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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.
Lego Club
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 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.
Super Science
Tuesdays, February 3 & 17, March 3 & 17, April 7 & 21, and May 5 & 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
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K-6 children are invited to explore a variety of science concepts by learning about scientists through history and doing hands-on activities. In February we will learn about 2 African American science pioneers while having fun with Snap Circuits and paper circuits. In March we will learn about 2 women science pioneers while making paper airplanes and using drones. Additional science exploration will continue through May. Register at tinyurl.com/CoolSciNB.
Cognitive Kids
Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
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Researchers from Rutgers University's Cognition And Learning Center (CACL) want to know how your kids think! They will provide games, crafts, and activities for children ages 2-10. While your children are having fun, the cognitive scientists will tell you how their developing brains work. Register at tinyurl.com/RUCogKids.
Lego Club
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 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.
Young Athletes
Thursdays, February 26 - April 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
In this weekly program run in collaboration with Special Olympics New Jersey, children ages 2-7 and their caregivers are invited to celebrate what their children CAN do by participating together in basic athletic activities. Children will develop their skills in kicking, tossing, jumping, and more while rotating through stations and doing group activities. Registration is completed with 2 steps:
1. Register as a Young Athlete at www.sonj.org/sports/young-athletes/ya-registration
2. AND Register for the New Brunswick Library program at
www.sonj.org/sports/young-athletes/community-programs tinyurl.com/CoolSciNB.
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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