What's New?
- Check out some new Young Adult reads: Fiction, Series & Graphic Novels.
- Check out what's new in Children's: Fiction, Series & Graphic Novels.
Just Added!
Monday, January 29th @ 10:30 AM.
Join us for songs, stories and play in English & Spanish! This event will include a read aloud and fiesta
What's Coming up?
Story Corner.
Tuesdays, January 16th, & 30th @ 10:00 a.m. All ages.
Join Children's Librarian, Kara, for stories, songs & more! Enjoy free play after class.
Craft & Create
Wednesday, January 24th, @ 4:30 p.m. Ages 5+. Registration required.
Join Miss Laura on Wednesday nights for a themed craft. Let's see what you create!
1/24: Puffy Snow Painting.
Tigger's Tiny Tales.
Thursdays, January 18th, & 25th, @ 11:00 AM.
Join Miss Laura for stories, songs and rhymes.
Game Club.
Thursday, January 18th, @ 2:30 - 4:30 p.m..
Join us for an afternoon of gaming! Learn something new or play an old favorite. Smash Brothers, The Mind, Super Mario, Boomerang Fu, Bananagrams, Jaipur, and so many more games are provided!
Bring your own stuff or check out ours.
Play Group.
Fridays, January 19th & 26th, @ 10am-12pm. Ages Birth - 6 years.
Parents/Caregivers and children are invited to join us for open play in the community room. Meet new neighbors and friends and try out some of our early learning toys.
Pre-K Craft.
Mondays, January 15th, & 29th @ 3:30pm. Ages birth - 5 years old.
Join Miss Laura for a themed craft. Let's see what you create!
1/8: Paint Splat Owl.
1/15: Kindness Cards.
1/29: Clay Creatures.
The Weston Public Library's D&D Club for Teens is a great way for youth to learn about the game and its amazing creative possibilities as they create characters, send them on fantastic adventures, and roll some dice along the way!
This series is intended for ages 10-17. Those interested should contact Ian, the Director and club game master, to register for open slots, if any. LibraryDirector@WestonCT.gov
Team S.T.E.A.M.
Tuesdays, January 16th, 23rd, & 30th, 4:00 - 4:45 PM. 1st - 4th grade. Registration Required.
Join us for another exciting afternoon with special guests from Team S.T.E.A.M.! This program gives young children the opportunity to explore and build interest in STEM (Science, technology, engineering and math) and ARTS. We will use engineering kits to introduce students to various engineering, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
Percy Jackson Club!
Wednesday, January 17th, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 8+.
Let's talk Percy Jackson! Season one of the show just came out on Disney+ and we can't wait to celebrate all things Demigod! Let's make something cool and party Camp Half-Blood style. Show your skills in PJO Kahoot!
We can't wait to see you there.
All CT Reads Virtual Author Talk.
Friday, January 19th, 11AM.
All CT Reads is a year-long initiative to promote lifelong reading and learning for children (ages 8-12), teens (ages 13-18), and adults. We want a way to read together. We want continuous conversations across Connecticut. We want to offer avenues of participation for spaces big and small to talk about inclusivity, cultures and acceptance. Join us for this virtual discussion and Q&A with the authors below:
Kids: Kelly Yang, Teens: Nick Brooks & Adults: Daniel Black
Melty Mondays
Monday, January 22nd @ 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 5+. Registration required.
Create a wonderfully unique Perler Bead creation. Projects must be completed by 4:45 in order to be ironed and taken home the same day.
Creative Corner
Tuesday, January 23rd @ 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. All Ages.
Drop in to enjoy a free creative hour. Explore stations like Lego, play dough, crafting & more.
Lapsit Storytime
Wednesday, January 24th @ 10:00 AM. Birth - 2 years old.
Join us for songs, stories and play!
Class from 10-10:30 and free play from 10:30 on.
Successful Study Skills 4 Students Presents: Motivating Your Unmotivated Student
Wednesday, January 31st, 7:00 PM, Zoom.
In a 30-minute highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive webinar, parents are invited to learn a few tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their student.
- Why is your student unmotivated
- How self-esteem and anxiety impacts motivation
- The importance of goals and objectives, choices and consequences
- What problem-solving skills benefits an unmotivated student
- The effects of power struggles
- How do you inspire your kids to motivate themselves
Navigating College Admissions Successfully in 2024.
Wednesday, January 31st, 7:00 PM, Zoom.
Stand Out For College LLC is offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how the lingering effects from the pandemic have changed the college admissions landscape. They will discuss how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com)
We hope to see you soon!
Follow Weston Public Library Teens on Instagram for regular updates on events and new releases for teens!
Contact the Children & Teen Librarian directly at ChildrenTeenLibrarian@WestonCT.Gov
Have ideas for other clubs or events that you want to see at the library? Let us know!
