Knitting and Crochet with Kelly Cavanaugh
2025-09-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ, 07719, United States
Knitting & Crochet with Kelly Cavanaugh

1 PM First Thursday of every month
Lower Level Tarzian Media Room

This hybrid group is open to students ages 8 and up and adults. from beginner to pro, all are welcome! Come in and share your projects and skills with other knitters and crochet fans!
Adults start at 3 pm, student learners at 3:30. To ensure individualized attention, registration for learners is limited to five students.
Bring your own yarn, needles and other items.
About Kelly
I learned knitting from Grandmothers at age 8. I’ve done crafts and knitting and off for years, and really came back to it over the past few years and want to share this relaxing skill with others.
I like to teach people “hand knitting” first, in small groups. Our first projects focus on beautiful, achievable pieces like shawls and blankets. After that we move on to advanced skills in knit and purl, then into crochet.
I’m casual and hands on in class. I’ll sit with you and help you.
Happy Knitting to All!!!

Bilingual Story Time — Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
2025-09-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:00
Bilingual Story Time
Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
in Spanish and English! en español e inglés!
at the Belmar Public Library | en la Biblioteca Pública de Belmar
Fridays at 10:00 am | Viernes a las 10:00 am
With Mrs. Lucy and Mrs. Joyce | Con Sra. Lucy Y la Sra. Joyce
Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers | Perfecto para los pequeños y preescolares

Summer Reading Celebration
2025-09-06 11:00 - 12:00
Summer Reading Celebration — Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM

📸 Read, visit, snap a photo, and bring it to the library!
🎟️ Get a raffle ticket for our GRAND PRIZE! Every book = one more chance to win our GRAND PRIZE on September 6th! Prize for K-3 is the Why Not gift set with the book and an arctic fox plush Prize for 4th – 6th grades is the book My First Photography Journal and an instant print kids camera Prize for 7th and 8th grades is a Kindle Fire HD 8

Toddler Story Time
2025-09-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:00 and 5 more dates
Toddler Story Time at the Belmar Public Library
Let your little ones unleash their imagination at StoryTime with Susan Lubin! Ms. Sue is here to share some delightful stories, sing, and dance along with the kids. There’s also a fun and easy craft project, topped off with some bubbly fun!
This program is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers taking their first steps toward literacy.
Just a quick note: all kids need to come with a parent or guardian. We can’t wait to see you there!

Holiday Crafts - Leaf Wreath
2025-09-12 16:00 - 17:00
Session 1: Leaf Wreath

Students will create colorful leaves and use them to create a wreath as a fall decoration.

Explore crafts through the fall months to celebrate upcoming holidays. We will be using various materials in unexpected ways. Students will get the opportunity to experiment & learn how to see more creatively.
This program welcomes ALL ability levels! Each activity can be adapted to suit individual needs and skill levels.
In our “Youth Art Appreciation Series,” children will:

Create hands-on projects for the holiday season.
Experiment with different materials.
Express themselves in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Take home their own amazing crafts each month.

Hispanic Heritage Field Day
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00
Join us on the library lawn (or inside if it rains) for our Hispanic Heritage Field Day!

⚽ Soccer Challenge with “Messi Magic” – Test your skills at our Lionel Messi-inspired penalty kick station!
🧶 Craft Traditional Guatemalan Worry Dolls – Create miniature dolls with a centuries-old tradition of taking away worries while you sleep.
🐸 ¡Atrapa el Sapo! (Catch the Frog!) – Join this lively traditional game that will have everyone jumping!
🌎 Wonders of South America Virtual Tour Trail – Travel through landscapes and historic sites across South America without leaving the library!
🏆 Hall of Hispanic Honor Trading Card Trail – Collect trading cards featuring influential Hispanic figures.
✈️ Create Your Personal “Passport” – Design and stamp your own passport as you “travel” different Hispanic countries.

Win prizes and learn more about world Hispanic cultures at our fun and exciting field day!
In case of inclement weather, all activities will be moved indoors at the library.

Middle School Book Club
2025-10-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-15 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-22 15:30 - 16:30
Join the Belmar Public Library’s Middle School Book Club!
Open to students in grades 6, 7, and 8, this fun and friendly club meets for one hour each week starting in mid-September. Come discover new books, make new friends, and share your love of reading in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect and read together!
Our last date in 2025 will be December 10th, then we start back up after the winter holiday break.

*canceled* Toddler Story Time
2025-10-13 10:00 - 11:00

Holiday Crafts - Potato Print Ghosts
2025-10-17 16:00 - 17:00
Session 2: Potato Print Ghosts

Students will carve a potato and use it as a stamp to make a boo-tiful picture.

Explore crafts through the fall months to celebrate upcoming holidays. We will be using various materials in unexpected ways. Students will get the opportunity to experiment & learn how to see more creatively.
This program welcomes ALL ability levels! Each activity can be adapted to suit individual needs and skill levels.
In our “Youth Art Appreciation Series,” children will:

Create hands-on projects for the holiday season.
Experiment with different materials.
Express themselves in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Take home their own amazing crafts each month.
