Sunday, February 28, 2010

The Kids Workshop at The Home Depot - March

Saturday, February 6th, 2010
9:00am - 12:00pm
Come build a Rain Gauge at Home Depot!

Kids Workshops

Workshop


Michael's Crafts

Michaels
4345 Route 9

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

Lakeshore Learning Fun - March Crafts

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

Mar. 6 - Crazy Kaleidoscope


Mar. 13 - Pot O’ Gold Bank

Mar. 20 - Bird Feeder

Mar. 27 - My Puppet Pal

South River Library

Shopping Spree
Monday, March 1 from 7:00pm to 7:45pm
Ages 6-9 Shopping for new toys or gifts can be fun, but when it's your own money you might just think twice. Learn how to plan and stick to a "budget" before you hit the store or mall, and maybe even save a dollar or two.

Give Me a B!
Tuesday March 2 from 12:30pm to 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, March 2 from 11:00am to 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.

Monroe Library Fun

Sunday Afternoon Crafts
Sunday, February 28th from 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Stop by on a Sunday between 1:30 and 4:00pm during January, February and March, and visit the Art Station located in the Youth Services area. Each week there will be a new craft to try while supplies last. Young people of all ages are invited!

Music with Pat McKinley
Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
A musical program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Registration is not required.

Mother Goose Time
Friday, March 5th at 9:30am or 11:30am
March 5, 12, 19
April 9, 16
A parent and child program for children ages 18-36 months. Join us for stories, music and fun.
Registration is not required.



East Brunswick Library - Week of February 28th

Mother Goose Magic
Monday, March 1st at 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.

Magic Carpet Ride

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

Crafty Creations: Choo choo trains.
Wednesday, March 3rd at 10:00am
Make a quick, beautiful, not-too-messy craft.
For ages 2 and up with an adult.

Bilingual Storytime
Thursday, March 4th at 10:15am
Say "Hola" to Spanish at a series of stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes partially in Spanish.

Baby & Me: Topic to be announced
Friday, March 5th at 10:00am
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.


Laurence Harbor Library

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

Saturday Morning Cartoons & Craft
Saturday March 6th at 2pm
Popsicle Frame Crafts



Old Bridge Library - Week of February 28th

Happy Birthday, Dr Seuss!

Sunday February 28th at 2:00pm

Join our family celebration of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with songs, stories and crafts!
All ages welcome. Sponsored by the Old Bridge Public Library.

Chess Club for Kids
Monday, March 1st from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Come learn how to play chess! Already know how? Come in to play with other kids Grades 1-6. This program is free and open to the public.

Pre-School Storytimes:
0-24 Months: Tuesday, March 2nd at 10am & Wednesday, March 3rd at 10am
2-3 Year Olds: Tuesday, March 2nd at 11am & Wednesday, March 3rd at 10am & 11am
4-5 Year Olds: Wednesday, March 3rdat 2pm

Family Storytime
Tuesday, March 2nd at 7pm *the first Tuesday of every month is Pajama Family Time!
Thursday, March 4th at 10am & 11am
Saturday, March 6th at 11am


Sunday, February 21, 2010

Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic - February

Saturday, February 27 from 10:00am to 11:00am

LoweBot


It’s a car! It’s a robot! It’s both! Bring your child to Lowe’s and they can build this cool Lowebot!

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

Michaels Science Fair

Michaels
4345 Route 9

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

The Knack Free Family Event: Science Fair
Join us for Science Fair fun! Come and watch a demo of projects available from Scientific Explorer. Then you can make a FREE Molecule project using Crayola® Model Magic™. While supplies last.


IHOP National Pancake Day

Flip for Free Pancakes!

February 23, 2010

Join IHOP to celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. From 7am to 10pm, we'll give you one free short stack (three) of our famous buttermilk pancakes. All we ask is that you consider making a donation to support local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network, or other local charities.

*There is a limit of one free short stack per guest. The offer is valid at participating restaurants for dine-in only while supplies last and is not valid with any other offer, special coupon or discount.

Find an IHOP near you.

IHOP
12 Route 9 North
Morganville, NJ 07751
732-617-9024

IHOP
766 Route 18 North
East Brunswick, NJ
732-390-6565

IHOP
106 Route 36
Keyport, NJ
732-264-2390








Lakeshore Learning Fun

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


Click here for coupon valid 2/27/10-2/28/10.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with Lakeshore!
Feb. 20 - Puzzle Me Frame Feb. 27 - I Love To Read! Bookmark

South River Library Fun

Mixed Up, Messed Up, Upside Down
Monday, February 22nd from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Did you ever break something that belonged to someone else and secretly try to fix it with the hope they would never notice? Pay close attention to detail and patterns as you try to repair broken chains and mismatched socks so that they are just right with What's Next, Nina? Will you remember? Ages 5-8

East Brunswick Library - Week of February 21st

Magic Carpet Ride
Tuesday, February 23rd at 1:30pm
Stories and songs for children ages 2 & up with an adult.

