April Programs

 April is right around the corner!

 Check out our programs for the third and fourth week of the Spring season and sign up for your favorites. Registration opens two weeks before the program date at 10:00am. 

-Miss Kaitlin

NJ Maker's Day

 On Saturday, March 22nd the Clifton Library held its annual Maker's Day program! We hosted City Green and 4H who provided different projects to stimulate the young inventor's mind. 

We also had a craft station in which we provided kids with some amazing projects including straw flowers and paper plate nature scenes. Thanks to everyone for joining us and don't forget to stop by next year to make something spectacular! 

-Miss Kaitlin 

Chasing Rainbows Craft

 Spring has sprung and after that chilly rainstorm, look for a beautiful rainbow in the sky or make your own colorful rainbow at home:

 Students will treasure this colorful craft. To make a rainbow, print out the rainbow-shaped template. Trace the pattern twice onto white paper. Using tempera paints in assorted rainbow colors, create two matching rainbows by painting each shape the same. (Students can color the template instead of painting it.) When the paint has dried, cut out the shapes and position the cutouts side by side, painted sides down. Glue several crepe-paper streamers to the ends of each rainbow; then flip over one cutout and align it atop the other so the painted surfaces are to the outside. Staple the cutouts together, leaving a generous opening at the top; then carefully tuck a desired amount of crumpled newspaper strips in the opening. When the project is sufficiently stuffed, staple the opening closed. Pull apart several cotton balls (or use polyester batting) and glue fluffy clouds at the ends of the rainbow. Suspend the rainbow from monofilament line and watch it dance and twirl in the springtime breezes

Craft courtesy of The Mailbox Plus: The Mailbox Plus Rainbow Craft

-Miss Kaitlin 

New Monthly Book Displays!

 Hi friends! Every month we feature five new book displays in our children's room. For March, we have a variety of St. Patrick's Day books out for your browsing, along with books on Women's History Month. March 14th is National Children's Craft Day so come check out our amazing titles on crafts that you can do at home with your children. Our most popular displays are National Umbrella Month and Spring books! I know everyone can't wait till the weather reaches 60 degrees and those beautiful cherry blossoms start blooming. 

Check them all out! 

Click here to check out our books on crafts!

-Miss Kaitlin 

March Programs!

 March is finally here! This month is full of more exciting programs for our Clifton residents to enjoy. Take a look at our calendar and then visit our website to sign up:

Clifton Public Library

-Miss Kaitlin

February

 We hope you all had a great February! The Clifton children's department had a busy month hosting all sorts of programs, such as our weekly story times, 4H Winter Art with iPads, and themed crafts. We also hosted Bash the Trash and Mr. Boom Boom, who both put on amazing performances! Check out the fun below! 

In March we are offering more amazing programs, such as our Dr. Seuss Party, St Patrick's Day Craft, our children's book club in which we will be reading "King of the Birds", and even a local author visit by Aya Shabarek. Sign up for all of our program by clicking the link here: Calendar

-Miss Kaitlin 

Take Home Toys

 Did you know that the Clifton Library offers a variety of toys to check out? The list includes STEAM toys, puzzles, and even balls! The toys are only for Clifton residents so you must have a Clifton Library card to check them out. 

Ask the children's desk to take a look at our selection! 

-Miss Kaitlin