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

Kids Workshops at The Home Depot - August

Saturday, August 1, 2009
Come build a message center at Home Depot!

The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.

The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.

In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

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!

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!

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