join us for a colorful craft workshop designing your own decorated bookmark to take home, while also contributing paper leaves to a collaborative art installation that will brighten the Library and celebrate our 150th anniversary. No art experience is needed, just bring your creativity and community spirit and help “leaf” your mark at the Library!

Registration (required) will begin on February 5. This program is for tweens and teens in grades 5-12.

3D Model a Bookmark!: Friday, February 20 at 2:30pm
Design your own bookmark using TinkerCAD. TinkerCAD is a beginner, user-friendly 3D modeling program you can access for free from any browser. After the class, we’ll print your bookmark at the library for free!

Grades 5-12.

Movie Matinee: The Bad Guys 2: Saturday, February 21 at 2:30pm
Join us for a movie matinee at the Library! We will be screening The Bad Guys 2 (2025)