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Kids Events
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Cuentos y Canciones
Mondays at 11:00 a.m.
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This all-Spanish story time is for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. Registration suggested at tinyurl.com/NBcuentos.
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.
Reading Buddies
Wednesdays, October 1 - December 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.(excluding November 5 & 26).
Register.
Reading Buddies is an after-school mentorship program run by the Rutgers University Youth Empowerment Club. Rutgers students guide K-6 children in reading, arts and crafts, and other activities.
Register at tinyurl.com/ReadBuds2025. Contact
RU Pilot Me
Fridays, October 3 - December 5, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. (excluding November 28).
RU Pilot Me is a community service-oriented organization that enriches the kids in the local New Brunswick area through play and practical activities. This free mentoring program is provided by Rutgers University students. For more information, please contact
Lego Club
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
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K-6 children are invited to create with a variety of Legos each month. Each session, they will be given a new theme. They can either build according to the theme or create something completely different. The main goal is to have fun! Each child's creation will be on display in the library for a month. Register at tinyurl.com/ClubLego.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Month
Through the month of November.
Stop by the Children's Room anytime the library is open to do a craft!
Telescope Night
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Register.
All ages are invited to view the moon, stars, and planets with a high-powered telescope guided by Zach Lichtmann from AmazingAstroverse.com. Additional smaller telescopes will also be available to try out. If clouds prevent clear viewing, the alternate date for this event will be November 6. Register at tinyurl.com/TelescopeNB.
Spelling Bee
Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
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Children in grades 4-6 and their families are welcome to join us for our first spelling bee! Winners will receive prizes and have a chance to show their spelling skills. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Register at tinyurl.com/NBFPLSB2025 to receive the list of words included in the competition.
Lego Club
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Register.
K-6 children are invited to create with a variety of Legos each month. Each session, they will be given a new theme. They can either build according to the theme or create something completely different. The main goal is to have fun! Each child's creation will be on display in the library for a month. 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
¿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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In-person, one-on-one Homework Help is available at certain times. Please visit our Tutoring Page for details.
Try these sites for homework help or general learning!
ABC MouseABCmouse is only available inside the library Explora Primary School* Fact MonsterIXL Learning Khan Academy Kids Starfall
*EBSCO Explora is available through JerseyClicks, provided by the New Jersey State Library. You will need a New Jersey library card number to access the site from outside of the library.
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