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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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Farmer's Market Story Time Sat, July 30th @ 11 am All ages. Walk-in. In-person. At River Road Park in Bedminster. |
Pre-K Story Time Tues, Aug 2nd, 16th, & 30th @ 4 pm Ages 2-5. Must register. In-person. |
Sand Art Thurs, Aug 4th @ 5 pm Ages 8+. Must register. In-person. |
LEGO Club Tues, Aug 9th & 23rd @ 4 pm All Ages. Walk-in. In-person. |
Kid Flix: The Bad Guys Thurs, Aug 18th @ 2 pm All Ages. Must register. In-person. |
Ask a High Schooler Thurs, Aug 18th @ 7 pm All Ages. Must register. Virtual. |
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Summer Reading Finale: Super Bubble Fun Time Thurs, Aug 25th @ 2 & 2:30 pm All Ages. Must register. In-person.
There are two 30-minute sessions for
this event. Each session is 30 mins. |
Weekly Events for All Ages (No Registration Required) |
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Baby Playtime
Mondays @ 11 am Parents & caregivers are invited to join us Monday mornings for open-ended play. Ages 0-5. Walk-in. Masks recommended for children age 2+ |
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Crafternoon
Wednesdays @ 4 pm Enjoy an eclectic mix of weekly arts and crafts with your children's librarian. All ages. Walk-in. Masks recommended for children age 2+ |
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In-Person Story Time Thursdays @ 11 am Enjoy weekly stories, songs, dance & games with your children's librarian. All ages. Walk-in. Masks recommended for children age 2+ |
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Color Buddies
Fridays @ 4 pm Unleash your inner artist with coloring crafts at the library. All ages. Walk-in. Masks recommended for children age 2+ |
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. |
Summer Reading at the Clarence Dillon Library Oceans of Possibilities |
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Summer Reading is Here!
June 20th - August 27th Sign up at the Children's Library! Kids are encouraged to register for Summer Reading for the chance to earn Reading Rewards including prizes, aquarium passes, and more! |
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How It Works
Fill in your Reading Log at home as you read and visit us once a week for your prize. Be sure to read every day to make the most out of Summer Reading! Plus - you'll receive a Raffle Ticket for your chance to earn one of our Special Prizes. |
What's Happening at the Library |
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Puzzles Are Here! We are pleased to unveil our latest collection - Juvenile Jigsaw Puzzles! Puzzles can be found next to the Board Books and borrowed for a period of 2 weeks. Come check them out today! |
Get Your Summer Reading Books Here! |
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Assigned texts from Bernards High School |
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The cost of knowing
by Brittney Morris
Struggling with constant visions of the future whenever he touches an object or person, 16-year-old ice-cream shop employee Alex Rufus finds his life upended when he has a premonition about the imminent death of his brother. 100,000 first printing.
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A flicker in the dark
by Stacy Willingham
Twenty years after her father was arrested as a serial killer, Louisiana psychologist Chloe Davis becomes alarmed when local teenage girls once again go missing and she begins seeing parallels that may or may not be there. 150,000 first printing.
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Permanent record
by Edward J. Snowden
The controversial whistle-blower describes his early nonconformity and teenage hacking, his career in the CIA and NSA, and how he managed to smuggle out top-secret documents regarding the extent of NSA surveillance
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New Additions to Our Collection |
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A tale of sorcery...
by Chris Colfer
The Southern Kingdom is in the grip of Emperor Seven and his war on both magic, books, and learning; even worse, a malignant darkness is rising and threatening everybody, including Brystal Evergreen, who has gathered allies among the fairies and other magical creatures to confront the threat, but she is also aware that the days of her life are slipping away, and if she does not find the Book of Sorcery in a few weeks she will die
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Barefoot dreams of Petra Luna
by Alda P. Dobbs
After her mother dies and her father is dragged away by soldiers in 1931 during the Mexican Revolution, 12-year-old Petra Luna will do anything to keep her family safe and lead them to a better life across the U.S. border. Simultaneous eBook.
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Healer and witch
by Nancy Werlin
When an attempt to use magic to heal her mothers grief ends in tragedy, 15-year-old witch Sylvie leaves her village in search of a teacher a journey fraught with strange alliances, powerful temptations, danger and betrayal. Simultaneous eBook.
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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. |
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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