Henry Heckelbeck series
Join Heidi Heckelbeck’s little brother, Henry, on all-new adventures as he deals with everyday childhood challenges…with a bit of help from his own magical Book of Spells in this bewitching chapter book series.
Kids
Eat Right!
Thursday, August 3 at 10:30 AM
Making good food choices is a life skill that can affect your physical and mental well-being. Learn some strategies for eating well from Laurie Herrick, a health educator from the Middlesex County Office of Health Services.
For children entering kindergarten & up with an adult.
Meet a Future Doctor!
Thursday, July 20th from 10:00 to 2:00
Join us for Volunteer Day, 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. Kids, teens, and adults can meet a future doctor, ask them for information, and talk to them about the educational path they took to get to this point.
Volunteer Day with Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Students
Stop by and chat with students from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Students will be handing out information about Heart Health, First Aid, and Summer Safety. You’ll find students at tables located at the entrance to the library; in the Youth Services department, and in the Senior Center. The medical school will be handing out water bottles and sunscreen as free giveaways!
Mindfulness for Kids
Thursday, July 20th at 10:30 AM
Join Laurie Herrick, a health educator from the Middlesex County Office of Health Services, and learn some mindfulness techniques for staying positive, calming your worries, and keeping your cool -- even in the summer heat!
For children entering kindergarten & up with an adult.
Monkey and Elephant series
Monkey and Elephant are very good friends. They live in the jungle, which is sometimes very hot!
Mokie & Bik
For two rambunctious twins, living on a boat means always being underfoot or overboard.
Sadiq series
This realistic fiction book is all about a third-grade boy named Sadiq who learns about his heritage.
Squirrel's world
Squirrel's well-meaning attempts to help his forest friends do not always turn out as planned.
Desmond Cole, Ghost Patrol series
A fearless eight-year-old runs his own ghost patrol, looking for ghosts, monsters, and mischief makers everywhere in this adventure-filled chapter book series that's perfect for emerging readers.