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.

East Brunswick Library - Week of March 7th

Evening Xpress
Thursday, March 11th at 7:00pm
For children ages 2 & up: evening storytime for families.

Mother Goose Magic
Friday, March 12 at 10:15am
Nursery rhyme program for children from birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.

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

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.

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.

Old Bridge Library - Week of January 31st

Preschool Storytime and Crafttime:
Monday, February 1st 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 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, February 2nd at 10am & Wednesday, February 3rd at 10am
2-3 Year Olds: Tuesday, February 2nd at 11am & Wednesday, February 3rd at 11am
4-5 Year Olds: Wednesday, February 3rd at 2pm

Family Storytime
Tuesday, February 2nd at 7pm
Thursday, February 4th at 10am & 11am
Saturday, February 6th at 11am

School-Age Craft
Thursday, February 4th at 4:15 pm
Join us for some stories and a simple craft! Grades K-3. No registration needed.
February 4 – I Love Pizza
Well who doesn’t? What kind is your favorite? Be a chef and make your own felt pizza.

Old Bridge Library - Week of January 24th

Sunday Matinee
Sunday, January 24th at 2:30pm

Come see Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs at the library. It’s free!
Rated PG for some mild rude humor and peril.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Old Bridge Public Library.

Preschool Storytime and Crafttime:
Monday, January 25th 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, January 25th 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, January 26th at 10am & Wednesday, January 27th at 10am
2-3 Year Olds: Tuesday, January 26th at 11am & Wednesday, January 27th at 11am
4-5 Year Olds: Wednesday, January 27th at 2pm

Family Storytime
Tuesday, January 26th at 7pm
Thursday, January 28th at 10am & 11am
Saturday, January 30th at 11am

School-Age Craft
Thursday,January 28th at 4:15 pm
Join us for some stories and a simple craft! Grades K-3. No registration needed.
January 28 – Outer Space
Space ships are landing in the Children’s Room. Decorate a U.F.O. and take it home.

Monroe Library Fun

Sunday Afternoon Crafts
Sundays from 1:30pm - 4:00pm
January 10th
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 & Crafts
Monday, January 11 from 11:30am - 12:00pm
Snow Painting
Ages 3-5
Registration is not required.

Music with Pat McKinley
Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.
January 12, 19, 26
A musical program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Registration is not required.

Evening Tales
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m
January 12, 19, 26
An alternative to daytime storytime for children ages 3-5.
Registration is not required.

Drop-In Storytime
Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.
January 13, 20, 27
OR
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
January 14, 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 15, 22, 29
A parent and child program for children ages 18-36 months. Join us for stories, music and fun.
Registration is not required.

Old Bridge Library - Week of January 10th

Preschool Storytime and Crafttime:
Monday, January 11th at 10am-11am
Come in for stories and a fun craft! Parents can help younger ones who need assistance. For those in pre-school and younger. This program is free and open to the public.

Chess Club for Kids
Monday, January 11th 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, January 12th at 10am & Wednesday, January 13th at 10am
2-3 Year Olds: Tuesday, January 12th at 11am & Wednesday, January 13th at 11am
4-5 Year Olds: Wednesday, January 13th at 2pm

Family Storytime
Tuesday, January 12th at 7pm
Thursday, January 14th at 10am & 11am
Saturday, January 16th at 11am

School-Age Craft
Thursday,January 14th at 4:15 pm
Join us for some stories and a simple craft! Grades K-3. No registration needed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!