Buena Community Reading Center’s Silent Book Club
Open to adults. Looking to make time to read that book you haven't finished yet? Join us at the Buena Community Reading Center at Buena Regional High School to chat about books you love.
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April Crafts at The Drake House
Come join Ms. Mary Lou and friends at the Drake House. Enjoy a cheerful afternoon of crafting and fun! Ages 3-13 ¡Únete a la Sra. Mary Lou y sus amigos en la Casa Drake! ¡Disfruta de una tarde divertida llena de manualidades! Edades: 3-13 años.
Reading Fightin Phils at Somerset Patriots
MiLB Double-A: Reading Fightin Phils at Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark
Adult Craft: Bird Button Art
April is bird month at the Clark Public Library. Join us as we use a mix of colorful buttons to create a cheerful bird on canvas. Priority registration for Clark resident. Non-residents will be placed on a pending waitlist and notified if there is space in the class.
Community Helper Family Game Time
Families are invited for some after-school board game fun with Community Helpers Officer Joy, Officer Mike, and friends! Play games, make new friends, and celebrate teamwork and community. Program is made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Livingston Library. Thank you, Friends!
Toddler Storytime at Cindelle's Bookstore
Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories. Ideal for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. Disfruta de canciones, rimas y cuentos. Ideal para niños de 0 a 4 años y sus cuidadores.
Stay and Play
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Activities and themes will rotate. Stay after morning storytime, or skip storytime and join us to play! Registration not...
Wednesday Family Game Night
Join in some board game fun at night. Don't miss this exciting event that the whole family can enjoy together.
Watercolor Birds Painting Class
April is bird month at the Clark Public Library. Join artist Joy Ann Lara as we create a beautiful watercolor bird painting. Priority registration for Clark resident. Non-residents will be placed on a pending waitlist and notified if there is space in the class.
Pre-K Club and Craft
Open to ages 3-5. This interactive story hour, which includes a craft, will surely delight the kids.
Stories & More
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a simple craft. This program is designed for children ages 3 and up. Registration is required. Priority registration for Clark residents with library cards until 48 hours before the event. All others will remain on the pending waitlist until...
Adult Craft: Diamond Art Mandala
Make a mandala coaster using diamond art. All materials provided. Registration is required as space is limited.
Total Body Mat Pilates Sculpt for Adults
Get ready to fire up your core and energize your entire body with this monthly All-Levels Adult Mat Pilates Fitness Class that blends strength, stability, and mobility training to help you move smarter, feel stronger, and elevate your everyday wellness. Mat Pilates is a powerful, low-impact...
DIY Pressed Flower Fairy Light Jar
Open to teens & adults. Make a beautiful spring fairy light jar for your home decor.
America 250: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury
As America's first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton founded the U.S. financial system. Historian Rick Feingold will discuss Hamilton's life and accomplishments. The program also features music and video from the Hamilton musical.
Earth Day Craft: Seed Bombs
Open to children ages 5 & older. Celebrate Earth Day at the library by making wildflower seed bombs, a craft you can plant at home and watch grow!
Baby Bookworms
Join us for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and movement activities. Geared toward the under 2 crowd with caregiver. 30 minutes of open play follows. Priority registration for Clark residents with library cards until 48 hours before the event. All others will remain on the pending waitlist until..
Afternoons of Board Games & Puzzles
Open to ages 10 and older. Stop by with your friends for a fun afternoon of board games and puzzles.
Into the Evening Book Club
Join us for good discussions with great company. April 23: My Friends by Fredrik Backman May 28: Isola by Allegra Goodman
CTRL + Shift + Create: Teen Tech Tuesdays
Unlock your creative power through tech! Join us every second Tuesday for CTRL + SHIFT + Create, a hands-on workshop where teens explore digital art, 3D design, and creative problem-solving using free and open-source software like Inkscape, GIMP, Blender, and TinkerCAD. Each session includes a...
Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller
Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction. In poetry that is..
Teen Board Game & Pizza Afternoons
Open to children & teens, aged 10 & older. Enjoy a fun afternoon at the library for pizza and a variety of exciting board games.
An Evening with Revolutionary Poet Annis Boudinot Stockton
Alisa Dupuy portrays Annis Boudinot Stockton who was first famous as the wife of a Declaration of Independence signee. Stockton later gained renown as a prolific, patriotic poet. Sponsored by the Friends of the Clark Library.
Creative Crafts with Conversation
Chat with friends, old and new, as you create your very own masterpiece. April 16: Woven Bowl May 21: Seashell Wall Art
Adult Craft Night: Painted Birdhouses
Open to adults, interested teens welcome. Join us for an evening of crafting at the library. This month, we'll be painting beautiful decorative birdhouses, ready to go in the garden for the spring.
