Family Friendly Events at the Nutley Public Library July 23 to July 31, 2018

NUTLEY, NJ – .There is only a week left in the month but so many things to do at the Nutley Public Library. 

Monday July 23 at 1:00 p.m. – Maker Monday’s – For all ages and skill levels.  No registration required. 

Monday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. – What is music?  Enjoy a story and touch, feel and play musical instruments.  Ages 6-12.  No registration required.

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Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. – Movie Night.  For all ages.

Wednesday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. – Rick Mikula “The Butterfly Guy”.  Learn from Rick how to raise butterflies and moths at any time of year by using simple, recyclable, household items.  See the beauty of butterflies that Rick has found on his travels as well as the wonderful creatures that wait right outside your door.  For all ages – No registration required.

Thursday, July 26 10:45 a.m.  – Environment Workshop – Join an Essex County Environmental Center Naturalist to hear a story, make a craft and learn about the musical sounds of animals.  Space is limited.  Ages 6-9.   One workshop per patron.  6 -9 years old recommended.  On-line registration required.  youthservices.nutleypubliclibrary.org.

Thursday, July 26 at 3:00 p.m. Reading Buddies.  Beginner/Young Readers choose a book and pair up with a buddy to practice their reading and public speaking skills.  On-line registration required.   youthservices.nutleypubliclibrary.org.

Saturday, July 28 at 10:00 a.m. – Drop in Crafts – Stop by the children’s room to make a craft to take home.  For all ages.  While supplies last.  Lego Playtime – For ages 5-12.  No registration required.

Monday, July 30 – August 3 at 1:00 p.m. – 2-D Video Game Design – Do you love classic video arcade games?  Then learn to design, test, and play and improve upon some of the greatest games ever played.  Fee:  $20.00 per class.  For Nutley Residents entering Grades 4-6.

Monday, July 30 at 3:00 p.m.– Sand Art Workshop.  This workshop is offered to Nutley residents who are registered for the Summer Reading Program only.  The Sand Art Workshop is for all ages and space is limited.  This event will be outside on library grounds, weather permitting.

Tuesday, July 31 at 10:00 a.m. – Babygarten – Children and Caregivers enjoy books, rhymes and playtime.  For children ages 23 months and under.

Tuesday, July 31 at 7:00 p.m. – Caribbean Steel Drums with Justin Derman.  Listen and play along to the popular music of Trinidad, Jamaica and Calypso.  Family event for all ages.  No registration required.  Last day to register for the Summer Reading Program.  Win big prizes and bundles.

Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive in Nutley, NJ 07110.  The library is barrier  free.http://nutleypubliclibrary.org    library@nutleynj.org    973-667-0405

Hours:  Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. / Wed., Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.