February 2011-May 2011 Free Programs and Activities For Children

Read, Learn, Play MAKE A PEACE CRANE TODAY

The Nutley Public Library

BOOKWORM The Newsletter for Children

BECOME PART OF THE PEACE CRANE PROJECT

Classes, Programs, & Special Events

Please see back cover of newsletter for class and program descriptions.

CALENDAR OF CLASSES & PROGRAMS BabyGarten Mondays 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. February: 7, 14, 28 March: 7, 14, 21, 28 April: 4, 11, 18, 25 May: 2, 9, 16, 23

Preschool Story Time Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. February: 1, 8, 15 March: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April: 5, 19, 26 May: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Thursdays 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. February: 3, 10, 17, 24 March: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April: 7, 21, 28 May: 5, 12, 19, 26 June: 2

Two-year-old Story Time Fridays 10:00 a.m. February: 4, 11, 18, 25 March: 4, 11, 18, 25 April: 1, 8, 15, 29 May: 6, 13, 20, 27 June: 3

Saturday Story Time Saturdays 10:00 a.m. February: 5, 12, 19, 26 March: 5, 12, 19, 26 April: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May: 7, 14, 21, 28 June: 4

Pajama Story Time Mondays 7:00 p.m. February: 7, 14, 28 March: 7, 14, 21, 28 April: 4, 11, 18, 25 May: 2, 9, 16, 23

Ravenous Readers Thursdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. February: 3 March: 3 April: 7 May: 5 June: 2

Hooked on Books Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. February: 15 March: 15 April: 12 May: 10 June: 7

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 1:00 p.m.

Registration Required Online @ http://nutley.bccls.org/cdroom.htm

at The Nutley Public Library

Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 1:00-3:00 p.m.

All Ages

Registration Required Online @ http://nutley.bccls.org/cdroom.htm

Tween Video Game Challenge & Pizza

Thursday, February 24, 2011 For 8-12 year olds, @ 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Registration Required Online @ http://nutley.bccls.org/cdroom.htm

Paint a Pot, Plant a Flower

Curious George Mini-Golf

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 10:30 a.m.

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration

LuAnn Adams Puppeteer, presents "Tales From Dr. Seuss!"

No Registration Required.

http://nutley.bccls.org/

Please see back cover of newsletter for class and program descriptions.

CALENDAR OF CLASSES & PROGRAMS BabyGarten Mondays 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. February: 7, 14, 28 March: 7, 14, 21, 28 April: 4, 11, 18, 25 May: 2, 9, 16, 23

Preschool Story Time Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. February: 1, 8, 15 March: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April: 5, 19, 26 May: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Thursdays 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. February: 3, 10, 17, 24 March: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April: 7, 21, 28 May: 5, 12, 19, 26 June: 2

Two-year-old Story Time Fridays 10:00 a.m. February: 4, 11, 18, 25 March: 4, 11, 18, 25 April: 1, 8, 15, 29 May: 6, 13, 20, 27 June: 3

Saturday Story Time Saturdays 10:00 a.m. February: 5, 12, 19, 26 March: 5, 12, 19, 26 April: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May: 7, 14, 21, 28 June: 4

Pajama Story Time Mondays 7:00 p.m. February: 7, 14, 28 March: 7, 14, 21, 28 April: 4, 11, 18, 25 May: 2, 9, 16, 23

Ravenous Readers Thursdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. February: 3 March: 3 April: 7 May: 5 June: 2

Hooked on Books Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. February: 15 March: 15 April: 12 May: 10 June: 7

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National Library Week Celebration

Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Come and celebrate your library with cake, fun raffles, and face painting.

No Registration Required.

Winter/Spring Reading Club

Read and log 5-10 books over a one-month period and get a prize!

Children will be given a booklet in which they record any reading they do. Redeem booklets on the second floor to receive a prize. Being read to

also counts. Register online @ http://nutley.bccls.org/cdroom.htm

SPECIAL EVENTS

One Thousand Peace Crane Project @ The Nutley Public

Library

BECOME PART OF THE ONE THOUSAND PEACE CRANE PROJECT

Dates: 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/14

Learn how to make Origami Peace Cranes

All Ages Welcome Children under 10 must be accompanied by

adults

No Registration Required. For more information contact the librarian

megan.kociolek@bccls.org

Babygarten: Babies, from birth to 22 months, and their caregivers enjoy great books, nursery rhymes, playtime, and meet other babies from the Nutley area. Registration is required.

Preschool Story Time: Children, from 3 to 5 years old, and their caregivers enjoy old and new picture books, create arts and crafts, and meet other children from the Nutley area. Registration is required.

Two-year-old Story Time: Children, ages 24 months to 36 months, and their caregivers enjoy old and new picture books, create arts and crafts, and meet other children from the Nutley area. Registration is required.

Saturday Story Time: Children of all ages and their caregivers enjoy old and new picture books, create arts and crafts, and meet other children from the Nutley area. Registration is not required.

Pajama Story Time: Children of all ages and their caregivers enjoy a cozy evening at the library. Make yourself comfortable, put on your pajamas and slippers, then come and meet us by the fireplace in the Children’s Room. Registration is required.

Ravenous Readers: Elementary Students’ Reading Club for 3rd & 4th graders. At each monthly meeting we will discuss a book, cook or create food, and share refreshments. Register online or at the Children’s Desk, and pick up a copy of the book at the Circulation Desk.

Hooked on Books: Elementary Students’ Reading Club for 5th & 6th graders. At each monthly meeting we will discuss a book, share refreshments, and play a game. Register online or at the Children’s Desk, and pick up a copy of the book at the Circulation Desk.

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Nutley Public Library 93 Booth Drive

Nutley, NJ 07110

973-667-0405

http://nutley.bccls.org/

Directions, Parking & Contact Information The Library is located next to Nutley High School between Vincent Place, Chestnut Street, and Booth Drive. The address is 93 Booth Drive. When Booth Drive is closed during school hours, access to the Library is from Vincent Place.

When Nutley High School is closed, parking is available in the High School lot next to the Library. During school hours, parking is available on Vincent Place or in the metered lot on the far side of the high school.

Library Hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Library is closed.

If you have any questions about the Bookworm, please contact Megan Kociolek (Librarian), or the Children’s Staff.

Phone: 973-667-0405 ext. 2623 / Fax: 973-667-0408 E-mail: megan.kociolek@bccls.org

Winter/spring 2011 http://nutley.bccls.org/

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS