Enrichment Programs for Children
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Scavenger Hunt - (ages 2-6)
Sat, Jun 13, All day
Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
Find all of the hidden images in the children’s area and receive a small prize. Scavenger hunt will continue until the end of the month.
Kids Craft - Father's Day Card (entering grades K-6)
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Craft an origami paper card to gift to the Father figure in your life.
Young Authors Club - Time Travelers! - Grades 1-5
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Somerville branch - Youth Services
Stories can be time machines! This week, we will travel back in time 250 years to the Revolutionary War through writing, drawing, and MORE hands-on activities.
Flag Day Craft - (ages 4-10)
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
A Flag Day craft will be available between 11am-2pm. Parental supervision is required.
Saturday Fun!
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.
Cancelled
Totes for Summer Fun - Grades K-12
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Somerville branch
Get ready for summer adventures! Kids can decorate their own tote bags to carry books and any of their summer essentials. A fun, creative way to kick off the season!
Dinosaurs & Paleontology - (all ages)
Sat, Jun 13, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Peapack and Gladstone branch
Discover the giants of Earth’s past through fossil digs, ancient bones, and captivating stories.
Summer Reading
Mon, Jun 15, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Monty Breakfast Club - (families with children)
Mon, Jun 15, 10:15am - 11:30am
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Spend a morning with classic educational tv programming, STEAM exploration stations, and light breakfast foods. No registration required.
Music with Miss Donna - (ages birth - 5 years and caregivers)
Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Watchung branch - Wilson Memorial Church
Take time to bond with your children while making music in this interactive session. Enjoy music, fingerplays, and playing instruments.
Summer Storytime - (ages 3-7 years with caregiver)
Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Frances Greany Learning Garden,Story Well
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.
Family Storytime - (families with young children)
Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.
Kids in the Kitchen - (grades 1-5)
Mon, Jun 15, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Build your cooking skills and socialize with other kids as we make a new recipe each session.
This event is full
LEGO® Challenge - (grades K-5)
Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.
Art Academy - Ledger Art (entering grades 1-6)
Mon, Jun 15, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Program entry will be granted on a first come, first serve basis. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
Summer Reading
Tue, Jun 16, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Stories and Songs / Cuentos y Canciones - (families with young children)
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Discover the joy of reading through stories, songs, and play / Descubre la alegría de leer a través de cuentos, canciones y juego
Family Sing-Along - (for the whole family)
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hillsborough branch - Program Room A
Music helps little ones with emotional expression, improve language and social skills, and reduce stress. Join Becca for a casual family sing-along with classic pop and rock songs!
Reduce, Reuse, Recyclosaurus - (grades K-5)
Tue, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
We're kicking off a summer of dinosaur-related fun by creating a dinosaur using recycled materials!
Read to a Therapy Dog - (grades K-4)
Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog. Registration is required by visiting the Youth Services desk or calling 908-458-8455. Registration begins May 19.
Story and Craft - Jiggling Jellies (entering grades 1-5)
Tue, Jun 16, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
A story followed by a related hands-on craft.
Summer Reading
Wed, Jun 17, All day
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Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Toddler Storytime - (ages 18 months - 3 years with caregiver)
Wed, Jun 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Frances Greany Learning Garden,Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.
Toddler Storytime - (ages 18 months - 3 years with caregiver)
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.
Toddler Storytime - (ages 18 months - 3 years with caregiver)
Wed, Jun 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Frances Greany Learning Garden,Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.
Summer Reading Field Day - all ages
Wed, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Manville branch - Community Room
It's a Summer Reading Field Day! Let's have fun outside by playing dinosaur themed games, make dinosaur and patriotic crafts, and sign up for Summer Reading.
Read to a Therapy Dog: Daisy - (grades K-4)
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog. Registration is required by visiting the Youth Services desk or calling 908-458-8435.
Bingo with Miss June - (ages 4 and up)
Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Play bingo with other players and compete to win prizes.
