Story & Craft
Come join us for stories, songs, and a craft.
Age 2+
No registration required
Kids
Bedazzling: BYO Item to Bedazzle! (Gr. 4+)
Add decorative gems to something you bring in (book, phone case, etc!) or use one of the notebooks provided. This event is for students entering grades 4+. Free tickets are required and will be given out half an hour before the program.
Decoupage Seashells (Gr. 4+)
Decorate a seashell into a summer dish with napkins, mod podge, and paint. This program is for students entering grades 4+. Free tickets are required and will be given out half an hour before the program.
Meet the Author! My Friend Manny Author Visit & Craft
Kids entering kindergarten and up are invited to this special event! Meet Dr. Lauren Nieztke Adamo, the Director of the Rutgers University Geology Museum and one of the creators of the new picture book, My Friend Manny.
Summer Self-Care with New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S)
Thursday, July 9, 4:30-6:30PM & Friday, July 17, 10:00 AM to noon
Looking for ways to practice self-care this summer? Stop by to pick up some freebies and resources!
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.
Family Craft: Bookmark Bonanza
Sunday, June 28 -- 2:30-3:30 PM
All ages are welcome to create a stash of DIY bookmarks! We have great templates to pick from, or you can create your own design. Color, cut, and laminate for a lasting page-marker to keep or give to someone special.
Stuffed Animal Check-Up
Sunday, June 7 -- Drop in between 1:30 & 3:30 PM
Bring your cutest stuffie and give it a checkup, just like a real doctor!
Learn from future doctors how to perform an exam, including taking your stuffed animal's temperature, listening to its heart, and putting on a bandaid. This fun event is perfect for kids who want to be doctors when they grow up or those who are anxious about going to their own check-ups.
Presented by HIPHOP-CHI at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Baby Supplies Distribution
Tuesday, June 9 -- 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Mobile Family Success Center of Middlesex County is visiting the library to distribute free baby supplies to Middlesex County residents. Available items include diapers, wipes, formula, and other baby essentials. While supplies last!
Click here for more information about Mobile Family Success Center of Middlesex County.
Children's Summer Reading: Unearth a Story
Read books. Win prizes.
For kids going into grades K-6 in September 2026.
Mark your calendars for Summer Reading 2026! Beginning June 26th, you can sign up for the summer reading program at the Youth Services desk and start earning points towards awesome prizes!
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Rainbow Lacing Craft!
Wednesday, June 3, 4:00-5:00
Kids in kindergarten and up are invited to make a special rainbow decoration by lacing colorful cord through a template and adding some pony beads for pizazz. Celebrate Pride Month, cute rainbows, and/or your love of meteorological optics!