Children's Library
Events and Activities
 
For a full account of our events and activities,
and to register for programming, please visit www.dillonlibrary.org
 
 
 
 Upcoming Special Events 
 
Drop-In LEGOs
 
We supply the LEGOs, you bring the creativity!
 
Alternating Tuesdays
June 6  & 20 @ 4pm
 
 
 
 
 
Story Time Yoga 
 Story Time Yoga with Peace Play seeks to enlighten young minds with the magic of yoga while recounting some of the world's most delightful, instructive stories. 

Tuesday, June 13th @ 11am

Ages 2 and up and in-person.
Please register.
.Story Time Yoga Tuesday, February 21 @ 11 am No Registration All Ages
Kid's Minecraft Play
Come play Minecraft with us!  All you need is a Minecraft Bedrock account and a compatible device (Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows 10, Console, or VR Gear). 
Both experienced and new players are welcomed but our Minecraft Club platform space is limited to 10 players. 

Open World / Build Session for ages 10-15
 
Wednesday 6/7 
 4:30 - 6:00 pm   
Must register!
 
         
 
         
 
Bee Friendly Gardening
Come join the Rutgers Agriculture Experiment Station of Somerset County 4H at our library to learn the importance of pollinators (bees, butterflies, etc.) to our food system.
 Best for grades 2-6.
 
 Thursday 6/1 @ 4:30pm
Please register.
 
 
 
 
 
Father's Day Craft
Wednesday June 14th
4:30 pm
 Join us for a fun Father's Day craft!
Must register!
 
 
 
Drop-in Lincoln Log Play
 
 Build to your heart's content with the library's collection of
Lincoln Logs.
 
Thursday 6/15 @ 4:00pm
 
 
 

Summer Reading Kick-Off!
 Join us to kick off summer reading!
 
Registration will be in person or online
beginning June 26
 
 
 
 
Join Miss Karina for songs, stories, and games in English and Spanish.
All ages. In-person. Drop-in program.
 
Sat. June 24 @ 12:00
 
 
Kids Wii U Game Night

Come game with us on Wednesday, June 28th!  Players can bring their own systems and controllers or have fun using ours.
4:30-6:00 pm
Ages 10+    Please register!
 
                                        
 
Weekly Events for All Ages
Baby Play Time
 
            Mondays @ 10am - 12pm
 
Parents & caregivers are invited to socialize and have open-ended play with our toys and puzzles.
 
                      Ages 0-5.
Rhythm, Rhyme, and Story Time
With Miss Caroline
 
     Thursdays @ 10:30 am - our NEW TIME!
 
Enjoy weekly music + stories with Miss Caroline.
 
                         Ages 2+ 
 
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
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.
 
For more information, please contact the Children's Librarian.
What's Happening at the Library
 
 
Teens:  Looking for community service?
  
 
Starting on Memorial Day, the library will be closed on Sundays and closing at 3:00 pm on Saturdays in July & August. 
 
 
             Summer Reading Program - "All Together Now"
Begins June 26th!
 
 
Message from our Children’s Librarian:

June:  Congratulations to all you graduates!  From kindergarten, to 8th graders, to high school graduates, to college graduates…..all the best to you!  

Are you getting reading for the summer?  The best time of the year:  warm weather, the Jersey Shore, collecting shells, strolls around the parks, swinging on swings, and getting caught up in a great summer read!

And speaking of reads…..sign up for our “All Together Now” Summer Reading Program (either paper format at our library or on-line via http://dillonlibrary.readsquared.com/ through our Readsquared Program.  As in the past, log in your books, earn points, earn badges, get prizes & raffle tickets!  Our program begins 6/28 and runs through 8/26.  

The 2023 Summer Reading Lists for Bernards High School students is out for all up and coming Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.  All books & audiobooks are available in house & on-line.  See the summer's 4 choices below.
 

Summer reading is ON!!