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Infant Story Time at Roseland Library
Join us for some entertaining, interactive stories! BOOK BABIES (ages 2 & under) - Tuesday-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 »Tots Club at Oakland Library
An unstructured, early literacy experience for children, birth to 24-months-old, and their caregiver. Come for playtime from 10:00 to 10:45 am, and stay for a short 15-minute segment of nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs! Registration is not required.
Find out more »Parent & Child Art Discovery Days at Perkins
New at Perkins Center, Moorestown! Parent and Child Art Discovery Days will feature free art based programs designed for children and their caregivers. 10:00-11:00am. 2019 Art Discovery Days Schedule: January 24 February 28 March 28 April 25 May 23 This series is FREE and open to the public. Social Artworking programs are focused on eliminating...
Find out more »Toddler Story Time at Clark Public Library
Tales for Tots: Stories, finger plays, and songs for active listeners. Geared toward ages 2-3 with a caregiver. Older children are welcome! 30 minutes of open play follows.
Find out more »Member Bring a Friend for FREE at Sahara Sam’s
A May Special for Sahara Sam’s Annual & Season Pass Holders Only! Bring-a-Friend for FREE Dates: Thursday, May 2nd Thursday, May 9th Thursday, May 16th Thursday, May 23rd Thursday, May 30th Offer valid from Open until Close We 💚 Pass Holders! This May, all Sahara Sam’s annual and season pass holders can make a...
Find out more »Penny’s Story Times at the Hoboken Museum
Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Thursday at 10:00 am and at 11 am. This program is supported by our family sponsor, Macy’s. Registration required. See homepage for link, posted at 10 am on the day before each...
Find out more »Penny’s Story Times at the Hoboken Museum
Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Thursday at 10:00 am and at 11 am. This program is supported by our family sponsor, Macy’s. Registration required. See homepage for link, posted at 10 am on the day before each...
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!
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Thursday Preschool Story Time at Egg Harbor Township Library
Suggested for ages 3-5. Registration required. Read books, do crafts, eat snacks & have fun. Please advise staff of any food allergies.
Find out more »Children’s Story Time at Bogota Library
C’mon down to our children’s section and enjoy a good story! Our storytimes are interactive and fun for all ages. Weekly on Thursdays at 10:30am. No registration required.
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 »Preschool Storytime at Egg Harbor Township Library
Suggested for ages 3-5. Registration required. Read books, do crafts, eat snacks & have fun. Please advise staff of any food allergies.
Find out more »Toddler Story Time at Closter Library
Thursdays - 10:30am Toddler Stories, Craft & Play - 2yr - 3yr, Most programs are open exclusively to Closter residents and require registration, unless designated as open to all. Register online at: http://closter.bccls.org/YS_signups.html
Find out more »Children’s Story Time at Short Stories Bookshop and Community Hub
The lovely and talented Miss B will be reading books to our smallest customers! You can expect a mix of classic and newly released stories during her reading. We'll be focusing on the pre-K crowd with this particular Storytime, but if older kiddies attend she'll read some wonderful picture books, as well.
Find out more »Morning Story Time at the Haddon Heights Library
Join us every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for Story Time. Parents and children 3 1/2 – 6 years old are welcome to enjoy a short story and craft.
Find out more »Music with Mr. Chris at Oradell Library
Mr. Chris returns to Oradell with his high-energy, interactive, musical program. Thursdays at 10:30 AM May 9 May 23 Recommended for toddlers & preschoolers! All are welcome, no registration necessary.
Find out more »Baby Play and Read at Ventnor Library
Suggested for ages 12-36 months. Bring your little one for a morning of themed stories, songs, stretches, rhymes, puppets, felt boards, finger plays & more. Designed to develop early literacy skills. Ask how to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program while you're here.
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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 »Children Story Time and Songs at Millburn Library
Silly Songs and Stories Babies, toddlers and preschoolers along with their parents and caregivers are invited to "Silly Songs & Stories" with Miss Sue. This weekly event is filled with fun stories, finger plays, singing and movement! For ages up to 5. Class runs about 30 minutes.
Find out more »Infant Story Time at Bloomfield Library
Baby & Me (Ages 0-18 mo) Stories & Song Thursdays @ 11:00
Find out more »Penny’s Story Times at the Hoboken Museum
Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Thursday at 10:00 am and at 11 am. This program is supported by our family sponsor, Macy’s. Registration required. See homepage for link, posted at 10 am on the day before each...
Find out more »Penny’s Story Times at the Hoboken Museum
Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Thursday at 10:00 am and at 11 am. This program is supported by our family sponsor, Macy’s. Registration required. See homepage for link, posted at 10 am on the day before each...
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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!
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Drop in Craft at the New Providence Library
Open drop-in craft. Make and take home a paper craft.
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Teen Thursdays at Bound Brook Library
Relax after school with activities like video games, ping pong, and board games. Snacks will be served.
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Girls Book Club at Otto Bruyns Public Library in Northfield
Inviting all sassy, snack loving Middle School and older girls to join us. We do book talks, read short stories, poetry and articles throughout the school year. This group provides a space for positive support and encouragement academically and socially.
Find out more »3:30 pm
LEGO Club at Ferry Avenue Branch Library in Camden
Use your creativity and our Lego blocks to make some great work! Also featuring new Legos!
Find out more »Crafternoon at Lee Memorial Library in Allendale
Crafternoons are our drop-in craft program for all ages. It meets on Thursdays at 3:30PM. Ms. Alessandra will lead children through a new craft each week. Younger children should attend with an adult.
Find out more »Lego Club at South Plainfield Public Library
Come join us for Lego Club on Thursdays at 3:30.
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Pre-K Story Time at Fairfield Library
Ages 3-5. Join us for stories, songs, and activities!
Find out more »4:30 pm
Creative Kids Story and Craft – Clifton Allwood Library
Listen to a story then explore your creativity with a craft! This program is for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. No registration required.
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Story Time Events at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair
Saturday, April 13, 10:30am Beth Ferry Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish Saturday, May 18, 10:30am Julie Fogliano If I was the Sunshine Thursday, May 23, 5:30pm Ben Brashares Being Edie is Hard Today Find out more about Watchung Booksellers - taken from a JFF article. Watchung Booksellers Story Time Attending book readings with my...
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Lego Club – Toms River Library
May 9 - Let’s Play Legos Ages 4-6 We supply the Lego’s, you supply the imagination Registration is Required, Registration Begins April 25, 2019 Please register each child separately. May 23 & June 27 - Join us for some building fun. We supply the LEGOS, you supply the imagination. Ages 6 – 12 Registration Required,...
Find out more »7:00 pm
Night Rhymes at Franklin Township Library
Encourage language development in your little ones! Parents or grandparents are invited to share some nursery rhyme fun with their children ages 0 - 4 years. This program is designed to help increase your child's attention span by alternating active rhymes, chants, and quiet activities. Please allow enough time to check in at the Children's...
Find out more »L.L.Bean Clinics for Kids in Marlton
Stop by the L.L.Bean store in Marlton for informational clinics! Clinics are FREE! Make sure you visit https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/1000001722 to reserve your spot! Kid friendly Clinics at L.L.Bean Schedule: Camping with Kids - Thursday, May 23 ~ 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Find out more »Twilight Tales Story Time at Somerville Library
Early evening stories and songs for children and their caregivers. This program recommended for children ages 24-60 months. Siblings are welcome. Pajamas a plus.
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