Children’s Page
For a complete list of programing, including adult events, see our Web Calendar.
*Some programs may be canceled. Please call 973-226-5441 to confirm.
Upcoming Special Events
Wed, Sept 20th @ 3:30pm
Wed, Oct 18th @ 3:30pm
Volunteer Event. Teens meet to discuss library directives and programming.
Open to Grades 8 – 12.
In-person. Registration is required.
Mon, Sept 25th @ 10am
Mon, Oct 23rd @ 10am
Join Miss Michelle for her trademark music and movement for kids program.
All ages are welcome.
In-person. Registration is required.
Tues, Sept 26th @ 11:45am
Join local musician Miss Emily of MaestroTales for a guitar sing-along.
All ages are welcome.
In-person. Registration is required.
Wed, Sept 27th @ 3:30pm
Wed, Oct 25th @ 3:30pm
Read with therapy dogs. Promotes early literacy and bonding with animals.
All ages are welcome.
In-person. Registration is required.
Thurs, Sept 28th @ 10:30am
Enjoy a simple science story time featuring the books of M.G. Prasad, with a craft to follow.
All ages are welcome.
In-person. Registration is required.
Tues, Oct. 31st
- 11am – Story Time
- 11:45am – Sing Along
Come in costume. All ages welcome.
In-person. Registration is required.
Story Time
Tues, Wed, Thurs @ 10:30am
Enjoy stories, songs, dance, & games.
All ages are welcome.
In-person. Drop-in. Please limit 1 session per week.
Color Buddies
Fridays @ 3:30pm
Join us for coloring and unleash your inner artist in this self-guided STEAM program.
All ages are welcome.
In-person. Drop-in.
Tuesdays
LEGO Club
Rotating Tuesdays @ 3:30pm
Sept 19; Oct 3, 17, 31
Enjoy LEGO building with friends, with thematic challenges and more.
All ages are welcome.
In-person. Drop-in.
Thursdays
Minecraft Club
Rotating Thursdays @ 3:30pm
Sept 28; Oct 12 & 26
Build collaborative worlds in Minecraft.
*Personal copy + device required.
Ages 5+. Drop-in.
Starting October
Story Time at Crane Park
Rotating Thursdays @ 10:30am
Oct 12 & 26
Join us at the Crane Park Gazebo for a special outdoor edition of Story Time. Canceled in the event of rain.
Located at the corner of Bloomfield Ave & Clinton Rd.
All ages. Registration is required.
Grab and Go
Crafts To Go
New Kits Thursdays
Each week we put out a new craft kit you can take home and complete.
Craft Kits are thematic and include everything you need.
While supplies last.
Join our Early Readers Community
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a great way to learn how to read and earn prizes along the way.
You can read on your own or with others.
Simply fill out the sheet as you read and return it for a prize.
For more information about the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Foundation, visit https://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/
Updated 9/19/2023 RO