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Friends of the Library Book & Media Bag Sale

All Day 1/23–2/9
Main Library
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Book Sale, Children, Friends of the Library, Teen

Love a good bargain? Don’t miss the Friends of the Library Bag Sale! From children’s books to bestsellers, movies, and music, there’s something for everyone. Grab a bag, fill it up, and take home treasures galore.

PRICES:

  • $6.00 fill a Large Paper Bag
  • $12.00 fill an extra-large reusable Friends of the Library bag
  • Optional: $10.00 to reuse a Friends of the Library bag you already have!

Teddy Bear Storytime

4:30pm–5:00pm
Mount Tabor
Children
Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Children Corner in the Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Bring a teddy bear or other stuffed animal to storytime to enjoy stories and songs together.  Stuffed animals are welcome to stay in the library overnight for a fun sleepover.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Rubik's Cube Workshop for Ages 8 & Up

5:45pm–7:15pm
Lake Hiawatha
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Condit Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children, Education, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mr. Edmond in this hands-on workshop and learn all about Rubik's Cubes! 

Registration is required and begins Thursday, January 15 @ 6:00 PM 

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Play-Doh Fun (Ages 2-5)

10:00am–10:45am
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Have fun with Play-Doh and Play-Doh tools.

Recommended for children ages 2-5.

No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Teddy Bear Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Mount Tabor
Children
Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Children Corner in the Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Children's storytime is a fun way for children to build skills, explore new ideas, and make friends in a welcoming space. Caregivers and little ones are invited to attend and experience stories, songs, rhymes, and activities.

Good morning! You're invited to our Teddy Bear Storytime. Bring your teddy along and enjoy a delightful story session with us. Afterward, you can take your teddy back home to your warm, cozy space.

 

Muslim Heritage Celebration

12:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Children, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Children, Adults, Family
Program Type: Children, Community Sponsored
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate Muslim Heritage with an afternoon of culture, learning, and community.  Activities include storytime, crafts, a children's performance, and light refreshments.

This program is for the whole family!

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Sensory Friendly Library Session

12:15pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Children, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special session exclusively for families with children and teens who experience sensory sensitivities, held before the library opens to the public.  

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Visit with Therapy Pets for All Ages

6:00pm–7:00pm
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Children, Outside Group, Teen

A little self-care with therapy dogs goes a long way. Come by the library and pet a dog to create a little calm and relaxation in your day-to-day.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5)

10:00am–10:45am
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children

Children ages 2–5, accompanied by a caregiver, are invited to join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft activity.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Craft Clean-Up for All Ages

4:00pm–5:00pm
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Family
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children
Event Details:

Get creative! Get messy! Make all sorts of fun things and help us clean out our supplies as we make way for 2026 in this fun, open-ended event for all ages! 

No registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Visit With Therapy Animals!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children

Children age 5 and older are invited to visit with a therapy dog or two! 

Animals provided by Creature Comfort Pet Therapy.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Nursery Storytime (Ages Birth-2)

10:00am–10:30am
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children

Children from birth to age 2, accompanied by a caregiver, are invited to enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, and a coloring sheet activity!

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Ready, Set, Storytime! for Ages 2-5

11:00am–11:30am
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Children, Storytime
Registration Required

Does your child need to get their wiggles out?! Children ages 2-5 are invited to join Ms Kellyanne for fun stories, songs, and movement.

Registration is optional—register to be informed about postponements or cancellations.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Winter Wreath Craft (All Ages)

7:00pm–7:45pm
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children
Event Details:

Make a winter wreath craft.

Recommended for children of all ages.

No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Kids Knit and Crochet Club (Ages 9-12)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children
Event Details:

Does your child enjoy knitting or crocheting, or want to learn how? Join our new Yarn Club for Kids! It’s a great opportunity for kids in grades 4–6 to explore a new artistic skill, get creative, and make new friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Lunar New Year Celebration

11:00am–1:00pm
Main Library
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Children, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 with a festive, family-friendly celebration at the Main Library! Join us as we welcome the Year of the Horse with performances, author talks, crafts, and hands-on activities for all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5)

10:00am–10:45am
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children

Children ages 2–5, accompanied by a caregiver, are invited to join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft activity.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Young Athletes Program (Special Olympics New Jersey)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Young Athletes is for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Lunar New Year Celebration for All Ages

6:00pm–7:30pm
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Family
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children, Education, Special Events, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for crafts, stories from members of the Morris Chinese Academy, and more as we take over the Children's Floor in celebration of the Year of the Horse! 

No registration required!

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Nursery Storytime (Ages Birth-2)

10:00am–10:30am
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children

Children from birth to age 2, accompanied by a caregiver, are invited to enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, and a coloring sheet activity!

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Valentine's Story & Cookie Decorating (Ages 5 & Up)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Main Library
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Listen to a story about Valentine's Day and decorate a cookie to eat!

Recommended for children ages 5 & up.

Registration required and begins January 28th.

Ready, Set, Storytime! for Ages 2-5

11:00am–11:30am
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Children, Storytime
Registration Required

Does your child need to get their wiggles out?! Children ages 2-5 are invited to join Ms Kellyanne for fun stories, songs, and movement.

Registration is optional—register to be informed about postponements or cancellations.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Kids Knit and Crochet Club (Ages 9-12)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children
Event Details:

Does your child enjoy knitting or crocheting, or want to learn how? Join our new Yarn Club for Kids! It’s a great opportunity for kids in grades 4–6 to explore a new artistic skill, get creative, and make new friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Sensory Play (Ages 3 and Older)

10:00am–10:45am
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Children ages 3 & up play in the storytime room with different sensory toys and puzzles.  No registration required.  

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.