Online Story Time
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
June 30 -- July 7, 14, 21 & 28 -- August 4 & 11
Join us for an online version of our Preschool Story Time where we’ll share stories, songs, finger plays and movement activities. Library story times are a fun way to help your child develop skills they will need to be ready to read. Story Time is geared for ages 3-5 but the whole family is welcome to join from home.
This program will take place on Zoom and registration is required. After registering, you will receive an email with a Zoom meeting link. For more information please call (609) 345-2269 x.3050
Each week we'll post a printable craft here to go along with Story Time. We also have a limited number of copies available for pick up. If you'd like to arrange a time for pick up please call (609) 345-2269 x.3050.
What's Next for Human Spaceflight?
Online Program
Thursday, July 9 at 6 p.m.
Learn about the human space programs planned by the United States, China, Russia and four U. S. commercial companies! Space stations and gateways, moon bases, a journey to Mars and even space tourism will be presented by Paul Cirillo.
***This is an adult program, but suitable for children in grade 4 and above.***
It is brought to you on behalf of the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors Program. Registration is required. Once you register, a Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you.
About the Presenter: Paul Cirillo has been a volunteer with the Solar System Ambassadors Program for 19 years. He has been fascinated by astronomy and space missions all his life and enjoys giving presentations to schools, libraries, community groups and on cruise ships. Paul has an easy style of communicating, which allows diverse audiences to easily understand and enjoy his presentations on the wonders of the universe and how we are exploring it.
Paul has a Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University and is a member of the New Jersey Astronomical Association - the largest public observatory in New Jersey.
Online Book Discussion for Ages 6-8
Tuesday, July 21 at 3 p.m.
Children ages 6-8 are invited to join us as we read and discuss the book Unstoppable by Adam Rex.
“If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Well, what if the answer was: ALL OF THEM! When a bird narrowly escapes the clutches of a hungry cat, a nearby crab admires the bird's ability to fly, while the bird admits a longtime yearning for claws. And, just like that, they team up. Pretty soon, the team includes every animal in the forest who's ever wanted someone else's special trait.”
It's preferable if children read the story before the discussion but not required. E-book copies of this title can be checked out using your library card at hoopladigital.com
This program will take place on Zoom. Registration is required. After you register, a Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you.
Online Imagination Club
Thursdays at 2 p.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 -- August 6 & 13
Kids ages 6-12 are invited to join us as we share stories and projects using the theme “Imagine Your Story.” A limited number of weekly project bags with supplies for each project will be available.
This program will take place on Zoom and registration is required. After registering, you will receive an email with a Zoom meeting link. For more information please call (609) 345-2269 x.3050
Introduction to 3D Printing Online Workshop
Friday, July 17, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ages 10-14
This class is for youth ages 10-14 who are interested in learning about 3D printing. Some areas covered will be: history of 3D printing, how 3D printers work, terminology, where to find 3D designs and how to modify a simple 3D model. Although this is an online class, participants will be able to send a small 3D design to the instructor to be printed. Models can later be picked up at the library.
Participants will need to create their own free Tinkercad account and then take a look around www.Tinkercad.com to explore existing 3D designs.
This class will be hosted on ZOOM. Registration is required. Once you register, a link to the Zoom event will be emailed to you. If you have questions, you can call 609 345-2269 x3050.
Online Book Discussion for Ages 9-12
Tuesday, July 28 at 3 p.m.
Kids ages 9-12 are invited to join us for a discussion of the graphic novel The New Kid by Jerry Craft.
“Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft.”
Kids should read the book before the discussion. E-book copies of this title can be checked out using your library card at hoopladigital.com.
This program will take place on Zoom. Registration is required.
After you register, a Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you.
