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April Children’s Programs 2024

Please remember to only register each child individually.  Also, please cancel your child/children’s registration if they can no longer attend as there may be a waiting list.  If you do not cancel your registration and you do not show up for the program, your child/children will automatically be placed on the waiting list for the […]

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March Children’s Programs 2024

Children’s March 2024 Monthly Calendar ***Please remember to cancel if you can no longer attend the program*** A new policy as been created stating that if your child/children’s registration was not cancelled and they were a “No Show”, then your child/children will not be able to register for the program next time and will be […]

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February Children’s Programs 2024

***Please remember to cancel your child/children’s registration if they can no longer attend the program as there is usally a waiting list.*** Children’s February 2024 Programs A new policy as been created stating that if your child/children’s registration was not cancelled and they were a “No Show”, then your child/children will not be able to […]

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December Children’s Programs 2023

**Please remember to register each child individually and FOR ONLY ONE TIME SLOT.  If you register one child and add multiple ages, that is considered one spot and only one of your children will be able to participate in the program.   Don’t forget to cancel your registration if your child/children can no longer attend […]

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November Children’s Programs 2023

  **Please remember to register each child individually and FOR ONLY ONE TIME SLOT.  If you register one child and add multiple ages, that is considered one spot and only one of your children will be able to participate in the program.   Don’t forget to cancel your registration if your child/children can no longer […]

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October Children’s Programs 2023

Children’s October 2023 Calendar Updated **Please remember to register each child individually and FOR ONLY ONE TIME SLOT.  If you register one child and add multiple ages, that is considered one spot and only one of your children will be able to participate in the program.   Don’t forget to cancel your registration if your […]

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September Children’s Programs 2023

September 2023 Monthly Calendar (1) **Please remember to register each child individually and FOR ONLY ONE TIME SLOT.  If you register one child and add multiple ages, that is considered one spot and only one of your children will be able to participate in the program.   Don’t forget to cancel your registration if your […]

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SUMMER August Children’s Programs 2023

  Children Summer August 2023 Monthly Calendar   **Please remember to register each child individually. If you register one child and add multiple ages, that is considered one spot and only one of your children will be able to participate.   Don’t forget to cancel your registration if your child/children can no longer attend a program […]

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SUMMER July Children’s Programs 2023

**Please remember to register each child individually. If you register one child and add multiple ages, that is considered one spot and only one of your children will be able to participate.   Don’t forget to cancel your registration if your child/children can no longer attend a program as there is a waiting list**   […]

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SUMMER June Children’s Programs 2023

To register for the Tie-Dying, click here. To register for the Outdoor Fun Activities, click here. To register for 11:30AM click here or 6PM click here. To register for 6/22 at 11:30AM, click here. To register for 6/29 at 11:30AM, click here. To register for 11:30AM click here or for 4:30PM click here. To register, […]

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June Children’s Programs 2023

To register, click here. To register for 6/8 at 11:30AM, click here or for 1:30PM click here. To register for 6/15 at 11:30AM, click here or for 1:30PM click here. To register for 6/13 at 11:30AM click here or for 1:30PM click here. To register for 6/20 at 11:30AM click here or for 1:30PM click […]

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May Children’s Programs 2023

  For the Month of May. No Registration is required. For the month of May. No registration required. To register for May 2nd at 11:30AM click here and for 1:30PM click here. To register for May 9th at 11:30AM click here and for 1:30PM click here. To register for May 16th at 11:30AM click here […]

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April Children’s Programs 2023

To register click here. To register click here. To register for 4/4 at 11:30AM click here and for 1:30PM click here. To register for 4/11 at 11:30AM click here and for 1:30PM click here. To register for 4/18 at 11:30AM click here and for 1:30PM click here. To register for 4/25 at 11:30AM click here […]

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March Children’s Programs 2023

    To register, click here! To register for 3/7 at 11:30AM click here, for 1:30PM click here. To register for 3/14 at 11:30AM click here, for 1:30PM click here. To register for 3/21 at 11:30AM click here, for 1:30PM click here. To register for 3/28 at 11:30AM click here, for 1:30PM click here. To register, […]

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February Children’s Programs 2023

To register for 2/7 at 11:30AM click here and for 1:30PM click here. To register for 2/14 at 11:30AM click here and for 1:30PM click here. To register for 2/21 at 11:30AM click here and for 1:30PM click here. To register for 2/28 at 11:30AM click here and for 1:30PM click here. To register click […]

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January Children’s Programs

Children (ages 1-12)  can stop by the library and grab a Gingerbread Snow Globe Craft. Each bag contains a snow globe, glitter and glycerin.  All you need is to just add water.  Bags are first come first serve basis.  While supplies last. Tuesday, January 17th at 6PM. No registration required.

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End of the Year Activities:

No registration required.  Click here for more information.   Click here to reserve your bag.   Click here to reserve your bag.   No registration required.  Click here for more information.

