Youth Programming
SCHOOL'S OUT ACTIVITIES
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Drop-in Game Day
Thursday, 11/6, 1pm-4pm
All ages
Stop by for an afternoon of gaming at the Library! We'll have board games and the Wii out, or bring a family-friendly game to share with others! No registration—just pop in at any point during the time frame and join in on the fun!
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LEGO Club
Friday, 11/7, 2pm-3pm
Ages 4+
​​Break up the day with your kid(s) and stop by the Library to build and create with LEGO bricks! We supply the LEGOs, your kid brings their imagination!​​​
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STORYTIMES and
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Yoga Storytime
Wednesday, 11/5 at 11am
Ages 1-5
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Join us at the Library for a morning of yoga, music, movement, and stories with Miss Sammi!
Sing-Along with Ms. Emily
Fridays, 11/14 and 11/21 at 11:45am
Babies through age 5
Location: CALDWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Enjoy a morning of music and singing with Miss Emily at the Caldwell Public Library. Program is best for babies, toddlers, and preschool-age kids with their adults! Space is limited. Registration is required.​
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Little Spanish Scholars
Thursday, 11/20 at 10:30am
Best for ages 1-5
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Join Ms. Anabella for a 45-minute Music and Movement program featuring Bilingual English-Spanish stories. Program is best for ages 1-5. Children will immerse themselves in the Spanish language and culture through music, movement, stories and play.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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DINOSAUR STORYTIME
Friday, 11/14 at 3:30pm
All Ages
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Join us for a roariffic dinosaur themed storytime at the Library!! We'll have dino stories, songs, activities, snacks, and more! All Ages. Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/DinoCPL
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​(Why should you never ask a dinosaur to read you a story? Because their tales are so long!)
Toddler Time
Mondays, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 at 11:45am
Ages 2-3
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This storytime focuses on practicing preschool readiness skills and is aimed at toddlers age 2-3. Caregivers/parents stay in the room.
Program features stories, hands-on sensory exploration, and fine and gross motor practice through process art activities. Program meets weekly at 11:45am and lasts about 30-45 minutes. (There is no program on Monday, 11/24.)
Lap Littles: Younger Baby Storytime
Tuesday, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25 at 10:30am
Best for babies up to about 15 months old
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Join us for a morning of stories, lap bounces, rhymes, wiggles, giggles, and music time! Program best for babies who are happy sitting on their adult's laps for the program and don't have a need to move a lot yet. Program lasts about 25-30 minutes.​
Totting Toddlers: Older Baby Storytime
Tuesday, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25 at 11:30am
Best for babies about 12-24 months
Join us for a fun morning of stories, rhymes, wiggles, giggles, fingerplays, movement and music! A transition between our Lap Littles and Toddler Time programs, Totting Toddlers is best for babies and new toddlers between 12-24 months. Program lasts about 25-30 minutes.
Pre-K STEAM Ahead: Fun with Pumpkins
Thursday, 11/20 at 1:30pm ​
Ages 3-5
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Stories and STEAM exploration for preschoolers. We'll be expirementing with pinecones. Space and supplies limited. Please register here.
Sensory Storytime
Thursdays 11/13
11am-12pm
Theme: Dinosaurs
Best for ages 2-5, but all are welcome
Children and their families are invited to join Ms. Kris for an hour of stories and sensory exploration at the Library. We'll have activities for kids to explore, including those that provide practice with fine and gross motor skills, as well as various sensory experiences like touch, smell, and spatial awareness.
Families can feel comfortable coming and going as they are able. All ages and abilities welcome.
Sensory Storytime: 11:00am-11:30am
Open Sensory Play 11:30am-12:00pm​
ENCOURAGING YOUNG READERS and LIBRARY USERS
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Children's Library Card Design Contest
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE
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Entries have been narrowed down to 3 finalists for each age range and the winners are up to you now! Stop by the Library between Monday, 11/3 and Friday, 11/14 to vote for your favorite desing.​ All voting is in person at 24-D Smull Ave. ​
DOG TALES
Wednesday, 11/5, 3:30pm-4:30pm
All ages
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Children practice reading to a therapy dog. Registration is required to guarantee a time slot.
CLICK HERE to Register
Sign your child up for our
1000 Books Before Kindergarten program!
Stop by the Library to get started!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
ELEMENTARY AGE AND TWEEN CLUBS AND PROGRAMS
WICKED Trivia and Sing-Along
Wednesday, 11/19
5:30pm
Ages 8+
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Excited for Wicked: For Good??? Us too! Join us at the Caldwell Public Library for an afternoon of Wicked themed trivia, music, videos, snacks, and more! Event should last about 45 minutes.
Wings of Fire Book Club
Thursday, 11/13, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Grades 4-6​
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Fans of the Wings of Fire series are invited to stop by the Library for an afternoon of themed activities related to the 5th book: The Brightest Night!
Pokémon Club
Monday, 11/17, 3:30-4:45pm
Best for ages 5-10
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Do you have a kid who loves Pokémon or is just getting introduced to it? Have them stop by for Pokémon Club! Activities like:
- Pokémon coloring pages and drawing time
- Bring, show, trade cards
- Time to hang out with other Pokémon fans during the club!
Plus, everyone who attends will leave with 1 Pokémon card to add to their collection (while supplies last).​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Create with Josie
Friday, 11/21 at 3:30pm
Ages 5-10​
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This month's craft will be painting your own dinosaur ceramic for DINOvember!
Kids ages 5-10 are invited to join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts on Friday 11/21. Space and supplies are limited. Please register to guarantee a spot!​​
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND
HIGH SCHOOL
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Art Studio with Ms. S
Wednesday 11/12, 5:30pm-6:45pm
Grades 5-12​
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​Students in grades 5-12 are invited to create art with Grover Cleveland Middle School Art Teacher Ms. S! Space and supplies are limited and registration is required.
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This month's project is 3D landscapes. In this project, students will bring their own imaginative worlds to life by creating layered, three-dimensional landscapes using paper and coloring supplies. ​​​​
VOLUNTEERING
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​GENERAL VOLUNTEERS
Teens interested in volunteering at the Caldwell Public Library during the 2025-2026 school year must first fill out the updated volunteer application. You will then be added to an email list to receive notifications throughout the school year when there are volunteer opportunities.
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CLICK HERE FOR THE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
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TEEN ACTION COMMITTEE
Volunteer Group for local teens in Grades 8-12
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TAC WILL OFFICIALLY RESTART WHEN WE MOVE TO OUR NEW LOCATION!
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The Teen Action Committee is a group of teens dedicated to taking an active role in ensuring the library is central to the community. TAC members receive volunteer hours for attending and actively participating in brainstorming meetings, as well as completing projects. Learn more about TAC here. To earn volunteer hours, teens must complete the general application found above.
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RECENT MAIN PROJECTS:
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Helped run a Lunar New Year program
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Planned and ran a "Super Secret Spy Club Program"
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Reader's Theater 2024 program​
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