Boogie Woogie Babies!
Boogie Woogie Babies is a 30 minute dance class for Baby and their big person! Ages 6months-3years
This program was made possible by a generous donation from the Columbia Bank Foundation.
Kids
Insectropolis
Join Insectropolis as they present their bugs on the go program!
A unique, memorable and educational program where participants will learn about this often misunderstood tiny animals.
There will be live animals! Please join us in learning about these cool creatures.
Ages 4 and up
There are four different sessions of the same presentation available.
Please register online
The MoleCOOL Scientist: Extract DNA from a Strawberry (Zoom)
Teen Volunteer Shreya D. will show you how to extract DNA from a strawberry! Shreya will go through the process and give you the instructions to try on your own later! This is an informational program and you are not expected to follow along.
This program is designed for kids in grades 4th through 6th, but all are welcome to attend.
Please register in advance by clicking "Join Event" to receive the Zoom login information so you have it before the program starts! Details will be re-sent to all registrants a half an hour prior to program start.
Virtual Storytimes
MORE storytimes, more fun!! Please check back here; we will continue to update this list.
NEW!!! All summer long, author Carmen Agra Deedy is reading to kids on Fridays at noon! Watch live or replay her videos from her Facebook page.
Take the Winter Reading Challenge!
Kids in grades K-8 are invited to take the Winter Reading Challenge! The challenge runs from Monday, December 1st through Saturday, January 31st.
Pick up a BINGO board at the children's desk anytime you're at the library. Get five in a row and select a prize book that you can keep FOREVER! That's because reading is its own reward. :)
Family Volunteering: Color A Smile
In observance of the National Day of Service on January 19, it's time for us to send another package to our partners at Color a Smile, a nonprofit organization that distributes cheerful drawings to seniors, troops overseas, patients in the hospital, and anyone in need of some cheer.
New Year, New Goals!
Wednesday, January 14, 5:00-6:00PM
Join the staff of NJ4S and create your personal vision board for 2026. A vision board is a poster or collage where you can visually represent your dreams and goals. Reflect on how you'd like to grow and the experiences you're looking for in 2026, and get it all down on an inspiring poster you can hang in your room!
For kids of all ages, with an adult. Teens are welcome to attend!
Limited space! Free tickets for this event are available at the children's desk the day of the event, beginning at 4:30PM.
Play and Learn with Rutgers Cognitive Kids
Visit with staff from Rutgers Cognitive Kids at their table in the library! Drop by with your child to try fun, interactive crafts, demos, and research games exploring how children think and learn about numbers. The staff will also be available to share information about their developmental research and how families can get involved in future online and in-person studies!
Play and Learn with Rutgers Cognitive Kids
Visit with staff from Rutgers Cognitive Kids at their table in the library! Drop by with your child to try fun, interactive crafts, demos, and research games exploring how children think and learn about numbers. The staff will also be available to share information about their developmental research and how families can get involved in future online and in-person studies!
July in January Party
Are you tired of the cold and dark? Let's pretend together for an hour that it's actually a warm, sunny July day! Stop by the children's programming room to read beach-themed stories, make summer-y crafts, and more!
This event is recommended for grades K and up, but all ages (including parents/guardians) are welcome to attend to escape the winter blues for a little bit!