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October 2026 issue · Community news

Kenilworth Public Library October Programs

Kenilworth Public Library, 548 Boulevard, offers children’s and adult programs throughout October. For information or registration, call 908-276-2451. Where noted, registration opens first for Kenilworth residents.

Children’s Programs

Fun Friday Crafts

Fridays, Oct. 2 and 16, 3:30-4 p.m.

Children ages 4-9 can attend individual craft sessions. Registration is required one week before each craft.

Bingo for Children

Mondays, Oct. 5, 19 and 26, 6:30-7 p.m.

Children ages 3 and older are invited for bingo games.

Family Fun Night

Tuesdays, Oct. 6, 13 and 27, 6:30-7 p.m.

Families can gather to complete puzzles, play board games and make crafts together.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, Oct. 7, and Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10:30-11 a.m.

Interactive stories and activities for children ages 2-3; the Oct. 21 program is Halloween-themed.

Lap Sit

Tuesdays, Oct. 13 and 20, 10:30-11 a.m., and Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10:30-11 a.m.

Interactive stories and songs for children ages 0-2; the Oct. 27 program is Halloween-themed.

LEGO at the Library

Thursdays, Oct. 1, 15, 22 and 29, 3:30-4 p.m.

Children ages 4-12 can build with LEGO bricks and design their own creations.

Boogie Woogie Babies

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10:30-11 a.m.

Tiffany Taylor will present an interactive musical program for children ages 0-4.

Italian American Heritage Month Story Time and Craft

Thursday, Oct. 8, 3:30-4 p.m.

Children ages 4-12 can celebrate Italian American Heritage Month with a story and craft.

Story Circle

Saturday, Oct. 10, 10:30 a.m.

Interactive stories and songs for children ages 0-4.

Read to a Dog

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 4-5 p.m.

Young, reluctant and developing readers can register for a 15-minute read-aloud session with Savor, a certified therapy dog. Registration opens Oct. 6 for Kenilworth residents.

Yoga Story Time

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 10:30-11 a.m.

Certified yoga instructor Heather Valente will lead stories and yoga poses for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Halloween Magic Show

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m.

Children ages 4 and older can enjoy a not-so-scary show featuring magic, comedy and juggling. Registration is required and opens Oct. 13 for Kenilworth residents.

Baby-Sitter’s Club Book Club

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Children ages 7 and older can discuss *Baby-Sitter’s Club Graphic Novel #8: Logan Likes Mary Anne*. Registration is recommended.

Tween Craft

Friday, Oct. 23, 3-4 p.m.

Children ages 10-16 can take part in a craft activity. Registration opens Oct. 13 for Kenilworth residents and Oct. 21 for out-of-town residents if space permits.

Good Tyme String Band

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11-11:30 a.m.

All ages are invited to enjoy banjo music. Please note the new program time.

Adult Programs

Paper Pals

Tuesdays, Oct. 6 and 20, 2 p.m.

Join the library’s card-making group; no paper-crafting experience is required.

Yarnies

Thursdays, Oct. 1, 8 and 22, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m.

Explore knitting, crocheting and weaving, bring a project to work on, or watch demonstrations. No crafting experience is necessary.

English Conversations for All

Monday, Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m.

Adults can practice speaking English during a free two-hour conversation session.

Spin-a-Yarn

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5-7:30 p.m.

Bring a spinning wheel or drop spindle and create yarns, or come to learn about spinning.

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