2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist

Kids

He Made Fun of Me. Ignore or Confront?: You Choose the Ending

If you were being bullied, would you confront the bully or ignore them? In this choose-your-own-ending picture book, John picks on Kurt during Tae Kwon Do class. Kurt is worried and scared. Will he ignore John, or will he speak up? Readers make choices for Kurt, with each story path leading to different outcomes. Includes four endings and discussion questions.

Talking About Bullying

There are two sides to every story. In this book, you will learn to find ways to positively and proactively resolve situations, deal with your emotions and maybe even change your mind. Bullying situations that are covered include physical bullying, frenemies, cyberbullying, and when you might be the bully. 

Lunch Every Day

Every day Jimmy takes 'Skinny Kid's' lunch at school. No way will he be caught dead standing in that free lunch line. Even when he's called into the principal's office, Jimmy just shrugs. 'Yeah. Whatever.' Until a surprising act of kindness stops him in his tracks...

Make a Coin Purse

Wednesday, October 15, 4:00PM

Kids and tweens can drop by to make a simple coin purse using basic lacing or sewing skills.  Perfect to give as a gift or keep for yourself.  Drop by between 4:00 and 5:00 to get started.  We'll clean up together beginning at 5:00.

For kids in kindergarten & up.

While supplies last!

Diwali Celebration for All

Sunday, October 12, 1:00-4:00pm

Join us for an afternoon of free Diwali festival including cultural programs, henna tattoo,  creative crafts, door prizes and a photo booth. Other items will be available for purchase from local vendors.

Schedule of Events
1:00pm-4:00pm - Henna Tattoo
1:30pm-2:30pm - Cultural Performances
2:30pm - 4:00pm Kids Crafts

 

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!

NJ4S

NJ4S program TBD

For kids of all ages, with an adult.  Teens are welcome to attend!

Limited space!  Free tickets for this event are available at the children's desk the day of the event, beginning at 4:30PM.

Presented by NJ4S, a statewide prevention program that supports youth mental wellness and can connect students and their parents/caregivers with other community resources beneficial to social, emotional, and mental health and well-being, including clinical and non-clinical resources.