Children's Department
Vote for Books
It’s kids’ choice! Vote for the books you think should win the 2026 Garden State Children’s Book Awards.
Grades 6-8: Join Project Thrive
Project Thrive is designed to support the growth, well-being, and overall success of middle school students. Please click below to learn more!
Upcoming Events
Mrs. Chen's Memorial Mid Autumn Festival Program
09/14/26
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Type: aaa, Special Event
Age Group: Adults, Children, Elementary School
Play & Learn (under 5 years old)
09/08/26
10:30am - 11:15am
Type: aaa, Special Event
Age Group: Adults, Babies, Children, Pre-K
Take Home Craft: Rosh Hashanah Craft
09/08/26
12:00am - 12:00am
Type: aaa, Take-Home Kit
Age Group: Adults, Children
Project Thrive: Building Character, Confidence, & Community - Grades 6, 7, & 8
09/08/26
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Type: and Self Care, Community Partnership, Focus: Wellness, Health & Wellness, Mindfulness, Special Event
Age Group: Adults, Children, Middle School
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Help with Homework & More
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Category: Homework, Online Learning, Students & Teachers, Test Prep
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Recommended Audience: Kids, Teens
Category: Online Learning, Research, Students & Teachers
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Recommended Audience: Kids
Category: Homework, Online Learning, Students & Teachers, Test Prep
Access Available: Remote
Recommended Audience: Adults, Kids, Teens
Read, Listen, & Stream
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Latest Blog Posts from the Children's Dept
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah by stopping by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a take & make Rosh Hashanah craft available starting September 8th My Shofar A Turkish...
Which books should win the Garden State Children’s Book Award 2027? Children can vote for their favorite nominees from now until November 30th. The nominated books...
WOW! During the last week of our Summer Challenge, our patrons helped us decorate loads of T. rex pictures! They are hanging up all over our Mesozoic Marvels wall...