Hula Hot List: Fantastic Free Events around Bridgewater in July

July 3, 2018

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Planning for a fab July? We've got your back with tons of awesome events to add to your fun mom (or dad) cal this month. And they're FREE to boot! There's plenty of ways to keep the kiddos entertained this summer without breaking the bank!

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1. Microsoft Store Event

Friday, June 1 - Tuesday, July 31

Microsoft Store Bridgewater Commons

Bridgewater

Tournaments, classes, open game times and more! Check website for dates and times....... MORE »

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2. Reading Buddies

Monday, July 2 - Monday, July 30

Somerset County Library System - Bridgewater

Bridgewater

Reading Buddies is a program in which our teen volunteers partner with children in grades K-2 for shared reading time....... MORE »

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3. Free Preview Kids' MusicRound class

Saturday, July 7

Kids' Musicround of Bridgewater & Branchburg

Bridgewater

Sing-a-long to live guitar, shake various rhythm instruments, and move your body to the beat in our interactive parent/child classes....... MORE »

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4. Family Night @ Silver Saddle Swim Club: Non-Members Welcome

Saturday, July 7

Silver Saddle Swim Club

Branchburg

Welcome to Silver Saddle Swim Club, a family pool owned and operated by the Limone family for over 60 years....... MORE »

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5. Summer Garden Strolls

Sunday, July 8

Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park

Basking Ridge

Spend some time strolling through the Discovery Gardens with a Naturalist. Add to your plant knowledge as you enjoy the...... MORE »

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6. Propbox Players Present Three Pigs (entering grades PreK-2

Monday, July 9

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

An inclusive, interactive performance of the classic story "Three Little Pigs."...... MORE »

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7. Cardboard Guitar Decorating

Monday, July 9

Raritan Public Library

Raritan

Ages 3+ Join us at the Raritan Library for a fun afternoon! Rock and roll this summer with your own cardboard...... MORE »

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8. FREE Monthly Lego Build

Friday, May 3 - Monday, May 6

The Lego Store - Bridgewater

Bridgewater

Learn how to build a cool mini model at the store, and take it home after for free! Quantities are...... MORE »

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9. Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Wednesday, July 11

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities....... MORE »

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10. Board Game Makers

Wednesday, July 11

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

Help us create a life-sized Candyland game that will be used by children at the end of summer. Grades 6-12....... MORE »

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11. Tail Waggin' Tutor: Children Reading to Dogs (Ages 4+)

Wednesday, July 11

Somerset County Library System - Bridgewater

Bridgewater

Registration in-person or by phone only Did you know that dogs like listening to stories as much as kids do? Come...... MORE »

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12. Pool Party!

Wednesday, July 11

Raritan Borough Recreation

Raritan

This summer, the Events Committee will partner with DJ Bruce Doorly, of Moonlight Memories, for Summer Fun Nights at Frelinghuysen...... MORE »

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13. Movie Night at Raritan Public Library

Wednesday, July 11

Raritan Public Library

Raritan

Ages 4+ Join us at the Raritan Public Library for a movie night! Snacks will be served. Registration is required. Check website...... MORE »

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14. Family Fun Night!

Wednesday, July 10

Harry Dunham Park

Basking Ridge

DJ, Games & Prizes at 6:30PM Movie follows at 8:30PM ...... MORE »

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15. New Parent Playdate with Expert Advice on Safety

Wednesday, February 20

Gymboree Play & Music of Hillsborough

Hillsborough

A new mom experience is like nothing else! New Mom's & babies 10 months and under join together to...... MORE »

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16. Bluegrass & Blueberries Festival

Saturday, July 14 - Sunday, July 15

Peddler's Village

Lahaska

Celebrate National Blueberry Month in July with everything blue at the Peddler's Village Bluegrass and Blueberries Festival on Saturday, July...... MORE »

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17. Storytime LIVE! Hang Out with Curious George and Pinkalicious

Saturday, July 13

Kiddie Academy of Hillsborough

Hillsborough

You are invited to Kiddie Academy for Storytime LIVE! Curious George and Pinkalicous will jump off the page and visit...... MORE »

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18. Unique Creatures from Around the World

Saturday, July 14

Somerset County Library System - Bridgewater

Bridgewater

Get up-close and personal with weird and interesting creatures. Presented by Larry Apap of Unique Creatures. Grades K-5....... MORE »

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19. Blue Jersey Band

Saturday, July 14

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

Explore django, jazz, and bluegrass music....... MORE »

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20. Movies in the Park!

