Youth Services

Come join us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Age 2+

No registration required

Join us for an open playtime for children from 0-35 months accompanied by an adult. Toys are selected with age and safety guidelines in mind and are suitable for young children. We clean up together at 11:15!

Join TAG volunteer Lilian in the YS programming room for Pokémon Club. 

Bring your own Pokémon cards in if you want to trade with others. Each session of the club also features trivia games and other fun activities. 

This drop-in style program is best suited for children in grades 3 and up, but all are welcome. No registration required.

Facilitated by TAG volunteer Myer, the Younger Writers Group is a monthly meeting space for aspiring authors of all genres - poetry, lyrics, fiction, nonfiction, short stories, and more! Attendees are encouraged to bring their writing implements of choice (e.g., pen and paper, laptop, etc.) as well as whatever writing project they've been working on recently.

All caregivers are welcome to attend this parent workshop from Central Jersey Family Health Consortium. This presentation-style educational session will cover tools and partnerships that support your child's development and learning. Whether you are navigating your child's "firsts" or looking for a way to make community connections, this event will help support you and your child's wellness.

Library staff will also be on hand to answer questions about what resources the library has to offer families. 

Visit our table for activities to celebrate Juneteenth! Learn more about the importance of this holiday with books from our children's collection.

All craft activities are while supplies last and subject to change throughout the tabling time period.

Chag Pesach Sameach! Visit the children's area of the library to make crafts for a happy holiday. All crafts are while supplies last and subject to change throughout the week.

Learn more about the Passover holiday with books from the nearby display.

Visit our table for creative children's crafts to celebrate Easter! Learn more about the holiday with books from the nearby display.

All crafts are while supplies last and subject to change throughout the week.

Presented by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Registration is Recommended.

Click here to register! 

Grade 5+

What happens when screen time takes over bedtime? This presentation dives into how phones, apps, and late-night scrolling impact sleep, mood, and focus—and why getting enough rest matters more than ever.

Join the fun as we learn and socialize with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles!

This interactive storytime is geared for children aged 2 to 5 years old and their caregivers, but younger siblings are also welcome to attend.