STORYTIME

Ready, Sit, READ!

2012-01-19T08:27:00.000-08:00

These girls didn't waste a minute, they chose their books and got ready to Read!

Draw & Tell Stories

2011-12-29T12:47:00.000-08:00

Mrs. Amera shared five different Drawing Stories from Around the World with children grades K-7. First the children were shown the stories, then they had time to re-tell them to each other and to their parents. Some of these creative children took the program one step further and came up with their own Draw & Tell stories! One boy Hadi, shared his new story that was inspired by his toddler aged brother. When his brother turned his page upside down a new story developed!

Preschool Holiday Story & Craft

2011-12-28T12:44:00.000-08:00

Some used a little help from their parents, while others knew just what to do! This holiday season they all enjoyed listening to Tacky's Christmas by Helen Lester, and just as Tacky is a unique and special penguin, these children all made unique and special penguins. Look for more penguins on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/woodbridgelibrary

Scrapbooking Night!

2011-12-28T12:17:00.001-08:00

This month we tried something new at the Iselin Branch library. To highlight one of the many popular hobbies children enjoy, children had the opportunity to create a mini scrapbook. Out of only two paper lunch bags, children made their own 6 page books that contained two secret slots and two small pockets. While sharing ideas, scraps of their choice of paper, and inspiring each other with their unique layering of materials boys and girls grades K-7 had an amazing time at this program.

As a bonus, many parents learned that during a long holiday break, craft books maybe a great solution to entertaining children for a long period of time! So stop in an check out our simple craft books for kids!

Diary of Wimpy Kid Party

2011-12-28T11:43:00.000-08:00

IMAGINE... what if children got this excited about tests in school??

Cra fts, Drawing, Trivia Questions, Games, & Snacks! Fun Times @ the Library!

Read to a Therapy Pet

2011-12-23T12:52:00.000-08:00

This month we had the chance to meet CEB a Keeshound dog. This handsome and friendly puppy enjoyed as children read different stories to him. Although initially some children hesitated to read to this "big dog" they overcame their worries and had a wonderful experience reading to this non-judgemental pet. (as all our pets are non-judgemental)Not to be forgotten were Cuddles the cat and Kayleigh our other pets who came out with their rain gear on their backs and smiles on their faces! On a side note: In just a few months Mrs. Amera had the opportunity to meet so many different types of pets and I'm so glad to see their such great Listeners!

Robots + Stories = Smiles

2011-12-20T13:41:00.000-08:00

Children enjoyed this robot themed storytime after listening to Robots Everywhere by Denny Hebson and Snowbots by Aaron Reynolds; children learned new Robot rhymes and created their very own robots. Imagine if they can create robots in 45 min. what will they do when they get to college!

Preschool Storytime

2011-12-07T11:46:00.000-08:00

Can you guess what we did this week?

We enjoyed Monkey: A trickster tale from India by Gerald McDermott and Crocodile Beat by Gail Jorgensen. Sang and danced to 5 little monkeys swinging from a tree. Then ended our day by creating these long green things. Some say their alligators, some say their crocodiles, some say their a craft, and others just don't want to say at all!

Thanks to those who came out in the rain!

Ask about your favorite author

2011-12-01T08:19:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago some of your children's librarians got a chance to meet these three authors and one illustrator. From the left, the famous author Doreen Cronin, among her successful titles are Click Clack Moo, Bounce, Wiggle, and most recently M.O.M.* (Mom Operating Manual) Doreen was truely a pleasure listening to and her humor is certainly not only part of her writing style but also part of her charisma. Presenting beside her was Laura Cornell, who's known for her illustrations and her successful #1 New York Times bestsellers with author Jamie Lee Curtis, such as Big Words for Little People, Today I feel Silly & Other Moods, that make my day, & Is there really a Human Race? Laura didn't seem as talkative as Doreen but was also delightful one on one. In the center photo, is Kate Klimo, best known for her Dragon Keepers fantasy series.

Kate shared with us that she's excited to write not only for the readers, and for herself, but also for her parents. Also, last but not least was author Michael Dahl. Michael Dahl was known for several of his non-fiction titles among them are some of your teacher's favorites the If you wera an adjective, If you were a noun, etc. , or perhaps you'll know him by his most recent set of joke books: Laughs for a living: jokes about doctors, teachers, firefighters..., Screaming with laugher: jokes about ghosts, ghouls, zombies,... needless to say he was a hilarious speaker and has recently published fiction books.

October Moments!

2011-11-02T12:50:00.000-07:00

This month we had fun painting and partying at our Iselin Library!

A special thank you to all our staff members from Iselin, Fords, Henry Inman, and the Woodbridge Main libraries who've helped by donating the main ingredient for our home-made monsters! (thanks for all those paper towel tubes) This year we created 48 monsters, some cute and friendly others not so much!

READ TO US!

2011-11-01T15:19:00.000-07:00

Have you met a therapeutic pet lately? If you'd like a chance to meet and read to a therapeutic pet just ask at your local library. This program is for children grades 2 and up and is a wonderful way to boost your child's reading confidence. These pets are specially trained and are very friendly. They love coming to the library and enjoy hearing stories. Since they can't read, chances are you'll introduce them to a new story each time you visit.