Mother Goose Magic
Friday, February 26th at 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.

Family Flick Fest
Saturday, February 27th at 2:00pm
Come to the Library to see a good movie! In honor of Read Across America Day, the February film will be Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat.
Mike Myers, Alec Baldwin, Kelly Preston, Dakota Fanning, Spencer Breslin
Universal Pictures; Directed by Bo Welch
Rated PG; 74 minutes; 2003

Mike Myers brings the fabled feline, the Cat In The Hat, to life in this high energy, highly stylized adaptation of the beloved Dr. Suess classic. The mischievous cat happens upon two bored siblings who are ho-humming through a rainy day. Once the cat is in charge it is a non-stop whirlwind through a fantasy land that astounds the adventure-bound twosome.

Old Bridge Library - Week of February 21st

Sunday Matinee
Sunday February 21st at 2:30pm

Come see G-Force at the library. It’s free!
Rated PG for some mild action & rude humor.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Old Bridge Public Library.

Preschool Storytime and Crafttime:
Monday, February 22nd at 10am-11am
Storytime/Crafttime designed for children ages 0-5 years old (Crayons and coloring pages available for children unable to do that day's crafts.) This program is free and open to the public.

Chess Club for Kids
Monday, February 22nd from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Come learn how to play chess! Already know how? Come in to play with other kids Grades 1-6. This program is free and open to the public.

Pre-School Storytimes:
0-24 Months: Tuesday, February 23rd at 10am & Wednesday, February 24th at 10am
2-3 Year Olds: Tuesday, February 23rd at 11am & Wednesday, February 24th at 10am & 11am
4-5 Year Olds: Tuesday, February 23rd at 2pm

Family Storytime
Tuesday, February 23rd at 7pm
Thursday, February 25th at 10am & 11am
Saturday, February 27th at 11am

School-Age Craft
Thursday, February 25th at 4:15 pm

Join us for some stories and a simple craft! Grades K-3. No registration needed.

February 25 - Lions & Tigers…..Oh My!
The big cats are coming to storytime. Put together your own King of the Jungle (lion).


Monday, February 15, 2010

Free Pretzel Day at Auntie Anne's

On Saturday, February 20th from 10am to 3pm, Auntie Anne's wants to give everyone an opportunity to taste a delicious Auntie Anne's Pretzel!

Free Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel. Limit one per person.
Spoiling Dinner

Elmo's Birthday Storytime at Borders

Elmo Easy as 1-2-3
Saturday, February 20 at 11:00 AM

Freehold - Borders
3710 Route 9
Freehold, NJ 07728

Elmo turns three years old in February and we are celebrating with a special storytime at Borders. Elmo will be stuck on Sesame Street for his birthday but we will have a great time reading Sesame Street stories and making a fun art project! Kids ages 2-7 are invited to join in on the fun! NOTE: This is NOT a costume character event.

South River Library Fun

Give Me a B!
Tuesday, February 16 from 12:30pm to 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
February 18 from 11:00am to 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.

Monroe Library Fun

Music with Pat McKinley
Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.
February 16, 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
A musical program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Registration is not required.

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
February 16, 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.


East Brunswick Library - Week of February 14th

Magic Carpet Ride
Tuesday, February 16th at 10:30am
Stories and songs for children ages 2 & up with an adult.

Merry Movies and More
Wednesday, February 17th 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
Wednesday, February 18th 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
Tuesday February 23rd at 4pm
FOAM ALIENS & MONSTERS

Use your imagination and see what kind of aliens and monsters you can create from craft foam.

OldBridge Library - Week of February 14th

Preschool Storytime and Crafttime:
Monday, February 15th at 10am-11am
Storytime/Crafttime designed for children ages 0-5 years old (Crayons and coloring pages available for children unable to do that day's crafts.) This program is free and open to the public.

Pre-School Storytimes:
0-24 Months: Tuesday, February 16th at 10am & Wednesday, February 17th at 10am
2-3 Year Olds: Tuesday, February 16th at 11am & Wednesday, February 17th at 10am & 11am
4-5 Year Olds: Tuesday, February 16th at 2pm

Family Storytime
Tuesday, February 16th at 7pm
Thursday, February 17th at 10am & 11am
Saturday, February 20th at 11am

School-Age Craft
Thursday, February 18th at 4:15 pm

Join us for some stories and a simple craft! Grades K-3. No registration needed.
February 18 - President’s Day
We celebrate all of our presidents on Presidents Day.
Join us in creating a log cabin for Abraham Lincoln.


