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Family Movie Nights
One Friday per month at 7:00 pm
Join us once a month for a Family Movie Night, showing Family-Friendly Films on our 70″ Flat Screen TV.
In the Children’s Room at the Butler Library
Please call the Butler Library at: 973-838-3262 to sign up.

- - - - Friday, June 28, 2024: Wish (2023) PG 1 hour 35 minutes
        
        Friday, July 12 TBA
        
        Friday, August 1 TBA

Read a Story to Cory
For Beginner Readers
Every Monday from 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Ms. Kim Boon and her Shih Tzu Dog, Cory will help your child in learning how to read or to practice reading aloud. Cory is the best listener. Sign up for a 15 minute session by calling the Butler Library at: 973-838-3262. This program is free. Come join us at the Butler Library with Cory and Ms. Kim and practice reading aloud when you can read a story to Cory.

ALL CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS MEET IN THE BUTLER LIBRARY

Spend your summer at the Butler Library. Our Children’s programs are all FREE.

Story Time
Tuesdays at 10:30am
April 23 – June 18
For ages 3 – 5 yrs.
Register on Google Forms or visit the Library to sign up.
Story time offers 30-minute sessions with a story and other fun activities. Parents must remain in the Library. This free program is limited to 12 children. Registration is required on Google Forms. If you are no longer able to attend after you sign up for this program, please call the library and let us know. If you need help registering, please call the library at 973-838-3262.

Toddler Time
Thursdays at 10:30am
April 25 – June 20
For ages 2 – 3 yrs.
Register on Google Forms or visit the Library to sign up.
Toddler time offers a 30-minute session with a story and a small craft for children and caretakers. This free program is limited to 8 children and 8 caretakers. Butler residents only. Registration is required on Google Forms. If you are no longer able to attend after you sign up for this program, please call the library and let us know. If you need help registering, please call the library at 973-838-3262.

Drop-in Craft Day
Saturday, June 1
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Stop by the Circulation Desk, choose from an array of crafts available to complete in the library.
No registration required!
For all ages. While supplies last.

Summer Reading Program Begins
VOLUNTEER THIS SUMMER AND HELP US OUT AT THE LIBRARY
Meeting for Summer Reading Volunteer Program. If you are not able to attend the meeting, call the library to schedule time to meet with Ms. Arlene 973-838-3262.
When: Monday, June 3
Time: 4:00 P.M.
Register on Google Forms or visit the Library to sign up.
Grade: Must have completed 6th grade through 12^th grade.
Register on Google Forms on our website or visit the library to sign up for the meeting. Join Ms. Arlene for a brief meeting to learn about volunteering for the Summer Reading Program. Be prepared to fill out an application and to sign up for days/times you are available to volunteer at the Library. The Summer Reading program is held from June 26 – August 9, 2024. As always, we appreciate your help.

Barbie – An American Icon
In-Person Library Program for All Ages
At Butler Public Library
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Sign up and attend to be entered into a raffle for a Barbie Doll.

Children under 18 must be with a parent.
Presented by Rick Feingold, Teacher of American Business History at Bergen Community College, MBA-Penn State University, History Degree-Rutgers University
In the 1950s children could only play with baby dolls. There were no adult dolls. Then Ruth Handler decided to invent a doll with adult features. The doll named Barbie was a “Teen-age Fashion model.” Barbie could be dressed in a variety of fashion outfits and she lived in a “Dreamhouse.” She had a boyfriend named Ken and drove a Corvette convertible. Barbie’s careers included doctor, astronaut, pilot and even a matador. Learn how the world’s most loved doll came to be.
This program is free of charge. Registration in advance is required by calling the Butler Library at: 973-838-3262, or stop by our Circulation Desk to sign up.

Butler Public Library is located at 1 Ace Road, Butler, NJ 07405, by phone at 973-838-3262 or online at www.butlerlibrary.org.

Spend your summer at the Butler Library. Our Children’s programs are all FREE.

Summer Themed Sand Art Jar Project
When: Monday June 17
Time: 6:00 – 6:45 PM
Ages: 5 – 10 yrs.
Register on Google Forms
Choose from an array of colored sand, and make a sand art ocean themed bottle to take home. All supplies are provided by the library, so register on google forms and join in on the fun. If you are no longer able to attend after you sign up for this program, please call the library and let us know. If you need help registering, please call the library at 973-838-3262.

Summer Reading Kick Off Registration
June 26: Registration begins 11:30 AM (all day)
Jack’s Petting Zoo (12:00 – 1:30 PM )

Come to the Library, register for the Summer Reading Program, pick up your bag of supplies, and visit Jack’s Petting Zoo in the back parking lot of the library. (To the left of the new playground.)

Week 1: June 26 – July 5 Return your Reading Passport and completed Worksheet #1 to be eligible to win one of the larger prizes in the display case.
Week 2: July 8 – July 12 Return your Reading Passport and completed Worksheet #2 to be eligible to win one of the larger prizes in the display case.
Week 3: July 15 – July 19 Return your Reading Passport and completed Worksheet #3 to be eligible to win one of the larger prizes in the display case.
Week 4: July 22 – July 26 Return your Reading Passport and completed Worksheet #4 to be eligible to win one of the larger prizes in the display case.
Week 5: July 29 – August 2 Return your Reading Passport and completed Worksheet #5 to be eligible to win one of the larger prizes in the display case.

*Final Week to complete all of the worksheets and Summer Reading Passport: August 5 – 9.

*All winners will be called after the program is over. Enjoy reading this summer and join us for the summer reading programs.