Another great thing about this program is that all the owners generously volunteer their time when attending these special programs, so you might meet new pets each time you attend!

Look for more pictures on our facebook page!

Captain Underpants Party

2011-11-01T12:41:00.000-07:00

Put on your red capes and get ready for fun and games at the library! After several games and trivia questions, children enjoyed making their very own Flip-O- Rama books. First, Mrs. Amera taught them how to make a Flip-O-Rama of a boy kicking a ball, then they had fun creating their own. Of course, children have been re-reading captain underpants all month and if you haven't, what are you waiting for?

Peek- A - Boo Look who's TWO!

2011-10-14T09:19:00.000-07:00

A great BIG thank you to all those who joined us through the rain drops! Hope you enjoyed your Time for Twos experience and please make sure to stop in and visit often!

If you missed this session, check out the stories we read: Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox and Ten Tiny Tickles by Karen Katz.

Book Club

2011-10-14T08:37:00.000-07:00

Join our next book club on Friday, November 4th! No registration is required! Just stop by after school any time between 3:30 - 4:30pm. This month's author of the month is R.L. STINE! So check him out but only if you can handle his HORROR stories!

As people came in and out they enjoyed making monster masks!

Who will be next month's AUTHOR???? Come & find out!

Calling all SCOUTS!

2011-10-14T08:03:00.000-07:00

Have you scheduled your Library trip this year? If not, call your local branch or stop by to make an appointment SOON! See all the wonderful new things your library has for you! Enjoy a presentation, a tour of the library, and everyone leaves with a smile on their face and books in their hands!

Library Card Contest Winner!

2011-10-12T09:00:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all our Library card contest winners!

Remember you don't have to wait until next September to make a library card.
If you don't have your library card or if you misplaced it, stop by and sign up for your
Woodbridge Library card any time.

ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS!

2011-10-03T13:16:00.000-07:00

Come on in and meet your local Librarians!
Have you scheduled your class trips this year?

If not, schedule one soon!

Also , if you live or work in Woodbridge Township, ask us how to obtain a Teacher Loan Library Card.

(please note: our self picture was taken AFTER a class visit. :O))

Fire Prevention Week

2011-10-03T12:41:00.001-07:00

Stop, Drop, & READ! Next week,

October 9 - 15, is fire prevention week. So start reading our Fire Safety books!

Read to a Pet

2011-09-23T12:27:00.001-07:00

This month we welcomed Kayleigh(Golden Retriever) and Cupcake(Jack Russell Terrier) to the Iselin Branch Library. Each reader had a different way of reading to their dog. Some stood, some sat, some showed the dog the pictures while they read, others waited until the page was done then showed the pictures, some readers were dog lovers, while other readers were hesitant to approach the dogs. Whether this was the child's first experience reading to a dog or their third, they all enjoyed this program! Look for more photos on our Facebook page.

Back-To-School

2011-09-23T11:58:00.001-07:00

After listening to Amelia Bedilia's first day of school by Herman Parish and Will I have a Friend? by Miriam Cohen; children cut, colored, & created their own crayon box.

FALL Favorites!

2011-09-23T09:41:00.000-07:00

Children enjoyed listening to Mouse's First Fall by Thompson and Fall Leaves Fall by Hall. Ready or not Autumn begins today! Visit your library, check out some or your favorite stories, & share some fall favorites with someone special.

Preschool Pajama Storytime

2011-09-23T09:03:00.000-07:00

This month Mrs. Amera read, If you give a Pig a Party by Laura Numeroff and Good night, Harry by Kim Lewis. Later children chose a book to share pictures with Tweety! This program is geared toward children ages 3 - 5 and takes place in the evening between 7 - 7:30pm. Children are welcome to bring a stuffed animal and attend in their favorite pajamas. Our next program will be on Thursday, October 20. REGISTRATION is on Thursday, October 6!

ENTER THE CONTEST

2011-09-22T15:38:00.000-07:00

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Woodbridge Township Domestic Violence Response Team is sponsoring an art contest.

Enter for a chance to win a $50.00 Barnes & Noble gift card.

RULES:

Grades 1 - 6 will draw a picture portraying bullying or true friendship.

Grades 7 & 8 will draw representations of a dating relationship- good or bad.

All pictures must be on 8 1/2" x 11"paper. They can be made using any medium- pencil, pen, markers, paint, crayon, etc. The drawing must have the child's name, age, parent's signature, and phone # on the back. No entry will be considered without this information. Submit entries to Woodbridge DVRT 1 Main st. Woodbridge, NJ 07095, drop them off at Main, Fords, Iselin, Henry Inman libraries, or drop them off at the Woodbridge Community Center.

All entries will be displayed at the Barron Arts Center from 10/26 - Nov. 7th.

