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

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Woodland Room
Un espacio inclusivo para divertirse con juegos de mesa y socializar.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Somerset County Food Bank
Food Bank outreach. At the food bank, you can pick up your holds and learn about library services including home borrowing, WhatsApp, ESL classes, and community events.

Tue, Jan 07, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Learn coping skills for stressful times and enjoy a relaxing craft.

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

Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bound Brook Borough Hall - Courtroom
Bound Brook Library staff will be offering pop-up internet service on Wednesdays in the Borough Hall Courtroom on 230 Hamilton Street. Services include internet access, printing, and copying.

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, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Discover how to plan, organize, and present a children's program with Warren Township branch's Youth Services Department.

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
North Plainfield branch - Main Floor
Unwind with art. Sketch, color and relax at our Draw and De-Stress session.

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

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, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Main Floor
Connect with your creative self in a relaxing and friendly environment.

Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Woodland Room
Learn the big picture of everything that is involved in prepping for college admissions applications from Freshman year through Senior year.

Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Somerset County Food Bank
Food Bank outreach. At the food bank, you can pick up your holds and learn about library services including home borrowing, WhatsApp, ESL classes, and community events.

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

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

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Simple origami or easy-to-do paper crafts that everyone can enjoy!

Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room AB
Make a difference by volunteering at the library.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bound Brook Borough Hall - Courtroom
Bound Brook Library staff will be offering pop-up internet service on Wednesdays in the Borough Hall Courtroom on 230 Hamilton Street. Services include internet access, printing, and copying.

Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Design and paint a beautiful wooded winter scene on a hanging wood pallet sign.

Thu, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Write letters and make cards for a good cause. You will earn one hour of service time.

Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Connect with other teens as you earn community service hours. Work with outside organizations to do creative projects and help the community.

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

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Somerset County Food Bank
Food Bank outreach. At the food bank, you can pick up your holds and learn about library services including home borrowing, WhatsApp, ESL classes, and community events.

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

Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room AB
Attendees will paint a winter scene on a ball jar and use fairy lights to turn them into luminaries.

Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bound Brook Borough Hall - Courtroom
Bound Brook Library staff will be offering pop-up internet service on Wednesdays in the Borough Hall Courtroom on 230 Hamilton Street. Services include internet access, printing, and copying.

Wed, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Create cool food concoctions you can actually eat!

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Manville branch - History Room
SCLSNJ is an officially-designated passport application acceptance facility with passport processing hours set for your convenience. By appointment only. Schedule at https://sclsnj.org/passports/.

Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Connect with other teens as you help with hands-on projects in preparation for upcoming library programs. Participants will earn one community service hour.

Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
To learn more about who came before us, please join us for an informative lecture about the indigenous people of the New Jersey area dating back to when Homo sapiens first entered North America.

Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
North Plainfield branch - Woodland Room
Explore the Spanish language by engaging with music and popular culture

Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Gladstone
Discover a performance of "The Calico Tiger".

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Somerset County Food Bank
Food Bank outreach. At the food bank, you can pick up your holds and learn about library services including home borrowing, WhatsApp, ESL classes, and community events.

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

Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Make a difference by volunteering at the library.

Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bound Brook Borough Hall - Courtroom
Bound Brook Library staff will be offering pop-up internet service on Wednesdays in the Borough Hall Courtroom on 230 Hamilton Street. Services include internet access, printing, and copying.

Wed, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
3-hour game play of the classic tabletop RPG. Beginners and experienced players are welcome!

Wed, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Create your own lantern from paper and craft sticks!

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch - Conference Room
SCLSNJ is an officially-designated passport application acceptance facility with passport processing hours set for your convenience. By appointment only. Schedule at https://sclsnj.org/passports/.

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, 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Watch Twilight and eat popcorn with your friends!