Children’s Room
Winter 2026 Children’s Programs at the Englewood Library
Advanced registration is required for most programs and begins two weeks before the program date unless otherwise noted.
ALL registration takes place on our online calendar, LibCal.
Individual events are linked below.
Registration closes 2 hours before program start time. Please cancel your registration on LibCal if you cannot attend a registered program.
Attendees will be admitted to the program only if arrival is within 10 minutes of start time.*
Programs subject to change due to ongoing building renovations.
Welcome to the Englewood Library’s fifth annual Winter Reading Book Bingo for children ages 4 to 11!
Here is how it works:
- Pick up a bingo board in the Children’s Room beginning Monday, January 12.
- Each time you read a book or have a book read to you that fulfills one of the squares, you may mark it down on your bingo board. Each space represents a different book.
- Must report with a librarian at least one time before March 2 to claim a grand prize.
- Win prizes and a free book! Program runs until Monday, March 16 at 4:00 PM.
Scavenger Hunts in the Children’s Room
All month long!
January: Winter Olympics
February: Black History Month
March: Sidekicks and Duos
No registration. All ages welcome. Collect your “I Spy” checklists at the Children’s Desk.
Ages 0 to 5 yrs
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
January 13, February 10 and March 10
Separate registration is required for each session.
Ages 5 to 9 yrs
Wednesdays at 4:00 PM
January 14: Snowflake Craft
January 28: Polar Bear Craft
February 11: Valentine’s Day Craft
February 25: Lunar New Year Craft
March 11: Rainbow Craft
March 25: Hatching Chick
Separate registration is required and begins one week before program date..
Ages 0 to 5 yrs
Fridays at 10 AM
January 16 to March 20
Separate registration is required for each week and begins on Mondays at 10 AM. Space is limited.
Ages 5 to 11 yrs
Fridays, 3:30 to 4:30 PM
January 16 to February 27
Play the library’s new Nintendo Switch 2 console. Registration recommended.
Wiggle & Giggle
with Explorer’s Playgroup
Ages 0 to 5 yrs
Mondays at 10:00 AM
January 26, February 23, March 23
Separate registration is required for each session.
Ages 8 to 11 yrs
Mondays at 4:00 PM
January 26: Cloud Puppy
February 23: New Kid
March 23: The Fifth Quarter
Pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room to read before the program. Registration is required.
Ages 7 to 11 yrs
Monday, February 2 at 4:00 PM
Celebrate National Hedgehog Day with a needle felt craft! Space is limited. Registration is required.
Ages 2 to 4 yrs
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
February 4, February 11, February 18, February 25
Practice school readiness skills with Mr. Susan. Register for a maximum of 3 sessions.
Canvas Painting
with Pinspiration Englewood
Ages 7 to 11 yrs
Wednesday, February 18 at 4:00 PM
Paint in the style of Alma thomas to celebrate Black History Month. Registration is required.
Ages 3 to 5 yrs
Wednesday, March 4 at 4:00 PM
Children will decorate their own cardboard cars and watch a short movie. Registration is required.
Ages 7 to 11 yrs
Friday, March 6 at 3:30 PM
It’s our second annual Mario Kart Tournament! Compete for prizes. Registration is required.
Ages 5 to 9 yrs
Friday, March 20 at 3:30 PM
Make kaleidoscopes with us for New Jersey Maker’s Day! Drop in, no registration. While supplies last.
Ages 5 to 11 yrs
Monday, March 30 at 4:00 PM
We are celebrating the upcoming movie release. Make a craft, play games and enjoy a snack! Registration is required.
Apply to be a Kid Librarian
Introducing our Kid Librarian program at the Englewood Public Library.
Each month a child will be chosen to curate a display in the Children’s Room with some of their favorite books. Visit the Children’s Desk for an application.
Here’s how it works:
- One week before it’s your month to be featured, you’ll need to come to the library between Monday and Friday to have your picture taken and choose at least 20 books to put on physical display in the children’s room.
2. On the first day of the month, your display will be ready. You will be highlighted on our social media pages.
3. You will be contacted by a librarian if you are selected!
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Online Read-alouds and eBooks
Audiobooks and Ebooks are
available on the Libby app
LibCal
Englewood Public Library Photo/Video Disclaimer
Attendance at Englewood Public Library programs, events or public spaces constitutes consent to be photographed for use in print and/or electronic publicity for the Englewood Public Library. Photos, images, and videos submitted by users for online contests may also be used by the Library for promotional purposes. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian.
If you do not want us to use a photo or video of you or your child, please tell the Library staff member coordinating the event PRIOR to the program.