The Winter Reading Program at the Kenilworth Public Library is underway and continues through Friday, February 22, 2019. Children who were registered for the Fall 2018 reading club we be preregistered for the winter session.
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.: February 5, 12 & 19.
Toddler Time
for 2 year olds will be held on the following
Wednesdays from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m.: February 6, 13 & 20.
Stories, puppets and music just right for young listeners will be introduced.
PJ Story Time
for children ages 3 and up will be held on the following Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.: February 7, 14 & 21. Children are invited to wear their pajamas to this program, and bring along a stuffed animal, too.
NEW PROGRAM: Tech Time At The Library
for children ages 4 – 10 years old will be held on Thursdays at 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.: February 7, 14 & 21. Children will have an opportunity to independently explore various educational apps featured on one of the library’s Samsung tablets. Children under the age of 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult in order to borrow a tablet. A library card will be required in order to participate in this program. Headphones will be provided when using the tablets. Children are welcome to bring their own headphones or earbuds to use with the tablets too.
Lego At The Library
for 4 – 12 year olds will be held on the following Fridays from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.: February 8 & 22. Lego at the Library is made possible by donations from the Walmart Local Giving Program and Jackie Fidurski.
Bingo for Young Children
will be held on Friday from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. for children ages 3 and up: February 15. 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 the following Friday from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Activity Room: February 1. Games may include Book Bingo, USA Bingo, History Bingo and Kenilworth Bingo. Parents do not participate in this program.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month.
An interactive program to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health will be presented for children ages 4 and up. Dr. Mouli Surti of Pediatric Dentistry of Union will present this program on Thursday, February 7 at 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
A Valentine’s Day Celebration
will be presented by local children’s author Laura Sassi on Thursday, February 14 at 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Children ages 4 and up will have an opportunity to listen to the story Love Is Kind read by the author and participate in a Valentine’s craft at the conclusion of this event.
To register for programs, or for more information, visit the Kenilworth Public Library at 548 Boulevard or call (908) 276-2451.
