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Kids can cast their votes for the
Garden State Children's Book Awards!
STORY TIMES
Books y Libros
Wednesday 10/16, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18
at 11:30am
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Join Ms. Kris and Fatima for a bilingual story program presented in English and Spanish. Drop-ins welcome. Our October Program is themed for Halloween and Dia de Mos Muertos.
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Únase a la Sra. Kris y Fátima en un programa de cuentos bilingüe presentado en inglés y español. Se aceptan visitas sin cita previa.
PJ Storytime: Halloween Theme
Wednesday, 10/16
6:00pm​
Click HERE to Sign-Up (Walk-ins also welcome)
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Join us for a slightly spooky Halloween themed Pajama story time program. Kids are encouraged to wear their fall or Halloween themed pajamas, and to bring a favorite stuffed animal. Ms. Kris will share some kid-friendly spooky stories during the program. All ages welcome.
Inclusive Storytime: A Sensory Friendly Storytime Program
Thursday 10/24
Sensory Storytime: 11:00am-11:30am
Open Sensory Play 11:30am-12:00pm
All Ages
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THIS MONTH'S THEME IS PUMPKINS! We'll have sensory bins and various pumpkin textures and items for kids to explore.
Join Ms. Kris for a monthly sensory storytime program. Children and their families are invited to join us each month for an hour of stories and sensory exploration. We'll have activities for kids to explore including those that provide practice with fine and gross motor skills. All ages and abilities welcome.
Toddler Time
Mondays at 11:45am
Sept. 16 - Dec. 16 (no program on 10/14)
Best for ages 2-3
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This storytime program is intended for toddlers ages 2-3 with their parent/caregiver. Program features stories, hands-on sensory exploration, and fine and gross motor practice.
Wee Time Wiggles
Tuesdays at 10:30am
Sept. 17 - December 17th (no program on 11/5)
Best for babies up to about 24 months with their adult
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Join Ms. Kris for a morning of books, bounces, rhymes, wiggles, giggles, and music at the Library!
Sing-Along with Ms. Emily
Fridays at 11:45am on 10/11 and 10/25
LOCATION: Grover Cleveland Park
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Join us to on 10/11 and 10/25 to sing-along with Ms. Emily! We'll meet at the Grover Cleveland Park on the Great Meadow!
ENCOURAGING YOUNG READERS....
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The Caldwell Public Library Reading Buddy Program is accepting applications and new sign-ups for the 2024-2025 school year. JOIN THE WAITING LIST HERE​​
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The Caldwell Public Library Reading Buddy program pairs a child with a teen volunteer.Volunteers act as reading mentors - they are not tutors. The program is for emerging readers all the way through kids who love to read and just need someone who will encourage their passion!
IMPORTANT: The number of available spaces is dependent on how many volunteers we have in the program.
There is often a waiting list.
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Sign your child up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program!
Stop by the Library to get started!
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BOOK CLUBS!!!
​Read with Me Book Club
Thursdays at 3:30pm on Select Dates (see below)
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Read-with-Me is a transition between story time and book clubs. Parents/caregivers and their kids/emerging readers are invited to join Ms. Kris for a shared read-aloud and activities like bingo and Pictionary. Kids are also encouraged to bring a favorite book to show the group.
FYI We'll start to read the same book as a group each month during our December meetings.
Meeting Dates for 2024-2025 are on Thursdays at 3:30pm:
(10/17, 11/21, 12/5, 12/19, 1/2,1/16,2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3,5/1, and 5/15).
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The Wild Robot Escapes Book Chat
Thursday 10/24 at 3:30pm
Best for Grades 3-5*
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Is your kid a fan of the Wild Robot series? Bring them by the library to talk about the 2nd book, The Wild Robot Escapes, play trivia, and for related activities. Please come to the meeting having already read the book. If you have the copy still, please bring it with you. We we will not be reading the book for the club - this is a program for those who have already read it.
We are attempting to get some through ILL also, so if you do need a copy to read for the club email kchurchill@caldwellpl.org to let her know. Books will be loaned on a first come, first serve basis for the club.
*Best for Grades 3-5 but if your kiddo read and enjoyed the book and is a little younger or older, they are welcome to join too!*
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ELEMENTARY AGE AND TWEEN PROGRAMS
Tween Scene - Halloween Theme
Wednesday 10/30 at 6:00pm
Ages 9-12
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Our first tween scene club meeting of the 2024-2025 school year is on October 30th - so of course we are going with a spooky Halloween theme! Costumes and Halloween themed outfits are encouraged! We'll have spooky snacks so please be sure to note any food allergies when you sign up!
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Create with Josie
Friday 10/11: Perler Beads
Friday 10/25: Tiny Art
Ages 5-10
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​Join Josie for an afternoon craft activity. Best for ages 5-10. Please register as supplies are limited:
Sign up for the 10/11 activity HERE
Sign up for the 10/25 activity HERE​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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STEM BUDDIES
Wednesday 10/23
Grades K-5
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Teen volunteers lead children in grades K-5 in fun hands-on STEM based projects and experiments. Sign up as space is very limited and we cannot otherwise guarantee a spot.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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LEGO CLUB
Friday 10/18, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Best for Ages 4+
Sign-Up Here (Walk-ins Welcome!)
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Kids can stop by after school on Friday 10/18 to build and create with LEGOs! Creations will be kept on display for the week (depending on space). Best for kids ages 4+.
Pokemon Club
Monday 10/21, 3:45pm-4:45pm
Grades K-5
CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP (Walk-ins Welcome)
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Do you have a kid who loves Pokémon or is just getting introduced to it? Have them join us for Pokémon Club! Activities may include:
- Pokémon coloring pages and drawing time
- Bring your own cards to show others
- Time to hang out with other Pokemon fans during the club!
Plus Everyone who attends will leave with 1 Pokemon card to add to their collection (while supplies last)
TEENS
Follow The Caldwell Public Library Teen Action Committee on Instagram! @cplnjteens
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TEEN ACTION COMMITTEE
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.
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RECENT MAIN PROJECTS:
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Plan and Ran a "Super Secret Spy Club Program"
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Reader's Theater 2024 program
THE BASICS
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The FIRST MEETING of the 2024-2025 school year will be on Wed., October 9th at 7pm
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Most following meetings will be on the 1st Wednesday of the month
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Join our Remind group for updates about meeting dates or email the youth services librarian at kchurchill@caldwellpl.org.
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Mobile app: rmd.at/taccpl (You will prompted to download the Remind app if you don't have it already installed.)
- Web browser: remind.com/join/taccpl
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Volunteer as an official Caldwell Public Library Reading Buddy Volunteer!
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Applications for the 2024-2025 are now open!
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