Sunday, November 15, 2009

Laurence Harbor Library

Drop in story time
For ALL ages
Every Wednesday at 11:00 am

Drop in Crafts
Tuesday November 17th at 4pm
SET A PLACE FOR TURKEY

Make your own table top place card to save your place at the dinner table!

Old Bridge Library - Week of November 16th

Preschool Storytime Crafttime:
Monday, November 16h at 10am

Pre-School Storytimes:
Programs for babies (ages 0-12 months), toddlers (ages 12-24 months) and their parents are offered once per week and are approximately 15 minutes long.
0-12 Months: Tuesdays 10am
12-24 Months: Wednesdays 10am
Programs for pre-schoolers(ages 2-3 years old) and their parents are offered twice per week and are approximately 30 minutes long.
2-3 Year Olds: Tuesdays 11am & Wednesdays 11am
Programs for pre-kindergartners (ages 4-5 years old) alone are offered once per week and are
approximately 30 minutes long. (Parents must stay in Children’s Room area)
4-5 Year Olds: Wednesdays 2pm

Family Storytime
Tuesday, November 17th at 7pm
Thursday, November 19th at 10am & 11am
Saturday, November 21st at 11am
Family Storytime is offered 4 times per week to children of all ages (0-120) are invited. These
programs are approximately 30 minutes long.

STORIES AND MORE
Thursday, November 19th at 4:15 pm

Programs for Grades K-3
November 19 - It’s Turkey Day!
Come with us and “roast” a traditional Thanksgiving turkey for your wall.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Monroe Library Fun

Baby Time
Mondays at 9:30am
November 9th
A parent and child story time for babies 6-12 months and their caregiver. Filled with music, stories and fun and a chance to meet others with young children.
Registration is not required.

Toddlin' Tots
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
November 9th
Rhymes and playtime for infants 12-18 months and their caregiver. The half-hour session is filled with fun, music and free play.
Registration is not required.

Music with Pat McKinley
Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.
November 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15, 22
A musical program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Registration is not required.

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m
November 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

Drop-In Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
November 4, 18, 25
OR

Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
A storytime for ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

Mother Goose Time
Friday, November 13 and 20 at 9:30am or 10:30am
A parent and child program for children ages 18-36 months. Join us for stories, music and fun.
Registration is not required.

Craft in a Bag
Friday, November 13 from 12:00pm to 4:30pm
Come any time during the specified hours and you will pick up a bag with all the items needed to complete a fun craft at home.


East Brunswick Library - Week of January 10th

Chess Club
Sunday, January 10th from 1:30pm -3:00pm
Children, teens and adults are invited to play this mind sharpening game.


Youth Services Department Closed

The Youth Services Department will be closed from January 11 to January 15 for re-carpeting.
There will be no programs this week.

Laurence Harbor Library

Drop in story time
For ALL ages
Every Wednesday at 11:00 am

Drop in Crafts
Tuesday November 11th at 4pm
SAIL THE MAYFLOWER
Celebrate the first Thanksgiving by making your own replica of the historic Mayflower!

Saturday November 14th at 2pm
LEAF MOBILE

Make beautiful leaves to blow in the wind.

Old Bridge Library - Week of November 8th

Preschool Storytime Crafttime:
Monday, November 8th at 10am

Pre-School Storytimes:
Programs for babies (ages 0-12 months), toddlers (ages 12-24 months) and their parents are offered once per week and are approximately 15 minutes long.
0-12 Months: Tuesdays 10am
12-24 Months: Wednesdays 10am
Programs for pre-schoolers(ages 2-3 years old) and their parents are offered twice per week and are approximately 30 minutes long.
2-3 Year Olds: Tuesdays 11am & Wednesdays 11am
Programs for pre-kindergartners (ages 4-5 years old) alone are offered once per week and are
approximately 30 minutes long. (Parents must stay in Children’s Room area)
4-5 Year Olds: Wednesdays 2pm

Family Storytime
Tuesday, November 10th at 7pm
Thursday, November 12th at 10am & 11am
Saturday, November 14th at 11am
Family Storytime is offered 4 times per week to children of all ages (0-120) are invited. These
programs are approximately 30 minutes long.

STORIES AND MORE
Thursday, November 12th at 4:15 pm

Programs for Grades K-3
November 12 - Native American Magic
Native Americans see magic in the world. Come make a Mandala (decorative Native American Shield)

Kids Movie

Friday, November 13th at 6:30pm

Come watch Up at the library. It’s FREE! Rated PG for some peril & action. Adults must remain in room with children at all times.


Sunday, November 1, 2009

Kids Workshops at The Home Depot - November

Saturday, November 7th, 2009
9:00am - 12:00pm
Come build a trivet at Home Depot!

Kids Workshops

Workshop

The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.

The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.

In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

Lakeshore Learning Crafts

Free crafts for kids
Ages 3 and up, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 3pm.
Lakeshore Learning Store
East Brunswick
275 Route 18

Nov. 7 - My Hero Flag Nov. 14 - Fall Leaf Buddy

South River Library Fun

Give Me a B!
Tuesday, November 3rd 12:30pm-1:00pm
Babies, books, bouncing, bottles, binkies, and bibs. All are welcome at the South River Library. Ages 1-15 months with caregiver. Join us the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 12:30 p.m. Crying and feeding allowed, Cooing and clapping encouraged Each session will feature: An introductory song, chant, or rhyme A developmentally appropriate activity suggestion A parenting tip or resource End with a closing song, chant, or rhyme plus Free time to socialize and network with other parents.

Toddler Time
Thursday, November 5th 11:00am-11:45am
Join us for Toddler Time. The program is geared for young children ages 18 -36 months with parent or caregiver. Fingerplays, simple stories, songs, games and creative play encourage children to develop language, social skills, and simply enjoy reading, learning and playing. The program is held year-round the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 11:00 a.m.

Create and Read, Books and Beads
Friday, November 6th 3:45pm-4:30pm
Children in grades 1-5 are welcome to attend a craft session. Projects may include bookmarks, friendship bracelets, pop-up cards, or simple origami. In addition, kids are asked to donate children's books that are in good condition to be given to homeless children in the Homefront NJ program. Project is part of Claire Miller's Girl Scout Gold Award.

