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Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: National Spaghetti Day, Music Together, January 4-8
As we wind down from the craziness of the holiday season, simple and budget-friendly activities are on tap this first full week of the year. An assortment of fun library freebies include National Spaghetti Day Craft, a complimentary Music Together Demo Class, Afternoon Lego Club and Old & New Video Games. Start the new year on an active note with Baby & Me Hike and Yoga Storytime. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!
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Monday, January 4th
Jersey Shore:
National Spaghetti Day Craft (Manalapan)
Just when you thought the “holidays” were over, it’s apparently National Spaghetti Day! Monmouth County Library celebrates with a story and craft. FREE
Northern NJ:
Music Together Demo Class (Hoboken)
Little ones will love movin’ and groovin’ at this free Hoboken Public Library event. Children up to 5 are invited to participate in music, movement and rhythm. Reservations required. FREE.
Tuesday, January 5th
Northern NJ:
Baby & Me Hike (Montville)
Get some fresh air and exercise on the trails of Pyramid Mountain with the baby in tow. Pre-registration is required.
Jersey Shore:
Exploding Stick Sculptures (Hazlet)
Create wooden stick figures, then watch them “explode,” at this exciting Hazlet Township Public Library event. Pre-registration is required. FREE
Wednesday, January 6th
Central NJ:
Storytime in the Galleries (Hamilton)
The Day the Crayons Quit is this month’s theme of Grounds for Sculpture’s storytime workshop. Kids 2 and up are welcome to listen to the story in the Museum Building and participate in a craft based on this book. While you’re there, check out the awesome sculptures throughout the property.
Jersey Shore:
Snowman Game (Shrewsbury)
Maybe we’ll see some real snowmen this month, but meanwhile, have fun playing a snowman game at Monmouth County Library. Pre-registration is required. FREE
Thursday, January 7th
Northern NJ:
Yoga Storytime (Chatham)
Relax and have fun with your preschoolers at Chatham Library’s yoga event. The kids will learn yoga poses, accompanied by yoga stories. FREE
Jersey Shore:
Afternoon Lego Club (Allentown)
Do your kids love building and creating with Legos? Bring them to Allentown Public Library for an after-school Legos workshop using the library’s collection. FREE
Friday, January 8th
Jersey Shore:
iPlay After Dark (Freehold)
Top off the first week back from break with amusement park fun at iPlay America’s Friday night event. The excitement includes unlimited rides, games, music, prizes and a light show.
Northern NJ:
Arcade: Old & New Video Games (Chatham)
Pac Man anyone? Introduce the kids to the joy of joysticks when Chatham Library presents old and new video game systems to try out. FREE
photo: Liberty Science Center
