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Children's Library Events and Activities
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Upcoming Special Events (Registration May Be Required)
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Holiday Cards Wed, Dec. 14th @ 3:30 pm All ages. In-person. Must register. Decorate and address holiday cards just in time for the season of giving.
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Bilingual Story Time Sat, Dec 17th @ 11:30 am Ages 3+. In-person. Must register. Join Miss Karina for an English/Spanish Story Time, with songs & learning games.
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Story Time Yoga for Kids Tues, Dec 20th @ 11 am All ages. In-person. Must register. Join our Yoga Instructor for a story-time session for children and babies.
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Family Gingerbread Workshop Thurs, Dec 22nd @ 4 pm All ages. In-person. Must register. Bring the family for a Gingerbread House Workshop you can take home and eat.
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Weekly Events for All Ages (No Registration Required) |
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Baby Playtime Mondays @ 10 - 12 am Parents & caregivers are invited for open-ended play with toys, puzzles, etc. Ages 0-5. Masks recommended for children age 2+
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Crafternoon Wednesdays @ 4 pm Enjoy an eclectic mix of weekly arts and crafts such as beading, origami, etc. All ages. Masks recommended for children age 2+
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Story Time with Mr. Ryan Thursdays @ 11 am Enjoy weekly stories, songs, dance & games with your children's librarian. All ages. Note: Not to be confused with Pre-K Story Time (Alternating Tuesdays @ 4 pm)
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Color Buddies Fridays @ 4 pm DIY coloring/arts program using library supplies (markers, crayons, color pencils) All ages. Masks recommended for children age 2+
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In Rotation (No Registration Required) |
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Pre-K Story Time Tues, Dec 6th @ 4 pm Tues, Dec 20th @ 4 pm Join us for Story Time with Mr. Ryan modified for a slightly older audience. Recommended for ages 2-5. Masks recommended for children age 2+
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LEGO Club Tues, Dec 13th @ 4 pm Tues, Dec 27th @ 4 pm Join us for LEGOs at the library with weekly themes & challenges. Ages 2+. Masks recommended for children age 2+
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten The Dillon Library participates in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten early literacy program. Turn in your reading logs for prizes and more.
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Get In the Spirit of Giving
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Food Bank Network of Somerset County CDPL encourages donating food and other necessities to those less fortunate in our communities. - Main Warehouse - 7E Easy Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
- Food Pantries
- Bound Brook Presbyterian Church
- Somerville's Shiloh Pentecostal Church
- North Plainfield's Vermuele Community Center
- www.somersetfoodbank.org
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Warm Up With a Hot Beverage Visit our Friends Cafe As the weather gets colder, be sure to visit our Friends Cafe for a nice hot beverage. All drinks are just $1, featuring coffee, tea, and snacks. Monday – Thursday: 10am – 4pm Friday: 10am – 3:30 pm Saturday: 10am – 1pm Sunday: Closed
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Books Coming to Our Collection
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Invisible
by Christina Diaz Gonzalez
When five overlooked students are forced to complete their schools community service hours, they meet someone in need but must decide if they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help... or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school. Illustrations.
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This is a gift for you
by Emily Winfield Martin
Sharing different ways of giving and loving, this tender picture book reminds us that lifes everyday moments are a precious gift. Illustrations.
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Donation Guidelines The Children's Department is now accepting donations of gently-used books, audiobooks, blu-rays, and DVDs. Before brining in your donations, please confirm the following: - Items must be less than 5 years old and in good condition.
- Items must have an ISBN (or ASIN) number.
- Items must be free of writing and/or notation.
- Textbooks and/or Reference books will not be accepted.
- VHS and/or Cassette Tapes will not be accepted.
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Community Service Credit Available Come join our team! The Clarence Dillon Library welcomes area youth to volunteer with us. This is a great opportunity to pad your resume and earn valuable work experience.
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Your Children's Librarian
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Ryan Oxild, MI-LIS
Ryan earned his BA from Montclair State University and his MI from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Previously, he worked at the Montville Township Public Library, the Mendham Borough Library, and the Verona Public Library.
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