Youth Programming
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Programming is on drop-in basis while the Library prepares to move to our new home. Please check here for all weekly and pop-up programming.
Toddler Time
Monday, March 30th
11:45am
ages 2-3
Drop-in, No Registration Required
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This storytime focuses on preschool readiness skills and is aimed at toddlers ages 2-3. Caregivers/parents stay in the room. Program features stories, hands on sensory exploration, and fine and gross motor practice.
Lap Littles: Younger Baby Storytime
Tuesday, 3/30
10:30am
Best for babies up to about 15 months old
Drop-in, No Registration Required
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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, 3/30
11:30am
Best for babies about 12-24 months
Drop-in, No Registration Required
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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.
Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, April 1st
6pm-7pm
Ages 2-8
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Join us for an evening of stories and nut-free snacks at the Library before bed. Kids are invited to come in the pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal! All Ages. No Registration required.
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Super Mario Activities!
Thursday April 2nd
Various Ages
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Themed Scavenger Hunt: All Day, All Ages
​Drop by the Caldwell Library for various Mario themed activities like coloring and activity sheets plus a themed scavenger hunt!
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Video Games: 2:30pm-5:30pm, Ages 7+
Drop in to play Super Smash Bros., MarioKart, and other games in celebration of the new Mario movie!
Sign your child up for our
1000 Books Before Kindergarten program!
Stop by the Library to get started!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND
HIGH SCHOOL
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Super Mario Activities!
Thursday April 2nd
Various Ages
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Themed Scavenger Hunt: All Day, All Ages
​Drop by the Caldwell Library for various Mario themed activities like coloring and activity sheets plus a themed scavenger hunt!
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Video Games: 3:30pm-5:00pm, Ages 7+
Drop in to play Super Smash Bros., MarioKart, and other games in celebration of the new Mario movie!
Follow The Caldwell Public Library Teen Action Committee on Instagram! @cplnjteens
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
Next Meeting: TBD
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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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