Children's Services - Fall 2016
Glen Rock Public Library
315 Rock Road ~ Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 670-3970
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Glen Rock Public Library invites you to enjoy the season with special events, creative workshops, makerspaces, storytimes, and more.
Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile
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Registration is Online Only
For programs and events that require registration:
Go to our Eventbrite page:
Glen Rock Library's Eventbrite
We ask that if you decide you can no longer attend a program,
please either cancel through Eventbrite or call the library
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
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Programs and supplies made possible the Friends of the Glen Rock Library
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Korean Brush Painting
Mon., Sep. 19th at 4:30PM
Organized by Donghwa Cultural Foundation.
For ages 5 to 11
This class will teach the basic principles of Korean brush painting - including the skill of brush and mixing ink. Students will learn the tranquility of traditional brush painting.
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First Monday of the month at 3:30PM
For all ages
Beginning October 3rd
Snap circuits, littleBits, Animation Hue, Silhouette Cameo, and more.
No registration is required
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Chick Hatching Project
For all ages On Wed., October 12th
Meet a hen and rooster and hear a short presentation. Then, watch our friend from Quiver Farm set up the incubator with eggs.
Oct. 17th to Oct. 21st
Chicks will hatch on Monday/Tuesday. Once hatched, the chicks will be moved into the brooder box and stay with us until some time on Friday.
(
www.quiverfarm.com
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Drop-in Wednesday Afternoon
First 3 Wednesdays of the month at 3:30 PM
For all ages
Enjoy some crafts and art projects in the Childen's Room.
No registration is required
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Quidditch
Saturday, October 1st at 11:00AM
For ages 5 to 8
Time to get outside and play the wizarding-world's famous game of Quidditch.
Event may have to be canceled in case of inclement weather.
If you can, please bring a pool noodle or broom with you.
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Pumpkin Decorating
Saturday, October 22nd at 2:00PM For ages 5 to 11
Decorate pumpkins with the silhouette cameo, sequins, and other enhancing accessories.
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Paws for Reading
Monday, October 17th
at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 18th at 3:45 PM
Monday, November 14th
at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 15th at 3:45 PM
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For ages 5 and up
Beginning and fluent readers can make friends with well-behaved certified therapy dogs while practicing their reading and public speaking skills.
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Programs and supplies made possible the Friends of the Glen Rock Library
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BAKING:
Gluten Free
Chocolate Mug Cake
Wednesday, October 19th at 6:30PM
For 3rd to 5th graders
Learn to make this delicious dessert. Takes 1 minute in the microwave.
We will also be designing coasters to use with the mugs.
Please bring a microwavable mug preferably 10oz.
We ask parent/guardian to stay to assist.
Ingredients
Gluten Free Flour
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Baking powder
Kosher salt
Sugar
Canola Oil
Whole Milk
Hershey Dark or Milk Chocolate
Bar
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LITTLE ARTISTS: Watercolor Resist Spider Webs
Wednesday, October 26th at 3:45PM
For kindergarten to 2nd grade
Design colorful spider webs using watercolor resist.
Please bring an old t-shirt or a smock.
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SEWING:
Fabric Scrap Keychains
Wednesday, November 9th at 3:45PM
For 3rd to 5th graders
Hand sew keychains out of scrap fabric. We ask for only kids with experience with needle and thread to attend.
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The 3rd and 4th Grade Book Club
Monday, November 21st at 5:00PM
for 3rd to 4th graders
The Time Warp Trio: Knights of the Kitchen Table
by Jon Scieszka.
Books will be available at the Reference Desk.
For each meetup, we will chat about a fantastical work of fiction. Afterwards, we will create a special project that pertains to the book.
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LEGO Club
Tuesday, October 11th
Thursday, November 17th at 3:45PM
For ages 5 to 8
Create, build, and share!
No registration is required
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Halloween Storytime
Monday, October 31st at 10am For ages 3 and up
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Come in costume for a spooktacular storytime session. With a parade to follow.
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Itsy Bitsy Laptime Storytime
Wednesdays, September 14th to October 12th at 9:30am
For pre-walkers
Join us for fingerplays, books, songs, rhymes, and movement.
No registration is required
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Tiny Tots Storytime
Tuesdays, September 13th to October 11th at 9:30am
For walkers to 36 months
This storytime includes books, songs, fingerplays, movement, and dance.
No registration is required
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Monday Funday: For 3s and Up
First 3 Mondays of the month at 10:00AM
Beginning October 3rd
For ages 3 and up
This special storytime will include various activities each week such as playdough, a special craft, movement, and dance.
Supplies made possible by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library
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Pajama Storytime
Monday, September 26th Monday, October 10th at 6:30PM For ages 3 and up
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Grab your teddy bear and wear your pajamas for a fun evening of stories and songs.
No registration is required
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SUMMER READING CLUB 2016 - Raffle Winners
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Bronze Prize Winner: Zoe Betz
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Silver Prize Winner: Maya Leishear
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Gold Prize Winner: Sana Kashyap |
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