DEADLINE: Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 5pm

Need more information? Call 732- 634-4500 Ext. 2802

Book Club

2011-09-19T10:22:00.000-07:00

This month at the Iselin Branch Library we started a BOOK CLUB! Our club takes place once a month, on a Friday from 3:30 - 4:30pm. There is no registration for this program. Children between grades 3 - 7 are welcome to join the fun!

Each month Mrs. Amera will choose an author of the month. Then we might talk about the author, the author's books/ illustrations, the style the author wrote in, genre, etc. Together we might make cards for the author/illustrator, we might draw/write about one of our favorite books/series for our display, you might meet new people, and if your lucky you might check out one of our NEW books! Everyone gets a chance to share their opinion and share their favorite or not so favorite book/author/series/etc.

Our September author of the month is Jon Scieszka. If you're in the mood to laugh, read or re-read some of your favorite stories.

If you missed this month's program stop in next month between 3:30 - 4:30pm on Friday, October 7th!

Library Card Sign-Up Month

2011-09-16T12:21:00.000-07:00

This month take a chance at winning a $10 Barnes and Noble gift card! All you have to do is stop by your local library, check out some children books, and take a guess at how many library cards are in the jar. The closest guess without going over will be our Winner! Only the kids of Woodbridge Township can enter this contest.

Summer Reading Club Fair

2011-08-16T13:56:00.000-07:00

Games, Crafts, Snacks, Balloons, & Prizes! All the ingredients that are required to have FUN were at our One World, Many Stories Summer Reading Club Fair!

Thank you to all our volunteer for helping us through another successful Summer Reading Club!

Don't forget to spend all your Book Bucks on or before August 31st!

Look for more pictures on our facebook page!

Act-Out Strega Nona

2011-08-16T12:51:00.000-07:00

This summer children in grades K - 3 shared in a special creative drama experience with Joey from Youth Stages, LLC workshop. "Creative drama takes children's natural world, creative play, and develops it further, using theatre techniques, to create learning experiences which are for the participants." During this program children participated in a welcoming name game led by Joey, listened to Strega Nona by Tomi DePaola, then performed the story for their parents.

Later that week Joey came back and led another special program, Theater Games, for children in grades 4 - 7. This program followed a similar format, but in addition to the welcoming name game, he demonstrated physical, vocal, and imagination warm-ups while introducing acting terms and techniques.

A special thank you to the Friends of the Woodbridge Public Libraries for sponsoring this wonderful program.

LOOK what I learned from a BOOK!

2011-08-16T09:59:00.000-07:00

On August 8th, after Mrs. Amera's Balloon Sculpting program, Brianna checked out The Ultimate Balloon Book. Less than a week later, she generously shared this photo with us.

Can you tell what she made?

Great Job! Can't wait to see what else you'll learn from our wonderful selection of books! (face painting, cooking, crafts, magic tricks, etc.)

I EARNED...

2011-08-09T09:37:00.000-07:00

Art Sets, Books, Animal Pens, Magic Coils, Silly Bandz, T-shirts, AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

POP! POP! SQUEEZE! TWIST!

2011-08-08T15:00:00.000-07:00

Children who attended the Balloon Sculpting program learned some new twists at the library. Some children thought this program would be impossible, but within only one hour, they learned how to make a giraffe!

If your looking for more great ideas, check out our Ultimate Balloon Book by Shar Levine or place a copy on hold TODAY!

Book Bingo K-3

2011-08-05T13:12:00.000-07:00

Lots of fun and games at the library! Don't forget to sign up for our Summer Reading Club Fair! The program will be on Saturday, August 13th from

10:00 - 12:00.

Preschool Storytime

2011-08-05T09:01:00.000-07:00

This week children attended an Asian themed storytime. Mrs. Amera read Bee-bim bop! by Linda Sue Park, Yoko's Paper Cranes by Rosemary Wells, and shared a traditional story from China about a race between a Fox and a Crab. Children made beautiful fans, each unique with their own style!

School Summer Reading Books

2011-08-03T15:00:00.000-07:00

Don't forget your School Summer Reading books! If you go to schoool in Woodbridge Township, we've made it easy to locate your required summer reading books. Just locate the grade your entering in September and there you'll find all the books from your school list.

Preschool Storytime

2011-08-02T11:56:00.000-07:00

Toot! Toot! I hope everyone is on board for our Summer Reading Club!

If you haven't read Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton to your child yet, check it out TODAY!

Tween Gaming

2011-08-01T12:41:00.000-07:00

Missed our Tween Gaming this week? No problem, stop by our next Tween Gaming on August 8, 15, 22, or 29th. These programs are for children entering grades 6-8 from 3:00 - 4:00pm. No Registration is required! Just bring your friends/family and enjoy some fun in a nice and COOL setting!

Concoct Your Own Creation

2011-07-29T13:54:00.000-07:00

Children had a blast last Friday morning creating a variety of different projects. A special thank you to Sindhuja, a first grader, for making us a floral bouquet mainly out of recycled materials.

Look What I Earned this Summer!

2011-07-29T13:49:00.000-07:00

You can earn a previous year's t-shirt for only 20 Book Bucks or you can save for this year's One World, Many Stories t-shirt which will cost you 30 Book Bucks.

