November 2020
Wee Readers Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 Ages 0-5, Facebook Premiere Let’s read together! Join Miss Tracy for some stories, finger plays, songs, and crafts! Stop by the Library beginning on October 27 for your grab-and-go Storytime Kit that includes craft materials for 5 weeks of storytime fun! Week 1: October 28 – 5 Little Pumpkins Week 2: November 4 – Autumn Leaves Week 3: November 11 – Scarecrows Week 4: November 18 – Harvest Week 5: November 25 – Thanksgiving For Children ages 0-5…
Find out more »Wee Readers Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 Ages 0-5, Facebook Premiere Let’s read together! Join Miss Tracy for some stories, finger plays, songs, and crafts! Stop by the Library beginning on October 27 for your grab-and-go Storytime Kit that includes craft materials for 5 weeks of storytime fun! Week 1: October 28 – 5 Little Pumpkins Week 2: November 4 – Autumn Leaves Week 3: November 11 – Scarecrows Week 4: November 18 – Harvest Week 5: November 25 – Thanksgiving For Children ages 0-5…
Find out more »Introduction to Genealogy
Eric Migdal explains the basic steps of researching your family, using his personal search for his biological family as an example. He will include a discussion of which free and paid research and DNA sites are useful in finding answers for your family history and research. Register to receive the Zoom link.
Find out more »Nutmeg Book Discussion
Select Mondays @ 4pm Grades 4-6, Zoom Meeting Book discussions of nominated Nutmeg titles for students in grades 4-6 as follows: November 16, 2020 The Great Treehouse War by Lisa Graff December 14, 2020 Framed: A T.O.A.S.T. Mystery by James Ponti January 11, 2021 Front Desk by Kelly Young Registration required. Please note this is a virtual program on Zoom. All registrants must provide their active email address when registering and will be contacted by a member of the Danbury…
Find out more »Teen Anti-Racist Book Discussion: Stamped
For students in Grades 7-12: Join us for a discussion of the book Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds, "a timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism--and antiracism--in America.Copies of Stamped will be available to participants to read before the discussion. Please register by November 4 to give you enough time to pick up your book and read it before the discussion. The discussion will be held virtually on Zoom.
Find out more »Wee Readers Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 Ages 0-5, Facebook Premiere Let’s read together! Join Miss Tracy for some stories, finger plays, songs, and crafts! Stop by the Library beginning on October 27 for your grab-and-go Storytime Kit that includes craft materials for 5 weeks of storytime fun! Week 1: October 28 – 5 Little Pumpkins Week 2: November 4 – Autumn Leaves Week 3: November 11 – Scarecrows Week 4: November 18 – Harvest Week 5: November 25 – Thanksgiving For Children ages 0-5…
Find out more »Virtual Young Adult Council Meeting
Need community service hours? Want to be involved in the library? Join The Young Adult Council! We meet once a month to plan programs, choose books, create displays and work on projects to help the library. Please register to receive the Zoom invite! This group is for students in Grades 6-12 only.
Find out more »Wee Readers Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 Ages 0-5, Facebook Premiere Let’s read together! Join Miss Tracy for some stories, finger plays, songs, and crafts! Stop by the Library beginning on October 27 for your grab-and-go Storytime Kit that includes craft materials for 5 weeks of storytime fun! Week 1: October 28 – 5 Little Pumpkins Week 2: November 4 – Autumn Leaves Week 3: November 11 – Scarecrows Week 4: November 18 – Harvest Week 5: November 25 – Thanksgiving For Children ages 0-5…
Find out more »December 2020
2020 Holiday Festival (Virtual Event)
During the week of 12/6 through 12/12, Newtown Youth and Family Services will be hosting their annual Holiday Festival. Due to COVID-19, the event has moved online. Check our calendar for all of the amazing activities they are offering during this week.
Find out more »Elf Chats – Live from the North Pole!
December 6th - December 12th Location: Virtual What toy is our elf friend working on? What does the inside of Santa's workshop look like? Find out what it's like to help Santa get ready for Christmas! Our elf friend can read a story! This is a totally personalized experience! During your scheduled Elf Chat, your child/children will get the opportunity to see and talk with our elf friend LIVE from the North Pole! During registration we will ask a few questions about…
Find out more »The Merrymakes – Carol – O – Grams
December 6th - December 12th Location: At-Home in Sandy Hook or Newtown. Spread some holiday cheer! Send a group of carolers to brighten the day of a friend or family member. Or have them come to your house! We will send a small group of carolers (6-8 people) to houses in Sandy Hook or Newtown to sing three non-denominational holiday songs. The cost for each carol-o-gram is $25. There are available time slots on December 6, 9, 11, 12. Registration will be…
Find out more »Elf on the Shelf Competition
December 6th - December 12th Location: Social Media, Facebook & Instagram Elves driving cars, repelling down the fireplace, hanging from the ceiling and more! What antics are the Elves of Newtown & Sandy Hook up to? Submit photos of your Elf's shenanigans to join the competition or participate by voting. To Vote: Entries will be posted on Facebook and Instagram from December 6th through December 12th and the community can vote right on social media! Enter an Elf Antic: Photos: We will…
Find out more »Letters to Santa!
