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Children's Library
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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.
Tuesday 10/1 4:30 - 6:00 pm Must register! |
Origami with Miss Karina Have fun folding paper and learning new designs with Miss Karina. Note: This program will be held in the Anne O'Brien room, located upstairs in the Clarence Dillon Public Library. Thursday, October 3rd @ 10:00 Fun for all ages! Registration recommended |
Mad Science Program Dive into the science of slime with this fun and interactive program done by Mad Science! Wednesday, October 9th @ 4:00 pm Ages 7-12 Registration required! |
Super Smash Bros. Tournament Want in on a high-stakes, no-holds, everything-goes video game brawl? Well, look no further than Super Smash Bros.! Battle it out as your favorite video game characters on the big screen against old friends, new foes, and other opponents on this epic night you won't want to miss! Great for grades 6 and up! Tuesday 10/15 4:30 - 6:00 pm Must register! |
Teen Movie: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
"After saving the world from an ancient god of destruction in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), Gary and the Spenglers settle into the old fire station in New York, where the original Ghostbusters (1984) began their journey to save the world from paranormal threats. But just when they thought they could enjoy their newfound peace, the team stumbles upon a mysterious object that frees an unstoppable force from the depths of history. As chaos reigns and pure evil plunges the world into darkness, the Ghostbusters must once again step up to save humankind from the brink of doom. With two generations of ghost hunters fighting side by side, the stakes have never been higher. Will they be able to avert the inevitable before everything freezes over?" (IMDB) Saturday, October 19th @ 1:00 pm |
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Build to your heart's content with the library's collection of Lincoln Logs. Wednesday 10/23 @ 4:00pm |
Drop-In LEGOs We supply the LEGOs, you bring the creativity! Tuesday 10/29 @ 4pm |
Kids' Movie: Mickey's House of Villains "The villains from the popular animated Disney films are gathered at the House of Mouse with plans to take over. Soon, the villains take over the house and kick out Mickey, Donald and Goofy. It's all up to Mickey and his friends to overthrow evil and return the House of Mouse to normal--or as close to normal as it gets." (IMDB) Saturday, October 26th @ 1:00 pm PLUS.....drop in Halloween craft |
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Teen Movie: Beetlejuice "After Barbara and Adam Maitland die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave the house. When the unbearable Deetzes and teen daughter Lydia buy the home, the Maitlands attempt to scare them away without success. Their efforts attract Beetlejuice, a rambunctious spirit whose "help" quickly becomes dangerous for the Maitlands and innocent Lydia." Wednesday, October 30th @ 7:00 pm |
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Weekly Events for All Ages |
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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 |
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Rhythm, Rhyme, and Story Time with Miss Caroline Thursdays @ 10:30 am Enjoy weekly music and stories with Miss Caroline. * Registration to start in November for our Children's Library Room sessions |
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. For more information, please contact the Children's Librarian. |
The Clarence Dillon Public Library will have a booth at this year's Fall Fest from 12-5 on Saturday, October 12th! Make sure to stop by and check it out! Message from our Children’s Librarian Our Summer Reading Program “Adventure Begins at Your Library” has finished and it was great! I wanted to mention our big raffle winners: Kai, Scarlet, Annabelle, Kenji, Alexander, Katelyn, Lucia, and Natalie. Thank you for your participation and reading enthusiasm! - Starting in November, we will now utilize registration for our extremely popular "Rhythm, Rhyme, and Story Time" with Miss Caroline. More information to follow. Fall Raffle has begun! Stop by the Children's Library and color to win 2 tickets to The Growing Stage's production of Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Show dates 10/11 - 10/27 --- you pick the performance date! Tumblebooks have been added to our kids page, as well as to the Research Databases page under Young Readers, E-books, and Books and Literature. TumbleBooks are Story Books – Chapter Books/Read-Alongs – Non Fiction stories, plus Language Learning videos, puzzles & games created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music, and narration to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, have your child read, or have it read to them. There are even books in foreign languages! TumbleBooks are GREAT for children and teens! ________ Our museum pass collection has expanded to now include admission to Insectropolis in Toms River! Stop by Adult Circulation to check them out, along with other museum passes! ________ Our Instagram page (@CDPLkids) is up and running - check us out!  Visit and follow us!
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