About Town: Children’s Programs at the Library

No doubt, the is among the finest libraries in the county. In this bleak economy, while many Bergen County libraries were furloughing employees and severely reducing libraries’ operational hours, like neighboring Leonia, Fort Lee stood strong, understanding the cultural importance of the library’s role in the lives of its residents.

The library is vital to the community in so many ways, but perhaps not more so than in nurturing and encouraging children to read and learn. The seasoned staff of Fort Lee Library’s Children’s Room works hard to continually engage children of all ages by putting together creative programming throughout the year. 

The Children’s Room is offering the following programs this summer. Mark your calendars and enjoy them all (and escape the heat)! These programs are a great way for your child to meet other children and for you to meet other parents in town.

One World, Many Stories Summer Reading Club

“One World, Many Stories,” the subject of a previous article on Patch, is the theme for this summer’s reading club. Bring your children to the library and explore the shelves and displays to find the books that will excite your child. Children can read at home or at the library, keep track of the books they’ve read, and earn prizes along the way. This program is designed for children of all ages.   

Karaoke Club Mondays

Every Monday at 3 p.m. bring your singing voice to the Children’s Room and belt out a tune or two. This program is designed for children ages 8 and up. Karaoke Mondays run through Aug. 15.

Book Bingo Tuesdays

Every Tuesday at 3 p.m. the library spins a literary twist on the classic game of bingo. This is a fun, fun, fun game. This program is designed for children ages 5 and up. Book Bingo Tuesdays run through Aug. 16.

Movie Wednesday

This Wednesday at 3 p.m. is movie time in the Children’s Room. Come in from the heat and cool off to Rango! This movie is intended for all ages.    

LEGO Wednesdays in August

Back by popular demand, every Wednesday in August at 3 p.m. all you have to do is bring your imagination; the library will supply the LEGOS. This program is intended for children ages 5 and up.

Arts & Crafts Thursdays

Come to the Children’s Room every Thursday at 3 p.m. and make something new every week. This program is designed for children ages 6 and up. Arts & Crafts Thursdays continue through Aug. 30.

Magician Steve Woyce presents "One World, Many Magical Stories" Aug. 18

Save the date. On Aug. 18 at 3 p.m. Magician Steve Woyce is coming to the Children’s Room to entertain all ages with his magic.

End of Summer Party

Monday, Aug. 22, get ready to celebrate summer with a party in the Children’s Room. To attend, you must have read at least one book during the course of the summer.

So bring your children to the Children’s Room, enjoy all of these very special programs, and get your children excited about reading.

These programs are offered to Fort Lee residents only. Registration is required for all programs. See the Children’s Room for more details.