Bridgeton Library Announces Activities for May

Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays, May 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 10:30 am. Children ages 2-6 and a caregiver are invited to share stories, songs, finger plays, crafts and a snack. Story time is free and does not require registration.

Story and Craft
Tuesdays, May 8, 15, 22 and 29 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, May 8 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, May 15 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, May 22 at 6pm – Teen Video Games – Play video games on our big screen! We have the PS2, Wii, XBOX 360, or Gamecube. Participants are welcome to bring their own games to share.
Tuesday, May 29 at 6pm – Teen Movie & Pizza. Teens are invited to enjoy a POW!... WHAM!... BLAST! from the past as we watch a movie based on the original Batman TV series starring Adam West. Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite villain or hero! Rated PG. Please register.
Video Games for Ages 9-11.
Thursday, May 10, 6-7:30 pm – Come and play video games on our big screen. We have XBOX 360, Wii, PS2 and Gamecube. Participants are welcome to bring their own games to share.
Friends of the Bridgeton Library Meeting
Tuesday, May 15 at 7pm. Come out and learn how you can help your library. New members are always welcome!

Lego Club
Saturday, May 19, 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.

Family Movie
Thursday, May 24 at 6 pm. Families are invited to watch a movie about a tap-dancing penguin with happy feet on our big screen! Enjoy our free popcorn or bring your own snacks. Rated PG.

Holiday Hours
The library will be closed Saturday, May 26 and Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.

Press Release: Contact: Terri Carpenter
Bridgeton Public Library Children’s Services
150 E. Commerce St.
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-451-2620