Week of 1/4/2026 Youth Updates


CLOSED

Monday Jan. 19

for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day


NEW! Sayreville Public Library is pleased to announce our new subscription to

Comics Plus, 
an online resource for graphic novels, manga, and picture books!

Click on the link on our homepage to access the entire site 
or click
here to access just the kids content.

Sign in with your library card number and choose your favorites.

All books are ebooks to read online.


Parents' Corner

January Early Literacy Calendar

January Reading Activity Calendar



Click the links above for daily seasonal book suggestions with activity tie-ins for your emerging and independent readers!

Special Events

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Cozy Comics Winter Reading Challenge!

December 31, 2025 - January 31, 2026


Click the link in the title above to join our

January Beanstack Bingo reading challenge and explore our new Comics Plus resource (described above)!

  • Earn a coloring book when you register!


  • Earn your first raffle ticket along with this cute penguin reading buddy when you complete 4 challenges in a row for your first Bingo!


  • Complete all 16 challenges to fill your Bingo card and earn a snowman eraser, colored pencils, and two more raffle tickets to put towards our special prize drawing on February 2, 2026!

Adventures in Weaving

Thursday, Jan. 8

@ 6:30PM

Ages 6-12


Learn basic weaving skills in this class. Registration is required as supplies are limited.


Registration begins Dec 22 at the link in the title, above left. Please register each child individually. 

Lego Club

Wednesday, Jan. 14

@ 6:30 pm

Ages 7-12


Join our Lego club to make a creation that fits the 40-minute building challenge. 


Registration is not required for this event. 

YoBoo

Saturday, Jan. 17

@ 11:00 am

Ages 5-11


Yoga Bootcamp for kids!


Registration is required at the link in the title, above left. 

Kids Crochet Club

Saturday, Jan. 17

@ 3:00 pm

Ages 7-12



Join us for crochet club. Bring your projects you are working on and crochet with us. Beginners are welcome! Space is Limited.


Registration required at the link in the title, above left, beginning Jan 2. Please register all children individually.


Weekly Events

Family FunDay Sunday!

Sundays 1:00-4:00PM

All Ages

Drop in on Sunday afternoons anytime between 1:00 and 4:00PM for some together time with your child. A self-guided craft or activity will be available most weeks.


No registration necessary

Silly Songs & Stories

Mondays 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.


No registration necessary.

Total Tutoring

Mondays 4:30-6:30PM

Resumes Jan. 12

Kindergarten-Grade 12


Local teen volunteers tailor their tutoring program to your specific needs. This free program takes place weekly on Monday nights when school is in session. This is an in-person tutoring session for students in Kindergarten through high school.



Register at the link in the title, above left.

Stay & Play

Wednesdays 10:30AM

Ages 1-3

Play and socialize with other kids and caregivers at this unstructured free play time. 


No registration necessary

Stories and Crafts

Friday, Jan. 9 @ 11:00AM

Ages 3-6


Join us for songs, stories, and a craft.


Registration required at the link in the title, above left, beginning Dec 30.

Teens

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Wednesday, Jan. 14

@ 3:00 pm

Gr. 7-12

Teen Advisory Board is our year-round volunteering group for teens. Earn community service hours as you help decide on new activities for the library and make public events for children and their own age groups.

Teens Paint Mini Houses

Thursday, Jan. 8 @ 3:00 pm

Gr. 6-12


One part vintage puzzle, one part building a mini town, and all artistic expression! Join us in the meeting room as we put together and paint mini houses. 


Register at the link in the title, above left.

Cozy Cartoons

Friday, Jan. 23 @ 3:00PM

Gr. 6-12


Wrap up your holiday break with our first cartoon fest of the new year! Snacks will be provided.


Register at the link in the title, above left.

Our building is open for browsing, in-person programs

& computer use.


  • Wifi is available for use in your car in our parking lot.
  • Books may be placed on hold from other libraries.
  • 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 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 Research tab and Popular Databases heading.


We look forward to welcoming you!

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