Today – Saturday: 9:30-4:30
Tomorrow – Sunday 1:00-4:30
Accepted: Gently used books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks
Please no damaged or moldy materials, VHS, textbooks, magazines, encyclopedias, condensed books.
Proceeds from the sales fund special projects, materials, programs and other activities at the Bridgewater Library. Click HERE for more information about the Bridgewater Friends.
See large scale LEGO models and participate in free building activities.
photo courtesy of LEGO Americana Roadshow
Ten one-of-a-kind, large scale models of American Landmarks made completely out of LEGO® bricks by LEGO® Master Builders – including the U.S. Capitol Building, White House, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Old North Church – take over Bridgewater Commons and entertain customers with stunning visuals and fun facts."
The show runs Saturday, April 2nd through Sunday, April 17, 2016, and will be spread throughout the mall for guests to view
(you can view a map of the display locations here).
Exhibition hours are: Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm
Sunday 11am-6pm
Kids can also make and take home their own mini version of a Lego Independence Hall for free!* (*restrictions apply- see their website)
Activities and other visuals will include:
Teachers can download lesson plan ideas from the event website, too!
Continue the fun at Bridgewater Library with our LEGO club.
Somerville Public Library
Writing and Illustrating a story with Diana Patton. Ages 4-7 Saturday, April 09, 2016 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Please register each child who will participate.
Diana will present stories she has written and illustrated, and afterwards will help the children to create their own story idea using watercolors, or crayons and pencils. Diana Patton's books will be available for purchase and signing. Diana's watercolors will be on exhibit in the library's upstairs gallery during the months of April and May.
Check out this online Jersey Mystery Series:
Start reading here: http://www.njcenterforthebook.org/jersey-trackers/
STORYTIMES RESUME THIS WEEK AT BRIDGEWATER LIBRARY, Also Sing Spring, Teen Movie, Tail Waggin’ Tutor, Tween Lock-In and More…
AROUND OUR AREA:
Mile Square Theatre is proud to open its brand-new facility at the Artisan in Hoboken with a young audience production of GOODNIGHT MOON, Chad Henry’s lively musical adaptation of the well-known children’s book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd.
WHEN: April 9-24:
Saturdays @ 2pm and 5pm
Sundays @ 11am and 2pm
Saturday, April 9 @ 2pm SOLD OUT
Sunday, April 24 @ 5pm Special Needs Inclusive Adjusted Performance
WHERE: Mile Square Theatre, The Artisan, Hoboken
TICKETS: Adults: $25 • Children and Seniors: $15
Purchase tickets at www.milesquaretheatre.org
GOODNIGHT MOON is recommended for ALL audiences 4 years and up.
Approximate run time: 75 minutes
A clever, warmhearted parable that...lights up the imaginations of its target audience. It’s an ideal introduction to theatre.
Big Bad Wolf Sat 4/16/2016 1:00 & 3:30 PM
Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College
He's the most misunderstood character in fairytale history. Put simply, he has no friends — just incredibly sharp teeth, yellow eyes and his own ideas about personal hygiene. He is the infamous Big Bad Wolf after all. Luckily Heidi Hood, the second cousin twice removed of Little Red, is brave enough to see past this wolf's bad press and an unlikely friendship is born. This hilarious, table-turning tale complete with puppetry, a poetry competition, and plenty of dancing will have you wondering why you were so scared in the first place.
A reminder – there will be NO storytimes, toddler times, baby time or pajama time this coming week. Programs will resume the week of April 4th (see details below.)
Looking for things to do during vacation week? – check out the events listings in the “Useful Links for Families” section of this blog.
Free Family Fun NJ has dozens of ideas for fun places to visit.
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Click HERE to register for these programs.
PREVIEW: Here’s What’s Coming Up in the Library in April:
AROUND THE COMMUNITY:
Chocolate Eggstravaganza
How sweet it is!
WHEN: Friday, March 25, 2 PM
WHERE: Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St., Clinton
COST: $30/2 participants
Chocodiem and the Hunterdon Art Museum are teaming up for an event guaranteed to please both palate and palette: painting chocolate eggs with dyed cocoa butter.
Participants receive two chocolate eggs for painting, truffles to sample and a demonstration by artist Amanda Wentz. Indulge your sweet tooth and reserve your space by calling the Museum at 908-735-8415 or visiting ourwebsite.
This event is for adults and children ages 6 and older.