Monroe Library - Storytime and Music

Drop-In Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
November 4, 18, 25
OR
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
November 5, 12, 19
A storytime filled with stories, music and fun for ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

Laurence Harbor Library

Drop in story time
For ALL ages
Every Wednesday at 11:00 am

Drop in Crafts
Tuesday November 3rd at 4pm
VOTE FOR CRAFTS!
It’s Election Day!
Come and make your own penny pendant to celebrate!

East Brunswick Library - Week of November 15th

Mother Goose Magic
Tuesday, November 17th at 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.

Magic Carpet Ride
Tuesday, November 17th at 1:30pm
Stories and songs for children ages 2 & up with an adult.

Turkey Treasure
Saturday, November 21 at 2:00pm
Make a Thanksgiving craft with pinecones.
For children ages 3 and up with a parent.

Old Bridge Library - Week of November 2nd

Preschool Storytime Crafttime:
Monday, November 2nd at 10am

Pre-School Storytimes:
Programs for babies (ages 0-12 months), toddlers (ages 12-24 months) and their parents are offered once per week and are approximately 15 minutes long.
0-12 Months: Tuesdays 10am
12-24 Months: Wednesdays 10am
Programs for pre-schoolers(ages 2-3 years old) and their parents are offered twice per week and are approximately 30 minutes long.
2-3 Year Olds: Tuesdays 11am & Wednesdays 11am
Programs for pre-kindergartners (ages 4-5 years old) alone are offered once per week and are
approximately 30 minutes long. (Parents must stay in Children’s Room area)
4-5 Year Olds: Wednesdays 2pm

Family Storytime
Tuesday, November 3rd at 7pm
PAJAMA STORYTIME
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm for Family Pajama Storytime. Don't forget your P.J.s and your favorite stuffed animal! (Pajamas optional)
Thursday, November 5th at 10am & 11am
Saturday, November 6th at 11am
Family Storytime is offered 4 times per week to children of all ages (0-120) are invited. These
programs are approximately 30 minutes long.

STORIES AND MORE
Thursday, November 5th at 4:15 pm

Programs for Grades K-3
November 5 - An Apple a Day
Apples are good for your memory. Make an apple pocket to hold your notes.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Ghosts and Goblins eat free at Famous Dave's



Bring your Ghosts and Goblins in costume to Famous Dave's on Halloween and THEY EAT FREE!!!
Before heading out for trick or treating, bring your appetites to Famous Dave's for some BBQ.


Prepare yourselves for a long night of trick or treating with some BBQ. Come to Famous Dave's on Halloween adorned in your costume, and receive a free kid's meal.

All children in costume will receive a Free Kid's Meal with the purchase of an Entree.



New Brunswick, NJ
23 U.S. Highway Route 1
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-296-9009









Celebrate the Treat of Halloween at Sears

New Toy Shop at Sears locations:

Store #1314
51 US Hwy 1
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 937-7355

Woodbridge Center
Store #1684
150 Woodbridge Center Ct.
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 602-5000

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CLICK FOR STORE LOCATIONS
*On October 31, bring your child dressed in their Halloween costume to the new Sears Toy Shop and receive a FREE Mattel toy. While supplies last.

Macy's Halloween Treats!

Macy's East Brunswick
755 Route 18
East Brunswick, NJ 08816


Monday, October 19, 2009

Monroe Library - Storytime and Music

Baby Time
Mondays at 9:30am
October 19
A parent and child story time for babies 6-12 months and their caregiver. Filled with music, stories and fun and a chance to meet others with young children.
Registration is not required.

Toddlin' Tots
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
October 19
Rhymes and playtime for infants 12-18 months and their caregiver. The half-hour session is filled with fun, music and free play.
Registration is not required.

Music with Pat McKinley
Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.
October 20, 27
A musical program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Registration is not required.

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m
October 20, 27
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

Drop-In Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
October 21, 28
OR
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
October 22, 29
A storytime for ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

East Brunswick Library - Week of October 18th

Mother Goose Magic
Tuesday, October 20th at 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.

Magic Carpet Ride
Tuesday, October 20th at 1:30pm
Stories and songs for children ages 2 & up with an adult.

Merry Movies and More
Wednesday, October 21st at 10:30am
Short films for ages 2 & up with an adult.
Come to the library to enjoy stories and short movies based on new and classic children's picture books. Preschoolers will love to see their favorite books come to life on the big screen. The program is for children ages 2 and up and is held in the library meeting rooms. Check at the Youth Services Desk to find out in which room the movies will be shown.
No registration required.

Mother Goose Magic
Saturday, October 24th at 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.

StarFish

StarFish

Saturday, October 24th at 7:00pm
Get ready to rock with New Jersey's hottest band for kids - StarFish!

Take five seasoned musicians raised on classic rock, stir in some great original songs with kid-centric lyrics (they're all dads), and you get a recipe for guitar-driven rock that 's fun for all ages! StarFish gives kids an introduction to real rock music and gets everyone up on their feet -singing, dancing, and playing "Air Guitar." Bring the whole family for this fantastic, lively and interactive performance.

Old Bridge Library - Week of October 18th

Preschool Storytime Crafttime:
Monday, October 19th at 10am

Pre-School Storytimes:
Programs for babies (ages 0-12 months), toddlers (ages 12-24 months) and their parents are offered once per week and are approximately 15 minutes long.
0-12 Months: Tuesdays 10am
12-24 Months: Wednesdays 10am
Programs for pre-schoolers(ages 2-3 years old) and their parents are offered twice per week and are approximately 30 minutes long.
2-3 Year Olds: Tuesdays 11am & Wednesdays 11am
Programs for pre-kindergartners (ages 4-5 years old) alone are offered once per week and are
approximately 30 minutes long. (Parents must stay in Children’s Room area)
4-5 Year Olds: Wednesdays 2pm

Family Storytime
Tuesday, October 20th at 7pm
Thursday, October 22nd at 10am & 11am
Saturday, October 24th at 11am
Family Storytime is offered 4 times per week to children of all ages (0-120) are invited. These
programs are approximately 30 minutes long.

