Newton Free Library Kids Department

10/11/2026

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

10/09/2026

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://newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/17667121

10/08/2026

Collage Club: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 6:30pm.
Join us one Wednesday a month, September through December, for Collage Club! We'll be making a series of 12 collages that we'll turn into fun calendars for 2027. If you love putting your creativity on paper, this program is for you.

When you register for this program, you will be registering for all 4 Wednesdays: September 23, October 21, November 18, and December 16. It is important to attend all four events if you can, so that you have time to make all 12 collage pictures for the calendar you will be creating.

For kids ages 6-9. Registration is required. To register, click here: https://ow.ly/RVqm50ZSr3s

Join us one Wednesday a month, September through December, for Collage Club! We'll be making a series of 12 collages that we'll turn into fun calendars for 2027. If you love...

10/08/2026

Imagination Station: Sensory-friendly crafting for kids ages 6-9
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:00pm.

Calling all budding artists to an open ended art time focused on exploring different ways to create! The activities will be designed to expose kids to different artistic processes and there may not be a finished product to take home.
We will dim the lights and have other sensory adaptations, such as headphones, available upon request.
If your child has not joined the program by 4:10pm, their spot will be given away and they won't be able to participate.

This event is for kids ages 6-9. Registration is required.
To register, click here: https://ow.ly/hhHT50ZSqOv

10/08/2026

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

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...

10/07/2026

Matt Heaton Family Sing-along Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10:30am.
Matt Heaton brings an infectious energy to his sing-alongs. 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.
This event is for kids ages 0-5 and their families. No registration required, drop-ins welcome.

10/06/2026

Draw Along Creatures Wednesday, October 7, 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/VhJV50ZUuKJ

10/06/2026

Family Wheel of Fortune Tuesday October 6 at 6:30pm.
Join us for a family-friendly version of Wheel of Fortune. See if you and the people on your team can be the first to solve the puzzle!
The content in this event is geared towards kids ages 6 & up. Families are welcome to join and work together. No registration required, drop-ins welcome.