July Events for Children

Explore and Play
July 1, 15, 29 (In-Person) | 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Come use the library’s blocks, LEGOs, and other materials to explore and play all afternoon. Designed for children 3 and up with their caregivers. No registration is required.

Ocean Tie-Dye
July 2 (In-Person) | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Join us outside by the fountain to tie-dye shirts in an ocean color theme! Use chalk to decorate our front sidewalk with ocean-themed pictures! We encourage you to bring your own white t-shirt or clothing to tie-dye! Please let us know when registering if you will be bringing your own t-shirt. While supplies last.

Music on the Green
July 2, 9, 16 (Village Green) | 7:00pm – 9:00pm
This summer the Plainsboro Public Library invites you to music on the green! On select Saturdays at 7:00pm please join us on the Village Green for live music!

  • 07/02 – The Sofia Oro Band: A Jersey City singer/songwriter inspired by Neil Young, Jack White, and other classic performers.
  • 07/09 – The Princeton Tora Taiko Drummers: Experience the thrill of Japanese taiko drumming! Come by for a short performance followed by an interactive workshop where the basics of taiko drumming will be presented to the community.
  • 07/16 – Camino Del Sol band: A perfect summer sound – an eclectic mix of alt-Rock with Psychedelic, Folk, Funk, Jazz, and Classica influences

Breakfast and Books: Chat with Director Darren Miguez
July 3 (In-Person) | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Every first Sunday in 2022, come to the library at 10:00am to have donuts and coffee with Library Director Darren Miguez. He would love to talk with you about how you use the library, future plans for the institution, and what you want to see out of your Plainsboro Public Library. Darren may debut new resources, note upcoming events, ask for input on product demos, and note what he’s reading currently. Stop by to talk, grab a donut and chat about the library! Register on our calendar for a reminder.

Lapsit Storytime
July 5, 12, 19 (In-Person)| 11:00am – 11:30am
Join Librarian Liz for a lapsit storytime! For ages 0-1 ½.

Green Screen Under the Sea
July 5 (In-Person) | 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Try out our new green screen and take a picture or video of yourself with whales in the deep ocean, surrounded by tropical fish in the Caribbean, or swimming with the sharks! For grades K-5.

All-Day Drop-In: Blobfish
July 6 (In-Person) | All Day
Drop by the library every Wednesday from 11:00am through the end of the day for a passive program! From take-and-make crafts to self-guided in-library activities, we’ll always have something a little different. The only way to find out what is happening is to stop by!

Super Sensory Time
July 6, 20 (In-Person) | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Explore sight, touch, smell, and sound at the library using materials such as homemade playdough, water, sand, and rice. Some activities will take place outside, weather permitting. For ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Light-Up Angler Fish
July 6 (In-Person) | 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Learn about circuits and how they work, then use circuits to create a light-up angler fish! For grades 3-6.

Bedtime Storytime
July 6, 20 (In-Person) | 6:30pm – 7:15pm
Join teen volunteer Elizabeth in a bedtime storytime for ages 3-6.

Nature and Stories
July 7, 14, 21, 28 (Plainsboro Preserve) | 10:30am – 11:30am
Join Miss Maureen every Thursday at the Plainsboro Preserve for stories about nature and animals followed by themed activities presented by Plainsboro Recreation Department. All ages.

The Great Plankton Race
July 7 (In-Person) | 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Run by Rutgers. Learners will explore the tiny plants and animals that drift in the ocean at the mercy of the ocean currents. Whatever their size, they must avoid sinking too deep and must stay in the sunlit layers of the ocean. Youth will explore an incredible array of unique adaptations that help them avoid sinking and engage in a fun contest to design the slowest sinking plankton. Youth will enjoy storytime reading Sea Soup: Phytoplankton and will explore pictures of real ocean drifters and will take home their plankton. For grades K-4.

Sea Turtle Craft
July 7 (In-Person) | 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Create a cool sea turtle craft and celebrate our Summer Reading theme using just yarn and cardstock! Ages 6 and up.

Thursday Night Storytime
July 7, 21 (In-Person) | 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Join Kiersten in a themed storytime every Thursday night! For ages 3 and up.

Science and Stories
July 8, 22 (In-Person) | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Join Miss Maureen for stories, songs, and STEM activities. Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Registration required.

Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza!
July 8 (In-Person) | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic, Jeff engages and delights audiences of all ages. It’s a sensory-friendly bubble extravaganza for the whole family! For all ages.

Climate Change Escape Room
July 9 (In-Person) | 11:00am – 1:00pm
Solve puzzles and complete challenges to learn how you can help the planet.  Can you escape? Designed for grades 2-5. Registration is required for one of the four 30-minute sessions.

Family Storytime
July 10, 31 (In-Person) | 11:00am – 11:30am
Join Miss. Maureen and Kiersten Thursdays and Sundays for a family storytime for all ages! In-person events are limited to 10 people.

