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 Calendar

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. 

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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. 

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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

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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!

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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.


Register at the link above.

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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.

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