VAUXHALL BRANCH LIBRARY
Programs Spring/Summer 2008
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APRIL PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES

 

CHILDREN = BLUE;  TEENS = GREEN;  ADULT/FAMILY = RED

DATE

DAY

TIME

EVENT

April 2

Wednesday

6:00-7:30 p.m.

NJ ASK for 7th - 8th Grade Free Workshop for parents presented by SCORE Learning Center of Union. Light refreshments will be served.  PLEASE SIGN UP.

April 8

Tuesday

11:00 a.m.

Pre-K – Gr. 2 Stories and activity for children and their caregivers.

April 9

Wednesday

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Club Teen: Café Hilton Open Mic & Poetry Reading.  Refreshments.  Please sign up.

April 14

Monday

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Monday Night Movie: “No Reservations”.  Rated PG; 105 min.  Teens must have permission slip on file or bring one at time of movie.

April 19

Saturday

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Hilton Readers Book Club:  “The Known World” by Edward P. Jones.

Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

April 21

Monday

2:00-4:00 p.m.

Gr. Pre-K – Gr. 6 – Board games afternoon; bring your friends for lots of fun.

April 22

Tuesday

2:00 p.m.

“Science of Magic” presented by Super Science Circus for children of all ages.  PLEASE SIGN UP.

April 23

Wednesday

2:00 p.m.

Learn to draw Anime cartoons with professional artist Doug Baron.  Class is for children in grades 5 – 12.  PLEASE SIGN UP.

April 23

Wednesday

6:00-8:00 p.m.

CLUB TEEN:  Movie Night - TBA

April 24

Thursday

2:00- 3:35 p.m.

Spring Break Movie Afternoon:  “Nancy Drew” – rated PG; 95 min.

April 26

Saturday

12:00-2:00 p.m.

“Etiquette for Young Ladies” (Gr. 5-12) presented by JOY (Jenkins Outreach for Youth).  PLEASE SIGN UP.

April 28

Monday

6:00-8:00 p.m.

“Love is Not For Sissies:  stories for grown-ups who have lived and loved” presented by Storyteller Carol Titus and members of the New Jersey Storytellers Guild.  Light refreshments will be served.  PLEASE SIGN UP.

April 30

Wednesday

6:30– 8:00 p.m.

SCORE Free Small Business Workshop “How to Run a Home-based Business”.  Light refreshments.  PLEASE SIGN UP.

 

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MAY PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES

 

CHILDREN = BLUE; TEENS = GREEN;  ADULTS/FAMILY = RED

 

DATE

DAY

TIME

PROGRAM

May 6

Tuesday

11:00 a.m.

Pre-K – Gr. 1 Mother’s Day stories; make a present for Mom for children and their caregivers.  PLEASE SIGN UP.

May 7

Wednesday

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Club Teen:  Make a Mother’s Day gift evening.  PLEASE SIGN UP.

May 8

Thursday

3:15 – 4:15 p.m.

Gr. 2 – 6 Mother’s Day Gift activity.  PLEASE SIGN UP TO ENSURE ENOUGH SUPPLIES.

May 12

Monday

6:00 p.m.

Monday Night Movies:  “The Kite Runner” Rated PG-13; 122 min.  Teens must bring permission slip or have one on file.

May 14

Wednesday

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

“Flowers for Kids” program with Adrienne’s Flower Garden for children in grades 2 – 6.  SIGN UP REQUIRED TO ENSURE ENOUGH FRESH FLOWERS FOR ALL CHILDREN.

May 17

Saturday

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Hilton Readers Book Club:  “Dancing on the Edge of the Roof” by Sheila Williams.  Light refreshments.  All are welcome.

May 20

Tuesday

11:00 am–12:00 pm

Pre-K – Gr. 1 Stories and activity for children and their caregivers.

May 21

Wednesday

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Club Teen Movie Night:  TBA

May 22

Thursday

3:15 – 5:00 p.m.

