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Children's Library
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September is Get Your Library Card Month! A library card gives you free access to not only physical books and magazines, but to digital media, museum passes, and loads of other perks! Explore all the ways your library card will take you places - stop by and see a staff member today! |
Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join the energetic virtual conversation with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man. Thursday 9/24 7:00 pm in English 8:00 pm in Spanish Must register for link: |
Continuing America's 250th birthday, the NJ Center for the Book is celebrating books about enterprising and innovative Americans who made a difference: New Brunswick's Earle Dickson, inventor of the Band-Aid®, is the subject of Wittenstein's book "The Boo-Boos that changed the world". Live event: Tuesday 9/29 @ 10:00 am Register for the link: |
Calling all LEGO Builders! Stop by the library for creative fun! Tuesday 9/8 and Wednesday 9/30 4:00 pm |
Drop-in Lincoln Log Play Build to your heart's content with the library's collection of Lincoln Logs. Wednesday 9/23 4:00 pm |
Weekly Events for All Ages |
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Baby Play Time
Mondays @ 10am - 12pm Parents & caregivers are invited to socialize and have open-ended play with our toys and puzzles. Ages 0-5 |
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Tuesday Toddler Story Time: 10:30 - 11:00 am Toddlers aged 2-5 years old are welcome to come with their caregivers to this new weekly story session. |
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Rhythm, Rhyme, and Story Time With Miss Caroline Thursdays @ 10:30 am Enjoy weekly music + stories with Miss Caroline! Open sessions and "By Registration Only" sessions during the month. Check our calendar for details on this very popular program. |
1000 Books Before Kindergarten |
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten
The Dillon Library participates in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten early literacy program. Turn in your reading logs for prizes and more. For more information, please contact the Children's Librarian. |
What's Happening at the Library |
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Summer Hours continue through Labor Day weekend. Regular Library hours resume Tuesday, 9/8. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program - our newest graduates of our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program are brothers Ronan & Luca (along with super mom and dad) who helped complete their 1,000 book goals each. CONGRATULATIONS Boys!
Message from our Children’s Librarian: Our "Unearth a Story" Summer Reading Program has ended. Thank you all for participating! I know I loved seeing your children's colorful paper reading logs and the progress on their electronic reading logs, each week. I enjoyed the book reviews, appreciated your children's enthusiasm for our programs, and thank you all for your efforts to make our 2026 Summer Reading Program a success! Reading strengthens comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking, and conversation skills. Thank you for encouraging your child to read this summer. September is National Get Your Library Card Month. New card members can stop in Children's and receive a special button to acknowledge their new library card status with us. Getting a library card has so many benefits - it truly is the most valuable card in your wallet! Teen Community Service Opportunities are available at our library. Display your collection with us. Do you have a special talent? Do you do origami? Can you help teach kids how to make paper airplanes or friendship bracelets?
Do you speak another language? Facilitate a short bilingual Story Time for our
youngsters. Reach out to me, the Children's Librarian at mprovini@dillonlibrary.org for more details about our Teen Community Service Opportunities. Maria Provini Children's Librarian, MLIS |
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Parts of Me
by Lovevery
An early introduction to parts of the body in board book format - perfect for little ones!
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My First Signs
by Lovevery
Learn American Sign language signs with your child in a fun and playful way! Words include "hungry, eat, drink, milk, more, all done, help me get down, thank you , book, and bed."
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The Night before Kindergarten
by Natasha Wing
No more teddies and blankets—it's time for backpacks and pencils as children lay out their clothing and gather their school supplies the night before Kindergarten starts. But once everyone is in the classroom, will it be the children or the parents who have more trouble saying good-bye?
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The Kissing Hand
by Audrey Penn
A mother raccoon teaches her son a way to overcome his fear about going to kindergarten for the first time.
A great book soon to be a favorite for your family.
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Welcome to Kindergarten
by Anne F. Rockwell
Join Tim as he visits his future kindergarten classroom and learns what he will be doing during his first year of school: exploring the reading, math, and art centers, plus practicing writing, counting, and telling time.
The classroom may look a little too big at first, but after finding out about all the fun ahead, it doesn't seem too big at all. In fact, it's just the right size.
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Dr. Seuss Graphic Novel: Green Eggs and Ham Go Next Door
by James Kochalka
Sam-I-Am's grumpy pal Walter is missing out on the great big world but Sam-I-Am is determined to make sure he doesn't miss a thing! After all, that's what best friends are for.
Walter doesn't know what the big deal is--sure, it might be nice to have a green eggs and ham picnic on a hike, but doesn't Sam-I-Am know about all of the bugs? And the flowers that make you sneeze? Or the rivers that block your way?
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Be Aware! My Tips for Personal Safety
by Gina Bellisario
Sophie is on a mission. You can call her Agent S. Like any good spy, Sophie knows how to be safe. She helps her brother stay away from danger too. They watch for speeding cars. They avoid strangers. And they never goof around on the school bus!
