May Events for Children

Breakfast and Books: Chat with Director Darren Miguez
May 1 (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.

Family Storytime
May 1, 5, 12, 19, 26, 29 (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.

Suraj’s Chess for Kids with Special Needs: Beginner
May 1, 8, 15, 22 (Zoom) | 1:00pm – 1:30pm
Suraj’s Chess for Kids with Special Needs: Intermediate
May 1, 8, 15, 22 (Zoom) | 1:30pm – 2:00pm
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
May 2, 9, 23 (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.

Lapsit Storytime
May 3, 17, 31 (Zoom) 10, 24 (In-Person)| 11:00am-11:30am
Join Librarian Liz for a lapsit storytime! For ages 0-1 ½.

Mother’s Day Card Making
May 3 (In-Person) | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Join us in making cards for your mother or any other family member! For ages 3-12.

All-Day Drop-In: May the Fourth Origami
May 4 (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!

May the Fourth Activity
May 4 (In-Person) | 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Drop by the science center to help rescue figures frozen in carbonite (aka ice and baking soda!), and learn about chemical reactions. Ages 5 and up.

Thursday Night Storytime
May 5, 19, 26 (In-Person) | 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Join Kiersten in a themed storytime every Thursday night! For ages 3 and up.

Explore and Play
May 6, 13, 20, 27 (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.

De-Stress With A Dog!
May 10 (In-Person) | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Meet Cocoa, the chocolate lab! Hang out with her and de-stress for a while. Younger kids are welcome to practice their reading skills and read to Cocoa! For ages 5-18.

All-Day Drop-In: Caterpillars
May 11 (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!

Movers and Shakers
May 11 (In-Person) | 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Join Miss Maureen for tales from the Pacific Islands in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Bedtime Storytime
May 11, 25 (In-Person) | 6:30pm – 7:15pm
Join teen volunteer Elizabeth in a bedtime storytime for ages 3-6.

Science and Stories
May 13, 27 (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: Star Wars Scavenger Hunt
May 14 (In-Person) | All Day
These are the droids you’re looking for. Can you find all the Star Wars droids hidden in the children’s room?

Intro to 3D Printing
May 14 (Zoom) | 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Attendees will learn the basics of Tinkercad and the basics of 3D printing. For grades 4-7
Prerequisite: basic computer skills, eg: minimizing windows, switching between zoom video and windows, click and drag, etc.

Screen-Free Art Lessons
May 15 (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.

Junior Chess Club
May 16, 23 | 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.

Perler Beads for Kids
May 17 (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: Bees
May 18 (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 Drop-In: Lego Craft
May 25 (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!

LEGO Free Play
May 25 (In-Person) | 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Come to the library to build whatever you can dream up with our collection of Legos! Ages 5 and up.

Droid Races
May 28 (In-Person) | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Come test the library’s new coding robots. Which will be the fastest? Grades K-4

Family Game Day
May 28 (In-Person) | 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Spend the afternoon playing board games together. For all ages.