After School Movie:  “Enchanted”.  Rated PG; 107 min.

May 28

Wednesday

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

SCORE Free Small Business Workshop:  “Business Plans: why they’re important and how to write them” Light refreshments.  PLEASE SIGN UP.

May 31

Saturday

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

BICENTENNIAL FAMILY PROGRAM:  “Vauxhall:  A Journey Through Time and Place” a presentation with maps and photos by the Vauxhall History Committee, followed by a reception with light refreshments.  PLEASE CALL AND RESERVE YOUR SEAT.

 

 

 

 

 

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“CATCH THE READING BUG” SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

JUNE 2008

 

BLUE = CHILDRENS;   RED = ADULT and/or FAMILY;  GREEN = TEENS (Gr.6-12)

 

DATE

DAY

TIME

PROGRAM/ACTIVITY

June 9

Monday

6:00-7:45 pm

CLUB TEEN: (Gr. 9–12) Have a job? Going to college? Personal Finance Basics presented by Commerce Bank – Part I.  PLEASE SIGN UP

June 10

Tuesday

11-11:45 a.m.

PreK – Gr. 2 Father’s Day Program.

 

June 11

Wednesday

6:00-7:45 p.m.

CLUB TEEN: (Gr. 9-12) Have a job? Going to college?  Personal Finance Basics presented by Commerce Bank – Part II.  PLEASE SIGN UP.

June 12

Thursday

3:15-4:15 p.m.

Grades 3 – 6 Father’s Day Craft w/ Ms. Roberta.  PLEASE SIGN UP.

June 14

Saturday

TBA

CLUB TEEN:  A Gift for Dad.

June 16

Monday

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Monday Night Movies @ the Library.  Teens must bring signed parental permission slip or have it on file; children must be accompanied by an adult.

June 18

Wednesday

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Acting Workshop w/ Dave from Stagestruck Performing Arts Center.   (Grade 4 – 8)  PLEASE SIGN UP.

June 19

Thursday

2:00 p.m.

School’s Out Movie

June 21 ??

Saturday

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Hilton Reader’s Book Discussion Group.

June 23

Monday

7:00 p.m.

Summertime Bedtime Stories for children of all ages.

June 24

Tuesday

11:00-12:00 p.m.

PreK – Gr. 2 Butterfly Program/Activity.  PLEASE SIGN UP

June 25

Wednesday

11:00-2:00 p.m.

Gr. 3 – 6 Butterfly Craft Drop-In craft (while supplies last).

June 25

Wednesday

6:00-8:00 p.m.

CLUB TEEN:  Movie Night. (Gr. 6-12) Teens must bring signed parental permission slip or have it on file.

June 26

Thursday

2:00-3:00 p.m.

“Catch the Reading Bug” stories and songs w/ Storyteller Carol Titus.  PLEASE SIGN UP.

June 27

Friday

11:00-12:00 a.m.

Bingo for children of all ages.

June 30

Monday

7:00 p.m.

Summertime Bedtime stories for children of all ages

 

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“CATCH THE READING BUG” SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

JULY 2008

 

BLUE = CHILDRENSRED = ADULT and/or FAMILY;  GREEN = TEENS

DATE

DAY

TIME

PROGRAM/ACTIVITY

July 1

Tuesday

2:00-3:00 p.m.

Bicentennial Children’s Celebration for children of all ages:  “Mr. Fish’s Super Circus”. SEATING IS LIMITED PLEASE SIGN UP.

July 2

Wednesday

2:00 p.m.

Bicentennial Children’s Celebration: Patriotic Carnival w/ games and activities for children of all ages PLEASE SIGN UP.

July 3

Thursday

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Bicentennial Children’s Celebration: 4th of July Drop-In Crafts for children of all ages (while supplies last)

July 4

Friday

 

Vauxhall Library and Union Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

July 7

Monday

7:00 p.m.

Summertime Bedtime Stories for children of all ages.

