Kenilworth Public Library October 2023
Children’s Department programs and events:
Weekly programs:
Bingo For Children: Mondays at 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Bingo games for children ages 3 & up
October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Lap Sit: Tuesdays at 10:30am – 10:50am
Interactive stories and songs for ages 0 – 2 years old
October 3, 17, 24 & 31
*Children are welcome to wear their Halloween costume to the October 31 session.
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.
October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
*Children are welcome to wear their Halloween costume to the October 31 session.
Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:30am – 10:50am
Interactive stories and songs for ages 2 – 3 years old.
October 4 & 11
Lego At The Library: Thursday, October 26 at 3:30pm – 4:00pm. Ages: 4 – 12
Visit the library to build with LEGO bricks
October Crafts: Friday at 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Ages: 4 – 9
October 6 & 20
Registration is required for each individual craft one week prior to each craft.
KENILWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT PROGRAMS
Join us on Tuesdays, October 3 and 17 at 2-4pm and Tuesday, October 24 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, October 5 & 12 at 2-4pm and Thursday, October 26 at 6:00pm – 7:30pm. 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 Monday, October 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.
All of these programs are free for adults.
October 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.
Octoberfest Celebration: Monday, October 2 at 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Ages: 4 – adult.
Join us as we celebrate the season of “Octoberfest” with this interactive program celebrating German Heritage. Enjoy songs sung in English and German, traditional dancing and listening to varied musical instruments. This program will be presented by Richard Stillman.
This program has been made possible by funds from Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage
Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Thursday, October 5 at 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Ages: 4 – adult.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with traditional music from Spain, along with dances from Spain, Ecuador and Mexico. This program will be presented by Alborada Dance Company.
This program has been made possible by funds from Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage
Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Tween Craft – Button Making: Monday, October 9 at 3:30pm – 4:30pm.
Craft to take home and display. Ages: 10 – 14
Boogie Woogie Babies: 10:30am – 11:00am on Wednesday, October 10.
Interactive musical program will be presented by Tiffany Taylor for ages: 0- 4
Pottery Workshop at The Kenilworth Public Library
Thursday, October 12 at 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Ages: 5 – 12
Create your own piece of pottery to take home and display.
This program will be presented by Simone Anthony-Brown, owner of Express Yourself Studios.
This program has been funded by The Les Malamut Art Gallery.
Annular Solar Eclipse Event: Saturday, October 14 at 12:30pm – 1:30pm. Ages: 4 – adult
Join us in the library’s parking lotto view the Annular Solar Eclipse. The library will provide special solar eclipse glasses for safe viewing. In the case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.
Yoga Story Time: 10:30am – 11:00am on Wednesday, October 18
Join us for stories and yoga poses for the youngest listeners and their caregiver.
This program will be presented by Heather Valente for ages: 2 – 5.
This program has been funded by The Friends of The Kenilworth Public Library.
Halloween Special Event: Thursday, October 19 at 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Ages: 4- adult.
Join us for this interactive event featuring Jester Jim who will entertain with juggling, beatboxing and more!
All participants are welcome to wear their Halloween costume to this event.
Good Tyme String Band: 10:30am – 11:00am on Wednesday, October 31.
All ages are welcome to attend and enjoy foot tapping knee slapping music.
All participants are welcome to wear their Halloween costume to this event.
