Mercer County Library (NJ) Children's Programs

Preschool Storytime for Children ages 4-5 (without parent or caregiver) - Ewing Branch

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:51:00 +0200

The focus of this program is to decrease separation anxiety and encourage reading readiness in preparation for kindergarten..
Parent or caregiver must remain in the library.
Fridays at 11 a.m.

Bilingual storytime - Ewing Branch

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:17:00 +0200

For children, ages 2-8

November 12 at 1 p.m.

Thanksgiving Craft - Ewing Branch

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:17:00 +0200

For children K-5

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Thursday, November 19 at 4 p.m.

Challenge Your Wits with Board Games - Ewing Branch

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:47:00 +0200

For ages 5 and up.
Sundays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 1:30 p.m.

Music and Movement with Kelly’s Kids - Ewing Branch

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:39:00 +0200

For children, ages birth-7, with adult
Friday, November 13 at 11:30 a.m.

Musical Program Featuring Miss Amy - Ewing Branch

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:52:00 +0200

Musical program featuring Amy Otey for children, ages birth-7, with adult.
Friday, November 6 at 11:30 a.m.

Sing Along With Pat McKinley - Ewing Branch

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:27:00 +0200

Guitar sing-along with Pat McKinley for children, with adult.
Friday, November 20 at 11:30 a.m.

Nosing Around with the Maurers - Ewing Branch

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:58:00 +0200

Magic, music, and mayhem - you’ll laugh out loud at their crazy antics! Fun for the whole family!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Saturday, November 14 at 3 p.m.

Musical Program with Singer-Songwriter Miss Amy - Lawrence Branch

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:10:00 +0200

For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration is required.
Miss Amy (Amy Otey) is a spirited and lively singer/songwriter who grew up in Kansas. Delighting multitudes of children and adults with her live shows, she has appeared at venues throughout the central New Jersey and Philadelphia area, including the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts, Odette’s Cabaret and major NJ state funded special events. Miss Amy has won wide acclaim for family entertainment by fostering children’s imaginations through her music.
Thursday, November 5 at 10:30 a.m.

Sing Along With Pat McKinley - Lawrence Branch

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:52:00 +0200

Guitar sing-along with Pat McKinley for ages 6 and under with a caregiver.
Friday, November, 13 at 10 a.m. in Room.

Family Movie - Lawrence Branch

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:06:00 +0200

The Santa Clause 3
Rated G
No registration required. Caregivers should supervise children throughout the film.
Sunday, November 29 at 2 p.m.

Wii For YAs - Lawrence Branch

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:10:00 +0200

Anyone in grades 6-9 is welcome to join us for a night of open play on the Nintendo Wii! Observers are welcome.
Monday, November 23 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 30 at 6:30 pm. In the activity room.

Paper-folding: Make a Holiday Decoration - Lawrence Branch

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:13:00 +0200

For ages 3-10.
Registration required.
Sunday, November 22, at 2:00 p.m.

Family Wii Gaming - Lawrence Branch

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0200

For ages 12 and under with a caregiver.
Sunday, December 13 from 2-3:30 p.m.

Make a Sun Catcher - Lawrence Branch

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:48:00 +0200

Make a decoration
For ages 2-10
No registration.
Sunday December 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

Decorate a Holiday Ornament - Lawrence Branch

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:00:00 +0200

FREE!
For ages 8+
Registration required 882-9246
Saturday, December 5 at 2 p.m.

Kids' MusicRound - Lawrence Branch

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:50:00 +0200

For ages 2 months to 4 years with a caregiver.
FREE.
Session is 45 minutes.
Monday December 14 at 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. (please choose ONE)
Registration is required. Register in person or by phoning the library at (609) 882-9246.

Stories with Santa - Lawrence Branch

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:13:00 +0200

Join us for stories with Santa and a holiday sing-along. Refreshments and a craft will be included. Bring your own camera.
Registration is required to receive a number for your turn.
**Groups & schools can not be accommodated.
Friday, December 11 at 10:30 a.m.

Family Movie - Lawrence Branch

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:19:00 +0200

Up
Rated PG
For children of all ages
Monday, December 28 at 11:30 a.m.

Teen Craft: Altered T-Shirts - Lawrence Branch

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:39:00 +0200

Bring an old t-shirt and make it into something new, with only a few snips and clips.
Open to teens in 7th grade and up.
Registration required. 882-9246. Please bring your own t-shirt.
Monday, December 28 at 7 p.m.

Baby Time at the Library - Lawrence Branch

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:53:00 +0200

Date & Time: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Meeting rooms Lawrence Headquarters
Age & caregiver information: Ages 6-23 months with caregiver.
Registration Information:
Register online only.
Baby time is a half hour program for babies ages 6-23 months with a caregiver. Included are music and movement activities and short books designed to promote early literacy.