Sunday, February 7, 2010

Denny's Free Grand Slam

One Free Grand Slam Deserves Another.

We're doing it again. Come to Denny's for a Free Original Grand Slam®, Tuesday, February 9, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

And don't forget to visit Denny's for a Free Original Grand Slam® on your birthday.


Saturday, February 6, 2010

Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics - February

Saturday, February 13th from 10:00am to 11:00am

Jewelry Organizer


Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build this Jewelry organizer! It's the perfect Valentine's Day gift for mom!

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

Michael's Craft Fun

Michaels
4345 Route 9

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

Happy Heart Treat Bag
Tuesday, February 9th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Purchase a simple bag and learn how to turn it into a Valentine's Treat Bag! While supplies last.
















Heart Shaped Frame

Saturday, February 13th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Create a thoughtful gift for your sweetheart or loved one. Purchase a heart-shaped frame and decorate it for free at this fun event! While supplies last.

Lakeshore Learning Fun

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

Click here for coupon valid 2/13/10-2/14/10.

Join us for a Fantastic February...filled with savings!

South River Library Fun

Map ematics
Monday, February 8th from 7:00pm to 7:45pm
Can't remember where you put your special treasure? By creating and reading a map you can find it easily. Help Bingo, the dog, locate his delicious bones, which he hid from Hulk, the thieving cat. Then learn about symbols and directions in Buried Treasure. Make your own treasure map to hide a secret object. Ages 5-8

SNAP (Special Needs Active Play)
Saturday, February 13th from 11:00am to 12:30pm
Children with special needs and their families are invited to play and socialize in an informal fun filled environment. Some games and manipulatives will be provided, but feel free to bring a toy, activity, or dvd that your child would be willing to share.

Mixed Up, Messed Up, Upside Down
Saturday, February 13th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Did you ever break something that belonged to someone else and secretly try to fix it with the hope they would never notice? Pay close attention to detail and patterns as you try to repair broken chains and mismatched socks so that they are just right with What's Next, Nina? Will you remember? Ages 5-8

Monroe Library Fun & Crafts

Sunday Afternoon Crafts
Sunday, February 7th from 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Stop by on a Sunday between 1:30 and 4:00pm during January, February and March, and visit the Art Station located in the Youth Services area. Each week there will be a new craft to try while supplies last. Young people of all ages are invited!

Music with Pat McKinley
Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.
February 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
A musical program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Registration is not required.

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
February 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

Arts & Crafts
Friday, February 12 11:30am or 2:30pm
Valentine Craft
All ages welcome.
Registration is not required for arts and crafts programs.

East Brunswick Library - Week of February 7th

Magic Carpet Ride
Tuesday, February 9th at 1:30pm
Stories and songs for children ages 2 & up with an adult.

Evening Xpress
Wednesday, February 10th at 7:00pm
For children ages 2 & up: evening storytime for families.


Scavenger Hunt: Go Find It!
Friday, February 12th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Are you ready to test your sleuthing skills? Find a partner or go it alone to test your knowledge of The Library. All participants completing the hunt will receive a prize!
For children ages 8-12.

Chess Club
Saturday, February 13th from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Children, teens and adults are invited to play this mind sharpening game.

Laurence Harbor Library

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

Drop in Crafts
Tuesday February 9th at 4pm
I LOVE HEARTS

Make some Valentine
Heart Animals from Paper Hearts

Old Bridge Library - Week of February 7th

Preschool Storytime and Crafttime:
Monday, February 8th at 10am-11am
Storytime/Crafttime designed for children ages 0-5 years old (Crayons and coloring pages available for children unable to do that day's crafts.) This program is free and open to the public.

Chess Club for Kids
Monday, February 8th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Come learn how to play chess! Already know how? Come in to play with other kids Grades 1-6. This program is free and open to the public.

Pre-School Storytimes:
0-24 Months: Tuesday, February 9th at 10am & Wednesday, February 10th at 10am
2-3 Year Olds: Tuesday, February 9th at 11am & Wednesday, February 10th at 10am & 11am
4-5 Year Olds: Tuesday, February 9th at 2pm

Family Storytime
Tuesday, February 9th at 7pm
Thursday, February 11th at 10am & 11am
Saturday, February 13th at 11am

School-Age Craft
Thursday, February 11th at 4:15 pm

Join us for some stories and a simple craft! Grades K-3. No registration needed.
February 11 - Be My Valentine
Everybody loves somebody. Make a gift for someone you love.