Enrichment Programs for Children
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Somerville branch
Children aged 18 months and older, along with their caregivers, can explore creativity through free play with a variety of blocks and LEGO bricks.

Wed, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Take time to bond with your children while making music in this interactive session. Enjoy music, fingerplays, and playing instruments.

Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Building - Gymnasium
Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Share your love of Bingo with other players as you compete to win prizes.

Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Learn to create your own comics with graphic novelist Mike Dawson!
This event is full

Wed, Feb 19, 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, Feb 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Thu, Feb 20, 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.

Cancelled
Thu, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch
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, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
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.

Fri, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Find clues, solve puzzles, and lead your team to escape the room before time runs out!
This event is full

Sat, Feb 22, 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.

Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Stop by the Children's Area for a drop-in activity.

Sat, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Join Somerset County 4-H Agricultural Ambassadors to learn all about horses!

Sat, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Room
Join us for a story and fun activity!

Sat, Feb 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Find clues, solve puzzles, and lead your team to escape the room before time runs out!
This event is full

Cancelled
Mon, Feb 24, 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.

Mon, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Mon, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Share this interactive program filled with songs and stories with the whole family.

Mon, Feb 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.

Mon, Feb 24, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room A
Learn new skills and get a little messy.

Mon, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Discover the secrets inside a maple tree.

Mon, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Hang out with other tweens & teens and make a fun painting!

Mon, Feb 24, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Hear author Yobe Qiu read her signature picture book "Our Lunar New Year" and learn a classic paper craft.

Mon, Feb 24, 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, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Manville branch - Adult Media Area
Participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week!

Tue, Feb 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Meet other homeschoolers in the community while enjoying family-friendly activities.

Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Somerville branch - Children's Room
Learn to create your own comics with graphic novelist Mike Dawson!

Tue, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Explore the science behind magnetic slime through hands-on experimentation. Iron filings, Elmer's glue, baking soda, and contact solution will be used to make the slime. Magnets will be provided, too.
This event is full

Tue, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Explore the history behind dragons as you create dragon-inspired crafts.

Cancelled
Tue, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch
Explore coding in this workshop!

Tue, Feb 25, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Explore mythology and lore alongside unique maker crafts and activities.

Cancelled
Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Plainfield branch

Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsborough branch
For all ages to develop their culinary skills!

Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Share this interactive program filled with songs and stories with the whole family.

Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Somerville branch
Children aged 18 months and older, along with their caregivers, can explore creativity through free play with a variety of blocks and LEGO bricks.

Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Building - Gymnasium
Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Creative movement program for the child and parent/caregiver.

Wed, Feb 26, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Craft a keychain keepsake using sublimation techniques.

Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Explore non-fiction books and science activities.

Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Thu, Feb 27, 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.

Cancelled
Thu, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch
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, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Discover new ways to make tasty treats.

Fri, Feb 28, 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.

Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Somerville branch
Organized play stations and toys will be available for children and their caregivers.

Fri, Feb 28, 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, Mar 01, 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, Mar 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Celebrate the joy of Holi, the Indian festival of colors, with a morning of creativity and fun!

Sat, Mar 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Meet reptiles and amphibians and learn all about them in this interactive show featuring 5-7 animals!

Sat, Mar 01, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Stop by the Children's Area for a drop-in activity.

Cancelled
Sat, Mar 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
North Plainfield branch
Discover the joy of reading through stories, songs, and simple activities.

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

Mon, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Mon, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.

Mon, Mar 03, 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 February 10.

Tue, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Join the Montgomery Township Health Department & Library for a unique storytime that weaves healthy eating with a fun physical activity game.

Tue, Mar 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Manville branch - Children's Area
Participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week!

Tue, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 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 February 11.

Tue, Mar 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room A
Drop in for a fun art project!

Tue, Mar 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
An hour of informal play. Open to all abilities, grades K-5.

Tue, Mar 04, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
A story followed by a related hands-on craft.

Tue, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Room
Unwind at the end of your day with this interactive program full of stories, songs, and movement.

Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Somerville branch
Children aged 18 months and older, along with their caregivers, can explore creativity through free play with a variety of blocks and LEGO bricks.

Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Take time to bond with your children while making music in this interactive session. Enjoy music, fingerplays, and playing instruments.

Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Building - Gymnasium
Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Wed, Mar 05, 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Bring friends and family or play against our friendly teen volunteers. Screen-free activities from 3:30-5 p.m. and Nintendo Switch games from 5-7 p.m.

Wed, Mar 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
20 Stirling Road - Storytime Area
Play fun classic games that are giant.

Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Thu, Mar 06, 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.

Cancelled
Thu, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch
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, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 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 February 13.

Thu, Mar 06, 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 February 13

Thu, Mar 06, 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.

Thu, Mar 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
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.

Fri, Mar 07, 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, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Fri, Mar 07, 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, Mar 07, 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, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference 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.

Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Get into the festive spirit of Holi with a high-energy Bollywood Bhangra fusion dance performance and an interactive dance workshop. Then strike a colorful pose at our photo booth!

Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Stop by the Children's Area for a drop-in activity.

Sat, Mar 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Join Somerset County 4-H Agricultural Ambassadors to learn all about wool!

