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!

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!

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!

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

The 27th Annual Quick Chek NJ Festival of Ballooning

Quick Chek New Jersey
Festival of Ballooning
Solberg Airport, Readington, NJ

The Quick Chek NJ Festival of Ballooning is an annual 3 day event held July 24-29, 2009 with up to 125 balloons, concerts, crafters, vendors and non stop family entertainment.

The Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning is "more than hot air" because it offers a wide variety of entertainment. There is truly something for everyone! From colorful hot air balloons ascending twice daily (6:30am and 6:30pm ascensions) to 3 headline concerts (Al Jardine's Endless Summer Band, Kool & the Gang and Michael McDonald), to world-class children's entertainment, to hundred's of arts & crafts, to food vendors from around the world, to twice daily old time barnstorming air shows, fireworks, balloon glows and more, to amusement rides - non-stop entertainment for the entire family!

General Admission Tickets
Good admission tickets are good for any one (1) day of the festival and include LAWN seating for the concerts.
Adult Tickets in advance $17 (Purchased at your local Quick Chek or Print at Home)
Adult Tickets at the gate $25
Child Tickets in advance (ages 4-12) $7 (Purchased at your local Quick Chek or Print at Home)
Child Tickets at the gate (ages 4-12) $10
Children 3 and under FREE!

Celebrate Christmas in July at Toys R Us

Saturday, July 25th, 12 to 2pm, at your local Toys R Us!

* Make Your Own Christmas Card
* Games & Activities
* Coloring Fun
* Special One-Day Deals

Christmas in July activities are intended for children ages 3 and up. Parental supervision required at all times. All activities available while supplies last and are distributed to participating children only.

Laurence Harbor Library

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

Drop in Crafts
Saturday, July 25 at 2:00pm
Sunglasses - Block out the sun with these cool sunglasses.

East Brunswick Library - Week of July 20

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

Magic Carpet Ride
Tuesday, July 21 at 1:30pm
Stories and songs for children ages 2 & up with an adult.

Piccirillo Sciencetelling
Wednesday, July 22 at 1:00pm
Piccirillo Sciencetelling presents the Bugs of Blackwood. Learn about the science of matter while hearing the tale of The Bugs of Blackwood. For children ages 4 and up with an adult. Donniee the Scienceteller will use experiments with fire, gas, air pressure, water, chemicals and much more to see if Benjamin the Bug's friends can save him before all hope is squashed!

TLC Puppet Show
Thursday, July 23 at 10:00am
See our teen volunteers perform shows for families with children of all ages.

Family Flick Fest
Friday, July 24 at 2:00pm
Come to the library to see a good movie! The July flick is Coraline.
Animated Feature
Voices by Dakota Fanning, John Hodgman, Teri Hatcher
Directed by Henry Selick and Mike Cachuela
Rated PG; 100 minutes; 2009
Coraline is a curious young girl who unlocks a mysterious door in her family's new home and enters into an adventure in a parallel reality. On the surface, this "Other World" eerily mimics her own life - though it is much more fantastical. While encountering different versions of her own life ultimately, Coraline must rely on her resourcefulness, determination and bravery to get back home.

Weekend Wanderings
Saturday, July 25 at 4:00pm
Weekend storytime for children ages 2 & up with an adult.

Magician & Ventriloquist
Saturday, July 25 at 7:00pm
John Carlson: Magician & Ventriloquist
This will be an evening of fun and laughter. The show includes magic, ventriloquism, comedy, music and plenty of audience participation. Bring the whole family!
Are his lips moving? How did he do that? Those are just two questions you'll find yourself asking when John Carlson, magician and ventriloquist, stops by the East Brunswick Public Library. This internationally acclaimed star has appeared on the Late Night Show with Conan O'Brien, performed for the President, and kept fans rolling in the aisles for more than 20 years with his brand of family friendly comedy and magic.

Monroe Library Fun

Stories @ Park
Tuesdays at 10:30am
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 1
Monroe Library at Veteran's Park
Nine weeks of live half hour storytimes sponsored by the Monroe Library.
All ages welcome!

