SCLSNJ Watchung Library September 2024
Paint and Snack: Sunflower – (grades K-5)
Tuesday, September 03: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Watchung branch – 20 Stirling Road
Discover how to paint step-by-step using watercolors. Pre-packaged snacks and drinks will be served.
Preschool Storytime – Miss June’s Room (ages 3-5 years with caregivers)
Wednesday, September 04: 4:30pm – 5:00pm
Watchung branch – 20 Stirling Road
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.
Thursday, September 05: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Watchung branch – Wilson Memorial Church
Patty Barron will lead gentle sitting and standing Qigong exercises/meditation focusing on body/mind connection. Benefits include learning new ways to de-stress and enhancing coordination and balance.
Saturday, September 07: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Watchung branch – 20 Stirling Road
Make your own friendship pen using embroidery floss. This program will be repeated on Wednesday, September 18. Please only sign up for one session.
Music with Miss Donna – (ages birth – 5 years and caregivers)
Monday, September 09: 10:30am – 11:00am
Watchung branch – Wilson Memorial Church
Take time to bond with your children while making music in this interactive session. Enjoy music, fingerplays, and playing instruments.
Read to a Therapy Dog – (entering grades K-4)
Tuesday, September 10: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Valley Furniture – 20 Stirling Road
Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog. Registration is required by visiting the Youth Services desk or calling 908-458-8455. Registration begins August 20.
Wednesday, September 11: 4:30pm – 5:00pm
Watchung branch – 20 Stirling Road
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.
Thursday, September 12: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Watchung branch – Wilson Memorial Church
Patty Barron will lead gentle sitting and standing Qigong exercises/meditation focusing on body/mind connection. Benefits include learning new ways to de-stress and enhancing coordination and balance.
Nintendo Switch Afternoon – (grades 5-8)
Thursday, September 12: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Watchung branch – 20 Stirling Road
Play Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Brothers.
Book Discussion – The Son by Jo Nesbo
Thursday, September 12: 6:30pm – 7:45pm
Watchung branch – Wilson Memorial Church
“The Son” by Jo Nesbo by Dan Flores moderated by Elaine Stringer
Family Storytime – Move and Groove (families with children)
Monday, September 16: 10:30am – 11:00am
Watchung branch – 20 Stirling Road
Discover songs, stories, and movement in this active storytime.
STEAM: Marshmallow Challenge – (grades K-5)
Tuesday, September 17: 4:30pm – 5:15pm
Watchung branch – 20 Stirling Road
Explore engineering and design by building a structure out of balsa wood, toothpicks, and marshmallows.
Wednesday, September 18: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Watchung branch – 20 Stirling Road
Make your own friendship pen using embroidery floss. This is a repeat of the program on Saturday, September 7. Please only sign up for one session.
Thursday, September 19: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Watchung branch – Wilson Memorial Church
Patty Barron will lead gentle sitting and standing Qigong exercises/meditation focusing on body/mind connection. Benefits include learning new ways to de-stress and enhancing coordination and balance.
Teen Volunteer Afternoon – Letters For a Cause (grades 6-12)
Thursday, September 19: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Watchung branch – 20 Stirling Road
Write letters and make cards for a good cause. You will earn one hour of service time.
Preschool Storytime – Campfire Storytime (ages 3-5 years with caregiver)
Monday, September 23: 10:30am – 11:00am
Watchung branch – 20 Stirling Road
Read spooky stories, sing songs, and more with Miss Allie at this special campfire storytime. S’mores kits will be handed out and may contain products with milk, chocolate, gluten, and gelatin.
Bingo with Miss June – (ages 4 and up)
Wednesday, September 25: 4:30pm – 5:00pm
Watchung branch – 20 Stirling Road
Share your love of Bingo with other players as you compete to win prizes.
Thursday, September 26: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Watchung branch – Wilson Memorial Church
Patty Barron will lead gentle sitting and standing Qigong exercises/meditation focusing on body/mind connection. Benefits include learning new ways to de-stress and enhancing coordination and balance.
Preschool Storytime – Unicorn Storytime (ages 3-5 years with caregiver)
Monday, September 30: 10:30am – 11:00am
Watchung branch – 20 Stirling Road
Sing, dance, and read all about unicorns at this special storytime with Miss Allie!
Monday, September 30: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Watchung branch
Avid bird watchers and Watchung residents, Denise Soppas and Charlie Neiss will lead an introduction to birding at Best Lake. All ages are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by an adult.
