Kids & Teens

Toddler Story Time
Toddler Story Time, led by Ms. Alyssa, engages toddlers to socialize with songs, stories, an interactive felt boarding, highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading and lifelong curiosity. Caregivers are welcome to bring your little ones (ages 0 to 4) for songs, stories, crafts, and fun. Registration is required.

Register for Toddler Story Time

Yoga and More with Ms. Shelley
Come join us for yoga, stories, music, and crafts with the mighty Ms. Shelley. Each week, you can stretch and reach for the stars, listen to and play unique instruments, or explore sensory art – and hear an engaging story. For ages 2.5 to 5. Registration is required.

Register for Yoga with Ms. Shelley

Afternoon Stories and Craft Time
Join Ms. Chris for a fun-filled half hour of afternoon stories and crafts in the picture book room. Please note: this is for kindergarten to 1st graders and their caregivers only. Registration is required as space and supplies are limited.

Register for Afternoon Stories and Craft Time

Craft Corner
Craft Corner is our Tuesday after-school art programs available for grades 2-6. The crafts are usually inspired by seasonal and cultural events. We use various mediums and inspirations to encourage youth to be creative and explore their artistic spirit. Registration is recommended.

Register for Craft Corner

Oradell Teen Advisory Board OTAB – create a positive community hub for teens

OTAB members help plan, implement, promote, and attend teen library programs and events. Members are expected to attend quarterly meetings to organize these programs and to offer input on other library services and materials. Members will also act as ambassadors for the library by getting friends and peers involved, sharing information about upcoming events with friends and teachers, and bringing back input and suggestions from the community. If interested, please use the link below to sign up.

Responsibilities:

OTAB members will help plan, implement, promote and attend teen library programs and events. Members will be expected to attend quarterly meetings to organize these programs and to offer input on other library services and materials. Members will also act as ambassadors for the library by getting friends and peers involved, sharing information about upcoming events with friends and teachers, and bringing back input and suggestions from the community.

Qualifications:

• Must be an Oradell resident and/or Oradell student between the ages of 13-18.
• Must be willing to commit to quarterly meetings.
• Must enjoy working in a team environment.
• Must attend at least 6 programs per year (unless stated otherwise).
• Must be interested in the library and improving library services for teens.

Guidelines:

• Sign in and out of meetings and programs to record volunteer hours.
• Participate fully.
• Respect staff, each other, and the library space.
• Attend meetings. Multiple absences may result in OTAB removal.
• Attend as many teen programs as possible. Must help with set-up and clean-up.
• Be a responsible library user and role model in the library and community.
• Be an advocate for your peers and your library.

Sign up for OTAB

Teen Volunteering

Oradell Public Library offers service hours in the Junior Room. This role is for community-minded teens looking to make a difference and gain work experience in a structured environment. If interested, please use the link below to sign up:

Sign Up for Teen Volunteering

The Junior Librarian of the Month is featured monthly on our social media and website and in the Junior Room newsletter. They also receive a dedicated display shelf in the library showcasing their favorite books. Any Oradell patron under the age of 18 who reads independently is welcome to apply.

Click here for the application form.

The Lions Club of Oradell has generously offered to donate $15 for the purchase of a new book in honor of the birth of your child. Just come to the library and fill out a registration card. We will send the information to the Lions Club and purchase a book to put your baby’s name in. The book will be added to our children’s collection. If you provide us with an email address, we will let you know what book has your child’s name in it.

This program is offered to Oradell residents only. If your child was born January 1, 2023 or later, please come in and fill out a registration card. If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Librarian Christen Governale at 201-262-2613.

• Picture Books & Early Readers
  Caldecott Medal Winners and Honorees
  The Best Children’s Books for Family Literacy  from the Pennsylvania Center for the Book
• Middle-Grade Readers
  Newbery Medal Winners and Honorees
• Young Adult
  Printz Award Winners and Honorees
  Quick Picks for Reluctant Leaders
  Teens’ Top Ten
  Alex Award Winners
• More Reading Lists
  The American Library Association’s Notable Children’s Book List
  BoysRead.org
  A Mighty Girl

Websites for Children

Merriam-Webster Student Dictionary

PBS Kids
PBS Kids offers videos, games, and printable coloring sheets based on their favorite PBS shows and characters.  PBS Kids is recognized for their curriculum-based entertainment.

Starfall
Free website that teaches children to read through an interactive phonics-based approach.

Word Central
Kid-friendly dictionary from Merriam-Webster, which also includes word games.

Scholastic.com
Home to many of children’s favorite properties, such as Harry Potter, Clifford, Magic School Bus, and Captain Underpants, Scholastic is a content heavy site with plenty of activities for kids and resources for parents.

NASA Kids’ Club
Space-related games and information for children.

More for 3rd through 6th Grade

1. Keyboarding   – Brown Bear
2. Touch Typing  – Typing Club

Websites for Parents

ConnectStafely
This is a helpful guide for teaching your child safety on the Internet.

New Jersey Parent Link
The early childhood, parenting and professional resource center.

Common Sense Media
​ Review what your kids want to watch before they watch it.

​OPS Counselor’s Corner
Please know that even though schools are closed, I am still available to help!

Going off to College?

Tuition Funding Sources   is a private website designed to help students find scholarships, colleges and career information. TFS offers students a large scholarship database with over $41 Billion in scholarship awards along with a career personality test and detailed college and career information

• Hate Speech Policy
• Junior Room Behavior
• Unattended Children Policy
• Young Adult Room