Bridgeton Library Announces Activities for April
Family Movie
Monday, April 9th at 2 pm.
When twelve-year-old Hugo, an orphan living and repairing clocks within the walls of a Paris train station in 1931, meets a mysterious toy seller and his goddaughter, his undercover life and his biggest secret are jeopardized. Based on the Caldecott Award winning book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick. Rated PG. Bring your own snacks or enjoy our free popcorn.
Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays, April 10, 17, and 24 at 10:30 am.
Children ages 2-6 and a caregiver are invited for stories, songs, finger plays, crafts and a snack. Story time is free and does not require registration.
Story and Craft
Tuesdays, April 10, 17 and 24 at 10:30 am.
Kids ages 7 and up are invited to share stories, activities and crafts. This program will take place at the same time as our Preschool Story Time and is perfect for older siblings! Homeschoolers are welcome. Registration requested.
Teen Tuesday
(A weekly program for teens ages 12-18 funded by a Community Development Block Grant)
Tuesday, April 10 at 6pm
Teen Library Council Meeting. TLC members help plan programs for teens and children, help choose new books for the library, and much more! New members welcome.
Tuesday, April 17 at 6pm
Teen Anime Night. Teens can watch anime & help choose new anime and manga for the library. Those who like to draw are encouraged to bring their art. No registration required.
Tuesday, April 24 at 6pm
Teen Library Council Meeting. TLC members help plan programs for teens and children, help choose new books for the library, and much more! This week, we’ll be preparing for our upcoming Legends of the Hidden Temple Lock-In.
Piccirillo Sciencetelling presents Dragons & Dreams
Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 pm.
Piccirillo Sciencetelling will share an exciting adventure of dragons and dreams using science experiments such as exploding bottles, flash paper, and “cool” dry ice.
Recommended for ages 5-12, but all are welcome. No registration required. Funded by a Community Development Block Grant.
Friends of the Bridgeton Library Meeting
Tuesday, April 17 at 7pm.
Come out and learn how you can help your library. New members are always welcome!
Lego Club
Saturday, April 21, 1-2:30 pm.
Kids ages five and up are invited to attend our new Lego program where we will listen to stories based on a theme, and then build our own creations to go with that theme.
Lego blocks will be supplied by the library – please do not bring your own blocks. Registration is required. Funded by a Community Development Block Grant for Library Programming.
Legend of the Hidden Temple Library Survivor Program!
Saturday, April 28, from 7 – 10 pm.
Attention kids in grades 4-6! Can you piece together the Puzzle of the Hidden Temple? Evade the dreaded Temple Guards? Stomach the Revolting Food Challenge? If so, the Bridgeton Library wants you! Join the Yellow Monkeys, Purple Parrots, Red Jaguars and Blue Barracudas in this after-hours library version of the popular 90’s television show. Registration and signed permission slip required.