To register for programs, or for more information, visit the Kenilworth Public Library at 548 Boulevard or call (908) 276-2451. The library’s website can be viewed at: kenilworthlibrary.org. The Kenilworth Public Library is fully accessible to all library users.
Registration for the Fall Reading Program at the Kenilworth Public Library began September 10, 2018. The reading club concludes on Friday, November 9, 2018. Registration is required for all library programs.
Mommy, Daddy & Me, a parent and child at-home reading program for children ages 2 to 5.
I Can Read, a reading program for children who are just starting to read on their own from ages 6 to 8.
Club Readsalot, a reading program for children ages 9 to 12.
Lap Sit
for ages 0 to 23 months will be held on the following
Tuesdays from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m.: October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; and November 6.
Babies are welcome to wear their Halloween costume during Halloween Lap Sit which will be held on Tuesday, October 30.
Toddler Time
for 2 year olds will be held on the following
Wednesdays from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m.: October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 and November 7.
Stories, puppets and music just right for young listeners will be introduced.
Toddlers are welcome to wear their Halloween costume during Halloween Toddler Time which will be held on Wednesday, October 31.
PJ Story Time
for children ages 3 and up will be held on the following
Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.: October 4, 11, 18 & 25 and November 1 & 8.
Children are invited to wear their pajamas to this program, and bring along a stuffed animal, too.
Children are welcome to wear their Halloween costume for Halloween Story Time which will be held on Thursday, October 25.
Lego
At The Library will be held on the following
Fridays from 3:30-4:00 p.m.
for children ages 4-12 years old: October 12 & 26 and November 9.
Children ages 4-9 years old must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Children will have an opportunity to build with Lego bricks.
Lego at the Library is made possible through a grant from the Walmart Local Giving program.
Bingo for Young Children
ages 3 & up will be held on the following
Fridays from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
for children ages 3 and up: October 5 and November 2. Games may include A-B-C Bingo, Number Bingo and Color & Shape Bingo.
Parents must remain in the library during the program.
Bingo for Children Who Can Read
will be held on
Friday, October 19 from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
in the Activity Room.
Games may include USA Bingo, History Bingo and Kenilworth Bingo. Parents do not participate in this program.
Special Events at The Library
Applause Theater will visit the Kenilworth Public Library
on Thursday, October 4, 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
to entertain children age 4 & up and their families with musical theater songs including songs from Legally Blonde, The Sound of Music and Hairspray.
This program will be directed by Krystle Tomlinson.
Registration is required. Children who are registered for PJ Story Time will be invited to attend this program without additional registration.
Krystle Tomlinson, founder of APPLAUSE Theater, grew up involved in Musical Theater and wanted to use her training and love of the arts to get kids involved. Kids ranging from age six to sixteen can be seen in APPLAUSE productions, which include cabarets and musicals. APPLAUSE productions offers workshops with kids starring on Broadway, and this winter will be offering classes. Tomlinson hopes children and their families will attend this preview show of: Legally Blonde, The Sound Of Music and Hairspray, A Musical Revue.
The Good Tymes String Band
will be entertaining children ages 2 & up and their families at The Kenilworth Public Library
on Wednesday, October 17 at 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Foot tapping, knee slapping banjo music & songs for families with children of all ages featuring Raymond Dreitlein, Pete Hauptman and Jay Leipzig.
Learn how to prepare a healthy after school snack to enjoy for Halloween.
This workshop will be presented by dietitian, Victoria Coglianese.
Children ages 5 – 13 years old will have an opportunity to learn how to prepare a healthy snack especially created for Halloween. Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate in this program. Each participant will be able to enjoy their healthy snack at the conclusion of this workshop.
Registration is required. Kenilworth residents may begin to register 1 week prior to this workshop. Out of town residents may begin to register 2 days prior to this workshop, space permitting.
As a dietitian at the ShopRite of Garwood, Victoria Coglianese, RDN is available for free nutrition counseling, store tours, partnering with local community groups to provide nutrition programs, and being a resource to customers, employees, and the community on health and wellness issues.
