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.
Amazing Minerals!
Tuesday, July 22
Two sessions! Choose 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM!
The Rutgers Geology Museum returns to present this exciting class to kids entering grades K-6!
Museum staff will talk about minerals, and participants will learn about the three rock types, how they are formed, and how geologists define minerals and their properties. Attendees will participate in hands-on science and arts activities, and each participant will receive their own mineral identification kit to take home!
Tie-Dye Emotions
Tuesday, August 5, 11:00AM-12:00PM
Kids in kindergarten and up are invited to join the staff of NJ4S for this fun, messy event! We will be using tie dye to create beautiful, colorful pillowcases! Tie dye definitely stains, so please do not wear your finest clothing.
Pillowcases will be provided. If you prefer to tie-dye a tee shirt, please bring a clean white one with you.
Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. This month's informational health and wellness resources focus on emotional regulation.
Hawaiian Shirts Coloring Project
Sunday, July 22 -- 2:30-4:00
Kids ages 3 years and up can drop by to color a Hawaiian shirt template and decorate it with buttons. Please note, this project includes small pieces that are not appropriate for young children. While supplies last!
Make a Cute Magnet!
Thursday, July 24, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Kids ages 3 years and up, with an adult, are invited to stop by the children's section to create a cute, silly, health-themed magnet. We'll be making magnets that look like fruits, veggies, and even tubes of sunscreen!
This fun event coincides with the annual Day of Service, when first-year medical students from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School visit the library to share health and wellness information and meet library patrons.
Stop by between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM!
Meet a Future Doctor!
Thinking about a career in medicine?!? On Thursday, July 24, between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, kids and teens can meet first-year medical students from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School & talk to them about the educational paths they took to get to this point.
The students will also be sharing giveaways and wellness information for kids, teens, and families. Library staff will also have fun health-related craft projects for kids to complete!
Stop by between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM for a chat!
Tie-Dye Emotions
Tuesday, August 5, 11:00AM-12:00PM
Kids in kindergarten and up are invited to join the staff of NJ4S for this fun, messy event! We will be using tie dye to create beautiful, colorful pillowcases! Tie dye definitely stains, so please do not wear your finest clothing.
Pillowcases will be provided. If you prefer to tie-dye a tee shirt, please bring a clean white one with you.
Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. This month's informational health and wellness resources focus on emotional regulation.