STORIES AND MORE
Thursday, October 22nd at 4:15 pm

Programs for Grades K-3
Witches in the Night
Witches flying through the night,

right onto a collage that you can make yourself!

Saturday, October 10, 2009

East Brunswick Library - Week of October 11th

Chess Club
Sunday, October 11th 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Children, teens and adults are invited to play this mind sharpening game.

Magic Carpet Ride

Tuesday, October 13th at 10:30am
Stories and songs for children ages 2 & up with an adult.

Crafty Creations
Wednesday, October 14th at 10:00am
Autumn craft - Make a quick, beautiful, not-too-messy craft.
For ages 2 and up with an adult.

Mother Goose Magic
Friday, October 16th at 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.

Old Bridge Library - Week of October 11th

Preschool Storytime Crafttime:
Monday, October 12th at 10am

Pre-School Storytimes:
Programs for babies (ages 0-12 months), toddlers (ages 12-24 months) and their parents are offered once per week and are approximately 15 minutes long.
0-12 Months: Tuesdays 10am
12-24 Months: Wednesdays 10am
Programs for pre-schoolers(ages 2-3 years old) and their parents are offered twice per week and are approximately 30 minutes long.
2-3 Year Olds: Tuesdays 11am & Wednesdays 11am
Programs for pre-kindergartners (ages 4-5 years old) alone are offered once per week and are
approximately 30 minutes long. (Parents must stay in Children’s Room area)
4-5 Year Olds: Wednesdays 2pm

Family Storytime
Tuesday, October 13th at 7pm
Thursday, October 15th at 10am & 11am
Saturday, October 17th at 11am
Family Storytime is offered 4 times per week to children of all ages (0-120) are invited. These
programs are approximately 30 minutes long.

STORIES AND MORE
Thursday, October 15th at 4:15 pm

Programs for Grades K-3
Nature Pillows - Lace-up a nature pillow to hang in your window.
No registration required. Space limited to the first 20 children currently in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics - October

Ball Toss

Saturday October 10, 2009
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Ball Toss

Your child will love building this cool Ball Toss game! Bring them in to Lowe's this Saturday!

Lowe's of Old Bridge
1324 Highway 9
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 316-2925

Lowe's of Marlboro
57 U.S. Highway 9 South
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-6257

Lowe's of East Brunswick
339 Route 18
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 234-2000

Lakeshore Learning Crafts

Free crafts for kids
Ages 3 and up, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 3pm.
Lakeshore Learning Store
East Brunswick
275 Route 18

Oct. 10 - Pumpkin Puppet
Oct. 17 - Silly Scarecrow

Fire Prevention Week

October 2009 Open House Dates

The South Old Bridge Fire Department will be holding our annual open houses on the following dates. Come out with the kids to meet our members and see our equipment/stations. The dates and locations are.

Engine Company #1

Saturday 10/10/09

958 Englishtown Road

1:00PM - 4:00PM


Engine Company # 2

Sunday 10/11/09

14 Throckmorton Lane

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Michaels Crafts

The Knack Great Pumpkin Event
October 10, 2009, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bring the whole family to Michaels and create your own craft pumpkin.
$5 per pumpkin includes supplies.






Michaels
4345 Route 9

Pond Road South Shopping Center
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-1193

Monroe Library Fun

Baby Time
Mondays at 9:30am
October 5, 12, 19
A parent and child story time for babies 6-12 months and their caregiver. Filled with music, stories and fun and a chance to meet others with young children.
Registration is not required.

Toddlin' Tots
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
October 5, 12, 19
Rhymes and playtime for infants 12-18 months and their caregiver. The half-hour session is filled with fun, music and free play.
Registration is not required.

Music with Pat McKinley
Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.
October 6, 13, 20, 27
A musical program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Registration is not required.

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

Drop-In Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
October 7, 14, 21, 28
OR
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
October 8, 15, 22, 29
A storytime for ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

East Brunswick Library - Week of October 4th

Magic Carpet Ride
Tuesday, October 6th at 1:30pm
Stories and songs for children ages 2 & up with an adult.

Mother Goose Magic
Thursday, October 8th at 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.

Old Bridge Library - Week of October 4th

Preschool Storytime Crafttime:
Monday, October 5th at 10am

Chess Club
Monday, October 5th at 4:30pm
Grades 1-6

Pre-School Storytimes:

Programs for babies (ages 0-12 months), toddlers (ages 12-24 months) and their parents are offered once per week and are approximately 15 minutes long.
0-12 Months: Tuesdays 10am
12-24 Months: Wednesdays 10am
Programs for pre-schoolers(ages 2-3 years old) and their parents are offered twice per week and are approximately 30 minutes long.
2-3 Year Olds: Tuesdays 11am & Wednesdays 11am
Programs for pre-kindergartners (ages 4-5 years old) alone are offered once per week and are
approximately 30 minutes long. (Parents must stay in Children’s Room area)
4-5 Year Olds: Wednesdays 2pm

Family Storytime
Tuesday, October 6th at 7pm
Thursday, October 8th at 10am & 11am
Saturday, October 10th at 11am
Family Storytime is offered 4 times per week to children of all ages (0-120) are invited. These
programs are approximately 30 minutes long.

Book Buddies
Mondays 11am and 3pm
Kids pair up with a teen for help with reading! Book Buddies meet for an hour where the kid reads to the teen and the teen helps the kid out. Sign up required - pick up a form at the Youth Services desk! Kids grades 1-5, Teens grades 6-12
This program will begin in October, but you need to sign up now!

STORIES AND MORE
Thursday, October 8th at 4:15 pm

Programs for Grades K-3
Monster Mash - The Monsters are coming! "Capture" one to take home with you.
No registration required. Space limited to the first 20 children currently in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Kids Movie

Friday, October 9th at 6:30pm

We’re watching The Great Muppet Caper! Rated G. Adults MUST remain with children at all times.


Saturday, September 26, 2009

East Brunswick Library - Week of September 27th

Mother Goose Magic
Monday, September 28th at 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.

Magic Carpet Ride
Tuesday, September 29th at 10:30am
Stories and songs for children ages 2 & up with an adult.

