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This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group.

ABC Adventures

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 4-5 years Learn the alphabet with us! Join us to explore the letter of the week through stories, songs, and hands-on activities. No late admittance! Thank you! 

Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 4-5 years

Learn the alphabet with us! Join us to explore the letter of the week through stories, songs, and hands-on activities.

No late admittance! Thank you! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mug Mondays: Winter Wonderland

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Kennedy MiY Makerspace at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It's time for Mug Mondays! Join us in the MiY Makerspace for a mug making session. You'll select from one of six winter-themed mug designs. We'll press your design onto a 15 o...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy MiY Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

It's time for Mug Mondays! Join us in the MiY Makerspace for a mug making session. You'll select from one of six winter-themed mug designs.

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Guidelines

Registered attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted to the program. This event includes instruction and activity for the listed duration and staff are not able to accommodate late arrivals.

This event is for adults only. In this session we'll use equipment that heats to over 400 degrees, children are not permitted in the Makerspace when this equipment is in use.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Westergard Central at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need a hand using your laptop, mobile device, the Internet, or software? Do you want to learn how to download eBooks, audiobooks, or use other Library resources? Our friendly team ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Central
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Need a hand using your laptop, mobile device, the Internet, or software? Do you want to learn how to download eBooks, audiobooks, or use other Library resources? Our friendly team will do our best to help.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry Open Mic with Joseph Reuben Fuller

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us at this open mic event! Spoken word artist Joseph Reuben Fuller will perform several pieces and participants will have the chance to write and perform their poe...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Please join us at this open mic event! Spoken word artist Joseph Reuben Fuller will perform several pieces and participants will have the chance to write and perform their poems.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Legends at the Library

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6 to 10 yrs Join us for a magic-filled story time as we explore the land of make believe, legends and fairy tales through story telling and crafts.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Ages 6 to 10 yrs

Join us for a magic-filled story time as we explore the land of make believe, legends and fairy tales through story telling and crafts.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Collage Workshop for Beginners

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy MiY Makerspace at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This workshop will include creating a piece of art using paper cut by hand and gluing to create an assemblage of photographic images, paper and other ephemera. All materials will b...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy MiY Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This workshop will include creating a piece of art using paper cut by hand and gluing to create an assemblage of photographic images, paper and other ephemera.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Foster Care and Adoption Information Session

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Westergard Teen Center at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn all about the foster program, the requirements, and more about the special populations of children who need a loving home.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Teen Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn all about the foster program, the requirements, and more about the special populations of children who need a loving home.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Craft Corner

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-3 Join us for a very special Craft Corner with Art Experience NJ! Create your own snowflake luminary! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Grades K-3

Join us for a very special Craft Corner with Art Experience NJ! Create your own snowflake luminary! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Create a Digital Picture Book

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Westergard Teen Center at Westergard Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Maker, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 4-8 Learn how to make your own digital children's picture book.  Find out the basics of what makes a good children's picture book and create your own digital book in...

Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Teen Center
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Maker, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Grades 4-8

Learn how to make your own digital children's picture book.  Find out the basics of what makes a good children's picture book and create your own digital book in the online software Book Creator.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Terrarium Workshop

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Earl Hicks will offer a lecture and demonstration on the history, science, and crafting of terrariums. The instructor will then guide the participants through the process of crafti...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Earl Hicks will offer a lecture and demonstration on the history, science, and crafting of terrariums. The instructor will then guide the participants through the process of crafting their own terrarium to take home.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Goal Setting for 2025: Achieve Your Dreams

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ready to make 2025 your best year yet? Join us for an interactive workshop focused on setting achievable and meaningful goals. In this session, you’ll learn the importance of goal ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Ready to make 2025 your best year yet? Join us for an interactive workshop focused on setting achievable and meaningful goals.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Friendship Bracelets

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kennedy Teen Area at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come hang out in the Teen Space and create friendship bracelets! No registration required, but register if you'd like to receive reminders.  This event is only for teens in...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Come hang out in the Teen Space and create friendship bracelets! No registration required, but register if you'd like to receive reminders. 