Music with Pat McKinley
Tuesdays at 11:45am
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 25
A musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Drop-In Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30am
July 22, 29
August 12, 19, 26
OR
Thursdays at 1:30pm
July 23, 30
August 13, 20, 27
A storytime for ages 3-5

Mother Goose Time
Fridays at 9:30am or 11:30am
July 24, 31
August 7, 14
A parent and child program for children ages 18-36 months. Join us for stories, music and fun.

Saturday Stories
Saturdays at 11:00am
July 25
August 8, 22
A program filled with stories, music and fun for ages 3-5.

Registration is not required for all the above programs.

Old Bridge Library - Week of July 19

Family Time Storytime -All Ages
Tuesday, July 21 7pm
Wednesday, July 22 2pm
Thursday, July 23 11am
Saturday, July 25 11am

K-5 Week of July 19th: Be An Artist
Tuesday, July 21 at 11am
Wednesday, July 22 at 7pm
Thursday, July 23 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?
Friday, July 24: Observation
For Children Entering Kindergarten - 1st Grade As of September 2009
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 the children's desk for more information.

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

July 18
Ice Cone Pencil Holder
Keep kids' pencils organized - in a cool cone that sticks right to any magnetic surface.

July 25
Welcome Buggy Sign
Children design and decorate this crazy collage sign...
Then hang on their doors to welcome visitors!

Carnevale Italiano in North Brunswick

Carnevale Italiano
presented by the North Brunswick Italian American Social Club
Wednesday July 15 - Friday July 15 from 6pm to 11pm
Saturday July 16 - Sunday July 17 from 5pm to 11pm
Route 130 and Apple Orchard Lane
Free Admission

Rides will be pay-one-price on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Thursday
North Brunswick Township High School singers 6pm
Jerry Spathis 8pm

Friday
Karate presentation 7pm

Saturday
Fireworks display by Gucci 10pm
Two shuttle buses will run from the North Brunswick Community Park to the carnival from 6pm to 10pm.

Sunday
Super 50/50 drawing 9pm

Food vendors include sausage and peppers, roast beef, London Broil, hot dogs, ribs, gyros, cheese steak and a variety of Italian specialties including homemade pasta fagioli and pastries.

Monroe Summer Concert series

Music In The Park Series
A series of FREE concerts at Thompson Park at the Open Grove Gazebo on the lake.
Thursdays, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Bring your own blankets and chairs.

July 9 Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, 11 piece orchestra swing band
July 16 Marlene VerPlanck Trio, with special guest Warren Vache, jazz standards
July 23 George Manikas, Mediterranean song and dance
July 30 The Alturas Duo, South American folk rhythms and classical music

August 6 The Andy Stein Blue Four, jazz, blues and country music
August 13 Josh Robinson, Latin, Bossa Nova, Samba and rhythm and blues

Monroe Afternoon Summer Concert Series

Thompson Park Gazebo
Forsgate Drive, Jamesburg
Wednesdays, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

July 8 The Scott Michaels Orchestra (Bob Slonim, Leader)
July 15 The Garden State Symphonic Band (Chris Pedersen, Leader)
July 22 Zydeco-A-Go-Go
July 29 Francene Kane & Her Gentlemen Friends

August 5 Mark Heter and His Band present "Remembering Paul Lavalle and the Band of America"
August 12 The Dave Wilson Trio
August 19 The Joe Monchek Quartet
August 26 The Billion Dollar Sound (Andy Madajewski, Leader)

South Amboy Summer Concert Series

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park
South Amboy/Sayreville Beach Front
O'Leary Blvd, South Amboy
Wednesdays 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Concerts will take place rain or shine

July 8 - Walt Wagner and the Serenaders
July 15 - The Robert Murdock Band (A Classic Rock Tribute to the 60s, 70s & 80s)
July 22 - Zydeco-A-Go-Go
July 29 - Bernie Goydish and The Jersey Polka Stars, featuring the "Polka Today" Dancers

August 5 - The Elefta Hungarian Folk Band and Dancers
August 12 - The Jack Alan Orchestra "A Night of Nostalgia", with Sandy Sasso
August 19 - Irish Night featuring The Perry Brothers Irish Band
August 26 - The Tim Gillis Band (The Greatest in Country Music)

*In the case of inclement weather, you will be directed to the South Amboy Middle/High School Auditorium by Park Rangers. Shuttle bus service will be availabe every week courtesy of Middlesex County Area Transit.