YoungMedMinds Club - (for grades K-4)
Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Learn about the fascinating world of medicine!
My First Book Club - We Are in a Book (entering grades pre-K-2 with caregivers)
Wed, Jun 17, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
A group readaloud with children and their caregivers followed by a discussion and themed activity. Books will be provided during the program.
Registration opens Friday, June 26 2026 at 9:00am
Create and Connect - (families with children)
Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
Join us to craft, play, and reconnect after work.
Summer Reading
Thu, Jun 18, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Baby Storytime - (ages birth - 18 months with caregiver)
Thu, Jun 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.
Storytime
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Raritan Public Library - Children's Room
Join us in the Children’s Room for a fun-filled storytime! Enjoy themed stories, followed by a creative craft activity and coloring.
Rainbow Story and Craft
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Celebrate Pride Month with a special rainbow themed storytime and craft!
Baby Storytime - (ages birth - 18 months with caregiver)
Thu, Jun 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.
Craft Studio Drop-in Hours
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to offer tours, answer basic questions, or book time for a longer consultation.
Juneteenth Flag Craft - (ages 4-10)
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
A Juneteenth Flag craft will be available between 3-5 pm. Parental supervision is required.
LEGO® Club - (grades K-5)
Thu, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.
Spy School: Morse Code - (for grades K-4)
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room A
Learn essential spy skills using STEM! This week: translating Morse code and tips on hiding secret messages in plain sight.
LEGO® Club - (grades K - 4)
Thu, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room AB
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.
Your Move - Community Chess
Thu, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Somerville branch - Youth Services
Join our participant-led Chess Program where players bring their own knowledge and skills to the board.
Drop-In Chess - (all ages)
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
An hour of informal play. All skill levels welcome. Please note that this is not an instructional program - it is recommended that participants have a basic knowledge of chess.
Summer Reading
Fri, Jun 19, All day
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Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Summer Reading
Sat, Jun 20, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Rescheduled
Faux Fossils - (entering grades K-2)
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Saturday, June 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Bridgewater branch
Learn how fossils teach us about living things of long ago. Children will examine some real fossils, and then make their own fossil to keep.
Cancelled
LEGO® Club - (grades K-5)
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Warren Township branch
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.
Rescheduled
Dig Into Magic - (families)
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
New date Tuesday, July 21, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
North Plainfield branch
Join magical storyteller Conrad Cologne in a laughter-filled and interactive reading adventure. Dig into the world of dinosaurs and archaeology while discovering the real magic hidden inside a story!
Summer Reading
Sun, Jun 21, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Passive Program: Dino Whodunnit - (grades K-5)
Mon, Jun 22, All day
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
Join us for a dino-related scavenger hunt. Using clues placed around the children's room, figure out which dino, out of a line up of several kinds, has committed a particular "crime."
Summer Reading
Mon, Jun 22, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Family Storytime: Yoga - (families with children)
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Discover songs, stories, and yoga poses in this active storytime.
Summer Storytime - (ages 3-7 years with caregiver)
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Frances Greany Learning Garden,Story Well
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.
Family Storytime - (families with children)
Mon, Jun 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.
Kids Dino Perler Beads
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Raritan Public Library - Community Room
Stomp, chomp, and craft your way into Summer Reading! Calling all dino fans ages 8 and up, it’s time to get prehistoric! Join us to create your very own perler bead dinosaur (no fossils required).
Book Bites - Dracula's Brunch Club (entering grades 2-6)
Mon, Jun 22, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
A hands-on culinary program with a slice of story time to learn food handling skills and explore new reads.
Summer Reading
Tue, Jun 23, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Stories and Songs / Cuentos y Canciones - (families with young children)
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Discover the joy of reading through stories, songs, and play / Descubre la alegría de leer a través de cuentos, canciones y juego
DUPLO® Days - (ages 18 months to 5 years with caregiver)
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
A hands-on building program for little builders to stack, sort, and create while developing fine motor skills and problem solving. Caregivers are encouraged to join in the fun.
