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STORYTIMES and PROGRAMS
Boogie Woogie Babies
Thursday 3/6
10:30am
Babies and toddlers with their adult
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Join Boogie Woogie Babies for a morning of dancing and bonding with your baby and toddler! Come to the program wearing comfortable clothing and be prepared to have a ton of fun dancing the morning away! Registration appreciated, walk-ins welcome.
Makers Day
Saturday 3/22
11:00am-1:00pm
All Ages
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Join us at Caldwell Public Library for Makers Day inspired activities on Saturday March 22nd between 11:00am - 1:00pm ! We'll have activities for kids of all ages including the chance to explore some of our STEM kits, use our button makers, create with various art and craft supplies, plus more!
PJ Storytime
Wednesday March 12th
6:00pm
All ages
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​Stop by the library before bed for some stories, songs, and snacks before bedtime. Kids can come in their pajamas and even bring a favorite stuffed animal or blanket!
Walk-ins also welcome.
Inclusive Storytime
Thursday, 3/13 and 3/27
11:00am
All ages
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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.​
​February's themes are:
2/13: the color Green, 3/27: Music​
Sing-Along with Ms. Emily
Friday, 3/14 and 3/28
11:45am
Babies through age 5
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Join Miss Emily for a morning of children sing-along songs at the Caldwell Public Library. Registration is required each month for this popular program due to space limitations. ​​​
Toddler Time
Mondays, 3/3-3/31
11:45am
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. Program meets weekly at 11:45am and lasts about 45 minutes unless otherwise noted.
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Wee Time Wiggles: Lap Littles and Crawlers
Tuesdays. 3/4-3/25
10:30am
Babies up through about 12 months
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Join Ms. Kris for a morning of stories, lap bounces, rhymes, wiggles, giggles, and music. This program is intended for our very youngest patrons with their adult. Program is designed with non-walking and crawling babies in mind.​​
Wee Time Wiggles: Totting Toddlers
Tuesdays, 3/4-3/25
11:30am
Ages: 12-24 months
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Join Ms. Kris for a morning of stories, rhymes, wiggles, giggles, fingerplays, movement and music. This program is intended for our young wiggly ones who are gaining more confidence with walking (and even running!) as they discover their wonderful world!
Snow White Scavenger Hunt
Saturday March 15th,
11:00am-1:00pm
All Ages
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Stop in a for scavenger hunt and some self-directed activities inspired by Snow White.
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.
Get started 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!
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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!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
BOOK CLUBS!!!
​Read with Me Book Club
Grades K & 1st
February meetings: Thursday, 2/6 and 2/20
3:30pm
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Read with Me is a transition between storytime and book clubs. Parents/caregivers and their kids/emerging readers are invited to join Ms. Kris for a shared read-aloud and activities. Kids are also encouraged to bring a favorite book to show the group.
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Meeting dates for 2024-2025 are on Thursdays at 3:30pm:
10/17, 11/21, 1/16, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 4/3,5/1, and 5/15.​​​
One and Only Ivan Book Club Series
Thursday March 13
3:30pm
Grades 3-5
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Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to join us for the 2nd meeting of our One and Only Ivan Book Series book club. We'll be focusing on The One and Only Bob this month. Program needs to be rescheduled. Sign up for updates.​​
ELEMENTARY AGE AND TWEEN CLUBS AND PROGRAMS
Create with Josie
Friday, 3/14 and 3/28
at 3:30pm
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. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
LEGO CLUB
Friday, 3/7 and 3/21, 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 3/7 and 3/21 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, 3/17 amd 3/31
3:30pm-4:45pm
Best for ages 5-10
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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 like:
- Pokémon coloring pages and drawing time
- Bring your own cards to show others
- Time to hang out with other Pokémon fans during the club!
Plus, everyone who attends will leave with 1 Pokémon card to add to their collection (while supplies last).
STEM BUDDIES:
Wednesday, 3/26
4:00pm
Grades K-5
Sign-up here for March's event​​
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Teen volunteers lead children in grades K-5 in fun hands-on STEM based projects and experiments. Please sign up as space is limited and we cannot otherwise guarantee a spot or that we'll have enough supplies.
GAME NIGHT: TWEEN SCENE
Wednesday 3/26
6:00pm-7:00pm
Grades 4-7
Sign-up here for this month's event​​
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Kids in grades 4-7 are invited to join us at the library for another night of video games and board games! Snacks, pizza, and drinks provided. Please sign up so we get enough!
Fruit Pizza Program
Thursday 3/27
3:45pm
Ages 7-10
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​Kids ages 7-10 are invited for an afternoon food program presented by ShopRite and get to make a yummy fruit pizza to eat too!
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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CURRENT: Help plan our Lunar New Year event and a paint and snack program for teens
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Planned and Ran a "Super Secret Spy Club Program"
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Reader's Theater 2024 program
THE BASICS
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Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month during the school year except January
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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 a Caldwell Public Library Reading Buddy Volunteer!
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Teens age 13+ can attend a virtual orientation meeting to learn more!​​
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Meetings happen on the 1st Monday of the month at 3:30pm except January 2025. January's meeting will be held on Wednesday 1/15.
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Snack and Paint for Teens
Wednesday April 2nd
6:00pm-7:30pm
Teens Age 13+
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/CPLSnackAndPaint
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Join us at the Caldwell Public Library for a fun evening with your friends! This event will be lead by Grover Cleveland Middle School Art teacher Ms. Sciancalepore.
Project: Cherry blossom sunset landscape painting on canvas. Supplies, snacks and drinks provided. Please indicate any allergies on the sign up form.
Space is limited. Please register for this free Library event just for teens!