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November 2022 Programs

To register for November 1st at 11:30AM click here or 1:30PM click here. To register for November 8th at 11:30AM click here or 1:30PM click here. To register for November 15th at 11:30AM click here or 1:30PM click here. To register for November 22nd at 11:30AM click here or 1:30PM click here. To register for […]

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October Program’s 2022

To register for 10/4/22 at 11:30AM click here or the 1:30PM click here. To register for 10/11/22 at 11:30AM click here or the 1:30PM click here. To register for 10/18/22 at 11:30AM click here or the 1:30PM click here. To register for 10/25/22 at 11:30AM click here or the 1:30PM click here. To register for […]

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September 2022 Program’s

To register for September 13th at 11:30 AM click here or 1:30PM here. To register for September 20th at 11:30 AM click here or 1:30 PM here. To register for September 27th at 11:30 AM click here or 1:30 PM here. To register for September 7th at 11:30 AM click here. To register for September […]

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July 2022 Summer Programs

Click here to register for 7/6 at 11:30AM or here for 1:30PM. Click here to register for 7/13 at 11:30AM or here for 1:30PM. Click here to register for  7/20 at 11:30AM or here for 1:30PM. Click here to register for 7/7 at 11:30AM or here for 1:30PM. No Registration required. Click here to register […]

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June 2022 Programs

Click here to register! Click here to register for 6/7 at 11:30AM or here for 1:30PM. Click here for 6/14 at 11:30AM or here for 1:30PM. Click here to register. Click here to register. Click here to register. No registration required. Click here to register. Click here to register. Click here to register. No registration […]

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May Programs

Click here to register for 5/3 at 11:30AM or click here for 5/3 at 1:30PM. Click here to register for 5/10 at 11:30AM or click here to register for 5/10 at 1:30PM. Click here to register. Click here to register Click here to register Click here to register No registration is required. Click here to […]

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Read to a Therapy Dog

Tuesday, March 15th at 6pm.

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Have You Seen Lucky?

This program will run for the whole month of March. Let a staff member know you spotted Lucky and earn a small prize.

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I Spy, I Spy-What Can You Spy?

This program will run for the month of March.

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ABC Storytime

ABC Storytime is all about the Alphabet, Books and Crafts! We will share stories focusing on one letter of the alphabet. We’ll start with A and work our way through. We’ll sing songs and do a craft too! Registration is required. Please register at monroetpl.org under Events.

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Week of Dr. Seuss

Celebrate Read Across America Week and stop by the library to participate in our Week of Dr. Seuss. Earn a small prize each day you participate.

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Find the Dr. Seuss Hats

Find the Dr. Seuss hats that are hidden throughout the library and win a small prize. This program will only run through the week of 2/28-3/5.

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“Wacky Wednesday” Storytime

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Read to a Therapy Dog

Tuesday, February 15th at 6pm.

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This is Gus and R-E-S-P-E-C-T Storytime

  Happy Black History Month! Today we are reading This is Gus by Chris Chatterton and R-E-S-P-E-C-T Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul by Carole Boston Weatherford. Posted by The Free Public Library of Monroe Township on Wednesday, February 2, 2022

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Happy Wednesday!

  Happy Wednesday!!! Today we are going to read Snowballs by Louis Ehlert and One Cool Friend by Toni Buzzeo. Don’t forget that we are doing curbside! Also, today is National Shelfie Day so make sure to tag us and post pictures of you and your kids in front of your book cases or stop […]

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Find the Valentine’s Ducks!

10 rubber ducks are hidden throughout the library. See if you can find them all! Stop at the Information Desk for a small prize.

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Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Grab a Scavenger Hunt sheet and fill out the answers to win a prize.

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Random Act of Kindness Day is February 17th!

Put a post-it on our white board telling us about a Random Act of Kindness you did for the month and win a small prize.

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Mini-Pumpkin Painting

The Monroe Library invites you to come paint a tiny baby pumpkin. Join new friends in painting your own baby pumpkin to take home for the holiday! Or place it somewhere to brighten someone’s day. 11am ages 1-5; 4pm ages 6-12; 6pm ages 12-18. Register online at monroetpl.org under Events.

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Halloween Stay Parade

Bring your kiddies in their costumes to the library for a Halloween Stay Parade. Library staff will walk around while the kiddies stand at the designated markers (following the 6ft rule) and deliver the goodies. This event will be outside (weather permitting). If by chance it does rain, parents/caregivers can drive up to the library […]

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Creativity Club

We provide the supplies, the Tweens (8-12) provide the creativity! Each month will be a different art or craft creation for the Tweens to make and take home. Tweens may paint a picture one month and then make slime the next month. It’s all about being creative! Register at monroetpl.org under Events.

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Kid’s Dance Party

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Bookhead’s Book Club

Bookheads Book Club September 11th, October 9th, November 6th, December 4th Saturdays 1 pm ages 9-12. Love books? Then this is the group for you! Join us for some fun discussions about books, make a craft and of course there will be snacks. Register at monroetpl.org under Events.

