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Fall '06 (available soon) |
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stortyime program, drop-ins, story & craft, world language intergenerational |
family fun nights yoga for kids halloween holiday break fun |
junior book circle mother-daughter dad & son |
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| All programs are for Ridgewood Library cardholders and require regisration unless indicated (*). To register, please call (201) 670-5600, ext. 110. |
storytime program REGISTRATION REQUIRED! |
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Baby & Me birth-18 mos siblings welcome |
Toddler Time 18 mos - 2 1/2 yrs no siblings please |
Tales for Tykes 2 1/2 - 4 yrs with or without parent/caregiver; no siblings please |
PreK/K Story & Craft 4 yrs & up |
Mon. 9:15 am |
Tues @ 9:30 or 10:30 am Wed @ 9:30 or 10:30 am |
Mon @ 10:15 am Tues @ 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm |
Mon @ 1:00 pm Tues @ 1:00 pm Wed @ 10:30 am |
getting to know |
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Arabic
Tues., Nov. 14 @ 3:45 pm |
Korean |
J' ♥ Francais 1st Thurs. @ 3:45 pm Oct. 5, Nov. 2 & Dec. 7 |
German Mon. @ 3:45 pm Oct. 23, Nov. 27, & Dec.18 |
Italian Fri., Oct. 6 @ 3:45 |
Spanish Thurs. @ 4:00 pm Oct. 19, Nov. 16 & Dec.14 |
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Halloween
Sat., Oct. 14 @ 2:00 pm, Tues., Oct. 24 or Mon., Oct. 30 @ 3:45 pm Reg. begins Sept. 25 |
Thanksgiving Sat., Nov. 11@ 2:00 pm, Mon., Nov. 20 or Tues., Nov. 21 @ 3:45 pm Reg. begins Oct. 23 |
Winter
Tues., Dec. 12@ 3:45 pm; Sat., Dec. 6 @ 2:00 pm or Tues., Dec. 19 @ 3:45 pm Reg. begins Nov. 27 |
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*drop-in storytimes Ages 4-7 *No registration 30-minute storytime with stories & songs |
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Morning Drop-in
Thurs. & Sat. @ 10:30 am |
Pajama Drop-in
Wed. @ 7:00 pm Please note: No drop-ins Dec. 20 & 27 |
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*reading pals Ages 2-7 *No registration necessary Let our middle & high school volunteers read to your little ones. |
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storytime with fireman john All ages Reg. begins Sept. 14 Fireman John returns during Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8-14) to share some stories and safety tips. |
Thurs., Oct. 12 @ 3:30 pm Reg. begins Sept. 14 |
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intergenerational storytime All ages Join our friends at Van Dyk Manor-- along with Madison the Therapy Dog-- for stories and refreshments |
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Goblins Galore Fri., Oct. 27 @ 10:30 am Come in costume! Reg. begins Oct. 16 |
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sponsored by the friends Family Fun Nights, Reading Marathon, Concerts, Summer Reading Club events and more! |
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Mother Goosebump's Halloween Teacher/ Dramatist Ann Coppola returns for another fun, Halloween romp! Come in costume. Reg.begins Oct. 16 |
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS
Ideal for PreK-Gr. 5 with amilies. Tickets available now in the Children's Center : $5 each/$4 Friends members (any 3 tickets : $12/$10 Friends) |
PARENTAL WISDOM SEMINARS |
Holiday Troubadour |
PROJECT IMAGINE: |
read to a dog Independent readers up to Gr. 5 Our furry friends, all certified therapy dogs, are returning this Fall to listen to more stories! |
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how to register ... Take a look at the calendar at the Children’s Service Desk to find open appointments. Dogs meet with one child at a time for 20 minutes. New dates & times are added regularly; red check denotes filled appointment. Make an appointment with a member of our staff. To accommodate all those who are interested in this program, each child may only make one appt. per 30 days. On the day of your appt., please arrive 10 mins. early and have your book(s) ready. |
| Nov. 13 - 19 is ... national children's book week | |
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BOOKMARK CONTEST Grades 1 - 5 Forms for the 32nd Annual Bookmark Contest will be sent home through the schools in Oct . and will also be available at the Library and online . Entries must be brought to the Library by Fri., Oct. 13 . Children may vote for the semifinalists Oct . 30-Nov. 4 |
BOOK BINGO Readers through Grade 5 Mon ., Nov. 1 3 @ 3:45 pm Reg. begins Nov. 1 |
let's play chess
Gr. 1-5 who already know how to play Reg. begins Sept. 14 and must be made in person with $5 reg. fee Reg. begins Nov. 3 for all who participated in Session 1, space permitting. |
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Fridays @ 3:30 pm Session 1: Sept. 29, Oct. 13 & 27 |
Fridays @ 3:30 pm Session 2: Nov. 17, Dec. 1 & 15 |
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reading with robin: 1st grade readingclub Grade 1 A fun enrichment program for independent and emerging readers to support them during this significant year of their education. Join in the fun as we explore all kinds of literature and books; no preparation/homework involved. Register now (Reg. for Session 2 will be open to Session 1 members on Nov. 6, space permitting. |
Wednesdays @ 3:30 pm Session 1: Sept. 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 Session 2: Nov. 15 , 22 & 29; Dec. 6 & 13 |
writing workshop: by teens for tweens Grade 4-5 RHS High Times Arts & Entertainment editors Sara & Laura will inspire you with their talent and enthusiasm in these three great workshops. Register now for all |
Poetry & the Arts Creative Writing Poetry & Culture |
| Register now for all - Books available at Circulation Desk 3 weeks before each meeting | ||
JUNIOR BOOK CIRCLE Gr. 2-3 3rd Thurs. @ 4:00 pm |
MOTHER-DAUGHTER Gr. 4-5 with Moms 3rd Thurs. @ 7:00 pm |
Dad & Son Gr. 4-5 with Dads 3rd Wed. @ 7:30 pm |
Oct. 19 : Odd Boy Out: Young Albert Einstein and Uncommon Traveler: Mary Kingsley in Africa by Don Brown
Nov. 16 : Akimbo and the Lions by Alexander McCall Smith Dec. 21 : The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo *Great book to read as a family! |
Nov. 20 : Ida B: And Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World by Katherine Hannigan Dec. 18 : book TBA |
Oct. 18: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster Nov. 15 : Beyond the Deepwoods by Paul Stewart Dec. 20: book TBA |