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Storytimes and kids' library events near Emerson Public Library from the public library calendar.

Emerson Public Library

20 Palisade Drive, Emerson, New Jersey 07630, United States

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1:00 PM to 1:45 PM

Miss Jolie: Celebrate the USA Move & Groove! Ages 1-6

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Emerson - Meeting Room, Emerson Public Library

In this musical program suitable for ages 1-6, we will sing and dance with Miss Jolie! Registration required for each child. The Families of Emerson have priority to register first. Registration June 1st 10am! Monday, July 9th at 1pm. Registration for Non-Emerson residents opens June 22nd. *Failure to comply will result in registration cancellation.* Join the waiting list if fully booked. Please call ahead the day of for space availability. To learn more about Miss Jolie, visit her website: https://www.missjoliemusic.com/

7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Board of Trustees Meeting

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Emerson - Meeting Room, Emerson Public Library

Meeting Room Reservation.

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Stay & Play Storytime, Ages 1-3

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Emerson - Meeting Room

Join Miss Victoria for storytime and stay for playtime! All children are welcome, suitable for ages 1-3. Registration required online. A parent/guardian is required to remain in the room for the duration of storytime and playtime. Fridays at 10:30am: July 10th & 31st, and August 14th & 28th Registration is required for each class per child. The Children of Emerson have priority to register first. Registration Opens June 1st at 10am! Registration for Non-Emerson residents opens June 22nd. Join the waiting list if fully booked. Please call ahead the day of for space availability. Please be respectful of the age requirements.

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Afternoon Storytime, PreK-2

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Emerson - Meeting Room

Fairy Tales! Mysteries! Adventures! Join Miss Victoria for Afternoon Storytime! All children are welcome, Entering Grades PreK-2. Registration is recommended, drop-in welcome. A parent/guardian is required to remain in the building for the duration of storytime. Mondays @ 1pm July 6th - August 24th *No Class 8/10 Please be respectful of the age requirements.

1:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Chair Yoga, Adults

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Emerson - Meeting Room, Emerson Public Library

Join Miss Shelley of Every Little Thing Yoga for a lovely indoor Chair Yoga class. We will gently move our bodies, encouraging mobility and flexibility, and find some peace together in a fully-supported, adaptable class. This is a class for all abilities and capabilities - no experience is needed and Shelley provides lots of adaptable variations for all poses. Chairs will be provided. Registration is required per class. Indoors, outdoors weather permitting. Monday, July 6th - August 3rd @ 1:30pm

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Baby & Me, Newborn-age 2

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Emerson - Meeting Room, Emerson Public Library

Parents and caregivers, this class is for you and your little ones, just follow along! Join us for an introduction to songs, dance and finger plays with stuffed animals and rhymes! Newborn to Age 2. Open to all families. Registration is required for each date per child. Register each child's name, or parent/guardian if preferred. Tuesdays at 11am: July 7th - August 25th / *No Class 7/28 Registration Is Now Open! Join the waiting list if fully booked. Please call ahead the day of for space availability. Stuffed animals will not be passed around, a few from home are suggested to interact with your child.

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Afternoon Craft, Grades PreK-2

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Emerson - Meeting Room

July 14th: Color Foam Mini Dino! Color and assemble your own dinosaur! Instructions and most assembly pieces are included. During the registration process, choose to do the craft In-Person or as a Grab & Go. Grab & Go's will be available for pick up the morning of the scheduled craft. Registration is required for each craft. One (1) craft per child. Open to the children of Emerson Only Entering Grades PreK-2. Registration Opens June 1st at 10am!

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Wednesday Matinee

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Emerson - Meeting Room

Wednesday Matinee @ 1pm Comfortable padded chairs and refreshments are provided for your viewing experience. July 15th - "Solo Mio" Rated PG. 1hr. 37mins. Romance/Comedy A wedding disaster leaves a groom stranded in Rome, heartbroken in the world's happiest city. However, with help from a determined local and a few meddling couples, his ruined honeymoon becomes an adventure that he never expected.

