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A celebration of Maker culture, with projects for all ages!

Saturday, March 22 10 am - 1 pm at Hilton Branch

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Register in March for the spring session.

Get all the info you need HERE.

PLAN AHEAD FOR OUR APRIL 10 BOOKS NOW AND THEN MEETING!

Our April read is The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, by Laurence Sterner. It's a long one, so you might want to get a head start.

Copies are available through the library and on Project Gutenberg

TEEN PROGRAMS

SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS IN 2025 (VIRTUAL)

March 11 at 7 pm

For juniors, sophomores and freshmen, and their parents.

We'll discuss current admissions trends, the changing test environment, college visits and action steps that can be taken to make the remainder of the school year productive and less stressful. Presented by Stand Out For College LLC.

REGISTER HERE.

HOW TO APPEAL TO COLLEGES FOR FINANCIAL AID (VIRTUAL)

March 18 at 7 pm

More than ever, colleges are more willing to say “yes” to appeals for more financial aid and scholarship money for both new and returning students. This workshop provides detailed guidance for families on how to appeal to colleges for more financial aid and how to improve the likelihood of a successful appeal. Presented by My College Planning Team. REGISTER HERE.

TEENS & TWEENS CHESS GROUP

March 5 and 19 / 5 pm at Hilton Branch

Open to all skill levels. Use one of our chess sets, or bring your own.

Registration is not required, but is encouraged.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

• Unless otherwise noted, programs are drop-in at Hilton Branch
• All children must be accompanied by an adult
• Programs designed for families & not camps or preschool groups. Groups may arrange a special program or visit to the library: 973.762.1688 ext 5101 or at kids@maplewoodlibrary.org

BABY LAPSIT (birth-18 months): Mar. 6, 13 & 20 at 10:30 am

Designed for children who are being held or learning to crawl.

TODDLER (ages 1-3): Mar. 3, 10 & 17 at 10:30 am

Early literacy fun with stories, songs, movement & rhymes

WILMA AND THE WINGERS (all ages): Mar. 15 at 11 am

An interactive and inclusive storytime with live music.

CUENTOS BILINGUS Y MANUALIDADE

Bilingual Storytime and Craft

March 8 at 11 am / For ages 4 and up

Listen to stories in Spanish (and English) presented by Yohana Osorio, local resident and native Spanish speaker. 

And make a craft! 

HOMESCHOOL TUESDAY

Mar. 11 / 11 am - 1 pm

For new and experienced families

Check our calendar for dates.

Share tips & experiences and learn about resources while kids do hands-on activities.

COMIC CLUB Mar. 12 at 3:30 pm

Draw, write, and create your own stories or use our prompts.

Comic Club is an informal, self-directed creative writing program for kids ages 5-12 .(Caregiver must remain in building).

Bring what you have been working on or use provided supplies.

LEGO CLUB Mar. 14 at 3:30 pm / For ages 5 and up with a participating adult.

Join us for an hour of imagination! Lego creations will be displayed in the library.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT Mar. 17 at 6 pm

Enjoy some oversized (and regular-sized) games with family and friends!

For ages 5 and up

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this program possible!

E-LIBRARY

Adult Services: 129 Boyden Ave

Children's/Teen Services: 1688 Springfield Ave.

973-762-1688



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