Library: Programs & Events

Children, Teens & Family

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Date(s): Ongoing
Time: --
Who: Infants through pre-K welcome.

While the library is closed, you do not need library reading logs to keep track of your books. Any way you track your reading will be fine.

Launch your child’s love of life-long reading! Join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program and encourage the development of your child’s early literacy skills by reading with your child.

It is easy to participate! Randolph cardholders may sign up for the program at the the library. You will receive a book bag with all the materials you need to begin. You will receive a log to keep track of the number of titles you read. Color in an apple for each book. For every 50 books, your child will receive a sticker. Bigger prizes will be awarded at different milestones. Does your child have that one book they want to read over and over again? You may repeat titles as often as your child likes.

No need to be scared of the numbers! Just think of it this way: If you read one book every night for 365 days, you will have 365 books completed in a year. In 2 years you will have read 730 books. You will have totaled 1,095 books in 3 years!

Registration Necessary: Yes    Registration Starts: In-person, ongoing

Wiggles and Giggles

Date(s): Wednesdays, April 12 to May 31
Time: 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Who: Ages 3 to 5

For ages 3 to 5. Join us every Wednesday for some silly fun. Stories, songs, and activities. No registration required.

Registration Necessary: No

Take It and Make It Craft: Father’s Day

Date(s): Monday, June 5
Time: 9:00 a.m. to closing
Who: Grades PreK to 2

Help us celebrate Father’s Day with a craft. Craft kits will be available in the lobby while supplies last.

Registration Necessary: No

Weis Cooking and Food Class

Date(s): Thursday, June 8
Time: 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.
Who: Ages 3 to 5

Ages 3 to 5. Come and try a healthy snack recipe. Presented by registered dietician, Kimberly Asman. Registration for Randolph children is required.

Registration Necessary: Yes    Registration Starts: June 1

Science Heroes: Saving Earth Together

Date(s): Thursday, June 15
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

All ages. Unlikely heroes must work together to save the planet from a super-polluter! Presented by Talewise. Volunteers conduct experiments about the changing states of matter, air pressure, the laws of motion, and more! Registration for adults and children is required.

Registration Necessary: Yes    Registration Starts: June 8

Monday Funday

Date(s): Mondays, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 and 7/31
Time: 2:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Who: Grades K to 5

Grades K to 5. Check online each week to see what fun we have planned. Registration opens for each session one week prior at 10:00 a.m. Registration for children is required.

Registration Necessary: Yes    Registration Starts: June 12

Take It and Make It Craft: All Together Now

Date(s): Mondays, June 19 to July 31
Time: 9:00 a.m. to closing
Who: Grades PreK to 2

Grades PreK to 2. Summer Reading Club crafts will be available each Monday from June 19 through July 31. No registration necessary. Craft kits will be available in the lobby while supplies last.

Registration Necessary: No

Crafternoon

Date(s): Tuesdays, 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 and 8/1
Time: 2:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Who: Grades K to 5

Grades K to 5. Join us for crafts in the afternoon. Registration opens for each session one week prior at 10:00 a.m. Registration for children is required.

Registration Necessary: Yes    Registration Starts: June 13

STEAMy Summer Fun

Date(s): Wednesdays, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, and 7/26
Time: 2:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Who: Grades K to 5

Grades K to 5. Join us as we explore a STEAM topic each week with interactive fun. Registration opens for each session one week prior at 10:00 a.m. Registration for children is required.

Registration Necessary: Yes    Registration Starts: June 14

Eyes of the Wild: Live Animal Program

Date(s): Thursday, June 22
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

All ages. Eyes of the Wild Rescue and Education will be here for a LIVE wildlife presentation! Registration for adults and children is required.

Registration Necessary: Yes    Registration Starts: June 15

2023 Outdoor Free Summer Music Series: Jake Thistle & Band

Date(s): Monday, June 26
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

Jake Thistle, now 19, has been on bills with Rock ‘n Roll legends like the Lumineers, Jackson Browne, Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder and many others—and he’s played with Heartbreakers in LA to officially honor Tom Petty’s memory. His new release, Ghosted Road, was awarded Indie Boulevard’s “Best Americana Song of the Year.” Join Jake and his band to hear tunes you know and love—and others you’ll be hearing in the future. In case of rain, performances will be held the following evening, rain (inside) or shine.

Registration Necessary: No

Mad Science: Sounds Like Science

Date(s): Thursday, June 29
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

All ages. Join Mad Science to work together to make some waves and make some noise in this fun and funky science show. We’ll collaborate to create a cacophony with a garbage can, swinging sound tubes, and a metal pipe. Cheer as the pickle glows and potatoes pop. Registration for adults and children is required.

Registration Necessary: Yes    Registration Starts: June 22

2023 Outdoor Free Summer Music Series: UnUsual Suspects

Date(s): Monday, July 3
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

UnUsual Suspects rocks high-energy music from the 5’s through today. Music you can dance to or just enjoy listening, including Elvis, Queen, Michael Jackson, Hall & Oates, The Monkees, Lady Gaga, Adele and so much more! Please note there is no rain date for this concert.

