SPECIAL EVENTS
Welcome Ms. Marianne
Join us in welcoming our new Children’s Librarian! Ms. Marianne will run our Storytime programs on Tuesday mornings, as well as our Afterschool Programs and special events for children.
Please stop in on a Tuesday to meet Ms. Marianne and participate in one of our fun programs for kids.
Children's Programs
Join us in the Children’s Room for stories and fun every Tuesday!
Please note: We’re having special events on Tuesday, August 4 and 18, and will not have storytime those mornings. Please join us for Music with Big Jeff and NJ Bubble Party. See below for details.
Music with Big Jeff
Tuesday, August 4
10:00 AM
Big Jeff will have everyone singing and dancing along to classic children’s songs.
All ages are welcome to join the fun in the Children’s Room! Registration is not required.
NJ Bubble Party
Tuesday, August 18
10:00 am
Everyone loves bubbles! Especially BIG bubbles! NJ Bubble Party is bringing BIG BUBBLE fun to the library.
All ages are welcome to join us outside (weather permitting). Registration is not required.
Join us at the Little Silver Woman’s Club: 111 Church Street.
Housel Fun & Fitness
Tuesday, August 25
3:30 pm
Get ready to move & enjoy a dino-mite interactive read aloud. Housel Fun & Fitness is bringing a fun, interactive dino-themed program to the Little Silver Woman’s Club!
Ages 4 and older. Registration is not required.
Yoga with Miss Kim
Tuesday,October 21
at 4:00 pm
Call now to sign up for Yoga with Miss Kim.
Children ages 4 and older are welcome to join us for child-centered yoga. Registration is required, and space is limited.
Dig for gems with Wild New Jersey
Tuesday, June 30
3:30 to 4:00 pm
Learn how to unearth your very own gemstone!
Call now to reserve your spot for this fun and educational program! Registration is required, as space is limited. Ages 4 and older.
TUESDAY storytime
family Storytimes
Tuesdays
9:30 - 9:50 AM OR
10:30 - 10:50 AM
| Ages 6 months – 4 years
Join us for stories, songs, and bubbles!
Storytime will not be held Tuesday August 4 & 18 due to special events.
Stay and Play
Tuesdays
9:50 - 10:20 am
| Ages 6 months – 4 years
Drop-in open playtime to explore, socialize and engage with educational, sensory toys.
Stay & Play will not be held Tuesday August 4 & 18 due to special events.
afternoon adventures
Tuesdays
3:30 - 4:00 PM
| Ages 4 and older
Join us for stories, crafts or fun afternoon activities.
Storytime
Guidelines
- Family Storytime programs are held every Tuesday morning.
- No need to register ahead of time.
- All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Afternoon Adventures
- Afternoon Adventures are held every Tuesday afternoon 3:30 – 4:00 pm.
- No need to register ahead of time.
- For children ages 4 and older.
- Must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
afternoon adventures
Tuesdays
3:30 - 4:00 pm
Join us in the Children’s Room for seasonal crafts and programs! Check the schedule for more information.
Registration is not required for regular weekly Afternoon Adventures. Ages 4 and older with parent or caregiver
At Headquarters, Manalapan
Streaming Video
You will be required to enter your library card number to access streaming resources.
Your Little Silver Library card number begins with 8004. Enter all numbers under the barcode without spaces.
If a PIN is required and you do not have a PIN enter 0000.
special programs
Fall scavenger hunt
Enjoy this beautiful fall weather and take a walk to the library for curbside pickup!
Check out a book by calling 732-747-9649 or by using our online catalog. We’ll call you when it’s ready for pick up! Then take a walk to the library and see if you can find these things along the way! Check off each item on this list and hand it in at our curbside pickup table and you can take home a prize! One prize per child please.
Enjoy this beautiful fall weather and take a walk to the library! Check out a book by calling 732-747-9649 or by using our online catalog at littlesilverlibrary.org. We’ll call you when it’s ready for pick up! Here’s the scavenger hunt list to you to print out!
Then take a walk to the library and see if you can find these things along the way! Check off each item on this list and hand it in at our curbside pickup table and you can take home a prize! One prize per child please!
storytime at home
Looking for a fun storytime to do at home? We’ve got you covered with sing-a-longs and links to stories! Just click on the link for some fun!
Internet Resources
Library on the go
Digital books and audiobooks for kids. Includes titles from grades K and up, including popular authors and series.
Tumblebooks
A collection of animated, talking picture books, chapter-book Read Alongs, Tumble TV, and Tumble Puzzles & Games.
1,000 Books Before kindergarten
The rewards of reading are priceless, begin by reading a book to your child with the goal of reading 1,000 books together before kindergarten.
Talking is teaching
When you talk, read, and sing with your child—even before she can use words—you’re building her brain and helping to prepare her for success in school and in life.
great websites for parents
A collection of websites for parents and caregivers compiled by the American Library Association Service to Children.
Great Websites for Kids
A collections of websites for kids compiled by the American Library Assocation Service to Children.
kidlit tv
KidLit TV is a diverse group of parents, educators, librarians, kid lit creators, and award-winning filmmakers working together to create fun new ways to reinforce an appreciation of reading that children will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
PBS kids
PBS KIDS is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children through curriculum-based entertainment
pigeon presents
Visit all of your favorite Mo Willems characters at his fun and interactive website.
Reading rockets
Reading Rockets is a national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
NASA Kid's Club
NASA Kid's Club provides a safe place for children, pre-K through grade 4, to play games as they learn about NASA and its missions. These games support national education standards in STEM.
national geographic kids
National Geographic teaches kids about the world and how it works, empowering them to succeed and to make it a better place.
World Book Early Learning
The perfect tool for pre- and emergent readers to explore independently or learn with an adult.