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10-01 Fair Lawn Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 796-3400
LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday- Thursday
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2021 Summer Reading Club
Registration Date:
Monday, June 21-Friday July 30
Program Dates:
Tuesday, July 6-Friday, August 13
Last day to collect prizes:
Friday, September 10
*Masks at outside programs are at parent's discretion. The library is still requiring masks in the Children's Room because of
lack of ventilation and vaccine restrictions for children.*
Click the image to log your books
for our Summer Reading Club
Go to the Google or Apple Store to download the free app and look up Maurice M. Pine Library
How the Club Works
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The children’s summer reading club is open to all Fair Lawn residents ages 0-12. You must have a current library card to register.
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Register in the Children’s Room or through the link for ReadSquared found at www.fairlawnlibrary.org/childrens.
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Tracking can be done electronically or with a physical reading log, which can be printed from the website or picked up at the library.
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Once registered: Start Reading! (pre-readers can be read to)
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Everytime you read for 20 minutes color in a step in your Jungle Log-or track through ReadSquared.
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Starting Tuesday July 6th pick up a starter keychain. For every 100 minutes read you will receive a new bead and move your explorer to another area of the jungle.
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Read all 1,000 minutes and receive a certificate and a book to keep forever!
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Complete another 1,000 minutes and be added to our “Star Survivor” wall.
Library Programs:
Most programs will run weekly from July 6-August 13. Registration (link posted one week prior to program) and access to virtual programs can be found on the Children’s Room website. In-person programs will be outside the library weather permitting! Many in-person programs will also be pre-taped and posted on the website immediately following. Because space is limited and strictly controlled, please do not register for programs unless you are committed to attending. Programs are limited to Fair Lawn residents only and are subject to change. Check the library website for the most current information.
Calling All Amateur Performers...
Fair Lawn Library’s Got Talent
Entering Grades 1-Up In-Person
Monday, August 16 7:00 pm (click here to register)
Show off your talent in our annual library talent show. Performers must register while no registration is necessary for spectators. An email will be sent to performers to find out what their act will be a few days before the big event. This program is for Fair Lawn patrons only.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH AESOP'S FABLES PRESENTED BY BRIGHT STAR THEATRE
Library Programs
please click program time to register if required
BabyTime Ages 0-2 Virtual/Pre-taped No Registration Required
New programs will be posted Thursday mornings at 10:30 am
Summer fun for our youngest patrons! Start your day off right with sunny stories, lap-sit rhymes, music, and puppets.
StoryTime Target Audience: 2-5 In-Person/Pre-Taped No Registration Required
Bring your listening ears, imagination, and a chair or a blanket as our team of storytellers present books, songs and fun. Three different days and times will be offered:
Tuesdays July 6-August 10 6:30-7:00 pm Library
Wednesdays July 7-August 11 10:30-11:00 am Library
Wednesdays July 7-August 11 2:30-3:00 pm Memorial Pool
Movement & Music: Boogie Feet! Ages 2-5 In-Person/Pre-Taped Weekly Registration Required
Fridays, July 9-August 13 10:15-10:45 am
Children and their caregivers are invited to make their way to the dance floor! Whirl and twirl your way through Friday mornings with tap, ballet, and other fun dance activities and games. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.
Crafty Together Ages 2-5 In-Person/Pre-Taped Weekly Registration Required
Tuesdays July 6-August 10 10:15-10:45/ 11:15-11:45 am
Bring out the inner creativity in your little one as you both assemble a fun project together. Miss the craft? Templates and an instructional video will be posted on the website after the program.
Click here for Week 5 template & supply lists
Crafty Kids Entering Grades 1-6 In-Person/Pre-Taped Weekly Registration Required
Tuesdays July 6-August 10 2:15-2:45/3:15-3:45 pm
Create crafts in the great outdoors led by our wonderful staff members. Miss the craft? Templates and an instructional video will be posted on the website after the program.
Click here for Week 5 template & supply lists
STEMbrarians All Ages Virtual/Pre-Taped No Registration Required
New programs will be posted Saturdays at noon
Investigate all things science, technology, engineering, and math with our resident STEMbrarians. They’ll show you how to conduct your own experiments and tinker with wacky inventions using things right from your junk drawer!
Parking Lot Yoga Entering Grades K-Up In-Person/Pre-Taped Weekly Registration Required
Wednesdays July 7-August 11 6:00-6:30 pm
Children and caregivers are welcome to relax and stretch after a long day of pools and camps. Leave your worries at the door during this half-hour routine. BYO mat or towel and a water bottle.
Oodles of Doodles Entering Grades K-Up Virtual/Zoom Weekly Registration Required
Mondays, July 12-August 9 2:30-3:00 pm
Unwind your noodle by drawing oodles of doodles (or poodles if you so choose-le). Grab a sketchbook and your art tools of choice for a half-hour of storytelling, chitchat, and fun drawing and coloring prompts and activities.
Animal Bingo Entering Grades K-Up In-Person Weekly Registration Required
Thursdays July 8-August 12 2:30-3:15/ 7:00-7:45 pm
Take a walk on the wild side with in-person Animal Bingo! Bring a blanket or towel and play along with your favorite jungle animals.
