Cabin Fever Cure: Check Out Programs At Long Valley’s Library

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Looking for something new and interesting to do —and in some cases — without leaving home?

Washington Township Public Library, located at 37 E. Springtown Road, is offering many programs throughout the month of February — some virtual — for all ages.

Here are a few of them:

Lunar New Year — On Feb. 1 from 4 to 4:45 p.m., join the wait list for this kindergarten to 5th grade activity. Books, a craft and games teach kids about Lunar New Year.

Rock n Read — On. Feb. 3 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., ages 2 and older can enjoy books and songs. Registration required for the event here.

Masterworks — On Feb. 3 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. For grades 2 to 5, register to “learn a little about a famous artist and create a project in their style.

Teen Take Home:Valentine Hot Cocoa Bombs — On Feb. 4 from 12 to 5 p.m. For grades 6 to 12, join the waiting list to learn to make Valentine hot cocoa bombs.

Lunar New Year:Traditions and History — On Feb. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. A special adult virtual Zoom program with Professor Jun Lewin, who was originally from China. She will teach about the holiday and a special calligraphy program. Sign up for the Zoom program here.

Science Tots — On Feb. 7 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. For ages 2 to 5, try science experiments and enjoy a story. Registration required here.

Evening Book Group — On Feb. 7 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. For adults, discuss “The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.” More information here.

Meditation — On Feb. 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. For adults, a special Zoom program with Michele Caws of Chester’s School of Royal Yoga. For more information and to register for the Zoom event, click here.

Genealogy Working Group — On Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Work together with other genealogists also discovering their family roots. Find out more information here.

Qigong For Health and Immunity — Feb. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. An adult program open to all skill levels. Register here to receive the email to join the class.

Teen BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club — Feb. 9 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. For grade 6 through 12, teens should bring what they are reading. Find out more information and register here.

Adult Take-Home Craft: “Full of Love” Kits — Feb. 11 from 11 to 5 p.m. Registration starts here for this adult program on Feb. 1 at 8 a.m., with limited spots.

Tweet DIY: Valenslime’s Day — Feb. 15 from 4 to 5 p.m. For grades 3 to 5. Register for the wait list here, for a take home “Valenslime’s” kit.

Kids Make & Take: Valentine Delights — Feb. 16 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. For kindergarten to fifth graders. Register here for the wait list.

Teen Make: Taco Tuesday — Feb. 22 from 7 to 8 p.m. For grades 6 to 12. Sign up here to pick up kits to make two types of tacos during a Zoom program.

African Mask Making — Feb. 23 from 4 to 5 p.m. For ages 8 and older. Sign up here to make African Clay masks, enjoy music, songs and stories.

Teen Time — Feb. 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For grades 6 to 12. Register here to try out some international snacks for National Snack Food Month in February. Play games and enjoy crafts.

A Deep Dive Into Fairytales — Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Register for the adult Zoom event here as County College Professor Matthew Jones teaches about the “symbolic and psychological powers” within fairy tales.

See the full lineup of library program’s here or visit the library’s website at www.wtpl.org.

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