Kenilworth Public Library July 2024
The Kenilworth Public Library invites children ages two to twelve years old to join the 2024 ‘Adventure Begins At Your Library’ Summer Reading Club. Registration is ongoing. The summer reading club concludes on Friday, August 16th. The first 200 children who register will receive a reading club bag containing many special items.
July 2024 Children’s Department programs and events:
Weekly programs:
Bingo For Children: Mondays at 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Bingo games for children ages 3 & up
July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Lap Sit: Tuesdays at 10:30am – 10:50am
Interactive stories and songs for ages 0 – 2 years old
July 2, 9, 23 & 30
PJ Story Time: Tuesdays at 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Children are welcome to attend this story time program
dressed in their pajamas and bring along a favorite stuffed animal
for ages 3 & up.
July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Toddler Time: Wednesday at 10:30am – 10:50am
Interactive stories and songs for ages 2 – 3 years old.
July 3, 10 & 24
Fun Friday Crafts: Friday at 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Ages: 4 – 9
July 5, 12, 19 & 26
Registration is required for each individual craft one week prior to each craft.
July Special Events
Registration is required for all special events.
Kenilworth residents may register one week prior to each event.
Out of town residents may register two days prior to each event, space permitting.
To register: call the library at 908-276-2451 or visit 548 Boulevard.
Eyes of The Wild Animal Program at The Kenilworth Public Library
Thursday, July 11 at 7:00pm – 8:00pm.
Ages: 4 – adult
Participants will be educated and entertained as they learn about and view up close exotic animals.
This program is recommended for ages 4 – adult.
Boogie Woogie Babies: 10:30am – 11:00am on Tuesday, July 16
Interactive musical program will be presented by Tiffany Taylor
for ages: 0- 4
Yoga Story Time: 10:30am – 11:00am on Wednesday, July 17
Join us for stories and yoga poses for the youngest listeners and their caregiver.
This program will be presented by certified yoga instructor Gina Folgar for ages: 2 – 5.
Wondergy: Cool Science: 7:00pm – 8:00pm on Thursday, July 18
Participants will explore interactive science experiments which include the use liquid nitrogen – along with cream, milk, and sugar – to serve up the freshest ice cream you’ve ever tasted!
This program is recommended for ages 4 – adult.
Don’t miss this educational program which includes a delicious treat.
Read To A Dog: 4:00pm – 5:00pm on Tuesday, July 23
For early beginning readers and those who are learning to read Young, reluctant, or struggling readers are encouraged to register for this program and read aloud for 15 minutes with certified therapy dog, Petey. Children will learn to associate reading with being with this furry, non-judgmental listener and begin to view reading in a positive way. Over time, the child’s reading ability and confidence can improve because they are practicing their skills. Registration is required. Readers may register for a 15-minute visit.
Registration begins one week prior to this program.
Currier’s Magical Mania Comedy Magic Show
Thursday, July 25 at 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Ages: 4 – adult
Join us for this exciting interactive event featuring the amazing juggling and magic of Ben Lipman.
Good Tyme String Band: 10:30am – 11:00am on Wednesday, July 25
All ages are welcome to attend and enjoy foot tapping knee slapping banjo music
KENILWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT PROGRAMS
Join us on Tuesday, July 2 & 16 at 2-4pm and Monday, July 8 at 6:00pm – 7:45pm for our card making group “Paper Pals.”
You don’t need any paper crafting experience to join the fun.
“Yarnies”: Join us on Thursdays, July 11 & 18 at 2-4pm and Thursday, July 25 at 6:00pm – 7:45pm. You don’t need any crafting experience to enjoy these creative explorations. Feel free to bring a project to work on. Watch demonstrations of knitting, crocheting and weaving.
“Spin – A – Yarn”: Join us on Tuesday, July 30 at 5:00pm – 7:45pm. Bring your spinning wheel or drop spindle and create beautiful yarns! If you don’t have a wheel, you are still welcome to join us to learn about spinning.