Bilingual Storytime
Thursday, October 1 at 10:15am
Say "Hola" to Spanish at a series of stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes partially in Spanish.

Baby & Me: Does my child need speech therapy?
Friday, October 2 at 10:00am
Featuring Sheryl Gluck, Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist. For moms and dads. Babies welcome. Information programs for parents with young children. After each program, stay for a Q&A session and meet other parents. Your young children are always welcome to attend along with an adult.
Open to all parents but advance registration is required.

For children ages 4 & up with an adult.

Old Bridge Library - Week of September 27th

Sunday Matinee Movie

September 27th at 2:30pm
This month’s Sunday Matinee is a Rewind.
We’re watching Oliver & Company. Adults MUST remain with children at all times.

Pre-School Storytimes:
Programs for babies (ages 0-12 months), toddlers (ages 12-24 months) and their parents are offered once per week and are approximately 15 minutes long.
0-12 Months: Tuesdays 10am
12-24 Months: Wednesdays 10am
Programs for pre-schoolers(ages 2-3 years old) and their parents are offered twice per week and are approximately 30 minutes long.
2-3 Year Olds: Tuesdays 11am & Wednesdays 11am
Programs for pre-kindergartners (ages 4-5 years old) alone are offered once per week and are
approximately 30 minutes long. (Parents must stay in Children’s Room area)
4-5 Year Olds: Wednesdays 2pm

Family Storytime
Tuesday, September 29th at 7pm
Thursday, September 24th at 10am & 11am
Saturday, September 26th at 11am
Family Storytime is offered 4 times per week to children of all ages (0-120) are invited. These
programs are approximately 30 minutes long.

Book Buddies
Mondays 11am and 3pm
Kids pair up with a teen for help with reading! Book Buddies meet for an hour where the kid reads to the teen and the teen helps the kid out. Sign up required - pick up a form at the Youth Services desk! Kids grades 1-5, Teens grades 6-12
This program will begin in October, but you need to sign up now!

STORIES AND MORE
Thursday, October 1 at 4:15 pm

Programs for Grades K-3
Falling Leaves - Leaves are falling and landing on your very own leaf photo frame.
No registration required. Space limited to the first 20 children currently in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Monday, September 21, 2009

FREE 3 oz. Make-A-Wish® Creation™ with a Donation at Cold Stone Creamery

8th Annual World's Largest Ice Cream Social

Thursday, September 24th 5-8pm

FREE 3 oz. Make-A-Wish® Creation™ with a Donation

Donate and receive a 3 oz. sample of Jack’s Creation served out of a ready-to-love pan in a Like It™ Cup. Valid only during published date and time. While supplies last. No substitutions. Limit one per customer. An estimated 85 percent of all donations in September will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit wish.org. ©2009 Cold Stone Creamery, Inc. All rights reserved.

Make A Wish

Jack's Creation

Find a Store

Friday, September 18, 2009

Customer Appreciation Day at Carvel

Try a free Oreo Lil' Rounder at Carvel! Find a carvel near you!
Click Here for a Special Offer

Carvel - Customer Appreciation Day Customer_Appreciation 24th, 3-7pm FREE Oreo Lil'Rounders TM

Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics - September

Fire Truck
Saturday September 26, 2009
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM


Fire Truck

October is Safety Month! Kick it off right with Safety Saturday at Lowe's and this awesome Fire Truck!

Lowe's of Old Bridge
1324 Highway 9
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 316-2925

Lowe's of Marlboro
57 U.S. Highway 9 South
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-6257

Lowe's of East Brunswick
339 Route 18
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 234-2000

Michaels Crafts

Free Demo: Wilton Halloween Mini Treats
September 26, 2009, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Come by your local Michaels and get inspired for Halloween baking. Demo will include exciting products to create Halloween cookies, candies, cupcakes and more.


Michaels
4345 Route 9

Pond Road South Shopping Center
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-1193

Monroe Library - Crafts and Storytime

Baby Time
Mondays at 9:30am
September 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19
A parent and child story time for babies 6-12 months and their caregiver. Filled with music, stories and fun and a chance to meet others with young children.
Registration is not required.

Toddlin' Tots
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
September 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19
Rhymes and playtime for infants 12-18 months and their caregiver. The half-hour session is filled with fun, music and free play.
Registration is not required.

Arts & Crafts
Monday, September 21
11:30am-12:30pm

Learn-to-Lace: Hand Puppet
Ages 5-7
Registration is not required for arts and craft programs.

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

Drop-In Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
September 2, 9, 16, 30
OR
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
September 3, 10, 17, 24
A storytime for ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.




Laurence Harbor Library

Drop in story time
For ALL ages
Every Wednesday at 11:00 am




Old Bridge Library - Week of September 20th

Family Storytime
Tuesday, September 22nd at 7pm
Thursday, September 24th at 10am & 11am
Saturday, September 26th at 11am

Book Buddies
Mondays 11am and 3pm
Kids pair up with a teen for help with reading! Book Buddies meet for an hour where the kid reads to the teen and the teen helps the kid out. Sign up required - pick up a form at the Youth Services desk! Kids grades 1-5, Teens grades 6-12
This program will begin in October, but you need to sign up now!

Jamesburg Fall Festival

The Jamesburg's Fall Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, marking a return to an annual tradition of holding a street festival in town.

The festival will be held along West Railroad Avenue, with a wide variety of activities. The Jamesburg Elks will sponsor a classic car show; Jamesburg Pizza will hold a pizza eating contest; Mendoker's Bakery and PNC Bank will run an ice cream eating competition; and the Academy of Music on Main Street in Spotswood will sponsor a Battle of the Bands. There will be more than 30 vendors, among other attractions.