Another Happy Reader!

2011-07-28T09:31:00.000-07:00

This year children can earn from a variety of Signed Books by Authors as their highest prize level. Congratulations to Anang for reaching her goal prize!

If you haven't signed up yet for our FREE summer reading club, it's NOT too late! Visit your local library or log on to http://www.woodbridgelibrary.org/ for more information and start earning your BOOK BUCKS today!

Listen to your Summer Reading Books - Grade 1

2011-07-28T08:52:00.000-07:00

First graders spent time listening to their school summer reading titles while earning credit toward their library summer reading club! Among the titles was the Elephant & Piggie series by Mo Willems.

Construction: Cars & Trucks

2011-07-28T08:01:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Amera with her handy helpers
Samantha & Brianna

These future engineers constructed their first road at the Iselin Branch Library! They all did a great job participating to Emma Garcia's Tip, Tip, Dig, Dig. This week we learned a new rhyme, called Traffic Lights, that goes like this:
"Stop" says the red light (put hands up)

"Go" says the green (point finger),

"Wait"says the yellow light blinking in between (open and shut hands).

That's what they say and (indicate Stop) that's what they mean (indicate go). We all must obey them (open & shut handin blinking for signal ),

Even the Queen! (put hands on head for crown)

Reading! Setting! Flying!

2011-07-28T07:11:00.000-07:00

After listening to Pilot Pups by Michelle Meadows & I Love Planes by Philemon Sturges, children learned two airplane rhymes, then made their own airplanes!

Cultural Day

2011-07-18T14:35:00.001-07:00

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! To all our performers for putting on a wonderful show last Saturday. Everyone did a fabulous job of showing and explaining their cultural dance. Claudia, from the European school of dance performed the Flamenco dance; Paheli & Dhara, from the Indianica Academy Inc. shared a classical Indian dance; Brandis & Jorge, from Brandis Dance Theatre performed AND taught our children the Tango; Sabrina, from the Woodbridge School of Dance gracefully performed a solo ballet dance; and Cassandra, also from the Woodbridge School of Dance shared with us her tap dancing skills.

Once again, I'd like to thank you for donating your time and talent to the Iselin Branch Library!

Cultural Dance

2011-06-29T08:44:00.000-07:00

Registration began July 1st for our One World, Many Stories summer reading club cultural dance program. This special program will be held at the Iselin Branch Library on July 16th from 11:00 - 12:00. These performers are generously donating their time and talents. The program will include Sabrina the Ballerina, a talented eight year old & local resident who will be performing a special solo for us; a performance from the Indianica Academy Inc. the audience will enjoy some classical Indian dance; also some surprise performances from the Brandis Dance Theatre (http://www.brandisdance.com/) and the European School of Dance(http://www.europeanschoolofdance.com/).

Time for Threes

2011-06-20T14:34:00.000-07:00

Last week children listened to DRAGON stories, such as Little Ones Do! by Jana Hunter and Who Wants a Dragon? by James Mayhew. They learned a new dragon rhyme and made their own dragons. These dragons all love to hear stories about princesses and castles and heroes and car and bad guys and the list goes on!

The dragon rhyme goes like this: 5 little dragons

5 little dragons went out to play, over the hills and far away; mother dragon said, "It's time for you snack!" but only 4 little dragons came back. (repeat with 4,3, 2, 1,) then Worried mother dragon began to breathe fire, but the tears she shed made the fire expire; Mohther dragon said, "It's a really good snack!" And all of the 5 little dragons came back.

Don't forget to sign up for our Summer Reading Clubs! We have for all ages INCLUDING ADULTS!

Believe it or Not...

2011-06-04T08:06:00.000-07:00

The three year olds enjoyed the monsters at the Iselin Libray so much that they took some home.

Together we learned a Monster rhyme called Five Scary Monsters (adapted folk rhyme): 5 scary monsters howling out a roar,
1 ran away, & then there were four.
4 scary monsters hiding in a tree,
1 fell out, & then there were three.
3 scary monsters eating spider stew,
1 got sick, & then there were two.
2 scary monsters having lots of fun,
1 ran off, & then there was one.
1 scary monster, afraid to be a hero,
he ran away, & then there were zero.
There are plenty of monsters at the library but all our monsters are sure to make you smile.

Come on in and check them out!

Preschool Pajama Storytime

2011-05-18T13:51:00.000-07:00

Looking for bedtime books? Stop by and check out our wonderful collection! This month Mrs. Amera read Llama, Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney and How many kisses do you want tonight? by Varsha Bajaj. She also shared the Going to Bed rhyme that goes like this: This little child is going to bed (point to self), So on the pillow I lay my head (head in hands), I wrap myself with a blanket tight (hug yourself), And this is how I sleep all night. ZZZZZZZZ!

Time for Twos

2011-05-16T13:55:00.000-07:00

Stories, Music, Rhymes, & Priceless Bonding time! Last week the boys and girls had a great time with Baa Baa Black Sheep, Mary Had a Little Lamb, and Little Lamb by Kim Lewis! We sang, danced, listened, and created a little lamb for our homes!