This event is only for teens in grades 6-12, ages 12-18. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mug Mondays: Winter Wonderland

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kennedy MiY Makerspace at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It's time for Mug Mondays! Join us in the MiY Makerspace for a mug making session. You'll select from one of six winter-themed mug designs. We'll press your design onto a 15 o...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy MiY Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

It's time for Mug Mondays! Join us in the MiY Makerspace for a mug making session. You'll select from one of six winter-themed mug designs.

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Guidelines

Registered attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted to the program. This event includes instruction and activity for the listed duration and staff are not able to accommodate late arrivals.

This event is for adults only. In this session we'll use equipment that heats to over 400 degrees, children are not permitted in the Makerspace when this equipment is in use.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Time with Mr. F

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kennedy Children's Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Story Time with Mr. F:

Ages 3-10 years Enjoy read-alouds of popular picture books while exploring engaging themes with Mr. F.!

Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Story Time with Mr. F

Ages 3-10 years

Enjoy read-alouds of popular picture books while exploring engaging themes with Mr. F.!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This event is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this event. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafternoon

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades 4-6 Join us for a craft! Registration required. 

Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grades 4-6

Join us for a craft! Registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tales for Tails

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-5Drop in to practice reading to trained therapy dogs from Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. Feel free to bring your favorite book or use one from the library. Great ...

Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades K-5

Drop in to practice reading to trained therapy dogs from Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. Feel free to bring your favorite book or use one from the library. Great for reluctant or struggling readers!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This event is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this event. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Watercolor

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kennedy Central at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Using watercolors, create your own holiday card. Instruction and supplies will be provided. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Central
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Using watercolors, create your own holiday card. Instruction and supplies will be provided. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Cafe at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need a hand using your laptop, mobile device, the Internet, or software? Do you want to learn how to download eBooks, audiobooks, or use other Library resources? Our friendly team ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Cafe
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Need a hand using your laptop, mobile device, the Internet, or software? Do you want to learn how to download eBooks, audiobooks, or use other Library resources? Our friendly team will do our best to help.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pride Hour

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kennedy Conference Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Pride Hour is a monthly social hour and safe space for LGBTQ+ adults and their allies. Searching for gender-affirming clothes? Wanting to give away attire that you no longer wear? ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Pride Hour is a monthly social hour and safe space for LGBTQ+ adults and their allies. Searching for gender-affirming clothes? Wanting to give away attire that you no longer wear? Join us this month for a clothing swap!

This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group.

Tot Time

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 years Join Ms.Sne for songs, a story, and special crafts. No late admittance! Thank you! 

Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 years

Join Ms.Sne for songs, a story, and special crafts.

No late admittance! Thank you! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This event is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this event. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Ceramic Vase Painting

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come and paint a ceramic vase!  Registration is required. This event is only for teens in grades 6-12, ages 12-18.  Please note the start time of the program. We ar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Come and paint a ceramic vase! 

Registration is required. This event is only for teens in grades 6-12, ages 12-18. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lego Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kennedy Children's Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Game
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades 1 to 5 Join us for a creative building experience. We'll supply the Legos and you supply the imagination. No registration required.

Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game
Event Details:

Grades 1 to 5

Join us for a creative building experience. We'll supply the Legos and you supply the imagination. No registration required.

This event is in the "Babies-Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Books & Bops

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kennedy Meeting Room at Kennedy Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Event Details:

Ages 2 to 5 yrs Let's get loud! Join us for a noisy storytime filled with dancing, music, and more.

Required
Library Branch: Kennedy Library
Room: Kennedy Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschoolers, Children
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 2 to 5 yrs

Let's get loud! Join us for a noisy storytime filled with dancing, music, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ear Cuff Jewelry Workshop

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Westergard Teen Center at Westergard Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ear cuffs are a pretty option for those who cannot wear pierced or clip-on earrings. Instead of dangling from your lobe, the ear cuff attaches snugly to the outer part of the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Westergard Library
Room: Westergard Teen Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Ear cuffs are a pretty option for those who cannot wear pierced or clip-on earrings. Instead of dangling from your lobe, the ear cuff attaches snugly to the outer part of the ear.