Design a Puzzle - (ages 4-10)
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Design your own puzzle craft between 1-3pm. Parental supervision is required.
Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Meet other homeschoolers in the community while enjoying a family-friendly activity.
Junior Scientists - (grades K-5)
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Explore scientific principles through experiments and hands-on activities. / Explore los principios científicos a través de experimentos y actividades prácticas.
Community Mosaic Mural - Tile Painting Event
Tue, Jun 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Help us create a mosaic masterpiece, Montgomery! We’re inviting the community to help us paint individual canvases that will come together to form a beautiful indoor mural in Montgomery.
STEAM: Chromatography T-shirts - (grades K-5)
Tue, Jun 23, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Learn about chromatography by making a colorful t-shirt, using permanent markers and isopropyl alcohol. Dress for mess. Youth L white shirts will be available, but bringing your own is welcomed.
This event is full
Family Storytime - Pajama Time (families with children)
Tue, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Unwind at the end of your day with this interactive program full of stories, songs, and movement.
Summer Reading
Wed, Jun 24, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Cancelled
Family Storytime with Ms Kirsten (Offsite program) - Held at the Somerset County Business Hub
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Somerville branch
Jump into the joy of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, stories, and BUBBLES!
Toddler Storytime - (ages 18 months - 3 years with caregiver)
Wed, Jun 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Frances Greany Learning Garden,Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.
Spin the Wheel Wednesday - (families with children)
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 5:30pm
20 Stirling Rd
Spin a wheel and win a prize.
Toddler Storytime - (ages 18 months - 3 years with caregiver)
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.
Toddler Storytime - (ages 18 months - 3 years with caregiver)
Wed, Jun 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Frances Greany Learning Garden,Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.
Dino Build - (ages 4-10)
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Join us between 1-3pm to build dinosaurs out of Magnatiles, Legos, pattern blocks, and foam dinosaur bones. Parental supervision is required.
Make a Dino Fossil Necklace - (For grades K-5)
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room A
Create a keepsake necklace out of salt dough, dino track stampers and multi-colored string, all while learning interesting facts about dinosaurs and making new friends!
Kids Dino Friendship Bracelet Making
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Raritan Public Library
Kids, create your very own dino-mite friendship bracelet! Design a prehistoric accessory inspired by your favorite dinosaurs in this fun, hands-on adventure.
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Create a Comic Strip - (all ages)
Wed, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Learn how to create your very own comic strip!
Create and Connect - (families with children)
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
Join us to craft, play, and reconnect after work.
Campfire Storytime - (families with children)
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Frances Greany Learning Garden
Celebrate the great outdoors with camping stories, songs and games.
Summer Reading
Thu, Jun 25, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Baby Storytime - (ages birth - 18 months with caregiver)
Thu, Jun 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.
Family Storytime and Craft - (families with children)
Thu, Jun 25, 10:15am - 11:00am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
An interactive storytime followed by a messy craft. Limited spots in the program will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kids Gigantosaurus Dino Kart Racing
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Raritan Public Library - Community Room
Kids, are you ready to play Gigantosaurus Dino Kart on the big screen? Get ready to race against your fellow dinosaur drivers, zoom through exciting tracks, and see who takes home the victory.
Family Rainbow Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hillsborough branch - Program Room A
Celebrate all families this Pride Month with stories and songs!
Baby Storytime - (ages birth - 18 months with caregiver)
Thu, Jun 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.
Family Storytime and Craft - (families with children)
Thu, Jun 25, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
An interactive storytime followed by a messy craft. Limited spots in the program will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
Craft Studio Drop-in Hours
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to offer tours, answer basic questions, or book time for a longer consultation.
Sweet Summer Celebration - (families with children)
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Enjoy games, music, chalk art, a free sweet treat, and more. The ice cream will be available for children and teens only, as supplies last.
