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Closings and Important Updates:
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Children's Library News:
This month we will be featuring book displays for:
Be sure to come in and check them out!
Big news! There is now no restriction on what age you have to be to get a library card. If you are a Weston resident (even those under the age of 5) you can come in and get your own library card or apply online here.) Children under 12 must have an adult apply for the card for them.
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Young Adult/Teen Space Update
This month we will be featuring book displays for:
Be sure to come in and check them out!
There will now be two patron computers available for use in the YA Space.
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New and Recommended Books
Miss Alessandra wants to make sure your bedside table, bags, desks and car seat holders are all stocked with the newest and highly recommended books! See something you like? Place a hold in your library account.
Coming in March 2022:
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If you liked Goodnight, Construction Site, read this:
Construction Site: Spring Delight by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Ag Ford
Recommended for PreK-K.
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If you like books about friendship, hope and love, read this:
The Tale of the Whale by Karen Swann
Recommended for Grades K-1.
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If you liked Narwhal & Jelly or Arlo & Pips, read this:
Crab and Snail 1: The Invisible Whale by Beth Ferry and Jared Chapman
Recommended for Grades 1-2
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If you liked Tristan Strong or The Storm Runner, read this:
Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa by Julian Randall
Recommended for Grades 4-6.
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If you like books by Holly Black or Neil Gaiman, read this:
Gallant by V.E. Schwab
Recommended for Grades 7-9.
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Recommended Publications from February:
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If you like books with lots of animals, read this:
There's a Lion in the Forest by Monica Carnesi
Recommended for PreK-Grade 1.
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If you like graphic novels with silly jokes and adventure, read this:
Housecat Trouble 1 by Mason Dickerson
Recommended for Grades 2-3.
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If you liked any of the other InvestiGATORS series, read this:
InvestiGATORS 5: Braver and Boulder by John Patrick Green
Recommended for Grades 2-3.
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If you liked The Unwanteds series, X-Men, or Spy Kids read this:
Forgotten Five: Map of Flames by Lisa McMann
Recommended for Grades 4-6.
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If you liked The Handmaid's Tale or The Grace Year, read this:
Extasia by Claire Legrand
Recommended for Grades 10-12.
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Weston Reads: Growing a Community of Readers
The Weston Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of Weston Reads, a year-long initiative to promote the love of reading and provide community engagement for residents of all ages. Beginning February 22, 2022, the library will accept recommendations for book discussion titles in four categories:
- Early Learners (Ages birth-6)
- Kids (Ages 7-12)
- Teens (Ages 13-18)
- Adults ( Ages 18+).
The suggestions should be:
- Published within the last five years;
- Be able to sustain entertaining and meaningful discussions.
Library staff will choose the top six titles in each age group. Special consideration will be given to titles with a Fairfield county or Connecticut author or setting. Book discussions, programs and other special events will be planned around chosen titles, culminating in the Weston Reads Awards in the fall.
Do you have a great book you would like to nominate? Fill out a slip in the Library Cafe or fill out the online form here. Nominations will be taken through March 25.
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Upcoming Programs for Children, Teens and Families
March will have a mixture of take-and-make, virtual and in-person programs. Each program listing will list if it is take-and-make or virtual (ZOOM). If it does not say take-and-make or ZOOM, it is a program that will be held in-person in the community room of the library.
Information on Indoor In-person Programs:
Masks are now optional inside the library, including during programs. Programs will still be by registration ONLY.
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UPDATE!
INDOOR EGG HUNT
Sunday, April 3 @ 12:00 PM. Ages birth-18. Registration OPENS on March 15th at NOON.
Join us for an Indoor Egg Hunt with over 10,000 plastic eggs to find inside of the library. We will have eggs in different parts of the library for different age groups to hunt. A parent/adult must be with any child that will be in the age groups that will be in the community room and children's room. If your children are in different age groups, be sure that you have enough adults with you to have 1 Adult in each of the rooms your children will be hunting in.
- Ages birth-4 will hunt in the Community Room
- Ages 5-9 will hunt in the Children's Room
- Ages 10-18 will hunt in the YA Space and Cafe
The hunt will start at exactly 12:00 PM on Sunday, April 3. Families will need to arrive 10-15 minutes early to be checked-in outside of the library. Rules will be given to families on the day of the hunt.
Registration will open on March 15th at NOON and will close on April 1 at NOON if not filled before then. Limited Registration. To register go to this form: https://forms.gle/sxByyX1scLAPyHy28
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Craft and Create
Wednesdays, March 16, 23, & 30: 5:30-6:15 PM in Community Room.
