For more information on any of the programs, please e-mail Miss Shannon at: childrens@newmilford.bccls.org or call 201-262-1221 ext. 205.
We are excited to share children’s programs for May and early June. Registration opens on Monday, April 27th at 10:00 AM. To sign up for events, please use the links below or the library’s calendar. Let us know if you have any questions. We hope to see your family soon!
BABIES AND TODDLERS- ages 6 monthS to 4 years old
Drop-In Playtime
Weekly on Mondays (5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, & 6/8)
Playtime is best for babies and toddlers up to age 3. Have some fun and make new friends at this free-play program. Caregiver supervision is required. Drop-in when your family is available!
Play-Doh Playdate
Weekly on Tuesdays (5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, & 6/9)
Join us for a free, unstructured playtime with Play-Doh! This hands-on activity encourages creativity, builds fine motor skills, and supports sensory exploration. Fun Play-Doh tools will be provided
Little People Storytime
Weekly on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM (5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, & 6/10)
Weekly on Thursdays at 10:30 AM (5/14, 5/22, 5/28, 6/4, & 6/11)
Saturday, 5/2 at 10:30 AM
Join us for storybook read alouds, songs shaker eggs, scarves, and bubbles! Caregiver participation is required. Registration required.
elementary school students – AGES 4 YEARS – 10 YEARS OLD
Crafternoon Project
Wednesday, 5/13 at 4:00 PM, 4:30PM and 5:00 PM
Channel your artistic side and make a craft at the library! Registration required.
Police Story and Craft
Thursday, 5/28 at 4:00 PM
Meet our guest readers from the New Milford Police Department! Children will listen to a story, learn about what a police officer does, make a craft, and tour a police vehicle. Registration required.
PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN & 1ST GRADE
Young Reader’s Story Time and Craft
Weekly on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM (5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, & 6/9)
Join us for picture book read alouds and a themed craft! Registration required.
2Nd Grade – 6th Grade
Crochet Club
Mondays 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 & 5/25 at 4:00 PM
Come and crochet! All skill levels are welcome. Mentors will be present to guide beginner crocheters. Supplies are provided. Feel free to bring your own materials! RSVP for email notifications. No registration necessary.
Lego Club
Thursday, 5/14 at 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Do you love to create with Legos? At each meeting, children meet to create and share their builds based on a theme. Legos are provided. Registration recommended. Drop-ins welcome when space allows.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Wednesday, 5/27 at 4:30 PM
If you love graphic novels, or are just starting to explore, join us for discussion and an activity. Registration required.