Enrichment Programs for Children
Thu, Jan 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Thu, Jan 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.

Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Somerville branch
Organized play stations and toys will be available for children and caregivers.

Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Hear familiar stories and songs retold in Mandarin Chinese and introduce your little one to cultural diversity.

Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Celebrate Muslim American Heritage Month with local author M.O. Yuksel as she reads an excerpt from her book "One Wish".

Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Room
Stop by the Children's Room for a drop-in activity.

Sat, Jan 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
Discover the joy of reading through stories, songs, and simple activities.

Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.

Mon, Jan 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Manville branch - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog. Registration is required by visiting the Youth Services desk or calling 908-458-8425. Registration begins December 23.

Mon, Jan 06, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
An interactive movement program to build mindfulness, balance, and confidence.

Mon, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
An hour of Nintendo Switch Gaming. Bring your own switch to play a variety of library provided games or play together on the library's gaming system. Snacks will be provided.

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Kids will learn about structural engineering with building and hands-on engineering challenges.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Tue, Jan 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Manville branch - Adult Media Area
Participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week!

Tue, Jan 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Meet other homeschoolers in the community while enjoying family-friendly activities.

Tue, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Have fun with hands-on activities, such as arts and crafts, bingo and other games, STEM experimentation, trivia, and more.

Tue, Jan 07, 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. Registration begins December 24.

Tue, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
An hour of informal play. Participants will be paired with a player close in age and/or ability. Open to all abilities, grades K-5.

Tue, Jan 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Somerville branch
Use a variety of materials like loose parts, art supplies, and basic tools to create and make.

Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsborough branch
For all ages to develop their culinary skills!

Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
Stop by the library to make a craft project.

Wed, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.

Wed, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Discover fun STEM activities while attending an open house and learning about local preschools.

Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Unwind at the end of your day with this interactive program full of stories, songs, and movement.

Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Unwind at the end of your day with this interactive program full of stories, songs, and movement.

Thu, Jan 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
A music-focused lapsit program to get you and your baby moving. After stories and songs with Mx. Hannah, stay for a social playdate.

Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Thu, Jan 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.

Thu, Jan 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog. Registration is required by visiting the Youth Services desk or call 908-458-8430 ext. 4. Registration begins December 19.

Thu, Jan 09, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room BC
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.

Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Somerville branch
Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Fri, Jan 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog. 10-minute timed tickets will be handed out at the Youth Services desk starting at 4:15 p.m. One per family.

Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Explore American Sign Language vocabulary, speech, and expression.

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a traditional Lion Dance performance.

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Discover a magical performance taking you on an adventure through the land of the sweets with a unique reading of "The Nutcracker".
This event is full

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Hillsborough branch
Stop by the Children's Room for a drop-in activity.

Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a traditional Lion Dance performance.

Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Drop by the library for an afternoon of fun family crafts

Sat, Jan 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Room
A place for kids to enjoy reading as much as we do!

Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Discover songs, stories, and movement in this active storytime.

Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.

Mon, Jan 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.

Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Hang out with other tweens & teens and make a fun painting!

Mon, Jan 13, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Children and their caregivers are encouraged to learn together about a new artist, art movement, or style each month. Artistic mediums vary so dress for mess!

Mon, Jan 13, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Get geometric and crafty with these optical illusion sand art pictures.

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Discover the joy of music and movement with Sarah in this interactive class.

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Tue, Jan 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Manville branch - Adult Media Area
Participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week!

Tue, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Have fun with hands-on activities, such as arts and crafts, bingo and other games, STEM experimentation, trivia, and more.

Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Somerville branch - Children's Room
Celebrate Muslim American Heritage Month with local author M.O. Yuksel as she reads an excerpt from her book "One Wish".

Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Valley Furniture - 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 December 31.

Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Room
Drop in for a fun art project!

Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Discover simple programming with our friendly robotic car, "indi." Using color coded programming cards, help guide "indi" through this fun STEAM challenge.

Tue, Jan 14, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Explore mythology and lore alongside unique maker crafts and activities.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Discover the joy of music and movement with Sarah in this interactive class.

Wed, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.

Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Chase away the winter blues with a beach party! Enjoy lemonade, watch the waves on the big screen, dig in a sand table, and make a summer-themed craft.

Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Unwind at the end of your day with this interactive program full of stories, songs, and movement.

