Scarecrows in the Gardens 2023

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

Our annual free community exhibition and contest is back!  Create a pumpkin with your family, club, group, business or organization. The scarecrows will be exhibited in Van Vleck Gardens and are free to visit daily. New this year, “Pumpkin Friends” will be welcome to enjoy the Gardens with the scarecrow entries. Vote for your favorite…

Be Lead Smart! @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The program is designed to teach pregnant mothers, and parents with young children the importance in understanding the dangers of lead and how to stay safe. Any parent staying for Toddler Storytime after this presentation may bring their child. We will have some toys out to keep them entertained while you listen to the presentation,…

Free

New Time! Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new…

Halloween Boo Bash

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Join us for an afternoon of Halloween Fun! Come out to Randall’s Island Park for Halloween-themed crafts, interactive spooky storytelling, a dance class, crafts, treats, music, and more. Costumes are welcome! Location: The White Garden (next to Field 74) For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected]. Share…

FREE

Pumpkins & Gourds Workshop for Adults @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Join Sussex County Master Gardener Linda Klug for this educational and fun workshop all about pumpkins and gourds. Registrants will discover the different kinds of pumpkins, explore pumpkin anatomy, and create a beautifully decorated pumpkin to keep. Registration begins October 14.

Free

Scarecrows in the Gardens 2023

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

Our annual free community exhibition and contest is back!  Create a pumpkin with your family, club, group, business or organization. The scarecrows will be exhibited in Van Vleck Gardens and are free to visit daily. New this year, “Pumpkin Friends” will be welcome to enjoy the Gardens with the scarecrow entries. Vote for your favorite…

Monday Fun Days – Game On! @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Enjoy a mental challenge and play nicely with your peers! Join our core group of gamesters to play cards and chat. Board games also available. Just bring your competitive nature and sense of fun! The group meets every Monday the library is open, and new players are always welcome. This is a drop-in game time…

Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Mah Jongg is complex, compelling and fun! Do you know how to play? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited to the Community Room at Main Library to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always…

LC Readers’ Book Discussion Group

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

The LC Readers meet the first Wednesday of selected months from 10:30-11:30am. Books discussed focus on thought-provoking, enjoyable, contemporary literature with the occasional discussion of classical and notable nonfiction as well. For November we’ll discuss Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, available in regular and large print, on audio CD, and as…

Free

Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new…

Sussex County Library Needlers @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Needlers are open to anyone with a love of handiwork—knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and counted cross stitchers are all welcome! Share patterns, learn new stitches and make new friends. New members always welcome. No registration required.

Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Mah Jongg is complex, compelling and fun! Do you know how to play? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited to the Community Room at Sussex-Wantage to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always welcome.…

Meditation & QiGong with Kevin Kuo @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Due to popular demand, what started as a seasonal series is now a permanent class at Main Library! Join Kevin and learn to combine meditation, the ancient practice of reconnecting with your body by focusing on your breathing; with the slow, focused movements of QiGong. Combining these two disciplines has been shown alleviate symptoms of…

Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new…

Tiny Gallery Artist Reception at Van Vleck Visitors Center

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

Please join us for the Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck artist reception in the Visitor Center with current exhibiting artist, Tracey Diamond – Sunday, November 5th from 12pm – 2pm   We’re thrilled to announce the popular Tiny Gallery Montclair is expanding with a second location to our Visitor Center! Join us, starting October 19th,…

Monday Fun Days – Game On! @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Enjoy a mental challenge and play nicely with your peers! Join our core group of gamesters to play cards and chat. Board games also available. Just bring your competitive nature and sense of fun! The group meets every Monday the library is open, and new players are always welcome. This is a drop-in game time…

Delectable Delights @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

The Delectable Delights Cookbook Book Club is celebrating Friendsgiving! Join us for a taste of Thanksgiving with friends as we explore dishes from: Thanksgiving Entertaining by Louis Siebert Pappas for Williams-Sonoma The Best of Thanksgiving by the editors of Williams-Sonoma (click here to download from Hoopla) Participation is simple: pick a recipe, make the recipe,…

Knot A Problem @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

Calling all adult crafters: do you Crochet, knit, cross-stitch or embroider? Perhaps needlepoint is your forte. A brand new group focusing on the art of needlework crafts is forming. Join branch librarian Sara Branagan and share projects you are currently working on or those you’d like to complete in the future. Learn new stitches or…

Free

Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Mah Jongg is complex, compelling and fun! Do you know how to play? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited to the Community Room at Main Library to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always…

Coloring Therapy for Adults @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Coloring is a healthy way to relieve stress. It calms the brain and helps your body relax. Drop in and relax at our Coloring Therapy Program. Stay for five minutes or an hour or two, no registration is required. No artistic ability needed. All supplies provided.