Stop by the makerspace to check out the various art supplies available to use at the library. Practice with different mediums and relax with an opportunity to be purely creative! Due to the messy nature of some of the supplies, this program is for students going entering grades 4+.
Thinking about a career in medicine? Join us for Day of Service, an exciting annual event 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. This is a great opportunity for kids and teens who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine to stop by and talk with the med students about the educational paths they took to get to this point! (Please note, medical students are happy to share their personal experiences and insights, but they are not college or career counselors
Wednesday, June 17, 5:00 PM
Join our friends from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School for a workshop on feelings and mental health, social media, and how these topics are related. Learn some strategies for navigating tough feelings or difficult friend (or frenemy) situations, and wrap up with a plan for how you can use social media while staying safe and grounded.
Ohhh!!! And enjoy some ice cream while we chat, because what makes an awkward conversation easier than having a frozen dessert to literally "break the ice" with?
Back-to-School Readiness with NJ4S!
Back-to-School time calls for some major organization to kick off the year right, and NJ4S has your back! Stop by for resources and schol essentials. Giveaways available while supplies last.
Take-home activity: Setting SMART goals
Freebies: To-Do Lists and Hand Sanitizers
Meet with representatives from New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) and learn about services they provide to families with children in grades K through 12.
Mindfulness with NJ4S!
Do you find it hard to fit relaxation into your busy schedule? Pick up some helpful mindfulness tool resources and grab items that can help you find your calm. Giveaways available while supplies last.
Take-home activity: Breathing Exerise Rainbows
Freebies: Coloring Books and Cold Packs
Meet with representatives from New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) and learn about services they provide to families with children in grades K through 12.
Sleep Hygiene with NJ4S!
Sleep is an essential aspect of overall health. Stop by to grab resources all about catching zzzs and take home rest-themed items! Giveaways available while supplies last.
Take-home activity: My Sleep Tracker Journal
Freebies: Sleep Masks and Blue Light Glasses
Meet with representatives from New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) and learn about services they provide to families with children in grades K through 12.
Physical Wellness with NJ4S!
Looking for ways to stay active this summer? Pick up local resources and grab some active lifestyle essentials Giveaways available while supplies last.
Take-home activity: Summer Physical Wellness BINGO
Freebies: Pedometers and first aid kits
Meet with representatives from New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) and learn about services they provide to families with children in grades K through 12.
Summer Self-Care with NJ4S!
Stop by for resources that can help you prioritize yourself this summer + pick up some summer freebies to beat the heat! Giveaways available while supplies last.
Take-home activity: Self-care fortune tellers
Freebies: Handheld fans and sunglasses
Meet with representatives from New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) and learn about services they provide to families with children in grades K through 12.
In-person chess club meetings will be held from July 9 to August 27 on Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm in the Youth Programming room.
Please click here for the registration form.
Add decorative gems to something you bring in (book, phone case, etc!) or use one of the notebooks provided. This event is for students entering grades 4+. Free tickets are required and will be given out half an hour before the program.