Enrichment Programs for Children
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Sat, Feb 14, 10:15am - 11:30am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Spend a Saturday morning with classic educational tv programming, STEAM exploration stations, and light breakfast foods. No registration required.

Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Drop-in between 11am-2pm to make a collage using hearts of many sizes and colors. Parental supervision is required.

Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
Children will participate in an interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes. Followed by a simple craft to make at the library or at home.

Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Somerville branch - Youth Services
Young writers will learn storytelling techniques through writing and drawing activities.

Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Hillsborough branch
Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.

Mon, Feb 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Visit between the listed times for a Year of the Horse craft to celebrate Lunar New Year (while supplies last.)

Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
An interactive movement program to build mindfulness, balance, and confidence.

Cancelled
Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Plainfield branch
Discover the joy of reading through stories, songs, and play / Descubre la alegría de leer a través de cuentos, canciones y juego

Tue, Feb 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Drop-in between 1-3pm to make two colorful horse crafts. Parental supervision is required.

Tue, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Children's Area
After school storytime for grades K-4

Tue, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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, Feb 17, 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 January 27.

Wed, Feb 18, 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 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.

Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Raritan Public Library - Children's Room
Calling all kids! Come to the Raritan Public Library after school to make colorful friendship bracelets with friends. Perfect for ages 3 and up. Registration required—don’t miss out!
This event is full

Wed, Feb 18, 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 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Make amazing art using chromatography, acid-base chemistry, and beads that are sensitive to UV light!

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

Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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 19, 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, Feb 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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.

Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Fri, Feb 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Somerville branch
Jump into the joy of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, stories, and BUBBLES!

Fri, Feb 20, 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.

Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Visit between the listed times to craft a cute pipe cleaner lantern in celebration of Lunar New Year (while supplies last.)

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Decorate fresh Duck Donuts with seasonal toppings and icings!
This event is full

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peapack and Gladstone branch
Meet some animal ambassadors and learn how some animals prepare for, survive through, and even thrive in the Winter.
This event is full

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Hillsborough branch
Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.

Mon, Feb 23, 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, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Mon, Feb 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.

Mon, Feb 23, 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.

Mon, Feb 23, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Montgomery branch
Free 45-minute homework help sessions provided by Montgomery Learning Beyond Limits (MLBL), students from MHS. Please bring your study materials to your session (textbooks, assignments, etc.)

Mon, Feb 23, 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, Feb 23, 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.

Mon, Feb 23, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Montgomery branch
Free 45-minute homework help sessions provided by Montgomery Learning Beyond Limits (MLBL), students from MHS. Please bring your study materials to your session (textbooks, assignments, etc.)

Mon, Feb 23, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Montgomery branch
Free 45-minute homework help sessions provided by Montgomery Learning Beyond Limits (MLBL), students from MHS. Please bring your study materials to your session (textbooks, assignments, etc.)

Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Plainfield branch - Main Floor
Discover the joy of reading through stories, songs, and play / Descubre la alegría de leer a través de cuentos, canciones y juego

Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Learn about wolf conservation and natural history, then have a chance to meet one or two of the wolfdogs from Howling Woods Farm.

Tue, Feb 24, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Engineer a graham cracker structure.

Wed, Feb 25, 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 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peapack and Gladstone branch
Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Wed, Feb 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.

Wed, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Create and modify an anime character from scratch, no matter what your drawing level is!

Wed, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Join us to learn more about the artist Reggie Laurent and then to create artwork using his signature style.

Wed, Feb 25, 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.

Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Come in your fanciest outfits (or PJs!) for stories of castles, crowns, and kingdoms.

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

Thu, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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.

Cancelled
Thu, Feb 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Raritan Public Library
Join us in the Children’s Room for a fun-filled storytime! Enjoy themed stories, followed by a creative craft activity and coloring.

Thu, Feb 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Thu, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Bridgewater branch - Youth Services 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 908-458-8415. Registration begins February 5.

Thu, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Create and modify an anime character from scratch, no matter what your drawing level is!

