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Music To Move By: (Ages birth to 3) July 10, 10-10:45am OR 11-11:45am August
13, 10-10:45am OR 11-11:45. Please register for only one session per day.
Kids Chess Club: (Recommended for ages 5 and up) Check website for date/
time.
Mad Science - Digging for Dinos: (Ages 3-5) July 11, 2-3pm.
Mad Science - Dry Ice Capades: (Ages 6-12) July 11, 4-5 pm. Learn about states
of matter.
Book Buddies: (Ages 3-8) No registration required - stop in anytime between the
times listed. Teen volunteers meet with early and pre-readers to share a story. July
12, 19, 26, August 2, 1pm OR July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10am.
Dig Into Silly Songs with Kurt Gallagher: (Ages 2 and up) July 16, 10am.
Creature Comfort - Let’s Read!: (All ages) July 17, 4pm, August 7, 7pm. Share a
book with a dog for 5 minutes. Dogs are registered pet therapy dogs.
Philadelphia Zoo on Wheels - Who’s Who at the Zoo?: (Ages 4 and up) July 18,
4 pm.
Wompy’s World of Musical Play: (Ages 6 months-4 with caregiver) Please regis-
ter for only one session. July 23, 10am OR 11:15am. Interactive music/theater
class.
Sciencetellers - The Bugs of Blackwood: (Ages 5 and up) July 23, 7pm.
Storyteller Kathryn Weidener: (Ages 4 and up) July 25, 4pm. Hear tales about the
seashore!
Calling All Ninjas!: (Ages 5-9) July 30, 2pm. Local author Corey Schwartz reads
her latest book, The Three Ninja Pigs. Learn some cool ninja moves with martial
arts instructor, Master Park of Sky Tae Kwon Do, Basking Ridge. A “Release and
Waiver” form must be signed prior to attending this program. When you register
online, click on the link to obtain the form.
Warren’s Own American Idol: (Ages 8 and up) July 30, 6pm. Registration required
for singers only.
A Day With Youth Stages! Interactive workshops to bring out the little actor or
actress in you! Mother Goose Rhymes (Ages Birth-3) July 31, 2:30pm. Muncha!
Muncha! Muncha! (Ages 4-6) July 31, 3pm. How to Eat Fried Worms (Ages 7-10)
July 31, 4pm.
The Butterfly Guy: (Ages 5 and up) August 1, 4pm. Join Rick Mikula for program
about butterflies.
Drop-In Crafts: (Ages 3 and up) No registration required -stop in anytime
between the times listed.
Carrot Tops - June 28, 1pm OR June 29, 10am.
Mummy Bookmark - July 12, 1pm OR July 13, 10am.
Clam Digger Characters - July 19, 1pm OR July 20, 10am.
Egyptian Cartouche Necklace - July 26, 1pm OR July 27, 10am.
Root Children - August 2, 1pm OR August 3, 10am.
Construction Zone - August 9, 1pm OR August 10, 10am.
Creation Station - August 16, 1pm OR August 17, 10am.
Summer Game Days: (All ages) No registration required - stop in anytime dur-
ing library hours. July 1, July 6, August 19, August 31.
TEEN PROGRAMS:
Teen Summer Reading Club: (Teens entering grades 6-12) Beginning June 17.
The more you read-the more chances to win!
Cyber-Safety for Teens: June 6, 6pm.
Teen Volunteer Night: June 10, 7pm. Earn community service hours by volun-
teering in the library.
Teen Advisory Board: June 11, 7pm. Community service hours will be awarded
for attendance.
Giant Hamster Ball Relay Races!: July 9, 7pm (Raindate: July 16, 7pm). Have a
blast rolling around outside in these giant inflatable balls.
How to Talk to a Robot: July 22, 6pm. Discover how to make robots understand
what you mean (using Visual Basic programming language)
Whose Library Is It Anyway? July 29 6:30pm. Fun with Improv games.
Warren’s Own American Idol: July 30 6pm. Register required for singers only.
Garbage Drama: (Grades 6-8) July 31 6pm. Using recycled items create original
scenes.
Fascinating Fossils & Geology of New Jersey: August 8, 7pm.
Wii U Afternoons: Check Warren Library’s online teen program calendar for dates/
times.
