Sprouting Up Story Time

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Your little one is growing up fast. Building on the foundation set in Little Seeds, your toddler will engage in weekly activities that encourage language development, body awareness, sharing and social interacti......More

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Your little one is growing up fast. Building on the foundation set in Little Seeds, your toddler will engage in weekly activities that encourage language development, body awareness, sharing and social interactions, and following directions. For children aged 2, with a caregiver. Glen Ridge residents only. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. Only one adult may accompany a child. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Spanish Club (grades 5, 6 & 7)

Learn Spanish through language vocabulary and conversational language through games, plays, music and crafts. It's a great opportunity for students to enrich their Spanish knowledge. No prior knowledge of Spanish is needed just a genuine interest in learning and partic......More

Learn Spanish through language vocabulary and conversational language through games, plays, music and crafts. It's a great opportunity for students to enrich their Spanish knowledge. No prior knowledge of Spanish is needed just a genuine interest in learning and participating in lessons and activities. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.A snack will be served. If you do not want your child to have a snack, please let us know. Registration is required and limited to Glen Ridge residents.

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Play with Blocks

Build a tower of blocks and knock it down! Drop in for a fun time with our wonderful collection of wooden blocks.

Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Play with Blocks

Build a tower of blocks and knock it down! Drop in for a fun time with our wonderful collection of wooden blocks.

Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Puppet Show - Mouse and the Shoemaker

This puppet show is inspired by The Elves and the Shoemaker, with a modern adaptation. This show utilizes mini rod marionettes, and shadow puppetry. After the story the audience can ask questions and take a peek behind the stage.

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Little Seeds Story Time

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.We help you plant the seeds for lifelong learning. Designed for children aged 6 – 23 months, the Little Seeds storytime class consists of books, music, fingerplays, rhymes, and movement. Children and caregivers ......More

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.We help you plant the seeds for lifelong learning. Designed for children aged 6 – 23 months, the Little Seeds storytime class consists of books, music, fingerplays, rhymes, and movement. Children and caregivers participate in a curriculum that encourages vocabulary, social skills and confidence in movement. Storytimes are for Glen Ridge residents only. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. Only one adult may accompany a child. Thank you for your cooperation.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

French Club (grades 5 & 6)

Discover French language and culture through fun activities, food, games, music, and more! French Club is a great opportunity for students to enjoy exploring a new language in an informal setting. No prior knowledge of French is needed, just a genuine interest in learn......More

Discover French language and culture through fun activities, food, games, music, and more! French Club is a great opportunity for students to enjoy exploring a new language in an informal setting. No prior knowledge of French is needed, just a genuine interest in learning and participating in lessons and activities. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.A snack will be served. If you do not want your child to have a snack, please let us know. Registration is required and limited to Glen Ridge resdents.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Play Group

This drop-in play group encourages socialization among children up to 4 years old. The library will provide age appropriate toys and books to play with while here. Caregivers are required to stay with their children while participating in the group. No registration is r......More

This drop-in play group encourages socialization among children up to 4 years old. The library will provide age appropriate toys and books to play with while here. Caregivers are required to stay with their children while participating in the group. No registration is required. Open to everyone.

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Bookies Book Club

The Bookies are not affiliated with the Glen Ridge Public Library. This group is not accepting new members at this time.

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Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee

You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. In it, he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serv......More

You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. In it, he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an iconic vacationing spot for the wealthy–the “island paradise” Martha’s Vineyard.Growing up Aquinnah Wampanoag, Joseph Lee grappled with what it means to be an Indigenous person in the world today, especially as tribal land, culture, and community face new threats. Starting with the story of his own tribe, which is from the iconic Martha’s Vineyard, Lee tackles key questions around Indigenous identity and the stubborn legacy of colonialism.Lee weaves his own story—and that of his family—with conversations with Indigenous leaders, artists, and scholars from around the world about everything from culture and language to climate change and the politics of belonging. As he unpacks the meaning of Indigenous identity, Lee grants us a new understanding of our nation and what a better community might look like.Register now to join the author online as he delves into the true and vulnerable story, Nothing More of This Land. About the Author: Joseph Lee is an Aquinnah Wampanoag writer based in New York City. He has an MFA from Columbia University and teaches creative writing at Mercy University. His writing has been published in The Guardian, BuzzFeed, Vox, High Country News, and more. He was a Margins Fellow at the Asian American Writers Workshop and a Senior Indigenous Affairs Fellow at Grist.

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Branching Out Story Time

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.It’s time to explore the world! Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this “on my own” story time class. Science, art, math, and stories come together to encourage language and literacy ski......More

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.It’s time to explore the world! Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this “on my own” story time class. Science, art, math, and stories come together to encourage language and literacy skills, sharing and making friends, and learning many vital school readiness skills. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. The parent/caregiver must be present in the library during the class. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Floral Silhouette

Learn how to create an animal silhouette using colorful, pressed flowers!Teen & Adult Program | ages 12 | Registration Required

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LIBRARY CLOSED

The Library will be closed to the public for staff development.

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Play with Blocks

Build a tower of blocks and knock it down! Drop in for a fun time with our wonderful collection of wooden blocks.

Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

LEGO Time

We have the LEGOs. Bring your creativity!Duplos for younger children are also provided.

Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Outdoor Games - Inside!!

Our library's outdoor games have rested up from all the summer use. We'll dust them off and set them up to play in the children's room!Bring some friends to have some indoor fun!

Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library