SCLSNJ’s August 2020 Virtual Programs
Explore SCLSNJ’s Virtual Programs. All programs listed are free. Registration is required unless otherwise indicated. Programs are subject to change. Visit sclsnj.libnet.info/events.org for SCLSNJ’s complete calendar of events. For questions contact SCLSNJ staff at ask@sclibnj.org.
All Ages
Somerset Regional Animal Shelter – Adopt Your New Best Friend: August 7, 3-4 p.m.
Magnolia Street String Band Bluegrass – Virtual Summer Concert: August 15, 3-4:30 p.m.
Children and Teens
An Adventurous Children’s Concert (entering grades Pre-K-2): August 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years and their caregivers): August 3, 11, 10, 17; 10:30-11 a.m.
Hour of Code (entering grades 2-5)
Puppy Adventure: August 3, noon – 1 p.m.
Escape the Dungeon August 17, noon – 1 p.m.
Science Bites (entering grades 3-6 and their caregivers): August 3, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
My First Book Club: “Mercy Watson to the Rescue” by Kate DiCamillo (entering grades 1-4): August 3, 4-5 p.m.
Music With Ms. Jenni (ages birth – 3 years and their caregivers): August 4, 31; 10-10:45 a.m.
Creatures Beyond Imagining (families with children): August 4, 2-2:45 p.m.
Tween Trivia (entering grades 5-8): August 4, 4-5 p.m.
Family Storytime – Twilight Tales (families with children)
August 4, 18; 7-7:30 p.m.
August 5, 6:30-7 p.m.
Toddler/Preschool Storytime (ages 18 months – 5 years and their caregivers)
August 5, 19; 10-10:30 a.m.
August 27, 11-11:30 a.m.
Fantasy Castle Design (entering grades K-4): August 5, 3:30-4 p.m.
Baby Storytime (ages birth – 18 months and their caregivers):
August 6, 10-10:30 a.m.
August 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Arms and Armor Through the Ages (families with children): August 6, 2-2:45 p.m.
Learning Lab – Fairy Tale Science (entering grades K-5 and their caregivers): August 6, 4-5 p.m.
Play and Music Sampler (ages birth – 3 years and their caregivers): August 7, 10-10:30 a.m.
Study Buddy Summer STEM Program (entering grades 3-6): August 7, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Creative Writing Workshop (entering grades 7-12)
August 7, 2-3 p.m.
August 21, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Choose Your Own Adventure – Escape the Castle (entering grades 1-4): August 10, 3-3:30 p.m.
STEAM
Op Art (entering grades 3-4): August 10, 4-5 p.m.
Shaving Cream Creations (entering grades K-5 and their caregivers): August 20, 4-5 p.m.
Book Club – Dragons and Magic (entering grades 3-6): August 11, 2-3 p.m.
LEGO® Club (entering grades K-5)
August 11, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
August 13, 4-5 p.m.
August 27, 2-3 p.m.
Toddler Storytime (ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers): August 12, 10-10:30 a.m.
Crafty Kids (entering grades 2-4 and their caregivers)
Popsicle Stick Creations: August 12, 2-2:30 p.m.
Egg Carton Creations: August 26, 2-2:30 p.m.
Draw a Story – Fairy Tales Around the World (entering grades K-2), August 12, 4-4:45 p.m.
Family Storytime – Pajama Time (families with children): August 12, 26; 6:45-7:15 p.m.
Baby/Toddler Storytime – Discover Stories (ages birth – 3 years and their caregivers): August 13, 10-10:30 a.m.
DIY Kitchen Science – Baking Soda Vinegar Volcanoes (grades K-8 and their caregivers): August 13, 11-11:45 a.m.
Kids in the Kitchen (entering grades 3-5 and their caregivers): August 13, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Puppet Time (ages 2-5 and their caregivers): August 14, 21; 10-10:25 a.m.
Nature Explorers (entering grades K-2): August 14, 11 a.m. – noon
Wizards Cook (entering grades 1-5 and their caregivers): August 14, 2-3 p.m.
Creatures From Around the World (entering grades K-5): August 15, 10-10:30 a.m.
Teen Summer Reads Book Club (entering grades 9-12): August 17, 6-7 p.m.
Toddler Sing With Pat (ages 1-3 years and their caregivers): August 18, 10:30-11 a.m.
Teen Trivia (entering grades 9-12): August 18, 2-3 p.m.
Explore Art (entering grades 1-5): August 19, 1-2 p.m.
Honey Heist (entering grades 6-12) August 19, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Math Matters (ages 3-6 and their caregivers): August 20, 11-11:30 a.m.
Teen Trivia Night (entering grades 6-12): August 20, 7-8 p.m.
Dino Days (entering grades 3-8): August 24, 2-3 p.m.
Graphic Novel Book Club – “SheHeWe” by Lee Nordling (entering grades 3-5): August 25, 4-5 p.m.
Once Upon a Building (entering grades 2-4 and their caregivers), August 28, 2-2:30 p.m.
Adults
Why New Jersey Has an Official State Microbe – Presented by Dr. Jeffrey Boyd: August 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Selected Readings – SCLSNJ Unites the Community Through Verse: August 4, 11, 18, 28; 11-11:45 a.m.
De-Stress and Unwind With Yoga: August 5, 12, 19, 26; 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Do You Believe? A Paranormal Survey: August 5, 7-8 p.m.
Nutrient Dense Salads: August 6, 7-8 p.m.
History of the Jersey Shore – Presented by Kevin Woyce: August 10, 7-8 p.m.
Ending Stigma in Somerset County – Raising Awareness About Mental Health: August 11, 6-7 p.m.
Belly Dance Bhangra World Dance Fusion – Presented by Stephanie Pappas: August 12, 7-8:30 p.m.
Employment Resources for People With Disabilities: August 13, 1-2:30 p.m.
Sweet Treats, Desserts Delicacies From the Garden State – Presented by the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts: August 13, 7-8 p.m.
Smart DriverTEK Workshop – Presented by AARP: August 14, 2-3:30 p.m.
Mastering the Interview: August 17, 7-9 p.m.
Transforming Journalism – How Augmented and Virtual Reality are Impacting the News: August 18, 7-8 p.m.
The Roaring Twenties – Presented by Professor Jeff Kampf: August 19, 7-8 p.m.
Making Your Job Search Work for You: August 25, 7-8:30 p.m.
The History of the Great Swamp – Presented by the New Jersey Audubon Society: August 26, 7-8 p.m.
How to Use Facebook to Increase Your Business: August 27, 7-8 p.m.
Virtual Readers’ Roundtable – A Moderated Book Talk: August 31, 1-2 p.m.
