One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with Ms. Savannah or a Teen Volunteer to read age-appropriate material they select (on their own or with a parent/guardian). Read or be read to, you choose! A small prize will be awarded at the end of each session. The…
Join Miss Savannah on select Wednesday afternoons to explore the world of fiber arts! Crafters can bring their ongoing projects or start new ones. Craft options include weaving, sewing, needle felting, wet felting, embroidery and cross stitch. The nature of this craft time is such that it is not suitable for children younger than 10.…
Stop by on Fridays for an afternoon of board game fun. We’ve got: ❖ Apples to Apples ❖ Life ❖ Dungeons & Dragons ❖ Connect 4 ❖ Exploding Kittens ❖ Werewolf ❖ Uno ❖ Candyland ❖ and More! All ages welcome. No registration required. Bring a friend, make a friend, play old favorites or learn…
Come to the Louise Childs Library for a special bedtime storytime! Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffy, if you wish, while we relax with some books and calming coloring sheets. This is a drop in program, no registration required.
Learn the Japanese art of paper folding with Aldo!* Different projects every month. Paper provided. All ages welcome! Join Aldo the 2nd Thursday evening of the month. Registration begins two weeks prior. *Aldo Putignano is a freelance artist, teacher and origami creator whose designs are featured annually on the American Museum of Natural History holiday…
video games design, vector illustration eps10 graphic Come to the Louise Childs Library on the following Tuesday nights for Video Game Night! Play with the library’s Switch or bring your own device and play with your friends! Program Dates: Tuesday Nights: Sept. 19th Oct. 17th Nov. 21st Dec. 19th
Light-up origami designs have been around for a while — but this adorable jumping frog takes it to new levels. Press the frog down, and the LED eyes start to glow. Release the frog, and it leaps across the table. If you’re lucky, it may even do a little flip in the air! On…
Calling all teens! Join us for a Wellness Wednesday activity: mandala coloring. Discover the relaxing benefits of coloring as you settle into the new school year. Refreshments and all materials provided. Please register so we have enough supplies for all.
What do YOU want to see at the library? Franklin Branch is looking for tweens and teens (ages 11-18) to participate in our Teen Advisory Board. Attend meetings to tell us what kinds of youth events you are interested in seeing at the library. Attending meetings count as volunteer hours! Program Date and Time: Third…
Join Gabriella Dumbrique, Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ, to learn how to protect your skin from the sun year-round. The discussion will include the different types of skin cancers, risk factors, and treatment options. Recommended for adults and older teens. Registration begins September 8.
Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for kids 10 and up! A killer is on the loose at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it’s up to you to stop him! The killer has created a scavenger hunt that, when completed, reveals his name, the weapon he used and where he…
Calling all teens, explore the connections between music and poetry with Miss Savannah. All genres will be included. Teens are welcome (but not required) to bring their own favorite music and poetry to share. Registration for today’s program begins September 9.
Calling all teens and young adults, come share your love of anime, manga, games, Japanese culture and more with like-minded peers. Watch and discuss anime and cartoons, share your favorite manga, play games, participate in monthly art contests – in general just have fun. New members always welcome. No registration required.
Challenge yourself with different Origami projects and learn as you go. Instruction and supplies provided. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Stitching Tales knitting and crochet club welcomes practitioners of all ages and abilities, including those looking to learn. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month. No registration required. New participants always welcome.
Get in the spooky spirit with Ms. Kim on Tuesday, October 3rd at 6:00pm for Teen Movie Night at the Main Library! Corpse Bride (2005, Rated PG, 75 minutes) Returning to the painstaking stop-motion animation he employed with amazing success in The Nightmare Before Christmas, Tim Burton presents a hair-raising legend based on a 19th-century…
Brian Deis – local astronomer, and President of MrStarGuy, LLC – will give a talk on how to safely view and photograph the two upcoming solar eclipses. Brian has been a lifetime astronomer and eclipse chaser, traveling the world to photograph solar eclipses. He currently resides in Wantage and makes good use of his home…
Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for Harry Potter fans ages 10 and up! Follow in the footsteps of young wizards on a field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in search of art that echoes characters, places and enchanted objects in the famed Harry Potter books and movies. Keep your trusty…
Challenge yourself with different Origami projects and learn as you go. Instruction and supplies provided. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Hey there tweens and teens! Too old for Trick or Treating but still want some candy? Then join us for an evening of fun-filled candy games! Everyone will leave a winner! Please note: candies may contain allergens; please plan accordingly. No need to register—just drop in and have some fun! Program Date and Time: 10/25/23…