Preschool Storytime & Craft
Open to ages 3-5. Registration required for each session. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills.
Take Home Craft: May the Fourth
Stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a take home May the Fourth craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library
Crafters' Corner: Rubber cement resist watercolor with Julie
Julie Palmer will guide us through creating a watercolor painting of tulips by using rubber cement as a resistant. All supplies provided. Please register as space is limited.
Barks & Books
If you have a young, reluctant or struggling reader, we want you to meet our therapy dog! She is a non-judgmental listener and furry friend that won’t laugh if your child makes a mistake or stumbles over a word. Children learn to associate reading with being with the dog, and begin to view reading.
Woodblock Printing
Open to adults and interested teens. This two-part class will explore the process of making and using woodblocks to print. Please be able to attend both events. April 22: Create Woodblock May 20: Woodblock Print
Drop-In LEGO Playtime
Drop by the children's area to make your own LEGO creations. This is a self-guided activity. Ask for LEGO bricks at the front desk. Please remember to clean them up when you're done.
Movie Afternoons for Adults
Open to adults. Enjoy an afternoon movie for mature (PG-13 or above) audiences. Stop by or call for the movie title of the week.
Teen Club: Origami Craft
We're making origami crafts! Join us in the Japanese art of paper folding. Ages 13-17.
Adult Stress-Less: Coloring for Adults
Join us to color, relax, and help each other de-stress. We’ll provide coloring pages, pencils, and a calm space to unwind.
On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. After its proxies are devastated and its offensive capability pummeled in the latest war in the middle east, a rogue group of...
Adult Craft: Spring Birch Basket
Spring Birch Basket Open to adults. Join us for a fun evening of creativity and lively conversation.
Tech Tutor: Digital Literacy Tutoring
Do you need help with your digital literacy skills? Meet with our tech tutor for assistance on topics including Google Drive, Microsoft, Email, and resume help. Registration is required as sessions are limited to 4 students at a time.
123 Read & Sing
Open to ages 1 1/2-5 and their caregivers. Children and their grownups will be ready for the day after this late-morning story hour filled with great books, songs and play.
South Jersey Kite Flyers - Kite Making Workshop
Come and join South Jersey Kite Flyers as they help you build your Tyvek Sled Kite that you can decorate and fly.
Bouncy Babies: A Lapsit Storytime
A lapsit storytime designed for babies 11 months and younger Expect an exciting mix of colorful board books, rhymes, soft songs, and American Sign Language, all tailored to support early language development while promoting developmental milestones like motor skills, social interaction, and...
Overdue Opinions Book Club
Where we check out books...and the hot takes. From buzz-worthy new releases to nostalgic throwbacks, each month brings something different to the table. Book club members can vote on the next month's themed read at the end of each meeting. Bring your thoughts, your questions, and of course...your.
Krafty Kids
Bring your imagination and creativity so that we can make some fun artwork! Geared towards K - 6th Grade children.
Crafting Social Hour
Open to teens & adults. Do you like to chat with others while crafting? Bring your projects with you, (knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, stencil, jewelry-making, etc.) and pass your creative time with new friends. Join us each month while working on individual projects.
Silhouette & Decal Making Reservation
Reserve a 2.5-hour time slot to use the silhouette and vinyl cutter in the Logan MakerStudio. NOTE: To use the silhouette and vinyl cutter you must first complete a certification course. Contact: LoganMaker@gcls.org for more information, to get certified on our silhouette cutter, or to make a...
Brick Builders
Open to children ages 6 & older. LEGO enthusiasts will enjoy our brick builder nights. Make whatever you like and leave the bricks for next time.
Afternoon Book Club
Join us for our next afternoon book club meeting. We will be discussing "The Unraveling of Julia" by Lisa Scottoline. Please speak with a librarian or email librarians@clarklibrary.org if you need a copy of the book.
codergals (Gr. 3-5)
The codergals Initiative aims to teach elementary school girls in grades 3 to 5 all about coding, empowering children with valuable skills in the field of technology. By providing access to coder education, codergals hopes to inspire young girls to pursue careers in STEM and help to bridge gender...
Energy Assistance Enrollment - CANCELLED
Join us at the library for a special enrollment event presented by South Jersey Gas & Atlantic City Electric. Participants will be able to enroll in energy assistance programs and discuss their current account information with representatives from both utility companies.
Books & Bagels
Enjoy bagels and coffee while we chat about books you have been reading and learn what others in your community are reading as well.
Saturday Family Storytime
Open to all ages. Registration required. Bring the family and enjoy a morning of songs and stories.
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