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Kids Events
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Read and Play
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
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Children ages 0-4 and their caregivers are invited to listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun during this bilingual program. Registration suggested at tinyurl.com/LeeYJuega.
Lego Club
Last Wednesday of each of the first 5 months of 2025 (January 29, February 26, March 26, April 30, and May 28) at 4:00 p.m.
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K-6 children are invited to create using a variety of Lego bricks. They can either choose a Lego challenge or build whatever they want. Parents are welcome to build, too! Registration suggested at tinyurl.com/ClubLego.
Solar Science Thursdays
Thursdays, May 1 - 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
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On all but the last Thursday of May, K-6 children are invited to learn about the power of the sun with a variety of activities and special solar science tools. Use a sunspotter, bake with a solar oven, create a solar print, and more! Registration encouraged at tinyurl.com/SolarSci.
Pollinators Program
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
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June is National Pollinators Month! Children are invited to listen to a story, do a craft, and play a game while learning about the power of pollinators. We will also try to observe pollinators in action in the library garden. Registration suggested at tinyurl.com/GardenNBFPL.
Summer Kickoff
Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Adults and children of all ages are invited to kick off the summer at the library. We will have snacks, giveaways, craft activities, and information about all of our summer challenges and how you can win prizes. Registration suggested at tinyurl.com/NBKickoff.
Nutrition Education for Families
Tuesdays, June 24 - July 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
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Presented by NJ SNAP-ED, this 6-session series has families create healthy and tasty snacks together. They will learn simple ways to eat healthier while enjoying dishes they make themselves. Registration encouraged at tinyurl.com/KidsCookNB.
Color Our World
Wednesdays, June 25 - August 13, at 4:00 p.m.
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K-6 children are invited to a series of painting workshops. Each week they will learn about a different artist and then create a painting inspired by that artist's style. Registration suggested at tinyurl.com/PinturaNB.
Tie Dye a T-Shirt
Thursday, June 26 at 4:00 p.m.
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K-6 children are invited to create a colorful t-shirt. Plain white t-shirts in youth sizes S, M, and L will be provided. Use the registration form to select your size. If you need a different size, you are welcome to bring your own t-shirt. Registration is required at: tinyurl.com/TieDyeNB.
MASST (Math And Science Story Time)
Mondays, June 30 - August 18, at 11:00 a.m.
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Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to a Spanish-language story time that introduces basic math and science topics. Ms. Linda Stork has provided this 8-session series every summer since 2012. Families listen to stories, do hands-on activities, learn ways to reinforce concepts at home, and receive books each session. Registration encouraged at tinyurl.com/mathsciNB.
Rainbow Reactions
Thursdays, July 3, 10, & 31, and August 7 & 14, at 4:00 p.m.
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K-6 children are invited to do a variety of colorful STEM activities from creating a rainbow crystal to working with UV beads to making their own kaleidoscope and more. Registration encouraged at tinyurl.com/RainbowNB.
Eyes of the Wild
Thursday, July 24, at 4:00 p.m.
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Each year the folks from Eyes of the Wild provide a fascinating program, introducing attendees to a variety of animals. In the past, they have brought wallabies, porcupines, snakes, sugar gliders, alligators, and more. All ages are invited to see what they will show us this year. Registration is required at tinyurl.com/AnimalesVivos.
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
¿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
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