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Infant Story Time at McCowan Memorial Library in Pitman
Infant Storytime: Books for Bright Beginners (0-2 years) Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m. "Books for Bright Beginners" takes place every Tuesday and Wednesday during the school year. Age-appropriate programs, revolving around weekly themes, consist of books, stories, crafts, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays which make a multi-sensory experience for children. No registration is required.
Find out more »9:00 am
Infant/Toddler Play Group at Glen Ridge Library
This drop-in play group encourages socialization among children up to 4 years old. The library will provide age appropriate toys and books to play with while here. Caregivers are required to stay with their children while participating in the group. No registration is required. Open to everyone.
Find out more »9:30 am
Infant Story Time at Roseland Library
Join us for some entertaining, interactive stories! BOOK BABIES (ages 2 & under) - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 am *This new format features projected streamed videos children can sing and dance along with!
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Story Time at the Avalon Public Library
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages.
Find out more »Preschool Story Time at Wayne Library
Picture Book Story Time - This story time is geared for ages 3 1/2 through 5. All children are expected to sit through the session independently. Stories, songs and related activities are based around a special theme. Sessions begin on Tuesday, February 5th and continue through Tuesday, April 23rd. Wayne residents only; Prior registration is required. Online registration...
Find out more »Story Time at Sparta Books in Sparta
Join Miss Michele for a story, songs and hands-on activities at this fun and educational program. Explore a different theme every week! We meet every Tuesday at Sparta Books from 10 to 11:00 a.m. For ages 18 months – to 5 years (parental supervision required). This is a FREE event, no RSVP needed.
Find out more »Infant Story Time at Vineland Library
Enjoy stories, songs and one-on-one time reading time. Ages 0-2 1/2 Register online: https://goo.gl/forms/C8vOwzIZ9pmcv9ap2
Find out more »Tot Time – North Wildwood
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am – 12:00pm Parent supervised playgroup for children up to 5 yrs. At North Wildwood Recreation Center
Find out more »Barnes and Noble Story Time in Livingston
Join us for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am. Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. We will introduce your little one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before!
Find out more »10:30 am
Story Time Barnes and Noble – Ledgewood
Join us for Storytime, sing-a-long and craft on Tuesdays at Barnes and Noble in Ledgewood Mall.
Find out more »Toddler Story Time at Lee Memorial Library
Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years, this story time includes songs, stories, and a process art craft, as well as a period of free play. All children must attend with a parent or caregiver. Classes run for 45 minutes. The same stories and crafts will be done on Tuesday and Wednesday. Drop-in.
Find out more »Preschool Story Time at Metuchen Library
Bookworms (ages 3-5) -- Story/Craft Program - We’ll read some stories, sing some songs and do a craft. Playtime will follow. No registration required.
Find out more »Story Time at Linwood Library
Story time with Miss Ariel is on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am for infants and preschoolers. Come for stories, songs, and a craft!
Find out more »Preschool Story Time- Bridgeton Library
Children from age two to six are invited to join our library story time. Have fun with songs, stories, and a small craft. New members welcome. Registration is not required. Funded by a Community Development Block Grant for Library Programming.
Find out more »Infant/Toddler Story Time at Hoboken Library
Story time for children ages 6 months to 2 1/2 years. Simple stories, songs, and games for children and a caregiver. Tickets for this event will be posted on Eventbrite at 10:30 AM the day before the scheduled program. There are two sessions: 10:30am - 11:00am and 11:30am - 12:00pm.
Find out more »Infant/Toddler Story Time at East Rutherford Library
Itty Bitty Babies Story Time Ages 0 up to 3 years old Tuesdays January 29th thru March 5th @ 10:30 am. Bring your babies for this fun 30 minute story time where we will read stories, sing songs and help babies develop their vocabulary. Afterwards there will be play time where the babies could socialize...
Find out more »Children’s Story Time at Demarest Library
Little Wigglers Storytime – for ages birth to 4 Every Monday at 2:30pm Every Tuesday at 10:30am Every Wednesday at 10:30am Questions? Call Miss Kate at (201) 768-8714
Find out more »Children’s Story Time at Cliffside Park Library
Children ages birth to 4 years old can join Mr. C for a storytime.
Find out more »L.L. Bean Story Time in Marlton
Join us in our L.L.Bean Tent for storytime at your local L.L.Bean store! During each session, we'll explore a different nature or outdoor theme, followed by related activities, games or crafts. Recommended for children ages 3-6. Caretakers must remain on-site and are welcome to join in the fun or spend the time shopping. Registration is...
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Toddler Story Time at Wayne Library
In this story time, the adult participates with the child along with the storyteller. Stories, songs and finger plays are included in each session. For children ages 2 & 3 with an adult. Sessions begin on Monday, February 4th and continue through Monday, April 22nd. Wayne residents only; Prior registration is required. Online registration begins...
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Barnes and Noble Weekly Story Time – Clifton
C’mon up to the Kids’ Department on the second floor and join us for a fun-filled Storytime!