Delicious Orchards Apple Festival

Apple Festival

Celebrate the start of Apple Season with Delicious Orchards.
Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th
From 11am - 4pm each day
Rain or Shine
Route 34 (near Route 537)
Colts Neck, NJ 07722

This fun family even includes apple pairings, samplings with Chef Tony Merola, presentations from Cabot Cheese and Dingman's Italian Ice, antique cars and more. See how apple cider was made years ago with a vintage apple press.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Lakeshore Learning Crafts

Free crafts for kids
Ages 3 and up, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 3pm.
Lakeshore Learning Store
East Brunswick
275 Route 18

Sept. 19 - Under the Sea Pop-Up Collage Sept. 26 - Wacky Wild Bird

South River Library events

Give Me a B!
Babies, books, bouncing, binkies and bibs. All are welcome at the South River Library. Ages 1-15 months with caregiver. Join us the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 12:30pm. Crying and feeding allowed, cooing and clapping encouraged. Each session will feature: An introductory song, chant or rhyme. A developmentally appropriate activity suggestion. A parenting tip or resource. End with a closing song, chant or rhyme plus free time to socialize and network with other parents.

Toddler Time
Thursday, September 17 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for Toddler Time - The program is geared for young children ages 18 - 36 months with parent or caregiver. Fingerplays, simple stories, songs, games and creative play encourage children to develop language, social skills and simply enjoy reading, learning and playing. The program is held year round the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 11:00am.

Michaels Kids' Crafts

The Knack Free Family Event: American Girl
September 19, 2009, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Every girl can make her own gifts inspired by American Girl books. Join us in store for a FREE craft event and create three American Girl® projects. While supplies last.

Michaels
4345 Route 9

Pond Road South Shopping Center
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-1193

Monroe Library Fun

Music with Pat McKinley
Tuesday at 11:45am
September 15, 29
A musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Evening Tales
Tuesday at 7:00pm
September 15, 22, 29
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.

Drop-In Storytime
Wednesday at 10:30am
September 16, 30
OR
Thursday at 1:30pm
September 17, 24
A storytime for ages 3-5

Mother Goose Time
Friday at 9:30am or 11:30am
September 18
A parent and child program for children ages 18-36 months. Join us for stories, music and fun.

East Brunswick Library - Week of September 20th

Lively Listeners
Sunday, September 20th at 4:00pm
Stories, movement and fun. A new, after-nap time event!
For ages 2 and up with an adult.

Magic Carpet Ride

Tuesday, September 22nd at 1:30pm
Stories and songs for children ages 2 & up with an adult.

Merry Movies and More
Thursday, September 24 at 10:30am
Short films for ages 2 & up with an adult.
Come to the library to enjoy stories and short movies based on new and classic children's picture books. Preschoolers will love to see their favorite books come to life on the big screen. The program is for children ages 2 and up and is held in the library meeting rooms. Check at the Youth Services Desk to find out in which room the movies will be shown.

Mother Goose Magic

Friday, September 25th at 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.

Laurence Harbor Library

Drop in story time
For ALL ages
Every Wednesday at 11:00 am

Drop in Crafts
Saturday, September 19 2pm - 4pm
Crafts with Miss Marcy
Popsicle stick - Get all ready for school with a new popsicle stick pencil holder.

Old Bridge Library - Week of September 13th

Family Storytime
Tuesday, September 15tht at 7pm
Thursday, September 17th at 10am & 11am
Saturday, September 19th at 11am

Book Buddies
Mondays 11am and 3pm
Kids pair up with a teen for help with reading! Book Buddies meet for an hour where the kid reads to the teen and the teen helps the kid out. Sign up required - pick up a form at the Youth Services desk! Kids grades 1-5, Teens grades 6-12
This program will begin in October, but you need to sign up now!

Monday, August 31, 2009

East Brunswick Library - Week of August 31st

Mother Goose Magic
Monday, August 31 at 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.

Magic Carpet Ride
Tuesday, September 1 at 10:30am
Stories and songs for children ages 2 & up with an adult.

Late Summer Afternoon at the Movies
Wednesday, September 2 at 2:00pm
As the summer winds down, get out of the heat and join us for a movie. Title TBA.

Baby & Me: Car Seat Safety.
Thursday, September 3 at 10:00am
Learn how to properly install a child’s car safety seat and make sure your children are secure.
Officer Pense of the East Brunswick Police Department will give a presentation on child car seat safety. He will also make appointments for individual car seat safety checks to make sure your child's car seat is properly installed.
For moms and dads. Babies welcome. Information programs for parents with young children. After each program, stay for a Q&A session and meet other parents. Your young children are always welcome to attend along with an adult.
Open to all parents but advance registration is required.

Baking n' books
Saturday, September 5 at 1:00pm
Make something good to eat and hear delicious stories.
For children ages 4 & up with an adult.

01:00PM

Old Bridge Library - Week of August 31st

Preschool Storytime and Crafttime
Monday, August 31 at 10am

Preschool Storytimes
0-12 Months: Tuesday, September 1st at 10am
12-24 Months: Wednesday, September 2nd at 10am
2-3 Year Olds: Tuesday, September 1st at 11am and Wednesday, September 2nd at 11am
4-5 Year Olds: Wednesday, September 2nd at 2pm

Family Storytime
Tuesday, September 1st at 7pm
Thursday, September 3rd at 10am & 11am

Friday, August 28, 2009

Lakeshore Learning Crafts

Free crafts for kids
Ages 3 and up, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 3pm.
Lakeshore Learning Store
East Brunswick
275 Route 18

Aug. 29 - Desktop Nameplate

Sunday, August 23, 2009

South River Library Fun

Potions- Sciencetelling
Monday, August 24 at 7:00pm - 7:50pm
On the outskirts of school grounds, sits a building named Doolittle, which contains a hidden underground laboratory. And as the story goes, Doolittle is watched by a ferocious guard determined to protect its mysteries forever. Join us as we learn about the concept of matter, its three states (solid, liquid, and gas), and how to change matter from one state to another by telling the tale of Doolittle as we discover the secrets of this hidden laboratory, perform narrow escapes, witness surprising discoveries, and reveal an unbelievable ending. With screaming quarters, jets of gas to taste, popping potions, incredible showers of smoke-filled bubbles, and buckets of fog, discover how all of this is created by the two “coolest” things in the world...Dry Ice and Imagination! This program is offered through our Libraries and Autsim grant and is geared and open to participants with special needs AND the general public. http://www.piccirillo.org

Monroe Library Fun

Arts & Crafts
Monday, August 24 at 11:30am- 12:00pm
Spaghetti Art
Ages 3-5

Stories @ Park
Tuesdays at 10:30am
August 25
September 1
Monroe Library at Veterans' Park
Nine weeks of live half hour storytimes sponsored by the Monroe Library

Music with Pat McKinley
Tuesday at 11:45am
August 25
A musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Evening Tales
Tuesday at 7:00pm
August 25
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.