Family Movie - Hickory Corner

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:26:00 +0200

Up
Rated PG
By tying thousands of balloons to his home, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. He is unexpectedly joined by a stowaway, an 8 year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell.
Snacks will be available.
Saturday, November 21 at 1:30 p.m.

Sing and Play with Miss Amy - Hickory Corner

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:12:00 +0200

Come sing and play with Miss Amy. Music and movement for infants to 6 year olds with a parent or adult caregiver.
Registration requested but not required.
Monday, November 23 at 10:30 a.m.

Wii Bowling with Family and Friends - Hightstown

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:57:00 +0200

All ages welcome. No experience needed! Please register.
Friday, November 6, 10 a.m.–Noon and 2-4 p.m.

Mad Science: Adventures in Air - Hightstown

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:07:00 +0200

Ages 3–6 years. Please register.
Saturday, November 14 at 11 a.m.

Sing-along with Pat McKinley - Hightstown

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:31:00 +0200

All ages are welcome. Registration is NOT required.
Drop-in and sing along.
Friday, November 13, 11:15 a.m.

Baby Time - Hightstown

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:23:00 +0200

Songs, finger games, books and play. For ages 6 - 24 months. Registration is required.
Mondays, November 2, 16 and 30, 10:30 a.m.

Miss Amy - Hightstown

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:52:00 +0200

Local favorite Amy Otey will perform a mixture of her original music and classic children’s songs with an upbeat twist.
Children of all ages are welcome to sing and dance along.
Tuesday, November 17 at 10:30 a.m.

Story Time at the Library For Ages 2-5 - Hightstown

Fri, 02 Nov 2009 15:59:00 +0200

Registration is not required, but space is limited to the first 14 children.
All Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.

Kids' Open Craft Time - Hopewell

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:46:00 +0200

Children may stop at the children’s activity room at any point between 4 and 5:30 to construct the craft of the week. A staff member will be present to aid with the craft. The projects can usually be easily adapted to meet a variety of age and skill levels. Parental supervision is not necessary.
Mondays from 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Toddler Tunes with Pat McKinley - Hopewell

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:09:00 +0200

Pat McKinley's Toddler Tunes - recommended for children 0-5 years.
Friday, November 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Rock - Hopewell

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:24:00 +0200

For ages 1 to 3 years
Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes. Through structured group activities, we play with musical instruments, puppets, parachutes, and more! There is an emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes through the singing, actions, and props to build pre-literacy skills.
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
November 5, 12, and 19

Game Night! - Hopewell

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:09:00 +0200

For 3rd grade and up
Board game stations around the library! Snacks! Music! Bring your friends! Try an old favorite or learn a new one. Every third Monday.
Monday, November 16
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

School-Age Storytime and Craft - Robbinsville

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:40:00 +0200

Kindergarten and up
Thursday, December 3 at 4:15 p.m. - Lost in Space - Join us for space tales and create a star craft.
Thursday, December 17 at 4:15 p.m. - Gingerbread Dreams - Come listen to yummy stories and make a special craft.
Registration is required

Kids' MusicRound - Robbinsville

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:05:00 +0200

Music and movement for children, ages 6 months and up, accompanied by an adult.
Friday, December 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Registration Is Required

A Visit With Santa - Robbinsville

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:28:00 +0200

For children of all ages
Come listen to Santa as he brings "‘Twas the Night Before Christmas" to life. Don’t forget your wish list because when the story is finished, you can share it with him.
Saturday, December 5 at 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., or 1 p.m.
Registration Is Required

Family Holiday Movie Matinee - Robbinsville

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:52:00 +0200

The Polar Express
Saturday, December 12 @ 10:30 a.m.
White Christmas
Saturday, December 12 at 1:00 p.m.
Registration Is Required

The Lizard Guys - Robbinsville

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:18:00 +0200

Watch and learn as they use reptiles to teach us about carnivores, herbivores, anatomy and geography.
Please note this presentation includes live animals.
Kindergarten and up
Monday, December 28 at 2 p.m.
Registration Is Required for All Programs

Kids Movie Matinee - Robbinsville

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:50:00 +0200

Up
Tuesday, December 29 at 10:30 a.m.
Registration Is Required for All Programs

Magical Winter Wonderland - Robbinsville

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:38:00 +0200

Kindergarten and up
It's all about winter! Join Magician Bob Conrad as he mixes up a special blend of entertainment that is guaranteed to please, using Puppets, Magic, Music, Ventriloquism, Audience Participation, and fun!
Wednesday, December 30 at 2 p.m.
Registration Is Required for All Programs

Countdown to 2010 - Robbinsville

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:21:00 +0200

For Children of all ages
Come and create special crafts with the materials provided. Then we’ll count down to 12 p.m. and celebrate with juice and a snack! Children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required
Thursday, December 31 at 11:45 a.m.

