Still Plenty of Summer Kids' Programs at the Maplewood Library Branches

Editor's Note: Psst! Pajama Storytime takes place at the Hilton Branch of the Maplewood Library tonight from 7-7:30 p.m. for ages 2-8 — and the whole family.

It's July 26 and you've still got almost six — yes, six! — whole weeks to go before the children are back in school.

If the dog days of summer have you panting with anxiety over how to entertain the kiddies without breaking the bank, look no further than your local branches of the Maplewood Memorial Library, where the offerings are cool, very cool (yes, there's AC).

Here's the remainder of the schedule. Sign up in person or give a call at 973-762-1688 () or 973-762-1560 () to check on availability.

Weekly Trivia Quiz
Hilton Branch
Ages 6-11 * Drop in
Look up the answer, get it right, and get a prize! Your correct answer will enter you in the big raffle!

Baby Lit: Early Literacy Program
Ages birth – 2 years, must be accompanied by an adult
Main Library: Thurs. 10:15 – 10:40 am * July 28
Hilton Branch: Wed. 11:00 – 11:20 am * July 27

Preschool Storytime and Craft
Ages 2 ½ – 5 years, must be accompanied by an adult
Main Library: Wednesdays 4:00 – 4:40 pm * July 27
or Thursdays 11:00 – 11:40 am * July 28

Pajama Storytime
Hilton Branch * Ages 2-8
Tues * 7/26, 8/30 * 7-7:30 pm
Drop in with your family and enjoy stories and music!

School-Age Story/Crafts
For ages 6 – 12 * Parents must stay to help
Programs are 45 minutes
MEXICAN TIN CRAFT
Hilton Branch: Wed July 27 @2pm

Family Lego ® Night
Main Library * All ages
Wed * 7/27 * 7 pm
Parents are welcome to join their kids to build a Lego creation, or compete to build the most outrageous contraption. Kids may work on their own, if they prefer, but all children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult. All Lego creations will be put on display in the Library, then be recycled into the next week’s Lego creations.

Hands-On Science
Hilton Branch * Ages 6-9
Thurs Aug 11, 4-5 pm VOLCANO!
Create your very own oozing mountain of lava.

Teens Read to Kids
Main Library * Ages 4+
Friday * 7/29 * 3:30 pm
Teen volunteers will read aloud to kids ages 4 and up. A fun opportunity for kids to hear some good stories and for teens to help out in the community. Teens should contact Irene Langlois to sign up to read.

Marvelous Mondays
Hilton Branch * All ages
Drop in from 11-2 pm
Monday 8/8
Drop in at Hilton Library for a fun craft —like sidewalk chalk!

Monday Movietime: World Folktales
Hilton Branch * All ages
Monday 8/8 * 3-3:30 pm
Enjoy the cool air, popcorn, and stories from around the world.

Design Foundations: Indigenous Homes Around the World Workshop Series
Main Library * Ages 8-12
Thursdays * 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18 * 4-6 pm
Local architects Camilla Foulks Zelevansky and Huzefa Irfani of Studiovert Architecture will present this 4-workshop series on native housing. Participants will build models to take home.

Move to the Music Bollywood Style
Hilton Branch * Ages 6-16
Thurs July 28th * 5-6 pm
Learn about Indian music…learn to dance like a Bollywood star!

A Parteaz Special Event! Princesses and Princes from Around the World
Main Library * Ages 3-6
Thurs Aug 4th * 11 am
Come for dress up, Tea Party (lemonade & cookies), and to learn about Royalty in other parts of the world! Storytime and Craft included! Space is limited!

The Sandcastle Kids: a Mayan Adventure
with author, Sonya Kimble-Ellis
Main Library * Ages 6-11
Fri Aug 5th * 4 pm
Participate in a hands-on activity exploring Mayan culture with author Sonya Kimble-Ellis. Visit www.thesandcastlekids.com

African Pen Pals
Main Library * All ages
Mon Aug 8th * 7 pm
Find out about life in rural Kenya. Write a letter; get a letter.

Global Games
Hilton Branch * All ages
Wed Aug 10 * 3-3:45 pm
Come and play games from all over the world. Play some favorites, learn a new one

Healthy Foods for Healthy Families
Main Library * Ages 5+
Wed Aug 10th * 7 pm
In this interactive, hands-on workshop, Chef Zoe will teach about the importance of healthy nutrition including which foods to add and which to avoid.

Starry Night Astronomy Program
Main Library * Ages 9+
Mon Aug 15th * 4 pm
Join Alan Witzgall, astronomy expert from the Sperry Observatory, to l earn about the stars & planets and how to use simple tools to explore them. Learn about binoculars and how to find bright stars. www.asterism.org

All Summer Programs are made possible by the Friends of the Library. Thank you, Friends!