Read and Play

Wednesdays from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.

Parents and other caregivers: bring your little ones for storytime and play at the library!

Open to ages 0-4.

More Play Time

Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Join Ms. Luz from The Children's Center of Middlesex County for some additional play time immediately after the library's Read & Play Story Time. (Come to either or both!)

Open to ages 0-4.

Kids' Community Council

Tuesdays (through August 14, with no meeting on July 17) at 4:00 p.m.

Are you in grade 5, 6, 7, or 8? Are you a resident of New Brunswick, and interested in making your community a better place? Are you free on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. to attend meetings? If you answered yes to all of these, come join the Kids' Community Council! We are New Brunswick kids who meet once a week to discuss issues important to us and help take care of the library. Snacks provided.

If you have not already registered, please fill out the registration form at this link, or pick up a copy in the Children's Room. Any questions, ask Ms. Chelsea.

Know the Author

Thursdays, June 7 through 28, at 4:00 p.m.

Learn about Eric Velasquez, award-winning illustrator and author of many books, who will be visiting the library on June 30. Hear some of his stories and do related crafts in preparation for his exciting visit!

For children in grades K-6. Ms. Linda Stork will join us on June 21 and 28, so the events on these dates will be presented in both English and Spanish!

M.A.S.S.T.

Tuesdays, June 19 through August 14 (with no meeting on July 3) at 6:00 p.m., for native English speakers.
Wednesdays, June 20 through August 15 (with no meeting on July 4) at 6:00 p.m., for native Spanish speakers.

Math And Science Story Times are back! This summer, join the Children's department for free bilingual story-times featuring stories, songs, and activities designed to introduce children ages 2-5 to important math and science concepts! Parental attendance is required.

Native English speakers should plan to attend Tuesday evening sessions, and native Spanish speakers should plan to attend Wednesday evening sessions. All sessions will be held in the New Brunswick Free Public Library’s Carl T. Valenti Community Room.

Registration required. For more information, visit or call the children’s circulation desk at 732-745-5108 ext. 16.

Summer Reading Kick-Off

Saturday, June 23, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Sign up for the summer reading program, get your goody bag, and participate in fun activities! Libraries rock!

For all ages.
Please note that the Children's Room will be closed on this date except for the program.

Author Visit

Saturday, June 30, at 2:00 p.m.

Meet author and illustrator Eric Velasquez, winner of the Pura Belpré award for his book Grandma's Gift!

For all ages.
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring Mr. Velasquez's visit.

Magic of Recycling

Monday, July 2, at 4:00 p.m.

A fun, interactive program of comedy, magic, and puppets! Sponsored by the Middlesex County Department of Public Safety and Health.

For all ages.

Rocks Rock!

Thursdays, July 5 through 19, at 4:00 p.m.; with a special event on July 26.

For kids in grades K - 6: Study all kinds of rocks, watch a rock tumbler in action, and get your own set of rocks to take home!

On July 26, there will be a special presentation by the Rutgers Geology Museum for kids in grades K-3 at 2:00 p.m. and for those in grades 4-6 at 3:30 p.m.

Home Depot Workshop

Mondays, July 9 and August 13, at 10:30 a.m.

Registration required: please sign up in the Children's Room or call 732-745-5108 ext. 16

For children in grades K-6.

Garden Club

Mondays, July 16 & 30 and August 6 & 27, at 10:30 a.m.

Listen to garden-related stories, do an activity, and see how the library garden is growing!

For children in grades K-6.

Bonk!

Tuesday, July 17, at 4:00 p.m.

An Expressive Drum & Percussion Workshop, presented by Drumhead Enterprises, for children ages 4-10.

Kids have fun expressing themselves with this 1 hour interactive program as they are introduced to interesting drums and percussive instruments from around the world. The kids will learn basic hand drum and percussion techniques, 'talk' to one another using drums, and make their own rhythms as they sharpen their listening skills and learn about musical dynamics. Using some exotic instruments, the group will even create the sounds of their own rainforest!

Animals Rock!

Monday, July 23, at 3:00 p.m.

Did you know a wallaby has a special call for its baby, alligators make a boom sound in B Flat, and groundhogs whistle? We’ll discuss these and other surprising sounds animals use while seeing and hearing the animals live at the library! Presented by Eyes of the Wild.

For all ages.