Youth Programming
STORYTIMES
A Journey to Perú: Bilingual Storytime for Hispanic Heritage Month
Wednesday, October 7th at 10:30am
Best for ages 2-5
SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/LSS100726
This interactive bilingual storytime takes children on a journey to Perú through storytelling, music, movement, Peruvian instruments, colorful textiles, traditional clothing, and plush llamas, alpacas, and cuyes. Hosted by Anabella Cespede of Little Spanish Scholars.
Storytime with Remi the Police Pup
Wednesday, October 21st at 2:00pm
Best for ages 3+
https://tinyurl.com/CPLPolicePupStorytime
Join Ms. Kris along with Remi, the Caldwell Police Department's Therapy Dog, and her Police Officer from the Caldwell Police Department for an early afternoon storytime and coloring activity. Best for ages 3+.
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SING-ALONG WITH MISS EMILY
Fridays in October (no program on Friday 10/16)
Best for up to age 5
SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/MissEmilyOct2026
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! Registration is required.
TODDLER TIME
Mondays, September 21 - December 21 at 11:45am
(no program 10/12/26)
Best for ages 2-3
SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/ToddlerTimeFall26
This fun and engaging program features stories, pre-reading and writing activities, hands-on sensory exploration, and fine and gross motor practice.
WEE TIME WIGGLES
Tuesdays, September 22 - December 22 at 10:30am
Best for babies up to 24 months
SIGN-UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/WeeTimeFall2026
This fun and engaging program features stories, pre-reading and writing activities, hands on sensory exploration, and fine and gross motor practice.
SENSORY STORYTIME
First and third Thursday of the month at 11:00am
All ages, best for ages 2-5
SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/SensoryStorytimeFall2026
Children and their families are invited to join us for an hour of stories and sensory exploration. The program begins with storytime and transitions to sensory play. Walk-ins are welcome!
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
AND CLUBS
A Spooktacular Time at the Library
Wednesday, October 28th, 6:00pm
Best for ages 5-10
SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/CPLSpookyHour
Join us at the Caldwell Public Library for a Halloween celebration presented with the help of our teen volunteers! Featured events include: spooky storytime and a trick-or-treat walk-through of the Library. Rooms throughout the library will be transformed for the event into themes to capture the Halloween season like a "charmed cave" and "enchanted forest."
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The Maker Mindset: A STEM Series
PROGRAM CANCELLED/ We hope to reschedule
Ages 7+
Tween Halloween Poetry Workshop
Wednesday, October 21st, 6:00pm
Ages 8-13
SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/tweenhalloweenpoetry
This program is taught by Jack Jerow, a Seton Hall Prep high school senior. During this interactive poetry workshop and presentation, Jack will introduce students to poetry that captures the eeriness and magic of the Halloween season. Students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of poetic styles and poets, as well as write their own poems.
Candy provided as part of the program!
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OTHER PROGRAMS
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten program!
Stop by to sign up!
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND
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