Monroe Library Fun

Sunday Afternoon Crafts
Sunday, March 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!

Craft in a Bag
Monday, March 29th from 12:00pm to 9:00pm
Come any time after 12 p.m. and you will receive a bag with all the items needed to complete a fun craft. You may take the craft home with you or work on it in the Library.

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

1st National Bookmobile Day Contest
Begins April 1st
The Monroe Township Library is sponsoring a bookmark design contest to celebrate the 1st National Bookmobile Day!
The winning bookmark design will be printed and distributed on National Bookmobile Day to Library patrons.
All students and adults are encouraged to enter as many times as they wish. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, April 10th, 2010.
The entry form is available on the Bookmobile, the Library’s website, www.monroetwplibrary.org, or from the Youth Services Department.

Kids for Kids Poetry and Photo Contest
Begins April 1st
Enter our annual Kids for Kids Photo and Poetry Contest! The 2010 theme is "food." Young people can enter a photograph of any type of food or a poem about any type of food.The Photography Contest is for children in grades K-8. Please include your name, grade and phone number on the back of your photograph.
The Poetry Contest is for young people in grades 3-8. Please include your name, grade and phone number on the back of your poem.
Entry forms are available at the Library. All entries are due by Friday, April 30, 2010.

Monroe Library Fun

Sunday Afternoon Crafts
Sunday, March 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!

Arts and Crafts: Let's Go Fly A Kite!
Monday, March 8 at 11:30am or 2:30pm
Come do a kite craft during the windy month of March! All ages welcome.
Registration is NOT required for this program.

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

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
March 9, 16, 23
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.

Registration is not required.

Mother Goose Time
Friday, March 5th at 9:30am or 11:30am
March 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.

Craft in a Bag
Friday, March 12th from 12:00pm to 9:00pm
Come any time after 12 p.m. and you will receive a bag with all the items needed to complete a fun craft. You may take the craft home with you or work on it in the Library.

Indian Festival
Saturday, March 13 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Indian Cultural Festival
Stop by the Library and enjoy food, performances and crafts. Learn about the Culture and History of India. Observe traditional festivities for Holi, a popular Hindu spring festival

This event is sponsored by the Monroe Twp Library in conjunction with ICAM (Indian Cultural Association of Monroe). Funding for this event is provided via a grant from the NJ State Library and Infolink, the Eastern NJ Regional Library Cooperative.

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.

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.

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.

Monroe Library Fun & Crafts

Sunday Afternoon Crafts
Sunday, January 31st 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 2, 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 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

Craft in a Bag
Friday, February 5, 12:00pm-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.

Monroe Library Fun

Sunday Afternoon Crafts
Sunday, January 24th 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.
January 26
A musical program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Registration is not required.

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
January 26
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

Arts and Crafts
Wednesday, January 20 at 11:30 a.m.|
Tiny Tots Painting Party
Ages 2-3
Registration is not required for arts and craft programs.

Drop-In Storytime
Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.
January 27
OR
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
January 28
A storytime filled with stories, music and fun for ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

Mother Goose Time
Fridays at 9:30am or 11:30am
January 29
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
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.
Friday, January 29, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Monroe Library Fun

Music with Pat McKinley
Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.
January 19, 26
A musical program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Registration is not required.

Craft in a Bag
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.
Tuesday, January 19, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday, January 29, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m
January 19, 26
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

Arts and Crafts
Wednesday, January 20 at 11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots Painting Party
Ages 2-3
Registration is not required for arts and craft programs.

Drop-In Storytime
Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.
January 20, 27
OR
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
January 21, 28
A storytime filled with stories, music and fun for ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

Mother Goose Time
Fridays at 9:30am or 11:30am
January 22, 29
A parent and child program for children ages 18-36 months. Join us for stories, music and fun.
Registration is not required.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Monroe Library - Crafts and Music

Scholastic Book Fair
Monday, June 29 through Wednesday, July 1
10:00am - 8:30pm
The Library is sponsoring a special "buy one, get one free" book sale. Books available for preschool through elementary age reading levels.

Yosi's Pajama Party
(Come in your pajamas!)
Tuesday, July 7 at 7:00pm
Ages 3 and up
Free tickets are available one week before the performance at the Youth Services Desk.

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.

Arts & Crafts
Wednesday, July1 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Gong Drums
Ages 3-5
Registration is not required for arts and craft program.

Monroe Library Fun

Registration is not required.

Baby Time
Mondays at 9:30am
June 15, 22
July 6

A parent and child story time for babies 6-12 months. Filled with music, stories, and fun and a chance to meet others with young children.

Toddlin' Tots
Mondays at 10:30am
June 15, 22
July 6

Rhymes and playtime for infants 12-18 months and their caregiver. The half-hour session is filled with fun, music, and free play.

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.

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.

Drop-In Storytime
Wednesday at 10:30am
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 12, 19, 26
OR
Thursdays at 1:30pm
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 13, 20 27

A storytime for ages 3-5.

Monroe Library - Crafts and Music

Registration is not required.

Baby Time
9:30am
Mondays June 15, 22, July 6
A parent and child story time for babies 6-12 months. Filled with music, stories and fun and a chance to meet others with young children.

Toddlin' Tots
10:30am
Mondays June 15, 22, July 6
Rhymes and playtime for infants 12-18 months and their caregiver. The half hour session is fulled with music, fun and free play.

Music with Pat McKinley
11:45 a.m.
Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30.
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 21, 28
A musical program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
June 9, 16, 23, 30
July 14, 28
August 4, ,11, 18, 25
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.

Drop-In Storytime
A storytime for ages 3-5.
Wednesdays at 10:30am
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 12, 19, 26

OR

Thursdays at 1:30pm
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 13, 20, 27

Arts and Crafts
11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 17.
Children ages 3-5 can make a mask craft project.

Donuts with Dad
11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 20.
Afternoon fun with stories, crafts, and snacks, especially for dads and their kids.

Registration is not required.