2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist
On his thirteenth birthday, foster child Alcatraz Smedry receives a bag of sand which is immediately stolen by the evil Librarians who are trying to take over the world, and Alcatraz is introduced to his grandfather and his own special talent, and told that he must use it to save civilization.
Except for reading the Kiel Gnomenfoot magic adventure series, Owen's life is boring until he sees his classmate Bethany climb out of a book in the school library and he learns that Bethany is half-fictional and has been searching every book she can findfor her missing father, a fictional character.
"Twelve-year-old Celia Cleary's first vision launches a quest to change her neighbor Jeffrey Johnson's fate"-- Provided by publisher.
While staying with his aunt and uncle, Tom discovers a magical garden and meets a girl from the Victorian era with whom he travels back in time.
Wednesday, May 29th, 7:00-8:00 PM
Parents and caregivers of special needs families are invited to a special evening of connection, casual conversation, and coffee!
Please join us to meet other adults whose families may be experiencing some of the same challenges yours is, and meet with library staff who would like input on creating more inclusive opportunities for the special needs community. Light refreshments will be served.
Co-sponsored by the East Brunswick Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) and the library.
Just thinking about kids and stress management kind of… stresses us out! Browse below for some great resources for kids and families on stress management, mindfulness, and other strategies for keeping the stress monster at bay.
Booklist of materials at EBPL: Stress Management for Kids | East Brunswick Public Library (ebpl.org)
Videos, Activities, and Articles for Kids & Tweens:
Stop by the Children's Department to grab a Mosaic Butterfly Foam Kit to take home and create.
*AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST*
Join Scary Simon for a collection of stories that will have you checking your closet and underneath your bed. Simon’s stories include a mother searching for her son, a young girl who wants to know if she is pretty, and the especially spine-tingling story of... the Hairy Toe! Halloween Fun for ALL!