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Winter
Story Time
Winter Story Time
will begin the week of Monday, January 9, 2012
and will continue through Monday, March 19, 2012.
Spring Story Time
will begin on Monday, April 16, 2012.
Please scroll down
for more information about all of our Children's Programs
& Special
Events.
Story Time classes
are
limited to 15
children, so please call or visit the library to
reserve your child's place. Parents should
remain in the library at all times while the
programs are running. Thank you for your
help! During inclement weather, please
call the library.
All programs are free of charge. Please
call or visit the library to reserve your place.
Sign-ups continue throughout the year for all
Children's Programs. Call 973-838-3262, to
sign-up your children anytime.
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Toddler Time
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Thursdays at 10:15 am. |
We welcome you and your child to Toddler Time.
All programs are free of charge.
Please call or visit to reserve your
place. These classes are limited
to 15 children, so please call or visit
the library to reserve your child's
place. Parents should remain in
the library at all times while the
programs are running. Thank you
for your help! During inclement
weather, please call the library.
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3 TO 6 YEAR OLDS
Stories & Crafts
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Tuesdays at 10:15 am or
Thursdays at 1:00 pm |
Children ages 3 to 6 are welcome to attend Story
Time at the Library. Come along, enjoy the tales and have fun making a craft to take home.
All programs are free of charge.
Please call or visit to reserve your
place.
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6 TO 8 YEAR OLDS
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Junior Book Club
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Mondays at
5:00 pm |
8 TO
This new
children's program
for beginner readers is fundamental and lots
of fun! We will be reading a story
together and talking about it along with doing
activities that relate to the book. A book will be given to each child who
participates in the Junior Book Club.
All programs are free of charge however
you must call or visit the Library to reserve
your place, as space is limited. Please
Note: Junior Book Club and Kids
Book Club time changes: February
13, March 5, and March 12 (Check
Children's Special Events below).
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8 TO 10 YEAR OLDS
Kids Book Club
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Mondays at 6:30 pm |
This program
for elementary school readers has proven
to be an enriching experience and lots
of fun!! We read some great books, talk
about them, share our ideas, and do
activities that relate to the stories.
A book will be given to each child who
participates in the Kids Book Club.
All programs are free of charge.
Please call or visit to reserve your
place.
Please Note: Junior Book Club and
Kids Book Club time changes:
February 13, March 5, and March 12
(Check Children's Special Events below).
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Please register your children for all
Children's Programs. It's easy -
just stop by the Circulation Desk or call the
library at 973-838-3262. |
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CHILDREN'S SPECIAL
EVENTS
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THERAPY DOG READING PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED
FOR KIDS IN
1ST & 2ND
GRADE |
Tuesdays from
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
February 7 & 21 and March 6 & 20 |
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This program is geared toward beginner
readers in first and second grade or any
child who wishes to practice reading
aloud. Come meet "Snuggles" and
her owner Martha Dodd. "Snuggles"
is a friendly, cuddly, well mannered
Saluki mix. Read her the story of
your choice. This program
encourages children to read in a
relaxing pressure-free environment to a
charming and loving dog. Sign up
for your child's 15 minute session with
"Snuggles."
All programs are free of charge.
Please call or visit to reserve your
place.
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"ART KIDS
RULE" will be here!!
FOR KIDS AGES
6 - 12 |
Monday,
February 13
From
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
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This will be an interactive creative
arts program. "Art Kids Rule" will
be here to provide a fun-filled evening
to learn about the artist Jim Dine and
to create a Valentine's Day card using
his art techniques. All programs
are free of charge and pre-registration
is required. This class is limited
to 20 children, so please call or visit
the library to reserve your child's
place. Parents should remain in
the library at all times while this
program is running. Thank you for
your help.
Monday night Book Clubs will not
meet on this night.
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MOVE AND
GROOVE
FOR KIDS AGES
4 - 6 |
Friday,
February 17
From 1:00 pm -
1:45 pm |
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When school
is out for mid-winter break, younger
Elementary Schhol age children can join
us for an afternoon of dancing
incorporating elements of jazz, Hip Hop
and Creative movement. All
programs are free of charge and
pre-registration is required. This
class is limited to 12 children, so
please call or visit the library to
reserve your child's place.
Parents should remain in the library at
all times while this program is running.
Thank you for your help.
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HIP HOP JAZZ
CLASS
FOR KIDS AGES
7 - 9 |
Friday,
February 17
From 2:00 pm -
2:45 pm |
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When school
is out for mid-winter break, Dance
Instructor Michele Theiler will lead
older kids in learning new Jazz inspired
Hip Hop dance moves. All programs
are free of charge and pre-registration
is required. This class is limited
to 12 children, so please call or visit
the library to reserve your child's
place. Parents should remain in
the library at all times while this
program is running. Thank you for
your help.
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DR. SEUSS
STORY TIME AND CRAFT
FOR KIDS AGES
5 - 8 |
Monday, March
5
From 5:00 pm -
5:45 pm |
During Read
Across America, which is on Dr. Seuss's
birthday, come to the library for Dr.
Seuss Day on Monday, March 5, for a
special Story Time from 5:00 pm - 5:45
pm. Listen to several Dr. Seuss
stories and complete a small craft.
All programs are free of charge and
pre-registration is required. This
class is limited to 15 children, so
please call or visit the library to
reserve your child's place.
Parents should remain in the library at
all times while this program is running.
Thank you for your help.
Monday night Book Clubs will not
meet on this night.
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BOARD GAME
MANIA IS ON!
FOR KIDS AGES
8 - 13 |
Monday, March
12
From 6:30 pm -
7:30 pm |
During Come
join us for a night of "gaming" on
Monday, March 12, and enjoy playing
board games. Bring your favorite
board game and be ready to teach a few
others to follow the rules of the game
and play the game with you. All
programs are free of charge and
pre-registration is required. This
class is limited to 15 children ages 8 -
13, so please call or visit the library
to reserve your child's place.
Parents should remain in the library at
all times while this program is running.
Thank you for your help!
Monday night Book Clubs will not
meet on this night.
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PRE-SCHOOL/TODDLER DANCE
FOR CHILDREN
AGES 2 1/2 - 4 YEARS |
Saturday, March
24
From 11:30 am
- 12:15 pm |
Give your
toddler the opportunity to move to the
music and dance with other children in
their age group. Dance Instructor
Michele Theiler will lead the children
and teach them how to move to the
groove. All programs are free of
charge and pre-registration is required.
This class is limited to 12 children, so
please call or visit the library to
reserve your child's place.
Parents should remain in the library at
all times while this program is running.
Thank you for your help.
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LET'S MAKE
SLIME!
FOR KIDS AGES
7 - 12 YEARS |
Monday, March
26
From 5:00 pm -
5:45 pm |
Make
squishy non-toxic "goo" that hardens in
your hands when you squeeze it, but
flows like liquid when you pour it.
IT'S SLIME!! All programs are free
of charge and pre-registration is
required. This class is limited to
15 children ages 7 - 12, so please call
or visit the library to reserve your
child's place. Parents should
remain in the library at all times while
this program is running. Thank you
for your help.
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LOOKING FOR LEGOS: Used or New
Do you or a
friend have Legos your children no longer use that you could
donate to the Childrens' Services at the Butler Library? If
so, would you kindly drop them off at the Circulation Desk
at your convenience?
Also if you
have any games that are in good condition with all of the
pieces, we would gladly accept them as well for our
Children's Room.
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MAGIC SHOW 2011
PAINTING & DRAWING 2011
PAINTING & DRAWING 2011
THERAPY DOG 2011
THERAPY DOG 2011
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