D&D: The Pink Slips

An ongoing Dungeons and Dragons tale of redemption and second chances hosted by The Heroes Journey Inc. This event is for players 14+ Only. No younger players may be admitted.

When: Monday, June 17, 6:00 PM
Where: Somerville Branch, 35 West End Ave, Somerville, NJ

LEGO® Master Builders

If you like building with LEGOs®, join in the fun at LEGO® Master Builders. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge!

When: Monday, June 17, 6:00 PM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Lobby Showcase - Watercolor Paintings by Jean Choe

When: Monday, June 17, 9:00 AM
Where: Bound Brook Memorial Library , 402 E High St, Bound Brook, NJ

Storytime - Storytime & Craft

Join us for stories and songs for the whole family and make a craft too!

When: Monday, June 17, 10:00 AM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Baby Storytime - Rhyme Time

Build brain power with twenty minutes of nursery rhyme fun.

When: Tuesday, June 18, 10:30 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Preschool Storytime

An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

When: Tuesday, June 18, 10:30 AM
Where: Somerville Branch, 35 West End Ave, Somerville, NJ

Toddler Sing with Pat

Sing-along fun with Pat McKinley. Registration is required.

When: Tuesday, June 18, 10:30 AM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Toddler Storytime - Toddler Time

Introduce the pleasure of books to your child through stories, songs, and a simple activity. Registration is required

When: Tuesday, June 18, 9:30 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

When: Wednesday, June 19, 10:30 AM
Where: Peapack and Gladstone branch, 1 School Street, Peapack, NJ

Coloring With Flowers with the Neshanic Garden Club

Create a nature-based craft with the members of the Neshanic Garden Club. Registration required.

When: Wednesday, June 19, 4:00 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Preschool Summer Literacy Celebration

Kick-off your love of reading this summer with stories, games, and crafts with your librarians that will help inspire even the most reluctant reader to discover their love of books.

When: Wednesday, June 19, 10:00 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Storytime - Pajama Time Storytime

Join us for cozy stories and songs for the whole family, just right for bedtime! Pajamas are optional!

When: Wednesday, June 19, 7:00 PM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Storytime - Toddler Time

Clapping and singing and listening to books...introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime!

When: Wednesday, June 19, 10:00 AM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Tech Tutors

Volunteer to assist others with basic technology. Register in advance.

When: Wednesday, June 19, 7:00 PM
Where: Peapack and Gladstone branch, 1 School Street, Peapack, NJ

Baby Time

An interactive lap-sit program of songs, rhymes and a story designed to introduce your baby to language and promote early literacy.

When: Thursday, June 20, 9:30 AM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Family Storytime - Twilight Tales

Early evening stories and songs for children and their caregivers. This program recommended for children ages 24-60 months. Siblings are welcome.

When: Thursday, June 20, 7:00 PM
Where: Somerville Branch, 35 West End Ave, Somerville, NJ

Storytime - Toddler Time

Clapping and singing and listening to books...introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime!

When: Friday, June 21, 10:00 AM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Toddler/Preschool Storytime

An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

When: Friday, June 21, 10:30 AM
Where: Peapack and Gladstone branch, 1 School Street, Peapack, NJ

Make and Take Crafts

Drop in any time to make a craft or simple art project to take home. One craft per child, please, while supplies last.

When: Saturday, June 22, 10:00 AM
Where: Bound Brook Memorial Library , 402 E High St, Bound Brook, NJ

Role Play Saturday

Love Dungeons and Dragons or other role playing games? Join us each week for an exciting RPG adventure guided by the expert storytellers from The Heroes Journey.

When: Saturday, June 22, 10:00 AM
Where: Bound Brook Memorial Library , 402 E High St, Bound Brook, NJ

Baby Storytime - Baby Time

This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories.

When: Monday, June 24, 10:00 AM
Where: Bound Brook Memorial Library , 402 E High St, Bound Brook, NJ

Board Game Makers

Are you creative? Do you enjoy building? Help us create a life-sized board game that will be used by children at the end of summer.