Saturday, June 22

Branchburg Recreation

Branchburg

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and snacks to White Oak Park. Join friends and neighbors for an evening of fun as you watch...... MORE »

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21. Buy, Sell or Swap at Gymboree!

Sunday, July 15

Gymboree Play & Music of Hillsborough

Hillsborough

When you have children, you find yourself with more clothes, toys, and various little human whatnot than you know what...... MORE »

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22. Mommy & Me Make and Take Holiday Ornaments

Saturday, December 1

Far Hills Country Day School

Far Hills

Join us as we use your little one's handprint or footprint to create beautiful ceramic holiday ornaments. You'll cherish these...... MORE »

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23. LEGO Minifigure Swap

Monday, August 19

The Lego Store - Bridgewater

Bridgewater

Minifigure Swap Monday Join in a LEGO Minifigure Swap! Bring one of your own Minifigures, or visit the Build a Minifigure station...... MORE »

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24. Midsummer Night's Dream Gathering

Monday, July 16

Far Hills Country Day School

Far Hills

Girls ages 6-8 and their parents are invited to join us for a FREE whimsical Shakespearean event presented by our...... MORE »

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25. Summer Sing-a-long - Train Sing-a-long (grades PreK-2)

Monday, July 16

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

All aboard for an afternoon of fun train songs....... MORE »

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26. Stroll Downtown & Storytime

Tuesday, July 17

Stroller Workout Hunterdon & Somerset

Park near the library and meet just outside on the steps, take a walk downtown, then return back to the...... MORE »

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27. Children's Talent Show

Wednesday, July 18

Raritan Public Library

Raritan

Ages 3+ Join us at the Raritan Public Library for a talent show! Show off your talents for the rest of...... MORE »

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28. Free Hip Hop Family Festival!

Thursday, July 19

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

Newark

Join NJPAC Arts Education faculty in a Hip Hop Festival for the whole family before the Horizon Foundation Sounds of...... MORE »

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29. Nano Bots Robotics (entering grades 1-4)

Thursday, July 19

Steam Works Studio, Bridgewater

Bridgewater

Join STEAM Works Studio for Nano Bots. Nano Bots curriculum employs LEGO based kits appropriate for hands-on building and programming...... MORE »

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30. Lego Party

Tuesday, August 6

Raritan Public Library

Raritan

Ages 4+ How creative can you get with Legos?!!! Show us your Lego talent! Join us in the Children's Room...... MORE »

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31. Recycled Music Program

Saturday, July 21

Clarence Dillon Public Library

Bedminster

For ages 7 and up....... MORE »

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32. Camp Critters Part 3: Small Pet Carnival

Saturday, August 18

PetSmart

Bridgewater

Join us in store for our third Camp Critters event! Have your child step right up and meet the stars...... MORE »

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33. Summer Sing-a-long (grades PreK-2)

Monday, August 6

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

Gather around an imaginary campfire for a traditional sing-a-long....... MORE »

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34. Make Your Own Craft

Tuesday, July 24

Raritan Public Library

Raritan

Ages 3+ Join us at the Raritan Library for a fun afternoon! Registration is required. Check website for craft....... MORE »

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35. Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Wednesday, July 25

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities....... MORE »

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36. Bedtime Stories

Wednesday, October 10

Raritan Public Library

Raritan

Bedtime Stories with Ms. Kristen All Ages Welcome Image result for bedtime Join us at the Library for some of Ms. Kristen's favorite...... MORE »

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37. Music in the Park- Featuring Princesa

Wednesday, August 29

Dunellen

TJoin the Dunellen Recreation Department and the Dunellen Arts and Culture Commission for their 2nd Annual Music in the Park...... MORE »

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38. Free Summer Movie: The Greatest Showman

Thursday, July 26

Mayo Performing Arts Center - MPAC

Morristown

Hugh Jackman leads an all-star cast in this bold and original musical filled with infectious showstopping performances inspired by the...... MORE »

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39. Maker Space: American Girl Doll

Friday, July 27

Middlesex Public Library

Middlesex

Come make different accessories for your American Girl/Our Generation Girl doll! Projects appropriate for all 18 inch dolls. Ages 6+....... MORE »

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40. Alex's Lemonade Stand & Open House

Friday, July 27

Kiddie Academy of Hillsborough

Hillsborough

Stop by the academy anytime between 3 and 6:30pm on July 27th, our kids will be having a lemonade stand...... MORE »

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41. Outdoor Movie Night: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Friday, July 27

Green Brook Education & Athletic Foundation

Green Brook

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS May 11th: Perfect Game (PG) June 29th: Sing (PG) July 27th: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (PG-13) August 24th: Moana...... MORE »