Write a letter to Santa and wait for a personalized response from Santa to arrive at home! Download this Letter to Santa Template - Coming soon! Get your letter to Santa by: Dropping off the letter along with a self-addressed envelope at Newtown Youth & Family Services (15 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook). Look for the red North Pole mailbox. We will mail the letter to the North Pole for you! Mail the letter along with a self-addressed envelope to Santa, Attn: Santa…
Find out more »2020 Holiday Festival (Virtual Event)
During the week of 12/6 through 12/12, Newtown Youth and Family Services will be hosting their annual Holiday Festival. Due to COVID-19, the event has moved online. Check our calendar for all of the amazing activities they are offering during this week.
Find out more »Elf Chats – Live from the North Pole!
December 6th - December 12th Location: Virtual What toy is our elf friend working on? What does the inside of Santa's workshop look like? Find out what it's like to help Santa get ready for Christmas! Our elf friend can read a story! This is a totally personalized experience! During your scheduled Elf Chat, your child/children will get the opportunity to see and talk with our elf friend LIVE from the North Pole! During registration we will ask a few questions about…
Find out more »The Merrymakes – Carol – O – Grams
December 6th - December 12th Location: At-Home in Sandy Hook or Newtown. Spread some holiday cheer! Send a group of carolers to brighten the day of a friend or family member. Or have them come to your house! We will send a small group of carolers (6-8 people) to houses in Sandy Hook or Newtown to sing three non-denominational holiday songs. The cost for each carol-o-gram is $25. There are available time slots on December 6, 9, 11, 12. Registration will be…
Find out more »Elf on the Shelf Competition
December 6th - December 12th Location: Social Media, Facebook & Instagram Elves driving cars, repelling down the fireplace, hanging from the ceiling and more! What antics are the Elves of Newtown & Sandy Hook up to? Submit photos of your Elf's shenanigans to join the competition or participate by voting. To Vote: Entries will be posted on Facebook and Instagram from December 6th through December 12th and the community can vote right on social media! Enter an Elf Antic: Photos: We will…
Find out more »Letters to Santa!
Write a letter to Santa and wait for a personalized response from Santa to arrive at home! Download this Letter to Santa Template - Coming soon! Get your letter to Santa by: Dropping off the letter along with a self-addressed envelope at Newtown Youth & Family Services (15 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook). Look for the red North Pole mailbox. We will mail the letter to the North Pole for you! Mail the letter along with a self-addressed envelope to Santa, Attn: Santa…
Find out more »2020 Holiday Festival (Virtual Event)
During the week of 12/6 through 12/12, Newtown Youth and Family Services will be hosting their annual Holiday Festival. Due to COVID-19, the event has moved online. Check our calendar for all of the amazing activities they are offering during this week.
Find out more »Elf Chats – Live from the North Pole!
December 6th - December 12th Location: Virtual What toy is our elf friend working on? What does the inside of Santa's workshop look like? Find out what it's like to help Santa get ready for Christmas! Our elf friend can read a story! This is a totally personalized experience! During your scheduled Elf Chat, your child/children will get the opportunity to see and talk with our elf friend LIVE from the North Pole! During registration we will ask a few questions about…
Find out more »The Merrymakes – Carol – O – Grams
December 6th - December 12th Location: At-Home in Sandy Hook or Newtown. Spread some holiday cheer! Send a group of carolers to brighten the day of a friend or family member. Or have them come to your house! We will send a small group of carolers (6-8 people) to houses in Sandy Hook or Newtown to sing three non-denominational holiday songs. The cost for each carol-o-gram is $25. There are available time slots on December 6, 9, 11, 12. Registration will be…
Find out more »Elf on the Shelf Competition
December 6th - December 12th Location: Social Media, Facebook & Instagram Elves driving cars, repelling down the fireplace, hanging from the ceiling and more! What antics are the Elves of Newtown & Sandy Hook up to? Submit photos of your Elf's shenanigans to join the competition or participate by voting. To Vote: Entries will be posted on Facebook and Instagram from December 6th through December 12th and the community can vote right on social media! Enter an Elf Antic: Photos: We will…
Find out more »Letters to Santa!