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Patriotic Bingo, Grades PreK-2

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Emerson - Meeting Room

The Children of Emerson Only Entering Grades PreK-2 are invited to wear shades of red, white and blue or patriotic attire and play Patriotic Bingo to win themed prizes celebrating America's 250th! Registration is required for each child. Open to the Children of Emerson Only. Please be respectful of the age/grade requirements. Thursday, July 16th @ 10:30am Registration Opens June 1st at 10am! Join the waiting list if fully booked. Please call ahead the day of for space availability.

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

George Washington in New Jersey, Adults 18

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Emerson - Meeting Room, Emerson Public Library

Join us for a lecture with local historian William P. Schumer on "George Washington in New Jersey" celebrating America's 250th! Thursday, July 16th @ 6pm Registration Required Online. Library Card Required. Open to All Patrons, Ages 18 . Registration Opens July 1st at 10am! Join the waiting list if fully booked.

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Kids Movie

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Emerson Public Library

Cool down from the heat with a family friendly movie on the big screen! Individually packed snacks and refreshments provided. Open to all families. Registration recommended, drop-in welcome. For children under the age of 9, a parent/guardian is required to remain in the building for the duration of the film. Fridays @ 1pm. All films are rated G & PG. July 17th: The Land Before Time (1988) 1hr. 9mins. Family/Adventure July 24th: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) 1hr. 34mins. Adventure/Comedy August 7th: We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993) 1hr. 13mins. Family/Adventure August 21st: Walking with Dinosaurs: The Movie (2013) 1hr. 27mins. Documentary/Adventure

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Afternoon Storytime, PreK-2

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Emerson - Meeting Room

Fairy Tales! Mysteries! Adventures! Join Miss Victoria for Afternoon Storytime! All children are welcome, Entering Grades PreK-2. Registration is recommended, drop-in welcome. A parent/guardian is required to remain in the building for the duration of storytime. Mondays @ 1pm July 6th - August 24th *No Class 8/10 Please be respectful of the age requirements.

1:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Chair Yoga, Adults

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Emerson - Meeting Room, Emerson Public Library

Join Miss Shelley of Every Little Thing Yoga for a lovely indoor Chair Yoga class. We will gently move our bodies, encouraging mobility and flexibility, and find some peace together in a fully-supported, adaptable class. This is a class for all abilities and capabilities - no experience is needed and Shelley provides lots of adaptable variations for all poses. Chairs will be provided. Registration is required per class. Indoors, outdoors weather permitting. Monday, July 6th - August 3rd @ 1:30pm

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Baby & Me, Newborn-age 2

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Emerson - Meeting Room, Emerson Public Library

Parents and caregivers, this class is for you and your little ones, just follow along! Join us for an introduction to songs, dance and finger plays with stuffed animals and rhymes! Newborn to Age 2. Open to all families. Registration is required for each date per child. Register each child's name, or parent/guardian if preferred. Tuesdays at 11am: July 7th - August 25th / *No Class 7/28 Registration Is Now Open! Join the waiting list if fully booked. Please call ahead the day of for space availability. Stuffed animals will not be passed around, a few from home are suggested to interact with your child.

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Afternoon Craft, Grades 3-6

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Emerson - Meeting Room

July 21st: DIY Mini Clay Dino! Create your own mini clay dinosaur! Instructions and most assembly pieces are included. During the registration process, choose to do the craft In-Person or as a Grab & Go. Grab & Go's will be available for pick up the morning of the scheduled craft. Registration is required for each craft. One (1) craft per child. Open to the children of Emerson Only Entering Grades 3-6. Registration Opens June 1st at 10am!

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Patriotic Water Colors, Adults 18

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Emerson - Meeting Room, Emerson Public Library

Join us to create Patriotic Water Colors with The Spotted Canvas celebrating America's 250th! Tuesday, July 21st @ 6pm Registration Required Online. Library Card Required. Open to Emerson Residents Only. Registration Opens July 1st at 10am! Join the waiting list if fully booked.

