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Back to School: Building Confidence & Connection

Gr 6-12
2025-10-03 16:30:00 2025-10-03 17:30:00 America/New_York Back to School: Building Confidence & Connection Rutgers Dept of Children & Families/ Rutgers Behavioral Health Care is happy to partner with SBPL and explore building self esteem and connections to self and peers. Registration is required The Christopher J. Killmurray Building - Teen Room

Friday, October 03
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-03 16:30:00 2025-10-03 17:30:00 America/New_York Back to School: Building Confidence & Connection Rutgers Dept of Children & Families/ Rutgers Behavioral Health Care is happy to partner with SBPL and explore building self esteem and connections to self and peers. Registration is required The Christopher J. Killmurray Building - Teen Room

Rutgers Dept of Children & Families/ Rutgers Behavioral Health Care is happy to partner with SBPL and explore building self esteem and connections to self and peers. Registration is required

Participants will explore what it means to have a growth mindset in the context of building self-esteem through games like ‘coping skills bingo’ and a peer compliment activity. Academic stress management and positive affirmations serve as central themes of this session! This session will definitely help with all the stress and anxiety of a new school year.

Registration is required.

Presentation is run by and in cooperation with Rutgers Department of Children & Families and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Self-Care | Lifetime Learning | Lectures |

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The Christopher J. Killmurray Building
Phone: 732-329-4000 ext 7290
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Mon, Sep 15 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Located on Kingston Lane in the Monmouth Junction section between the Muncipal Building and Crossroads Middle School.

Upcoming events

Computer Skills for Absolute Beginners
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room 1AB
Are you nervous around computers, find them overwhelming, find your skills outdated, or don't believe you're "tech savvy?" Come learn computer basics in a judgement-free environment.
Registration is now closed
Kids Can Help the Earth!
Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room 1AB
Kids in grades 3–5 will explore climate change through simple science, interactive activities, and creative projects that show how they can help the Earth.
Registration is now closed
Cookies & Conversations - In person event for Teens Grades 6-12
Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cookies & Tea along with a conversation
Story Time with Miss Jen - For Ages 18 mo. - 5 years & caregivers
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Gambatese Room
An energetic storytime with songs, stories, and more!
Cancelled
ESL Friends Class
Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Parlor Room
Enhance your English language learning with this intermediate-level class.
DIY Bouncy Balls - Afternoon Adventures: For Kids in Grades K-3
Wed, Sep 17, 5:15pm - 5:40pm
Program Room 1AB
An engaging craft for early elementary school kids!
This event is full
Dungeons & Dragons - For Adults ages 18 & up
Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Gambatese Room
Dungeons & Dragons group is at capacity, if interested in being on the waitlist, contact Riley at rhoyt@sbpl.info
English Conversation Group
Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instruction Lab
Practice speaking English!
Stories in the Park - For Kids of All Ages, Caregivers, & Families
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Visit South Brunswick's wonderful parks!
Rescheduled
SBPL Board of Trustees
Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, September 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Trustees will conduct their monthly meeting. Meetings are open to the public.
Mini Makers - In-Person Craft for Ages 3-5
Fri, Sep 19, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Program Room 1AB
Drop-in for this fun preschool craft!
Kids Yoga - In-person event for Ages 7-11
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Gambatese Room
This fun and relaxing beginner yoga class will help you find your inner peace, improve flexibility, and promote mindfulness.
Learn to Save a Life with Naloxone
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room 1AB
Opiate and opioid misuse occurs in all communities, and it's always possible that one of your friends, loved, ones, or neighbors may experience an overdose. Learn what you can do to save a life.
Teen Board Games - Gr 6-12
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room
Learn new board games or just play some of your favs with your friends. No registration required
Tween Pop-In Crafts - For Tweens in Grades 4 & Up
Sun, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room 1AB
Bored? Creative? Tween Pop-In Crafts is the place to be! Explore your artistic side with a different surprise craft each month. It's free, it's fun, and no registration is necessary. Just drop by!
Bouncing Babies - Lapsit & Playtime for 0 - 18 months
Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Gambatese Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, and social time with Miss Jen!
Monday Knit & Crochet Night
Mon, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Program Room 1AB
A social group for adults who knit, crochet or do other fiber arts to gather & work on their projects in the company of others. Please bring your own materials. This is not an instructional class.
Kids Can Help the Earth!
Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room 1AB
Kids in grades 3–5 will explore climate change through simple science, interactive activities, and creative projects that show how they can help the Earth.
Commerce and Industry along the Waterways of South Brunswick
Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Local History Conference Room - Hybrid Meeting
The mills along the waterways of South Brunswick provided the power to build houses and process food before the arrival of the electric grid.
Story Time with Miss Jen - For Ages 18 mo. - 5 years & caregivers
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Gambatese Room
An energetic storytime with songs, stories, and more!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 17 2025 at 9:00am
Pop-Tart Mini Pillows - For Tweens in Grades 4 & Up
Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Get ready for a super sweet and comfy craft! Kids can join us to make their own no-sew Pop-Tart mini pillows to take home!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 17 2025 at 5:00pm
Understanding and Using Generative AI
Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room 1AB
Can computers think? What exactly is ChatGPT? How do LLMs work? How can we most effectively use Generative Artificial Intelligence? What of ethical issues? Learn answers to these questions and more!
This event is full
English Conversation Group
Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instruction Lab
Practice speaking English!
Stories in the Park - For Kids of All Ages, Caregivers, & Families
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Visit South Brunswick's wonderful parks!
Health information demystified!
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room 1AB
Learn about trusted medical sources to help make appropriate health decisions!
Poetry Workshop - Attention all poets and those aspiring to be...
Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Local History Conference Room
A workshop for aspiring or budding poets to get together to read and review each other's poems.
Teen Knitting - In person event grades 6-12
Fri, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Learn the basics of knitting or get advise on a project you are working on.
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