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New cloudLibrary features
It is easier than ever to listen to audiobooks on the go. Listen to CloudLibrary with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto as you commute. |
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Hoopla NewsBonus borrows are back in August! Watch additional content without using any of your instant borrows. Hoopla audiobooks and music is available through Android Auto and CarPlay. Roku and some smart TVs have the Hoopla app to allow easy viewing on your television. |
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id-friendly Entertainment from the Library- Books for all ages. This is a no-screen or battery option, and you can borrow up to 75 items.
- Borrow DVDs or Videogames, no charge to borrow, and no late fees
- Our "Beyond Books" collection offers a hands-on, active experience. Play Nerf lazer tag, explore your backyard with a metal detector or use binoculars for birdwatching.
- Plan a family visit to a museum. Our museum passes can save you the cost of admission. (check ticket information for each pass as it varies for each museum)
- Visiting the library? We have early literacy computers with educational games, Lego tables, and fun programs all summer.
- A collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies, and TV shows is available from Hoopla. Hoopla has a "kids mode" to limit access to only age-appropriate content (turn on/off in the settings/content can be streamed or downloaded)
- Use the "Hellosaurus Binge Pass" (Hoopla) for a week of fun for one instant borrow. Kids 2-8 will be immersed in the educational, immersive stories. (app must be downloaded)
- Kanopy for kids provides a curated collection of movies and TV that inspires, informs, and helps children develop empathy, mindfulness, and self-esteem. Kids have unlimited access to content. (streaming only)
- Tumblebooks provides eBooks and audiobooks for kids in elementary school. The collection includes read-along and animated picture books, graphic novels, games, and educational videos. Content is always available, and there is no limit on use.
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Maker Camp: Seems Fishy Monday, August 1, 3:00 pm Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch/Registration RequiredMaker Camp encourages kids and families to get hands-on as they meld science, technology, art, and craft. In this session, learn about fish and how they move. Then we'll engineer a paper gripper based on their fins and make artful tesselations of our scaly friends. For ages 5-12.
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Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch/Registration RequiredAre you someone who likes to craft and make things? Are you between the ages of 10 and 18? This month we'll be making beach-themed scrabble coasters! This craft is best suited for tweens and teens ages 10 through 18. |
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"Shore to Please" The Jersey Shore Tuesday, August 2, 6:30 pm Virtual Program/Registration RequiredThe Jersey Shore offers more than soft sand, sun, and surf. Take the "plunge" as we travel with Mario Medici and discover the rich history of towns, lighthouses, forts, and shipwrecks between Sandy Hook and Cape May.
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Make a Splash: Water Wise for Tweens Wednesday, August 3, 3:00 pm Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch/Registration RequiredWater covers most of our globe, yet fresh drinkable water is becoming increasingly scarce. Learn about what is happening to our fresh water and how you can help-- includes hands-on activities so dress for a mess! For ages 8-13.
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Monday, August 8, 2:00 pm Southwest Branch/ Registration RequiredAhoy there, matey! Set sail with us on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. Throughout the story, we'll explore the incredible science behind clouds, physical and chemical changes, air pressure, and more! |
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Composting 101 for Tweens Wednesday, August 3, 4:00 pm Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch/Registration RequiredDon't throw away those kitchen scraps-- turn them into 'black gold!' Learn about the benefits of composting and how you can get started. Includes hands-on activities so dress for a mess! For ages 8-13.
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Movie Matinee Thursday, August 4, 11:30 am Northeast Branch/Registration RequiredKids: Cool off with a good movie this summer! Goldfish crackers and Capri Sun will be provided. Movie title is on registration page. Please register all children who are attending.
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Grins and Grins: Juggling and Comedy Show! Thursday, August 4, 2:00 pm Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch/Registration RequiredGet ready to laugh! The Grins & Grins Comedy Show is a fast-paced variety show that incorporates magic, ventriloquism, whip-cracking, "daring" feats of balance, circus skills and more to create a family-friendly show that is WAAAY more than just another juggling act!
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Write Your Wrongs: Writer Sessions Thursday, August 4 & 18, 6:30 pm Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch/Registration RequiredCome join our Write Your Wrongs: Writer Sessions as we work our way through the basics of writing. Build complex characters, construct worlds from your imagination, learn genre, plot structure, and more! Each of the 7 sessions focuses on a different aspect of writing that will help strengthen your skills.
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Summer Reading Crafts Friday, August 5, 12:00 pm Richard D. Gardner Branch/Registration RequiredAre you ready for a craft challenge? Join us every Friday, we will make a different craft each week, using materials like paint, markers, stain or sand.
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Lizard Guys Friday, August 5, 1:30 pm Richard D. Gardner Branch/Registration RequiredThe Lizard Guys are back, and they're bringing all their slithery, slimy, super cool friends with them! During this funny and informative show, you'll be introduced to a variety of lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs and bugs. For all ages.
