Boogie Woogie Babies!
Boogie Woogie Babies is a 30 minute dance class for Baby and their big person! Ages 6months-3years
This program was made possible by a generous donation from the Columbia Bank Foundation.
Kids
Insectropolis
Join Insectropolis as they present their bugs on the go program!
A unique, memorable and educational program where participants will learn about this often misunderstood tiny animals.
There will be live animals! Please join us in learning about these cool creatures.
Ages 4 and up
There are four different sessions of the same presentation available.
Please register online
The MoleCOOL Scientist: Extract DNA from a Strawberry (Zoom)
Teen Volunteer Shreya D. will show you how to extract DNA from a strawberry! Shreya will go through the process and give you the instructions to try on your own later! This is an informational program and you are not expected to follow along.
This program is designed for kids in grades 4th through 6th, but all are welcome to attend.
Please register in advance by clicking "Join Event" to receive the Zoom login information so you have it before the program starts! Details will be re-sent to all registrants a half an hour prior to program start.
Virtual Storytimes
MORE storytimes, more fun!! Please check back here; we will continue to update this list.
NEW!!! All summer long, author Carmen Agra Deedy is reading to kids on Fridays at noon! Watch live or replay her videos from her Facebook page.
Pokémon Club
Join TAG volunteer Lilian in the YS programming room for Pokémon Club.
Bring your own Pokémon cards in if you want to trade with others. Each session of the club also features trivia games and other fun activities.
This drop-in style program is best suited for children in grades 3 and up, but all are welcome. No registration required.
Bilingual English/Spanish Readaloud
Join us for a local author reading of the picture book El Barrio Mío / My Neighborhood, which features the language learning journey of a young African-American girl as she travels through her community where English and Spanish come together to make a beautiful bilingual barrio. Additional bilingual activities will be available at the conclusion of the reading.
This event is most appropriate for children in grades K-4.
Make a "Pal"entine!
Sunday, February 1 at 2:30PM
Who needs a Valentine when you've got a "Pal"entine? Kids and tweens can stop by to create a cute "Pal"entine decoration. Hang it up at home or give it as a gift to someone special!
For kids ages 3 and up.
Friendship Bracelets (Gr. 3+)
Create a friendship bracelet or phone charm with our new collection of beads! This program is for grades 3+.
Positivity Jars!
Wednesday, February 4 at 5:00PM
For a less Valentiney take on February, we're focusing on how we love ourselves!
Join us for a simple and meaningful self-care activity; fill up a tiny jar with a list of awesome qualities about yourself! We'll be using scrapbooking paper and paper punches to make these projects extra-special. Next time you're feeling a little down, you can re-read the memos in your jar as a reminder of how awesome you really are! (And make sure to bring home a few blank notes so that you can continue to add to your jar!)
LIFT 4 KIDS!: SUGAR RUSH!!!
Wednesday, January 28, 5:00-6:00 PM
Did your family wrap up 2025 with a lot of sugary sweets? Yeah... us too!
Join medical students from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School for a lighthearted workshop where kids will work together to test their food group knowledge! We'll even get a little messy with a fun sugar-pouring activity to take a closer look at what we're really putting in our bodies. We'll finish up with a craft about good nutrition and tell you how to earn a small reward next time you come to the library!