3:00 PM to 3:45 PM

Jurassic Geodes, Grades K-3

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Emerson - Meeting Room

At this magical mixture of nature, science & eco-art, kids will use special dough to create life-like geodes, place wrapped surprises inside of them & crack them open for the the big reveal! Kids will also get the change to see and touch real geodes supplied by Garden Arts. Open to the Children of Emerson Only Entering Grades K-3. Registration Required. Wednesday, July 22nd @ 3pm Registration Opens June 1st at 10am! Join the waiting list if fully booked. Click Here to learn more about Miss Robin from Garden Arts for Kids

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Thursday Night Book Club, Adults

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Emerson - Conference Room, Emerson Public Library

The Thursday Night Book Club will be discussing, TBD. Contact the Library for more information! Books are available to check out at the Emerson Library. Thursday, June 25th @ 6:30pm Upcoming Meetings: TBA

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Family Yoga, Grades K-3

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Emerson - Meeting Room, Emerson Public Library

Join Miss Shelley of Every Little Thing Yoga for Art, Yoga Ice Pops! Come play, move and learn with the whole family! Families of all abilities and capabilities are welcome to join this fun class where we will go on a Prehistoric Adventure, making a craft, and ending with ice pops! As this is a nighttime class, PJs are always welcome. Please bring a mat or beach towel if you have one - there will be a few to borrow as needed.Open to all families Entering Grades K-3. Registration required online. Registration Opens June 1st at 10am. Thursday, July 23rd at 6:30pm. Join the waiting list if fully booked. Please call ahead the day of for space availability.

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Kids Movie

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Emerson Public Library

Cool down from the heat with a family friendly movie on the big screen! Individually packed snacks and refreshments provided. Open to all families. Registration recommended, drop-in welcome. For children under the age of 9, a parent/guardian is required to remain in the building for the duration of the film. Fridays @ 1pm. All films are rated G & PG. July 17th: The Land Before Time (1988) 1hr. 9mins. Family/Adventure July 24th: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) 1hr. 34mins. Adventure/Comedy August 7th: We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993) 1hr. 13mins. Family/Adventure August 21st: Walking with Dinosaurs: The Movie (2013) 1hr. 27mins. Documentary/Adventure

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Afternoon Storytime, PreK-2

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Emerson - Meeting Room

Fairy Tales! Mysteries! Adventures! Join Miss Victoria for Afternoon Storytime! All children are welcome, Entering Grades PreK-2. Registration is recommended, drop-in welcome. A parent/guardian is required to remain in the building for the duration of storytime. Mondays @ 1pm July 6th - August 24th *No Class 8/10 Please be respectful of the age requirements.

1:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Chair Yoga, Adults

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Emerson - Meeting Room, Emerson Public Library

Join Miss Shelley of Every Little Thing Yoga for a lovely indoor Chair Yoga class. We will gently move our bodies, encouraging mobility and flexibility, and find some peace together in a fully-supported, adaptable class. This is a class for all abilities and capabilities - no experience is needed and Shelley provides lots of adaptable variations for all poses. Chairs will be provided. Registration is required per class. Indoors, outdoors weather permitting. Monday, July 6th - August 3rd @ 1:30pm

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Whale Mobile Session 1, Grades K-6

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Emerson - Meeting Room

Meet Nile, a 43-foot life-sized inflatable humpback whale swimming to our library on July 28th! This life-sized inflatable whale will be inside the Library for an unforgettable experience! Step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. Open to Families of Emerson Only, Entering Grades K-6. Not Suitable for Under Age 5. Please be respectful of the age requirements. Registration is required online per time slot. One (1) time slot per child. Time slots are limited to 20 kids max. Session 1: Tuesday, July 28th at 10:30am Session 2: Tuesday, July 28th at 11am Session 3: Tuesday, July 28th at 11:30am Session 4: Tuesday, July 28th at 12pm Registration Opens July 1st at 10am! To learn more about the Whale Mobile, visit their website: https://thewhalemobile.com/

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Whale Mobile Session 2, Grades K-6

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Emerson - Meeting Room

Meet Nile, a 43-foot life-sized inflatable humpback whale swimming to our library on July 28th! This life-sized inflatable whale will be inside the Library for an unforgettable experience! Step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. Open to Families of Emerson Only, Entering Grades K-6. Not Suitable for Under Age 5. Please be respectful of the age requirements. Registration is required online per time slot. One (1) time slot per child. Time slots are limited to 20 kids max. Session 1: Tuesday, July 28th at 10:30am Session 2: Tuesday, July 28th at 11am Session 3: Tuesday, July 28th at 11:30am Session 4: Tuesday, July 28th at 12pm Registration Opens July 1st at 10am! To learn more about the Whale Mobile, visit their website: https://thewhalemobile.com/

