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SPRING NATURE DISCOVERY - Wednesday, April 24, at 4 pm
The Essex County Environmental Center will visit the library and lead children ages 5 and up on a spring nature walk on the library grounds - there will be lots to see! Event will include an exhibit where guests can examine fur, feathers, tracks, and other examples of native New Jersey nature before wandering outside to look for the signs, sounds, and colors of spring. Program will conclude with a nature craft. For ages pre-K through first grade, pre-registration required. RSVP HERE
SPANISH STORY TIME - Thursday, April 25, at 10:30 am
Enjoy listening to stories in Spanish and then work on a related craft. Please pre-register so that there will be enough craft materials for each child.
APRIL 25 - EARTH DAY - "COLORES DE MI MUNDO" - COLORS OF OUR WORLD -RSVP
MAY 9 - "BIENVENIDOS A MI JARDIN" - WELCOME TO MY GARDEN - RSVP
MAY 23 - "LOS TRES CERDITOS" - THE THREE LITTLE PIGS - RSVP
CRAFTER-SCHOOL CLUB: PAINTED TOTE BAGS - Thursday, April 25, at 4 pm
Celebrate Earth Day by painting a reusable canvas tote bag in your own unique style. For ages 5 and up. Smocks recommended, pre-registration required. RSVP HERE
PLEASE NOTE: We understand things happen - if you sign up for a Crafter-School session and are not able to make it, please take a moment to cancel your registration online or call the library so that another child will have the opportunity to participate!
All levels welcome! Whether you are a beginner, seasoned player, or just want to learn how to play chess, head over to the library for an hour of chess every other Thursday in our Quiet Room. For children, teens, and adults. RSVP for CHESS CLUB HERE:
Weekly story times will take place on Tuesday mornings, followed by weekly pre-K crafts on Wednesday mornings, both at 10:30 am in our Community Room. Reservations will be required for Wednesday crafts but not for Tuesday story times.
STORY TIME - Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Children and their caregivers can enjoy stories on Tuesday mornings in our spacious community room. Themes vary every week. Registration is not required for our regular story time. Upcoming themes:
APRIL 30 - PEPPA PIG STORIES
MAY 7 - MUSICAL STORY TIME WITH SPECIAL GUEST MS. LYNNE
MAY 14 - BIRTHDAY PARTY STORIES
MAY 21 - MAX & RUBY STORIES
MAY 28 - PIZZA STORIES
Weekly story times will take place on Tuesday mornings, followed by weekly pre-K crafts on Wednesday mornings, both at 10:30 am in our Community Room. Reservations will be required for Wednesday crafts but not for Tuesday story times.
CRAFTY WEDNESDAYS: TODDLER/PRE-K CRAFTS - Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Enjoy a different age-appropriate craft every Wednesday in our spacious community room following the theme of the previous day's story time! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to ensure that there are enough craft materials for each child:
MAY 1 - PEPPA PIG CRAFT
MAY 8 - SONGBIRD CRAFT
MAY 15 - PARTY HAT CRAFT
MAY 22 - MAX & RUBY CRAFT
MAY 29 - PIZZA PIE CRAFT
MUSICAL STORY TIME WITH SPECIAL GUEST MS. LYNNE - Tuesday, May 7, at 10:30 am
Sing and dance along as Ms. Lynne, who works as a Music Together teacher in the West Essex area, plays her guitar! No RSVP needed.
LEGO CLUB - Wednesday, May 8, 4:30-5:30 pm
Make your way through our Lego bins and let your imagination run wild! RSVP here: MAY 8
CRAFTER-SCHOOL CLUB: SPRING FLOWERS CANVAS PAINTING - Thursday, May 9, at 4 pm
Learn how to paint flowers on canvas - just in time for spring and Mothers Day! Smocks recommended. FOR AGES 5 & UP - PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! RSVP HERE - LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS
PLEASE NOTE: We understand things happen - if you sign up for a Crafter-School session and are not able to make it, please take a moment to cancel your registration online or call the library so that another child can have the opportunity to participate!
MEET RYDER THE THERAPY DOG - Friday, May 10, at 3:30 pm
Enjoy some time with Ryder, a 3-year-old Cavapoo who works as a certified therapy pet through Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs. Founded in 1999, this organization has been authorized in all 50 states and is recognized by the American Kennel Club. Ryder and his other therapy dog friends offer friendship and support to people of all ages in different situations, and he also loves to hang out and listen to stories. Limited to 10 children - RSVP HERE
CRAFTER-SCHOOL CLUB: SONGBIRD COLLAGES - Thursday, May 30, at 4 pm
Break out the Mod Podge and pretty papers, we are making songbird collages to celebrate spring!
FOR AGES 5 & UP - PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! RSVP HERE - LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS
PLEASE NOTE: We understand things happen - if you sign up for a Crafter-School session and are not able to make it, please take a moment to cancel your registration online or call the library so that another child can have the opportunity to participate!
