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.

Weekly Programs

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.

Bi-Weekly Programs

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.

*See Minecraft Club Page

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