Enrichment Programs for Children
Cancelled
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Somerville branch
Introduce your child to the beginning of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Fri, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 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, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
It's not magic, it's science! Learn about the scientific method and apply it through several experiments, including liquid nitrogen, dry ice, and marshmallows!

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Stop by the Children's Area for a drop-in activity.

Mon, Sep 22, 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.

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.

Cancelled
Mon, Sep 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Warren Township branch
Explore stories with Miss Katie and her puppet friends!

Mon, Sep 22, 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 September 1.

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
It's not magic, it's science! Learn about the scientific method and apply it through several experiments, including liquid nitrogen, dry ice, and marshmallows!

Tue, Sep 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

Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Adult Media Area
Join Miss Kate as we participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week.

Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Raritan Public Library - Children's Room
Get creative and design a one-of-a-kind canvas bag using apples as stamps and paint!
This event is full

Rescheduled
Tue, Sep 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
New date Tuesday, September 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch
Join Miss Kate as we participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week.

Tue, Sep 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Manville branch - Children's Area
Meet other homeschoolers in the community while enjoying family-friendly activities.

Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Learn coping skills for stressful times and enjoy a relaxing craft.

Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
Learn to make your own Perler Bead design.

Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
PG Municipal Building - Council Room
Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Enjoy a story and create a craft.

Wed, Sep 24, 11:15am - 12:00pm
PG Municipal Building - Council Room
Drop-in during this open play session where the youngest children and their families will explore a variety of interactive toys, games, and crafts.

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Enjoy K-Pop Demon Hunters trivia, crafts, and more!

Wed, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Share your love of Bingo with other players as you compete to win prizes.

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
It's not magic, it's science! Learn about the scientific method and apply it through several experiments, including liquid nitrogen, dry ice, and marshmallows!

Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with movement songs and stories just right for bedtime.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Adult Media Area
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.

Thu, Sep 25, 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 September 4.

Cancelled
Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Somerville branch
Join our participant-led Chess Program where players bring their own knowledge and skills to the board.

Cancelled
Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Somerville branch
Introduce your child to the beginning of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Fri, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Room
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.

Cancelled
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Somerville branch
Start the school year right with a Book Tasting! Sample fun, diverse reads from our Youth Services collection at the Somerville Library.

Cancelled
Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Watchung branch
Make a straw maze and navigate a pom pom through it.

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival by crafting a moon-themed paper card.

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Room
It's not magic, it's science! Learn about the scientific method and apply it through several experiments, including liquid nitrogen, dry ice, and marshmallows!

Sat, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Stop by the Children's Area for a drop-in activity.

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.

Mon, Sep 29, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Make your own bug catcher as you explore the world of beneficial insects and how they help your garden

Mon, Sep 29, 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.

Mon, Sep 29, 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, Sep 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

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Adult Media Area
Join Miss Kate as we participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week.

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room A
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.

Rescheduled
Tue, Sep 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm
New date Tuesday, September 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch
Join Miss Kate as we participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week.

Tue, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
A story followed by a related hands-on craft.

Wed, Oct 01, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Building - Council Room
Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Make amazing art using chromatography, acid-base chemistry, and beads that are sensitive to UV light!

Wed, Oct 01, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Self-guided game night featuring the logic-based number puzzle, Sudoku! Brief instruction will be provided at the start of the program.

Wed, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with movement songs and stories just right for bedtime.

Thu, Oct 02, All day
Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

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

Thu, Oct 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.

Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Raritan Public Library - Community Room
Calling all Minecraft fans! Play Minecraft on the big screen and show off your skills! While you wait for your turn, craft your own Creeper windsock and enjoy some fun coloring activities.

Thu, Oct 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.

Thu, Oct 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.

Thu, Oct 02, 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.

Thu, Oct 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.

Fri, Oct 03, All day
Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch
Enjoy a fun afternoon building with Legos, playing games, watching movies or creating art. Different activities each week

Fri, Oct 03, 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, Oct 04, All day
Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

Cancelled
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Somerville branch
It's not magic, it's science! Learn about the scientific method and apply it through several experiments, including liquid nitrogen, dry ice, and marshmallows!

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Stop by the Children's Area for a drop-in activity.

