Week of 10/23/2022 Youth Updates

The library is open for

in-person browsing and computer use.

The mask mandate has been lifted

for patrons and staff,

although you are still welcome to wear one.

Curbside services are still available.

Call 732-727-0212, x2 for more information.

Demco Monthly Literacy Calendars

October Early Literacy Calendar

Click the links above for a monthly calendar from DEMCO

filled with daily seasonal activities

that will help your child build pre-reading skills.

October Reading Activity Calenda r

Click the link above for daily seasonal book suggestions with activity

tie-ins for your emerging and independent readers!

Links to some stories are included.

Special Events

Halloween Craft night

Wednesday, Oct. 26

@ 6:30 pm

Make a spooky Halloween Craft. Open to kids ages 5 to 10.

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Monster Storytime

Thursday, Oct. 27

@ 4:30 pm

Join us for a monster-themed storytime and make your own monster. Open to ages 5 - 10.

Halloween Parade

Saturday, Oct. 29

@ 11:00 am

Dress up in your costume to trick or treat around the library! Open to kids ages 0- 10.

Mad Science Experiments

Saturday, Oct. 29

@ 3:30 pm

Become a mad scientist at this spooky event. Watch some experiments and conduct some of your own! Open to ages 7 and up.

Weekly Programs

Total Tutoring

Mondays from 4:30-6:30PM

Next session: Oct. 24

Gr. K-12

Local teen volunteers tailor their tutoring program to your specific needs. This free program takes place weekly on Monday nights during the school year. This is an in-person tutoring session.

Please register at the following link:

https://totaltutoringk122.wixsite.com/home

Registration is required at the link in the heading.

Silly Songs and Stories

Mondays @ 10:30AM

Next Session: Oct. 24

Ages 0-3

Sing, dance, play, and listen to stories! This program is 30 minutes of songs and stories followed by 30 minutes of free play. This storytime is open to kids ages 0-3.

Lego Club

Alternate Thursdays @ 6:30PM

Next session: Nov. 3

Ages 6-13

Join our Lego club to make a creation that fits the building challenge.

Registration is not required.

Stories and Crafts

Fridays @ 11:00AM

Next session: October 28

Ages 3-6

Songs, stories and a craft. This program is an in person program, masks are required indoors, thank you!

Registration required at the link above.

Just for Teens

Anime Showcase

Friday, Nov. 4 @ 3:00PM

Gr. 6-12

Meet up with fellow manga fans and explore anime!

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Wednesday, Oct. 26

@ 3:00PM

Gr. 7-12

Teen Advisory Board is our year-round volunteering group. Help decide on new activities for the library and make public events for children and their own age groups.

Our building is open for browsing, in-person programs & computer use. The mask mandate has been lifted.

Curbside service is still available. Call 732-727-0212, x2. for details.

Wifi is still be available for use in your car in our parking lot.

Books may be placed on hold from other open libraries.

Youth Services Surprise Book Bundles may still be requested for multiple children and teens in a family. Items will be selected by the Children's Department staff based upon your child's interests.

Youth Services Surprise Book Bundle request form.

Programs are being presented both in-person and virtually. Check our Events Calendar for details.

Stay engaged with us on social media (links below) for the latest updates. We have helpful links, activities, and even story times for children.

Online resources, such as eLibraryNJ, Hoopla, Libby, and our databases are available for home access 24/7! Directions can be found on our website under the Digital Library & Popular Databases headings.

We hope to see you soon.

Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Rd., Parlin, NJ 08859