Staying in Town this Week?

Township schools out for recess this week, and once again the Bernards Township Library and Environmental Education Center comes through with plenty of programs to keep the kids, tweens and teens occupied.

The library is showing two movies: “Ramona and Beezus” and “Easy A.” It also has scheduled two video game events. Wednesday night’s will be a vintage video game night with nostalgic favorites like Mario Brothers. Something to remind today's gamers of the good ole days!

At the Environmental Education Center, most of the programs are, naturally, nature-centric. On Sunday, however, at “Chew on This,” kids can learn all about chewing gum and will even make some of their own gum to take home. 

If having the kids home this week is making you just a tad crazy, a little retail therapy might help. Presidents Day Weekend sales will extend throughout the week with many great deals for the taking. On Friday night relax with live music at the The Acoustic Duo will be singing selections from current popular performers, adding their own acoustic spin to the music.

Monday 
Library closed for holiday.

Inspirational Workshop “Release your Fears” - , 140 Mt. Airy Rd., 7 to 8:30 p.m. Andrea Mastrobattista will lead this workshop. Open to all. Members $30, Potential members $35.

Tuesday

Children's Movie 'Ramona and Beezus'  - , 2 to 3:34 p.m. Children of all ages will enjoy this feature length film (103 minutes) based on the book 'Beezus and Ramona' by Beverly Cleary. Program room B. No registration required.

Family History Interest Group - , 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Coffee served at 6:30 pm. Program room B.

Bridge (Seniors) - 202 Mount Airy Rd. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Majong (Seniors) - , 202 Mount Airy Rd. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn to Play Bridge - , 10 a.m. to noon, Richard Hartley will teach the card game Bridge over 3 consecutive Wednesdays. Registration requested, Program room B.

Wednesday

Book Bingo - , 2 to 3:30 p.m. All ages. Win a book. Program room B.

Zumba Gold for Seniors –  , 202 Mount Airy Rd. Every Wednesday 1 to 2 p.m. For seniors, free of charge. Registration required.

Teen Vintage Video Game Night - , 7 to 8 p.m.  Program room B.

Library Board of Trustees - 7:30 p.m.

Winter Ponding - , 190 Lord Stirling Rd. 4 to 5:30 p.m.  Ages 7 - 9 with parent. explore life in the pond during the winter, discovering what is going on below the snow and ice. $9 per person.

Winter Walking in the Woods - Somerset County's , 190 Lord Stirling Rd., 4 to 5  p.m. All Ages. Family and friends will join a Naturalist for a walk through the winter woods for signs of animal activity and changing seasons. Fee is $6 per person.

Thursday

Tweens Game Night Gr. 4 to 6 - , 7 to 8 p.m. Video games, board games and more!  A snack will be provided. Registration requested.  Program room B.

Senior Flex Class - , 202 Mount Airy Rd. 10:30 a.m. For seniors, free of charge.

Fossils, Footprints and Fun - , 190 Lord Stirling Rd. 4 to 5 p.m. Ages 4 to 6, $6 per person, advance registration requested.

Bird Feeder Basics - , 190 Lord Stirling Rd., 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. All Ages. Learn how to identify local birds by sight and sound. Fee is $6 person.

Mini-Mammals -  , 190 Lord Stirling Rd.10:30 to11:30 a.m. Children ages 2 to 3 with a parent will learn about cute and fascinating mini-mammals through activities, crafts, and stories. Theme is “Playin’ Possum.”  Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child.


Friday

Afternoon Teen Movie “Easy A” - , 2 to 4 p.m. Rated PG - 13 (93 minutes), Program room B.

It’s a Wild World - , 190 Lord Stirling Rd., 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 5 with parent, $6 per person, advance registration requested.

Polar Bear Day – , 190 Lord Stirling Rd.  4 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 4 to 6 will celebrate Polar Bear Day learning interestingfacts like the color of their skin, how many babies they have and where do they live in the wild. Fee is $9 per person.

Frozen Fiesta - , 190 Lord Stirling Rd. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 7 to 9. Learn about what animals in the southern hemisphere are doing in winter. Fee is $11 per person.

Live Music: 3 West Accoustic Duo - Basking Ridge Country Club, 185 Madionsville Rd., 7 to 10 p.m. NJ's hottest acoustic duo composed of seasoned vocalist and performer Nissa as well as guitarist and bassist Matt McCarthy.

Saturday

Maple Sugaring Demonstrations - “Sugar Shack,” see how authentic Maple Syrup is made from Maple Tree sap.

Dog Walks on the Equestrian Trails - , 10:15 - 10:30 AM sign-in. Walk is from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. $3 per dog, humans free.

Music for Children with Special Needs Ages- , 2 to 2:45 p.m., ages 4 to 10 with adult. Ann Wild will lead an interactive musical program for those children with special needs. Registration required. Program room A.

Sunday

Nature through a Child’s Eye - , 190 Lord Stirling Rd., noon to 9 to 4:30 p.m. The annual Environment and Nature Art Show will be available from 9am to 4:30pm daily except holidays.  Works from children, kindergarten through grade six, in Somerset County schools will be displayed. Free.

Nature Walks - , 190 Lord Stirling Rd., noon to 1 p.m. All ages. Children should be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Free.

Chew on This! - , 190 Lord Stirling Rd. 1 to 3 p.m. Ages 7 to 9. Chew, blow, and pop your way through the history of gum, including making some gum to take home and enjoy. Fee is $15 per person.