Old Bridge Summer Concert Series at Geick Park

Old Bridge Cultural Arts 2009 Summer Series
Tuesdays * Geick Park on Rt 516 * 7:30pm

Appearing

* July 7th Jody Joseph & the Average Joes
* July 14th Parrot Beach (Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band)
* July 21st Marrakesh (Crosby, Stills & Nash Tribute Band)
* July 28th Runaway (Featuring music by Bon Jovi)
* August 4th Invisible Sun (Featuring music of the Police)
* August 11th Bell Bottom Blues (Eric Clapton Tribute)

On-site parking available and additional parking at Old Bridge High School.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening in the park.
Call our hotline for weather inquiries at 732-721-5600 ext 2190

3rd Annual Italian-American Festival at Freehold Racetrack

3rd Annual Italian-American Festival
Wednesday through Saturday, July 15th - 18th
6pm - 11pm
Freehold Racetrack - Routes 9 & 33
Freehold, NJ
FREE ADMISSION
FREE PARKING

Festival Features:
Italian Entertainment, Cultural Corner featuring Italian Art, Italian Sculptor - Capo DiMonte Demo, Mozzarella Demo, Cultural Display of Prominent Italian-Americans & their contributions, major rides by "Majestic Midways", games, crafters, fireworks, 50-50 raffle and of course, delicious foods.

Wednesday
Pay one price for unlimited rides all night.

Thursday
Features John Esposito - Sinatra Impressionist

Friday
Comedy team of Andre N Cirrell & Fireworks

Saturday
Bocce Tournament 2-5pm (To register, please call Cheryl 732-536-5832)
Mass 3:30pm - Honoring Our Lady of Mt Carmel @ St Rose of Lima, Freehold, NJ)
Followed by a procession to the festival featuring Danny Vecchiano & his Italian band
Classic Car show 6-9pm
RB Express - Oldies Band 7pm
Grand Prize: 50-50 Drawing

Laurence Harbor Library

Storytime & Craft
Tuesday, July14 at 4:00pm
Raccoon Rock - Let's Rock n Roll this summer and make your own Raccoon that moves to the beat!

Drop in Storytime
For All Ages
Every Wednesday at 11:00am

South River Library events

Handprint Animal Art
Tuesday, July 14 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Handprint Animal Art
Make some handy and handsome animal art at the library. Themes include Antler Antics, Masked Bandits and Fox Fun. Sensational stories featuring the week's furry friends will complement our handmade projects. Ages 3-4. Limited to 16 participants.

Crafty Kids
Thursday, July 16 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. Time, dates and age range remain the same. Ages 2-3. Limited to 12 participants.

Dance Chance
Thursday, July 16 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Here's your chance to dance with us. Boogie to tried and true favorites like the Hokey Pokey and Freeze dances. Strut your stuff with sock and scarf dancing, and even move to the Macaren. Ages 3-4. Limited to 20 participants.

Marbelizing
Saturday, July 18 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Create marbleizing memories by learning this decorative technique. Families will work together to create astonishing paper products such as stationery, gift wrap and greeting cards. Families of all ages. Limited to 36 participants.

Monroe Library - Crafts and Music

Stories @ Park
Tuesdays at 10:30am
July 7, 14, 21, 28
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 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 25
A musical program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
July 14, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.

Drop-in Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30am
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 12, 19, 26
OR
Thursdays at 1:30pm
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 13, 20, 27
A storytime for ages 3-5.

Lego DayTM
Thursday, July 16
Bring an original Lego creation (already made at home) between 10:00am and noon. From 12:30-2:30 voting will take place. Winners will be announced at 3:30pm. Preschoolers through sixth graders are invited to enter. Prizes will be given in each age group.

