Ongoing Programs
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Reading together - also called shared reading - is the single most important way to help children get ready to read and become proficient readers. Reading together increases vocabulary and general knowledge. It helps children learn how print looks and how books work. Shared reading also helps children develop an interest in reading. Children who enjoy being read to are more likely to want to learn to read themselves. The more you read to your child, the more ready they will be to read on their own. Take up the challenge and read 1,000 books to your little one before they start kindergarten.
Weekly Programs
Registration is required, and families can join any time. Siblings are welcome to sit in as needed.
Story Time
Story Time is offered for children ages 3 to 5. We focus on basic concepts like letter recognition, counting, motor skills and pre-reading skills. These are taught through songs, stories, games and crafts.
Baby Bugs
Baby Bugs is for children ages 6 months to two years. Caregivers will participate with children in interactive play, sensory activities and songs.
Monthly Programs
Art Club
Learn about great artists and illustrators from Claude Monet to Alma Thomas to Bob Ross. Explore their most famous works, see how they created them, and make your own masterpiece using the same style. Each month we also create a collaborative art piece to display in the library. We may use paint, ink or other mediums, so please come dressed for a bit of a mess. This program is held each month for kids ages 5-12. Please call to register.
Chess Club
Learn the basic moves of chess or sharpen your strategic skills against players of all skill levels. Younger players will get advice and support from teens who are part of the Newton Falls Jr. High Chess Club. For ages 8 and up. Please call to register.
Kids Mini RPG
Too young for Dungeons and Dragons? Try out our super simplified version of a role playing game, set in your favorite fictional universe. From Harry Potter to Pokemon, we play in a different fantasy world in each game, and provide you with a ready-made character. Bring your own dice, or use ours. For ages 8-12. Please call to register.
Summer Programs
Get ready for a fantastic summer at NFPL. Check the library calendar or Facebook for more information.
Summer Reading Contest
Read and win this summer with us. Children ages 2.5 to 12 will receive a prize entry for every book they check out, starting May 12. They can choose one of three grand prizes drawings to enter with each checkout. Starting June 2, children can earn a prize each week for four weeks, just for visiting the library. Request your prize at the circulation desk. Want a tougher challenge, check the Children's department for this week's Book Battle genre, read a book with the chosen genre sticker, and enter the weekly drawing. No preregistration is required for any of these programs, simple come by the library, check out a book and get started.
Summer Art Shows
Help us decorate the Library for Summer! This Year’s Theme is “Color our World”! Create a work of art that illustrates the theme and we will put it on display!
Details
- For ages 0-18.
- Work must be smaller than 22"x28" (standard posterboard size).
- Must be able to hang on the wall (not too heavy and meant to be vertical).
- Work must be appropriate for viewing by any age.
- Work should be able to maintain its integrity (stay in one piece) for at least two months.
- All works will be credited, but we will not display last names.
- Works will be displayed in public areas, so we cannot guarantee they will not be damaged over time.
- Please bring your artwork to the library children’s desk by May 30. Be sure to attach your name and contact info.
- Contact Chrissy Braun at 330-872-1282 ext. 3 or chrissybraun@newtonfalls.org with any questions.
Weekly Art Contest
Starting June 2, pick up the weekly coloring sheet in the children's department. You can color, paint or decorate it any way you like, and submit it for the weekly drawing. Coloring sheets will be displayed in the library the following week.
Programs to Attend...
Garden Club
Come for the science, stay for the snacks! Ages 5-12 are invited to join our garden club. We will meet outside each week, work in our garden, complete a project and snack on what we grow. Visit our events page to register. Program is always held outside, and will be cancelled in bad weather.
Summer Specials
Kids ages 5-12 can come for a new adventure each week. From art to science, from construction to cooking, from music to drama, we have it all this summer! No registration required. Visit our events page for dates and times.
Early Readers Roundup
Keep your reading skills sharp and have fun with books this summer. Miss Chrissy has stories, games and activities along with her favorite silly books. For ages 5-8, visit our events page to register.
Check out our events page for many more programs!!