Segunda Quimbamba presents Afro-Puerto Rican folkloric music on November 5 at 7 p.m. for ages 4 and up. The performance explores Bomba and Plena through drumming, singing and movement. Registration is required. Funding is provided by the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Other children’s highlights include:
Read to a Dog: November 10, 4–5 p.m. Beginning readers can reserve a 15-minute session with certified therapy dog Savor. Registration opens November 3 for Kenilworth residents.
Tween Craft: November 13, 3–4 p.m., ages 10–16. Resident registration opens November 3; nonresidents may register November 10, space permitting.
Good Tyme String Band: November 18, 11–11:30 a.m. All ages are welcome at this new performance time.
Cartooning Workshop: November 19 at 6:30 p.m., ages 8–12. Cartoonist Mike Dawson leads hands-on exercises. Resident registration opens November 9.
Weekly offerings include Monday evening bingo, Tuesday Family Fun Nights, stories for young children, Lego building and Friday crafts.
Adults can enjoy Paper Pals card making, Yarnies knitting and crocheting gatherings, and Spin-A-Yarn on November 24 from 5–7:30 p.m. English Conversations for All meets November 30 from 5–7 p.m.
The library is located at 548 Boulevard. For registration requirements and the full November schedule, call 908-276-2451.