Write a letter to Santa and wait for a personalized response from Santa to arrive at home! Download this Letter to Santa Template - Coming soon! Get your letter to Santa by: Dropping off the letter along with a self-addressed envelope at Newtown Youth & Family Services (15 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook). Look for the red North Pole mailbox. We will mail the letter to the North Pole for you! Mail the letter along with a self-addressed envelope to Santa, Attn: Santa…
Find out more »2020 Holiday Festival (Virtual Event)
During the week of 12/6 through 12/12, Newtown Youth and Family Services will be hosting their annual Holiday Festival. Due to COVID-19, the event has moved online. Check our calendar for all of the amazing activities they are offering during this week.
Find out more »Elf Chats – Live from the North Pole!
December 6th - December 12th Location: Virtual What toy is our elf friend working on? What does the inside of Santa's workshop look like? Find out what it's like to help Santa get ready for Christmas! Our elf friend can read a story! This is a totally personalized experience! During your scheduled Elf Chat, your child/children will get the opportunity to see and talk with our elf friend LIVE from the North Pole! During registration we will ask a few questions about…
Find out more »The Merrymakes – Carol – O – Grams
December 6th - December 12th Location: At-Home in Sandy Hook or Newtown. Spread some holiday cheer! Send a group of carolers to brighten the day of a friend or family member. Or have them come to your house! We will send a small group of carolers (6-8 people) to houses in Sandy Hook or Newtown to sing three non-denominational holiday songs. The cost for each carol-o-gram is $25. There are available time slots on December 6, 9, 11, 12. Registration will be…
Find out more »Elf on the Shelf Competition
December 6th - December 12th Location: Social Media, Facebook & Instagram Elves driving cars, repelling down the fireplace, hanging from the ceiling and more! What antics are the Elves of Newtown & Sandy Hook up to? Submit photos of your Elf's shenanigans to join the competition or participate by voting. To Vote: Entries will be posted on Facebook and Instagram from December 6th through December 12th and the community can vote right on social media! Enter an Elf Antic: Photos: We will…
Find out more »Letters to Santa!
Write a letter to Santa and wait for a personalized response from Santa to arrive at home! Download this Letter to Santa Template - Coming soon! Get your letter to Santa by: Dropping off the letter along with a self-addressed envelope at Newtown Youth & Family Services (15 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook). Look for the red North Pole mailbox. We will mail the letter to the North Pole for you! Mail the letter along with a self-addressed envelope to Santa, Attn: Santa…
Find out more »2020 Holiday Festival (Virtual Event)
During the week of 12/6 through 12/12, Newtown Youth and Family Services will be hosting their annual Holiday Festival. Due to COVID-19, the event has moved online. Check our calendar for all of the amazing activities they are offering during this week.
Find out more »Elf Chats – Live from the North Pole!
December 6th - December 12th Location: Virtual What toy is our elf friend working on? What does the inside of Santa's workshop look like? Find out what it's like to help Santa get ready for Christmas! Our elf friend can read a story! This is a totally personalized experience! During your scheduled Elf Chat, your child/children will get the opportunity to see and talk with our elf friend LIVE from the North Pole! During registration we will ask a few questions about…
Find out more »The Merrymakes – Carol – O – Grams
December 6th - December 12th Location: At-Home in Sandy Hook or Newtown. Spread some holiday cheer! Send a group of carolers to brighten the day of a friend or family member. Or have them come to your house! We will send a small group of carolers (6-8 people) to houses in Sandy Hook or Newtown to sing three non-denominational holiday songs. The cost for each carol-o-gram is $25. There are available time slots on December 6, 9, 11, 12. Registration will be…
Find out more »Elf on the Shelf Competition
December 6th - December 12th Location: Social Media, Facebook & Instagram Elves driving cars, repelling down the fireplace, hanging from the ceiling and more! What antics are the Elves of Newtown & Sandy Hook up to? Submit photos of your Elf's shenanigans to join the competition or participate by voting. To Vote: Entries will be posted on Facebook and Instagram from December 6th through December 12th and the community can vote right on social media! Enter an Elf Antic: Photos: We will…
Find out more »Letters to Santa!
Write a letter to Santa and wait for a personalized response from Santa to arrive at home! Download this Letter to Santa Template - Coming soon! Get your letter to Santa by: Dropping off the letter along with a self-addressed envelope at Newtown Youth & Family Services (15 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook). Look for the red North Pole mailbox. We will mail the letter to the North Pole for you! Mail the letter along with a self-addressed envelope to Santa, Attn: Santa…
Find out more »2020 Holiday Festival (Virtual Event)
During the week of 12/6 through 12/12, Newtown Youth and Family Services will be hosting their annual Holiday Festival. Due to COVID-19, the event has moved online. Check our calendar for all of the amazing activities they are offering during this week.
