KIDS EVENTS:
Kid Take and Make: An Apple a Day
This month you’ll be making an apple! Kid Take and Makes are designed to highlight early literacy skills and develop fine motor skills. 100 available each month; pick them up in the Youth Section while they last.
Toddler Tuesday
Tuesday, September 13
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
This special story time is developed just for two year olds! We'll read a book, sing songs, and engage in sensory exploration. Registration required.
Wee Reads
Wednesdays, September 14 and 21
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
We’ll read books, sing songs, and do finger plays. Best for ages 3 to 5. Registration required.
Rhyme Time
Thursdays
September 15 and 22
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Develop baby's motor, sensory, and social skills through exploration of short books, rhymes, songs, and more! For ages 0 to 2 years old. Siblings are welcome. Registration required.
Barking Book Buddies
Monday, September 19
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Read to a therapy dog. Each participant will get fifteen minutes to read to a therapy dog. Be ready with a preselected book. Presented in partnership with Tri-State K9 Response Team. For kindergarteners and up. Registration required.
Read & Create
Tuesday, September 20
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
We will read a short book to inspire our art pieces. For ages 3 and up. Registration required.
The Babysitter’s Club: The Book Club
Tuesday, September 20
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Have you read the graphic novels, watched the Netflix show, or love the original novels? Then this is the book club for you! Find out if you are a Kristy or a Claudia, talk about what you really think about Logan, and delve deep into why Mary Ann’s dad is so strict! This month we will be discussing Kristy’s Great Idea. For grades 3 to 5. This program will be hybrid, presented in person and on Zoom simultaneously. If you would like to join us on Zoom, please email cworrell@ftlnj.org. Registration required.
Be Our Guest Reader: Yoga Instructor
Tuesday, September 27
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Each month we invite a member of the community to be a guest reader. This month we are hosting yoga instructor Linda Marchese! She will lead us through a beach themed yoga story time. For ages 3 and up. Registration required.
TEEN EVENTS:
Dungeons & Dragons
Monday, September 12
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
A crumbling castle in a darkening forest. Danger abounds. You are equipped only with your wits and a single spell. Will you emerge victorious? This roleplaying, tabletop game is not for the faint of heart, but all levels of experience are welcome. For grades 6 to 12.
Registration required.
Anime Club
Tuesday, September 13
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
We’re watching anime and eating Asian snacks. It will be awesome. For grades 6 to 12. Registration required.
Teen Take and Make: Washer Necklace
Friday, September 16
All day
This month pick up materials to make your own necklace. For grades 6 to 12. Supplies are limited and registration is required.
You Pick Book Club
Monday, September 26
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Each month we choose a different theme and you read a book that fits within the theme. This month’s theme is “Romance.” Specify your favorite pizza topping when registering. For grades 6 to 12. Meeting Room. This program will be hybrid, presented in person and on Zoom simultaneously. If you would like to join us on Zoom, please email cworrell@ftlnj.org. Registration required.
Volunteer Power Hour
Tuesday, September 27
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Need community service hours? Want to help the library? Or just bored of sitting at home? Come help us out by preparing crafts, straightening shelves, and more. For grades 6 to 12. Registration required.
ADULTS:
CRAFTERNOON
Thursday, September 22
3:00 PM
Come join us for lots of fun! We will be making a Macramé plant holder. All materials supplied. Open to adults only. Space is limited and registration is required.
