Be sure to visit the library to enjoy these free events for people of all ages.
The Build a Better World 2017 Summer Reading Program for all ages officially began June 26 and continues through the summer!
Fantasy City Building Art Program
on Thursday, July 6 at 2:00 pm
Children ages 5 and up are invited to come and build a fantasy city. We will display the fantasy cities in the library all summer long as part of our Build a Better World Summer Reading Program and children can pick up their artwork later in the summer to keep. Registration is required. Family Movie Night on these
Thursdays at 7:00 pm
July 6 A young boy meets a cantankerous yet endearing creature known as the Lorax while seeking out a rare tree. Rated PG.
July 20 There are big changes brewing in Gotham and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe learn to lighten up. Rated PG.
Yoga Storytime
on Fridays in July at 10 am
Story time yoga encourages mind/body connection for children through the use of stories with yoga. Each week will feature a different story and we will go on a new adventure. Permission slips are required before participating in the class. They may be filled out upon arrival, but please come early to fill them out. Each session has separate registration. For ages 3 and up.
Union County Division on Aging Services
on Monday, July 10 from 10- Noon
Do you have a questions about services for seniors or their caregivers? The Union County Division on Aging will be at the Clark Public Library to answer them. Drop by anytime between 10am-12pm and get answers to your questions about: pharmaceutical assistance, home energy assistance, home care, home delivered or congregate meals, caregiver relief, medicaid, transportation, and other questions you may have.
Enjoy Explore India: Peacock Surprise
on Monday, July 10 at 2 pm
This interactive story never fails to fill us with excitement, as it ends in a beautiful peacock illustration. Learn to draw a peacock and decorate it with pretty gold and silver laces, special blue and green ribbons, flowers, and jewels to make your picture look as magnificent as the grand peacock himself. Registration is requested. For children 10 and under.
Teen/Tween DIY Fidget Spinner
on Monday, July 10 at 3:30 pm
Create your own unique fidget spinner. Open to 5th grade and up
Summer LEGO® Club
on Monday, July 10 at 7:00 pm
Join us for the LEGO® Club at the Clark Public Library! Create your own lego structures. Legos are provided by the library. Creations are displayed in the Children’s Area. For children in grades K – 5. No registration required.
Children’s Drop-in Craft
on Tuesday, July 11 and Friday, July 21 from 2-4 pm
Encourage your child’s creativity by making a simple craft together. Drop in anytime between 2-4. All supplies are provided.
Pajama Time Story Time
on Tuesday, July 11 and Tuesday, July 25 at 7:00 pm
Come in your PJs for our evening family story time! Stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages 2 – 5 years old. Great for working parents and busy families.
Preschool Duplo Bingo
on Thursday, July 13 and Monday, July 31 at 10 am
Duplo Animal Bingo is a new twist on a fun, classic game. Preschoolers pick a building card enabling them to construct their animal by collecting the corresponding bricks as they are drawn. Registration is required. Mad Science Workshops for Children Entering Grades 3 and Up. Registration for individual workshops is required.
Harnessing Heat
on Thursday, July 13 at 3:00 pm
Fast moving molecules are the main attraction in this exploration of energy and heat. Children will see Boyle’s law in action, as we show how air behaves when heated or cooled, and will also learn the role heat plays in phase changes. The children will partake in the tasty miracle of science we know as Cotton Candy.
Matter of Fact
on Tuesday, July 25 at 2:00 pm
In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of chemistry. They will construct marshmallow molecules. They’ll learn to distinguish between physical & chemical changes like true scientists! To finish up, children are introduced to the basics of polymers and get to make their very own polymer putty to take home!
Teen/Tween Program: Traditional Wood Block Printing
on Monday, July 17 at 1:00 pm
Learn about the ancient art of block printing from India. Choose a special DIY kit to make a cool block printed design on fabric. You can also use blocks to create greeting cards, wrapping paper, bookmarks, and more! Open to all tweens and teens! Please register.
Maker Monday on these
Mondays in July at 3:00 pm
July 17: Crazy for Coding
Join us for various activities to experience basic coding for preschoolers and up. We will have different stations to visit to try coding for yourself. We will also have our 3D printer there for kids to see how it works!
July 31: Silly Structures
Join us in attempting to make structures out of various materials. We will have different stations, with different building materials, to see what silly structures you can create. Bring your imagination and engineering skills!
Bricks for Kidz LEGO® Extravaganza
on Tuesday, July 18
Registration is required for each session.
at 10:00 am LEGO® Duplo Build for Preschoolers for 3-4 year olds
Activities include discussion of the Model of the Day, Duplo Lego model building with specific building instruction and creativity challenges, and lastly, letter pattern and logic exercises.
at 11:00 am Beginner Motorized LEGO® Build for 5-8 year olds
Children ages 5-8 will participate in a 60 minute active motorized Lego building with specific instruction. Students work in pairs to complete/modify/encourage the project.
at 12:00 pm Advanced Motorized LEGO® Build for 8-11 year olds
Children ages 8-10 will participate in an advanced 60 minute active motorized Lego building with specific instruction. Students work in pairs to complete/modify/encourage the project.
Mother/Daughter Book Club
on Tuesday, July 18 at 7:00 pm
Read a great book and have a meaningful discussion with your daughter and her peers. We will be discussing #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder By R.J. Palacio.
Book recommended for age 9 and up. Pick up your 2 copies of the book at the circulation desk
Teen Watercolor Painting Class
on Wednesday, July 26 at 2:00 pm
Learn how to paint in watercolor and create a piece of art to take home. Open to Grades 5-12.
Pearl Observatory: Little Al the Allosaurus
on Thursday, July 27 at 7:00 pm
Be a paleontologist for the evening! Touch a real dinosaur egg, teeth, and bones. Help rebuild “Little Al” the allosaurus.
For ages 3 and up. Registration is requested.
Grown-Up Coloring Club Meets Weekly
on most Fridays – July 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 1:30 p.m.
Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore! Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring for grown ups. Relieve some stress while stimulating your creativity! No registration is required.
Teen Tech Help on most Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, Fridays at 3:30 pm, and Saturdays at 2:00 pm
Do you have a new phone or tablet and need help figuring it out? The library now offers one-on-one assistance with a variety of technological issues. Sessions last one hour and may also focus on e-mail, e-books, Microsoft Office or other technology questions you might have. Advance registration is required, so please call the Reference Desk at 732 388 5999 to schedule an appointment.
Registration is required for programs listed above, unless noted otherwise. Additionally, free movies are shown at the library on Monday and Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Newly released DVDs are featured each Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required for movies. For complete details and registration information about events at the Clark Public Library, please stop by or see our online calendar at http://www2.youseemore.com/clarkpl/ or call 732-388-5999.
