Wednesday, July 14
Who: All ages.
What: Join the fun at the 24th Annual NJ Sand Castle Contest, the largest sandcastle and sandsculpting event in NJ! Three prizes will be awarded in six different categories: 7 and under, 8 – 11, 12 – 15, 16 and up, Family, and Day Camps. Plus a Best on the Beach award. Enjoy free giveaways, drinks, snacks, music and more. Registration starts at 8 am.
Where: Belmar Beach, 18th Avenue, Belmar, NJ.
When: Wednesday, July 14 from 8 am to 12 pm.
Cost: Free.
When: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in July from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Who: Fans of PG-rated films.
What: Come watch Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland starring Johnny Depp at the library and enjoy some snacks while you do.
Where: Glen Ridge Public Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ.
When: Wednesday, July 14 at 5:30 pm.
Cost: Free, but registration is required. Call 973.748.5482.
When: Wednesday, July 14 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Runs every second Wednesday of the month.
Newark Black Film Festival’s Youth Cinema: Not So Fast, Songololo, Elizbeti’s Doll, and Families of Ghana, West Africa
Who: Children ages 4 – 12.
What: In the marvelously illustrated film Not So Fast, Songololo, children will follow the warm and loving story of Songololo as he goes shopping in a South African city with his grandmother. Elizabeti’s Doll shows Elizabeti as she cares for and loves her doll Eva as if she is her very own baby. In the live-action program, Families of Ghana, West Africa, children will view a film exploring the life of rural and urban households in Ghana as told through children’s points of view.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
When: Wednesday, July 14 at 1 pm.
Cost: Free.
Great Scott, It’s Magic!
Who: Kids of all ages.
What: ”Great Scott” Drukker and Thurston the parrot perform comedy and magic as only they can. Be prepared for lots of audience participation!
Where: Verona Public Library, 17 Gould Street, Verona, NJ.
When: Wednesday, July 14 at 3 pm.
Cost: Free.
Cupcake Decorating Class
Who: Chefs ages 4 – 8.
What: Le Baker’s Dozen offers a fun cupcake class where Children will learn
how to make buttercream frosting from scratch and how to decorate specialty cupcakes.
Where: Le Baker’s Dozen, 206 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Wednesday, July 14 from 2 pm – 3:15 pm.
Cost: $25. Register here.
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, Hilton Branch, 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 11 am – 11:20 am.
Cost: Free. Advance registration recommended. Call 973.762.1688 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, Main Library, 51 Baker Street, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 4 pm – 4:45 pm.
Cost: Free. Advance registration recommended. Call 973.762.1622 ext. 5005 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, Hilton Branch, 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Wednesday, July 14 at 2 pm – 2:45 pm.
Cost: Free. Advance registration recommended. Call 973.762.1688 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.
Babies Storytime
Who: Ages birth to 2 1/2.
What: Enjoy fun stories during Babies Storytime.
Where: South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ.
When: Wednesdays in July at 10 am.
Cost: Free. Call 973.762.0230 or email for more information.
Family Gaming
Who: All ages.
What: Enjoy playing board games and Wii with your family.
Where: South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ.
When: Wednesday, July 14 at 1 pm.
Cost: Free. Call 973.762.0230 or email for more information.
Garage Gaming
Who: Teens ages 16 and up.
What: For one night only, play garage games with friends.
Where: South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ.
When: Wednesday, July 14 at 7 pm – 11 pm.
Cost: Free. Call 973.762.0230 or email for more information.
Happy Feet
Who: Tweens and teens ages 11 – 15.
What: Bring in a pair of canvas sneakers that you will transform with cool embroidery stitches.
Where: Rock Paper Scissors, 15 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Wednesday, July 14 from 2 pm – 4 pm.
Cost: $15. Space is limited. Call 973.337.6759 to sign up.
Game Time
Who: All ages.
What: Enjoy games in the afternoon.
Where: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Wednesdays at 1 pm.
Cost: Free.
Preschool Storytime with Craft
Who: Ages 3 to 4.
What: Storytime and crafts for preschoolers.
Where: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Wednesdays at 11 am.
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: Wednesdays in July from 2 pm – 5 pm in Meeting Room B.
Cost: Free. Please pre-register by contacting Mimi at 973.979.4192 or through email.
Summer Skill Builders
Who: All ages.
What: Brush up on educational skills before school starts.
Where: Millburn Free Public Library, 200 Glen Avenue, Millburn, NJ
When: Wednesdays in July from at 6:30 pm – 8 pm in Meeting Room B.
Cost: Free.