Ages 5-12. Registration required separately for each session.
Join Miss Laura on Wednesday nights for a themed craft. Let's see what you create!
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Owl's One and All Storytime
Saturday, March 19: 12:30-1:15 PM in Community Room.
All ages. Registration required separately for each session.
We invite children of all ages and their caregivers to join us for stories, songs and a small activity.
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STEM Sunday
Sundays, March 20 @ 1:00-2:00 PM. Ages 8-12. Registration required separately for each session.
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Eeyore's Eensie Weensie's
Tuesdays, March 15, 22 & 29: 9:45-10:15 AM in Community Room.
Ages birth-23 months. Registration required separately for each session.
Our littlest patrons and their caregivers are invited to join us for lap rhymes, songs, and board books!
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Winnie's Wiggleworms
Wednesdays, March 16, 23 & 30: 10:30-11:00 AM in Community Room.
Ages birth-2. Registration required separately for each session.
Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing!
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Tigger's Tiny Tales Storytime
Thursdays, March 17, 24 & 31: 11:00-11:30 AM
Ages 1-5 years. Registration required separately for each session.
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes.
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Social Emotional Learning Storytime presented by PlaySmart Early Learning Program
Saturday, March 26: 12:30-1:15 PM in Community Room.
Ages 3-7. Registration required separately for each session.
Hosted by Play Smart Early Learning Program, in this session of Social Emotional Learning Storytime, children ages 3-7 will focus on perseverance (3/12) and patience (3/26). After a story reading and short discussion, children will be given their own copy of a wordless coloring book to decorate and illustrate what they have learned.
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Science Club: Slime
Wednesday, March 16 @ 4:00-4:45 PM. Ages 5-12. Registration required.
Do you love science? Well, then come and experiment with us! In March we will be making St. Patrick's Slime!
Register Here.
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Crafting With Shamrocks
Thursday, March 17 @ 4;00 PM. Ages 3-10. Registration required.
Join us in celebrating St. Patrick's Day with some shamrock crafts. We will have crafts of different difficulty levels for you to create.
Register Here.
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Spring Storytime
Monday, March 21 @ 10:30 AM. All Ages. Registration required.
Join us to celebrate and welcome Spring! We will read stories, sing and dance to songs and end with a springtime craft.
Register Here.
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WordWorms: WPL Book Chat Grades K-2.
Tuesday, March 22 @ 4:30 PM via ZOOM.
This book chat is comprised of children in grades K-2. Each month we select one book title that we read together and then discuss. New members are always welcome. If you need a copy of the book please email apetrino@westonct.gov.
March Book: Mac and Cheese by Sarah Weeks
We will also announce the book for the April Discussion and you will be able to pick up a copy at the library.
Register Here.
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Pokemon Club
Pokemon Club
Wednesday, March 23 @ 3:45 PM-4:45 PM in Community Room. Ages 5-12 (with parent in room if under the age of 8). Registration Required.
Talk all things Pokémon, trade and battle cards, watch movies and even win Pokémon cards during Pokémon Bingo! You are welcome to bring a device and play Pokemon Go. If the weather is nice you can walk around the library lawn and hit 5 Pokestops! At the March meeting we will also have a Pokemon hunt in the children's library.
Register Here.
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Genius Bookworms: WPL Book Chat
Grades 4-6.
Thursday, March 24 @ 4:30 PM via ZOOM.
This book chat is comprised of children in grades 4-6. Each month we select one or two titles that we read and then meet to discuss. We invite new members to join all year round! If you need a copy of the book please email apetrino@westonct.gov.
March Discussion: Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish by Pablo Cartaya
We will also announce the book for the April Discussion Book and you will be able to pick up a copy at the library.
Register Here.
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Playgroup
Friday, March 25 @ 10:30-12:00 PM. Ages birth-6. Registration required per family.
We have brought back our playgroup! 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.
Register Here.
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Elephant and Piggie Storytime and Party
Monday, March 28 @ 10:30-11:30 AM in Community Room. Ages birth-5. Registration required.
Calling all Elephant and Piggie lovers! Join us for Elephant and Piggie stories and activities.
Register Here.
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Protect Your Peeps: Science Experiment
Monday, March 28 @ 4:00 PM. Ages 5+. Registration required.
Science lovers are invited to join us for this fun experiment using Marshmallow PEEPS.
Register Here.
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The 35 Kid Club: WPL Book Chat Grades 3-5.
Tuesday, March 29 @ 4:30 PM via ZOOM.