Story Time
Tuesdays at 10:30am
July 9 – August 20
For ages 3 – 5 yrs.
Register on Google Forms or visit the Library to sign up.
Story time offers 30-minute sessions with a story and other fun activities. Parents must remain in the Library. This free program is limited to 12 children. Registration is required on Google Forms. If you are no longer able to attend after you sign up for this program, please call the library and let us know. If you need help registering, please call the library at 973-838-3262.

Toddler Time
Thursdays at 10:30am
July 11 – August 22
For ages 2 – 3 yrs.
Register on Google Forms or visit the Library to sign up.
Toddler time offers a 30-minute session with a story and a small craft for children and caretakers. This free program is limited to 8 children and 8 caretakers. Butler residents only. Registration is required on Google Forms. If you are no longer able to attend after you sign up for this program, please call the library and let us know. If you need help registering, please call the library at 973-838-3262.

Rainy Day Crafts
When: Month of July & August. Drop in any rainy day in July and August and complete a craft in the library.
Time: 11:00 – 1:00 on rainy days.
Ages: 3 – 8 yrs.
The library is closed on Saturdays throughout the summer.

Start Your Summer Reading With a Diamond Dot Bookmark
Work together with Caregiver
When: Monday July 8
Time: 4:00 – 4:45 PM
Ages: 7 – 15 yrs.
Register on Google Forms
Learn how to use Diamond Dots to create your very own sparkly bookmark. Caregivers and children can work together on their very own bookmark. This class is limited to 10 children and 10 caregivers. All supplies are provided by the library, so register on google forms and join in on the fun. If you are no longer able to attend after you sign up for this program, please call the library and let us know. If you need help registering, please call the library at 973-838-3262.

Ceramic Surprise
When: Monday, July 15
Register on Google Forms or visit the Library to sign up.
Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am
Ages: 3 – 10 yrs.
Register on Google Forms
Choose from a variety of ceramic pieces to paint. All supplies are provided by the library. Children under 5, will need to have a parent paint with them. Each child needs to be registered separately on Google Forms so we have an accurate count of attendees. If you are no longer able to attend after you sign up for this program, please call the library and let us know. If you need help registering, please call the library at 973-838-3262.

Shark BINGO for SHARK WEEK
When: Monday, July 22
Time: 4:00 – 4:30 pm
Ages: 5 – 10 years
Register on Google Forms
Come join Ms. Arlene for an afternoon of fun and play Shark BINGO. Prizes awarded. Please register on Google Forms. If you are no longer able to attend after you sign up for this program, please call the library and let us know. If you need help registering, please call the library at 973-838-3262.

Do You Like Lemonade?
When: Monday, July 22
Time: 6:00 – 6:45 pm
Ages: 5 – 10 Years
Register on Google Forms
Learn how to make lemonade with Ms. Arlene. Come join us, learn how to use a lemon squeezer and measure ingredients for lemonade. All supplies are provided by the library. Class limited to 15 children .If you are no longer able to attend after you sign up for this program, please call the library and let us know. If you need help registering, please call the library at 973-838-3262.

Pillow Craft: Caregivers May Join in and Help Tie Knots
When: Monday, July 29
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Ages: 8 – 10
Register on Google Forms
Choose from an array of pillows and make a selection: A Grinch, Yeti, blue heart, red heart, or a smiley face. First come, first choice. Children should be able to tie a double knot in order to attend or a parent must accompany the child to help tie knots. Each child needs to be registered separately on Google Forms so we have an accurate count of attendees. If you are no longer able to attend after you sign up for this program, please call the library and let us know. If you need help registering, please call the library at 973-838-3262.

Indoor KIDS LEARN TO RIDE at St. Anthony’s Church Gymnasium (air conditioned)
Sponsored by Avenues of Motion
Address: St. Anthony’s Gym 57 Bartholdi Ave. ENTER ON HASBROUCK AVENUE AT THE Double RED DOORS
Ms. Arlene and Ms. Jennifer will be at St. Anthony’s during the program.
When: Wednesday, July 31
Ages: Ages 5-13
Bring a bike and helmet
Sign Up for one of these sessions.
Parents are required to remain for the program.

Session 1: 9am-10:30am (Limit 10 Children) Arrival time: 8:45am Register for Session 1 using this GOOGLE FORM (Coming soon)
Session 2: 10:30am-12pm (Limit 10 Children) Register for Session 2 using this GOOGLE FORM (Coming soon)

Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage that provides a sense of accomplishment in learning a new, profound skill! This 1 ½ hour class teaches the safe and effective “balance first” method. Our certified Bike Right® instructors will remove the bike’s pedals and teach balance and control above all else. Your child will learn the basics of starting, stopping, steering, proper bike/helmet fit and adjustment. We support various learning styles and will give your child the tools they need to build confidence on two wheels. Each child needs to be registered separately on Google Forms. If you are no longer able to attend after you sign up for this program, please call the library and let us know. If you need help registering, please call the library at 973-838-3262.

Paint a Turtle or a Flower Stepping Stone
When: Monday, August 5
Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am
Ages: 5 – 10 yrs.
Register on Google Forms
Choose either a turtle or a flower stepping stone. All supplies are provided by the library. Each child needs to be registered separately on Google Forms so we have an accurate count of attendees. If you are no longer able to attend after you sign up for this program, please call the library and let us know. If you need help registering, please call the library at 973-838-3262.

Diamond Dot Bookmark Phone/iPad sticker
Work together with a Caregiver
When: Monday, August 12
Time: 6:00 – 6:45 pm
Ages: 7 – 13 Years
Register on Google Forms
Learn how to use Diamond Dots to create your very own sparkly bookmark. Caregivers and children can work together on their very own own bookmark. This class is limited to 10 children and 10 caregivers. All supplies are provided by the library, so register on google forms and join in on the fun. If you are no longer able to attend after you sign up for this program, please call the library and let us know. If you need help registering, please call the library at 973-838-3262.