Summer Cinema Café: Check Warren Library’s online teen program calendar for
featured movie titles & dates.
Ice Cream Party: August 27, 3pm. Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club.
Cookie Review Days: Write a short review, and we’ll give you a cookie.
Trivia Contest: Stop by the Young Adult section, answer weekly trivia question.
ADULT PROGRAMS: Call 908-754-5554 ext. 64 for more information about Adult
Programs.
Commemorative Air Force’s FIFI: June 1, 2pm.
Emergency Preparedness: Monday June 3, 7pm.
Movie Discussion Series: June 6, 11:30am. Witness for the Prosecution with
Marlene Dietrich and Tyrone Power. Bring your lunch or snack. Registration
encouraged.
Cyber-safety - What concerned adults need to know: June 6, 7pm.
*New* Chess Club: Every Friday, 10am. Bring your chess set and tell your friends!
No registration is required.
The John Ford Stock Company: June 8, 2pm.
Bridge in the Afternoon: June 10, 24, July 8, 22, August 5, 19, 1pm. Knowledge
of bridge preferable. No registration required.
Mah Jongg Players’ Afternoons: June 11, 25, July 9, 23, August 6, 20, 1pm. New
players always welcome; knowledge of Mah Jongg preferable. No registration
required.
Evening Book Club: June 11, July 16, August 21, 7:15pm. For more information,
please call Reference Desk at 908-754-5554 ext 32. New members always wel-
come. No registration required.
Technology Tuesday: June 18, 1:30pm. Question about eBooks or downloading
digital materials? Bring your device and your questions to these informal sessions
lead by our librarians. Registration encouraged but not required.
Have Blog, Want Readers?: June 18, 7pm. British author and blogger, Jon Gibbs,
takes you through the who; why; what; where; when and how of blogging.
Afternoon Book Club: June 20, July 11, August 15, 1:30pm. For information, call
Reference Desk at 908-754-5554 ext 32. New members always welcome. No reg-
istration required.
Postage Stamps & American History: June 25, 7pm with Peter Cerrato, Charles
Stamp Shop, Edison.
Murder, Mystery & the FBI with author Andrea Kane: June 27, 7pm.
Black Bears in NJ: July 11, 7pm. Learn simple steps to lessen the chance of hav-
ing bears frequent residential neighborhoods
First Ladies according to Martha Washington!: July 13, 2pm. Performance by
actress, singer and playwriter Maggie Worsdale.
The Comedy of Sid Caesar: July 17, 7pm. Presented by Bill Levy.
Beneath the Garden State - Exploring Aquatic New Jersey: July 20, 2pm.
Great Gardens of NJ: July 23, 7pm. With Lesley Parness, Superintendent of Hor-
ticultural Education, Morris County Park Commission.
Here comes the Sun! Learn about the Solar System: July 25, 7pm. With John
Andrews, NJ Astronomical Association.
NJ Palisades: August 8, 7pm. Join author and photographer Kevin Woyce for a
colorful tour of one of New Jersey's most impressive landmarks.
Invasive Species: August 13, 7pm.
WATCHUNG PUBLIC LIBRARY
12 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ Phone 908-561-0117.
Hours Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday 10am-
4:30pm, Saturday 10am-4:00pm. Registration required for
ALL programs. All programs free. Register, in-person, by
telephone or online at www.somerset.lib.nj.us, then go to
PROGRAMS for Watchung. NOTE: Program information
subject to change; check online for updated programs
and additions and for holiday and special closings.
Registration for summer reading clubs opens June 17 at the library. Registration for
July programs opens June 19. Registration for August programs opens July 17.
Register in-person, by phone (908-561-0117), or online at www.somerset. lib.nj.us.
To register online, click on EVENTS/PROGRAMS and go to WATCHUNG and CAL-
ENDAR OF EVENTS. By including your email address when registering, you will
receive a reminder about the program.
Summer Reading Clubs Open Monday, June 17! This summer’s earthy themes:
Children - Dig into Reading, Teens - Beneath the Surface, Adults - Ground-
breaking Reads.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS:
Music to Move by With Ann Wild: (Birth-Age 4 with Caregiver) June 5, 12, 10am
OR 11am. IMPORTANT: There is a session at 10am followed by a REPEAT of that
session at 11am. You must choose ONE time for all dates.
