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STORY TIMES
New Year's Eve Themed Storytime
Friday 12/27
11:30am
All ages
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Join Ms. Kris and Miss Josie for a New Year's themed storytime at the Library! Kids will make noisemakers, have apple juice and snacks, and of course practice counting down to New Year's Eve at this fun and festive storytime!
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Inclusive Storytime
Thursday, 1/23
11:00am
All ages
SIGN-UP FORM COMING SOON
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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.​
Sing-Along with Ms. Emily
New Dates and Sign-Up form coming soon!
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TODDLER TIME
New Dates and sign-ups coming soon!
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WEE TIME: LAP LITTLES
New Dates and sign-ups coming soon!
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WEE TIME: TOTTING TODDLERS
New Dates and sign-ups coming soon!
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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!
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)
NEXT MEETING: 1/2 (featuring Elephant and Piggie books)
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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 like Bingo and Pictionary. 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, 1/2, 1/16, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3,5/1, and 5/15).​
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One and Only Ivan Chat
Thursday 1/9 at 3:30pm
Best for grades 3-5*
Sign-Up Form Coming Soon​
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Is your kid a fan of the One and Only Ivan series? Bring them by the library to chat about the 1st book, The One and Only Ivan on January 9th at 3:30pm! We'll also do activities like trivia, STEM and activities, plus more. Snacks provided. Kids should come to the meeting having already read the book. If you still have a copy, please bring it with you.
If you 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!*​​​
ELEMENTARY AGE AND TWEEN CLUBS AND PROGRAMS
Create with Josie
Friday 12/13 and 12/27
at 3:30pm
Ages 5-10
Click here to sign up for 12/13
Click here to sign up for 12/27
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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 12/20, 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 12/20 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 1/13 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).
GAME NIGHT: TWEEN SCENE
Wednesday 1/20 at 6pm
Grades 4-7
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Kids in grades 4-7 are invited to join us at the library for video games and board games! Snacks provided.
Pack Attack Party Event:
A Trading Card Event for Kids
Saturday 12/21
11:00am-12:00pm
Ages 8+
PROGRAM IS REGISTRATION REQUIRED
​​Does your kid like collecting and trading cards, or do they want to learn more about the hobby? At this event, kids will open trading card packs during the event and they’ll use those cards to play stats-based games that earn prize tickets. Throughout the event, the event leader will discuss the basics of collecting, like how to differentiate base cards from parallels. Each child will receive two packs to open and keep -- 1 football and 1 baseball.
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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 and run a family winter event happening 12/4
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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
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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.
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