County Library Announces December Events for Children

COURT HOUSE – The Cape May County Library will hold the following events for children during the month of December.
4-H Cloverbuds Youth Development Program
The Cape May County Library invites children, ages 5-8, to register for a workshop hosted by Cape May County’s 4-H Foundation. The program will be held at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 20. It will take place at the Lower Cape Branch library, located at 2600 Bayshore Road in the Villas.
Children ages 5-8 are invited to a workshop hosted by Cape May County’s 4-H Foundation. Each month, there will be hands-on activities to introduce children to a wide variety of 4-H project experiences. Parents and guardians encouraged to attend with their children. Pre-registration is required, please call the Cape May County 4-H Office at (609) 465-5115.
Registration is required for this program to reserve a place.
Art @ the Library in Lower!
The Cape May County Library invites children, ages 6-10 to Art @ the Library presented by the Cape May Center for Community Arts. The program will take place at the Lower Cape Branch Library Dec. 6, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. The Lower Cape Branch Library is located at 2600 Bayshore Road in the Villas.
Children ages six through ten are invited to enjoy Art @ the Library. Activities combine literature and art where children read a book and create a work of art using a variety of media and styles. Parental participation is welcomed. These programs are presented by the Community Center for the Arts. For more information, call (609) 884-7525.
Registration is not required for these events.
Family Dance Party
The Cape May County Library invites kids, ages 2-5, and their caregivers to attend a Family Dance Party to be held Dec. 7 at 10:00 a.m. The program will take place at the Main Branch of the library, located at 30 W. Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House.
Kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to come show off their dance skills at the Court House Library! Put on your dancing shoes, bring your family, and join us for a fun interactive program featuring music, movement and more!
Registration is not required for this event.
Art @ the Library in Cape May!
The Cape May County Library invites children, ages 6-10 to Art @ the Library presented by the Cape May Center for Community Arts. The program will take place at the Cape May City Branch Library Dec. 7, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. The Cape May City Branch Library is located on Ocean & Hughes Streets in Cape May.
Children ages six through ten are invited to enjoy Art @ the Library. Activities combine literature and art where children read a book and create a work of art using a variety of media and styles. Parental participation is welcomed. These programs are presented by the Community Center for the Arts. For more information, call (609) 884-7525.
Registration is not required for these events.
Art @ the Library in Wildwood Crest!
The Cape May County Library invites children, ages 6-10 to Art @ the Library presented by the Cape May Center for Community Arts. The program will take place at the Wildwood Crest Branch Library Dec. 4, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The Wildwood Crest Branch Library is located at 6300 Atlantic Avenue in Wildwood Crest.
Children ages six through ten are invited to enjoy Art @ the Library. Activities combine literature and art where children read a book and create a work of art using a variety of media and styles. Parental participation is welcomed. These programs are presented by the Community Center for the Arts. For more information, call (609) 884-7525.
Registration is not required for these events.
Family Movies
The Cape May County Library invites children, ages 6-12, and their families to attend our Family Movie programs. The screening will be at 2:00 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Main Branch of the Library located at 30 W. Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House.
Kids, ages 6-12, and their families are invited to watch this month’s featured film on our big screen with surround sound! Watch the movie, enjoy snacks and drinks, and do a fun craft at your library! This month’s filmis rated G.
Registration is not required for this event.
Holiday Ornament Painting
The Cape May County Library invites kids, ages 4-12, to Holiday Ornament Painting with Island Studio Pottery! The program will be held at three of the library’s branches in December, and kids can register for one of the three sessions.
Everyone will choose their own ornament to paint. Pottery will be collected, taken to be fired in the kiln, and returned to the library to be picked up.
Join the fun at the following events:
Dec. 4
6:00 p.m. – Stone Harbor Branch, 9516 2^nd Ave. in Stone Harbor, (368-6809)
Dec. 6
6:00 p.m. – Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road in the Villas, (886-8999)
Dec. 8
6:00 p.m. – Main Branch, 30 W. Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House, (463-6354)
Registration is required to attend this event as space is limited. To register, or for additional information please contact the Children’s Room at (609) 463-6354, email children@cmclibrary.org, or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
LEGO Clubs
The Cape May County Library invites children, ages 5 to 12 years old, and their caregivers to attend our LEGO Clubs. LEGO Club will be held at four of the library’s branches throughout December.
In order to develop a theme for each meeting, we’ll read books to get ideas about what to construct and then bring out the LEGOs and build, build, build! Parents are encouraged to stay through the meetings and build with their kids.
Join the fun at the following events:
Dec. 2
11:00 a.m. – Main Branch, 30 W. Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House, (463-6354)
Dec. 7
4:30 p.m. – Upper Cape Branch, 2050 Route 631 in Petersburg, (628-2607)
Dec. 13        
4:00 p.m. – Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave in Wildwood Crest, (463-6354)
Dec. 14           
4:00 p.m. – Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road in the Villas, (886-8999)
Registration is not required for these programs.
Sugarplum Storytimes
The Cape May County Library invites children, ages 2 to 6 years old, and their families to come celebrate the season with a holiday storytime in their jammies. We will read holiday stories, sing songs, and decorate cookies.
Join the fun at the following events throughout December:
Dec. 4
10:00 a.m. – Woodbine Branch, 800 Monroe St. in Woodbine, (861-2501)
Dec. 6
6:00 p.m. – Main Branch, 30 W. Mechanic St. in Cape May Court House, (463-6354)
Dec. 11
10:30 a.m. – Cape May Branch, 110 Ocean St. in Cape May, (884-6586)
6:00 p.m. – Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave. in Wildwood Crest, (463-6354)
Dec. 13
10:00 a.m. – Upper Cape Branch, 2050 Route 631 in Petersburg, (628-2607)
6:00 p.m. – Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road in the Villas, (886-8999)
Dec. 14
6:00 p.m. – Stone Harbor Branch, 9516 2^nd Ave. in Stone Harbor, (368-6809)
Dec. 18
6:00 p.m. – Sea Isle City, 4800 Central Ave. in Sea Isle, (263-7301)
Registration is not required for these programs.
Kitchen Wizards
The Cape May County Library invites kids, ages 5-12, to Kitchen Wizards! The program will take place twice Dec. 16and kids can register for one of the two sessions. The first session will take place at 12:00 p.m. and the second session will take place at 1:30 p.m. The programs will be held at the Main Branch of the Library, located at 30 W. Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House.
Kitchen Wizards helps kids discover the magic of cooking, one bite at a time, through culinary enrichment programs. Plenty of samples to take home and copies of recipes provided. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to participate. Space is limited and registration is required. Recipes are not guaranteed to be nut-free.
Kitchen Wizards is a division of Kathy’s Just Desserts, Inc. For more information, please visit www.kitchenwizards.info.
Registration is required to attend this event as space is limited. Parents or guardians must sign a waiver at the time of registration. To register, or for additional information please contact the Children’s Room at (609) 463-6354, email children@cmclibrary.org, or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
Stories with Santa
The Cape May County Library invites kids and their families to attend a Stories with Santa event to be held Dec. 22 at 1p.m. Hear Santa read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and join him for a picture! Be sure to bring a camera for this wonderful photo opportunity.
The program will take place at the Main Branch of the library, located at 30 W. Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House, and is presented in partnership with the Cape May County Sheriff’s office.
Registration is not required for this event. For additional information please contact the Children’s Room at (609) 463-6354 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.