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

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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

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.