Look for more photos on our facebook page!

Cinco de Mouse-O!

2011-05-16T13:22:00.000-07:00

This year for Cinco de Mayo (5th of May), we decided to have a FIESTA! Mrs. Amera read Cinco de Mouse-O! by Judy Cox, had a musical parade, & children decorated mini maracas.

Brrrrrrr......

2011-01-20T14:19:00.000-08:00

Brrrrrrrrrring home a good book, TODAY! Don't forget to stop by your local library for all your reading materials. Romance? Mystery? Comedy? Fantasy? Whatever mood your in, we can help, just STOP IN!

Holiday Craft

2010-12-16T09:03:00.000-08:00

Brrrr! Time to get out of the cold and into the library :O) This week children of all ages stopped in to create there own snow person. All the materials were provided for the children to get creative and create! If you didn't get a chance to participate in this month's drop-in craft, mark your calendars to join us on January 10th, 2011 for our Winter Craft. The crafts are set out in the children's room between the hours of 2:00 - 8:00pm. Don't forget to pick out some of your favorite winter or holiday books. If you've already read Jan Brett's book The Mitten, perhaps you'll enjoy some of her other titles like The Hat, The Three Snow Bears, The Gingerbread Baby, or Gingerbread Friends. Just get out of the cold, sit back, relax, and READ!

Also, look for more pictures on our facebook page.

Preschool Storytime

2010-12-02T08:41:00.000-08:00

This week during our storytime session we had a ROARING good time! If you know a child who LOVES dinosaurs, come in to the children's room and you'll find a large variety in picture books and in non-fiction books. This week children listened to Dinosaur Dinosaur by Kevin Lewis & Dinosaur vs. Bedtime by Bob Shea, marched to Laurie Berkner's We are the Dinosaurs song, & made their very own Dinos! Some of their dinos were friendly, but not all. :O)

Time for Threes

2010-11-10T13:40:00.000-08:00

Time for Threes to FINGERPAINT! Children created their own unique masterpiece after listening to stories, marching with colored streamers, and moving to a colors song! This was our last Time for Threes program, but please remember to sign up for our preschool progam. Our preschool program is geared for children ages 3 - 5 yrs old (for more info. see the calendar), share the news with family members and friends and call the children's room at 732-634-4450 ext. 7140 to join our next session of FUN!

Please look for more pictures on our Facebook page!

Drop-In Thanksgiving Craft

2010-11-09T07:19:00.000-08:00

Looking for a quick, simple, & fun turkey craft? Check out our "hand-made" turkeys. Children of all ages enjoyed this month's craft. If you're looking for some great Fall or Thanksgiving Day craft books please come in and check out books by Kathy Ross. Please look for more photos on our Facebook page.

Family Movie Night

2010-11-03T14:35:00.001-07:00

Don't forget to join us Thursday, Nov. 4th for this month's Family Movie Night: How to Train your Dragon. Movie begins at 7:00pm but come a little early to pick up your FREE tickets, which will be distributed at the librarian's desk at 6:30pm. Bring your family, friends, blankets, and snacks! Then you can sit back, relax, and really enjoy this movie!

Time for Threes

2010-11-03T13:51:00.000-07:00

Gobble-Gobble! Children listened to the book I'm A Turkey! by Jim Arnosky, then
participated in a counting rhyme called 5 Little Turkeys! We sang and created our own turkey windsocks! Just what we needed for today's windy day!

Time for Threes

2010-10-27T12:07:00.000-07:00

This week at our Time for Threes program
we had a costume party! Mrs. Amera shared Mouse's First Halloween by Lauren Thompson, Baby Bat's Lullaby by Jacquelyn Mitchard, and children were able to participate during the story of The Little Old Lady who was not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams. Children were taught the Five Little Pumpkins rhyme (Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate, The first one said,"Oh my, it's getting late", The second one said, "There are witches in the air," The third one said," But we don't care", The fourth one said, "Let's run, let's run," and The Fifth one said, "Isn't Halloween Fun?", Then Whoo went the wind and out went the light and Five little pumpkins rolled out of sight!). Children also participated in a costume parade and walked out with a new craft, a bat candy holder! Don't forget to check out some more books, dvds, and perhaps some spooky music! :O)

Time for Threes

2010-10-25T07:51:00.001-07:00

Look WHOO's Three! There are so many wonderful owl stories such as I'm not cute! by Jonathan Allen; Good Night, Owl! by Pat Hutchins; Little Hoot by Amy Krouse Rosenthal; Owl Babies by Martin Waddell; Bear's New Friend by Karma Wilson and the list goes on. After listening to two stories children enjoyed two new owl rhymes and walked out with a new owl craft!

Halloween Drop-In Craft

2010-10-18T13:35:00.000-07:00

Come on in and join the fun! Today's our Drop-In parent directed Halloween Craft. All the supplies are provided for you, just come in and have a spooktacular time! Don't forget to pick up some treatful books! Our drop-in program takes place from 2:00 - 8:00pm each month. Next month our Thanksgiving Craft takes place on Monday November 8.

