January 2025 Events
Read to Daisy the Therapy Dog
Mon, January 20, 2025, 3:00 pm
Children can register for a 15-minute time slot to practice their reading with therapy dog Daisy. Please call or email our Youth Services Librarian, Karen, at 732-572-2750 or email her at kjarzabski @hpplnj.org to check availability and register. You may register for as many dates as you would like.
Rainbow Reads Book Group
Mon, January 20, 2025, 7:00 pm
Join the Adult Services department and the Pride Center of NJ for Rainbow Reads! January is Muslim Heritage Month in New Jersey, and we will be reading Hijab Butch Blues: A Memoir, by Lamya H. Click here to reserve a copy of the book! Book description: A queer hijabi Muslim immigrant survives her coming-of-age by […]
Tot Time
Tue, January 21, 2025, 10:30 am
Stories, songs, movement, and rhymes for children ages 2-3.
Books & Babies
Wed, January 22, 2025, 10:30 am
Lapsit Storytime for caregivers and their little ones ages newborn to 24 months. Each session will be about 20 minutes of simple songs, finger plays, bounces & stories. NO registration required!
Book Break Storytime
Wed, January 22, 2025, 3:30 pm
Stories, songs, and movement for children ages 4-5 years old.
Read to Daisy the Therapy Dog
Mon, January 27, 2025, 3:00 pm
Children can register for a 15-minute time slot to practice their reading with therapy dog Daisy. Please call or email our Youth Services Librarian, Karen, at 732-572-2750 or email her at kjarzabski @hpplnj.org to check availability and register. You may register for as many dates as you would like.
Adult Game Night
Mon, January 27, 2025, 6:30 pm
Join other adults to play board games and card games in a friendly, welcoming environment! We’ll provide games, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Library Meeting Room
Tot Time
Tue, January 28, 2025, 10:30 am
Stories, songs, movement, and rhymes for children ages 2-3.
Books & Babies
Wed, January 29, 2025, 10:30 am
Lapsit Storytime for caregivers and their little ones ages newborn to 24 months. Each session will be about 20 minutes of simple songs, finger plays, bounces & stories. NO registration required!
Book Break Storytime
Wed, January 29, 2025, 3:30 pm
Stories, songs, and movement for children ages 4-5 years old.
Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids
Thu, January 30, 2025, 3:00 pm
Discuss a different graphic novel each month and do a fun activity that goes along with the book. For students in grades 3-6. Registration is required. January: The Cardboard Kingdom by: Chad Sell February: Pawcasso by: Remy Lai Let us know if you need help placing a hold on the book each month!
February 2025 Events
Read to Daisy the Therapy Dog
Mon, February 3, 2025, 3:00 pm
Children can register for a 15-minute time slot to practice their reading with therapy dog Daisy. Please call or email our Youth Services Librarian, Karen, at 732-572-2750 or email her at kjarzabski @hpplnj.org to check availability and register. You may register for as many dates as you would like.
Pajama Storytime
Mon, February 3, 2025, 6:15 pm
Wind down with some bedtime stories at this family storytime!
Tot Time
Tue, February 4, 2025, 10:30 am
Stories, songs, movement, and rhymes for children ages 2-3.
Books & Babies
Wed, February 5, 2025, 10:30 am
Lapsit Storytime for caregivers and their little ones ages newborn to 24 months. Each session will be about 20 minutes of simple songs, finger plays, bounces & stories. NO registration required!
Book Break Storytime
Wed, February 5, 2025, 3:30 pm
Stories, songs, and movement for children ages 4-5 years old.
LEGO Club
Thu, February 6, 2025, 3:00 pm
Build with LEGO with your friends! Each month will feature new LEGO challenges to try! For children in grades K-5.
Read to Daisy the Therapy Dog
Mon, February 10, 2025, 3:00 pm
Children can register for a 15-minute time slot to practice their reading with therapy dog Daisy. Please call or email our Youth Services Librarian, Karen, at 732-572-2750 or email her at kjarzabski @hpplnj.org to check availability and register. You may register for as many dates as you would like.
Tot Time
Tue, February 11, 2025, 10:30 am
Stories, songs, movement, and rhymes for children ages 2-3.
Crochet & Knitting Group
Tue, February 11, 2025, 6:30 pm
Calling all knitters and crocheters! The Crochet & Knitting Group will meet at the library on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All levels of experience are welcome! However, please note that this is not a class. It is a drop-in group for people to crochet and knit with others and share […]
Books & Babies
Wed, February 12, 2025, 10:30 am
Lapsit Storytime for caregivers and their little ones ages newborn to 24 months. Each session will be about 20 minutes of simple songs, finger plays, bounces & stories. NO registration required!
Book Break Storytime
Wed, February 12, 2025, 3:30 pm
Stories, songs, and movement for children ages 4-5 years old.
Winter Snow Globe Craft for Kids
Thu, February 13, 2025, 3:00 pm
Thursday, February 13, 3 pm Create a miniature winter snow globe to display in your home! (This is a waterless snow globe craft.) For students in grades K-5. Registration is required.
Read to Daisy the Therapy Dog
Mon, February 17, 2025, 3:00 pm
Children can register for a 15-minute time slot to practice their reading with therapy dog Daisy. Please call or email our Youth Services Librarian, Karen, at 732-572-2750 or email her at kjarzabski @hpplnj.org to check availability and register. You may register for as many dates as you would like.
Rainbow Reads Book Group
Mon, February 17, 2025, 7:00 pm
Join the Adult Services department and the Pride Center of NJ for Rainbow Reads! We will be discussing Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States, by Samantha Allen. This program will take place at the Pride Center of New Jersey, 85 Raritan Ave #100, Highland Park. Book description: A trans reporter’s narrative tour through […]
Book Break Storytime
Wed, February 19, 2025, 3:30 pm
Stories, songs, and movement for children ages 4-5 years old.
Read to Daisy the Therapy Dog
Mon, February 24, 2025, 3:00 pm
Children can register for a 15-minute time slot to practice their reading with therapy dog Daisy. Please call or email our Youth Services Librarian, Karen, at 732-572-2750 or email her at kjarzabski @hpplnj.org to check availability and register. You may register for as many dates as you would like.
Adult Game Night
Mon, February 24, 2025, 6:30 pm
Join other adults to play board games and card games in a friendly, welcoming environment! We’ll provide games, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Library Meeting Room
Book Break Storytime
Wed, February 26, 2025, 3:30 pm
Stories, songs, and movement for children ages 4-5 years old.
Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids
Thu, February 27, 2025, 3:00 pm
Discuss a different graphic novel each month and do a fun activity that goes along with the book. For students in grades 3-6. Registration is required. February: Pawcasso by: Remy Lai Let us know if you need help placing a hold on the book each month!
March 2025 Events
Crochet & Knitting Group
Tue, March 11, 2025, 6:30 pm
Calling all knitters and crocheters! The Crochet & Knitting Group will meet at the library on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All levels of experience are welcome! However, please note that this is not a class. It is a drop-in group for people to crochet and knit with others and share […]
Adult Game Night
Mon, March 24, 2025, 6:30 pm
Join other adults to play board games and card games in a friendly, welcoming environment! We’ll provide games, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Library Meeting Room
April 2025 Events
Crochet & Knitting Group
Tue, April 8, 2025, 6:30 pm
Calling all knitters and crocheters! The Crochet & Knitting Group will meet at the library on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All levels of experience are welcome! However, please note that this is not a class. It is a drop-in group for people to crochet and knit with others and share […]
