CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT

 

 

 

 

 

  
Tween Programs
 

Summer Reading Club

 

Fun Sites for Kids

 

 

For Two Year Olds: Toddler Storytime

A 30-minute interactive experience for 2 year olds and a parent. Each session includes stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. A wonderful way to provide a first group experience for a child and a great source of ideas for parents, too!  Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer sessions are available. Check our Blog for current programs.

For Three and Four Year Olds: Preschool Storytime

Three and four year olds enjoy stories, nursery rhymes and songs in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. A great way to prepare children for their first preschool or kindergarten experience away from Mom and Dad. Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer sessions are available. Check our Blog for current programs.

For Children in Kindergarten Through Grade 3: School Age Programs

Our after-school programs are held every Thursday afternoon from 4:00 - 4:45. They cover a variety of activites, including storytimes, movie programs, craft programs, Book Bingo and multimedia programs which include stories, a craft and a movie. All programs are structured to promote a love of reading and books and are geared to children ages 5-9. Registration for each program begins on the preceding Thursday. Check our Blog for current programs.

For Children in Grades 4 - 6

Programs for this age group are held throughout the year. In the past, we have had origami workshops, baseball card swaps, basket-making workshops, Book Bingo, movies and more. These programs are announced on our monthly calendar and registration for each program or series of programs begins exactly one week in advance. Check our Blog for current programs.

For Tweens (Grades 4 - 8)

Join our new club featuring cool programs just for you!  CPR training, babysitting certification courses, scrapbooking and much more.  Call today to see what exciting program is available next!   Check our Blog for current programs.

Summer Reading Program

Studies have shown that children who do not practice their reading skills during the summer fall behind their peers when school starts again in the fall. For this reason, the Neptune Public Library offers a program of reading incentives to make it fun for children to sharpen their skills while school is not in session. Weekly raffles, activity sheets, fast-food burgers and a party at the end of the summer all create an atmosphere of excitement and a desire to read. Call the Children's Department for dates and registration information.