2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist

Kids

Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom

When Juniper Harvey's family moves to the middle of nowhere in Florida, her entire life is uprooted. As if that's not bad enough, she keeps having dreams about an ancient-looking temple, a terrifying attack, and a mysterious girl who turns into an ivory statue. One night after a disastrous school dance, Juniper draws a portrait of the girl from her dreams and thinks, I wish you were here. The next morning, she wakes up to find the girl in her room pointing a sword at her throat!

Marley's Pride

Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears? Highlighting the joyful experiences of a queer family of color finding community at Pride, this story features endmatter about the history of Pride, a glossary of LGBTQ+ terms, and a list of resources.

My Moms Love Me

Perfect for reading aloud with its rhyming, rhythmic text, this picture book finds two mommies sharing a perfect day with their little one, from visiting animals on a farm to bedtime snuggles.

Amazing Minerals! (session 2)

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!

Limited space!  Please stop at the children's desk 30 minutes before this event for a free ticket, while supplies last.

Amazing Minerals! (session 1)

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!

Limited space!  Please stop at the children's desk beginning at 9:30 AM for a free ticket, while supplies last.

Nikhil Out Loud

The voice actor for a hit animated series, thirteen-year-old Nikhil must find the courage to speak out about what's right when a group of conservative parents protest his openly gay status.

Board Game Cafe (Gr. 4-12)

Bring your friends to play some fun board games, hang out, and enjoy some cafe drinks and pastries!

Feel free to bring your own board games as well! 

*Earn one point towards teen summer reading prizes by attending this event! Look for the code word and enter it in the app or in your reading log!*