Music Is Magic! Music for Special Needs Kids: (Birth-5 years with Caregiver)
Thursdays, June 13, 4:30pm.
Dig into Silly Songs with Mr. Kurt Gallagher: (2 years and Up) July 30, 11am.
Much More Fun for Munchkins Storytime: (2-1/2 years-3 with Caregiver) June 25,
10:30am, July 16, August 27, 11:30am.
Stories for Twos with Elaine: (Ages 24 to 35 Months with Caregiver - Child MUST
BE 24 MONTHS old when program begins) June 7, July 22, August 19, 10:30am.
Family Night with Elephant and Piggie: (3-5 years) August 8, 6:30pm.
Philadelphia Zoo presents Beneath Our Feet: (4 years and up) June 26, 11am.
Reading! Can You Dig It? (4 years and up) July 23, 11am.
Miss June’s Room: (4-6 years) June 6, 4pm, July 11, August 1, 11am.
Yucky Worms! (4-6 years) August 6, 10am. Creative drama - learn some scientific
facts about planting and gardening activities as well as about worms, moles, and
birds.
Bubble Worms: (All Ages) August 13, 5:30pm-7pm (Rain date August 19). Out-
door Fun: drop in program using recycled bottles, socks, and dish detergent to
create sock bubble worms.
Days of Knights: (Kindergarten-Grade 5) July 1, 11am.Join Sir Kenneth and his
squire as they re-enact a classic medieval fairytale!
They Came from Beneath the Earth: (5 years and up) July 8, 11am.Presented by:
Bill Boesenberg, Herpetologist, SNAKES-N-SCALES AND TURTLE TALES.J
Dinosaurs! (Grades K to 3) July 10, 11am. Presented by: The Morris Museum.
Examine fossils and models.
Leisa’s Lollipop Hour: (5-8 years) June 12, 4:15pm, July 10, August 14, 10am.
Gardens Galore! (6-9 years) July 17, 1:30pm. Create a beautiful garden scene
with cut paper flowers, blue sky, green grass and sparkly water drops!
Earthworks: (6-12 years) July 31, 11am. Presented by: Mad Science.
Flip-Flop & Visor Fashion Drop-In: (For Students Entering Grades 1-12) June 25,
5pm. Bring your flip-flops and we’ll provide a visor. Decorative materials provided.
Scentsational Herbs! (7-9 years) July 9, 11am.
Diary of a Worm: (7-9 years) August 6, 11am. Creative drama.
Fizzing Rocks: (7-10 years) July 22, 7pm. Discover the science behind magic
treasure rocks!
Rock & Roll - The Dirt on Soil! (Grades 1-4) July 24, 11am. Discover the world
down under your feet!
Dog Behavior and Training Basics - and Ask the Trainer! (8 years and up -
including Adults) July 15, 11am.
Dig into Reading Classic - The Secret Garden: (Children-Adults - Children under
12 years must be accompanied by an adult) August 21, 1:30pm.
Cookie Review Days! (To All who would like to write a review) June 21-August 30,
10am-4:30pm.
Crazy Game Show Mash-up: (Grades 5-12) August 7, 7pm.
Teen Readers Roundtable: (Grades 5 to 12) July 9, 23, Aug 6, 20, 7pm.
TEEN PROGRAMS:
Creating Friendship Bracelets: (Grades 6-12) All materials included. June 5,
3:30pm.
Teen Action Group (TAG) Meeting: (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, June 12, 7:30pm.
Last meeting until September. Registration not required-registering with email
address will get you a reminder email. For more teen information, “Like” ‘Watchung
Library Teen Center’ on Facebook!
Beads Become Bracelets: (Grades 6-12) July 25, 7pm.
Project Runway - Apocalypse Style: (Grades 6-12) July 31, 7pm.
Beneath the Surface Movie Night: (Grades 6-12) August 28, 6pm. Some PG13
rated movies; program recommended for students age 13 and up.
ADULT PROGRAMS:
Introduction to Qigong: June 3, 17, 10:30am.
