Tuesday, July 13
What: Madison Square Kids is a free summer entertainment series for children on the Oval Lawn in historic Madison Square Park.
Where: Madison Square Park’s Oval Lawn, Madison Avenue and 25th Street, NY, NY.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 15 – August 12 at 10:30 am.
Cost: Free.
973-744-7177.
Sewing Workshops with Crafty Katie
Who: Children ages 3 and up.
What: Children learn to sew with Crafty Katie. They will learn to make fun and unique crafts using colorful, easy-to-use sewing machines. Crafty Katie teaches sewing in a patient, encouraging manner allowing children to take breaks when they get too frustrated or overwhelmed.
Where: It’s Sew Crafty, 1860 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in July. Click here for a full schedule of classes.
Cost: $85 for a four week session. Call 973.327.4488 or email for more information.
Teen Girl Meet-the-Author Party
Who: Teen girls entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in September (and their moms!)
What: Celebrate Marina Budhos’ new book Tell Us We’re Home about three 8th grade girls living in a privileged New Jersey suburb. It’s a story about friendship, values, pride, and immigration. Girls get the chance to chat with the author about her book while enjoying drinks and treats in Watchung Bookseller’s special author party.
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street, Watchung Plaza, Montclair, NJ
When: Tuesday, July 13 from 7 pm – 8 pm.
Cost: Admission free. Reservations required by July 9th. Call 973.744.7177 to reserve your spot.
4-H Young Gardeners Club
Who: Children in grades 1 through 8.
What: Join the 4-H Young Gardeners Club to learn all about gardening such as how plants grow, what you can make from them, and even how to find rainbows in gardens.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ.
When: Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 10 am.
Cost: Free admission. However, advance registration required. Call 973.228.3785 to reserve your spot.
Bringing Back the Legend: Cougar Recovery in Eastern North America
Who: All ages.
What: Featuring Easter Cougar Foundation President Christopher Spatz, review his findings about cougars in the Shawangunks at Minnewaska State Park Preserve to learn about the this magnificent predator behaves, their biology, and current range dispersal. Spatz will explain why sightings don’t produce evidence and why cougars are important to the declining eastern forests.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ.
When: Tuesday, July 13 at 7 pm.
Cost: $6 per child/ $8 per adult. Advance registration is required. Call 973.228.8776 for information and registration.
Baby Lit: Early Literacy Program
Who: Ages birth to 2 1/2 accompanied by an adult.
What: Literacy program to introduce young children reading.
Where: Maplewood Memorial Library, Main Library, 51 Baker Street, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 11 am – 11:25 am.
Cost: Free. Advance registration recommended. Call 973.762.1622 ext. 5005 for registration and information.
Preschool Storytime and Craft
Who: Ages 2 ½ to 5 accompanied by an adult.
What: Enjoy storytime and a fun craft.
Where: Maplewood Memorial Library, Hilton Branch, 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 2 pm – 2:40 pm.
Cost: Free. Advance registration recommended. Call 973.762.1688 for registration and information.
School-Age Story/Crafts: Friendship Bracelets
Who: Ages 6 to 12. Parents/Guardians must stay to help.
What: Read a fun story and create friendship bracelets in partnership with the Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills and “The Littlest Volunteer.”
Where: Maplewood Memorial Library, Main Library, 51 Baker Street, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Tuesday, July 13 at 3 pm – 3:45 pm.
Cost: Free. Advance registration recommended. Call 973.762.1622 ext. 5005 for registration and information.
Creative Writing – 3 Session Workshop
Who: Ages 8 -10.
What: Author Ellen Dreyer will be teaching children the secrets of writing goo fiction.
Where: Maplewood Memorial Library, Hilton Branch, 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Tuesday through Thursday, July 13, 14, and 15 from 4 pm – 5 pm.
Cost: Free. Advance registration recommended. Call 973.762.1688 for registration and information.
Toddler Storytime
Who: Ages 2-4.
What: Enjoy fun stories during Toddler Storytime.
Where: South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ.
When: Tuesdays in July at 11 am.
Cost: Free. Call 973.762.0230 or email for more information.
BFF Summer Program: BFF Stampers
Who: Tweens and teens ages 11 – 16.
What: Do you and your bff have a special word that means something to the both of you? Learn to stamp that special word into metal with your best friend that will last as long as your friendship does aka forever!!
Where: Rock Paper Scissors, 15 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Tuesday, July 13 from 2 pm – 3:30 pm.
Cost: $22.50 per bff pair, includes supplies. Space is limited. Call 973.337.6759 to sign up.
Tee Creatures
Who: Kids ages 6 – 10.
What: Bring in an old t-shirt and transform it into a crazy creature!
Where: Rock Paper Scissors, 15 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Tuesday, July 13 from 11 am – 1 pm.
Cost: $15. Space is limited. Call 973.337.6759 to sign up.
Toddler Storytime with Craft
Who: Toddlers 19 months to 2.
What: Storytime and crafts for toddlers.
Where: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Tuesdays at 11 am.
Cost: Free.
Book Bingo
Who: Ages 6 and up.
What: Enjoy a game of bingo.
Where: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Tuesdays at 1 pm.
Cost: Free.
Summer Crafts
Who: Ages 4 to 6.
What: Crafts for children.
Where: Millburn Free Public Library, 200 Glen Avenue, Millburn, NJ
When: Mondays in July from 10:30 am – 11:20 am in meeting Room B.
Cost: Payment and registration required. Call 973.376.1006 for information. Click here to register.
Summer Crafts
Who: Ages 3 to 4.
What: Crafts for children.
Where: Millburn Free Public Library, 200 Glen Avenue, Millburn, NJ
When: Mondays in July from 11:20 am – 12:10 pm in meeting Room B.
Cost: Payment and registration required. Call 973.376.1006 for information. Click here to register.
Picture Book Picnic
Who: Ages 2 to 5.
What: Stories for young children.
Where: Millburn Free Public Library, 200 Glen Avenue, Millburn, NJ
When: Tuesdays at 1:30 pm – 2 pm in Front Meeting Room A.
Cost: Free.
SAT Prep
Who: Students preparing to take the SATs.
What: SAT Prep with Mimi Wu.
Where: Millburn Free Public Library, 200 Glen Avenue, Millburn, NJ
When: Tuesdays in July from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm in Meeting Room B.
Cost: Free. Please pre-register by contacting Mimi at 973.979.4192 or through email.
Family Stages presents “Toad’s Escape
Who: Ages 2 to 5.
What: Family Stages presents “Toad’s Escape” in this two-person professional children’s theatre group
Where: Millburn Free Public Library, 200 Glen Avenue, Millburn, NJ
When: Tuesday, July 13 at 7 pm.
Cost: Payment and registration required. Call 973.376.1006 for information. Click here to register.
