Music Enrichment Workshop (grades K - 3)

Join Meredyth Coleman of the City Winds Trio for a weekly workshop that will introduce kids to music through fun activities and active listening.  Open to all children in Kindergarten and up, but space is limited to 20.  If interested, registration for each weekly sessi......More

Join Meredyth Coleman of the City Winds Trio for a weekly workshop that will introduce kids to music through fun activities and active listening.  Open to all children in Kindergarten and up, but space is limited to 20.  If interested, registration for each weekly session will open at 10 AM on the morning of the program.  Please call the library or email us at [email protected] to get on the list…

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Muscle Man Mike Magic Show (all ages)

Join us for a fun and magical interactive show with Fit4Kids. Returning favorite Muscle Man Mike will present a fabulous Summer show, full of fun stories, singing, music, dancing and lots of magic! All are welcome, but space is limited. If interested, please plan on arr......More

Join us for a fun and magical interactive show with Fit4Kids. Returning favorite Muscle Man Mike will present a fabulous Summer show, full of fun stories, singing, music, dancing and lots of magic! All are welcome, but space is limited. If interested, please plan on arriving early. This event will be held in one of the lower-level spaces at the Main Library, located at 318 Kearny Ave.

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Children's Latin Dance Workshop (2nd grade & up)

All children in 2nd grade and up are invited to join instructors from Jersey City studio, Kennedy Dancers, as they offer a free six-week Latin Dance Workshop on Mondays at 2:00 PM starting on July 6. This class will introduce our young students to the styles of salsa, b......More

All children in 2nd grade and up are invited to join instructors from Jersey City studio, Kennedy Dancers, as they offer a free six-week Latin Dance Workshop on Mondays at 2:00 PM starting on July 6. This class will introduce our young students to the styles of salsa, bachatta and merengue! Kennedy Dancers is a non-profit Jersey City Based Professional, American Dance Company established in 1976 with a mission of bringing high-quality dance training and professional performance opportunities to the NY/NJ Metro area. The company was founded by Artistic Director Diane Dragone to bring dance performances to Jersey City, greater Hudson County, and the tri-state area. This class will be free of charge. However, our space is limited to 20 students. If interested, please call (201) 998-2666 or email the library at [email protected].

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Drop-In Gaming + Roblox (all ages)

All kids are invited to play some games at the Kearny Library.  We will have laptops available for Roblox, along with our collection of board games.

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Minecraft Gaming Workshop (grades 2 and up)

All kids in 2nd grade and up are invited to join us for a special Summer Minecraft Gaming Workshop with TD3 Gaming.  Seating will be limited to only 15 participants.  If interested in attending one of our sessions, call or email the library at [email protected] ......More

All kids in 2nd grade and up are invited to join us for a special Summer Minecraft Gaming Workshop with TD3 Gaming.  Seating will be limited to only 15 participants.  If interested in attending one of our sessions, call or email the library at [email protected] on the morning of each class starting at 10 AM to reserve your spot. Librarians turn to TD3 Innovative Gaming to ideate, create, and deliver interactive, hands-on learning experiences through Minecraft, Roblox, and coding.  Activities span a variety of themes, including STEM, financial literacy, space, fairy tales, math, and much more!

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Jenkinson's Aquarium Live Animal Show: Wild Places (1st grade +)

Join us as we welcome a group of handlers from Jenkinson’s Aquarium in Point Pleasant.  This time around, they will present their Wild Places show!  All families with children in 1st grade and up are invited.

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

KPL Game Arcade (all ages)

Join us and play our collection of computer video games!

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Henna Workshop with Culture Chauraha (1st grade & up)

Join us for a unique Henna Workshop, open to all children in 1st grade and up.  Space is limited.  If interested, please register on the day of the class, starting at 10 am, by calling the KPL or emailing us at [email protected] Our Henna (Mehendi) Workshop is a......More

Join us for a unique Henna Workshop, open to all children in 1st grade and up.  Space is limited.  If interested, please register on the day of the class, starting at 10 am, by calling the KPL or emailing us at [email protected] Our Henna (Mehendi) Workshop is a beginner-friendly, hands-on session that introduces participants to the art and cultural significance of henna—deeply rooted in traditions across India and South Asian communities beyond. The session includes a brief introduction, guided practice of simple designs, and the opportunity for participants to create their own patterns, either on their hands or on paper.  We provide all materials, including natural, skin-safe henna, and design the experience to be relaxed, creative, and accessible for all. I’ve attached a sample image for your reference. Workshop presented by Smriti Sangal from Culture Chauraha.  Follow us on Instagram @CultureChaurahaUSA

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Dinosaurs Rock! Educational Program and Fossil Dig (1st grade & up)

All children in 1st grade and up are invited to join us for a wonderful science show.Dig For Real Fossils!  Our Programs transform your Library into a Museum. You will have a myriad of museum-quality (many genuine and life-size) dinosaur fossils and other prehistoric re......More

All children in 1st grade and up are invited to join us for a wonderful science show.Dig For Real Fossils!  Our Programs transform your Library into a Museum. You will have a myriad of museum-quality (many genuine and life-size) dinosaur fossils and other prehistoric related items right in your own Library. Your guests will see specimens that are 10,000 to over 500 million years old. Highly interactive, educational & fun.

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Live Animal Show with the Turtle Back Zoo (ages 5 and up)

All children ages 5 and up are invited to join us on the lower level of the Main Library as we present a special live animal education program with the Turtle Back Zoo.  Find out some amazing animal facts while meeting some live animals, as well.  Space is limited to on......More

All children ages 5 and up are invited to join us on the lower level of the Main Library as we present a special live animal education program with the Turtle Back Zoo.  Find out some amazing animal facts while meeting some live animals, as well.  Space is limited to only 60 guests. If interested, please plan on arriving early.

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Drop-In Yarn Club (teens & adults)

All teens and adults are invited to bring their own yarn project and join our group every Wednesday evening.

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Adult Yoga Workshop (teens & adults)

Join us in the Summer for more free yoga classes with returning instructor, Fernando, in our beautiful Reading Garden space at the Main Library.  We had record attendance at our Spring series, but we have plenty of room for more!  All levels are welcome.  Please bring y......More

Join us in the Summer for more free yoga classes with returning instructor, Fernando, in our beautiful Reading Garden space at the Main Library.  We had record attendance at our Spring series, but we have plenty of room for more!  All levels are welcome.  Please bring your own mat if possible…

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LIBRARY IS CLOSED

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States