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Monday, February 18, 2019

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Mad Science:
Fire & Ice
Thurs. Feb. 7
6:30PM
Gr. K-5


Learn about science and enjoy a show with experiments involving air pressure, flash paper, Eggbert, Bernoulli's Principle and dry ice. 
Registration required.



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Book Snacks
Wed. Feb. 13
4:30PM
K-Gr. 3

Open to children in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade. All snacks are first-come, first-serve. Attend this snack-time session to explore new books recommended by your friends and share your favorite parts of each. 


Drop-in
Valentine's  Activities
Thurs. Feb. 14
5:00PM

Kids and their parents are invited to drop in for some games, a scavenger hunt, a craft and more as we celebrate Valentine's Day in the Children's Room! These self-guided activities begin at 5:00pm. No registration required.



Chess Club
Sun. Feb. 17
1:05PM
Ages 7+

Questions? You can email: [email protected] 
Please register again as we are trying to update the original registration list.



 
Eat & Read
Wed. Feb. 27
4:30PM
Gr. 4-6


  Open to Grades 4-6. Make reading fun with friends! Enjoy snacks and refreshments in this focused setting.


Trading Card Day
Sun. Feb. 24
1:00-4:00PM
All Ages

Bring your Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Magic: The Gathering cards for this community-led game day. 



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STEM Explorers
Wed. Feb. 27
6:00PM
Gr. K-5

Explore the mysteries of the heart in this biology-focused session.
Registration required, begins Feb 10.





WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Baby Steps
Mondays, Feb. 4, 11 & 25
10:00AM
Ages 0-18 months
 
Learn how to sing songs, share rhymes, and engage your little ones from ages 0-18 months. A socializing and play time will occur 
at the end of the class. 
First come, first served.   


Creative Kids
Tuesdays, Feb. 5, 12 & 26
6:30PM
Ages 3+

Create your own make and take craft with a parent/caregiver. Ages 3 and up. Program is limited to 24 children, first come, first served.



Think & Play
Tuesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26
11:00AM
Thursdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28
12:30PM
Ages 2 & up 

Join us for a movement-based story-time to get your child ready  for school.  Tuesdays & Thursdays, no registration required; first come, first served until session is full.


Crazy 8s Math Club

Thursdays
Feb. 21 & 28
Mar. 7, 14 & 21
6:00PM
Gr. 3-5

Students in grades 3-5 are invited to join Crazy 8s, where you'll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...it's a totally new kind of math club!
Sponsored by Bedtime Math.
Registration required at the link below. Students are encouraged to attend all eight sessions for the maximum benefit.



Storytime Surprise
Fridays, Feb. 1, 8, 15 & 22
11:00AM
Ages 2-6

A different story-time format each week.
It may be a craft, a dance party, or making a delicious snack! Ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Limit 24 children, first come basis. 


Please check our  Events Calendar
for additional programs.
FOR TEENS!

Anime Showcase
Fri. Feb. 1 & 22
3:15PM
Grades 6-12 

Drop-in to the YA Room for a snack and screening of a new anime feature each month.
This is a teen-focused after-school program for grades 6-12.  


Homework Club
Tues., Wed., & Thurs.
Feb. 5, 6, & 7
Feb. 12, 13 & 14
Feb. 19, 20, & 21
Feb. 26, 27 & 28
2:30PM
Grades 6-12 

Registration and Library Card Required. Grades 6-12. Only 10 spots a day!  Register for each day you wish your teen to attend. Each day has a separate registration. You must reserve your place in advance.


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Teen Advisory Board
Wed.
 Feb. 6
5:00PM
Grades 7-12 

 Our year-round volunteering group. Earn community service hours by serving on this board.   



Dungeons & Dragons
Fri. Feb  
. 8
3:15PM
Gr. 4-12

Play a continuing campaign with friends.
    



Teen Craft
Fri.  Feb. 8
3:15PM
Grades 6 -12 

Join us for a surprise craft!





Poetry Slam
Tues. Feb. 19
5:30PM
Teens only

A guest speaker from Center of Empowerment will speak healthy relationships from 5:30-6:00PM. At 6:00PM, we will begin our Annual Poetry Slam with guest judges from the Mobile Family Success Center. There will be refreshments!



Total Tutoring
February 4, 11 & 25
4:30-6:30PM

Is your child struggling in school? Are other tutoring centers not working? Then join Total Tutoring today! It is run by high school students who want to give back to the community by helping our future leaders excel.
Tutoring is available for students in grades K-10 in math, science, English, history and world language. Register online at the Total Tutoring website,  https://totaltutoringk122.wixsite.com/home. Please arrive at the beginning of the session.
  • All students must bring their own school materials to sessions.
  • This is a volunteer organization, so sessions are completely free of charge.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The concept is simple,
the rewards are priceless!
Sign up at the Children's Reference Desk. 
Keep a log of each book you read with your baby, toddler, or preschooler. Earn prizes for every 25 books read and a free book for every 100 books!

    Welcome to our newest members!
Abena B.
Efia B.

Congratulations to these children who achieved new goals!
Ahana D. - 100
Hyde - 200
Nimrit S. - 500
Ekam S. - 500
Inara - 600


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Enjoy a family outing with our
MUSEUM PASSES!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Sayreville Public Library.

The Sayreville Public Library circulates museum passes to
Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton,
the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum in NYC, and 
the Battleship New Jersey in Camden.

Please note: Grounds for Sculpture and Battleship New Jersey will be closed weekdays throughout January and February.

 Pass policies
Passes will be checked out for 2 days (example: check a pass out on Monday and it will be due back on Wednesday). 
 Reservations may be made up to 2 months in advance by speaking with a reference librarian.
Details have been posted on our  website.

If you enjoy the museum pass program,
we encourage you to make a donation to the Friends of the SPL 
and consider joining them.
Questions? Comments?
 
 Do not hesitate to call Hannah or Marie at 
732-727-0212  ex. 26
or email: [email protected]
They would LOVE to speak with you!

  
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