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Kids’ Book Club

The kids will talk about books they like to read, books they are currently reading, make a craft and of course there will be snacks. The first book the Kids’ Book Club is going to read will be Ranger in Time: Rescue on the Oregon Trail by Kate Messner.

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Once Upon a Saturday

Once Upon a Saturday Saturday, September 25th at 11:30am This is a special Storytime for families that can’t make it to our week day story times. You’ll get the best of the best! Our favorite stories and songs from the month in one family friendly story time! Registration is required. Please register online at monroetpl.org […]

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Read to a Therapy Dog

Stop by the library in the Children’s Section and read to Casey, one of our therapy dogs. Open to children of all ages. No registration required at this time. Please email khauserman@monroetpl.org if you have any questions.

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Movers & Shakers

Movers and Shakers September 16th through December 16th Thursdays 11:15 am ages 1-3 & 12:15 pm ages 3-5 Our Movers & Shakers Story Time is a fun mix of stories, shakers, and singing with scarves and we end the program with everyone’s favorite-the parachute! Registration is required for each story time. Please register online at […]

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Little Caterpillar’s Storytime

Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time immediately follow the program. Bring a blanket or a towel as some of the activities require the babies to lay on the ground. If you have any questions please email Katrina at khauserman@monroetpl.org. Registration is required. […]

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ABC Storytime

Wednesdays 11:30 ages 18 months-3 years & Wednesdays 1:30 ages 3-5 ABC Storytime is all about the Alphabet, Books and Crafts! Every week we will share stories focusing on one letter of the alphabet. We’ll start with A and work our way through. We’ll sing songs and do a craft every week too! Registration is […]

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July Activity Bags

July activity bags are available for Children and Tweens. Stop in or call 856-629-1212 ext. 211 to reserve one today. While supplies last.

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Summer Story Time

Each Wednesday (except July 21st and August 4th) we will read some stories, sing some songs and do a craft! Make sure you dress for mess! Story time will be outside (weather permitting). Social distancing is required. Registration is required. Go to our website at monroetpl.org and register under Events.

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Summer Reading

Summer Reading has officially begun!! Register online at http://monroetpl.readsquared.com/ and stop in to pick up your Welcome Bag for our Pre-K and Children’s Tails & Tales Summer Reading! Contact Katrina at khauserman@monroetpl.org if you have any questions. **While supplies last**

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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Today is Dr. Seuss’s Birthday! We are going to read together two of my favorite Dr. Seuss books, The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham. Posted by The Free Public Library of Monroe Township on Tuesday, March 2, 2021

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today we are going to read together The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School by Laura Murray and There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Clover by Lucille Colandro. Posted by The Free Public Library of Monroe Township on Wednesday, March 17, 2021

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Happy Pig Day!

Happy Pig Day! Today is Happy Pig Day! We are going to read together two books where the main characters are pigs. The first book we are going to read together is How Tickles saved Pickles by Maddie Johnson and Happy Pig Day! by Mo Willems. Posted by Children’s Department at The Free Public Library […]

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Read a Fairy Tale Day!

Read a Fairy Tale Day. Good Morning! Today we are going together The Three Little Pigs by Bernadette Watts and The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka. Posted by The Free Public Library of Monroe Township on Tuesday, February 23, 2021

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day! Good morning and Happy Valentine’s Day! Today we are going to read We Love You, Mr. Panda by Steve Antony and Foxy in Love by Emma Dodd. Posted by The Free Public Library of Monroe Township on Tuesday, February 16, 2021

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Happy Chinese New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year! Today we are going to read two books that talk about the Chinese New Year. The first book we are going to read is called Maisy’s Chinese New Year by Lucy Cousins. The second book we are going to read together is called How To Catch a Dragon by Adam Wallace. […]

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Happy National Umbrella Day!

Happy National Umbrella Day! Today we are going to reading two books that talk about umbrella’s. The first book is called The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates. The second book is called The Thingamabob by IL Sung Na. Posted by The Free Public Library of Monroe Township on Tuesday, February 9, 2021

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Library Memorial Display

  As many of you know, our beloved Nicole passed away this past September. We are looking to celebrate her life by asking the public to share any pictures or memories they may have of Ms. Nicole so that we may display them in the library. No names will be attached to the display, but […]

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Happy Moldy Cheese Day!

Happy Moldy Cheese Day! To celebrate this day, here is the story The Stinky Cheese Man by John Scieszka.   Happy Moldy Cheese Day! To celebrate this day, here is the story The Stinky Cheese Man by John Scieszka. Posted by Children’s Department at The Free Public Library of Monroe Township. on Friday, October 9, […]

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Williamstown Middle School Summer Reading List

Click here to access the WMS and WHS Summer Reading Lists   Use the links below to checkout or place a hold on a library ebook or eaudiobook (some of these items have been purchased specifically for Monroe Library cardholders, please be sure to login with your library card number before trying to checkout the […]

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New Look to the Story Room

This page is for the children, parents, and families of The Free Public Library of Monroe Township.

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