July 8

Tuesday

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

PreK-Gr. 2 Ladybug stories and activities.  PLEASE SIGN UP.

July 9

Wednesday

2:00-3:00 p.m.

CLUB TEEN: (Gr. 6-12)  Fashion Art & Costume Design w/ Artist Martha from Stagestruck Performing Arts Center.  Supplies provided. PLEASE SIGN UP.

July 10

Thursday

2:00 -3:00 p.m.

“Anasi: Spiderman of Africa” presented by Crabgrass Puppets for children of all ages.  SPACE IS LIMITED – PLEASE SIGN UP.

July 11

Friday

11:00-11:45 a.m.

Reader’s Theater: “The Old Cricket”

Rehearsal

July 14

Monday

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Monday Night Movies @ the Library Teens must bring signed parental permission slip or have it on file; children must be accompanied by an adult..

July 15

Tuesday

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sand Art Drop-In Craft for children of all ages (while supplies last)

July 16

Wednesday

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m..

“Summer’s Treasures” Drop-In craft for children of all ages (while supplies last)

July 17

Thursday

2:00 p.m.

“Cool Movie Afternoon”

July 18

Friday

11:00-11:45 a.m.

Reader’s Theater: “The Old Cricket”

Rehearsal

July 21

Monday

7:00 p.m.

Summertime Bedtime Stories for children of all ages.

July 22

Tuesday

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

PreK – Gr. 2 “There was an old lady..” program/activity.  PLEASE SIGN UP.

July 23

Wednesday

6:00 p.m.

CLUB TEEN:  Movie Night. (Gr. 6-12) Teens must bring signed parental permission slip or have it on file.

July 24

Thursday

2:00 p.m.

“Bugs @ Blackwater” by Piccirillo Sciencetelling for children of all ages.  SPACE IS LIMITED – PLEASE SIGN UP.

July 25

Friday

11:00-11:45 a.m.

Reader’s Theater: “The Old Cricket”

Rehearsal

July 28

Monday

7:00 p.m.

Summertime Bedtime Stories for children of all ages.

July 29

Tuesday

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

“Don’t Bug Me” Drop-In craft for children of all ages (while supplies last)

July 30

Wednesday

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

“Magic Art” Drop-in craft for children of all ages (while supplies last)

July 31

Thursday

2:00 p.m.

“Cool Movie Afternoon”

 

VAUXHALL BRANCH LIBRARY

“CATCH THE READING BUG” SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

AUGUST 2008

 

          BLUE = CHILDRENS;  RED = ADULT and/or FAMILY;  GREEN = TEENS

 

DATE DAY TIME PROGRAM/ACTIVITY
August 1 Friday 11:00-11:45 a.m.

Reader’s Theater: “The Old Cricket”

Rehearsal

 

August 4 Monday 7:00 p.m. Summertime Bedtime Stories for children of all ages.
August 5 Tuesday 2:00-3:00 p.m. “Gooen’s Balloowins” with Allynn Gooen for children of all ages.  SPACE IS LIMITED – PLEASE SIGN UP.
August 6 Wednesday 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. “T-shirt” decorating for children of all ages.  BRING YOUR OWN T-SHIRT.
August 7 Thursday 2:00-4:00 p.m. “Puzzle time” for children of all ages.
August 8 Friday 2:00 p.m. “The Old Cricket” Readers Theater Performance.  All are welcome.
August 11 Monday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday Night Movies @ the Library Teens must bring signed parental permission slip or have it on file; children must be accompanied by an adult.
August 12 Tuesday 11:00 a.m. PreK-Gr. 2 “Hungry Caterpillar” Program.  PLEASE SIGN UP.
August 13 Wednesday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. “Bouncing Bug” Drop-in craft for children of all ages (while supplies last)
August 14 Thursday 2:00-4:00 p.m. Board Game Afternoon – don’t be bored; bring a friend!
August 15 Friday   LAST DAY TO RECORD YOUR READING MINUTES.