Zumba Entering Grades K-Up In-Person/Zoom Weekly Registration Required
Mondays, July 12-August 9 10:15-10:45 am
Shimmy and shake the day awake with morning Zumba! Come dressed in exercise gear, masks, and your flashiest sneakers for this in-person program. On rainy days Zoom links will be emailed before the program.
What to Watch All Ages Virtual/Pre-Taped No Registration Required
New programs will be posted Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
Roll out the red carpet for your next movie night and tune in to Ms. Jenna’s weekly movie recommendation and show stopping craft project. Casual movie watchers and movie buffs alike can stream our weekly recommendation for free through the Kanopy app.
Lego Club Entering Grades K-Up Virtual/Zoom Weekly Registration Required
Fridays, July 9-August 13 2:30-3:00 pm
Calling all architects, builders, and construction workers: grab your Legos and hard hats and join our weekly Zoom meeting. Connect with other Lego enthusiasts and see if you can rise to our weekly build challenges.
Brain Blizzard Two Groups Offered! In-Person/Zoom (in bad weather only) Register once for 6 week program.
If you missed registration during week 1, please email us at childrens@fairlawn.bccls.org to register.
Thursdays, July 8-Aug. 12
Entering Grades 2 & 3 3:30-4:15 pm Make Your Own Picture Book
Entering Grades 4-7 4:30-5:15 pm Longform Writing
Calling all storytellers! Dust off your notebooks and pencil case and get ready for fun games, silly writing prompts, and lots and lots of brainstorming. Kids will write, draw, and act out their masterpieces, producing snippets of a picture book, short story, graphic novel, or short play by the end of the summer. BYO notebook, pencils, and imagination.
Gaming Group Entering grades 4-6 Virtual/Zoom Weekly Registration Required
Thursdays July 29-August 12 7:30-8:15 pm
Get ready to rumble in the jungle this summer as you join Game Master Alex’s board game bonanza! Create a Boardgame Arena account and play new games each week to challenge your mind.
Read to a Dog Readers of All Ages Virtual/Zoom Weekly Registration Required
Thursdays July 8-August 12 6:30-7:20 pm
Sit, stay and privative reading with a non-judgmental furry friend! Sign-up for a ten-minute online Zoom session to read with a therapy dog.
DIY Kids Entering grades 4-6 In-person. Weekly Registration Required
Wednesdays, July 28 -August 11 7:00-8:00 pm
Step up your crafting with these more advanced projects designed to spruce your room as you learn a new skill.
The Battle of the Books
Entering Grades 4-6 In-Person/Zoom
Registration Required for each battle
click program time to register
Pounce on our rumble in the jungle this summer and join the battle! Kids will read two separate books for each battle, placed in teams
and go head-to-head in book trivia knowledge. See who will be the
rulers of the jungle in our two separate battles:
August Battle: Friday, August 13 at 3:30pm
Belly Up! by Gibbs and Untamed: The Wild Life of Jane Goodall by Silvey
Special Programs
The library will be hosting several special events for children and families.
Registration is MANDATORY for all events and space is limited.
Please bring chairs to all in-person programs.
Please click the program time to register.
Aesop’s Fables CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE SHOW Entering K-Up Virtual/Zoom
Monday July 26 7:00 pm
Families and friends of all ages are invited to watch Aesop’s famous fables come to life in an interactive program staged by professional theater company, Bright Star, featuring the entertaining and educational classic tales.
Musiquita! Ages 0-5 w/adult partner In- Person
Thursday July 29 10:30am
Join husband and wife duo Blanca Cecilia Gonzalez and Jesse Elder for Musiquita! a playful exploration of Spanish and English music and song. This program combines music, language, and culture into a joyful celebration, appropriate for all ages. This program is weather permitting and will be postponed in the event of rain.
Spirit Animals Entering Grades K-Up In-Person
Monday, August 2 7:00 pm
Celebrate the folklore behind spirit animals and discover your own in this hands-on program featuring storytelling and crafts.
Family Survivor Families with Children Grades K-Up In-Person
Monday, August 9 7:00 pm
Does your family have the brains and brawn to win the Library Survivor Challenge? Families will compete in daring events to determine who can survive the tribal council this summer. May the odds be ever in your favor!
Fair Lawn Library’s Got Talent Entering Grades 1-Up In-Person
Monday, August 16 7:00 pm
Show off your talent in our annual library talent show. Performers must register while no registration is necessary for spectators. An email will be sent to performers to find out what their act will be a few days before the big event.
Family Concert All Ages In-Person
Tuesday, August 17 10:30 am
Musical funny-man, Kurt Gallagher, will entertain both children and grown-ups alike as he performs a special concert sure to release the “wild animal” in all of us!
Is your family missing our in
person story times?
Then let our librarians plan a
fun afternoon for you!
Click the button above to learn about our Story Time to Go Packs,
available for pre-order pick-up now.
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Contact Us!
Children's Department:
201-796-3400 ext. 3
Head of Children's Services:
Kate Nafz