Time for Tots

2010-10-01T07:07:00.000-07:00

After learning some Mother Goose rhymes, children chose a book to browse.

Time for Twos

2010-10-01T06:26:00.001-07:00

Look what we can do at TWO! Cut, color, glue... Woohoo! This week Mrs. Amera used a flannel board to share, Ask Mr. Bear by Marjorie Flack & a 5 little bears rhyme. Children were taught the "Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear turn around" lyrics and movements. Then created their own teddy bear paper bag puppet. I hope they had a "BEARY GOOD DAY"!

Drop- In Fall Craft

2010-09-29T13:05:00.000-07:00

On Monday, children of all ages stopped in to create their own "Leaf Man/Woman". If you missed this drop-in craft, try to stop in next month on October 18th for our Halloween Craft! Stop in anytime between the hours of 2:00pm - 8:00pm and join the FUN! Children of all ages are welcome to participate so feel free to bring a friend.

Programs Cancelled

2010-09-17T11:35:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, due to reasons beyond our control, the programs that were scheduled for next week have been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

1. 9/ 21/10 Library Mouse: A Friend's Tale Story & Snack Time, Grades K- 3, 4:00 - 4:45pm
2. 9/22/10 The first program of Time for Twos, Session A: 10:00 - 10:30 & Session B: 11:00 - 11:30
3. 9/23/10 Family Movie Night: Cars, All Ages, 7:00 - 9:00pm
4. 9/23/10 Time for Tots, Session A: 10:00 - 10:15 & Session B: 10:45 - 11:00

Disney Day Matinee

2010-09-15T08:51:00.001-07:00

Unfortunately, due to renovations in the Main Library's meeting room, this program has been CANCELLED .

Summer Reading Assignment?

2010-09-01T06:18:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to come in for your summer reading books! Read your books? No problem, come in and start your assignments or pick up another great story!

Make a Splash, Skating Event!

2010-08-13T10:55:00.000-07:00

Ready? Set? SKATE!

Mom's lending a hand!

Friends and Family!

Look Mom, "I can SKATE!"

Practice makes better!

Today at the Woodbridge Community Center Arenas Roller Rink, children celebrated

the conclusion of our summer reading club Make a Splash Read!

Please look for our facebook page for more photos!

Preschool Party!

2010-08-11T13:21:00.000-07:00

Today the Woodbridge Public Main Library threw a Preschool Party for all the children who participated in the summer reading club: Make a Splash READ! We enjoyed some music and dance activies, such as the Ocean Motion (to the tune of the hokey pokey), sang Baby Shark, and did the limbo! Then children enjoyed the different activity stations around the room. Children made their own Jellyfish and Beach Umbrella crafts, tossed a ring around a ship, enjoyed some FISH FOOD (snacks included: goldfish & swedish fish), and Pinned their favorite TALE on the Fish!

Look for more photos on our Woodbridge Public Library Facebook page!

Family Movie Night

2010-08-10T17:51:00.001-07:00

Join us tomorrow night between 7pm - 9pm. Bring your family, friends, snacks, and blankets! Everyone's welcome! Please come a little early to reserve your spot.

Book Bingo!

2010-08-10T16:12:00.000-07:00

Children LOVED playing for books and other prizes! These cards didn't have your typical numbers on them, they included characters from children's literature and children had a great time shouting BOOK BINGO!

Cut, Color, Create your own Octopus!

2010-07-31T12:37:00.000-07:00

Children who attended Preschool Storytime listened to Platypus by Chris Riddell & Moving Day by Robert Kalan, in addition to an octopus Ekaki Uta (a traditional draw and tell story).

Check out our facebook page for more pictures.

READING REWARDS!

2010-07-31T12:05:00.001-07:00

Don't forget to come in and collect all your book bucks by Friday, August 6th! Children will be able to collect their prizes until Friday August 27th!

All Make a SPLASH! Summer Reading Club participants grades

K - 7 are invited to our Skating Party on Friday, August 13th between 9:30am -11:30am. Parents must come in to collect the skating ticket. A special THANK YOU to the Woodbridge Community Center Arenas Roller Rink for collaborating with the Woodbridge Public Library.

Also, if you have a preschool child in our Make a SPASH! Summer Reading Club, they are invited to the Main library for a Preschool Party! A special THANK YOU to The Friends of the Library for contributing toward this party. Registration will be required for this party!

AAARRRRR you ready to read.... GREAT BOOKS?

2010-07-31T11:44:00.000-07:00

Children & adults enjoyed the Preschool Pirate theme! We read Shiver Me Letters: a pirate ABC by June Sobel, we did the Pirate Pokey, went on a TREASURE hunt and found two treasure chests (lucky for us we found READ tattoos)! Adults helped assemble our pirate swords and of course, we had to make a pirate hat! Everyone left as a PIRATE!

OUT OF THE SUN & INTO THE SAND!

