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bookwormKid Program Calendar

  • Download the Kids Newsletter, story times begin mid January
    • Date Time Program Name and Description
    1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 3/16, 3/30 3:45 # Lego Workshops for ages 5 and up
    1/24 3:45 # Winter Craft for ages 6 and up
    1/25, 2/21, 3/14 10:00 # Move and Shake with Miss Carol for ages 2 to 4
    1/28 11:00 # Chemical Magic for ages 6 and up
    2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9 3:45 # Basic Chess on Fridays for ages 7 and up
    2/4 11:00 # Craft with Miss Polly for ages 5 to 8
    2/6 3:45 # Origami with Miss Candace for ages 6 and up
    2/7, 3/6 10:15 # Singalong with Carolyn Dempsey for all ages

    Programs require registration if denoted by ‘#’.
    Register or cancel your registration by email Judy.Leane@florhamparklib.org, in person, or by phone. It is important that we have an accurate count of attendees since some speakers travel a distance and bring materials to distribute.

    bookworm graphicCollection

    The Children’s department has a large collection of materials for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers through approximately grade 6. Our multimedia collection gives children the opportunity to grow and explore the world around them. Much of the material on the shelves is available to check out and enjoy. The children’s collection includes:

    book graphicCirculating encyclopedias book graphicNonfiction books book graphicPicture Books
    book graphicAudio books (Cassette & CD) book graphicMagazines book graphicMusic
    book graphicFiction (hardcover and paperbacks) book graphicEasy Readers book graphicReadalongs
    book graphicVideos & DVDs (entertainment and educational)

    bookwormReference Materials

    General and specialized encyclopedias, atlases, dictionaries, and research databases, especially designed for children, are available. Reference material cannot be borrowed, but you may make copies of any information you need. Ask at the desk if you need help. Have a question you need help with? Email: reference@florhamparklib.org.

    bookwormComputer Workstations

    Four workstations with the library catalog, Internet, and Research databases are available in the Children’s department. There are also three special game computers, not hooked up to the internet. Children are free to use the computers while abiding by the library’s policies including the Unattended Children Policy and the Internet Access Policy.

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    bookwormParenting Collection

    Multimedia material on relevant parenting topics can be checked out and is located near the juvenile reference area.

    bookwormHomework Help

    The library offers research databases geared towards kids which can be searched by simply selecting one and then entering your 13-digit library card number. Those that can be accessed from home and the library include:

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    From the library (no home access), go to the online resources page and try these:

    bookwormInternet Sites

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    bookwormKid-Friendly Search Engines

    bookwormInternet Safety Websites

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