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Manville branch - Children's Area
Drop in and make a simple craft!

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Share this interactive storytime program with your friends and family. Listen to some Pete stories and make a craft together.

Mon, Oct 06, All day
Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

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

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

Mon, Oct 06, 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.

Mon, Oct 06, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Learn to weave a bracelet, bowl, or other project.

Tue, Oct 07, All day
Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

Tue, Oct 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

Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Adult Media Area
Join Miss Kate as we participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week.

Rescheduled
Tue, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
New date Tuesday, October 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch
Join Miss Kate as we participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week.

Tue, Oct 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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. Parents/guardians and their children must sign up individually.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 08, All day
Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

Wed, Oct 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, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Building - Council Room
Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Wed, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Drop-in between 3-5pm to make an apple suncatcher craft using tissue paper. Parental supervision is required.

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Raritan Public Library - Children's Room
Join us at the library for a fun-filled pumpkin decorating event! Use paint, markers, and all sorts of cool decorations to create your very own masterpiece.

Wed, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Play giant connect four.

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

Wed, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with movement songs and stories just right for bedtime.

Thu, Oct 09, All day
Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

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

Thu, Oct 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.

Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Creative movement program for the child and parent/caregiver.

Thu, Oct 09, 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.

Thu, Oct 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.

Thu, Oct 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, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room AB
Young artists will use their creativity to turn common materials into unique masterpieces.

Thu, Oct 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 September 18.

Fri, Oct 10, All day
Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

Fri, Oct 10, 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, September 19 2025 at 10:00am

Fri, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch
Enjoy a fun afternoon building with Legos, playing games, watching movies or creating art. Different activities each week

Sat, Oct 11, All day
Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

Sat, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Enjoy a festive craft, make no-flame coconut ladoos, strike a pose at our Diwali photo booth, and join a lively Indian dance workshop

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Stop by the Children's Area for a drop-in activity.

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Manville branch - Children's Area
Drop in and make a simple craft!

Sun, Oct 12, All day
Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

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

Mon, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

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

Mon, Oct 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, Oct 13, 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.

Mon, Oct 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.

Tue, Oct 14, All day
Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Adult Media Area
Join Miss Kate as we participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week.

Rescheduled
Tue, Oct 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
New date Tuesday, October 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch
Join Miss Kate as we participate in a craft activity inspired by the letter of the week.

Tue, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Manville branch - Children's Area
Meet other homeschoolers in the community while enjoying family-friendly activities.

Tue, Oct 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, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Dig for dinosaur fossils.

Wed, Oct 15, All day
Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

Wed, Oct 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, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Building - Council Room
Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Raritan Public Library - Children's Room
Create your own spook-tacular Halloween bracelet! Get crafty at the library and design a Halloween bracelet with fun and festive charms!

Wed, Oct 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, Oct 15, 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 Wednesday, September 24 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with movement songs and stories just right for bedtime.

Thu, Oct 16, All day
Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

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

Thu, Oct 16, 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.
Registration opens Thursday, September 25 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 16, 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.
Registration opens Thursday, September 25 2025 at 10:00am

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Thu, Oct 16, 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.
Registration opens Thursday, September 25 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 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.

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB
Learn new skills and design a unique craft.

Thu, Oct 16, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Embrace your creativity and express yourself through fun and interactive writing prompts.
Registration opens Thursday, September 25 2025 at 10:00am

Fri, Oct 17, All day
Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

Fri, Oct 17, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Explore the many aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) through different activity stations.

Fri, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Make a volcano come alive through pumpkins and science.
Registration opens Friday, October 3 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Oct 17, 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, Oct 18, All day
Raritan Public Library
Pick up your coloring sheet at the library. Read a book, color in a picture on your sheet! Starting October 27th, bring back your completed sheet to the library and receive a fun Halloween prize!

Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Explore the many aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) through different activity stations.

Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Enjoy a festive craft, make no-flame coconut ladoos, and strike a pose at our Diwali photo booth.
Registration opens Saturday, September 27 2025 at 10:00am

Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Manville branch - Children's Area
Drop in and make a simple craft!

Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Discover your children's favorite TV shows come to life at the library...and screen-free.