2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist

Tween

Create a Tiny Book

Join TAG volunteer Diksha for this fun craft! Available to Grades 6+.

Participants will learn how to create their own miniature books from scratch. We'll fold, cut, glue, and assemble paper into tiny books with covers that they can decorate or covers that can be of another book. This is perfect for jotting down notes, doodles, or mini stories. This hands-on activity will guide attendees through every step of the process!

Rainbow Loom

Let's craft like it's 2012!  Kids in 1st grade and up can go (slightly) old school with the library's awesome teen volunteers and learn to make a simple rubber band bracelet on their fingers or using some of the Rainbow Loom tools.

Think Pawsitive Workshop for Kids

Families with children in 1st grade and up are invited to this special workshop presented by Kathy DiMario, a psychology instructor and counselor who developed Think Pawsitive: Posha’s Superpower Toolbox, a social-emotional learning (SEL) tool that combines cognitive psychology and self-esteem principles to help children build resilience and manage negative thoughts.

Pokémon Club

Join us for Pokémon card trading, trivia games, and more!

This program will be hosted by TAG volunteer Lilian. Available to Grades 3+

 Drop-ins welcome. Bring your Pokémon cards if you have them!

Rainbow Loom

Let's craft like it's 2012!  Kids in 1st grade and up can go (slightly) old school with the library's awesome teen volunteers and learn to make a simple rubber band bracelet on their fingers or using some of the Rainbow Loom tools.

 

Valentine's Day Self-Love Craft

Join the staff of NJ4S and make your own self-love sweetheart!  All supplies provided.  Light refreshments will be served.

For families with kids in kindergarten and up.

NJ4S is a prevention program that supports youth mental wellness and can connect students and their parents/caregivers with other community resources beneficial to social, emotional, and mental health and well-being, including clinical and non-clinical resources.

Valentine Puzzles

Kids in kindergarten and up are invited to decorate a heart-shaped jigsaw puzzle!  We'll be using markers, paint sticks, crayons, and colored pencils to create unique puzzles.  Perfect to keep for yourself or give to someone special!