Youth Chess Club (July-August) for Gr.2+
In-person chess club meetings will be held from July 9 to August 27 on Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm in the Youth Programming room.
Please click here for the registration form.
Teens
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.
TAG Orientations (Gr. 8+)
Tag members who applied during the month of June can join us for a virtual orientation to learn more about how the TAG program works. There are two orientations, Sunday July 12 at 3pm and Tuesday, July 21 at 7pm. Attendees can choose whichever date works best with their schedule.
Click here to register for July 12: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CZ3rr43DQ7KLGT5fUV0Qrg
TAG Orientations (Gr. 8+)
Tag members who applied during the month of June can join us for a virtual orientation to learn more about how the TAG program works. There are two orientations, Sunday July 12 at 3pm and Tuesday, July 21 at 7pm. Attendees can choose whichever date works best with their schedule.
Click here to register for July 12: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CZ3rr43DQ7KLGT5fUV0Qrg
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.
Teen Summer Reading: Unearth a Story
Read books. Win prizes.
For teens going into grades 7-12 in September 2026.
Mark your calendars for Summer Reading 2026! Beginning June 26th, you can sign up for the summer reading program at the Teen Space or Youth Services desk and start earning points towards awesome prizes like popular YA books, squishy fidget toys, scratch art kits, and more. You'll also have a chance to win a grand prize!
How does it work?
Young Writers Group (Gr. 8-12)
Facilitated by TAG volunteer Myer, the Younger Writers Group is a monthly meeting space for aspiring authors of all genres - poetry, lyrics, fiction, nonfiction, short stories, and more! Attendees are encouraged to bring their writing implements of choice (e.g., pen and paper, laptop, etc.) as well as whatever writing project they've been working on recently.
This group is for teens in grades 8 to 12; no registration is required to attend meetings.
Young Writers Group (Gr. 8-12)
Facilitated by TAG volunteer Myer, the Younger Writers Group is a monthly meeting space for aspiring authors of all genres - poetry, lyrics, fiction, nonfiction, short stories, and more! Attendees are encouraged to bring their writing implements of choice (e.g., pen and paper, laptop, etc.) as well as whatever writing project they've been working on recently.
This group is for teens in grades 8 to 12; no registration is required to attend meetings.