Sunday, July 26, 2009

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!

Saturday, July 25, 2009

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!

Friday, July 24, 2009

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

Thursday, July 23, 2009

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.