Find out more »IndigoKids Story Time at The Mall at Short Hills
INDIGOKIDS PRESENTS: STORY TIME 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Join Indigo for storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m.
Find out more »Toddler Story Time at Bloomfield Library
Toddler Time (Ages 18 mo-3 yrs) Stories & Craft Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:00
Find out more »Weekly Storytime at Pottery Barn Kids
Join us each week as we read aloud from some of your favorite story books. Pottery Barn Kids NJ locations are: PRINCETON MARKET FAIR 3535 US-1 Princeton, NJ 08540 PROMENADE AT SAGEMORE 500 Route 73 South Marlton, NJ 08053 (856) 983-7916 GROVE WEST 546 Broad Street Shewsbury, NJ 07702 RIVERSIDE SQUARE One Riverside Square Hackensack,...
Find out more »Story Time at Otto Bruyns Public Library in Northfield
Preschool Story Hour provides young children with a Story Time, Music and Movement and a hands on craft or activity. We encourage fun, social interaction, motor skills development and comprehension skills. This time also provides a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to connect with other adults in the community. Meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11:00am.
Find out more »Baby Story Time at Woodbury Public Library
It’s never too early to read to your baby! Join us for songs, fingerplays, rhymes and stories geared just towards babies ages 0-23 months.
Find out more »11:30 am
Preschool Story Time at Roseland Library
Join us for some entertaining, interactive stories! MUSIC & MOVEMENT* (ages 3-5) - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 11:30 am *This new format features projected streamed videos children can sing and dance along with!
Find out more »11:45 am
Kids Music Program at Monroe Township Library (Middlesex County)
A musical event for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Come sing, dance and have fun! Registration is not required.
Find out more »1:30 pm
Preschool Story Time at Wayne Library
Picture Book Story Time - This story time is geared for ages 3 1/2 through 5. All children are expected to sit through the session independently. Stories, songs and related activities are based around a special theme. Sessions begin on Tuesday, February 5th and continue through Tuesday, April 23rd. Wayne residents only; Prior registration is required. Online registration...
Find out more »3:00 pm
Awesome Kids Book Club at Oakland Library
Grades 4 - 6 Book Club will meet each week after school and each month we’ll explore new novels and graphic novels along with themed activities. We will not meet on days when school is closed.
Find out more »Lego Club at Margate Library
Children ages 4 to 10 can join the Margate Library's Lego Builder Club on Tuesday afternoon.
Find out more »3:30 pm
Craft and Tutor Time at Ferry Avenue Library in Camden
Work on an easy craft that you can take home. All materials supplied. This occurs concurrently with Tutor Time, where volunteers from Cooper-Rowan Medical School provide homework help to children, as well as having games and healthy snacks. Ages 5-17.
Find out more »4:00 pm
STEM for Kids at Roxbury Library
Join us each Tuesday for a different activity that has to do with science, technology, engineering, art, or math! Recommended for ages 5 and up, though 3 and up may be able to participate with parent help.
Find out more »STEM for Kids at the Roxbury Library
Join us each Tuesday for a different activity that has to do with science, technology, engineering, art, or math! Recommended for ages 5 and up, though 3 and up may be able to participate with parent help.
Find out more »Maker Lab for Kids – Bogota Library
Roll up your sleeves and prepare to get MESSY as we explore the world around us through the lens of scientific discovery. A different scientific principles every week with experiments, crafts, and fun guaranteed!!! Registration for EACH week is required so we have an accurate count for supplies.
Find out more »Lego Club at Galloway Township Library
Suggested for ages 6 & older. Gather with other LEGO lovers to build something & show the rest of the group. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination.
Find out more »Lego Club at Galloway Township Library
Suggested for ages 6 & older. Gather with other LEGO lovers to build something & show the rest of the group. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination.
Find out more »4:30 pm
Family Movie & Craft Night at the Vineland Public Library
Family Movie and Craft Night — Children will make a craft immediately following the movie. Closed captioning is available upon request. Registration is required for this program. Participants are invited to bring their own refreshments. These films are being shown in compliance with a license from Movie Licensing USA, funded by The Friends of the Vineland...
Find out more »6:00 pm
Stages Festival: Schoolhouse Rock Live! in Waretown
The New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Stages Festival Presents: Schoolhouse Rock Live! A play performed by the Surflight Theater. Inspired by the Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math and more comes to the musical stage with modern lyrics, catchy melodies, upbeat dance sections and witty banter. For more information visit www.stagesfestival.org or www.njtheatrealliance.org....
Find out more »6:30 pm
Furry Buddies- Galloway Township Library
Read a story to Cody, Erin, or Freedom--therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children. Learn about the benefits of reading aloud to a therapy dog. Suggested for ages 6-14.
Find out more »Furry Buddies- Galloway Township Library
Read a story to Cody, Erin, or Freedom--therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children. Learn about the benefits of reading aloud to a therapy dog. Suggested for ages 6-14.
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