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Monday, August 8, 3:00 pm Maker Camp encourages kids and families to get hands-on as they meld science, technology, art, and craft. In this session, get crafty as we learn to make simple costume pieces. Will you be a mermaid? A shark? A fish? A pirate? It's up to you! Then we'll get in front of the green screen and take "underwater" pictures. For ages 5-12. |
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Children's Craft: Egg Carton Sea Animals Tuesday, August 9, 2:00 pm Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch/Registration RequiredDoes your child like to color, paint, and make things? This month we'll be making excellent egg carton sea animals! We will be painting in this craft, dress for mess! This craft is best suited for children ages 3 through 9 with an accompanying adult.
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Under the Sea, Make at the Library Wednesday, August 10, starts at 9:00 am Northeast BranchStop by the children's area and make a craft at the Library. Create your own shark mask using crayons and fun ocean-themed stickers. All crafts are while supplies last.
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Eyes of the Wild Thursday, August 11, 6:30 pm Catherine Dickson Hofman/Registration RequiredSay so long to summer as animals, education, and fun collide! A variety of interesting animals will be presented by the always entertaining Eyes of the Wild. Learn how to be a friend to animals and earth. For all ages.
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Knit and Crochet for kids Friday, August 12 & 19, 11:30 am Richard D. Gardner Branch/Registration RequiredWant to learn to knit or Crochet? Sign up, bring a size 8 knitting needle or a size H/8 crochet hook, and a medium weight, light colored skein of yarn.
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Interactive Movie Program Friday, August 12, 2:00 pm Richard D. Gardner Branch/Registration RequiredBored of plain-old movie watching? Kick it up a notch with an interactive movie watching experience! The library will be showing "Finding Nemo" and we will do fun interactive activities that go along with it. Program recommended for ages 4-17
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Seaside Adventure Movies Friday, August 12, 2:00 pm Southwest Branch/Registration RequiredMake a splash at the library! Watch a popular family movie, make a craft, and enjoy an ocean-themed snack. Cozy items like blankets and stuffed animals are welcome.
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CDH Book Group: Chekkov's Short Stories Tuesday, August 16, 1:00 pm Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch/Registration RequiredIf any writer can be said to have invented the modern short story, it is Anton Chekhov. Register once and you'll be signed up for all of 2022's meetings. You'll be contacted when the book is ready for pickup at the CDH Branch.
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Teen Arts-Watercolor Mug Thursday, August 18, 2:00 pm Richard D. Gardner Branch/Registration RequiredTeens will be instructed "step by step" using wet on wet techniques to create an ocean beach scene watercolor sized to fit inside a reusable travel cup (that will be provided). Bring your own watercolors and brushes if you can or share some.
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Kids Craft Buffet Friday, August 19, 12:00 pm Southwest BranchIf you enjoy arts & crafts, drop by the Southwest Branch and make a fun craft from our buffet! No need to register, just stop in and choose from several summer-themed options.
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Cardboard Engineering: Windmills Friday, August 19, 3:00 pm Southwest Branch/Registration RequiredHarness the power of wind in this classic engineering project. We'll combine cardboard with other components to make and test our own windmills, which you can take home at the end of the program. How fast can your windmill spin? Let's find out! For ages 8 and up.
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Read To A Pup! Saturday, August 27, 11:00 am Catherine Dickson Hofman BranchDo you love dogs? Do you love to read? Then join us for a fun morning of reading to a therapy pup! Don't worry - these pups love to be read to by children of all ages and reading levels. Pet visits are made possible by Creature Comfort - pet therapy for children - building connections through animal visitation, one cold nose at a time.
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Computer Assistance Wednesdays, 1:00 pm Southwest Branch/Registration RequiredNeed help using the computer? We offer assistance with basic computer and internet skills. Register for a one-on-one appointment.
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Tiny Tots Storytime Thursdays 10:00 am Northeast Branch/Registration RequiredMeet us at the Library and listen to stories that help support early literacy skills. Get creative and make a fun, hands-on craft while socializing with others!
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Once Upon a Storytime Thursdays, 11:00 am Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch/Registration RequiredCalling all preschoolers (and siblings too)! Join us every Thursday at CDH for an interactive storytime. We will support your child's early literacy and fine motor skills while reading exciting stories and creating fun, hands-on crafts. Best for ages 3 to 5.
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Storytime Summer Picnic Days Tuesday, August 2, 12:30 pm Richard D. Gardner Branch/Registration RequiredStart your summer with a picnic at the library. Bring your bagged lunch, and we will provide a drink and dessert. After lunch we will relax with some stories and make a craft.
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Preschool Pals Storytime Wednesday, August 17 & 24, 1:30 pm Southwest Branch/Registration RequiredDiscover diverse new worlds with Miss Luciana! We will support your child's early literacy, fine motor skills, socialization and more while reading exciting stories and creating hands-on crafts. Ages 3 and up
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Love Libraries? Love books? Enjoy working with people? Thinking about a career as a librarian? We are looking for part-time Library Assistants. Candidates must be available to work Monday-Saturdays, between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm, and reside in NJ. |
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