Wednesday, July 28
When: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in July from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Newark Black Film Festival’s Youth Cinema: The Dot, Amazing Grace, Brave Irene, and Chicken Sunday
Who: Children ages 4 – 12.
What: The Dot, as presented by Scholastic, is an animated collection of inspiring, award-winning children’s book stories of a girl learning to appreciate her own talents. In Amazing Grace, Alfre Woodard narrates Mary Hoffman’s book about overcoming self doubt. Brave Irene tells the story of a young girl who learns where there’s a will, there’s a way in. Chicken Sunday presents the story of a young Ukrainian-American girl who despite differences in religion and race befriends her African American neighbor after the death of her own grandmother.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
When: Wednesday, July 28 at 1 pm.
Cost: Free.
Fun and Games
Who: Children and adults of all ages.
What: Learn the rules of fun activities and games like Parcheesi and Chinese checkers.
Where: Glenmont, Estate of Thomas Edison National Historical Park, 211 Main Street, West Orange, NJ.
When: Wednesday, July 28 from 10 am -12 pm.
Cost: Free. Reservations required. Contact Michelle Ortwein at 973.736.0550 or email her for information and reservations.
The Turtle Show
Who: Kids of ages.
What: Author Steve Woyce visits the library with a variety of live turtles.
Where: Verona Public Library, 17 Gould Street, Verona, NJ.
When: Wednesday, July 28 at 3 pm.
Cost: Free.
Brownies From Scratch Class
Who: Chefs ages 4 – 8.
What: Le Baker’s Dozen offers a fun fudge class where children will learn how to
measure and prepare their own brownies from scratch and bake their own batch.
Where: Le Baker’s Dozen, 206 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Wednesday, July 28 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: Decorate a T-Shirt
Who: Ages 6 to 12. Parents/Guardians must stay to help.
What: Read a fun story and then decorate a T-shirt. Must bring your own light colored t-shirt to decorate.
Where: Maplewood Memorial Library, Hilton Branch, 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Wednesday, July 28 at 2 pm – 2:45 pm.
Cost: Free. Advance registration recommended. Call 973.762.1688 for registration and information.
Money for Kids Workshop with TD Bank
Who: Ages 6 -9.
What: Interactive workshops on money and saving. There will be snacks and giveaways.
Where: Maplewood Memorial Library, Main Library, 51 Baker Street, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Wednesday, July 28 at 7 pm.
Cost: Free. Advance registration recommended. Call 973.762.1622 ext. 5005 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.
Lunch Bunch Book Group
Who: Ages 7 and up.
What: Bring your lunch and you favorite book to share with the group.
Where: South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ.
When: Wednesday, July 28 at 11:30 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 28 at 1 pm.
Cost: Free. Call 973.762.0230 or email for more information.
Secret Treasure
Who: Tweens and teens ages 11 – 15.
What: Create a secret hiding place inside a book then decorate it.
Where: Rock Paper Scissors, 15 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Wednesday, July 28 from 1 pm – 3 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.
Glen Ridge Summer Reading Bash
Who: Glen Ridge readers of all ages.
What: a fun party to celebrate summer reading. Music, shows, arts & crafts and more. Kids in 6th trough 12th grade–Bring a tee shirt to tie-dye.
When: Wednesday, July 28 from 3 pm – 6:30 pm.
Mime at 3:30 pm
Porch Daddies at 5 pm
Where: The Glen (at the corner of Bloomfield Avenue and Ridgewood Avenue), Glen Ridge, NJ.
Cost: Free.
