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STORY TIMES
Stories with Little Molar Pediatric Dentists
Friday 1/22
3:30pm
All ages
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Join Little Molars for a special dental-themed storytime program at the Caldwell Public Library!​
Inclusive Storytime
Thursday, 1/23
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.​
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January's theme is penguins!
Sing-Along with Ms. Emily
Friday, 1/10 and 1/24
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 1/13-5/19
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.
There is no program on 1/20, 2/17, and 4/14.
Wee Time Wiggles: Lap Littles and Crawlers
Tuesdays 1/14-5/20
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.​​
There is no program on 4/15.
Wee Time Wiggles: Totting Toddlers
Tuesdays 1/14-5/20
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!
No program on 4/15.
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: 1/16 (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, 1/16, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3,5/1, and 5/15).​
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ELEMENTARY AGE AND TWEEN CLUBS AND PROGRAMS
Create with Josie
Friday 1/24
at 3:30pm
Ages 5-10
​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).
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GAME NIGHT: TWEEN SCENE
Wednesday 1/29 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, pizza, and drinks provided.
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 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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