June Events for Children

All-Day Drop-In: Dinosaurs
June 1 (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!

Family Storytime
June 2, 5, 9, 16, 19, 23 (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.

Explore and Play
June 3, 10, 17, 24 (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.

Hand Art
June 4 (In-Person) | 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Help us to create a new piece of art to hang on the third floor! Calling all kids to share their handprints with us. Drop-in anytime between 3:00pm-4:00pm.

Breakfast and Books: Chat with Director Darren Miguez
June 5 (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.

Suraj’s Chess for Kids with Special Needs
June 5, 19, 26 (Zoom) | 1:00pm – 1:45pm
Teaching chess to students has very little to do with the rules of the game. It is much more about their development. The key to teaching chess to someone with Autism is communication, creating a world so small that it becomes purely about the 64 squares in front of them. Clear rules and structure provide safety when they attempt this new game. They discover it is safe to talk about their plan of attack, how they will defend their king, and what they will be doing next with the person they are playing with.

Books and Crafts
June 6, 13, 20, 27 (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.

Junior Chess Club
June 6, 13, 20 (In-Person) | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Junior Chess Club is a fun and engaging program with experienced high school chess club members as teachers. All skill levels are welcome to join, with weekly lessons and tournaments being held for your child to practice and grow their chess skills. Best of all, it is entirely free! Ages 5-14.

Sewing 101: Rainbow Owls
June 6 (In-Person) | 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Practice your sewing skills by creating a mini rainbow owl! No sewing experience is necessary. For grades 6-12.

Lapsit Storytime
June 7, 14, 21, 28 (In-Person)| 11:00am – 11:30am
Join Librarian Liz for a lapsit storytime! For ages 0-1 ½.

Pride Stroytime
June 7 (In-Person) | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Celebrate pride with us during a special pride-themed storytime! Stay for a pride-themed craft afterward!

All-Day Drop-In: Rainbow Wands
June 8 (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!

Bedtime Storytime
June 8, 22 (In-Person) | 6:30pm – 7:15pm
Join teen volunteer Elizabeth in a bedtime storytime for ages 3-6.

Thursday Night Storytime
June 9, 23 (In-Person) | 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Join Kiersten in a themed storytime every Thursday night! For ages 3 and up.

Science and Stories
June 10, 24 (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.

All Day Pride Flag Scavenger Hunt
June 11 (In-Person) | All Day
Find all the colors of the Pride Flag hidden in the children’s room and win a prize. No registration is necessary.

3D Printing: Crash Test Cars
June 11 (In-Person)| 2:30pm – 3:30pm
1st session: Attendees will learn about the basics of Tinkercad and self-design a toy car.

2nd session: Attendees will use the self-designed 3D-printed toy cars to do a crash test. They are challenged to use art supplies as safety features so that the car better withstands front-end collisions, protecting the driver (raw egg) from injury (cracking).

Registration means a commitment to attend both sessions. For grades 4-7.

Screen-Free Art Lessons
June 12 (In-Person) | 11:30am – 1:00pm
These lessons will provide you with an alternative to using a screen. You will learn various techniques in each class. After the event, take home a kit to continue making art. Have some fun while making some art! This class will be located in the tower room. All attendees must be wearing masks. For ages 6-9.

Rainbow Marble Art and Pride History
June 13 (In-Person) | 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Create rainbow marble art using acrylic paint and silicone, and learn about the rich history of pride, starting with Stonewall and ending with today! For grades 6-12.

Father’s Day Card Making
June 14 (In-Person) | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Create a card for a father or any family member! For ages 5-12.

All-Day Drop-In: Rainbow Rocks
June 15 (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!

Introducing: Coding Robots
June 15 (In-Person) | 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Come try out our new Sphero Bolt Coding Robots. Split into teams to complete basic coding challenges. For grades 3-5.

Perler Beads for Kids
June 21 (In-Person) | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Have fun with Perler beads! Make a cool design and take it home with you! For ages 7-12.

All-Day Drop-In: Rainbow Ribbon Rings
June 22 (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!

Clean Ocean Action Group: “Pointless People Pollution” Presentation
June 25 (In-Person and Zoom) | 11:15am – 12:15pm
Learn about the issues surrounding ocean pollution through an interactive virtual presentation.  Followed by STEM and craft activities outside on the library plaza.

Snakes-n-Scales: Hooray for Herpetology!
June 26 (In-Person) | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Come learn about some of the world’s coolest reptiles and amphibians including frogs, toads, and salamanders from all over the globe!

Paper Bowl Jellyfish
June 27 (In-Person) | 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Help us decorate the third floor by creating jellyfish out of paper bowls to hang up! For ages 7-12.

Drop-In: Rainbow Fish
June 28 (In-Person) | All Day
Come into the library and help us decorate the third floor by creating a rainbow fish to go on our rainbow fish wall! No registration is necessary.

All-Day Drop-In: Fish
June 29 (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!

Turtle Dance Music
June 29 (Zoom) | 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!

Wetlands Institute: Sea Creatures with Amazing Features
June 30 (In-Person) | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Participants will use all of their senses and their imagination to discover the wet world of water animals. Following a fun and interactive explanation of the local sea animals, participants will get hands-on time with them.