Week of 9/20/2020 Updates

The Library is open with limited capacity.
We appreciate your cooperation in following
our health and safety protocols.
Please click here for specific procedures.

The library is CLOSED all Saturdays in September.

Due to COVID-19 as per Executive Order of Governor Murphy
and for the health and safety of the public and staff,
the Library will not admit unaccompanied minors, (anyone under the age of 18)
at any time, until further notice.

Further, (once schools open) parents may not pick up students
in the library parking lot,
as this creates crowds of unattended children
at the entrance to the library,
and poses a health risk to the public.
Parents may pick up their children only at the schools or Burke’s Park. 

Please click the link above to read the policy in its entirety.
The Children’s Department continues to offer
curbside pick-up of “Family Book Bags”,
an assortment of books chosen for your family
by Children’s Dept. staff.
Mondays
from 5:30-7:30pm
Join us for our Welcome Back session
on Mon. 9/21!

All students interested in schoolwork help, along with aspiring tutors,
are welcome.

Register at the link above
and visit us on social media.

Google Classroom code: saafhlz
Instagram: @totaltutoringnj
Facebook: @Total Tutoring
Twitter: @totaltutoringnj
Create your own fun and easy craft at home. Ages 3 to 6. This is a virtual program via Zoom as the library is not hosting indoor programming at this time. We will meet two times per month.
Register at the link above so we can email you the Zoom link.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 @ 4:00pm
Ages 8-12
Learn the benefits of citronella and make your own citronella candle during our Zoom presentation.

Supplies will be provided for those who register. 
Space is limited!
Register separately for each
DIY session at the link above.
Stories and crafts brought to your home virtually via Zoom. 
A grab-and-go craft will be available for pick up inside the library prior to that week's storytime.
Please register at the link above.
Sun. Sept. 20 @ 1:30pm
Family FunDays are back! Join Miss Pam on Zoom as she demonstrates how to make a catapult from recycled newspaper.
Have your own double page sheet of newspaper ready!
Register at the link above so we can send you the Zoom link.
This week is
National Child Passenger Safety Week.
Join us online for this special program on child car seat safety.
Presented by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in conjunction with RWJ Barnabas Health and Safe Kids Middlesex county.
Click the link above to join
the virtual meeting.
This week is
National Child Passenger Safety Week.
Join us online for this follow-up program on child car seat safety.
Presented by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in conjunction with RWJ Barnabas Health and Safe Kids Middlesex county.
Click the link above to join
the virtual meeting.
IEP Workshop
September 28, 2020
Monday
1pm-2pm

Topic: Setting up Your Child’s IEP for Success
Presented By: Disability Rights of New Jersey
Click the 1000 Books logo above to visit their website!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
This is a year-round program
for preschool children.
Please register your child online
at this link: READsquared, 

You may begin recording books online right away. Parents will need to continue recording books read on the paper log forms in order to claim your prizes
at the library.
Prizes are earned for every 25 books read and a free book may be selected
for every 100 books read!

Click the links above for a monthly calendar of daily activities from DEMCO 
that will help your child build pre-reading skills.
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Thank you to all of our
Summer Teen Volunteers! Your help with our Pen Pal program, craft prep, Reading Buddies, book discussions, and so much more made
a real difference
to our patrons and staff!
Teen Advisory Board
(TAB)
Alternate Wed.
Sept. 30 @ 3:00pm
E-mail Miss Brittany for
virtual meeting details and link:

Help plan and run teen online library events while earning community service hours! If you were a Summer Volunteer, TAB is a way to continue earning community service hours year-round!
Teen Game Night
Thursdays
6:00PM
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join in playing Jackbox games!
Teens and Suicide: What Caregivers Should Know
September 23, 2020
Wednesday
1pm-2pm

Topic: Teens and Suicide
“What Caregivers Should Know” 
Bonnie Brae Presents:
Maria Abada, LPC
Check out the TAB Instagram account at the link above 
 for the latest events and contests! 

Be sure to like our page and follow @sayrevilletab!
Our building is now open in a limited capacity:

  • All borrowed items must be returned in a book drop. They are open 24/7.

  • Browsing is limited to 15 minutes.

  • Computer use is a maximum of 1 hour.

  • All minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult.

  • Books owned by Sayreville Public Library only may be put on hold through our online catalog for contactless curbside pickup.

  • Family Book Bags may still be requested for multiple family members but will be selected by the Children's Department staff. Use the link at the top of this newsletter.

  • Stay engaged with us on social media (links below) for the latest updates. We have helpful links, activities, and even story times for children.

  • Online resources, such as eLibraryNJ, Hoopla, RBDigital, and our databases are available for home access 24/7! Directions can be found on our website under the Research and Collections tabs.

We hope to see you soon - Please respect our safety policies.
Wear a mask and maintain social distance.
Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Rd., Parlin, NJ 08859