Dino Acrostic Poetry - (grades 6-12)
Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch
Acrostic poems are typically free verse poems where the first letter of each line spells out the name of the subject. Join us for dinosaur-related poems and fun!
LEGO® Club - (grades K-5)
Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.
Summer Reading
Fri, Jun 26, All day
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Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Todder/Preschool Storytime - Happy Birthday! (ages 18 months - 5 years)
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.
Storytime in the Playground
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Castle Park (Hillsborough Municipal Playground)
Join Mr. John at Castle Playground, right beside the library, for storytime, weather permitting. Meet us at the park or gather in the library and we will walk over together.
Youth Summer Reading Launch Party
Fri, Jun 26, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Somerville branch - Main Reading Room,Youth Services
Join us for a whole lot of fun activities! While you're here, take some time to sign up for our Summer Reading Program!
Friday Fun - (grades K-5 and Families)
Fri, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
Enjoy a fun afternoon building with Legos, playing games, watching movies or creating art. Different activities each week.
Craft Studio Drop-in Hours
Fri, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use our sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to answer your basic questions or to book a time for a longer consultation.
Read to a Therapy Dog - (for grades K-4)
Fri, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog.
Summer Reading
Sat, Jun 27, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Faux Fossils - (entering grades K-2)
Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room AB
Learn how fossils teach us about living things of long ago. Children will examine some real fossils, and then make their own fossil to keep.
This event is full
Introduction to Sharks - (ages 6-10)
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Discover an interactive shark lesson and activity!
A Child Like Me - How Children in the 18th Century Lived and Played
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peapack and Gladstone branch
Take a trip through time – back to the days before cars, telephones, and the internet! Explore a hands-on, family-friendly program exploring everyday life for children during the Revolutionary War.
Saturday Fun!
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.
Saturday Crafternoon
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Manville branch - Children's Area
Drop in and make a simple craft!
Summer Reading
Sun, Jun 28, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Summer Reading
Mon, Jun 29, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Summer Storytime - (ages 3-7 years with caregiver)
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Frances Greany Learning Garden,Story Well
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.
Kids Dino Foil Marker Art
Mon, Jun 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Raritan Public Library - Community Room
Kids ages 3 and up can turn plain white dinosaurs into bright, magical masterpieces with washable markers, tin foil and water!
Truth Seekers Society - Paleo Art (entering grades 1-6)
Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Program entry will be granted on a first come, first serve basis. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
Wildflower Seed Bombs
Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Learn how to use soil, clay, and wildflower seeds to create "seed bombs" that you can use to beautify your neighborhood!
Patriotic Suncatchers - grades K-5
Mon, Jun 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Design a patriotic suncatcher to hang at home.
Summer Reading
Tue, Jun 30, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Stories and Songs / Cuentos y Canciones - (families with young children)
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Discover the joy of reading through stories, songs, and play / Descubre la alegría de leer a través de cuentos, canciones y juego
Tie Dye t-shirts
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Add color to your summer by tie dyeing your own t-shirt. Please bring your own shirt - white or light colors are best!
Dinosaur Family Fingerprints: - (grades K-5)
Tue, Jun 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Join us as we create work together to create dino-related keepsakes using our fingerprints as a guide.
Summer Reading
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Kids 4th of July Wreath Craft
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Raritan Public Library
Celebrate the 4th with a bang. Kids ages 3 and up can create their own wreath craft while enjoying a sweet treat!
This event is full
Toddler Storytime - (ages 18 months - 3 years with caregiver)
Wed, Jul 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Frances Greany Learning Garden,Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.
Spin the Wheel Wednesday - (families with children)
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 5:30pm
20 Stirling Rd
Spin a wheel and win a prize.
Toddler Storytime - (ages 18 months - 3 years with caregiver)
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.
