Happy Kids, Happy Summer
A Kid’s Summer Bucket List
Water Play - in the pool, at the beach, running through the sprinkler, shooting water guns, water balloons
Backyard Fun - lawn games, obstacle courses, pitch a tent, build a treehouse, put up a tire swing
Food Treats - popsicles, watermelon, s’mores, ice cream. root beer floats
Play Dates - time with friends is fun
Craft Projects - check out some craft books from the Library for ideas
Library Visits - join the Summer Reading Club, attend a program, play games
Day Trips - we have books on local day trips
Bike Riding - good exercise and a fun time
Park Visits - playgrounds, picnics, tennis, pickleball, hiking
Camp - day camp or sleep-away camp
Your Kids Can Make Their Own Summer Bucket List!
Ten Activity Books 4 Kids
The Golden Book of Family Fun
Peggy Brown
A go-to book for families looking for fun, creative games, activities and crafts!
Woodland Adventure Handbook
Adam Dove
Step-by-step instructions for fun adventures in the woods which is great for introducing children to the magic of playing among the trees.
The Jumbo Book of Drama
Deborah Dunleavy
Two-hundred pages of theater games, activities, plays and more.
The Treasury of Family Games
Jim Glenn and Carey Denton
Hundreds of fun games for all ages complete with rules and strategies.
101 Ways to Amaze & Entertain
Peter Gross
Full of amazing magic and hilarious jokes to try on friends and family.
The Big Book of Dressing Up
Laura Minter and Tia Williams
Forty fun projects to help kids create their own dressing-up creations.
The Everything Kids’ Magical Science Experiments Book
Tom Robinson
Filled with more than 50 science experiments that bend the rules of time, space, and logic.
The Jumbo Book of Easy Crafts
Judy Ann Sadler
Over 150 craft ideas!
The Cardboard Box Book
Twenty-five things to make and do with empty boxes. The Library often has empty boxes. Ask when you stop by!
Usborne Start to Cook
Abigail Wheatley
Hints and tips for beginners. Learn how to make your own ice cream!
Movies 4 Families
In no particular order—
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (G)
Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G)
Zootopia (PG)
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (G)
Back to the Future (PG)
Coco (PG)
Hook (PG)
Finding Nemo (G)
Inside Out (PG)
Despicable Me (PG)
How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
The Princess and the Frog (G)
The Parent Trap (1961) (G)
The Lego Movie (PG)
Jumanji (PG)
Mary Poppins (G)
Matilda (PG)
Toy Story (G)
Cool Runnings (PG)
Big (PG)
Up (PG)
For movie details visit: IMBd
All these movies are available FREE at the Library!
What Should We Do?
Websites chock-full of ideas!
Mommy Poppins
Written by local parents who love to seek out the coolest, off-the-beaten-track things to do with kids, Mommy Poppins shares activities that aren't just pleasant time passers, but promise enriching experiences for your family. Click here
NJ Kids Online
A trusted online source for kids programs, activities and events. Click here
Fun with Kids in New Jersey
Find the best attractions, day trip ideas and things to do in New Jersey! Click here
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