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Pre-School Palooza for children ages 3-6 years old will promote Kindergarten readiness and set a foundation for a future of strong reading while developing fine motor skills. Children who are ready to do so may attend independently. Caregivers are still welcome to attend. Adults who choose not to attend the program, must remain inside the library building during the storytime. Each session will feature a different theme using picture books, music and movement and a craft activity.

AGENDA NEEDHAM HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday January 28, 2020 8:00 A.M. 5 Chambers Street–COMMUNITY ROOM

Terrific Toddlers, for children 1-2 years old and their caregivers uses stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, rhythm and sensory activities to help young walkers learn vocabulary and develop gross motor skills.

Child’s Play is a drop-in program for children 0-2 years and their caregivers. The songs, rhymes, lap games and books in this program will promote rhythm, coordination and verbal skills in young children as well as bonding between child and caregiver.

A young lion prince takes an unforeseen journey to find his way into a new life after the untimely death of his father. Instead of ascending the throne at a young age, Simba is forced out of his home in fear that his uncle will reveal that he is the reason the king is dead. Years after his disappearance, Simba is reintroduced to his childhood friend and realizes his mistakes that lead to the downfall of his kingdom. He must face the challenges of coming to terms with the reality of his father's death to save his kingdom and his family.
Sponsored by the Needham Free Public Library.

Meet nine courageous young adults who have lived in the United States with a secret for much of their lives: they are not U.S. citizens. They came from Colombia, Mexico, Ghana, Independent Samoa, and Korea. They came seeking education, fleeing violence, and escaping poverty. All have heartbreaking and hopeful stories about leaving their homelands and starting a new life in America. And all are weary of living in the shadows. We Are Here to Stay is a very different book than it was intended to be when originally slated for a 2017 release, illustrated with Susan Kuklin’s gorgeous full-color portraits. Since the last presidential election and the repeal of DACA, it is no longer safe for these young adults to be identified in photographs or by name. Their photographs have been replaced with empty frames, and their names are represented by first initials.

A Drop-in playgroup for caregivers and children, providing STEAM activities, literacy and social play for ages 0-5 years. Provided by Family Access of Newton.
This will occur the first and third Fridays of the month.

This is a drop-in program for ages 2-5 and is organized by the International Chinese Reading Association. The program consists of a storytime in Chinese, followed by a simple craft.