Preschool Craft Club - Dinosaur Family Fingerprints
Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Manville branch - Children's Area
Drop in between 11 and 1 for a fun craft. Crafts will vary so dress for mess!
Toddler Storytime - (ages 18 months - 3 years with caregiver)
Wed, Jul 01, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Frances Greany Learning Garden,Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.
Gemstone Dig - (entering grades 3-6)
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Look for gemstones in a mock rock, then clean and identify them. Take home the gemstones you find.
Dinosaur Slime!
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Come to the library and make some fun "Jurassic slime."
REV 250: Sign Like John Hancock - (entering grades K-6)
Wed, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Step back in time and discover the story behind one of the most famous signatures in history. Learn about the Declaration of Independence, cursive writing and then create your own “fancy signature”.
Create and Connect - (families with children)
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
Join us to craft, play, and reconnect after work.
Family Craft - Pinwheels & Popsicles (all ages)
Wed, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
All are welcome to celebrate the 4th of July and craft a festive paper pinwheel or popsicle.
Summer Reading
Thu, Jul 02, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Baby Storytime - (ages birth - 18 months with caregiver)
Thu, Jul 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.
Family Storytime and Craft - (families with children)
Thu, Jul 02, 10:15am - 11:00am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
An interactive storytime followed by a messy craft. Limited spots in the program will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hillsborough branch - Program Room A
Enjoy a storytime with stories and songs.
Baby Storytime - (ages birth - 18 months with caregiver)
Thu, Jul 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.
Family Storytime and Craft - (families with children)
Thu, Jul 02, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
An interactive storytime followed by a messy craft. Limited spots in the program will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
Craft Studio Drop-in Hours
Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to offer tours, answer basic questions, or book time for a longer consultation.
Summer Crafternoon - (ages 4-10)
Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Two different summer crafts (not dinosaur related!) will be available between 2-4pm. Parental supervision is required.
Paint Fourth of July Fireworks - (grades K-5)
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Craft Room
Use a fork to paint some fireworks for the 4th of July!
LEGO® Club - (grades K-5)
Thu, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.
Say Something Historic! Button Making Program - Kids & Families
Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Somerville branch - Main Reading Room
We will have the button maker out every Thursday afternoon in July. Say something historic by making a button from our collection of Revolutionary images and quotes that still have relevance today!
Drop-In Chess - (all ages)
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
An hour of informal play. All skill levels welcome. Please note that this is not an instructional program - it is recommended that participants have a basic knowledge of chess.
Summer Reading
Fri, Jul 03, All day
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Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Todder/Preschool Storytime - Animals in Action (ages 18 months - 5 years)
Fri, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.
Patriotic Mug Cakes
Fri, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Bring your own microwavable mugs to the library & make a patriotic mug cakes - white vanilla cake with red and blue sprinkles! Please call 908-458-8424 with any ingredient or allergen questions.
Friday Fun - (grades K-5 and Families)
Fri, Jul 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
Enjoy a fun afternoon building with Legos, playing games, watching movies or creating art. Different activities each week.
Craft Studio Drop-in Hours
Fri, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use our sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to answer your basic questions or to book a time for a longer consultation.
Summer Reading
Sat, Jul 04, All day
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Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Summer Reading
Sun, Jul 05, All day
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Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Summer Reading
Mon, Jul 06, All day
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Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
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Music with Miss Donna - (ages birth - 5 years and caregivers)
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Watchung branch
Take time to bond with your children while making music in this interactive session. Enjoy music, fingerplays, and playing instruments.
Summer Storytime - (ages 3-7 years with caregiver)
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Frances Greany Learning Garden,Story Well
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.
Family Storytime - (families with children)
Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.
Dino Dreams - (grades 1-5)
Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Dinosaur bone bread sticks are the main attraction. Make, eat and enjoy!
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 9:00am
Sew a T-shirt library bag
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
Bring a T-shirt to the library and learn how you can use our sewing machines to turn them into a bag that you can use at the library all summer long!