Mah Jongg Club Of Watchung: (All Ages) Mondays and Tuesdays when Library
is open. Monday Mah Jongg Club of Watchung meets every Monday, 1PM at
Watchung when library is open. On either the third or fourth Monday of the month
(depending on holidays), Mah Jongg meets at 1:30pm. Tuesday Mah Jonng Club
of Watchung meets most Tuesdays. Contact Melanie Novello at
Novello1800@aol.com, for more information, or to receive evites for both clubs. No
fee - All welcome!
ABCs of DNA: July 10, 7pm.
Groundbreaker Movie - Brassed Off: Rated: R. August 14, 7pm.
Book Discussion with the Watchung Group: Second Thursday of the Month
7pm. Drop-ins are always welcome. June 13, Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.
July 11, In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson, August 8, Oryx and Crake by
Margaret Atwood.
Current Books Book Club: Meets second Monday of the month, 7:30pm (with
exceptions for holidays) June 10, Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks. July 8,
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. August 12, The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel
Hawthorne.
Social Action Nonfiction Book Club: Third Thursday of the month, 7pm. July 18,
FILM: Angry Planet, August 15, FILM: The N Word - Divided We Stand.
Tasty Bites and Books: Mondays at noon. Bring a bag lunch and share your
thoughts! June 17, Mudbound by Hillary Jordan, July 15, Home by Toni Morrison,
August 19, The Girls from Ames, Jeffrey Zaslow.
WARREN TOWNSHIP
RECREATION COMMISSION
46 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, 908-753-8000,
Fax 908-753-7768. For more information contact
Recreation Director, Eleanora Hermann, ext. 270,
or email ehermann@warrennj.org. To register, email
recreation@warrennj.org or visit our website at www.warrennj.org. Meetings are
first Wednesday of each month, 7pm, Warren Library. Upcoming Events:
Music Under the Stars: Wednesdays, Keynotes, June 5, Michael Craig Band
(Classic tunes 50-80), June 26, Susanna Rich (interactive music, poet, comedian),
July 31, 7:30pm, Municipal Court Yard.
Outdoor Concert: Nostalgia, The Big Band, June 19, 7pm, Library Field. Bring
chairs.
Outdoor Kids Concert: Interactive fun family time - Simple Gifts Folk Art, July 10,
Presley & Melody, July 24, 7pm, Library field. Bring Chairs.
Concert - Rock, Doo-Wop: July 19, 8pm, FREE CAR CRUISE 5:30-8pm,
Watchung Hills Regional High School PAC. Purchase tickets online to see Shirley
Alston Reeves, original lead singer of The Shirelles and Larry Chance & the Earls
plus Bob Marino and Barbra Lawson at https://wtrec.booktix.com/ tickets are $10,
$20 and for VIP $30. Walk-ins welcome.
Twps Camp Out & Movie Night: (Ages 8-adult) RV, August 2/3, (rain date 3/4),
5pm. $5 for campout. Bring dinner or order in pizza, etc…
Outdoor Movie Night: Madagascar 3 - Europe's Most Wanted, August 21,
7:30pm, Wagner Farm Arboretum, 195 Mountain Ave.
Tennis Camp: (8-13 yrs.) June 26-28, 9am-12pm; Municipal Courts.
Playground Program: (Going into Grades 1-5) July 1-Aug 2. Registration deadline,
June 17. Municipal Pavilion.
Teen Travel Camp: (Going into Grades 6-9) (1-5 week camps). Registration dead-
line 2 weeks prior to each camp. Register for full week or just one day trip. Pop
Warner Field House across from the Middle School.
Tennis Summer Camp: (Grades 3-5) July 8-11, 8:45am-12:15pm. Greenwood
Meadows. Bring racket.
Kindergarten Playground Program: (Going into Kindergarten) August 5-9, 9am-
3pm, Pavilion. $85 for one week (Registration deadline Aug. 1).
Star Wars Legos Robotics Camp: August 5-9, 8:45am-2:45pm, ALT School. $190.
Lego Robotics Engineering Camp: (Ages 7-12 yrs) August 12-16, 8:45am-
2:45pm, ALT School. $195
For further information or to register for the camps go to the township website to
programs and events. You may reach Recreation at: (908) 753-8000 Ext: 270 or
website: www.warrennj.org/wtrec or email: recreation@warrennj.org.
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