Join us to paint a wooden decoration in recognition of Irish-American Heritage Month. Choose from a shamrock (a symbol of luck) or a claddagh (a symbol of love, loyalty, and friendship).
For families with kids in kindergarten and up, while supplies last.
Kids in kindergarten and up are invited to drop in and make a doorknob sign using stickers, markers, and paint sticks! Make a unique sign to hang on a bedroom, restroom, or other door at home!
Kids ages 2 and up, with their grown-up, are invited to make a quick, beautiful, not-too-messy project. This month we are making foxes! Clean up at 11:00!
Join the staff of NJ4S for an event that combines mental health awareness with creativity! Create a butterfly craft that highlights your unique qualities as a friend, encouraging self-reflection, confidence, and positive social connections! All supplies are provided and light snacks will be served.
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.
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.
Join us for a local author reading of two bilingual picture books:
- El Barrio Mío / My Neighborhood, which features the language learning journey of a young African-American girl as she travels through her community where English and Spanish come together to make a beautiful bilingual barrio,
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Create a friendship bracelet or phone charm with our new collection of beads! This program is for grades 3+.
Come join us to create and decorate a Valentine's Day Card and give it to someone you love!
Ages 4+
For a less Valentiney take on February, we're focusing on how we love ourselves!
Join us for a simple and meaningful self-care activity; fill up a tiny jar with a list of awesome qualities about yourself! We'll be using scrapbooking paper and paper punches to make these projects extra-special. Next time you're feeling a little down, you can re-read the memos in your jar as a reminder of how awesome you really are! (And make sure to bring home a few blank notes so that you can continue to add to your jar!)
Join us for a special sensory-friendly hour at the library, held before public hours.
This dedicated time is designed to offer a quieter, calmer library experience for children, teens, and adults with sensory sensitivities, along with their families or guardians.
The library will be open only to registered participants during this hour, providing a safe, low-stimulation environment to browse, read, use the computers and explore before regular public hours begin.