Thu, Feb 26, 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.

Thu, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Somerville branch - Youth Services
Make art at the library!

Fri, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Somerville branch - The Somerset Business Hub
Jump into the joy of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, stories, and BUBBLES!

Fri, Feb 27, 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.

Fri, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Somerville branch - Main Reading Room
Join us anytime between 3:30 and 5pm to "catch 'em all" with various Pokémon themed activities.

Fri, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Watchung branch - Wilson Memorial Church
Learn how to create your own manga, from character design, to story development, to awesome page layout and panel composition, to publishing your manga online!

Cancelled
Fri, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch
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 28, All day
Raritan Public Library - Raritan Public Library
Winter Reading Challenge

Sat, Feb 28, All day
Raritan Public Library
Moose Passive Program

Sat, Feb 28, 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, Feb 28, 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 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.

Mon, Mar 02, 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 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Mon, Mar 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.

Mon, Mar 02, 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.

Wed, Mar 04, 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 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.

Thu, Mar 05, 9:30am - 10:30am
Somerville branch - The Somerset Business Hub
Jump into the joy of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, stories, and BUBBLES!

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

Thu, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Thu, Mar 05, 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 05, 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 12.

Thu, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Somerville branch - Youth Services
Make art at the library!

Fri, Mar 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Dance with Ms. Jenn from the non-profit organization, Eastside Dance Project.

Fri, Mar 06, 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.

Sat, Mar 07, 10:15am - 11:30am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Spend a Saturday morning with classic educational tv programming, STEAM exploration stations, and light breakfast foods. No registration required.

Sat, Mar 07, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Manville branch - Children's Area
Drop in and make a simple craft!

Sat, Mar 07, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Drop in between 11am-2pm to discover new items to build with. Parental supervision is required.

Mon, Mar 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Discover songs, stories, and movement in this active storytime.

Mon, Mar 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

Mon, Mar 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Manville branch - Community Room
Engage in early literacy with stories, singing, and socialization.

Mon, Mar 09, 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, Mar 09, 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.

Tue, Mar 10, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Children's Area,Community Room
After school storytime for grades K-4

Tue, Mar 10, 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.

Tue, Mar 10, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
A story followed by a related hands-on craft.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 17 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Mar 11, 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 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.

Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
We'll read "Creepy Carrots" then learn how to make a tasty snack!
Registration opens Wednesday, February 18 2026 at 10:00am

Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Raritan Public Library - Children's Room
Lucky little artists! Kids ages 3 and up are invited to create a bright and colorful shamrock salt painting. Get ready for sparkly fun! Registration required.

Wed, Mar 11, 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 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Discover the best way for leprechauns to store their gold by building the perfect storage tower.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 18 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Mar 11, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Self-guided game night featuring crossword puzzles! Brief instruction will be provided at the start of the program.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 18 2026 at 5:15pm

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

Thu, Mar 12, 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, Mar 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bridgewater branch - Story Well
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

Thu, Mar 12, 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 12, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Hear some stories and participate in activities and crafts celebrating our favorite book buddies
Registration opens Thursday, February 19 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Join the fun if you love building with LEGO® bricks! Bring your creativity and get ready for an exciting challenge.

Fri, Mar 13, 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 20 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Somerville branch - Youth Services
Jump into the joy of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, stories, and BUBBLES!

Fri, Mar 13, 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.

Sat, Mar 14, 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 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Become a science sleuth as you investigate how chemistry provides evidence at the scene of the crime.
Registration opens Saturday, February 21 2026 at 10:00am

Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Somerville branch - Youth Services
Young writers will learn storytelling techniques through writing and drawing activities.

Sat, Mar 14, 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Somerville branch - Youth Services
Let’s celebrate National Reading Month together! Create your own bookmark and get ready to use it in all the books you love to read.

Sat, Mar 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
A string musical performance by the Luce Quintet, a group of students from MHS. Featuring a performance of famous film themes, classical orchestral music and contemporary songs.
Registration opens Saturday, February 21 2026 at 4:00pm