What's Happening At The Moorestown Library This Fall?

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Registration begins the day after Labor Day for teen and children's events at the Moorestown Library. Registration begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5, and can be done by calling 856-234-0333, ext. 5. Below is the list of events for this fall, with descriptions, provided by the Moorestown Library.

Weekly Story Times: You can register for a year's worth of story times, and change time slots or drop out later, if necessary:

Baby Time (for children under 2, with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome.)
No registration required.
Mondays at 9:30 am or 10:15 am
FALL: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 13
WINTER: January 8, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 26
SPRING: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 9, 16, 23, 30

Time for Twos (for children who are 2 years old, with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome.)
No registration required.
Mondays at 11 am or 11:45 am
FALL: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 13
WINTER: January 8, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 26
SPRING: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 9, 16, 23, 30

3-4 Year-Old Story Time (for children who will be 3 by October 1, 2017)
*Register for one:
Wednesdays at 9:30 am or 1:30 pm
FALL: October 4, 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 15
WINTER: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28
SPRING: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 11, 18, 25
Thursdays at 9:30 am
FALL: October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 16
(Join us on November 9 at 9:30 am for a special story time with Bad Kitty!)
WINTER: January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 8, 15, 22
SPRING: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 12, 19, 26

4-5 Year-Old Story Time (for children who will be 4 by October 1, 2017)
*Register for one:
Thursdays at 1:30 pm
FALL: October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 9, 16
WINTER: January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 8, 15, 22
SPRING: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 12, 19, 26
Fridays at 9:30 am
FALL: October 6, 13, 20, 27 and November 3, 10, 17
WINTER: January 5, 12, 19, 26 and February 2, 9, 16, 23
SPRING: March 2, 9, 16, 23 and April 13, 20, 27

Kindergarten Story Time (for children currently enrolled in Kindergarten)
*Registration is required.
Mondays at 4:15 pm
FALL: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 13
WINTER: January 8, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 26
SPRING: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 9, 16, 23, 30

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Party (Registration Required):

You've worked hard to get ready for kindergarten, and now the big day is almost here. All children entering kindergarten who have completed the 1,000 Book Challenge, along with their parents and siblings, are invited to a very special pizza party to celebrate the amazing accomplishment. Certificates, prizes and t-shirts will be awarded to all our readers. Registration is ongoing. Sponsored by Sean Fischel Connect.

Drop-In Fun For Everyone (No Registration Necessary):

Sing-Along with Miss Madeline (ages birth to 5)
Join beloved music teacher Madeline Knott for a music-filled morning perfect for preschoolers! Sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library.
Saturday, September 9 at 10:45 am
Saturday, October 7 at 10:45 am
Saturday, November 4 at 10:45 am

Science Saturday! Family Stages presents: Eureka! Great Moments, Great Scientists (ages 4+)
Science and humor come together in this informative, inspirational and totally entertaining production. Meet five great scientists including Galileo, Isaac Newton, Louis Pasteur, George Washington Carver and Marie Curie as they experience their "Aha!" moments of discovery. Sponsored by Sean Fischel Connect.
Saturday, September 23 at 10 am

Halloween Costume Swap sponsored by MooreKids
Whether you have a costume to swap or not, you'll love choosing from a huge array of gently-used costumes at this community-wide free shopping event, just in time for Halloween!
Saturday, October 14, 9 am to 1 pm

Drop-In Halloween Craft (all ages)
Make a festive door hanger featuring pumpkins, bats and a friendly ghost.
While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library.
Saturday, October 14, 9 am to 5 pm

Storybook Symphony presented by Symphony in C (ages 4+)
Join us for a unique presentation blending symphony and story! A string ensemble will demonstrate their instruments' possibilities, perform a variety of music and accompany a reading of a not-too-spooky Halloween story. Sponsored by The Friends of the Moorestown Library.
Saturday, October 21 at 11 am

Science Saturday! Mad Science presents: The Halloween Show (ages 4+)
Celebrate Halloween with a spook-tacular science show! Sponsored by Sean Fischel Connect.
Saturday, October 28 at 10 am

Library Trick-or-Treat (all ages)Drop by the library in costume any time to pick out a book
as a special Halloween treat! One book per child.
Tuesday, October 31, 9 am to 9 pm

Meet Bad Kitty! (all ages)
Bad Kitty is making is special appearance and bringing his antics to the
Moorestown Library! Join us for a cat-tastic story time featuring Bad Kitty stories
and other fantastic feline adventures. Bring your smile for a photo op after story time! Sponsored by Sean Fischel Connect.
Thursday, November 9 at 9:30 am

Science Saturday Spectacular (No Registration Necessary):

Nature Nick's Animal Adventure (ages 4+): Professional animal trainer Nature Nick is coming to the Moorestown Library on Saturday, November 18. Nature Nick has appeared on Good Day New York, CNN and Fox & Friends, and now he is introducing us to fascinating and exotic animals. Prepare to get up close and personal with a snake, kangaroo a bird of prey, a monkey and more! Sponsored by Sean Fischel Connect.
Three shows to choose from: 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 am

Special Events (Sign up to join the fun):

Crazy 8s Math Club (for children in grades 1-3)
*Registration is required. Join us for Bedtime Math's over-the-top math club designed to get kids fired up about math! Sign up for the 8-week session:
Tuesdays, 4:15-5: September 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24 November 7, 14

How You Can Be an Author Too! (for children in grades 2-6)
*Registration is requested.
Moorestonian Esther Clark, author of A Wish for Winellda the Witch, will share her secrets for turning great ideas into great stories.
Saturday, September 30 at 10 am

Monster Madness! (for children in grades 2-3)
*Registration is required.
Brighten up your Halloween by enjoying monster stories and making a fun and cuddly monster pillow.
Thursday, October 12 at 4:15 pm

Ghost Banner Craft (for children in grade 1)
*Registration is required.
Get ready for Halloween with a whimsical ghost banner and Halloween stories.
Thursday, October 19 at 4:15 pm

Fun For Older Kids (Registration Required):

Magic: The Gathering Open Play (grades 6+)
*Registration is required.
Bring your own cards and join other enthusiasts for a friendly evening of play in the Children's Room.
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 pm: October 4, 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 15

Brian Richards' Magic Workshop (grades 3+)
*Registration is required.
It's every kid's dream to learn magic tricks from a real magician. Here's your chance! Learn to perform amazing tricks
with everyday objects like cards, coins, string, paper and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library.
Thursday, October 5 at 4 pm

Thanksgiving Bingo and Pizza (grades 4+)
*Registration is required.
Join us for a rousing game of Thanksgiving-themed Bingo and some delicious pizza.
Thursday, November 2 at 4 pm

Families are also reminded to pick up their Summer Reading and Summer Math prizes by Saturday, Sept. 30.

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