Escape into a world of pen pals and heartfelt connections as we invite you to a delightful Pen Pal Letter Writing and Story Time event at the Newark Free Library on Saturday August 5th. Get ready to embark on a journey that celebrates the timeless charm of letter writing, the joy of pen pals, and the art of crafting personalized cards.

Pen Pal & Letter Story Time

A short story time about letters, friendship, and pen pals for ages 3-9 will be held in the Story Time room. It will feature stories of Pen Pals, mail, and a fun letter matching game! Get an opportunity to decorate the giant group poster to send to our friends in New Zealand!

Please register for your preferred Story Time Session at 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM

Pen Pal Letter Writing Session: Unleash Your Creativity

After the story time, it's time to put pen to paper! We'll provide an array of stationery, colorful pens, and beautiful stickers to help you craft your very own heartfelt letter. Whether you're writing to a distant friend, a New Zealand Pen Pal, or someone else this session will celebrate the unique art of handwritten communication.

Letter writing stations will be open all day!

Don’t forget to sign up for the New Zealand Pen Pal program open to anyone ages 6+ (with parental permission)

Registration is required for the story time! Please register with the number of children participating.