Craft in a Bag
Thursday, July 16 12:00 - 8:00pm
Summer Craft in a Bag
Come in anytime during the specified hours and you will receive a bag with all the items needed to complete a fun summer craft. You may the the craft home with you or work on it in the library.

Mother Goose Time
Fridays, 9:30am or 11:30am
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14
A parent and child program for children ages 18-36 months. Join us for stories, music and fun.

Old Bridge Library - Week of July 13

Family Storytime
Tuesday, July 14 7pm
Wednesday, July 15 2pm
Thursday, July 16 11am
Saturday, July 18 11am

K-Grade 5
Tuesday, July 14 11am
Wednesday, July 15 7pm
Thursday, July 16 2pm
Week of July 12th: Music Tells a Story
Activity programs for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Space limited to the first 20 children.

What's the Big Idea?
Friday, July 17 2pm
Construction!
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 the children's desk for more information.

East Brunswick Library - Week of July 13

Weekday Sing-Along
Monday, July 13 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.

Harry Potter Movie Marathon
Tuesday, July 14 9:00am - 9:00pm
Get ready for the next Harry P0tter Movie coming out on July 15th!
Come to the Library and watch the first 5 in the series. We will have them running all day!

Magic Carpet Ride
Tuesday, July 14 at 10:30am
Stories and songs for children ages 2 & up with an adult.

Merry Movies and More
Wednesday, July 15 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.

Outragehiss...Pets
Thursday, July 16 at 1:00pm
The folks of Outragehiss...Pets are back with more amazing creatures from all over the world. lean what makes each animal special, where it comes from, and what it eats. For all ages.

Evening Xpress
Thursday, July 16 at 7:00pm
For children ages 2 & up: evening storytime for families.

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

Ice Cream Social
Saturday, July 18 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Enjoy a nostalgic journey back to yesteryear with another old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social. The event will be highlighted by a sing-along with the Banjo Rascals, who are back by popular demand, as well as old fashioned games and activities, and of course ice cream (for sale at an old-fashioned price!)

Happy 7-Eleven Day!

In order to celebrate this beyond-momentous day, we're giving away FREE stuff all day 7am to 11pm CDT.

Stop by any participating 7 Eleven store for a free 7.11 oz. While supplies last. Limit one per customer. Nobody likes a free-Slurpee hog.

Free Mocha Mondays at McDonald's

Free Mocha Mondays

Get a FREE sample of ice or hot Mocha every Monday until August 3rd.
Stop into McDonald's between 7am and 7pm on Mondays and start the working week with a complimentary McCafe Mocha, the sweet side of espresso.

Limit one sample size 8 oz mocha or 7 oz iced mocha per person per visit. Limited time only (July 13, 20, 27 and August 3)

While supplies last. At participating McDonald's.

Laurence Harbor Library

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

Drop in crafts
Saturday July 11, 2009
Seashell Wreath

Bring a little of summer time treasures indoors with these shell wreaths.

Old Bridge Library - Week of July 6

Book Buddies
Monday, July 6 11am and 3pm
Teens pair up with kids to help them with reading! Book Buddies meet for an hour where the kid reads to the teen and the teen helps the kid out. Kids grades 1-5, Teens grades 6-12. Registration required.

Family Storytime - All Ages
Tuesday, July 7 7pm
Wednesday, July 8 2pm
Thursday, July 9 11am
Saturday, July 11 11am

K-Grade 5
Week of July 5th: Hidden Pictures
Tuesday, July 7 at 11am
Wednesday, July 8 at 7pm
Thursday, July 8 at 2pm
Activity programs for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Space limited to the first 20 children.

Friday Night Kid's Movie
Friday July 10 at 6:30pm

INKHEART

Rated PG for fantasy adventure action, some scary moments and brief language.

Adults MUST remain with children at all times.

BOGO Sundaes on Mondays at Ben & Jerry's

Thank Goodness It's Monday!
Buy One Get One Free Sundaes on Mondays at Ben & Jerry's!
Valid at participating Ben & Jerry's scoop shops.
Limit one coupon per person per visit.
Expires August 31st, 2009.

Monroe Library Fun

Registration is not required.