When: Monday, June 24, 2:00 PM
Where: Bound Brook Memorial Library , 402 E High St, Bound Brook, NJ

Chalk on the Walk

Meet us at the Firefighters' Monument in front of the Somerville Borough Hall to decorate the sidewalk and celebrate the beginning of summer. Chalk will be supplied. Some supplies may be limited....

When: Monday, June 24, 10:30 AM
Where: Somerville Branch, 35 West End Ave, Somerville, NJ

D&D: The Pink Slips

An ongoing Dungeons and Dragons tale of redemption and second chances hosted by The Heroes Journey Inc. This event is for players 14+ Only. No younger players may be admitted.

When: Monday, June 24, 6:00 PM
Where: Somerville Branch, 35 West End Ave, Somerville, NJ

Liam Roche

Building upon the enormous success of the US Sports Institute, USA Sport Group has extended its product range to offer, Pulse Sports, as the next level in coaching education. Pulse Premier...

When: Monday, June 24, 9am-4pm
Where: Pulse Sports At The Pingry School, The Pingry School, 131 Martinsville Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Monday Morning Playtime

A social time with toys available for play. This program will have different topics of discussion along with recommended resources. This week: The Little Gym.

When: Monday, June 24, 10:00 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Reading Buddy

Each registered child will get 10 minutes reading to a specially trained dog. Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a Reading Buddy Volunteer.

When: Monday, June 24, 10:00 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Reading Buddy

Each registered child will get 10 minutes reading to a specially trained dog. Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a Reading Buddy Volunteer.

When: Monday, June 24, 4:00 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

STEAM: Thaumatrope - illusion of motion

Discover the illusion of motion by making your own thaumatrope.

When: Monday, June 24, 6:00 PM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Preschool Storytime

An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

When: Tuesday, June 25, 10:30 AM
Where: Somerville Branch, 35 West End Ave, Somerville, NJ

Reading Buddy

Each registered child will get 10 minutes reading to a specially trained dog. Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a Reading Buddy Volunteer.

When: Tuesday, June 25, 10:00 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Reading Buddy

Each registered child will get 10 minutes reading to a specially trained dog. Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a Reading Buddy Volunteer.

When: Tuesday, June 25, 4:00 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Summer Sounds-Lolly and Yoyo

Enjoy live music on the lawn all summer long at Mary Jacobs. Lolly and YoYo bring the magic with an interactive music and movement experience for kids and families. All Summer Sounds concerts will...

When: Tuesday, June 25, 6:30 PM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Teen Trivia Night

Play in small teams (1-3 people), to see which team knows the most. Topics will include Astronomy, Astrology, Sci-Fiction, Literature, History, and Pop Culture. Winning team will earn a prize.

When: Tuesday, June 25, 5:30 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Toddler Sing with Pat

Sing-along fun with Pat McKinley. Registration is required.

When: Tuesday, June 25, 10:30 AM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Board Game Makers

Are you creative? Do you enjoy building? Help us create a life-sized board game that will be used by children at the end of summer.

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2:00 PM
Where: Bound Brook Memorial Library , 402 E High St, Bound Brook, NJ

Reading Buddy

Each registered child will get 10 minutes reading to a specially trained dog. Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a Reading Buddy Volunteer.

When: Wednesday, June 26, 10:00 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Reading Buddy

Each registered child will get 10 minutes reading to a specially trained dog. Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a Reading Buddy Volunteer.

When: Wednesday, June 26, 4:00 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off -Choose Your Own Adventure

A family-friendly summer adventure filled with games, crafts, trivia, and more. This program will be held outdoors (weather permitting).

When: Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 AM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Design a T-shirt

Please bring your own t-shirt to this drop-in program and we’ll supply the rest.

When: Thursday, June 27, 2:30 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Family Storytime - Twilight Tales

Early evening stories and songs for children and their caregivers. This program recommended for children ages 24-60 months. Siblings are welcome.

