Enjoy our guest performers this summer!
For a full schedule of events visit our online calendar. Performers are sponsored by the Friends of the Newport Public Library.
Children’s Summer Calendar 2021 PDF
Click on the dates for more information on any of the performers and for information on how to register.
 Sarah Gardner: Preschool Music | Tuesday, June 21 at 10:00 AM Ages 0 – 5 Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to sing, dance, and play instruments during this interactive concert with professional folk musician Sarah Gardner. |
 Mystic Aquarium: Beach Animals for Toddlers | Tuesday, June 28 at 10:00 AM Ages Toddlers & 2s Discover fascinating animals found along the rocky shore. Through dramatic play and discovery of “mystery” items, instructors will guide toddlers through learning about cool coastal animals. |
 Mystic Aquarium: Penguin Palooza | Tuesday, June 28 at 11:00 AM Ages PreK to Kindergarten Through movement and hands-on activities, kids will love discovering how these adorable birds survive so well without flying. |
 Save the Bay: Beachcombers | Tuesday, July 12 at 10:00 AM Grades K – 4 Come explore a miniature version of a beach right inside the Library! Kids will search for and identify shells and other beachcombing treasures and learn about the animals that left them behind. |
 Animal World Experience: Water World | Tuesday, July 19 at 10:00 AM Ages 4 – 12 Learn all about the relationship of animals and water. Some animals actually live in the water and some use water for protection, finding food, or for hibernation (turtles & frogs hibernate underwater)! Kids will meet live animals in this interactive program. |
 Fiddle N’ Fun | Tuesday, July 26 at 10:00 AM Ages 2 – 12 Join us for a fun, interactive musical show including guitar music, singing, fiddle sticks and much more! |
 Save the Bay: Bayside Stories for Early Childhood Education | Tuesday, August 2 at 10:00 AM Ages 3 – 7 Hear a story about a Bay animal and enjoy a range of hands-on activity stations, such as live critter encounters, and Bay-related crafts. |