Bling a Bag

Labrador Literature - Read to a Pup

Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.

This event is full

Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room

Would you like to read to a dog? We will be joined by a Labrador puppy in training to become a Seeing Eye guide dog!

Library Closed - Juneteenth

Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.

Fri, Jun 19, All day

All library branches will be closed.

Check 'Em Out Book Discussion

Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room

Join us for a monthly book club meeting where we will read books from all genres and engage in lively discussions. For the first meeting, please bring what you are currently reading.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room

Please join us for movies that focus on our Summer Reading theme of prehistoric stories and dinosaur themes. Please register everyone in your group attending. Free admission.

Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room

Please join us for movies that focus on our Summer Reading theme of prehistoric stories and dinosaur themes. Please register everyone in your group attending. Free admission.

Southwest Branch Friends Meeting

Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.

Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Conference Room

Come join the Friends of the Southwest Branch! The Friends are responsible for fundraising to provide programming and other necessities for our library. Become a Friend, and help us help you.

Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Maker Space

Join our Girls Who Code Club and learn about computer science through project-based learning and hands-on activities.

Cover to Cover - A Classics Book Discussion Group

Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.

Thu, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Conference Room

For those who always try to read the Classics but can't get past the first page, join Cover to Cover! Plow through your reading lists with a new classic every month.

Registration is now closed

Unearth a Story with Zoophoria

Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Meet the distant cousins of the world's most ferocious dinosaurs!

Check 'Em Out Book Discussion-Afternoon

Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room

Join us for a monthly book club meeting where we will read books from all genres and engage in lively discussions. For the first meeting, please bring what you are currently reading.

Registration is now closed

Friday Flicks

Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Conference Room

Catch a front row seat for some of Hollywood's newest and most acclaimed films. Please register everyone in your group who will be attending. Free admission.

Whiskers in Winter - Understanding and Helping Stray Cats

Mon, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Meeting Room

Join a Girl Scout from Troop 92521 for a fun, cat-perspective presentation on why winter shelters and spaying/neutering matter so much for our stray friends.

Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am

Whiskers in Winter - Understanding and Helping Stray Cats

Mon, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room

Join a Girl Scout from Troop 92521 for a fun, cat-perspective presentation on why winter shelters and spaying/neutering matter so much for our stray friends.

Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am

Jurassic Mary: Fossil Girl

Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Learn the story of a girl who, at age 12, discovered and uncovered one of the world's first dinosaur skeletons and then take part in a hands-on dino excavation activity!

Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am

Americana Mason Jars - Adult Craft

Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Maker Space

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with an Americana themed craft!

Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am

Board Games Afternoon - at the Southwest Branch

Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.

Wed, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room

Get ready to roll the dice and shuffle the deck at Board Game Afternoon! Make new friends and have fun playing a different board game every month. All ages welcome.

Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Maker Space

Join our Girls Who Code Club and learn about computer science through project-based learning and hands-on activities.

Library Closed - Independence Day

Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.

Fri, Jul 03, All day

All library branches will be closed.

Library Closed - Independence Day

Sat, Jul 04, All day

All library branches will be closed.

Dino Puppets! - with Professor Al O'Saurus

Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room

Join Prof. Al O'Saurus on a rollicking dino-safari you'll never forget! For ages 4 and up. Please register everyone attending, even adults. Click for program details.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 23 2026 at 2:00pm

Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.

Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Maker Space

Join our Girls Who Code Club and learn about computer science through project-based learning and hands-on activities.

Mocktail Mixology Workshop

Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.

Tea with T-Rex

Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Join us for our Tea-Rex tea party. Listen to stories, create a craft and enjoy refreshments with our special guest, Tea-Rex. Wear your favorite dinosaur attire or dress up fancy!

Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room

Join us for a fun and flavorful Mocktail Mixology Class-no alcohol required!

Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.

Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 11:00am

Labrador Literature - Read to a Pup

Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Maker Space

Join our Girls Who Code Club and learn about computer science through project-based learning and hands-on activities.

Wed, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room

Would you like to read to a dog? We will be joined by a Labrador puppy in training to become a Seeing Eye guide dog!

Dig Into Magic - A Family Magic Show

Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 10:00am

Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room

Join magical storyteller Conrad Cologne in a laughter-filled and interactive reading adventure.

Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room

Please join us for movies that focus on our Summer Reading theme of prehistoric stories and dinosaur themes. Please register everyone in your group attending. Free admission.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 17 2026 at 11:00am

Read to Reel - Adult Program

Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room

Please join us for movies that focus on our Summer Reading theme of prehistoric stories and dinosaur themes. Please register everyone in your group attending. Free admission.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 17 2026 at 2:00pm

Mon, Jul 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Conference Room

Read the book and then come watch the film adaptation. A lively discussion of the different versions will take place immediately following the film viewing. Please register all participants.

Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am

Bones in Our Backyard - Exploring New Jersey's Fossil Record

Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room

New Jersey has a rich fossil record that spans almost 500 million years, from the Cambrian Period all the way up until the last Ice Age!

Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 9:00am

Kindie Rock with Key Wilde

Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room

Sing, dance, clap along, and rock out to "Kindie Rock" tunes with Key Wilde. Appropriate for ages 2+. Please register everyone attending, including adults.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 9:00am

Rescheduled

Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Friday, July 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.

Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Maker Space

Join our Girls Who Code Club and learn about computer science through project-based learning and hands-on activities.

Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 23 2026 at 10:00am

Diggin' For Dinosaurs

Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room

Discover the exciting science of archaeology and paleontology as you excavate and assemble complete skeletal replicas from simulated "fossilized" rock!

Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 9:00am

Check 'Em Out Book Discussion-Afternoon

Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 24 2026 at 11:00am

Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room

Join us for a monthly book club meeting where we will read books from all genres and engage in lively discussions. For the first meeting, please bring what you are currently reading.

Registration is now closed

Peas & Carrots - Kid's Concert

Mon, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room

Musical fun for ages 2-7! Sing & dance along with Lisa! Space is limited, please register all children attending.

Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 9:00am

Check 'Em Out Book Discussion

Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room

Join us for a monthly book club meeting where we will read books from all genres and engage in lively discussions. For the first meeting, please bring what you are currently reading.

Registration is now closed

Tabletop Adventure for Kids: Magical Kitties Save the Day! - Ages 7+

Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Maker Space

Let's play Magical Kitties Save the Day! Kids will work together to create characters, solve problems, help friends, and embark on imaginative quests in this RPG for kids. Registration is required.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 14 2026 at 10:30am

Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.

Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 11:00am

Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Maker Space

Join our Girls Who Code Club and learn about computer science through project-based learning and hands-on activities.

Cover to Cover - A Classics Book Discussion Group

Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 10:00am

Thu, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Conference Room

For those who always try to read the Classics but can't get past the first page, join Cover to Cover! Plow through your reading lists with a new classic every month.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am

Community Drum Circle

Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room

Feel the rhythm and connect with your community at our community drum circle!

Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room

Please join us for movies that focus on our Summer Reading theme of prehistoric stories and dinosaur themes. Please register everyone in your group attending. Free admission.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 11:00am