Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Fact or Fake? Media Literacy for Kids & Families

Fact or Fake? Media Literacy for Kids & Families

With author Stephen Chiger -- for ages 7-14
2025-10-09 16:30:00 2025-10-09 17:30:00 America/New_York Fact or Fake? Media Literacy for Kids & Families Curious about AI trickery? Can you tell what's real and what's fake?  Test your skills with Maplewood author Stephen Chiger in this interactive event for ages 7-14 / grades 3-8 Maplewood Memorial Library - Children's Program Room

Thursday, October 09
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-09 16:30:00 2025-10-09 17:30:00 America/New_York Fact or Fake? Media Literacy for Kids & Families Curious about AI trickery? Can you tell what's real and what's fake?  Test your skills with Maplewood author Stephen Chiger in this interactive event for ages 7-14 / grades 3-8 Maplewood Memorial Library - Children's Program Room

Maplewood Memorial Library

Children's Program Room

Curious about AI trickery? Can you tell what's real and what's fake?  Test your skills with Maplewood author Stephen Chiger in this interactive event for ages 7-14 / grades 3-8

Media Literacy is not simply defense against the dark arts!

Are you curious about AI trickery?  Do you think you can sort what’s true from what’s fake?  Do you like puzzles?  Test and boost your skills with Maplewood author Stephen Chiger in this interactive event for the whole family

After the games, Chiger will sign copies of Gran and Gram Save Summer – called “the best media literacy book for kids I've ever come across” (Faith Rogow, PhD).  This puzzle-packed novel has been compared to The Mysterious Benedict Society, Encyclopedia Brown, and The Phantom Tollbooth.  

For kids ages 7-14 (grade 3-8) 

 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens (10-12) | Teen (13-18) | School Age (5-12) | Family (all ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | Tech | Author Talk |

Maplewood Memorial Library
Phone: 973-762-1688
Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget
Mon, Dec 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 31 10:00AM to 1:00PM
(NEW YEAR'S EVE)
Thu, Jan 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 04 Closed
previous
this week
next

Upcoming Events

Skip upcoming events widget
Library Closing at 1:00 pm
Wed, Dec 31, 10:00am - 8:00pm
New Years Eve
Library Closed
Thu, Jan 01, 10:00am - 8:00pm
New Years Dayu
Fiber Arts Group
Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Create Space
Bring your projects!
Toddler Storytime - Main Library Children's Program Room
Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room
For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes.
Achieve Drop-in Tutoring
Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 4
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up
Baby Lapsit Storytime - Main Library Children's Program Room
Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room
For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes.
Winter Writing Workshop
Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Create Space
By Books Beyond Limits
[Virtual] How to Appeal to Colleges for More Financial Aid
Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
On Zoom
By My College Planning Team
Register
New Year. Same You. But Better
Thu, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Room
Insights on organizing, decluttering, and mindset shifts for the New Year.
Wilma & the Wingers - Inclusive storytime with live music!
Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Inclusive storytime with live music for kids of all ages
Achieve Drop-in Tutoring
Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 4
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up
Toddler Storytime - Main Library Children's Program Room
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes.
Homeschool Tuesday
Tue, Jan 13, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Children's Program Room
A meet up & resource sharing for homeschooling families, or families who want to know more about homeschooling. Families of all ages are welcome. In the Main Library Children's Program Room.
Magic Show - Walter Bolin: Almost Impossible!
Tue, Jan 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
Prepare to be amazed! MMS 6th grader will perform a magic show. For ages 5 & up.
Achieve Drop-in Tutoring
Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 4
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up
Baby Lapsit Storytime - Main Library Children's Program Room
Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room
For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes.
Winter Writing Workshop
Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Create Space
By Books Beyond Limits
Memory Cafe
Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room
Maplewood Library Community Room
Achieve Drop-in Tutoring
Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 4
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up
Toddler Storytime - Main Library Children's Program Room
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:40am
Children's Program Room
For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes.
Achieve Drop-in Tutoring
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 4
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up
(Virtual) SAT & ACT Success
Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
On Zoom
From My College Planning Team
Register
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Jan 21, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Local History Room
Monthly Library Board Meeting
Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Winter - For high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors
Wed, Jan 21, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
On Zoom
By Stand Out for College (www.StandOutForCollege.com)
Register
Baby Lapsit Storytime - Main Library Children's Program Room
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room
For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes.
Winter Writing Workshop
Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Create Space
By Books Beyond Limits
Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop
Fri, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Create Space
By Create It With Phoebe
Sustainability Fair
Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Save the date.
Achieve Drop-in Tutoring
Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 4
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Jan 24, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Collaborative Room 9
Intended for teens, tweens, and older
Achieve Drop-in Tutoring
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 4
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up
[Virtual] Career Planning for High School Students
Tue, Jan 27, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
By My College Planning Team
Register
Paint Derpy the Tiger
Wed, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Create Space
From KPop Demon Hunters
Winter Writing Workshop
Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Create Space
By Books Beyond Limits
See all events