STEAM Paper Pterodactyl - grades K-4
Mon, Jul 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Make your own paper pterodactly puppet using simple supplies.
Summer Reading
Tue, Jul 07, All day
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Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Stories and Songs / Cuentos y Canciones - (families with young children)
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Discover the joy of reading through stories, songs, and play / Descubre la alegría de leer a través de cuentos, canciones y juego
Toddler/Preschool Storytime - (ages 18 months - 5 years with caregiver)
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hillsborough branch - Program Room A
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.
Jump Into Dinosaurs with Jumpin' Jamie - (ages 3-10 years)
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Join paleontology enthusiast Jumpin' Jamie for an energetic and educational program featuring live music, dinosaur puppets, fossils, and more.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am
Kids Craft - Dinosaur Puppet (entering grades pre-K - 4)
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Craft a dinosaur hand-puppet using paper bags.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am
History you can eat! - Ice Cream the Colonial Way (Grades K-5)
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Somerville branch - Youth Services
Step back in time for Rev 250! Kids will discover and learn how ice cream was made in colonial times and create their own ice cream in a bag to enjoy.
Registration opens Saturday, June 27 2026 at 3:00pm
Tasty Tuesdays!
Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Learn to make something new each week at the library! Please contact us at 904-458-8424 if you have any questions about ingredients or allegen concerns.
Dig Into Magic - (families)
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Join magical storyteller Conrad Cologne in a laughter-filled and interactive reading adventure. Dig into the world of dinosaurs and archaeology while discovering the real magic hidden inside a story!
Summer Reading
Wed, Jul 08, All day
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Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Toddler Storytime - (ages 18 months - 3 years with caregiver)
Wed, Jul 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Frances Greany Learning Garden,Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.
Spin the Wheel Wednesday - (families with children)
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 5:30pm
20 Stirling Rd
Spin a wheel and win a prize.
Toddler Storytime - (ages 18 months - 3 years with caregiver)
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.
Toddler Storytime - (ages 18 months - 3 years with caregiver)
Wed, Jul 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Frances Greany Learning Garden,Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.
Dino Suncatchers - (ages 4-10)
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Make two different types of dinosaur suncatchers for your window. Parental supervision is required.
Dino Bingo - (entering grades K-4)
Wed, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Play a fun game of bingo with dinosaur pictures instead of numbers. Match dinos like T-Rex and Triceratops to win small prizes.
Colonial Game Night - (families with children)
Wed, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Celebrate REV250 and discover simple screen-free games of the past! Bring friends and family or play against our friendly teen volunteers.
Make your own Candle
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room A
Learn how to make and scent your very own candle that you get to take home and practice dipping candles to see how candles were made in the revolutionary era.
Create and Connect - (families with children)
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
Join us to craft, play, and reconnect after work.
Summer Reading
Thu, Jul 09, All day
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Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Baby Storytime - (ages birth - 18 months with caregiver)
Thu, Jul 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.
Family Storytime and Craft - (families with children)
Thu, Jul 09, 10:15am - 11:00am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
An interactive storytime followed by a messy craft. Limited spots in the program will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kids Glass Amber Insect Stone
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Raritan Public Library
Travel back to the age of the dinosaurs and create your very own amber insect stone!
Musical Storytime - (ages 18 months - 3 years with caregiver)
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, and movement, great for early literacy, fine motor skills, and brain development!
Baby Storytime - (ages birth - 18 months with caregiver)
Thu, Jul 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.
Family Storytime and Craft - (families with children)
Thu, Jul 09, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
An interactive storytime followed by a messy craft. Limited spots in the program will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
Craft Studio Drop-in Hours
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to offer tours, answer basic questions, or book time for a longer consultation.
Pet Rocks - (Grades 1-5)
Thu, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Looking for a pet without the mess? Come in and create your own forever companion, a pet rock!
Registration opens Thursday, June 18 2026 at 9:00am
LEGO® Club - (grades K-5)
Thu, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.
