One World, Many Stories!

Children ages 5 and up are invited to join us as Queen Nur presents: "Stories From Around the World" a high energy, interactive Summer Reading Performance!  Let your imagination soar, as the stories come alive, with each beat of the drum.  Tuesday, August 16 At 6 :00 PM. Register online beginning July 16.

Grossology!

Children entering grades 1 - 6 are invited to join us to learn about all things disgusting!  We'll make a GROSS project every week!  Thursdays at 1 PM and 6 PM on 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21.  Register online beginning June 18, for ONE timeslot only.  For more information call: 732-721-0212 ext. 5.

Arsty Smartsy!

Children entering grades 1 - 6 are invited to learn about great artists and create their own masterpieces.  Thursdays at 1 PM and 6 PM on 6/30, 7/7, 7/14. 7/21.  Register online beginning June 18 for ONE timeslot only.

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K-12 students get free help from expert tutors online! Between the hours of 3 p.m. and 1 a.m., tutors are available to help with all math, science, social studies and English subjects-from elementary to advanced levels. You and your tutor work one-to-one in a secure, online classroom, using an interactive whiteboard, file sharing and instant message to work through your problems.
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Winter 2011 Schedule

Toddler Time! Join us for stories, songs and playtime. For children ages 6 - 24 months, accompanied by a caregiver. Mondays at 10 a.m., beginning January 31. Please note we will not meet on Feb. 21.

Terrific 2's and 3's! Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and a coloring page. For children ages 2 & 3 accompanied by a parent. Wednesdays at 10 a.m., beginning February 2.

Creative Kids! Children ages 3 and up are invited to join us for a variety of fun and easy crafts. Wednesdays at 7 p.m., beginning January 19.

Yummy Stories! Children ages 3-7, accompanied by a parent, are invited to join us for stories and a no-cook, make-it-yourself, story related snack! Fridays at 11 a.m., beginning January 21.

Yummy Stories and Creative Kids

Due to a limited amount of space, children who want to participate in Yummy Stories & Creative Kids will be included on a "first come, first serve" basis. Those able to participate will receive a sticker to designate that they are in the program for that day. We can not accept more than 30 children for each of the programs. Stickers will be given out 10 minutes prior to the start time of program. Thank you for your cooperation.
The Children's Dept.

Attention Parents and Educators!

WE NOW HAVE LITERACY TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR READING AND COMPREHENSION!!!

Non-Fiction Comprehension Quickie Cards (Ages 8+):

These quick, high-interest activities help students build nonfiction comprehension as they read passages, interpret charts, and more!

Sight-Word Tactile Cards (Ages 5+):

Students learn to recognize 75 of the most common sight-words with instant reinforcement they can see, touch, and trace!

Word Family Flip Books:

As kids turn the pages of these ingenious flip books, they match letters, blends, and diagraphs with a special ending sound.

Reading Comprehension Practice Cards (Grades 1-3):

From identifying words and meanings to reading passges, these cards help students build comprehension and prepare for standardized testing!

Phonics Flip Books (Ages 6+):

These easy-to-use flip books each focus on a specific phonics sound, from long and short vowels to blends and diagraphs.

Stop into the library to check out these great learning tools.

These sets are available at the front Circulation Desk for in-library use only (they are not available for check-out)