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42. Family Night During Balloon Festival @ Silver Saddle Swim Club: Non-Members Welcome

Saturday, July 28

Silver Saddle Swim Club

Branchburg

Welcome to Silver Saddle Swim Club, a family pool owned and operated by the Limone family for over 60 years....... MORE »

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43. Touch the Music Hands-On Workshop

Monday, July 30

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

Explore, learn, and try out various instruments with Claudia Lemmerz, owner of Touch the Music. Grades K-5....... MORE »

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44. SCLSNJ Celebrates Harry Potter

Tuesday, July 31

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

Celebrate the Boy Who Lived with fun and games. Grades 6-12....... MORE »

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45. Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Wednesday, August 1

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities....... MORE »

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46. Tail Waggin' Tutor: Children Reading to Dogs (Ages 4+)

Wednesday, April 10

Somerset County Library System - Bridgewater

Bridgewater

Registration in-person or by phone only Did you know that dogs like listening to stories as much as kids do? Come...... MORE »

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47. Mother Tot Story Time

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, January 16 - Wednesday, April 24

Clarence Dillon Public Library

Bedminster

MOTHER TOT STORYTIME Meets on Wednesdays for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years. Registration for all programs is required. Sign-ups and...... MORE »

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48. Saturday Morning Storytime

Weekly on Saturday
Saturday, March 3 - Tuesday, March 31

Barnes & Noble - Bridgewater

Bridgewater

New book every Saturday morning! Activities to follow. Check the website for the weekly book selection and to verify that...... MORE »

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49. Make and Take Crafts

Weekly on Saturday
Saturday, December 7 - Saturday, February 29

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

Not running on October 12th Make and Take Crafts Bound Brook Memorial Library Children's Program Tables Ages 4+ Drop in any time between 10:00...... MORE »

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50. Cruise Nights

Weekly on Friday
Friday, May 24 - Friday, August 30

Downtown Somerville New Jersey

Somerville

Downtown Somerville hosts the largest cruise night on the East coast. From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, the...... MORE »

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51. Toddler Storytime

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, September 4 - Tuesday, August 27

Raritan Public Library

Raritan

Toddler Storytimes (Ages 18 months-3 years) Tuedays @10:30am Join Ms. Kristen for some stories and a craft. Children will enjoy socializing with others...... MORE »

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52. Preschool Storytime

Weekly on Thursday
Thursday, August 9 - Thursday, August 16

Raritan Public Library

Raritan

Preschool Storytimes (Ages 3-5 years) Thursdays @10:30 Join Ms. Kristen for some stories and a craft. Children will enjoy socializing with others their...... MORE »

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53. Weekly Building Challenges!

Weekly on Monday
Monday, July 2 - Monday, July 30

The Lego Store - Bridgewater

Bridgewater

Starting every Monday this month, the LEGO Store will introduce a new building activity. Challenge your creativity and display your...... MORE »

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54. Preschool Storytime

Weekly on Monday , Wednesday
Monday, January 14 - Friday, August 30

Clarence Dillon Public Library

Bedminster

Meets on Mondays for ages 3 1/2 to 5 years. Registration for all programs is required. Sign-ups and cancellations prior to...... MORE »

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55. Rockin' Crafts (entering grades 2 and up):

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, July 3 - Tuesday, July 17

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

Create a unique craft using various types of rocks and other interesting items....... MORE »

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56. Baby Time (Ages Birth- 18 months)

Weekly on Thursday
Thursday, December 13 - Thursday, December 20

Somerset County Library System - Bridgewater

Bridgewater

No registration required An interactive lap-sit program of songs, rhymes and a story designed to introduce your baby to language and...... MORE »

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57. Libraries ROCK: Thankful Thursdays!

Weekly on Thursday
Thursday, July 5 - Thursday, August 16

Middlesex Public Library

Middlesex

Learn about local charities AND give back to those in need! Each week, a new charity/nonprofit will benefit from what...... MORE »

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58. Family Summer Movies

Weekly on Wednesday
Thursday, July 5 - Wednesday, August 29

Billian Legion Park

Bound Brook

Every Wednesday in the park! Check website for the featured movie of the week....... MORE »

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59. Storytime - Big Time Storytime (families)

Weekly on Friday
Friday, July 6 - Friday, July 20

Somerset County Library System - Bridgewater

Bridgewater

Featuring singing, dancing, and of course, books....... MORE »

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60. Open Craft Time: All Ages