2010-07-31T11:02:00.000-07:00

Two separate programs with the same result.... SAND ART! Children chose from a variety of images, then they peeled the sticker, and colored with sand! Children enjoyed playing with sand out of the SUN!

LOOK FOR MORE PHOTOS ON OUR NEW FACEBOOK PAGE!

Listen to your Summer Reading book- 2nd Grade

2010-07-31T10:43:00.000-07:00

Last Monday, at the Listen to your Summer Reading Book for Second Grade program, Ms. Susan read two stories and later children drew their favorite scenes from the stories. Stories shared were Tough Cookie by David Wisniewski and Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard.

Preschool Storytime- Beach Party

2010-07-19T11:31:00.001-07:00

For our last session of Preschool Storytime 1- Beach Party, children came dressed in swimsuits, skirts, or hawaiian shirts! Books read were Otto Goes to the Beach by Todd Parr and Beach Day by Karen Roosa. Children played games, limboed, and fingerpainted a beachball fan!

For more pictures look for us on FACEBOOK!

Watercolor Creations

2010-07-19T11:21:00.000-07:00

Last week, children in grades 4 - 7, made bookmarks.

After observing and following Ms. Sharon's direction and techniques, children created beautiful watercolor scenes.

Preschool Penguins

2010-07-09T13:12:00.000-07:00

This week we had a Penguin theme. First, we shared stories: Sergio Makes a Splash by Edel Rodriguez & If you were a Penguin by Wendell Minor. Then we learned a new Penguin rhyme, which goes like this: 1 baby penguin makes a wish, 2 baby penguins catch a fish, 3 baby penguins slip and slide, 4 baby penguins run and hide, 5 baby penguins look around calling, " Mama, Mama, Mama!" Now they are found! Finally, we went home with our very own Penguin Pal!

If you'd like to see more photos from this or another program look for Woodbridge Public Library on Facebook!

Create an Underwater Scene

2010-07-01T16:59:00.000-07:00

Creative kids created underwater creatures!

Library Mouse: Story, Snack, & Craft!

2010-07-01T15:39:00.000-07:00

Library Mouse by Daniel Kirk has inspired many new authors and illustrators in Woodbridge! After listening to the story, children had a chance to put together their own mini book, then created titles and illustrations for their new book. After all their hard work creating new books, children enjoyed some cookies and juice!

Summer Reading Kick-Off

2010-07-01T14:42:00.001-07:00

This year the Woodbridge Public Library hired Goowins Balloowins to kick-off our Summer Reading Club (Make a Splash Read!). During this event several traditional stories were shared and acted out by the children, costumes were quickly hand-made, and everyone walked out with something. Let's just say Goowins Balloowins was storytelling with a twist!

Time for TOTS!

2010-06-04T11:57:00.000-07:00

Time for Tots is always a pleasure, children between the ages of 12 -24 months begin to experience the joys of storytime. Surrounded by children their age, tots tune in when Mother Goose's famous rhymes are shared.

Oh no, Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep!

Just can't put this book down!

Gavin's begging for one more story!

Ethan picked out his 1st book & couldn't wait to start browsing!

Everyone spent some quality time with their loved ones!

Rock'n Library

2010-05-22T12:33:00.000-07:00

On May 19th, children enjoyed singing and dancing to our local guitarist, Miss Kristen Mullen's tunes! Together we enjoyed some classic children songs, such as, I've been working on the railroad & The More We Get Together. Children participated in creating lyrics to "Down by the Bay" & enjoyed dancing to the Hokey Pokey tune altering our body parts to represent parts of the guitar (ex. head, neck, tuners (ears), ribs, saddle, sound hole (mouth),etc.) Our fun didn't stop here, children decorated their own unique guitars!! Leaving with smiles, lyrics, and tattoos!

Monkeying Around at the Library

2010-05-05T10:37:00.000-07:00

Monkey see, Monkey do, our Monkeys love to hear stories, how about you?

Check out these stories: Jungle Bullies by Steven Kroll, Kiki's Blankie by Janie Bynum, Monkey and Me by Emily Gravett, I Love You, Little Monkey by Alan Durant OR pick up one of your favorite Curious George books by H.A. Rey TODAY!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party

2010-04-28T17:20:00.000-07:00

At the Woodbridge Public Library, many children have been enjoying Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, so we decided it was time to have a PARTY!

Children enjoyed an afternoon of fun! Activities included drawing your favorite character(s), creating your own diary or journal, testing their memories at our trivia table, stopping for snack time, and what's a party without a CHEESE TOUCH game? (similar to hot potato with a foam cheese) EVERYONE LEFT WITH A :O)

TIME FOR SPRING w/ THREES

2010-04-12T09:06:00.001-07:00

SPRING IS HERE @ the Library! Our creative kids made sunny scenes around the Very Hungry Caterpillar after enjoying the story by Eric Carle. The children helped Mrs. Amera act out the story!

SUPER STORYTIME

2010-04-06T17:51:00.000-07:00

These super heros were ready for SUPER stories, so after we sang our ABCs and named some super heros, they were ready for SuperHero ABC by Bob McLeod! Then they soared with their capes, made their masks, and showed me their super strengths!

