Family things to do in Skillman, NJ tonight and this week

A session on talking openly with children to help protect them from sexual abuse, with strategies parents and caregivers can use. It is free.

Story time for our littlest learners.

Baby Bookworms: simple books, rhymes, bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months.

Playdate at the Library: drop-in open play in the Children's Area for families with toddlers.

A story followed by a matching craft. Free for members and with paid admission.

Baby and Toddler Time: stories, rhymes and movement that build early literacy through colors, counting and letters. For ages 0-2 and their caregivers.

An all-ages storytime with local police officers, with stories, songs and a chance to meet the officers who help keep the community safe.

Baby/Adult Diaper and Feminine Pads Distribution at The Governor’s Reentry Training & Employment Center in Kearny, New Jersey.

A preschool storytime built around longer stories, along with songs and rhymes.

Stories, singing and movement for little ones; best for ages 18 to 36 months.

Baby Time with stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 0 to 2. No registration.

An interactive storytime for families, followed by a messy craft. Spots are limited and handed out first come, first served.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes for four and five-year-olds, chosen to support the PA Early Learning Standards.

A homeschool program for children ages 5 to 8 with a caregiver, exploring a different topic each session, many related to STEAM.

A half-hour story time where children and caregivers share books, rhymes and songs and play musical instruments.

Budding Bookworms Storytime: stories for babies and toddlers with their caregivers, promoting early literacy and socialization.

Children's storytime featuring childhood favorites and new books.

Free toddler storytime at the ArtsQuest Creative Factory, with picture books and a different art theme each week, led by library and ArtsQuest staff.

A storytime about beavers with Warren County Park naturalists, where preschoolers hear a story, build a lodge and make a puppet to take home.

Storytime followed by an art activity, for ages 5 and under.

Stories, songs and a simple craft introduce shapes to children ages 2 to 3.

An interactive program of rhymes, movement, songs and stories designed to build young brains.

An interactive storytime for families, followed by a messy craft. Spots are limited and handed out first come, first served.

Campus tours of the Early Childhood Division, covering Nursery through Kindergarten, plus the Elementary building. Free.

A look at the brand new KIPP Inquire building, with small-group instruction, project-based learning and two rooftop terraces, for grades K to 4.

Open playtime for ages 0 to 3 in a meeting room, where caregivers and babies can play and talk with other families.

The Sensory Space is open on the second floor of the Toms River Branch.

Baby Bounce: a music-focused lapsit program of stories and songs with Mx. Hannah, followed by a social playdate.

In-person books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for kids 2 and up with an adult.

A laid-back play session for babies and toddlers with storytelling, building and cognitive development toys. Caregivers get time with each other while the little ones play.

An interactive baby program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement focused on early language and literacy, with caregivers joining in. Best for ages 0-18 months; arrive on time, as doors close soon after the start.

Stories, movement and activities for toddlers on the go, building early literacy through colors, counting and letters. For ages 2 to 5, with caregivers joining in and a chance to meet other families.

A Thanksgiving-themed storytime for preschool friends of all ages, with a holiday story, a seasonal craft and dancing to thankful tunes. Siblings are welcome too.

Open playtime for preschoolers ages 2 to 5 in a meeting room. Registration is required.

Baby and Toddler Time: stories, rhymes and movement that build early literacy through colors, counting and letters. For ages 0-2 and their caregivers.

A baby shower to celebrate Sam and her new baby.

A short story and a craft for parents and children ages 3½ to 6.

Spanish Storytime: stories in Spanish for children ages 2-5. Escucha cuentos en español.

Stories and hands-on activities for children ages 2 to 5, with each child registered on their own.

Baby & Me: rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 12 months, not yet walking, with a caregiver. Please register.

A class for caregivers and children 18 months to 3 years old, focused on herbivores at the zoo.