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NJ Makers Day
Here is a list of events happening at our SCLSNJ branches for NJ Makers Day:
Mar
25
Food Preservation Show and Tell
Are you curious about what a pressure canner, a water bath canner and a dehydrator can do? Learn about the variety of ways to preserve food before the spring and summer harvests begin.
March 25, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Somerville branch
Homeschool Hangout
Meet other homeschoolers in the community while enjoying family-friendly activities.
March 25, 2025
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Manville branch
Afternoon Adventures
Have fun with hands-on activities, such as arts and crafts, bingo and other games, STEM experimentation, trivia, and more.
March 25, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Manville branch
STEAM: Sphero
Discover coding by using Sphero robots.
March 25, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Watchung branch
Mar
26
Blocks and Bricks
Children aged 18 months and older, along with their caregivers, can explore creativity through free play with a variety of blocks and LEGO bricks.
March 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Somerville branch
Maker's Lab
Drop in for a fun science themed art project!
March 26, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hillsborough branch
Mar
27
Math Matters
An interactive program that includes stories and activities that will get kids' math brains working.
March 27, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Hillsborough branch
LEGO® Club
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.
March 27, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Manville branch
Mar
28
Friday Fun
Enjoy a fun afternoon building with Legos, playing games, watching movies or creating art. Different activities each week. See Branch for details.
March 28, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
North Plainfield branch
Plant a Seed
Learn how to make a seed planter out of upcycled newspaper and plant a few seeds that you can watch grow all year long!
March 28, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hillsborough branch
Plant a Seed
Learn how to make a seed planter out of upcycled newspaper and plant a few seeds that you can watch grow all year long!
March 28, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hillsborough branch
Mar
29
Seed Swap and Meet Wagner Farms
Time to think about planting. Free sample seeds provided by Wagner Farm Arboretum. Attendees are encouraged to bring seeds and stories to share.
March 29, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Warren Township branch
Shamrock Shenanigans: Family Game Day
Join us for a day of socializing while playing games and assorted activities.
March 29, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Manville branch
Mar
31
Knit & Crochet Club
Bring in your yarn or string projects or start a new one while socializing with new friends and crafting.
March 31, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
North Plainfield branch
STEM Program
Drop in for a fun STEM project!
March 31, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Hillsborough branch
Apr
1
Afternoon Adventures
Have fun with hands-on activities, such as arts and crafts, bingo and other games, STEM experimentation, trivia, and more.
April 1, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Manville branch
Drop-In: Chess
An hour of informal play. Open to all abilities, grades K-5.
April 1, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Watchung branch
Apr
2
Blocks and Bricks
Children aged 18 months and older, along with their caregivers, can explore creativity through free play with a variety of blocks and LEGO bricks.
April 2, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Somerville branch
Game Night
Bring friends and family or play against our friendly teen volunteers. Screen-free activities from 3:30-5 p.m. and Nintendo Switch games from 5-7 p.m.
April 2, 2025
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Montgomery branch
Apr
3
LEGO® Club
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.
April 3, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Manville branch
LEGO® Club
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.
April 3, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Bridgewater branch
Nightime Sky Observation
During this event, we’ll view a nearly first quarter moon, Mars, and Jupiter and its moons through telescopes. We might also glimpse distant star clusters, nebulae and perhaps even remote galaxies!
April 3, 2025
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Hillsborough branch