Drop-In Storytime
Wednesday at 10:30am
August 26
OR
Thursday at 1:30pm
August 27
A storytime for ages 3-5

Art Smart: Frozen in Time: Exploring Pre-Historic Art
Thursday, August 27 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Each session will highlight a different artist or style of art, and children will have an opportunity to create their own masterpiece. Children ages 5-10 are welcome.


Mother Goose Time
Fridays at 9:30am or 11:30am
July 31
August 7, 14
A parent and child program for children ages 18-36 months. Join us for stories, music and fun.

East Brunswick Library - Week of August 24th

Magic Carpet Ride
Tuesday, August 25 at 1:30pm
Stories and songs for children ages 2 & up with an adult.

Late Summer Afternoon Movies
Wednesday, August 26 at 2:00pm
As the summer winds down, get out of the heat and join us for a movie. Title TBA.

Bubble Trouble with Jeff Boyer
Thursday, August 27 at 11:00am
Explore the science of bubbles and create sculptures. All ages welcome. Limited seating.
Have you ever seen bubbles within bubbles? Or bubbles walking a tightrope? Jeff will even put a kid inside a bubble!

Mother Goose Magic
Friday, August 28 at 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.

Family Flick Fest
Saturday, August 29 at 2:00pm
Come to the library to see a good movie! The August flick is Hannah Montana the Movie.eature
Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Emily Osment
Walt Disney Studios; Directed by Peter Chelsom
Rated G; 102 minutes; 2009
As Hannah Montana's popularity begins to take over her life, she decides to take a trip back home to Tennessee. Riding horses and getting back to her old way of living gives her some perspective on what matters in life the most.

Laurence Harbor Library

Drop in story time
For ALL ages
Every Wednesday at 11:00 am

Storytime & Craft
Tuesday, August 25 at 4pm
The Artful Dotter - Be Creative @ your library and design your own "Dot" Art picture. Bring your imagination.

Old Bridge Library - Week of August 24th

Family Storytime
Tuesday, August 25 at 7pm
Thursday, August 27 at 10am & 11am
Saturday, August 29 at 11am

Dinosaur Train
Saturday, August 29 at 11:30am
Special preview of a new PBS Children's program: Dinosaur Train

Monday, August 10, 2009

Laurence Harbor Library

Storytime & Craft
August 11 at 4pm
A Scratch In Time - Itching for more art? Come to the library and 'scratch' out your own masterpiece.

Drop in storytime
For ALL ages
Every Wednesday at 11:00am

South River Library events

Kindermusik Demos
Monday, August 10
10:15- 10:45 Village (Birth - 18 months)
11:00 - 11:30 Our Time (18 months- 3 years)
11:45-12:15 (3 years- 5 years)
Laura, of Academy of Music on Main Street, will be demonstrating sample lessons of this nationally acclaimed music and movement curriculum for infants-age 5. The sessions will be held at the South River Public Library. Please refer to the schedule below for the appropriate class for your child. Siblings are welcome to attend the demos. Classes start in September at the Academy of Music on Main Street in Spotswood, so check into it and see what's it all about! Please register with the library so we know how many children to expect. http://www.academyofmusiconmain.com

Storybook Art
Monday, August 10 at 7:00pm
Go back to Grandma’s time when Don Freeman first introduced Corduroy, the bear, to young readers. Generations later, Corduroy is still endearing to children searching for a story and a good friend. Learn to make corduroy prints to dress Freeman’s famous bear. Elmer the Elephant is a patchwork pachyderm whose playful, polite personality has made him very popular with kids. Create your own paper patchwork parade in the style of illustrator, David McKee. It Looked Like Spilt Milk, but it wasn’t. Charles G. Shaw’s fluffy white illustrations let imaginations wonder as clever, creative shapes leave readers guessing what the pictures really are. Participants will continue the story with additional text and complementary cool shaving cream clouds. Ages 4-5 - Limited to 16 Participants

Bow Wow Pow Wow
Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00pm
Children practice reading aloud to Bowie, the certified therapy dog...he happily sits, listens, and wags his tail, offering positive encouragement. Proud owner, Inga Hooper, remains by his side. Bring your own stories to read or select one from the library. Each individual will have approximately 10 minutes to read to Bowie. All Ages

London Bridge is Falling Down
Thursday, August 13 at 7:00pm
Kenny Cunningham, British musician, singer, and entertainer will perform English songs on his acoustic guitar for kids and families. Selections include Puff the Magic Dragon and lyrics from Peter, Paul and Mary. With a long repertoire, Kenny will tailor his tunes so that there will be something for everyone. Be creative as you clap, jam, dance, and sing along in this music fest. Ages 5-12 - Limited to 40 Participants.

Monroe Library - Crafts and Music

Stories @ Park
Tuesdays at 10:30am
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 1
Monroe Library at Veterans' Park
Nine weeks of live half hour storytimes sponsored by the Monroe Library

Music with Pat McKinley
Tuesdays at 11:45am
August 4, 11, 25
A musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
August 4, 11, 25
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.

Drop-In Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30am
August 12, 19, 26
OR
Thursdays at 1:30pm
August 13, 20, 27
A storytime for ages 3-5

Arts & Crafts
Wednesday, August 12 at 11:30am
Paint Pals
All ages

Mother Goose Time
Fridays at 9:30am or 11:30am
August 7, 14
A parent and child program for children ages 18-36 months. Join us for stories, music and fun.
Registration is not required. The first 25 children will be admitted to each session.

Saturday Stories

Saturdays at 11:00am
August 8, 22
A program filled with stories, music, and fun for ages 3-5.

East Brunswick Library - Week of August 10

Weekday Sing-Along
Monday, August 10 at 10:00am
Families with children of all ages are welcome to join us in singing some old favorites, action songs, and a few new tunes.

Art's Alive @ The Library
Wednesday, August 12 at 11:00am & 2:00pm
3D Paper Building
Crafts for kids entering grades 1 and up in September.

