Pee Wee Playdate
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!
Kids
Back-to-School Readiness with NJ4S
Tuesday, August 18 -- 3:30-5:30 PM
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.
The Colors of India
Coming to the library this August 11-15
Author Reading of My First Jingle Truck
Join us for a reading of My First Jingle Truck and Riding on a Tuk Tuk, wheeled board books by local author Hinna Shahid. These books seek to help children learn more about South Asian culture in an entertaining as well as educational way.
At the conclusion of the reading, participants will be given an opportunity to get creative and build their own vehicle using cardboard boxes and assorted craft supplies.
All are welcome to this family event, although the book is most appropriate for children in preschool through grade 2.
PCNJ Tabling
Stop by the Pride Center of New Jersey's table to learn more about their resources and upcoming programming.
The Pride Center of New Jersey is a volunteer-led, nonprofit community hub that brings LGBTQ+ people together to build lasting social connections and explore their identities in an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment.
Crafty Creations: Fish!
Thursday, August 20, 10:00AM
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 fish! We'll be using watercolor gel crayons and paintbrushes with water, so please do not wear your finest clothing! This class is for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-5. Clean up at 11:00!
Autumn Stencil Prints (Gr. 4+)
Choose from a collection of autumn stencils and different mediums like paint, pastel, and marker to create a unique fall print. This Program is for grades 4+.
Exploration Stations (Ages 1-5)
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Meditative Art: Salt Watercolors (Gr. 4+)
Learn a technique using glue, salt, and watercolors to create an abstract, textured piece. This program is for students in grades 4+.
Walgreens Vaccine Clinic
Walgreens Pharmacy comes to the library for a mobile vaccine clinic open to everyone on October 14th.
Vaccines available at this clinic include: