Baby Songs

Get those creative juices flowing and take your own masterpiece home.

When: Friday, December 13, 10:00 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Playtime Adventures

Playtime Adventures

When: Friday, December 13, 10:00 AM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Read to a Therapy Dog

Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog. Each child will have a 10 minute reading session. Registration is required

When: Friday, December 13, 3:45 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Toddler Storytime

Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.

When: Friday, December 13, 10:00 AM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Toddler Storytime

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

When: Friday, December 13, 10:30 AM
Where: Peapack and Gladstone, Municipal Complex School St, Peapack, NJ

Craftacular -Shrink Art

Get your craft on at the library. We provide the supplies, you supply the creativity.

When: Saturday, December 14, 10:00 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Intro to Python

A three hour crash course in the fundamentals of Python!

When: Saturday, December 14, 1:00 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, December 14, 10:00 AM
Where: Bound Brook Memorial Library , 402 E High St, Bound Brook, NJ

Reading Buddy

Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a Reading Buddy Volunteer.

When: Saturday, December 14, 2:00 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Sensory Friendly Film: Frozen - (families with children)

Watch a movie in a sensory-friendly setting. The lights will be left on, the sound will be kept low, and participants are welcome to move around, talk, and sing.

When: Saturday, December 14, 2:00 PM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

Teen volunteers will help children with reading out loud, and will demonstrate an enthusiastic presence throughout the program.

When: Saturday, December 14, 1:50 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Program Assistant

Craftacular - Shrink Art

When: Saturday, December 14, 9:45 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

The Polar Express Movies

All abroad the Polar Express! Get your Golden Ticket for an evening of fun and adventure .Wear your pajamas and bring a comfy blanket as you cuddle up and enjoy this family friendly tradition that...

When: Saturday, December 14, 6pm
Where: Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805

Homework Help Center

The student-run Homework Help Center is located in the Youth Services Room at the SCLSNJ Hillsborough Library branch. All subjects covered. Drop in only.

When: Monday, December 16, 6:00 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

LEGO® Club -

In this program, learn about the evolution of Christmas Carols from pagan solstice songs to the wide range of carols played, and performed around the wintertime holidays today. Registration is...

When: Monday, December 16, 6:00 PM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Monday Morning Playtime

A social interactive time with literacy resources and activities for you and your child.

When: Monday, December 16, 10:00 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: Monday, December 16, 10:00 AM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Teen Mondays

Connect with your friends and share a snack while making crafts or doing other special activities.

When: Monday, December 16, 3:00 PM
Where: Bound Brook Memorial Library , 402 E High St, Bound Brook, NJ

American Sign Language Storytime

This storytime teaches American Sign Language vocabulary, speech, and expression -- all through multi-sensory learning.

When: Tuesday, December 17, 10:30 AM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Baby Storytime

Build brain power with twenty minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Registration is required

When: Tuesday, December 17, 10:30 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Homework Help Center

The student-run Homework Help Center is located in the Youth Services Room at the SCLSNJ Hillsborough Library branch. All subjects covered. Drop in only.

When: Tuesday, December 17, 6:00 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

LEGO® Club -

Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge. Registration is required

When: Tuesday, December 17, 4:30 PM
Where: Peapack and Gladstone, Municipal Complex School St, Peapack, NJ

Star Wars Story & Snack

Enjoy creating Star Wars inspired snacks followed by a reading of Star Wars stories.

When: Tuesday, December 17, 5:00 PM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Teen Advisory Board

Teens gather together to suggest programs, new books, movies, and video games. Community service hours are awarded for attendance.

When: Tuesday, December 17, 7:00 PM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Toddler Storytime

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

When: Tuesday, December 17, 9:30 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Crafts for Little Hands

Stories and rhymes followed by a process based art project.

When: Wednesday, December 18, 10:00 AM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Family Storytime - Pajama Time

This interactive program is filled with movement, stories and songs just right for bedtime

When: Wednesday, December 18, 7:00 PM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Homework Help Center

The student-run Homework Help Center is located in the Youth Services Room at the SCLSNJ Hillsborough Library branch. All subjects covered. Drop in only.

When: Wednesday, December 18, 6:00 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Nature Crafts-Holiday Centerpiece

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

When: Wednesday, December 18, 4:00 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Book Club-Stories and a craft with a different theme each month. Registration required

When: Wednesday, December 18, 10:00 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Reading Accelerators

Whether your child is struggling with reading or looking to be more challenged, our teen volunteers have been trained to help them reach their goals. Registration required

When: Wednesday, December 18, 6:00 PM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Star Wars Scratch

Create your own “galaxy far, far away” game using Scratch coding. Registration is required

When: Wednesday, December 18, 5:00 PM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Storytime - Toddler Time

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

When: Wednesday, December 18, 10:00 AM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Baby Story 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, December 19, 9:30 AM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Crafting at the Library

Discover a new talent and design a special seasonal decoration.

When: Thursday, December 19, 3:30 PM
Where: Bound Brook Memorial Library , 402 E High St, Bound Brook, NJ

Homework Help Center

The student-run Homework Help Center is located in the Youth Services Room at the SCLSNJ Hillsborough Library branch. All subjects covered. Drop in only.

When: Thursday, December 19, 6:00 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Teen Thursdays

Relax after school with activities like video games, ping pong, and board games. Snacks will be served.

When: Thursday, December 19, 3:00 PM
Where: Bound Brook Memorial Library , 402 E High St, Bound Brook, NJ

The History of Christmas Carols

In this program, learn about the evolution of Christmas Carols from pagan solstice songs to the wide range of carols played, and performed around the wintertime holidays today.

When: Thursday, December 19, 7:00 PM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Tween Craft Lab: Homemade Gifts

Create a present to give away to a friend or family member.

When: Thursday, December 19, 7:00 PM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Baby/Toddler Storytime- Puppet time

Introduce your child to the beginnings of storytime in this interactive program featuring rhymes, movement, songs, and stories. Miss Katie’s interactive babytime features puppets, songs, and...

When: Friday, December 20, 10:00 AM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Parachute Play

Enjoy a morning of classic parachute games set to music such as, Popcorn, Waves, Merry-Go-Round and Mushroom.

When: Friday, December 20, 10:30 AM
Where: Peapack and Gladstone, Municipal Complex School St, Peapack, NJ

Toddler Storytime

Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.

When: Friday, December 20, 10:00 AM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Calendar Craft

Drop in and design a unique 2020 calendar using your own artwork.

When: Saturday, December 21, 2:00 PM
Where: Peapack and Gladstone, Municipal Complex School St, 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, December 21, 10:00 AM
Where: Bound Brook Memorial Library , 402 E High St, Bound Brook, NJ

Music with Ms. Jenni

Families will dance, sing, use instruments and props as they explore and learn.

When: Saturday, December 21, 10:00 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Read to a Therapy Dog

Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog. Each child will have a 10 minute reading session.

When: Saturday, December 21, 10:00 AM
Where: Peapack and Gladstone, Municipal Complex School St, Peapack, 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, December 21, 10:00 AM
Where: Bound Brook Memorial Library , 402 E High St, Bound Brook, NJ

Roll A Sight Word

Families will dance, sing, use instruments and props as they explore and learn. Registration is required

When: Saturday, December 21, 11:30 AM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Winter Gala

Kickoff the season at our multicultural holiday celebration presented by Upwards Entertainment. This gala winter event filled with music, dance and entertainment will delight all ages. The show...

When: Saturday, December 21, 3pm
Where: Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805

Preschool Storytime

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

When: Monday, December 23, 10:00 AM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Take Home Craft

Simple, seasonal take home crafts geared toward preschool and elementary children are offered each month. While supplies last.

When: Monday, December 23, 9:00 AM
Where: Peapack and Gladstone, Municipal Complex School St, Peapack, NJ

Color a Bookmark

Visit Youth Services to color your own winter-themed bookmark (while supplies last).

When: Friday, December 27, 9:30 AM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Family Movie Matinee

View a family-friendly movie at the library. Title to be determined.

When: Friday, December 27, 2:00 PM
Where: Peapack and Gladstone, Municipal Complex School St, Peapack, NJ

Hanukkah: Around the World - (families with children)

A celebration for children to learn about customs, crafts, and food that Jewish people enjoy during Hanukkah in different countries around the world.

When: Friday, December 27, 1:00 PM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Toddler Storytime

Introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime through songs, activities, and listening to short stories.

When: Friday, December 27, 10:00 AM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Calendar Craft

Drop in and design a unique 2020 calendar using your own artwork.

When: Saturday, December 28, 2:00 PM
Where: Peapack and Gladstone, Municipal Complex School St, Peapack, NJ

Color a Bookmark

Visit Youth Services to color your own winter-themed bookmark (while supplies last).

When: Saturday, December 28, 9:30 AM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Craft in the Children's Room-Snowy Craft

Create a snowy craft in the Children's Room, while supplies last.

When: Saturday, December 28, 10:00 AM
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, December 28, 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, December 28, 10:00 AM
Where: Bound Brook Memorial Library , 402 E High St, Bound Brook, NJ

Tabletop Games

Visit Youth Services for family-friendly tabletop games (while supplies last).

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

Winter Break Movie

Join us for a movie on the big screen during your winter break from school. Registration is required

When: Saturday, December 28, 2:00 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

New Year's Eve at Noon

We'll listen to stories and make our own noise-makers as we count-down to celebrate New Year's at noon. Registration is required.

When: Monday, December 30, 11:30 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: Monday, December 30, 10:00 AM
Where: Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ

Show and Tell for Kids

Children are invited to bring something to show and talk about for four minutes - as long as it isn't alive or dangerous.

When: Monday, December 30, 2:00 PM
Where: Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ

Tabletop Games

Visit Youth Services for family-friendly tabletop games (while supplies last).

When: Monday, December 30, 1:00 PM
Where: Mary Jacob Branch, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ

Tech Tutoring

Earn volunteer credit assisting others with basic technology questions.

When: Monday, December 30, 3:00 PM
Where: Peapack and Gladstone, Municipal Complex School St, Peapack, NJ