Say Something Historic! Button Making Program - Kids & Families
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Somerville branch - Main Reading Room
We will have the button maker out every Thursday afternoon in July. Say something historic by making a button from our collection of Revolutionary images and quotes that still have relevance today!
Meet a Therapy Dog - (entering grades K-12)
Thu, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Therapy Dogs and their owners work together as a team to improve the lives of other people. Visit to: read a story to the dog, talk to the owner, or engage in stress reduction through interaction.
LEGO® Club - (grades K - 4)
Thu, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.
Summer Reading
Fri, Jul 10, All day
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Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Jump Into Dinosaurs with Jumpin' Jamie - (ages 3-10 years)
Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Join paleontology enthusiast Jumpin' Jamie for an energetic and educational program featuring live music, dinosaur puppets, fossils, and more.
Registration opens Friday, June 19 2026 at 9:00am
Friday Fun - (grades K-5 and Families)
Fri, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
Enjoy a fun afternoon building with Legos, playing games, watching movies or creating art. Different activities each week.
Craft Studio Drop-in Hours
Fri, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use our sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to answer your basic questions or to book a time for a longer consultation.
Read to a Therapy Dog - (for grades K-4)
Fri, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog.
Summer Reading
Sat, Jul 11, All day
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Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Family Storytime - Little Hands (families with children)
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Explore American Sign Language alongside Ms. Katie through stories, signs, and activities.
Registration opens Saturday, June 20 2026 at 9:00am
Saturday Fun!
Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.
Summer Reading
Sun, Jul 12, All day
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Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Summer Reading
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Unearth a Story this summer at the Raritan Public Library! Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure with our Summer Reading Program! Track your reading all summer long.
Monty Breakfast Club - (families with children)
Mon, Jul 13, 10:15am - 11:30am
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Spend a morning with classic educational tv programming, STEAM exploration stations, and light breakfast foods. No registration required.
Family Storytime: Move and Groove - (families with children)
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Discover songs, stories, and movement in this active storytime.
Summer Storytime - (ages 3-7 years with caregiver)
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Frances Greany Learning Garden,Story Well
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.
Family Storytime - (families with children)
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.
Dino Dreams - (grades 1-5)
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Explore behind the scenes in a dinosaur fossil laboratory. Unlock hidden secrets.
Registration opens Monday, June 22 2026 at 9:00am
Kids Coffee Ground Fossils
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Raritan Public Library - Children's Room
Make your very own fossil, just like a real paleontologist! Mix salt, flour, water, & coffee grounds, then press in plastic dinosaurs to create awesome dino prints. For ages 3 and up. Please register.
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 2:00pm
Art Academy - Etel Adnan (entering grades 1-6)
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Program entry will be granted on a first come, first serve basis. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
Historical Weaving Demo - (for the whole family)
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Drop by to see a few variations on historical weaving techniques, then bring kids and teens back later this week to attend one of our hands on programs and make a simple weaving project to take home!
Salt Dough Dinosaur Fossils - (grades K-5)
Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Plainfield branch
Come and make your own dinosaur fossil with homemade salt dough!
Air Dry Clay Dinosaur - grades 3-8
Mon, Jul 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Using air dry clay, mold your own dinosaur.
Dinosaur Bath Bomb Workshop - Grades K-5
Mon, Jul 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Somerville branch - Youth Services
Mix, mold, and fizz! Kids create their own dinosaur bath bombs and bring home their bubbly creations.
Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 3:30pm
Read to a Therapy Dog - (grades K-4)
Mon, Jul 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Drop in between 4:30-5:30pm to practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog. No registration required.
Tween Library Club - (grades 4-6)
Mon, Jul 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Do you like books, games, crafts, food, or just hanging out with your friends? We are a fun, casual group that meets monthly at the library for a different activity.
Registration opens Sunday, June 14 2026 at 5:30pm
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