Children’s Programs at The Raritan Public Library
Registration is required for all programs. 908.725.0413
Minecraft Party with Brendan
Monday, June 8 @6:30pm (Ages 8+)
Come spend one hour with us playing Minecraft on the Xbox 360 in groups of four in
creative or survival mode. Note that this is only a 1 hour program so space and
playtime is limited to allow everyone to play, but children can sign up to watch as
well.
Tween Craft- End of the Year Gift for Teachers
Wednesday, June 10 @6:30 (Ages 9+)
Join us making an Apple Jar out of a Terracotta Pot for your teacher’s end of
the year gift!
We can personalize it with your teacher’s name too!
Registration is required. Spaces are limited.
Bedtime Stories with Ms. Amy
Wednesday, June 17th @6:30pm (Ages 4+)
Join us at the Library for some of Ms. Amy’s favorite bedtime stories!
You can even get super cozy and come in your pj’s if you would like! ...
Ms. Amy may even wear hers! After the stories, please stay for a small
bedtime snack and refreshment. Registration is required.
Operation Jersey Cares
Wednesday, June 24 @ 5pm - Family Event
This year’s Summer Reading Program theme is “Every Hero Has a
Story”. What better way to start our summer kick off then by having
Operation Jersey Cares come in to teach us how we can be a hero by
giving back to our Troops and put a smile on their faces! We will also
hear a few brave Veterans speak about their experiences!
Paul Merklein- How to Draw Super Heroes
Wednesday, June 24 @6:30- Family Event
As a part of our Summer Reading Kick Off, Cartoonist, Paul Merklein will
be joining us to show off his Super Hero drawing skills! You won’t want to
miss this talent!
Wii U Super Smash Brothers Amiibo Night with Brendan
Monday, June 29 @6:30pm (Ages 8+)
Come spend an hour with us playing Super Smash Brothers for the Wii U and
bring an Amiibo to face off against other players and their Amiibo. Amiibo are
Nintendo figures that you can use to store a Smash fighter’s data on and train
it to fight like you or better. We will allow players to bring in 1 Amiibo each to
fight against other players or Amiibo. This is a great chance to train your
Amiibo against other players and to see what Amiibo are like in action. Players
are responsible for their own Amiibo so please keep a close eye on your Amiibo
if you bring one. Registration is required.
Raritan Public Library
Children & Teen Calendar
June 2015
Monthly Programs
Newborn Nursery Rhymes:
(Ages newborn – 18 months)
Join us for socializing, songs, puppets
& stories on Mondays from
10:30 - 11am
June 8th
Toddler Storytime:
(Ages 18 months – 3 years)
Join us on Tuesdays from
10:30 – 11am
for stories, rhymes and a simple craft.
Tuesday, June 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Preschool Storytime:
(Ages 3 – 6 years)
Stop by the children’s room on Thursdays
from 10:30 – 11am for stories, songs and a
fun craft.
Thursday, June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Make and Take Mondays:
Visit Ms. Amy on Monday any time before
noon for a fun craft!
Monday, June 15th
Summer Readers
Practice reading aloud for 20 minutes between 11:30 to 12:30 with
Amy or Ms. Robin. We will work on comprehension
and retelling skills. Call today to make it a date!
Monday, June 29, July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10
Spots are filled on a first come, first served basis.
Each child is allowed one session per week.
LEGO PARTY
Take a little time out of your busy week and join us at the Raritan Public library.
Talk with your friends and build awesome Lego creations!
Saturday, June 6 @1pm
Summer Fun at the Raritan Library with Ms. Christine
Monday, June 22 @4:30 Ages 4+
Grab your beach towels and head over to the Raritan Library as we kick off the
start of summer with some beachy stories and take home a summer picture frame
craft for those great summer pictures.
TD Bank- Saving for A Rainy Day
Tuesday, June 30 @3pm Ages 5+
Join us at the library while TD Banks teaches us how to save our pennies! Also, learn
about how you can earn money from TD Bank by reading this summer!!! Registration is
required.
Raritan Public Library ~E. Somerset St.~ 908.725.0413