Week of 1/16/2022 Youth Updates

CLOSED - Jan. 17
in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
NEW: The library is currently closed for
in-person browsing and computer use.
All programs will be virtual.
Curbside services will be available.
Call 732-727-0212, x2 for more information.
Demco Monthly Literacy Calendars
Click the links above for a monthly calendar from DEMCO 
filled with daily seasonal activities
that will help your child build pre-reading skills.
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.
Weekly Programs
are virtual

Youth Services offers Surprise Book Bundles available for
curbside pick-up. A maximum of 15 books for children and teens will be selected by the Children's Room staff based upon your interests.
Click the link above for the request form.
Family FunDay
Sundays
between 1:00 & 4:00PM
Stop by the library on Sunday afternoon to pick up a family oriented activity or craft kit.
(virtual)
Friday, Jan. 21 @ 11:00AM
Ages 3-6
Songs, stories and a craft that you can pick up at the library.

Be sure to register at the link above so we can send you the Zoom link.
(virtual)
Monday, Jan. 24 @ 10:30AM
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. 

Register at the link above so we can send you the Zoom link.
Preschool Reading Program
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
This is a year-round program
for preschool children.
Please register your child online
at this link: READsquared. 

You may begin recording books online right away. Parents will need to continue recording books read on the paper log forms in order to claim your prizes
at the library.
Prizes are earned for every 25 books read and a free book may be selected
for every 100 books read!
Click the 1000 Books logo above to visit their website!
JUST for TEENS
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Wednesday, Jan. 19
@ 6:30PM
Open to teens in grades 7 to 12. Our year-round volunteer group decides on new activities for the library and makes public events for children and their own age groups.
Earn community service hours!
Register at the link above so we can send you the Zoom link.
(virtual)
Thursday, Jan. 20 @ 6:30PM
The Teen Book Club is starting up in the new year. Read the selected title in two parts and join your peers for a lively discussion on alternate Thursdays.

Register at the link above so we can send you the Zoom link.
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Check out the TAB Instagram account at the link above 
 for the latest events and contests! 

Be sure to like our page and follow @sayrevilletab!

NEW! Our building will be closed for browsing, in-person programs & computer use beginning Monday, January 3, 2022.

  • Call 732-727-0212, x2 to ask about our curbside services.

  • Masks are required to be worn at all times as per Sayreville Borough policy.

  • Borrowed items must be returned in the book drops which will be open 24/7.

  • Wifi will 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 but will be selected by the Children's Department staff based upon your child's interests.

  • Programs will be virtual.

  • 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