Summer Reading Club 1Storytimes 2Marvelous Mondays 3Terrific Tuesdays 4Creative Thursdays 5Fantastic Fridays 6Community Activities 7Wacky Wednesday Concerts

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CHILDREN’S SERVICESParamus’ Reid Branch Library

239 W. Midland AvenueParamus, NJ 07652

201-444-4911

Paramus Friendly Neighbors: Backpack ProjectThe Paramus Friendly Neighbors are looking for the following new items to be donated: pens, pencils, crayons, markers, rulers, scissors, and notebooks. Bring your donations to the Youth Services room throughout the summer and enter into our

AMC Gift Card raffle.

New Jersey’s Statewide Summer Reading Club 2018 for Pre-School children to students entering Grade 8.

Report from Friday, June 22 to Friday, August 3.Clubhouse will be open for reporting all day when the Reid Branch Library

is open: Monday 10AM to 9PM

Tuesday - Friday 10AM to 6PM

Summer Reading Club Kick-off and Registration PartyThursday, June 21 1PM – 6PM

Join us for cotton candy, popcorn, ice cream, and other treats outside on the Reid Branch Porch. Sign up for the Summer Reading Club, win a raffle prize, get a tattoo, and pick out your books to read and report. Clubhouse

opens Friday, June 22 at 10AM for reporting

Summer Reading Club Celebration: JESTER JIMPre-School to students entering Grade 2

For all Summer Reading Club Members Pre-School to students entering Grade 2 who have read 10 books during the summer.

Monday, August 6 4PM OR 7PMJoin Jester Jim and his Juggling Show. You’ll be talking about his wild antics for weeks after the show. Registration required. Due to space limitations,

children must be willing and able to attend without an adult.

Summer Reading Club Celebration: SHARKS ROCKEntering Grades 3 and 4 only.

A special party to celebrate the reading achievements of students entering Grades 3 and 4 who have read 3 books.

Friday, August 10 6:45PM – 8:00PMJoin us for Sharks, Magic, and Comedy, and learn amazing facts about sharks. Registration required. Pizza will be served at 6:45PM. Show will

begin at 7PM.

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No Registration Required.

Tell Me a Story 2 ½ to 3 ½ year olds (w/ parent or caregiver)Tuesdays June 26 - July 31 10:30 – 11:15AM

Little Bookworms Birth to 18 months (w/ parent or caregiver)Wednesdays June 27 - August 1 10:30 – 11:15AM

No program July 4; Library closed.

Teeny Time 18 month to 2 ½ year olds (w/ parent or caregiver)Thursdays June 28 - August 2 10:30 – 11:15AM

Picture Book Parade 3 ½ to 5 year oldsFridays June 29 - August 3 10:30 – 11:15AM

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Game Day Entering Grades K –5Mondays June 25 - July 30 3 – 4:30PM

Bring your friends to play Wii U games.Don’t know how to play? Come learn.

Register 1 week in advance to reserve a gaming time.

Chess for Girls All ages and levels welcomeMondays July 9 - July 30 7 - 8PM

No registration necessary.

Marvelous

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Movie Matinée All ages welcomeTuesday June 26 3PM

Movie to be announced.Join your friends to watch a first-run movie and enjoy yummy snacks.

No registration required.

July 4th Special All ages welcomeTuesday July 3 3 - 4:30PM

Come celebrate July 4th and decorate a red, white, and blue cupcake.

No registration required.

Kindergarten: Meet and Greet For students entering Kindergarten (and their parents)

Tuesdays July 10, 17, 24, & 31 3 – 4:30PM

Come join us for coffee, snacks, and play to meet your future classmates and their parents.

No registration required.

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Arts & Crafts All ages welcomeThursdays June 28 – August 2 3 – 4:30PM

Join your friends and make some creative craft projects.No registration required.

June 28: Unicorn SlimeJoin us on the front lawn for a unicorn slime event.

July 5: Paint a ShirtBring your own white shirt to paint and decorate.

July 12: Black Tap Milk ShakeMake a Black Tap Smores milk shake with ice cream.

July 19: Yoga with LaurenRelax and enjoy beginner yoga poses with a yoga instructor.

Namaste!! Please bring your own yoga mat or towel.

July 26: Cooking With a Shop-Rite NutritionistLearn how to make some delicious foods.

August 2: Stuffed Animal Parade and PicnicBring your favorite stuffed animal for a parade around the Reid

Branch Library and a picnic on the front lawn.

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Picture Bingo! All ages welcomeFridays June 29 – August 3 3 – 4:30PM

Play Picture Bingo and win yummy prizes!No registration required.

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Paramus Farmers’ Market Storytime & CraftsAll ages

Your favorite librarians will be at the Paramus Farmers Market every week (weather permitting).

Stories begin June 27at 3:30 PM; crafts from 2 - 6 PM. Wednesdays, May 16 - September 26, 2 - 6 PM

No registration necessary.

National Night Out All ages.Presented by the Paramus Police DepartmentOn the grounds of the Paramus Public Library

Join the Paramus Police and other community organizations for a fun, family-friendly evening. Hang out on Century Road with the Police

Department’s Motorcycle Unit, the Fire Department, Rescue, Ambulance, and Communication Units. Wander down the drive and into the library’s

parking lot to visit information booths and participate in crafts, games, and other activities. Stay for the Garden State Radio concert at 7:30 PM.Tuesday, August 7 5 - 7 PM

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Mini Golf Days at the Paramus Golf Course All ages.Present your library card at the Paramus’ Mini Golf Course, 314 Paramus

Road, and receive half-price mini golf.Wednesday, July 25 (rain date: July 26) 10 - 9 PM

Wednesday, August 22 (rain date, August 23) 10 - 9 PM

No registration necessary.

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Wacky Wednesday concerts are made possible through generous donations from Berkeley College and The Friends of the Paramus Public Library. Concerts are open to children of all ages, but are best enjoyed by those up to age 10. All concerts will be held at the Paramus Library

Bandshell, weather permitting. Otherwise, they are held in the Paramus High School Auditorium

Little RockersJoin the Little Rockers as they get everyone moving and shaking!

Wednesday, July 11 7 PM

Alex and the Kaleidoscope BandTake a funtastic musical journey with Alex and his band.

Wednesday, July 18 7 PM

Zak MagicJoin DJ Zak as he spins his tunes and gets everyone dancing!

Wednesday, July 25 7 PM

concertsat the Bandshell behind the Main Library

116 East Century Road

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Monday 10 AM - 9 PM

Tuesday - Friday 10 AM - 6 PM

Saturday & Sunday Closed