Kids

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ABCmouse

ABCmouse is only available inside the library

Kids Events

Contact Karen Stuppi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 732-745-5108 x31 with any questions about Children's programming.
For in-person programs, please note that face masks must be worn inside the library's community room.

Read and Play

Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. at the library.
Register.

Children ages 0-4 and their caregivers are invited to listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun during this bilingual program. Register here to attend in person. Contact Karen Stuppi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 732-745-5108 x31 with any questions.

Young Athletes

Wednesdays, January 11 through March 1, from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. at the library.
Registration full as of December 22.

Children ages 2-7 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a variety of athletic activities. We will spend about 35 minutes rotating to different stations, such as playing catch, tossing beanbags, bouncing a ball, and more. This program is sponsored by Special Olympics NJ and is open to children of all abilities. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call to join the waiting list. All children must participate with a parent or guardian; all participants must wear athletic shoes.

Beautiful Shades of Brown

Thursday, February 16 at 4:00 p.m. at the library.
Register.

As part of African American History Month, we will celebrate the artist Laura Wheeling Waring with a reading of Beautiful Shades of Brown by Nancy Churnin. We will then create our own pictures using only brown crayons and will see for ourselves the many beautiful shades of brown there are! This program is for K-6 children. Register at tinyurl.com/BeautyNB or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.

Lego Club

Third Tuesday of each month (2/21, 3/21, 4/18) at 4:00 p.m. at the library.
Register.

Lego Club is for children in grades K-6. We will provide a variety of Lego blocks, Lego wheels, and Lego creatures. Just bring your imagination and your readiness to build! Register at tinyurl.com/ClubLego.

Chalk Doodles

Would you like to receive a personalized chalk doodle for your child from Ms. Karen? Just send your child’s first name and the name of their favorite animal to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and she will email you back a photo of the chalk doodle!
¿Le gustaría recibir un dibujito de tiza personalizado para su hijo por la Sra. Karen? ¡Simplemente envíe el nombre de su hijo y el nombre de su animal favorito a This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. y ella le enviará por correo electrónico una foto del dibujito de tiza!

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Brainfuse HelpNow* Fact Monster Khan Academy Word Central ABC MouseABCmouse is only available inside the library

*As of October 2020: The New Brunswick Free Public Library is pleased to offer access to Brainfuse's remote tutoring and homework help service, with thanks to the Library Foundation. Tutors are available virtually every day from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. EDT. You will need a New Brunswick Free Public Library card number to access the site from outside of the library; if you do not have a library card or your card is expired, please call the library at 732-745-5108 ext. 25 or visit our Library Card page for information. Creating a Brainfuse account is optional, but enables more functions.