Tour Discomfort Show with Curator Liz Sheehan
Enjoy a fascinating and fun afternoon with curator Liz Sheehan as she guides you through the humorous, playful and subversive objects in our Discomfort: Experiments in Furniture, Function and Form exhibition.
WHEN: Sunday, April 10, at 2 p.m.
In this lecture and guided tour, Sheehan will discuss how wit is the common theme running through the exhibition. She'll discuss conceptual art and introduce you to the many talented artists featured in the show.
ADMISSION: This event is free with your Museum admission, but space is limited, so register today!
Visit ArtZone and Let Your Child's Imagination Soar
ArtZone is the perfect place for kids to let their imaginations run wild!
In ArtZone, located on our first floor, children feel the excitement of creating art, the pleasure of being in a museum without being told not to touch, and the pride of hanging their own work of art in a museum.
Stop by ArtZone this weekend!
Currently, kids can learn about internationally acclaimed artist El Anatsui, take part in our mini-members show or explore our bins art supplies to create their own masterpiece.
ArtZone is the ideal space for kids to begin developing an interest in the arts that will last a lifetime.
Calendar Corner—Upcoming Events at HAM
AROUND THE COMMUNITY:
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…a complete delight, enthralling the youngsters in the crowd with his demonstrations, while keeping the adults amused with his hilarious running commentary.
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LIVE WIRE: The Electricity Tour
Doktor Kaboom!
Friday, March 11 at 7PM
Tickets: $15 General Admission
Nothing says science like KABOOM! Doktor Kaboom! Creatively blending theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom's supercharged (and super safe!) science experiments will have you erupting with laughter and bubbling with curiosity. In LIVE WIRE: The Electricity Tour, Doktor Kaboom will explore the fundamentals of electrical energy and the history of humanity’s adventures into its potential. Topics covered include: safety; Tesla; Edison; Faraday; lightning bolts, current; voltage; conductive and non-conductive media; electrical arcs; light emission; sparks; resistance; magnetic fields, electric generators: mechanical energy to electrical energy; electromagnetic coils and conductors.
March Star Madness
With the luck of the stars, the Planetarium steps into March with star filled shows for everyone! Come join us at RVCC Planetarium and join in this years March Star Madness!
Observatory
Weather permitting, 3M Observatory will be reopened to the public on Saturday evenings
Little Star that Could & Laser Pop Rock
Saturday afternoon shows just for the family.
"Little Star that Could" at 3:00 pm
"Laser Pop Rock" at 4:00 pm
(recommended for ages 6 and older)
Black Holes
Saturdays, Mar 12, & 19 7:00 pm
Take a virtual tour through space and explore the science and mystery of black holes: Where do they come from? How do we find them? Is there one on Earth's horizon?
(Recommended for ages 8 to adult)
What's up in the Sky?
Jupiter is at opposition on March 8th, when it will be above the horizon all night long. On March 1st, Jupiter rises 26 minutes after sunset. By March 31st, Jupiter rises 2 hours and 21 minutes before sunset.
Mercury is at superior conjunction March 23. When it comes out from behind the sun it's relatively bright and due to the high angle of the ecliptic, climbs quickly. Mercury may be spotted very low in the western sky by the end of the month.
Morning Planet Extravaganza Continues!
Four planets can be spotted simultaneously at the start of March. Venus is low in the eastern-southeastern skies at mid-twilight, rising just one hour before the Sun on March1st. By the end of March, Venus will rise a little over a half an hour earlier than the Sun.
Saturn and Mars continue to move closer to each other. the gap between these two planets will shrink throughout March. Jupiter in the west, drops closer to the horizon each day. On the last day of March, you can spot Venus and Jupiter at the same time on the opposite sides of the sky.
Last Quarter Moon: March 1
New Moon: March 9
First Quarter: March 15
Full Moon: March 23
Last Quarter Moon: March 31
Planetarium at Raritan Valley Community College | 908-231-8805 | planet@raritanval.edu | www.raritanval.edu/planetarium
AT THE LIBRARY:
All ages challenge – stop by the library on March 14th and recite Pi to the farthest number you can memorize. We’ll keep score and give you a medal for trying! Celebrate International Pi Day with stories, mathematical art and fun! Everyone from Preschoolers to Pre-teens will have lots of fun things to do. Monday, March 14, 2016
4:30 - 5:30 PM Register HERE.
Click HERE to register for any of these programs.
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