Books and Crafts
July 11, 18 (In-Person) | 11:00pm – 12:00pm
Meet Kiersten for stories, songs, and a craft! Designed for children 3-5 years, all families are welcome to attend. In-person events are limited to 10 people.  Everyone age 3 and up is required to wear a mask and maintain proper social distancing.

T-Shirt Beach Bags for Kids
July 11 (In-Person) | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Learn how to make a beach bag out of an old T-shirt! All supplies will be provided, but patrons may bring their own T-shirts if they wish. Ages 6-12.

All-Day Drop-In: Bottle Cap Tic-Tac-Toe
July 13 (In-Person) | All Day
Drop by the library every Wednesday from 11:00am through the end of the day for a passive program! From take-and-make crafts to self-guided in-library activities, we’ll always have something a little different. The only way to find out what is happening is to stop by!

Message in a Bottle
July 13 (In-Person) | 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Learn about secret codes and write one of your own! Give it to someone, and see if they can decode your message! For ages 8-12.

Turtle Dance Music
July 13, 27 (Virtual) | 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Join us for an interactive virtual Family Music, Dance, and Comedy Show featuring wonderful classic and original children’s songs and tales about being under the sea! The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the Autism Spectrum, and a great time for parents and teachers!

Coral Reef Craft
July 14 (In-Person) | 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Grow your own “coral reef” using dolomite powder and a small piece of sponge! Create your reef at the library, then return a few days later to pick it up after it has the chance to grow. Ages 6 and up.

Egg Drop: Drop Off Your Capsules
July 15 (In-Person) | All Day
Drop off your egg drop capsules anytime today between 10:00am-5:00pm. Come tomorrow to see them be dropped off the third-floor balcony! Any late eggs will not be permitted in the contest.

Diving Sign Language
July 15 (In-Person) | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Learn about the sign language used by divers and solve problems using the sign language! For ages 8-12.

2022 Egg Drop
July 16 (In-Person) | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Come and see the capsules be dropped off the third-floor balcony! Whose egg will survive? The only way to find out is to come and see for yourself! Egg drop can be viewed from the front outside of the library.

No-Churn Ice Cream
July 17 (In-Person) | 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Want to make a cool, customizable treat to take home and enjoy? Sign up for our DIY no-churn ice cream workshop! We’ll provide containers, mix-ins, and cream. Please advise of food allergies. Ages 8 and up.

Watercolors and Seashells
July 18 (In-Person) | 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Learn watercolor skills by painting seashells! For ages 6-12.

Mermaid Games
July 19 (In-Person) | 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Join us on the plaza for an afternoon of mermaid-themed events. Participants can try their luck with mental puzzles, physical activities, and carnival games. Designed for grades 2-5. No registration is required.

Mermaid Diver Experiment
July 19 (In-Person) | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Join us to replicate the classic Cartesian diver experiment and learn about the principle of buoyancy and gas, with a mermaid twist! Participants will be able to decorate their diver’s water bottle after the experiment. Ages 6 and up.

All-Day Drop-In: Mermaid Craft
July 20 (In-Person) | All Day
Drop by the library every Wednesday from 11:00am through the end of the day for a passive program! From take-and-make crafts to self-guided in-library activities, we’ll always have something a little different. The only way to find out what is happening is to stop by!

All Day Scavenger Treasure Hunt
July 23 (In-Person) | All Day
Make like a pirate and follow the scavenger hunt clues to find the treasure. No registration required.

Period Productions: Life and Times of a Pirate
July 23 (In-Person) | 11:00am – 12:00pm
A Captain and his sailor provide an interactive program detailing what it was like to live life as a pirate including the ups & downs, the in & outs, and the lives & deaths of some of the most famous pirates in history. For all ages.

Coding Boat Races
July 23 (In-Person) | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Use our coding robots to race across the oceans to find the treasure. Will you be able to avoid the sea monsters? Activities for all ages and skill levels.

Bravura Youth Orchestra
July 24 (In-Person) | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join us for award-winning chamber ensemble performances by the Bravura Youth Orchestra led by Music Director Chiu-Tze Lin.

Pirate Storytime and Craft
July 25 (In-Person) | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Join Kiersten for a pirate storytime! Stay afterward for a fun pirate-themed craft.

Family Game Day
July 25 (In-Person) | 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Spend the afternoon playing board games together. For all ages

Map Making
July 26 (In-Person) | 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Learn about parts of the map and types of maps and then learn how to make your own.  Will it be an ancient pirate map or a map of your own backyard? You decide. Designed for grades 3-6.

All-Day Drop-In: Wooden Spoon Pirates
July 27 (In-Person) | All Day
Drop by the library every Wednesday from 11:00am through the end of the day for a passive program! From take-and-make crafts to self-guided in-library activities, we’ll always have something a little different. The only way to find out what is happening is to stop by!

Decorate a Treasure Chest
July 28 (In-Person) | 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Decorate your very own mini wooden treasure chest to take home and hide your treasures in! For ages 7-12.

Drop-In: Paper Tube Shark
July 30 (In-Person) | All Day
Come in anytime today and pick up a to-go kit to make a paper tube shark! While supplies last. No registration is required.