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First Grade Stinks!
by Mary Ann Rodman
It's the first day of school, and Hayley is excited. Things are different now. She's a first grader! Hayley quickly finds out that first grade is different from kindergarten, but in all the wrong ways. The classroom isn't as bright and colorful. Ms. Gray doesn't seem to smile as much as her kindergarten teacher did, and there isn't enough time to play outside. Finally, Hayley has had enough. First grade stinks! she shouts. And fortunately, her compassionate teacher completely understands. Young readers will immediately empathize with Hayley as she struggles--amid unmet expectations, new experiences, and disappointment--to find enthusiasm for the new school year.
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Unicorns Don't Love Rainbows
by Emma Adams
You think that all unicorns love rainbows? Think again, because this unicorn certainly doesn't! In fact, there are a lot of things he doesn't like, and he'll tell you all about it ... A funny, and heartfelt story about empathy, kindness, celebrating what makes us different, and ... unicorns!
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The Yellow Bus
by Loren Long
Perfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse, The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling Loren Long is a tender and hopeful new classic about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose in the most unexpected places--and in the journey along the way.
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Cats in Construction Hats
by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
Colorful cats in construction hats are on the job to build a house in this adorable, bouncy, rhyming board book. Kids will delight in learning about colors while giggling at the hilarious antics of these forklift driving kitties: Yellow cat. Green hat. Dig this. Clear that. Green cat. Orange hat. Mix this. Pour that.
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The Crayons Go Back to School
by Drew Daywalt
The crayons are getting ready to go back to school, and each crayon has a subject they're looking forward to the most. They're also ready to meet new friends...and let loose during their very favorite time of day: art class!
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Bike On, Bear!
by Cynthea Liu
Bear can do almost anything. His one-paw pawstand is perfection. He can solve the trickiest of equations. He can even out-build a brigade of beavers. But the one thing Bear can't do? Ride a bike. The situation is looking un bear able--but an unexpected mishap might be just the thing that propels Bear to bike on!
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Daniel Goes to School
by Becky Friedman
Daniel Tiger is excited to go to school--but he is worried when his dad can't stay with him. A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
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RHS Let's Get Gardening
by Dk
Learn to grow your own vegetables and herbs, attract awesome wildlife such as butterflies and bees, and be a green gardener with lots of recycling tips. Whether you've got a big vegetable patch or just a windowsill, you can grow all sorts of plants with this colourful RHS book. Packed full of easy-to-follow step-by-step activities, this book helps children learn about conservation, recycling and sustainability in simple, practical, and hands-on ways. They will build a mini nature reserve, turn old wellies into plant pots, grow fruit and vegetables that they can really eat, plant a bee-friendly space, create a ladybird sanctuary, and much more. Help nature with every activity and discover the joys of growing plants from seeds. So grab your potting mix and let's get gardening!
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America Is Wild!: A State-By-State Encyclopedia of American Wildlife
by Brad Timm
Explore the wild heart of America, one state at a time, in this visually captivating wildlife encyclopedia featuring over 400 illustrations. America is WILD Whether you are admiring wildflowers in one of the spectacular National Parks, or listening to birdsong in Brooklyn, America is abuzz with wildlife, from birds, to bees, to bugs and blooms.
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Grow
by Rizanino Reyes
Meet their surprising relatives (the tasty tomato is a cousin of deadly nightshade!) and unearth their interesting stories (lettuce was the first plant to be grown in space!). Then follow step-by-step instructions to grow and care for each one, whether you have a big backyard garden or a sunny windowsill.
Written by horticulturalist Riz Reyes and fully illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows, this is the perfect introduction to growing plants for families everywhere
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Rocks, Minerals & Gems
by Miranda Smith
This book contains a collection of colorful examples of rocks, minerals, and gems, all clearly identified with color photographs. It includes unusual facts and essential data panels that give geological information and uses.
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Katie the Catsitter 3: Secrets and Sidekicks: (A Graphic Novel)
by Colleen Af Venable
What's better than BFFs? Super sidekick BFFs! Katie can't wait to have Beth start sidekick training! That is, until it turns out Beth might be a better sidekick than Katie. And now, Beth and Marie are hanging out all the time-without her!
Can Katie and 217 super-unusual cats work together to save the city (and seventh grade)? Or is Katie about to be in super trouble?
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Where Only Storms Grow: A Novel about the Dust Bowl
by Alyssa Colman
It's been four years since rain fell on the Oklahoma panhandle and the closeness between the Stanton twins has dried up as much as the land. Howe Stanton has been practicing running away and longs for the family to quit this land of dust where only troubles grow. Despite the scoliosis that causes Joanna Stanton near-constant pain, she isn't ready to give up like her brother. But when Daddy leaves the family behind to find work in California, saving the farm from ruin falls on Howe's unwilling and Joanna's uneven shoulders. Howe and Joanna must put aside their differences and work together, or everyone and everything they love will be lost to the dust.
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The Trouble with Heroes
by Kate Messner
Finn Connelly is nothing like his dad, a star athlete and firefighter hero who always ran toward danger until he died two years ago. Finn is about to fail seventh grade and has never made headlines . . . until now. Caught on camera vandalizing a cemetery, he's in big trouble for knocking down some dead old lady's headstone. Turns out that grave belongs to a legendary local mountain climber, and her daughter makes Finn an unusual offer: she'll drop all the charges if he agrees to climb all forty-six Adirondack High Peaks in a single summer.
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