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Bloomingdale Library Offers 'Minion Mania' And More In April

BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- "Minion Mania," on Friday, April 1, is one of the kids programs on offer in April by the Bloomingdale Free Public Library.

Folks can come read to or visit with Thatcher the Golden Retriever at the Bloomingdale Free Public Library.

Folks can come read to or visit with Thatcher the Golden Retriever at the Bloomingdale Free Public Library.

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"Minion Mania" -- Friday, April 1, 2 p.m. -- The film "Minions" will be screened upstairs in the Bloomingdale Council Chambers, followed by a Minion-themed craft. Ages 5 and up.

Friday Crafternoon -- Friday, April 8, 3:30 p.m. -- Kids 5 and up will make a "thing on springs" pop-up box.

"Paws to Read" -- Saturday, April 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m. -- Thatcher the Golden Retriever, a certified therapy dog, will be visiting BFPL. Folks of all ages can read him a story or simply enjoy some quality time with him.

Project Create: Full STEAM Ahead -- Monday, April 11 and 25, 6 pm. -- Project Create participants, ages 8-13, will explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through fun projects and activities.

Fossils! -- Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m. -- Professor Bob Vosatka will host this hands-on program. Kids 5 and up will examine ancient fossils using a hand lens, then learn to identify the fossils using plates and identification charts.

Family Storytime -- Saturday, April 23, 10:30 a.m. -- celebrate Autism Awareness Month with a fun and inclusive family storytime, open to all ages and abilities.

Batman Block Party -- Saturday, April 30, 10:30 a.m. -- Pursue a different Lego challenge each month or create your own masterpiece. All ages welcome, with bigger blocks for younger participants.

For more information or to register, email macleod@bloomingdalelibrary.org, call 973-838-0077, or visit the circulation desk. The library is located at 101 Hamburg Turnpike. For more information on library events, visit its website or follow it on Facebook.

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