Event Series Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

Move, grove, and learn together at this program which mixes music and movement with early literacy and social skills practice to provide a well-rounded learning experience for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers.

Event Series Story Time

Story Time

Join Miss Lizzie (usually in the big meeting room) for story time every Friday at 10AM! We’ll aim for a 3-4 year old developmental level, but all are welcome no matter what your age or abilities (or languages) are! We will read a few books, interspersed with movement and play, then wrap up with an activity related to the theme of the day. Absolute quiet, focus, and stillness are not ... Read More

Event Series Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

Move, grove, and learn together at this program which mixes music and movement with early literacy and social skills practice to provide a well-rounded learning experience for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers.

Event Series Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

Move, grove, and learn together at this program which mixes music and movement with early literacy and social skills practice to provide a well-rounded learning experience for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers.

A Visit From the Shark Cart

Wave on Wheels will help kick off our Summer Learning Registration Week with a visit from the Shark Cart. The WAVE Shark Cart connects library visitors with Coral Cat Sharks. Attendees will learn about shark adaptations, WAVE and Newport conservation efforts, conservation in the wild, and how they can take action. Come early to complete a fun project in the Children’s Area and visit the newly opened Adventure Awaits Learning ... Read More

Super Saturday

. Kick off your Summer Learning adventure at Super Saturday with activities to help you earn badges. There’ll be a special scavenger hunt, big blue blocks to build with, games to play, science experiments, and more. Every child and teen who visits the library to participate and sign up for Summer Learning 2024 will get to pick a new paperback book to add to their home library.   The Summer ... Read More

Movers & Shakers: Summer Session

Move, groove, and learn together at Movers & Shakers. The program mixes music and movement with early literacy and social skills practice to provide a well-rounded learning experience for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers. It’s a great way to make new friends while learning through play.

Event Series Parking Lot Projects

Parking Lot Projects

Stop by the library parking lot for fun science experiments, creative craft projects, and more. Each week will feature a different activity to help families earn badges in our Summer Learning Program. All ages are welcome, but anyone under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Follow the library on Facebook and Instagram to get previews of each week’s activity. **On rainy days activities will move to the library’s side ... Read More

Event Series Summer Storytime

Summer Storytime

Summer is here, and so is storytime! Keep brains active with good books and related activities, like arts and crafts, movement and music, and science experiments! Miss Lizzie can also incorporate Spanish vocabulary and bilingual books upon request. Storytime meets Fridays at 10AM. All ages and abilities are welcome! And don't forget to grab a Frequent Storytime Reward card. Visit seven times to win prizes and make special storytime requests!

Event Series Stay & Play

Stay & Play

Stay and Play 2nd Saturdays and Last Thursdays 10-11:30 a.m., For Ages 0-4 Visit with your littlest learner to play and socialize with others. There will be many activities to choose from, including puppets, sensory play, special reading nooks, blocks, and more. Come enjoy some unstructured play together. Please note, this is unstructured free play for both caregiver and child, not a structured Story Time.