Week of Events
Winter Homeschool Book Club @ Dorothy Henry
Winter Homeschool Book Club @ Dorothy Henry
Join Miss Savannah at 1:00 on Mondays for our Homeschool Book Club featuring Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters! This hour-long program will focus on language arts. The schedule will follow the three Rs: reviewing, reading and reflecting. This program is specifically designed for children at least 8 years old. Please do not register…
Solar Eclipse STEAM @ Main Library
Solar Eclipse STEAM @ Main Library
Celebrate NJ STEM Month* at the Main Library and prepare for the solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 with drop-in STEAM programs (while supplies last) for all ages in the community room throughout late March! Monday, March 18th from 4:00pm-4:30pm – Eclipse STEAM Jr.: Chalk Art Kids ages 3-7 can learn eclipses and create a…
Read to a Dog @ Dennis
Read to a Dog @ Dennis
Children, tweens and teens are invited to read aloud to our wonderful therapy dogs. Depending on the day, you’ll either find Kalvin, a wonderful German Shepherd; Granger, the most gentle of shepherds; or Richard, a loveable black Lab. Reading aloud increases self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. These dogs are gentle…
Homeschool STEAM Club @ Dorothy Henry
Homeschool STEAM Club @ Dorothy Henry
Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday afternoons for an hour of fun and educational STEAM activities! This program is specially designed for our homeschooled patrons looking to add some extra activities to their programs. Each week will be a new topic, ranging from chemistry to music to biology to technology and…
Homework Help: Spanish @ Louise Childs
Homework Help: Spanish @ Louise Childs
Miss Gezi, retired Spanish teacher, will be available at the Louise Childs Library for anyone who needs help with their Spanish homework! Bring your assignments or just stop by if you need some extra tutoring! Space is limited, registration is strongly encouraged. If you can no longer attend, please call the library at 973-770-1000. If…
Teen Advisory Board @ Franklin
Teen Advisory Board @ Franklin
The Franklin Branch is looking for program ideas to host for free here at the library. If you are 11-18, you are welcome to join the Teen Advisory Board to help plan our programs and see events you want. (And get volunteer hours!) Program Dates: 2/15 3/21 4/18 5/18 6/20 Program Start & End Time:…
Mindfulness and Stress Management for Middle and High Schoolers @ Dorothy Henry
Mindfulness and Stress Management for Middle and High Schoolers @ Dorothy Henry
Life as a middle and high schooler can be incredibly stressful. Come to the library on select Saturdays to talk about ways we hold stress in our body and what we can do about that. We’ll learn some useful stretches you can do in a chair while you work on schoolwork, as well as some…
The Dungeon Initiative: D&D for Teens @ Franklin
The Dungeon Initiative: D&D for Teens @ Franklin
The Dungeon Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons for Teens – Saturday D&D for Teens at Franklin Branch Explore the multiverse in a D&D adventure, Planescape: Turn of Fortune’s Wheel. With Ms. Cara as your Dungeon Master and guide, leap into a dangerous world where reality is shaped by thoughts and ideals. Tell a story together with…