When: Thursday, June 27, 7:00 PM
Where: Somerville Branch, 35 West End Ave, Somerville, NJ

Jr. Detectives: Where Are All the Droids?

Use your super sleuth skills to find the missing Droids R2-D2 & BB-8.

When: Thursday, June 27, 2:00 PM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Reading Buddy

Each registered child will get 10 minutes reading to a specially trained dog. Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a Reading Buddy Volunteer.

When: Thursday, June 27, 10:00 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Reading Buddy

Each registered child will get 10 minutes reading to a specially trained dog. Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a Reading Buddy Volunteer.

When: Thursday, June 27, 4:00 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Summer Kick-Off Carnival

This year we are kicking off the 2019 Summer Reading Challenge with the Summer Carnival. oin the Summer Reading Challenge and try your luck at our fun games and crafts. Prizes and activities for...

When: Thursday, June 27, 9:00 AM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Tween Volunteers

Make a difference by volunteering at the library!

When: Thursday, June 27, 7:00 PM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Tween Volunteers

Make a difference by volunteering at the library! We need your help with special projects including creating bookmarks for young children, preparing for our Summer carnival, and much more!...

When: Thursday, June 27, 7:00 PM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Family Storytime

Stories at Castle Park (families with children) Storytime with Miss Jessica at Hillsborough’s Castle Park playground, located next to the Hillsborough Municipal Building. During inclement weather,...

When: Friday, June 28, 10:00AM\
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Playtime Adventures

Let your little ones explore music, toys, instruments, puppets, bubbles and more during this fun, social gathering.

When: Friday, June 28, 10:00 AM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Read to a Therapy Dog

Share your favorite book with Stash, a certified therapy dog, during a special 15 minute reading session.

When: Friday, June 28, 2:00 PM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Summer Reading Kick-Off Meeting

Make your own ice cream, play some ice breaker games, and find out what's planned for summer reading.

When: Friday, June 28, 3:00 PM
Where: Somerville Branch, 35 West End Ave, Somerville, NJ

Teen Advisory Board

Voice your opinion on services and programs you would like the library to have. Earn community service hours for attending.

When: Friday, June 28, 4:00 PM
Where: Somerville Branch, 35 West End Ave, Somerville, NJ

Teen Game Night

After hours free play with the library's Nintendo Switch and board game collection. Snacks will be provided.

When: Friday, June 28, 5:00 PM
Where: Somerville Branch, 35 West End Ave, Somerville, NJ

Toddler/Preschool Storytime

An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities.

When: Friday, June 28, 10:30 AM
Where: Peapack and Gladstone branch, 1 School Street, Peapack, NJ

Everyone's a Star When They Read

Star-related stories, activities, and a craft. Staff will be available to help register children for the 2019 Summer Reading Challenge. Older siblings are welcome.

When: Saturday, June 29, 11:00 AM
Where: Somerville Branch, 35 West End Ave, Somerville, NJ

Galaxy Games

Run, jump, and take flight at our athletic out-of-this-world event. Since this is a physical program, we highly recommend you wear comfortable clothes that you can easily move around in and sneakers.

When: Saturday, June 29, 2:00 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Make and Take Crafts

Drop in any time to make a craft or simple art project to take home. One craft per child, please, while supplies last.

When: Saturday, June 29, 10:00 AM
Where: Bound Brook Memorial Library , 402 E High St, Bound Brook, NJ

Role Play Saturday

Love Dungeons and Dragons or other role playing games? Join us each week for an exciting RPG adventure guided by the expert storytellers from The Heroes Journey.

When: Saturday, June 29, 10:00 AM
Where: Bound Brook Memorial Library , 402 E High St, Bound Brook, NJ

Joni Jaglowski Classes for Kids

Our summer program is designed to provide a fun creative experience for students entering grades 1st - 7th in the Fall of 2019, who are interested in exploring the wonders of theater! Visit our...

When: Monday, July 15, 9:00am
Where: Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805