2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist

Kids

Insectropolis

Join Insectropolis as they present their bugs on the go program!

A unique, memorable and educational program where participants will learn about this often misunderstood tiny animals.

There will be live animals! Please join us in learning about these cool creatures.

Ages 4 and up

There are four different sessions of the same presentation available. 

Please register online

The MoleCOOL Scientist: Extract DNA from a Strawberry (Zoom)

Teen Volunteer Shreya D. will show you how to extract DNA from a strawberry! Shreya will go through the process and give you the instructions to try on your own later! This is an informational program and you are not expected to follow along. 

This program is designed for kids in grades 4th through 6th, but all are welcome to attend.

Please register in advance by clicking "Join Event" to receive the Zoom login information so you have it before the program starts! Details will be re-sent to all registrants a half an hour prior to program start.

Math Facts BINGO

Wednesday, November 12 at 4:30-5:15 PM

Kids entering kindergarten through 3rd grade can keep their brains in gear with this fun game!  We'll be practicing our addition facts while playing BINGO.  Join us for your chance to win a prize!

Autumn Craft Smorgasbord

Sunday, November 9, 2:30-3:30 PM

Help librarian Suzanne make some space on the shelf behind her desk by dropping in to make a craft today!

Kids and tweens can stop by the children's desk to make a crafty leftover, while supplies last!  We have some cute owls, some coin purses, some autumn ornaments, some sunflowers, some beaded bracelets... You never know what might be available for you to make!

For kids in kindergarten and up.

Open Playtime in November!

Open Playtime returns with two dates this month!  Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups can join us to enjoy the library's educational toys and each other's company!

Fridays, November 7 and 21 -- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Stay the whole time or just drop in, but definitely don't miss the fun!

 

Halloween Parade

Friday, October 31, 11:00am

Kids and their grown up can show off their costumes during our annual Halloween Parade! This event will start in the children's department of the library and, weather permitting, head outside for a march around the municipal courtyard. The parade will start promptly at 11, so please be sure to come a few minutes early.

SPOTS! (Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students)

Wednesday, October 29, 5:00PM

Think protecting yourself from the sun isn't a concern this time of year?  Think again!

Join Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School students to discover important information about sun protection and skin cancer prevention & detection.  This is a fun and interactive presentation emphasizing the importance of skin cancer prevention for everyone!

Recommended for families with kids in 1st grade and up.  Tweens, teens, and parents/caregivers welcome!