Writers' Group - Twin Rivers Branch

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:08:00 +0200

The Twin Rivers Writers' Group meets monthly at the Twin Rivers Library...
The next meetings:
Saturday, November 14, 2-5 p.m.

Where The Wild Things Are Party - Twin Rivers Branch

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:21:00 +0200

For ages 2-8
Story, Crafts and Monstrous Refreshments!
Thursday, November 12 at 4 p.m.

Aao Sunein Kahani Hindi Stories - Twin Rivers Branch

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:03:00 +0200

Bilingual Storytime Hindi/English
Enjoy a Hindi storytime with Miss Neelam.
For ages 2-5.
Wednesdays, November 4 and 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Sing and Play at Your Library - West Windsor

Tue, 18 Nov 2009 09:13:00 +0200

Sing and Play with Susan Flacks, for ages birth to 5 years. A sing-along program with guitar and CD music ...
Fridays, December 11 & 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Hindi Bilingual Class and Craft with Ms. Gita - West Windsor

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:04:00 +0200

A program of stories and crafts for ages 2 to 5 with caregiver, designed to teach the beginning basics of the Hindi language, including greetings, alphabet, days of the week, poetry and festivals.
No registration required
Wednesdays, November 4, 18 and 25, 11:30 am to 12:00 Noon
Hindi Bilingual Class and Craft with Ms. Gita will not be held during December, 2009, and January and February, 2010. Classes will resume in March, 2010.

Books and Babies - West Windsor

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:43:00 +0200

Program includes songs, rhymes, movement and simple stories designed to introduce under twos and infants to the library.
This program is one-on-one with your child. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
Mondays, November 23, and 30; and December 7 and 21 at 10:30 a.m.
No registration required.

Sing-Along with Pat McKinley - West Windsor

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:08:00 +0200

For all ages
Friday, December 4, 10:30—11:00 a.m.

Give Thanks for Movies 5 Day Marathon - West Windsor

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:32:00 +0200

For all ages with caregiverFor all ages with caregiver Thursday, November 19, 2:30 p.m.—Disney’s Jungle Book (G, 78 minutes)
Friday, November 20, 2:30 p.m.—Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (G, 76 minutes)
Monday, November 23, 2:30 p.m.—Monsters vs Aliens (PG, 94 minutes)
Tuesday, November 24, 2:30 p.m.—Hannah Montana, the Movie (G, 102 minutes)
Wednesday, November 25, 2:30 p.m.—Home Alone (PG, 105 minutes)

Annual Make a Gingerbread House Craft - West Windsor

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:56:55 +0200

For ages 7 & up with an adult
$5 donation requested to help cover the cost of the Gingerbread House Kit.
Space is limited! Registration required in the Youth Services office
Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library
Tuesday, December 15, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Teen Craft: Make and Decorate a Gingerbread House - West Windsor

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:17:00 +0200

For ages 12 & up
$5 donation requested to help cover the cost of the Gingerbread House Kit.
Space is limited! Registration required in the Youth Services office
Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library
Tuesday, December 15, 6:30-7:300 p.m.

Teen Movies - West Windsor

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:15:00 +0200

The Nightmare Before Christmas
Rated PG; 76 minutes
For age 12 & up
No registration required.
Saturday, December 19 at 1:30 p.m.
Elf
Rated PG; 95 minutes
For age 12 & up
No registration required.
Saturday, December 26, 1:30 p.m.

Winter Break Afternoon Movies - West Windsor

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:11:00 +0200

For all ages with caregiver. No registration required.
Thursday, December 24 at 2:30 p.m.—Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian (PG, 105 min.)
Monday, December 28 at 2:30 p.m.—Up (G, 78 minutes)
Tuesday, December 29, 2:30 p.m.—Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG, 93 minutes)

New Year’s Eve Party with Clifford the Big Red Dog - West Windsor

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:26:00 +0200

For ages 3 years to 6 years
Registration and ticket required. See flyer for details.
Thursday December 31, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Fall Harvest Magic Show with Dennis Thomas - West Windsor

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:38:00 +0200

For age 4 & up
No registration required.
Saturday, November 21, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Writers' Club - West Windsor

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:17:00 +0200

Sorry! All available slots for these workshops are taken!

Instant Messaging Is Here!

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:23:00 +0200

Hours for this service will be Monday through Thursday from 3:30 in the afternoon through 8pm and Friday from 3:30pm to 5pm.