This book chat is comprised of children in grades 3-5. Each month we select one or two titles that we read and then meet to discuss. New members are always welcome. If you need a copy of the book please email apetrino@westonct.gov.
March Books: The Flashback Four: The Lincoln Project and The Flashback Four: The Titanic Mission by Dan Gutman
We will also announce the book for the April Discussion and you will be able to pick up a copy at the library.
Register Here.
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Teen Scene: Switch It Up
Thursdays, March 24 & 31 @ 3:00-4:45 PM in the Community Room.
Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Those in grades 6-12 are invited to join us in the community room for teen scene days in which we will have the options for multiple Nintendo Switch games, board games, crafts and simply a place for teens to hang out and chill together.
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How to Successfully Navigate College Admissions in 2022
Wednesday, March 30 @ 8:00 PM via ZOOM.
3/30: Register Here
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how COVID-19 has changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.
The recent college admissions cycle has turned out to be the most competitive to date. The reason is that most colleges went test-optional due to the pandemic and colleges increased their virtual outreach to high school students resulting in a record number of candidates applying. With record high numbers of applications come record low acceptance rates at many popular colleges and universities.
We will discuss the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other actions steps that can be taken to make this spring productive regarding the college admissions process.
We’ll examine the holistic admissions review process, what admissions officers consider important when they review applicants, and how students can position themselves to develop a compelling narrative to increase their chances for admission.
We will also discuss the importance of community service, how it can provide an opportunity for personal growth and an opportunity to showcase a student’s character. Admissions officers place great emphasis on a student’s character and how the student has been able to give back and help others, especially during these challenging times.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com)
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Mock ACT Exam Practice Online
Saturday, March 19 @ 9:00 AM. Online.
Registration Required Here.
If you are preparing for the ACT Exam, consider taking an online Mock ACT Exam with our partners, Revoltion Prep. This online exam is completely free for Weston Students and will emulate an actual ACT Exam.
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Movie Double Feature
Monday, March 21 @ 12-5PM. All ages are welcome- Movies are rated PG-13. Registration required.
In preparation for the April theatre release of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, join us for a double feature of the first two films in the series and go back to where we found them and the crimes of Grindelwald.
Register Here.
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Finding Your Academic Interest with Revoltion Prep
Thursday, March 24 @ 8:00 PM. For teens and their parents. Online.
Registration required here.
About this webinar:
Applicants with a clear academic focus have a greater likelihood of being admitted by highly selective colleges.
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Fandom Friday
Friday, March 25 @ 3:00-4:45 PM. Ages 12+. Registration required.
Middle and High School students are invited to come and hang out during our monthly Fandom Friday programs. Whether you love Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Dungeons and Dragons, WarHammer or something else, this is a place for you to meet with your friends and fellow fandom members to share and enjoy. We do not provide specific items for this program as we ask our participants to bring what they would like to share, but can bring out games/materials upon request.
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Mock SAT Exam Practice Online
Mock SAT Exam with Revolution Prep
Saturday, March 26 @ 9:00 AM. Online.
Registration Required Here.
If you are preparing for the SAT Exam, consider taking an online Mock SAT Exam with our partners, Revoltion Prep. This online exam is completely free for Weston Students and will emulate an actual SAT Exam.
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, March 31: 3:00 PM in Community Room
Middle and High School Students. Registration required. Application required.
Those in middle and high school that are interested in having a larger voice at the library can join our teen advisory board. Here we discuss upcoming teen programs, volunteer opportunities and community service. If you are interested in joining you can attend this meeting to pick up an application and ask questions or email apetrino@westonct.gov.
Register Here.
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2022 Nutmeg Book Award Nominee Information
To find information on the nomineees please go to our NUTMEG BOOK AWARD WEBPAGE.
If you have any questions please e-mail apetrino@westonct.gov
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten
The Weston Public Library is a proud supporter of the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. We have linked downloadable PDF's on our website for how the program works, suggested reading lists, book tracking, and tips for reading with your children and will provide you print-outs of these items if requested. Go to our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Webpage for more information.
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Crafts-To-Go
Visit the Weston Library and pick up a craft-to-go everyday. These are simple coloring or simple instruction crafts. No registration is required. These crafts are based on what we have available. We do not provide the following for these crafts: coloring or writing utensils, scissors, glue or tape.