Sat, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Drop by the library for an afternoon of fun family crafts

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

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

Mon, Mar 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.

Mon, Mar 10, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room A
Learn new skills and get a little messy.

Mon, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Hang out with other tweens & teens and make a fun painting!

Mon, Mar 10, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
An interactive movement program to build mindfulness, balance, and confidence.

Mon, Mar 10, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Create and experiment with oobleck, a bizarre substance that's not quite a liquid and not quite a solid.

Tue, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Manville branch - Children's Area
Participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week!

Tue, Mar 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Meet other homeschoolers in the community while enjoying family-friendly activities.

Tue, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Discover how to paint step-by-step using watercolors. Pre-packaged snacks and drinks will be served.

Tue, Mar 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Explore coding in this workshop!

Tue, Mar 11, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Explore mythology and lore alongside unique maker crafts and activities.

Tue, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Room
For all ages to develop their culinary skills!

Tue, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
Join us for a special Pajama Storytime with the North Plainfield's Parks and Recreation Department.

Tue, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Share this interactive program filled with songs and stories with the whole family.

Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Somerville branch
Children aged 18 months and older, along with their caregivers, can explore creativity through free play with a variety of blocks and LEGO bricks.

Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Creative movement program for the child and parent/caregiver.

Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Building - Gymnasium
Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Wed, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Drop in between 3-5pm to make a simple ribbon kite. Parental supervision is required.

Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Get into the festive spirit of Holi with a high-energy Bollywood Bhangra fusion dance performance and an interactive dance workshop. Then strike a colorful pose at our photo booth!
Registration opens Wednesday, February 19 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Thu, Mar 13, 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.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2025 at 10:00am

Cancelled
Thu, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch
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, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room A
Learn new skills and design a unique craft.

Thu, Mar 13, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Decorate cookies for St. Patrick's Day

Fri, Mar 14, 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, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.
Registration opens Friday, February 21 2025 at 10:00am

Fri, Mar 14, 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, Mar 15, 10:30am - 1:30pm
20 Stirling Rd - Storytime Area
Build with KEVA Planks.

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Somerville branch - Children's Room
Explore American Sign Language vocabulary, speech, and expression.

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Celebrate Holi, the Indian festival of colors! Create colorful powders using natural ingredients, make fun and squishy slime, and capture festive moments at our photo booth.

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Tinker and create with hands-on projects that focus on STEAM learning. Visit our maker stations anytime between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Stop by the Children's Area for a drop-in activity.

Sat, Mar 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Room
Join us for a story and fun activity!

Mon, Mar 17, 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, February 24 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.

Mon, Mar 17, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room A
Learn new skills and get a little messy.

Mon, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Connect with other kids as we hang out and create a St. Patrick's Day snack.
Registration opens Monday, February 24 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Bake a tasty treat from scratch, and while it cooks, listen to a good story.

Mon, Mar 17, 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!
Registration opens Monday, February 24 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Mar 17, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Explore the science of sound by seeing how bugs' wings make noise as they fly.

Mon, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 6:40pm
North Plainfield branch - Main Floor
Discover an interactive presentation featuring a variety of live animals and pinned specimens. Children will have the opportunity to view animals up close and touch with supervision.
Registration opens Monday, February 24 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Take time to bond with your children while making music in this interactive session. Enjoy music, fingerplays, and playing instruments.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 25 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Mar 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Manville branch - Children's Area
Participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week!

Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Express your creativity with playful hands-on activities. No registration required.

Tue, Mar 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
The last stop on the leprechaun's trail of mischief is the library! Explore the lore of the leprechaun as you create leprechaun-inspired crafts.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 25 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Mar 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room A
Drop in for a fun art project!

Tue, Mar 18, 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 February 25.

Tue, Mar 18, 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 February 25.

Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Room
Unwind at the end of your day with this interactive program full of stories, songs, and movement.

Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 6:25pm
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Captain Goldbeard lost the key to his treasure chest, and we need your help finding it. Solve puzzles, decode secret messages, and follow the map to uncover the hidden key and find the treasure.

Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
Stop by the library to make a craft project.

Tue, Mar 18, 6:35pm - 7:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Captain Goldbeard lost the key to his treasure chest, and we need your help finding it. Solve puzzles, decode secret messages, and follow the map to uncover the hidden key and find the treasure.

Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Somerville branch
Children aged 18 months and older, along with their caregivers, can explore creativity through free play with a variety of blocks and LEGO bricks.

Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Building - Gymnasium
Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Wed, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Share your love of Bingo with other players as you compete to win prizes.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 19 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Make your own bath bombs that you can take home!

Wed, Mar 19, 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.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 26 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Thu, Mar 20, 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.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2025 at 10:00am

Cancelled
Thu, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch
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, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New venue Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Discover new ways to make tasty treats.

Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
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.

Fri, Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Help us get ready for Spring by painting colorful mosaics on our Storytime Room windows. Dress for mess!
Registration opens Friday, February 28 2025 at 10:00am

Fri, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Participate in New Jersey Makers Day. Design and make a button (for all ages). Make a felt bird bookmark (recommended for ages 10 and up).

Fri, Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 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.