Monroe Library at Veterans’ Park
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 1
Nine weeks of live half hour storytimes sponsored by the Monroe Library.

Music with Pat McKinley
Tuesdays at 11:45am
June 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 21, 28
A musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Registration is not required.

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
June 9, 16, 23, 30
July 14, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

Drop-In Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30am
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 12, 19, 26
OR
Thursdays at 1:30pm
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 13, 20, 27
A storytime for ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

Book Bingo
Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00p.m.
Wednesday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Children ages 5-8 are welcome .

Mother Goose Time
Fridays at 9:30 or 11:30 a.m.
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7,14
A parent and child program for children ages 18—36 months. Join us for stories, music and fun.

Saturday Stories
Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
June 6
July 11, 25
August 8, 22
A program filled with stories, music, and fun for ages 3-5.

East Brunswick Library - Week of July 6

Mother Goose Magic
Monday, July 6 at 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.

Crafty Creations
Tuesday, July 7 10:00am-11:00am
Crafty Creations: Alligator Hats
Make a beautiful, quick, not-too-messy craft.
For ages 2 and up with an adult.

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

LEGO and K'NEX Mania Design

Thursday, July 9 10:30am - 12:00pm
LEGO and K'NEX Mania Design
Impress us with your original LEGO or K'NEX creation, or combine the two. For kids ages 6-12.
You will have 45 minutes to design and build an original structure. Judges will award prizes. You must provide your own standard LEGO's, DUPLO's, or K'NEX. Structures must be built from scratch when you get to the library. Nothing preassembled and no kits, please.

Baby & Me: Best Beach Reads for Moms.
Friday, July 10 at 10:00am
Get some good suggestions for cool reads for summer from our librarians. 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.

Lakeshore Learning Crafts

Free Crafts for Kids
ages 3 and up, every Saturday and Sunday 11:00 - 3:00!
Lakeshore Learning Store
East Brunswick
275 State Route 18

Kids Workshop at the Home Depot
Build. Learn. Create.
Kids Workshops are FREE "How-to Clinics" designed for children ages 5-12. The workshops are offered on the first Saturday each month between 9am and 12pm at all Home Depot Stores.

Come make a picnic caddy on Saturday, July4th.

July 4th Celebration at Thompson Park in Monroe

Monroe

Fourth of July activities will take place in Thompson Park from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, fireworks at dusk. The park is at 1701 Perrineville Road and Forsgate Drive. Call (732) 521-4400.

AMC Summer Movie Camp

AMC Theaters
$1.00 Movies For Charity.
Wednesdays at 10am
All Summer Long

July 1 Madagascar Escape 2 Africa
July 8 Tale of Despereaux
July 15 Horton Hears a Who
July 22 The Spiderwick Chronicles
July 29 Nim's Island
August 5 Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Call to see if locations are participating.

New Brunswick 18 17 Route 1 , New Brunswick, NJ 08902 More info About Theatre Map & Driving Directions Showtimes -or- 1-888-AMC-4FUN (1-888-262-4386) Guest Services: 732-846-2275

Menlo Park 12 390 Menlo Park , Edison, NJ 08837 More info About Theatre Map & Driving Directions Showtimes -or- 1-888-AMC-4FUN (1-888-262-4386) Guest Services: 732-321-9093

Freehold Metroplex 14 101 Trotters Way , Freehold, NJ 07728 More info About Theatre Map & Driving Directions Showtimes -or- 1-888-AMC-4FUN (1-888-262-4386) Guest Services: 732-294-7761

Free Movies at Strathmore Cinema

Clearview Cinemas Summer Kid's Club is back!
Free Movies
Starting July
An 8 Week Series of Great Family Films
Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:30am

Strathmore Cinema
1055 Route 34
Aberdeen, NJ 07747
Theatre Office Number:
732-583-9477

Seating is based on availability - First Come, First Serve!

July 2 Kung Fu Panda
July 9 Hoodwinked
July 16 Space Chimps
July 23 Madagascar Escape 2 Africa
July 30 Alvin and the Chipmunks
August 5 & 6 Meet Dave
August 12 & 13 Tale of Despereaux
August 19 & 20 Arthur and the Invisibles