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Whale Mobile Session 3, Grades K-6

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Emerson - Meeting Room

Meet Nile, a 43-foot life-sized inflatable humpback whale swimming to our library on July 28th! This life-sized inflatable whale will be inside the Library for an unforgettable experience! Step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. Open to Families of Emerson Only, Entering Grades K-6. Not Suitable for Under Age 5. Please be respectful of the age requirements. Registration is required online per time slot. One (1) time slot per child. Time slots are limited to 20 kids max. Session 1: Tuesday, July 28th at 10:30am Session 2: Tuesday, July 28th at 11am Session 3: Tuesday, July 28th at 11:30am Session 4: Tuesday, July 28th at 12pm Registration Opens July 1st at 10am! To learn more about the Whale Mobile, visit their website: https://thewhalemobile.com/

12:00 PM to 12:30 PM

Whale Mobile Session 4, Grades K-6

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Emerson - Meeting Room

Meet Nile, a 43-foot life-sized inflatable humpback whale swimming to our library on July 28th! This life-sized inflatable whale will be inside the Library for an unforgettable experience! Step inside the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. Open to Families of Emerson Only, Entering Grades K-6. Not Suitable for Under Age 5. Please be respectful of the age requirements. Registration is required online per time slot. One (1) time slot per child. Time slots are limited to 20 kids max. Session 1: Tuesday, July 28th at 10:30am Session 2: Tuesday, July 28th at 11am Session 3: Tuesday, July 28th at 11:30am Session 4: Tuesday, July 28th at 12pm Registration Opens July 1st at 10am! To learn more about the Whale Mobile, visit their website: https://thewhalemobile.com/

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Unearth A Story: Dirt Pudding Cups, Grades K-3

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Emerson - Meeting Room

A tasty treat you can learn and eat! Learn about the soil layers of the Earth, and create your own edible diagram! Open to the Children of Emerson Only Entering Grades K-3. Registration Required Online. Ingredients we'll be working with: Oreo Cookies - or other chocolate sandwich cookies Butterscotch and Chocolate chips Chocolate Instant Pudding or pudding cups Green Sprinkles Gummy Worm Candy Graham Crackers Wednesday, July 29th @ 11:30am Registration Opens June 1st at 10am! Join the waiting list if fully booked. We cannot accommodate any food allergies. Food from is welcome!

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Tales of Washington & the Founding Fathers, Grades K-3

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Emerson - Meeting Room

Unearth A Story with Master Storyteller, Jonathan Kruk, as he will appear as an eyewitness and a friend of George Washington! He’ll tell stories of Washington from the fable of the Cherry Tree, his finest moment, and how he saved the nation from a military takeover by putting on his reading glasses! There will also be a few stories about the inventive Ben Franklin and the childhoods of Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson, including a couple of story skits and live musical accompaniment. 18th Century Garb or Patriotic Attire is Welcome! Open to the Children and Families of Emerson Only Entering Grades K-3. Registration is required for each child. Please be respectful of the age requirements Registration Opens June 1st at 10am! Thursday, July 30th @ 6:30pm Join the waiting list if fully booked. Call ahead for space availability. Click Here to watch a sample of Jonathan Kruk reenact tales!

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Stay & Play Storytime, Ages 1-3

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Emerson - Meeting Room

Join Miss Victoria for storytime and stay for playtime! All children are welcome, suitable for ages 1-3. Registration required online. A parent/guardian is required to remain in the room for the duration of storytime and playtime. Fridays at 10:30am: July 10th & 31st, and August 14th & 28th Registration is required for each class per child. The Children of Emerson have priority to register first. Registration Opens June 1st at 10am! Registration for Non-Emerson residents opens June 22nd. Join the waiting list if fully booked. Please call ahead the day of for space availability. Please be respectful of the age requirements.

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Afternoon Storytime, PreK-2

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Emerson - Meeting Room

Fairy Tales! Mysteries! Adventures! Join Miss Victoria for Afternoon Storytime! All children are welcome, Entering Grades PreK-2. Registration is recommended, drop-in welcome. A parent/guardian is required to remain in the building for the duration of storytime. Mondays @ 1pm July 6th - August 24th *No Class 8/10 Please be respectful of the age requirements.