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EDITOR

Bill Sanservino (Ext. 104)

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Rich Fisher

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Ilene Black, Helen Kull

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Stephanie Jeronis

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Christine Storie (Ext. 115)

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A proud member of: at 5:15 -5:40 p.m. Fun science projects and experiments for school-age children ages 6-10.

Baby Time. Thursdays, May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25 at 10:30-10:45 a.m. Join Miss Chetna for rhymes and songs! Children ages birth to 18 months with adult.

Playdough Creations. Thursdays, Thursdays, May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25 at 11-11:45 a.m. Playdough creations based on a storytime theme. Children ages 5 and under with adult.

Preschool Storytime. Fridays, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26 at 10:30-11 a.m. Songs, rhymes, stories and craft. Suggested for children ages 2-5 with adult.

Playdough Creations. Fridays, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26 at 10:30-11 a.m. Playdough creations based on a storytime theme. Children ages 5 and under with adult.

Chess Program for School-age Children, Ages 5-12. Sundays, May 7, May 21 at 3-4 p.m. No experience necessary, and all skill levels welcome. A limited number of chess boards will be provided.

Teen for Grades 6-12. Thursday, May 25, at 6-7 p.m. Come, hang out and enjoy a fun night of BINGO! Prizes!

Grab and Go Tuesdays. Stop by the children’s desk every Tuesday for a new grab and go craft or activity for children ages 3 and up!

Drop-In Mother’s Day Craft for Toddlers. Wednesday, May 3 at 2-4 p.m. Celebrate your mom, grandma, aunt, sister, or someone special by making a photo frame with your picture.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Thursday, May 4 at 5-5:30 p.m. Light refreshments and crafts.

Star Wars Day and May the Fourth Be with You. Thursday, May 4 at 7-8 p.m. Decorate your pre-made cupcake and share your favorite Star Wars character! Ages 7-9.

Marbled Pots Planting Crafts for Kids

Ages 6-12. Sunday, May 7 at 2-3 p.m. Space is limited to 10 participants with their caregivers. Register for the program online. Supplies will be provided by the Library. Limited to 10 participants.

Drop-in Butterfly Craft. Mondays, May 8, May 15 at 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Join us to make an easy butterfly craft.

Mother’s Day Craft for School Age Children. Wednesday, May 10, at 5-5:30 p.m. Celebrate your mom, grandma, sister, or someone special with a pop-up card.

Read to Theodore Finley, the Library Dog. Thursday, May 11, 3:45 -4:45 p.m. Children can sign up for a 15 minutes session by calling the children’s desk or register online.

Veteran’s Cards for Memorial Day. Monday, May 15 and Friday, May 19. Design a special card for our veterans to commemorate Memorial Day. Pay tribute to those who risked their lives for our freedom by making a patriotic card to celebrate their brave efforts. Ages 6-12 years with adult.

Edible Campfire Cookies for Toddlers. Monday, May 15, 3-4 p.m. Join us for making an edible campfire cookie. Supplies will be provided by the Library.

Popsicle Stick Birdfeeder for Schoolage Children. Sunday, May 21, at 2-2:30 p.m. Join Miss Chetna for a birdfeeder craft made with popsicle sticks.

Programs for Adults. Registration required. Call 609-882-3148 or sign up at mcl. org.

Learn About Hospice. Tuesday, May 2, 10 a.m. to Noon, drop in. A representative from Samaritan NJ will provide information about hospice services, and answer questions about volunteering.

May Make a Spring Greeting Card. Thursday, May 4, 11 a.m. Presented by Alicia Vincelette of Inked Edge Paper Art. Use rubber stamped images and interesting folding