Time for Threes

2010-03-17T13:45:00.000-07:00

LUCKY ME.... I'm THREE! This week we were lucky to be in Mrs. Amera's storytime. Stories shared were Good Luck Bear by Greg Foley and Platypus and the Lucky Day by Chris Riddell. We twirled to Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear song and learned a new Color Song. Marched, hopped, and shook to Art Garfunkel's Good Luck Charm. Then made rainbow windsocks to twirl in the breeze!

Registration for Preschool storytime begins tomorrow (3/18/10). If your child is 3, 4, or 5 you can call us at 732-634-4450 ext. 7140. All classes are held Wednesday mornings, please call for more details.

Drop-In St. Patrick's Day Craft

2010-03-17T12:14:00.000-07:00

Our Leprechauns were busy building, designing, and decorating their hats!

Have a special St. Patrick's Day!

Time for Threes

2010-03-11T09:21:00.000-08:00

It's great to be THREE!

After listening to Tip, Tip, Dig, Dig by Emma Garcia and Who Made This Cake? by
Chihiro Nakagawa; We learned a new fingerplay called Traffic Lights, marched to music, and constructed our own roads! If you or someone you know has a three, four, or five year old sign up for our Preschool Storytime begins on Thursday, March 18th. Program dates are 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28 and there are two sessions to choose from 10:00-10:45am or 11:15am - 12:00pm. Don't miss out on a FUN & FREE progam!

The Cat in the Hat

2010-03-11T09:11:00.000-08:00

The Cat in the Hat will be making crafts all over town! If you missed the programs at the Main and Henry Inman Library, contact the Iselin Branch at 732-726-7073 (program 3/16, 4-5pm) or Fords Branch at 732-726-7071 (program 3/18, 4-5pm) to register and meet the Cat in the Hat!

Dr. Seuss's Birthday

2010-02-25T07:33:00.000-08:00

You are invited to Dr. Seuss's birthday party! Come celebrate at the Woodbridge Public Library, on Tuesday, March 2nd. The party starts at 7pm with the movie Horton Hears a Who! Please tell all your friends and family and join us for a fun-filled evening. Also joining us will be The Cat in the Hat so don't forget your cameras!

Pennies for Peace

2010-02-16T15:22:00.000-08:00

Come in and help support our Pennies for Peace collection. According to the Pennies for Peace website, The Pennies for Peace program is designed to help students broaden their awareness of cultural horizons and shows them that they can make a positive impact on a global scale one penny at a time. While a penny is virtually worthless in United States, in impoverished countries it buys a pencil and opens the door to literacy. For more information go to http://www.penniesforpeace.org/

Time for Tots

2010-02-09T17:39:00.001-08:00

Time for stories, fingerplays, and fun at the age of ONE! Time for Tots is a special program for children 12 - 24 months.

Time for Twos

2010-02-05T13:28:00.001-08:00

On this snowy day, children had a great time listening to snow stories, singing snow tunes such as "I'm a little snowman", and making snowy scenes!

Class Visit

2010-02-05T09:09:00.000-08:00

Are you a teacher? Would you like to schedule a class visit? Contact a children's librarian to schedule a class visit TODAY! A children's librarian will offer a 45 minute program that includes a story, tour of the children's room, and book selection.

Drop- In Winter Craft

2010-01-14T08:50:00.000-08:00

This month we

decided to warm up with mittens! Children of all ages stopped by and created a pair of mittens. Although each child left with their own unique decoration, they all enjoyed some time at their library. This month make time to read or re-read the old Ukrainian story, The Mitten.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2010-01-06T09:52:00.000-08:00

Wishing you all a happy New Year, full of new and exciting books!

Preschool Storytime

2009-12-23T09:18:00.000-08:00

Stories, stories, stories we LOVE storytime! We loved our books, I Love Planes! by Philemon Sturges and Pilot Pups by Michelle Meadows. We loved our songs: (acting out) The Airplane Song by Laurie Berkner and I'm a Little Airplane. We loved our airplane craft. But most of all, we loved being together!

Seasons Readings

2009-12-21T16:50:00.000-08:00

NO HOMEWORK? Come in and read a book! Then take some stories home for later.

Drop-In Holiday Craft

2009-12-21T16:04:00.000-08:00

Children of all ages were able to stop by the library between 2:00pm - 8:00pm and create their own gingerbread person ornament. Some left with gingerbread men/boys, some left with gingerbread women/girls, and others left with a craft and their favorite gingerbread books!

Don't forget to drop by next month on January 11th betweem 2:00pm - 8:00pm for another fun craft.

Preschool Storytime

2009-12-17T08:07:00.000-08:00

This week we enjoyed some of Mo Willems's famous pigeon books. We read, Pigeon finds a Hot Dog! & Pigeon wants a Puppy! Danced around to the Wheels on the Bus from the CD Songs kids love to sing by Brian Green. Finally, ending our session with a pigeon craft. "Pigeon finds a HOME!" Children enjoyed the pigeon puppets and could enjoy creating more and more stories at home.