COURT HOUSE — County Library Offers 4-H Youth Development Program:
The Cape May County Library invites children, ages 5-8, to register for a six-week workshop hosted by Cape May County’s 4-H Foundation. The programs will be held at 5:30 p.m. every Wed., starting Oct. 8 and 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 six week workshop hosted by Cape May County’s 4-H Foundation. Each week, there will be hands-on activities to introduce children to the 4-H Youth Development Program. There are only 10 spaces available, please register by calling (609) 465-5115.
Registration is required for this program to reserve a place. For additional information please contact the Children’s Room at (609) 463-6354 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts 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 every Thurs. throughout Oct. 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. For additional information please contact the Children’s Room at (609) 463-6354 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts 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 every Wed. throughout Oct. from 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. For additional information please contact the Children’s Room at (609) 463-6354 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts 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 every Tues. throughout Oct. from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The Wildwood Crest Branch Library is located at 6301 Ocean 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. For additional information please contact the Children’s Room at (609) 463-6354 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Family Movies:
The Cape May County Library invites children, ages 6-12, and their families to attend our Family Movie program. A screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone will be held at 6:00 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Main Branch of the Library, located at 30 W. Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House. A second screening will be held at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Lower Cape Branch of the Library, located at 2600 Bayshore Road in the Villas.
Kids, ages 6-12, and their families are invited to watch the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone on our big screen with surround sound! Watch the movie, enjoy snacks and drinks, and relax for free at your library! (P.S. Don’t forget to join us Oct. 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the Court House Library for our Harry Potter Halloween Party!) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is rated PG.
Registration is not required for this event. For additional information, please contact the Children’s Room at (609) 463-6354, email children@cmclibrary.org, or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Glow in the Dark Storytime:
The Cape May County Library invites children, ages 4 and up, to a Glow in the Dark Storytime. The program will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30. The program will take place at the Lower Cape Branch of the Library, located at 2600 Bayshore Road in the Villas.
We are turning the lights out for this storytime! Children, ages 4 and up, are in for a treat as we share glowing stories, puppet shows and a craft. Please note: While the room will not be pitch black, it will be dark for the majority of the program.
Registration is not required for this program. For additional information please contact the Children’s Room at (609) 463-6354 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts a Homeschool Open House:
The Cape May County Library invites families to a Homeschool Social to be held at 1:00 p.m. Oct. 10. The program will take place at the Main Branch of the library, located at 30 W. Mechanic Street.
Join us for our annual Homeschool Open House! This year the focus will be on books. Learn what’s new in the collection and maybe find a new favorite book. This will be a hands on event for families. There will be snacks and time for socializing.
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.
County Library Hosts a Homeschool Social:
The Cape May County Library invites families to a Homeschool Social to be held at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 17. The program will take place at the Lower Cape Branch library, located at 2600 Bayshore Road in the Villas.
The Lower Cape Library invites all families in the area who homeschool their children to a monthly social. Each month, we will explore a different subject area with stories and activities for the children. We will also provide books for further reading, and demonstrate databases and internet sources which you can access from your home computer. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with other families who homeschool and explore the library’s vast resources.
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.
County Library Hosts Harry Potter Halloween Party:
The Cape May County Library invites children, ages 6-12, and their families to attend a Harry Potter Halloween Party. This event will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 29. The party will be held at the Main Branch of the Library located at 30 W. Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House.
Young witches and wizards (ages 6-12) and their families are invited to attend a Halloween Party at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry! Come dressed as your favorite character from the Harry Potter series for an evening of games, crafts, trivia, treats, and more. We will also be featuring creepy critters from the NJ Nature Center.
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.
County Library Hosts LEGO Club:
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 September.
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:
Oct. 1:
4:30 p.m. – Upper Cape Branch, 2050 Route 631 in Petersburg, (628-2607)
Oct. 4:
11:00 a.m. – Main Branch, 30 W. Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House, (463-6354)
Oct. 9:
4:00 p.m. – Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road in the Villas, (886-8999)
Oct. 15:
4:30 p.m. – Sea Isle City Branch, 4800 Central Ave in Sea Isle City, (263-7301)
Registration is not required for this program. For additional information, please contact the Children’s Room at (609) 463-6354 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Preschool Dance Party:
The Cape May County Library invites children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers to attend a “Preschool Dance Party.” The Preschool Dance Party will take place Oct. 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Branch located at 30 W. Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House.
Children are invited to show off their amazing dance moves! The librarians will be playing some of the hippest tunes for the kids and teaching some awesome dance moves.
No registration is required for this event. For additional information, please contact the Children’s Room at (609) 463-6354 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Pumpkin Hay Ride:
The Cape May County Library invites children and their families to join us for a Pumpkin Hay Ride. The program will be held at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Lower Cape Branch of the Library, located at 2600 Bayshore Road in the Villas.
Adults and children alike are welcome to celebrate the best parts of autumn with us as we take a hay ride through a local pumpkin patch. We will meet at the Lower Library for a short presentation on pumpkins and other fall squash, then drive the short distance to Les Rae’s Farm at the beanery for a hay ride, after which patrons will be able to choose a pumpkin in the field to take home. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and all patrons must register beforehand.
Registration is required for this event. To register, or for additional information please contact the Children’s Room at (609) 463-6354 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Rainbow Loom Club:
The Cape May County Library invites kids, ages 10-18, to join us for Rainbow Loom Club. The program will be held at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 14. It will take place at the Lower Cape Branch of the Library located at 2600 Bayshore Road in the Villas.
Learn new patterns for the Rainbow Loom and meet with friends at the Rainbow Loom Club, a monthly meeting for ages 10-18. Jennifer Bolton will be on hand to teach a new style every month. Bring your own loom and bands, or use ours.
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.
County Library Hosts Star Wars Reads Day:
The Cape May County Library invites children, ages 4-12, to attend our Star Wars Reads Day celebration. The program will be held at 1:00 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Main Branch of the Library, located at 30 W. Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House.
Children, ages 4-12, and their families are invited to join the force in our celebration of reading and Star Wars with games, stories, crafts and activities inspired by your favorite Star Wars characters! Make it even more fun by coming in costume!
Registration is not required for this program. For additional information please contact the Children’s Room at (609) 463-6354 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Tween Game Day:
The Cape May County Library invites tweens, ages 10-14, to join us for Tween Game Days. This event will take place at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23. The event will be held at the Lower Cape Branch of the Library located at 2600 Bayshore Road in the Villas.
Tweens, ages 10-14, are invited to the Lower Cape Library to play board games, card games, and Wii games. Snacks will be served.
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.
County Library Hosts Youth Yoga:
The Cape May County Library invites children, ages 7-12 to a series of Youth Yoga sessions to be held at 3:30 p.m. every Thurs. in Oct. The programs will take place at the Lower Cape Branch library, located at 2600 Bayshore Road in the Villas.
Kids ages 7-12 are invited to come to the Lower Cape Library and join Tammy, a certified children’s yoga instructor for 5 sessions of yoga for youth. This class will explore the practice of yoga by learning basic postures, breathing techniques, learning the art of movement and of being still. Feel free to bring a yoga mat and wear loose fitted clothing that allows for movement.
Registration is not required for this program. For additional information please contact the Children’s Room at (609) 463-6354 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