Weekly on Friday
Friday, July 6 - Friday, August 31

Middlesex Public Library

Middlesex

Come craft with us - a project idea is provided each week, or, make your own art! A guardian 18 yrs...... MORE »

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61. Build to the Beat (Grades 2+)

Weekly on Friday
Friday, July 6 - Friday, August 17

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

Listen to music while building with your friends and participate in our weekly building challenge....... MORE »

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62. Summer Concert Series

Weekly on Sunday
Sunday, July 7 - Sunday, August 4

Duke Island Park

Bridgewater

It would not be summer without music in the park! Bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy a variety...... MORE »

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63. Summer Readers

Weekly on Monday
Monday, July 9 - Monday, July 23

Raritan Public Library

Raritan

Summer Readers Grades K - 5 Practice reading aloud for 20 minutes between 11:30 to 12:30 with Ms. Kristen. We will work...... MORE »

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64. FREE SUMMER MOVIES

Weekly on Tuesday
Monday, July 9 - Tuesday, August 6

State Theatre New Jersey

New Brunswick

Tuesdays at 10:30AM & 7:00PM Check website for a list of movies....... MORE »

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65. Concerts in the Park

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, July 9 - Tuesday, July 30

Pleasant Valley Park

Basking Ridge

Tuesdays, 7PM at Pleasant Valley Park. Bring your own seats! Check website for band names!...... MORE »

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66. Story Time: Toddler Time (Ages 18 - 36 months)

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, July 11 - Wednesday, July 18

Somerset County Library System - Bridgewater

Bridgewater

Clapping and singing and listening to books...introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime! No registration....... MORE »

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67. Storytime - Pajama Time Storytime

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, December 5 - Wednesday, December 19

Somerset County Library System - Bridgewater

Bridgewater

Bridgewater Library Story Well No registration required. Join us for cozy stories and songs for the whole family, just right for...... MORE »

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68. Zoo-vies- Free Movies!

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, July 3 - Wednesday, August 28

Turtle Back Zoo

West Orange

Enjoy blockbuster movies under the stars on the rooftop of our Turtle Back Zoo parking deck. Free. Films begin at dusk (8:30/9pm). Bring...... MORE »

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69. BERNARD'S FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, July 10 - Wednesday, July 31

Harry Dunham Park

Basking Ridge

Wednesday evenings at Dunham Park, Basking Ridge at 8:30 pm July 10: Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) July 17: Willy Wonka &...... MORE »

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70. Starlit Cinema

Weekly on Thursday
Monday, July 22 - Thursday, August 1

Downtown Somerville New Jersey

Somerville

Tired of wasting your money on summer blockbusters that turn out to be flops and spending $10 on flat soda?...... MORE »

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71. Plays in the Park: The Comedy of Errors

Weekly on Thursday , Friday , Saturday
Thursday, July 11 - Saturday, July 20

Pleasant Valley Park

Basking Ridge

Shows are free. Bring your own seats!...... MORE »

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72. Board Game Makers

Weekly on Monday
Monday, July 16 - Monday, July 23

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

Help us create a life-sized Candyland game that will be used by children at the end of summer. Grades 6-12....... MORE »

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73. Lunch with a Librarian

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, July 18 - Wednesday, August 15

Raritan Public Library

Raritan

All ages welcome. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch and enjoy some "new" stories while we eat lunch outside...... MORE »

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74. Drive-In Movies

Weekly on Friday
Friday, July 19 - Friday, July 26

Duke Island Park

Bridgewater

Travel back in time with drive-in movies just like in the 50's - complete with large screen and popcorn. Join...... MORE »

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75. Role Play Saturday (grades 6-12)

Weekly on Saturday
Saturday, July 21 - Saturday, August 4

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

Children's Program Tables Grades 6-12. Love Dungeons and Dragons or other role playing games? Join us each week for an exciting RPG...... MORE »

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76. Musical Crafts

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, July 24 - Tuesday, August 7

Somerset County Library System - Bound Brook Memorial Library

Bound Brook

Listen to music while building with your friends and make crafts. Grades 2+...... MORE »

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77. Story Time: Toddler Time (Ages 18 - 36 months)

Weekly on Wednesday , Friday
Wednesday, December 5 - Friday, December 21

Somerset County Library System - Bridgewater

Bridgewater

Clapping and singing and listening to books...introduce your toddler to the beginnings of storytime! No registration....... MORE »

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78. Pajama Time Storytime

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, September 5 - Wednesday, September 19

Somerset County Library System - Bridgewater

Bridgewater

Bridgewater Library Story Well No registration required. Join us for cozy stories and songs for the whole family, just right for...... MORE »

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