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St. Patrick's Day Wands (Ages 7 and Up)

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

Children ages 7 and up can register for this special program to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

We will be making special wands to celebrate the holiday.

Registration is required.

Shamrock Craft (All Ages)

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

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by making a colorful shamrock creation!  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.

Girl Scouts #98880

7:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
Children, Family
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Children, Outside Group

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.

Dinosaur Free Play (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:

For ages 2-5.  Enjoy playing with a variety of educational dinosaur-themed toys.  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.

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.

Spring Flower Basket Planting

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

Join us for a story time followed by a spring activity. This activity is for all ages. 

Plant a mini basket of flowers for your window, your porch, or for your 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.

Welcome Spring Coloring! (All Ages)

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

All ages are invited to celebrate the first day of Spring with Spring coloring!

Spring Bunny Hop STEM Craft

11:00am–11:45am
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Family
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children
Event Details:

Celebrate the arrival of Spring with a hopping good STEM craft!

This activity is best for children 5-10 years old. Younger children are welcome with the assistance of a caregiver. 

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 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.

It's Opening Day for Baseball! (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:

MLB Opening Day is on Thursday, March 26, 2026!

Let's celebrate baseball being back with specials crafts and baseball cards.

STEM Stations (Ages 3 and Older)

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

For ages 3 and older.  Try out a variety of STEM toys and materials!  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.

Exploration Stations for Ages 18 Months - 5

10:30am–11:30am
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the magic of learning through play at Exploration Stations. Our Sensory play programs are designed to engage toddlers and preschoolers in imaginative and educational activities.

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.

Local Author Visit

6:00pm–6:45pm
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Talks, Children, Education, Storytime
Event Details:

Join local author Joyce Shui as she reads her book Spray the Bug: the importance of Commas. Children will learn about inclusion, kindness and commas.  A cute bug craft will follow the story.

American Sign Language Story Time at Mount Tabor

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

Please join us for a ASL (American Sign Language) Story Time with guest reader Lucy. No sign language knowledge required!

For children all ages with or without their caregivers. Join us for stories and fun! 

 

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 Eid al-Fitr Celebration for All Ages

1:00pm–1:30pm
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children, Education, Music & Performance, Special Events, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Neurodivergent and special needs kids can come celebrate the end of Ramadan with sensory toys, blocks, treats, and more!

Registration is required and begins Saturday, 3/14 @ 1:00 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.

Eid al-Fitr Celebration for All Ages

1:30pm–3:30pm
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Family
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children, Education, Music & Performance, Special Events, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of Ramadan with stories, crafts, henna, STEM stations, and more! 

 

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.

Easter Paper 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:

Children all ages are invited to make their own special Easter wreath to take home and display.

Girl Scouts

5:00pm–6:30pm
Main Library
Children, Family
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Children, Outside Group

LEGO Club (Grades K-5)

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

Children in Grades K-5 are invited to join us to make fun LEGO creations.  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.

LEGO League

4:00pm–4:45pm
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Family
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Children, Other
Event Details:

Come build with us each month!

Your creation will be put on display in the Children's Room until the next meeting.

Registration is NOT required! Best for ages 5 & Up,  families are welcome.

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.

Peeps Easter Candy Kabob (Ages 7 and up)

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

Children ages 7 and up are invited to this special Easter program!  We will be making Peep Easter candy kabobs with a variety of different gummy and soft candies.

Space is limited and registration is required.

 

Girls Charm Bracelet Making (Ages 9-11)

7:00pm–7:45pm
Main Library
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 9 to 11 will be designing their own charm bracelets.  They will be able to pick a few charms to put on the bracelet.

This program is strictly for ages 9 to 11.  Space is limited and registration is required.