Databases

Ahhh! Homework!


Don't forget about all the great databases and research tools the Library has to offer, especially with end of the year projects and homework assignments you might have coming home.



If you have any questions on how to use these resources or if you have a reference question, email the Youth Services department at youthservices@monroetwplibrary.org or call us at 732.521.5000.

COMING SOON!

THE
2008
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@ THE MTPL.

Kids for Kids Annual Poetry & Photography Contest

The 2008 theme is "Sweets and Desserts." Young people in grades K-8 can enter a photograph or poem of any type of dessert: candy, ice cream, etc.

Come to the Children's Desk to pick up an entry. All entries are due by April 25th, 2008.

Don't Bump the Glump!

Take some time and celebrate National Poetry Month by visiting Shel Silverstein's page. They have fun videos, online games and downloadable activities for children of all ages!

April/May Children's Events

The 2008 April/May Children's Events flier is now available to download!

Music with Pat McKinley

A musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Registration is not required.

Watch a video of Pat McKinley perform at the Monroe Township Library here (video from The Home News Tribune.)

Tuesdays at 11:45 am

March 18, 25

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

May 6, 13, 20, 27

Book Discussions

The Library offers the following books discussions for children in grades 2 and above. Books are available at the circulation and snacks will be served at all of our discussions! Registration is required.

• Book Nuts (Book Discussion for 2nd graders)

Amelia and Eleanor Go**for a Ride by Pam Munoz Ryan
Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 pm

**This title is not available at the Circulation desk. It will be read aloud and discussed that evening.

• 3rd and 4th Grade Book Discussion

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Wednesday, April 23 at 7:30 pm

• For 5th Graders and Up

Crispin by Avi
Wednesday, May 28 at 7:30 pm

Poetry Cafe

Do you have a favorite poem that you have written or someone else has written? Would you like the opportunity to write your own poem and share it with others? Then come to our Poetry Cafe to write, share and learn about poetry all while enjoying some delicious refreshments.

Registration is required and begins Monday, March 24 at 9:30am.

To register call the Library at 732-521-5000 ext. 116.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10th from 7-8:30pm.

Kids for Kids

Kids for Kids is a volunteer group of young people ages 8 and up who plan and sponsor programs for kids. They publish the newsletter “Kids’ World”, sponsor a poetry and photography contest, volunteer at the Library and much more. To join, stop by the Library and fill out a Kids for Kids application or call 732 521 5000 ext. 116 for more information.

Check out Book Flix!

An online literacy resource for grades PreK-3 that pairs interactive fictional video storybooks with related nonfiction content to unlock a child’s love of reading and learning.

The World Is Closer Than You Think....

The best selling Spiderwick Chronicles series written by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, is now one of the most anticipated movies of the Year. Celebrate the Valentine's Day release by visiting the new movie area of the Spiderwick Chronicles website.

Did you know the Library never sleeps? Our online catalog and databases are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - right from the comfort of your own home.

The Monroe Township Library offers many quality databases that are available from our homepage. We have the many encyclopedias published by Grolier, including Lands and People, America the Beautiful and Popular Science. World Book Online and Facts on File's many science and history databases are also available. All that is needed is a Monroe Library card number to access this information. A detailed brochure on these databases are available to download here.