Merry Movies and More
Thursday, August 13 at 10:30am
Short films for ages 2 & up with an adult. Come to the library to enjoy stories and short movies based on new and classic children's picture books. Preschoolers will love to see their favorite books come to life on the big screen. The program is for children ages 2 and up and is held in the library meeting rooms.

Evening Xpress
Thursday, August 13 at 7:00pm
For children ages 2 & up: evening storytime for families.

Mother Goose Magic
Friday, August 14 at 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.

Eyes of the Wild
Saturday, August 15 at 7:00pm
Come see mammals and birds from around the world. Get ready to be mesmerized! A Wallaby and a Patagonian Cavy are just some of the animals that will be on hand. For all ages.

Old Bridge Library - Week of August 9th

Family Storytime
Tuesday, August 11 at 7pm
Wednesday, August 12 at 2pm
Thursday, August 13 at 11am
Saturday, August 15 at 11am

K-Grade 5: Week of August 9th: Schools of Art
Tuesday, August 11 at 11am
Wednesday, August 12 at 7pm
Thursday, August 13 at 2pm
Activity programs for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Space limited to the first 20 children.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Old Bridge Salt Water Day

SALT WATER DAY
Laurence Harbor Beachfront
Saturday, August 8, 2009
3 p.m. till after the Fireworks Show

This is a great day of family fun, music and great food followed by a SPECTACULAR Fireworks Display starting at 9:30 p.m.
Grab your blankets and chairs and come on down!

The event opens at 3:00 p.m. with music starting at 3:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rosedale, a local Classic Rock cover band.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. "Love Me Do" (a Beatle Tribute)
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. "Ragdoll" a Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons Tribute

Parking for Salt Water Day and Shuttle Schedule

There will be plenty of parking at the 120 Exit area of the Garden State Parkway.

The commuter lot at 120 and the surrounding office buildings have plenty of parking and the shuttle buses will be running continuously starting at 2:45 P.M.

Shuttle pickups will occur at the following locations.

1. Cheesequake Village- anywhere on Galewood Drive and Haven Drive

2. Cheesequake Woods- walk out to Morristown Road

3. GSP 120 area

4. Genoa- County Road and Gordon Road

5. Cliffwood Beach- walk up to the 7-11
6. Bridgepointe Condos and Parkview Apts.-
walk out to Matawan Road

Sunday, August 2, 2009

South River Library events

Give Me a B!
Tuesday, August 4 12:30pm-1:00pm
Babies, books, bouncing, bottles, binkies, and bibs. All are welcome at the South River Library. Ages 1-15 months with caregiver. Join us the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 12:30 p.m. Crying and feeding allowed, Cooing and clapping encouraged Each session will feature: An introductory song, chant, or rhyme, a developmentally appropriate activity suggestion, a parenting tip or resource, end with a closing song, chant, or rhyme plus free time to socialize and network with other parents.

Crafty Kids
Thursday, August 6 11:00am-11:30am
Join us for fun projects for your youngster. Themes include Monster Trucks, Hot Air Balloons, Octopi, and Sharks/Whales. Pretend play, bold books, and games will be used in addition to our arts and crafts. This program is offered in lieu of our traditional Toddler Time for the summer. Ages 2-3. Limited to 12 Participants

Middlesex County Fair

The Middlesex County Fair is back!
Cranbury Rd & Fern Rd

Monday, August 3rd to Sunday, August 9th

Monday - Friday 5pm - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

Prices
Adults $6.00
Seniors 65+ $4.00
Kids 3-12 $1.00
Kids 2 and under FREE
FREE PARKING

FREE Admission for Blood Donors at our daily blood drives
Monday and Wednesday 5pm-9pm
Saturday 12:00-6:00pm
Sunday 12:00-5:00pm

Fireworks
Opening night Monday, August 3rd 9:15pm (dark)
Rain date Tuesday, August 4th
Free 3-D Glasses to the first 3000 paid admissions

Rides and Games!! Contests!! Free ongoing Entertainment (with admission)!! Great food and shopping!!

Pay One Ride Price Tickets
Pay-One-Price nights for only $20.00. You can ride as many rides as you'd like Monday and Wednesday all night, and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm.

Mega Passes (offering unlimited rides during all operating hours) are just $40.00. All the rides you want for seven days and nights!

Monroe Library Fun

Stories @ Park
Tuesdays at 10:30am
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 1
Monroe Library at Veterans' Park
Nine weeks of live half hour storytimes sponsored by the Monroe Library

Music with Pat McKinley
Tuesdays at 11:45am
August 4, 11, 25
A musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
August 4, 11, 25,
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.

Mother Goose Time
Fridays at 9:30am or 11:30am
August 7, 14
A parent and child program for children ages 18-36 months. Join us for stories, music and fun.
Registration is not required. The first 25 children will be admitted to each session.

Saturday Stories

Saturdays at 11:00am
August 8, 22
A program filled with stories, music, and fun for ages 3-5.

East Brunswick Library - Week of August 3

Design a Bookmark
Monday, August 3 10:00am-11:30am
Want to enter our contest? You can create your bookmark entry right here in the library.


Craft Creations
Tuesday, August 4 10:00am
Crafty Creations: Animal mix-up cubes
Make a quick, beautiful, not-too-messy craft.
For ages 2 and up with an adult.

Magic Carpet Ride
Tuesday, August 4 1:30pm
Stories and songs for children ages 2 & up with an adult.

Mother Goose Magic
Wednesday, August 5 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by adult.

Bilingual Storytime
Thursday, August 6 10:15am
Say "Hola" to Spanish at a series of stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes partially in Spanish.

Creative Writing for Kids
Thursday, August 6 6:00pm-7:00pm Ages 8-10
Kids can learn and practice the craft of writing different types of poetry and prose at each session of this workshop-style program, all the while improving their writing skills and having fun!

Baby & Me: Baby Sign Language
Friday, August 7 10:00am
Learn how your child can communicate with sign language. Our presenter will explain how sign language can benefit your child and the group will learn some basic signs. For moms and dads. Babies welcome. Registration required. Information program for parents with young children. After each program, stay for a Q&A session and meet other parents. Your young children are always welcome to attend along with an adult. Open to all parents but advanced registrations is required.