Registration Necessary: No

Rhonda Appleseed and the Tree that Learned How to Speak

Date(s): Thursday, July 6
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

All ages. Join with Traveling Lantern Theatre Company as Rhonda Appleseed, a descendant of Johnny Appleseed, visits with one of the trees he planted to ask how she can help protect nature. Registration for adults and children is required.

Registration Necessary: Yes    Registration Starts: June 29

2023 Outdoor Free Summer Music Series:  Jersey Sound

Date(s): Monday, July 10
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

Jersey Sound is one of the Tri State Area’s premier nostalgia bands, known for its versatility and talented members. They offer an eclectic blend of classic Oldies, Classic Rock, Motown, R&B, British Invasion and Pop. With the very best vocalists and a killer rhythm section holding it all together, the “Jersey Sound” experience is one you will never forget! In case of rain, performances will be held the following evening, rain (inside) or shine.

Registration Necessary: No

The Magic of Reading

Date(s): Thursday, July 13
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

All ages. Magician Brian Richards will present a fun live magic, comedy, and storytelling show designed to promote the fun of reading and the library. Registration for adults and children is required.

Registration Necessary: Yes    Registration Starts: July 6

Friendship Bingo

Date(s): Friday, July 14
Time: 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Who: Ages 3 to 10

Ages 3 to 10. All Together Now with our friends playing a fun bingo game using storybook characters instead of numbers. Registration for children is required.

Registration Necessary: Yes    Registration Starts: July 7

2023 Outdoor Free Summer Music Series: Rosewood

Date(s): Monday, July 17
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

Madison NJ’s own Classic/Pop Rock band ROSEWOOD plays favorite hits from the 60s through today including artists like the Beatles, The Pretenders, The Doobie Brothers and Squeeze. ROSEWOOD has a synergy that unites an audience, young and old, with a powerful spirit of friendship and fun. In case of rain, performances will be held the following evening, rain (inside) or shine.

Registration Necessary: No

Balloonity: Twisted Acts of Kindness

Date(s): Thursday, July 20
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

All ages. Join Master Balloon Artist, Mark Ghia as “The Sorcerer of Smiles” for an exciting show full of funny stories, games, and one-of-a-kind Balloon Sculptures. Everyone gets a balloon! After the 40 minute show will be a 20 minute hands-on balloon twisting session (best for kids ages 5 and up). Registration for adults and children is required.

Registration Necessary: Yes    Registration Starts: July 13

2023 Outdoor Free Summer Music Series: JACK the band

Date(s): Monday, July 24
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

Welcome JACK! One of the best high energy Rock ‘n Roll cover bands around. In case of rain, performances will be held the following evening, rain (inside) or shine.

Registration Necessary: No

Tucker’s Tales Puppet Theatre: Three Bears!

Date(s): Thursday, July 27
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

All ages. Four stories about our friends the three bears are featured in this collection of bear tales by Tucker’s Tales Puppet Theatre. Registration for adults and children is required.

Registration Necessary: Yes    Registration Starts: July 20

2023 Outdoor Free Summer Music Series: Country Comfort

Date(s): Monday, July 31
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

Country Comfort plays hits from today’s top male and female country artists with the occasional classic favorite thrown in. Country Comfort has been performing contemporary country hits throughout northern New Jersey since 2011. With strong male and female vocal performances, duets, and captivating harmonies—every performance turns into a country party! In case of rain, performances will be held the following evening, rain (inside) or shine.

Registration Necessary: No

Summer Reading Club Picnic

Date(s): Wednesday, August 2
Time: 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

Summer Reading Club participants are welcome to attend this event with their families. Bring your own lunch to Veterans Park and enjoy music provided by Kurt Gallagher. Ice cream from Cliff’s will be available for $1. You must register in-person at the library for this event and pay for the ice cream in advance.

Registration Necessary: Yes    Registration Starts: July 10

2023 Outdoor Free Summer Music Series: FabForward

Date(s): Monday, August 7
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

FabForward performs the solo hits of John, Paul, George and Ringo, playing tribute to the individual members of the Beatles’ after their break up in 1970. In case of rain, performances will be held the following evening, rain (inside) or shine.

Registration Necessary: No

2023 Outdoor Free Summer Music Series: Green Planet Band

Date(s): Monday, August 14
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

The Green Planet band plays classic rock n’ roll covers with amazing technique and passion for such a young group of musicians. Comprised of 3 teen siblings, this group of rising stars has enjoyed fast recognition and success. In case of rain, performances will be held the following evening, rain (inside) or shine.

Registration Necessary: No

2023 Outdoor Free Summer Music Series: Fish Eyed Blues

Date(s): Monday, August 21
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Who: All ages

Fish Eyed Blues spins a mix of traditional and contemporary blues along with blues rock, giving it their own interpretation, merging the spirit and the soul of the blues with the energy of rock and roll, while respecting the artists that created it. In case of rain, performances will be held the following evening, rain (inside) or shine.

Registration Necessary: No

2023 Outdoor Free Summer Music Series: Five Wheel Drive

Date(s): Monday, August 28
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Who: Adults

Five Wheel Dive rocks the best of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, and takes you on a musical journey that is guaranteed to provide a fun, upbeat, and entertaining party experience. In case of rain, performances will be held the following evening, rain (inside) or shine.

Registration Necessary: No