Thu, Jan 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
An opportunity for parents and caregivers to socialize while your babies engage with toys, books, and gentle music.

Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Thu, Jan 16, 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.

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Somerville branch
Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Make the longest paper chain ever

Sat, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Room
Join us for a story and fun activity!

Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Explore the many aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) through different activity stations.

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Tue, Jan 21, 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

Tue, Jan 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Manville branch - Adult Media Area
Participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week!

Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Have fun with hands-on activities, such as arts and crafts, bingo and other games, STEM experimentation, trivia, and more.

Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Discover how to make fun and tasty food perfect for afterschool snacking / Descubre cómo hacer comida divertida y sabrosa perfecta para la merienda después de la escuela

Tue, Jan 21, 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Express your creativity with playful hands-on activities.

Tue, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Explore the science behind snow and instant snow through demonstrations and experiments.

Tue, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Somerville branch - Children's 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 908-458-8445. Registration begins January 7.

Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsborough branch
For all ages to develop their culinary skills!

Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
Stop by the library to make a craft project.

Wed, Jan 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.

Wed, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Drop in between 3-5pm to make a snowman craft. Parental supervision is required.

Wed, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Share your love of Bingo with other players as you compete to win prizes.

Wed, Jan 22, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
A group read aloud with children and their caregivers followed by a discussion and themed activity. Books will be provided during the program.

Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Unwind at the end of your day with this interactive program full of stories, songs, and movement.

Thu, Jan 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
An opportunity for parents and caregivers to socialize while your babies engage with toys, books, and gentle music.

Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Thu, Jan 23, 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.

Thu, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Practice your reading with our librarians and honor society volunteers. Registration is recommended by visiting the Youth Services desk or calling 908-458-8435. Sessions will last 30 minutes.

Thu, Jan 23, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog. Registration is required by visiting the Youth Services desk or calling 908-458-8415. Registration begins January 2.

Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.
Registration opens Friday, January 3 2025 at 10:00am

Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Somerville branch
Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Enjoy a fun afternoon building with Legos, playing games, watching movies or creating art. Different activities each week. See Branch for details.

Fri, Jan 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog. 10-minute timed tickets will be handed out at the Youth Services desk starting at 4:15 p.m. One per family.

Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Celebrate New Jersey's Muslim Heritage Month with a craft and a storytime led by former Montgomery Mayor Dr. Sadaf Jaffer and a youth member of the Rahma Center of Montgomery Township.
Registration opens Saturday, January 4 2025 at 10:00am

Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.
Registration opens Saturday, January 4 2025 at 12:00am

Sat, Jan 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Room
A place for kids to enjoy reading as much as we do!

Mon, Jan 27, 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.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.

Mon, Jan 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Discover a workshop that provides a safe space to create, process your feelings, and have open conversations where there is no such thing as a “bad” emotion.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Jan 27, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Explore a non-fiction topic through engaging STEAM stories and activities.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
An hour of informal play. It is recommended that participants have a basic knowledge of chess. Participants will be paired with a player close in age and/or ability.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 28, 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

Tue, Jan 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Manville branch - Adult Media Area
Participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week!

Tue, Jan 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Meet other homeschoolers in the community while enjoying family-friendly activities.

Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Have fun with hands-on activities, such as arts and crafts, bingo and other games, STEM experimentation, trivia, and more.

Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
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.

Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch
Drop in for a fun art project!

Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Explore the history behind yetis as you create Yeti-inspired crafts.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 28, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
A story followed by a related hands-on craft.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Jan 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.

Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Unwind at the end of your day with this interactive program full of stories, songs, and movement.

Thu, Jan 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.
Registration opens Thursday, January 9 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 30, 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.

Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Practice your reading with our librarians and honor society volunteers. Registration is recommended by visiting the Youth Services desk or calling 908-458-8435. Sessions will last 30 minutes.

Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 10:50am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Guitar + Pop Songs = Us singing our hearts out! Join Ms. Natalie for a mini-concert and group sing-along.
Registration opens Friday, January 10 2025 at 10:00am

Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Somerville branch
Organized play stations and toys will be available for children and their caregivers.

Fri, Jan 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Enjoy a fun afternoon building with Legos, playing games, watching movies or creating art. Different activities each week. See Branch for details.

Sat, Feb 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
Discover the joy of reading through stories, songs, and simple activities.

Sat, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Room
A place for kids to enjoy reading as much as we do!