Children's Programs

 

Toddler Fun Time
 
Mondays at 10:30 a.m..
July 18 - August 22
 
Stories, finger rhymes, songs and a few surprises for toddlers ages 9-24 months.  Children must be accompanied by an adult for our 20 minute program.  A minimum of 3 age-appropriate children are necessary to run the session.  No registration required.  Meet in the Children's Room. 
 
Picture Book Fun
 
Fridays at 11:00 a.m..
July 22 - August 26
 
Let's have some summer fun together!  You bring the kkids, ages 2 and up and we'll supply the books.  Join us for our 1/2 hour story time.  Minimum of 3 age-appropriate children.  Younger children must be accompanied by an adult.  Meet in the Children's Room.  No pre-registration is accepted. 
 
Saturday Stories
 
Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
Beginning October 8th
 
Drop in on our fun-filled Saturday story time for children 2-5 years old.   A minimum of 3 age-appropriate children are necessary to run the session.  No registration required.  Meet in the Children's Room. 
 
Sunday Stories and Crafts
 
Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
June 12 & 26
 
4-6 year olds are welcome to drop in on alternate Sunday afternoons to listen to stories and create something to take home.  There must be a minimum of 3 age-appropriate children present to hold the class.  The class size is limited to 15.  Please check in at the Children's Desk immediately prior to class.  No pre-registration is accepted. 
 
Lego-Mania
 
Children ages 5-12, join us for some Lego-building fun.  We supply the bricks, you bring the imagination.  Register for each session:
 
5 Mondays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
 
May 16, June 13, July 18, Aug 15 and Aug 29
 
 

Creative Color Pennants

Practice your creative coloring skills on your very own sports pennant. 
No registration required.  This is a drop in program. 
Tues 6/28 at 6:30 p.m.

 

 

Special Summer Events

 

Zoom Balloons

Music, magic, laughter and balloon art. 
Tues 7/12 at 6:30 p.m.
All ages.  Registration opens 6/27

 

Bonk Drum Workshop

Interactive program with drums and percussion pieces.  Space is limited!
Thurs 7/14 at 4:30 p.m. -OR- 6:30 p.m.
Ages 5 - 11.  Registration opens 6/27

 

Carnival of the Animals

Listen to music, move like an animal and play musical instruments.
Sat 7/17 at 2:00 p.m.
Ages 3-5.  Registration opens 6/27

 

Get in the Game

Learn about and try out some of the instruments in a marching band, and then let's march!
Sat 7/17 at 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12.  Registration opens 6/27

 

Origami Stories

Paper-folding fun with hands-on activity.  Space is limited.
Tues 7/26 at 6:00 p.m. -OR- 7:00 p.m.
Ages 6-12.  Registration opens 7/11

 

I Draw Cartoons and So Can You!

Cartoonist Paul Merklein shows children how to draw cartoons and discusses this fast and easy way to express ideas.
Tues 8/9 at 6:30 p.m.
Ages 5 & up.  Registration opens on 7/25

 

Dinosaurs Rock

See and touch dinosaur skulls, giant footprints, dinosaur bones, dinosaur eggs and more.  Dig for a real fossil to take home.  
Tues 8/16 at 6:00 p.m

Ages 5 & up.  Registration opens on 8/1


 

 

Thank you to the Friends of the Millburn Library for sponsoring all Children's events and programs!
 

Important Program Information

YOU MUST HAVE YOUR LIBRARY CARD WITH YOU IN ORDER TO BORROW LIBRARY BOOKS AT STORY TIME.
 
CHILDREN MUST REACH THE APPROPRIATE AGE BY THE FIRST CLASS.
 
FOR THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF YOUR CHILD, IT IS THE LIBRARY POLICY THAT THE PARENT OR CAREGIVER MUST REMAIN IN THE BUILDING DURING ALL PROGRAMS.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN ASKING YOU TO WITHDRAW YOUR CHILD FROM THE PROGRAM.

 

 Unless otherwise stated, no food or drink allowed. 

 

Please arrive on time.  Children who arrive more than 5 minutes after the program begins may not be allowed to participate.