Clubs and Programs for Kindergartners and Above
Read below to see the programs we offer at the library for children age 5 and up. Keep checking back to get up-to-date program information.
On Going Programs:
LEGO Club
Every other Wednesday, 4:00-5:00
(Ages 5 & up)
We provide the LEGOs, you bring the imagination! Join with other LEGO lovers, and see what you can create!
Check the Calendar tab for dates.
July Crafternoons!
Every Monday in July @ 4:00 - 4:45
Every Monday in July we'll be unleashing our inner crafter! We'll be making things like Galaxy Jars, 3-D artwork and popped bubble art. Check back later for more information about the project of the day. Registration will be required in efforts to have the right amount of supplies.
Special Events:
Art Kids Academy: Libraries Rock (ages 5-14)
Wednesday, June 27th @ 4:30-5:30
Get a chance to see real instruments, like violins, guitars and bongos. Practice a drum solo with rythym sticks and listen to all types of music- from classical to electronic. Watch a demo of how a song is made, and end with a musically-inspired drawing project. *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
STEAM: Catapult Making (ages 9-11)
Saturday, July 7th @ 11:00 - 11:45
Become an engineer for the day! Use measuring and data collecting skills to create a working catapult. Led by a K-2 STEM teacher. *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Kinetic Sand Castles and DIY Chalk (ages 6-10)
Tuesday, July 10th @ 4:00 - 5:00
Whip up a batch of your own sidewalk chalk, then make some kinetic sand! Who can build the best sand castle? *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
STEAM: Egg Drop Challenge (ages 8 & up)
Thursday, July 12th @ 6:30-7:30
Use different materials to create a vessel that will allow an egg to drop to the ground without cracking. *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Slime and Lava Lamps! (ages 9-11)
Saturday, July 14th @ 11:00 - 11:45
Whip up a batch of slime and see how easy it is to create your own lava lamps using oil, water and food coloring! This activity will also be led by a K-2 STEM teacher. *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Art Kids Academy: Pop Art Music (ages 7-14)
Wednesday, July 18th @ 4:00 - 5:15
Music will really POP in this Warhol-inspired art program. After learning about the famous artist kids will create their own Pop Art design. *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Fossil Dig (ages 7 and up)
Tuesday, July 24th @ 4:30-5:30
Fossil-hunter John Miller brings his knowledge, his fossils, and plenty of material for budding archaeologists to sift through. Can you find the shark teeth, coral, sea urchin spines and more in the fossil material? Whatever you find, you keep! *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Art Kids Academy: Water Color Sheet Music (ages 7-14)
Wednesday, August 1st @ 4:00 - 5:15
Learn about sheet music, notes, bars and staff as you create an artwork of a singing bird on Sheet Music Paper. *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Kinetic Sand Castles and DIY Chalk (ages 6 and up)
Thursday, August 9th @ 6:30 - 7:30
Whip up a batch of sidewalk chalk, then make your own kinetic sand! Who can build the best sand castle? *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Mad Science: Spin, Pop, Boom! (all ages)
Monday, August 13th @ 1:00 - 1:45
Are you ready for some wild and wacky science? You will witness amazing feats of chemistry as we explore all sorts of spectacular reactions. Mutating hands, slimy goo, melting heads, elephant toothpaste and an explosive ending! *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
DIY Spa: Shower Jellies and Bath Bombs (ages 9 & up)
Tuesday, August 21st @ 1:00
We'll try our hand at shower jellies, then mix up some relaxing bath bombs. *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Straw Rocket Challenge! (ages 7 and up)
Saturday, August 25th @ 1:00
Build a rocket out of a straw! You’ll even be able to test out launches! *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
On Going Programs:
LEGO Club
Every other Wednesday, 4:00-5:00
(Ages 5 & up)
We provide the LEGOs, you bring the imagination! Join with other LEGO lovers, and see what you can create!
Check the Calendar tab for dates.
July Crafternoons!
Every Monday in July @ 4:00 - 4:45
Every Monday in July we'll be unleashing our inner crafter! We'll be making things like Galaxy Jars, 3-D artwork and popped bubble art. Check back later for more information about the project of the day. Registration will be required in efforts to have the right amount of supplies.
Special Events:
Art Kids Academy: Libraries Rock (ages 5-14)
Wednesday, June 27th @ 4:30-5:30
Get a chance to see real instruments, like violins, guitars and bongos. Practice a drum solo with rythym sticks and listen to all types of music- from classical to electronic. Watch a demo of how a song is made, and end with a musically-inspired drawing project. *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
STEAM: Catapult Making (ages 9-11)
Saturday, July 7th @ 11:00 - 11:45
Become an engineer for the day! Use measuring and data collecting skills to create a working catapult. Led by a K-2 STEM teacher. *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Kinetic Sand Castles and DIY Chalk (ages 6-10)
Tuesday, July 10th @ 4:00 - 5:00
Whip up a batch of your own sidewalk chalk, then make some kinetic sand! Who can build the best sand castle? *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
STEAM: Egg Drop Challenge (ages 8 & up)
Thursday, July 12th @ 6:30-7:30
Use different materials to create a vessel that will allow an egg to drop to the ground without cracking. *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Slime and Lava Lamps! (ages 9-11)
Saturday, July 14th @ 11:00 - 11:45
Whip up a batch of slime and see how easy it is to create your own lava lamps using oil, water and food coloring! This activity will also be led by a K-2 STEM teacher. *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Art Kids Academy: Pop Art Music (ages 7-14)
Wednesday, July 18th @ 4:00 - 5:15
Music will really POP in this Warhol-inspired art program. After learning about the famous artist kids will create their own Pop Art design. *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Fossil Dig (ages 7 and up)
Tuesday, July 24th @ 4:30-5:30
Fossil-hunter John Miller brings his knowledge, his fossils, and plenty of material for budding archaeologists to sift through. Can you find the shark teeth, coral, sea urchin spines and more in the fossil material? Whatever you find, you keep! *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Art Kids Academy: Water Color Sheet Music (ages 7-14)
Wednesday, August 1st @ 4:00 - 5:15
Learn about sheet music, notes, bars and staff as you create an artwork of a singing bird on Sheet Music Paper. *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Kinetic Sand Castles and DIY Chalk (ages 6 and up)
Thursday, August 9th @ 6:30 - 7:30
Whip up a batch of sidewalk chalk, then make your own kinetic sand! Who can build the best sand castle? *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Mad Science: Spin, Pop, Boom! (all ages)
Monday, August 13th @ 1:00 - 1:45
Are you ready for some wild and wacky science? You will witness amazing feats of chemistry as we explore all sorts of spectacular reactions. Mutating hands, slimy goo, melting heads, elephant toothpaste and an explosive ending! *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
DIY Spa: Shower Jellies and Bath Bombs (ages 9 & up)
Tuesday, August 21st @ 1:00
We'll try our hand at shower jellies, then mix up some relaxing bath bombs. *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
Straw Rocket Challenge! (ages 7 and up)
Saturday, August 25th @ 1:00
Build a rocket out of a straw! You’ll even be able to test out launches! *registration required* (to register, call 973-334-2980 or email anne.ogorman@boontonholmeslibrary.org *registration begins June 18th)
