Kids

Take & Make "Butterfly Bracelet Craft"

Stop by the Children's Department to grab a craft!

Ages 4-10

*AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST*

Moving Caterpillar Craft

Come join us to create a Moving Caterpillar Craft.

Ages 5+

Tweens and teens in 4th grade and up are invited to this fun and interactive workshop! Explore perspective, emotional regulation, gratitude, and mindfulness, and learn to recognize greatness in yourself and others. Through discussion and engaging activities, tweens and teens will learn practical strategies for managing emotions, building self-awareness, and strengthening positive relationships.

Light refreshments will be served.

Crafty Creations: Apple Wreaths!

Thursday, September 17, 10:00 AM

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 apple wreaths to welcome others to our homes! Clean up at 11:00!

Get to Know New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S)

Friday, September 11, 9:30-11:30 AM

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. NJ4S is a prevention program that supports youth mental wellness and can connect students and their parents/caregivers with other community resources beneficial to social, emotional, and mental health and well-being, including clinical and non-clinical resources.

Suicide Prevention with NJ4S

Wednesday, September 16, 3:30-5:30 PM

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and NJ4S is bringing the conversation to the library's lobby. Learn to recognize warning signs and gather resources to help you and your loved ones talk about suicide prevention.

NJ4S is a prevention program that supports youth mental wellness and can connect students and their parents/caregivers with other community resources beneficial to social, emotional, and mental health and well-being, including clinical and non-clinical resources.

Family Fitness!

Friday, September 11, 10:00 AM

Family Fitness is an engaging class where preschoolers and their grown-ups can explore movement through fun games, music, and fitness activities. Join us for a workout that feels like play and bring home a youngster who's ready for a nap!

For kids ages 3 years and up with an adult.

Family Fitness is presented by the faculty of the Raritan Valley YMCA.

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