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NEW COLLECTIONS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
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S.H.E.L.F. Packs
Introducing S.H.E.L.F. Packs. These Super Helpful Early Learning Fun Packs are great for ages birth to age 8 as a supplement and aid for distance learning. Each backpack is themed and includes books, interactive learning elements, games and activities. Themes range from Musical Instruments to Emotions to Dinosaurs and everything in-between. This collection includes SPROUT early learning backpacks as well as Weston Public Library original Funpacks. These packs can be checked out for 2 weeks. 1 pack can be checked out per family at a time. All packs must be returned with all materials original checked out.
Available for in-person check out.
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PLAYAWAY Launchpads
Introducing PLAYAWAY Launchpads. These tablets are pre-loaded with content for kids and families, designed with a simple, easy-to-use interface, and are 100% secure. No download time. No need for Wi-Fi. Access to powerful content is as simple as turning on each device-anytime-anywhere.
Launchpads are great for ages 3-12 and have various themes from S.T.E.M. to Early Literacy.
You may check out 1 Launchpad per family for 1 week at a time. Launchpads must be returned into the drop box with all items originally checked out.
Available for in-person check out.
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Circulating Board Games
Introducing our Circulating Board Games Collection. Both the Children's Room (shelved near the DVD's- for ages 12 and under) and the main library (Shelved near the CD's-for ages 12 and older) have board games that you can check out (1 board game per card for 1 week) and bring home to play with your family.
Have you ever wanted to try a game, but didn't want to spend the money to find out you don't like it enough to play again? Well, here's the fix! Check out one of the games listed below for a family game night, party with friends, see if its suitable for a gift, or just to see if you would want to buy it yourself to have at home.
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Circulating Video Games
Introducing our Circulating Video Games Collection. The library now has video games that you can check out from the main library. Similarly to our Board Games, we want to give you a chance to try a new game without having to dish out the money for something to find out it isn't as replayable or fun as you thought. Here is a way to try games without having to purchase them!
Video games are located in the main library near the CD's and get checked out for 1 week. You may check out multiple games at one time. ESRB ratings are on the covers of the games.
Video Games available for check out:
Xbox 360 Games, PS3 Games, PS2 Games
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Don't Know What to Pick Up for Your Children & Teens? Use our Binge Box Option!
Need help selecting materials for your children/teens now that we offer Contactless Curbside pick-up? Were you a shelf browser and now need help selecting books from home? Use our binge boxes!
You will get an e-mail letting you know when your materials are ready and you will have 5 days to pick up at curbside during our general public open hours.
What is a binge box?
A binge box is a certain number of materials (books/dvds) surrounding a specific topic, theme, genre or author/book likeness for a certain age group.
How Does it Work?
We have you fill out a form with specific questions (found below) and submit it, Miss Alessandra will select materials for your child/teen after receiving this form. There are a few easy steps:
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Fill out our Children/Teen Binge Box Form HERE, or find it on our children and teen pages at westonpubliclibrary.org at a later date when you need it. This form allows you to answer questions so Miss Alessandra can select books/movies for you on themes like animals, shapes, sports, or more themes, based on genres such as mystery or science fiction or based on an author/book likeness. Please fill out a separate form for EACH child/teen you are requesting a binge box for.
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You will get an e-mail from Miss Alessandra letting you know when your materials are ready and how to pick them up either at curbside or grab and go. You will have 5 days from that date to pick them.
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Enjoy your materials!
Important Note: Each form is single use. This means you will not be getting weekly binge-boxes. When you want another binge box you must go through the steps again and fill out another form.
BINGE BOX FORM
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Hours:
The library is currently open without appointments for browsing the adult sections, teen section and computers/fax/copier use and the children's room. However, we will continue to have set hours where the children's library will be open for appointments only for those that are immunocompromised or are uncomfortable being in the room with other families at this time. Those appointment hours are listed below.
Our Hours have been extended!
Library Hours are now:
Monday-Tuesday: 9AM-6PM
Wednesday: 9AM-8PM
Thursday-Friday: 9AM-5PM
Saturday: 10AM-4PM
For those that would still like to use our Children's Room Appointment option beginning August 9th, listed below are the times we will have appointments.Each appointment slot is only 15 minutes to keep the possible exposure of COVID to a minimum. When registering for an appointment please follow all steps, you will get a confirmation. Please only register for one 15-minute time slot.
Mondays-Fridays: 9:30AM-10:30AM
Mondays-Tuesdays: 5:00PM-6:00PM
Wednesdays: 6:00PM-7:00PM
Saturdays: 11AM-12PM
Children's Room Appointment Registration (birth-Grade 5)
To learn more about COVID FAQ's in regards to the Weston Public Library, please see our COVID FAQ's Here.
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