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Library Children's Programs are designed for individuals and families, and not for preschool classes or groups. Groups may call us to arrange a special program and class visit to the library: 973.762.1688 ext 5001 or email us at kids@maplewoodlibrary.org
Program dates are subject to change. Please check our online library calendar the morning of the event for any updates.
FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Baby Lapsit Storytime
For ages birth to 18 months, with a participating adult
For very young children you can hold in your arms or who are learning to crawl. Experience a lively storytime with songs and rhymes that foster a love of reading.
Main Library: Thursdays @ 10:30am - November 6
Hilton Branch: Mondays @ 10:30am - November 3, 10, 17
Toddler Storytime
For ages 1-3, with a participating adult
Early literacy fun with stories, songs, movement and rhymes. This program is designed for toddlers and young preschool children.
Main Library: Tuesdays @ 10:30 - November 4, 18
Hilton Branch: Wednesdays @ 4pm - November 5, 12, 19
Wilma and the Wingers
Main Library: Saturday, November 8 @ 11am
Inclusive storytime with live music for kids of all ages
FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
Homework Quiet Zone for grades 2-5
Main Library: Monday - Thursday from 2:30-6:30pm while school is in session (unless another program is scheduled)
A quiet space for kids in grade 2 - 5 to study, read, or do homework.
Family Art Workshop
Hilton Branch: Saturday, November 29 at 10:30 am
Join us for a sock puppet-making workshop with local artist Katey Darago from Oakland Rd. Art Club. All materials will be provided.
Read to a Dog
Hilton Branch: Thursday, November 6 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
For school age children & tweens
A relaxed group environment for school-age kids and tweens to build confidence and reading skills. Kids take turns reading to a furry friend … in a group setting. Bring something to read aloud, or arrive early enough to have time to pick out a book to read.
FOR ALL AGES
Coloring Fun
Main Library: Fridays from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Drop in on Fridays (unless another program is scheduled),Coloring fun for families with children. Tune out and relax.
Builders Club
For ages 2 years & up – with a participating adult
Join us for an hour of imagination and building with blocks and LEGOs.
Hilton Branch: Thursday November 13 @ 6-7 pm
Lego Club
For ages 3 years & up – with a participating adult
Join us for an hour of imagination and building with LEGOs.
Main Library: Friday, November 25 from 3:30-4:30
Family Game Night
Main Library: Monday, November 3 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm
Enjoy some oversized (and regular-sized) games with family and friends!
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this program possible!
Homeschool Tuesdays
Main Library: Tuesday, November 18 from 11:30am - 1:30pm
A meet up & resource sharing for homeschooling families and families who want to know more about homeschooling. Families of all ages are welcome.
The Penny Power Project - Financial literacy for kids
4 weeks beginning October 16 / 4-5 pm at Main Library Register
- The history and the functions of money
- Exchange rates
- Functions of money, and how they can be applied to students' lives
- Differentiating needs vs. wants
- The basics of savings, investing, and budgeting
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