Baking n Books
Saturday, August 8 11:00am-12:00pm
Make something good to eat and hear delicious stories.
For ages 4 & up with an adult.

Presley & Melody
Saturday, August 8 7:00pm
The popular duo returns to entertain us with their joyful, peppy songs and lots of audience participation! For families with children of all ages.

Old Bridge Library - Week of August 2

Family Storytime
Tuesday, August 4 at 7pm
Wednesday, August 5 at 2pm
Thursday, August 6 at 11am
Saturday, August 8 at 11am

K-Grade 5: Week of August 2nd: Act It Out....
Tuesday, August 4 at 11am
Wednesday, August 5 at 7pm
Thursday, August 6 at 2pm
Activity programs for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Space limited to the first 20 children.

What's the Big Idea?
For children entering kindergarten - 1st grade as of September 2009
Friday, August 7 at 2pm

Making math and science fun for boys and girls who will be attending Kindergarten or First Grade this fall. These bi-monthly programs explore the basic concepts of math & science through this hands-on program. Materials are also available to children of all ages for in-library use. See children's desk for more information.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

South River Library events

Storybook Art
Monday, July 27 7:00pm-7:45pm
Go back to Grandma’s time when Don Freeman first introduced Corduroy, the bear, to young readers. Generations later, Corduroy is still endearing to children searching for a story and a good friend. Learn to make corduroy prints to dress Freeman’s famous bear. Elmer the Elephant is a patchwork pachyderm whose playful, polite personality has made him very popular with kids. Create your own paper patchwork parade in the style of illustrator, David McKee. It Looked Like Spilt Milk, but it wasn’t. Charles G. Shaw’s fluffy white illustrations let imaginations wonder as clever, creative shapes leave readers guessing what the pictures really are. Participants will continue the story with additional text and complementary cool shaving cream clouds. Ages 4-5 - Limited to 16 Participants

Bow Wow Pow Wow: Read to Bowie
Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00pm-8:00pm
Children practice reading aloud to Bowie, the certified therapy dog...he happily sits, listens, and wags his tail, offering positive encouragement. Proud owner, Inga Hooper, remains by his side. Bring your own stories to read or select one from the library. Each individual will have approximately 10 minutes to read to Bowie. All Ages

Kids Workshops at The Home Depot - August

Saturday, August 1, 2009
Come build a message center at Home Depot!

Kids Workshops

Workshop

The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.

The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.

In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

East Brunswick Library - Week of July 27

Mother Goose Magic
Thursday, July 30 at 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.

Book Bingo Bonanza
Friday, July 31 at 11:00am
Play the game put together by our TLC volunteers. There will be prizes for the winners!

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Monroe Library - Crafts and Music

Arts & Crafts
Monday, July 27 at 11:30am- 12:00pm
Sculpt-it-Up
Ages 4-7

Used Toy Sale
Monday, July 27 3:00pm-7:00pm
Stop by anytime between 3-7pm and see what bargains you can find. All proceeds will be donated to St Jude Children's Research Hospital. All items will be "buy one get one free" between 6:00pm and 7:00pm.

Stories @ Park
Tuesdays at 10:30am
July 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 1
Monroe Library at Veterans' Park
Nine weeks of live half hour storytimes sponsored by the Monroe Library

Music with Pat McKinley
Tuesdays at 11:45am
July 28 & August 4, 11, 25
A musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
July 28 & August 4, 11, 25,
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.

Drop-In Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30am
July 29
August 12, 19, 26
OR
Thursdays at 1:30pm
July 30
August 13, 20, 27
A storytime for ages 3-5

Mother Goose Time
Fridays at 9:30am or 11:30am
July 31
August 7, 14
A parent and child program for children ages 18-36 months. Join us for stories, music and fun.

Laurence Harbor Library

Storytime & Craft
Tuesday, July 28 at 4pm
Dancing Chick - Make your own colorful, feathery friend.

Drop in Storytime
For ALL ages
Every Wednesday at 11:00am

Old Bridge Library - Week of July 27

PreSchool Storytime and Crafttime
Monday, July 27 at 10am

Family Storytime
Tuesday, July 28 at 7pm
Wednesday, July 29 at 2pm
Thursday, July 30 at 11am
Saturday, August 1 at 11am

K-Grade 5: Week of July 26th: Not A....
Tuesday, July 28 at 11am
Wednesday, July 29 at 7pm
Thursday, July 30 at 2pm
Activity programs for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Space limited to the first 20 children.

What's the Big Idea?
For children entering kindergarten - 1st grade as of September 2009
Friday, July 31 at 2pm
Tangrams
Making math and science fun for boys and girls who will be attending Kindergarten or First Grade this fall. These bi-monthly programs explore the basic concepts of math & science through this hands-on program. Materials are also available to children of all ages for in-library use. See children's desk for more information.

Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!
Friday, July 31 at 10am
Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon & Dudley never celebrated Harry's birthday, but we are!

Friday, July 24, 2009

35th Annual Monmouth County Fair

Sorry about dropping the ball on this one!

35th Annual Monmouth County Fair
Organized & Presented by the Monmouth County Park System & Monmouth County 4-H Association
East Freehold Park, Kozloski, Freehold, NJ
July 22-26, 2009
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 5pm-11pm
Saturday 11am-11pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

Admission: $7.00 - Ages 12 & under admitted Free
Free Parking

Opening Night Fireworks: 9:15pm (weather permitting)
4-H Events * Animal Shows & Exhibits * Rides & Amusements * Free Stage Entertainment * Lumberjack Shows * Racing Pigs * Kid Races * Home & Garden Competition * BBQ Competition

Saturday, July 25 11am-11pm
Children's Day
Kids Races * BBQ Competition Judged
Total Soul - R&B, Soul & Classic Disco - Main Stage

Sunday, July 26 11am-6pm
Seniors Day
Free admission for senior citizens (65&up) * Antique Auto Show
Pay one price for rides: $18.00 wristbands 11am-5pm (weather permitting)
The Colts Neck Swing Band - Main Stage