Stay & Play
11:00 a.m., Monday, July 2, 23
For ages 2-4
A half-hour storytime followed by open play. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; please take a number at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is not required.
Drop-in Lego Corner
4:30 p.m., Mondays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
For ages 5 & up
Stop by the Library and enjoy open play with Legos. No registration required.
Make a Friendship Bracelet
5:30 p.m. Monday, July 2
For ages 6 & up
Use string and recycled materials to make a friendship bracelet. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; please take a number at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is not required.
Sidewalk Chalk Art
10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Come draw on the Library’s sidewalk with chalk! Weather permitting. No registration required.
Music with Pat McKinley
11:45 a.m., Tuesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
A musical event for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Come sing, dance and have fun! Registration is not required.
Starlight Express
7:00 p.m., Tuesdays, July 3, 10
For ages 3-5
An alternative to daytime storytime. Registration is not required.
Craft in a Bag
Thursday, July 5 and Friday, July 20
Come grab all of the supplies you need (minus the scissors & glue) to make a fun craft at home. While supplies last.
Stories & STEM for Middles
11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 5
For ages 3-5
Storytime followed by activities incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; please take a number at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is not required.
Insect Safari
5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 10
For ages 9 & up
Identify insects as we explore around the outside of the Library. This program takes place outside. Registration required. Call, visit Youth Services, or go online to register.
Stay & Play
11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 11
For ages 2-4
A half-hour storytime followed by open play. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; please take a number at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is not required.
Chess Club
6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 11
For ages 8 & up
A beginner chess event for kids. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required.
Storytime!
10:30 a.m., Thursdays, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9
For ages 3-5
Stories, music and fun. Child must be 3 years old by program start date. Registration required..
Design Challenge – Build a No Wire Circuit
5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 12
For ages 9 & up
Can you build a circuit without using any wire? Call, visit Youth Services, or go online to register.
Touch a Truck
11:00 a.m., Friday, July 13
All ages welcome
Come explore some of Monroe Township’s vehicles, including an ambulance, fire truck, police car and vehicles from the Department of Public Works! Weather permitting. Tickets are required to enter event. Free tickets available beginning Monday, June 25.
Arts & Crafts
11:00 a.m., Monday, July 16 and Monday, July 30
For all ages
Come join us for a fun craft! Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; please take a number at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is not required.
Rock Around the World
5:30 p.m., Mondays, July 16 and 30
For ages 6-8
Learn about musical traditions around the world with books, video, crafts, and dance. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required.
Party Maniacs
7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 17
For ages 3 & up
Join us for an hour of fun and craziness! Free tickets available beginning July 1, 2018.
Mom & Me Embroidery Class
6:00 -8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 17, 24, 31
Learn basic embroidery stitches. Bring a photo of your house or favorite building to use as a transfer. Registration required for the 3-week session. Call, visit Youth Services, or go online to register.
Stories & STEM for Bigs
6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 18
For ages 6-8
Explore early science, technology, math or engineering topics through literature and hands-on experimentation. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required.
Make Giant Bubbles
5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 19
For ages 9 & up
Learn to make gigantic bubbles. Call, visit Youth Services, or go online to register.
Stories & STEM for Littles
11:00 a.m., Monday, July 20
For ages 18-36 months
Explore early science, technology, math or engineering topics through literature and hands-on experimentation. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required.
Hour of Code
5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 24
For ages 9 & up
Registration required. Call, visit Youth Services, or go online to register.
Tim Tam
6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25
For ages 5-9
Come join us for this play directed by James Peck. The play is about a hornbill bird that loses her confidence and then travels with a crow to various places where she learns that she is unique and beautiful. Free tickets available beginning July 8th at the Youth Services Desk.
DIY Phonograph/Record Player
5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26
For ages 9 & up
Learn to make a phonograph out of simple everyday objects. Call, visit Youth Services, or go online to register.
Roblox Club
5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 31
For ages 9 & up
Come and play video games that others have designed. Learn to make your own. Registration required. Call, visit Youth Services, or go online to register.