Find out more »Elf Chats – Live from the North Pole!
December 6th - December 12th Location: Virtual What toy is our elf friend working on? What does the inside of Santa's workshop look like? Find out what it's like to help Santa get ready for Christmas! Our elf friend can read a story! This is a totally personalized experience! During your scheduled Elf Chat, your child/children will get the opportunity to see and talk with our elf friend LIVE from the North Pole! During registration we will ask a few questions about…
Find out more »The Merrymakes – Carol – O – Grams
December 6th - December 12th Location: At-Home in Sandy Hook or Newtown. Spread some holiday cheer! Send a group of carolers to brighten the day of a friend or family member. Or have them come to your house! We will send a small group of carolers (6-8 people) to houses in Sandy Hook or Newtown to sing three non-denominational holiday songs. The cost for each carol-o-gram is $25. There are available time slots on December 6, 9, 11, 12. Registration will be…
Find out more »Elf on the Shelf Competition
December 6th - December 12th Location: Social Media, Facebook & Instagram Elves driving cars, repelling down the fireplace, hanging from the ceiling and more! What antics are the Elves of Newtown & Sandy Hook up to? Submit photos of your Elf's shenanigans to join the competition or participate by voting. To Vote: Entries will be posted on Facebook and Instagram from December 6th through December 12th and the community can vote right on social media! Enter an Elf Antic: Photos: We will…
Find out more »Letters to Santa!
Write a letter to Santa and wait for a personalized response from Santa to arrive at home! Download this Letter to Santa Template - Coming soon! Get your letter to Santa by: Dropping off the letter along with a self-addressed envelope at Newtown Youth & Family Services (15 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook). Look for the red North Pole mailbox. We will mail the letter to the North Pole for you! Mail the letter along with a self-addressed envelope to Santa, Attn: Santa…
Find out more »2020 Holiday Festival (Virtual Event)
During the week of 12/6 through 12/12, Newtown Youth and Family Services will be hosting their annual Holiday Festival. Due to COVID-19, the event has moved online. Check our calendar for all of the amazing activities they are offering during this week.
Find out more »Elf Chats – Live from the North Pole!
December 6th - December 12th Location: Virtual What toy is our elf friend working on? What does the inside of Santa's workshop look like? Find out what it's like to help Santa get ready for Christmas! Our elf friend can read a story! This is a totally personalized experience! During your scheduled Elf Chat, your child/children will get the opportunity to see and talk with our elf friend LIVE from the North Pole! During registration we will ask a few questions about…
Find out more »The Merrymakes – Carol – O – Grams
December 6th - December 12th Location: At-Home in Sandy Hook or Newtown. Spread some holiday cheer! Send a group of carolers to brighten the day of a friend or family member. Or have them come to your house! We will send a small group of carolers (6-8 people) to houses in Sandy Hook or Newtown to sing three non-denominational holiday songs. The cost for each carol-o-gram is $25. There are available time slots on December 6, 9, 11, 12. Registration will be…
Find out more »Elf on the Shelf Competition
December 6th - December 12th Location: Social Media, Facebook & Instagram Elves driving cars, repelling down the fireplace, hanging from the ceiling and more! What antics are the Elves of Newtown & Sandy Hook up to? Submit photos of your Elf's shenanigans to join the competition or participate by voting. To Vote: Entries will be posted on Facebook and Instagram from December 6th through December 12th and the community can vote right on social media! Enter an Elf Antic: Photos: We will…
Find out more »Letters to Santa!
Write a letter to Santa and wait for a personalized response from Santa to arrive at home! Download this Letter to Santa Template - Coming soon! Get your letter to Santa by: Dropping off the letter along with a self-addressed envelope at Newtown Youth & Family Services (15 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook). Look for the red North Pole mailbox. We will mail the letter to the North Pole for you! Mail the letter along with a self-addressed envelope to Santa, Attn: Santa…
Find out more »Nutmeg Book Discussion
Select Mondays @ 4pm Grades 4-6, Zoom Meeting Book discussions of nominated Nutmeg titles for students in grades 4-6 as follows: November 16, 2020 The Great Treehouse War by Lisa Graff December 14, 2020 Framed: A T.O.A.S.T. Mystery by James Ponti January 11, 2021 Front Desk by Kelly Young Registration required. Please note this is a virtual program on Zoom. All registrants must provide their active email address when registering and will be contacted by a member of the Danbury…
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