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…

Outdoor Adventures – Animal Tracks & Signs

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

Saturday, January 27th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Footprints in the snow, a nest resting on a tree branch, and a feather found on a hiking trail are all signs that an animal may be nearby. Join us for our Outdoor Adventures program to learn about animal signs, what to look for and what it tells…

Protecting Franklin’s Watershed @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

Explore Franklin’s watershed region with Watershed Ambassador *Ethan Melniczek. Learn ways you can help protect Franklin’s water from pollution. *Ethan Melniczek is a volunteer with AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program

Free

How to Create the Life You Want to Live @ Main Library

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

The way you live your days is the way you live your life. – Annie Dillard You have the power to show up in this world the way you want to. You can choose the answer to the question, “Who do I want to become?” At today’s workshop, led by Laura Mazzella (aka The Traveling Yogi),…

Free

Monday Fun Day – 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 most Mondays at 1:00, and new players are always welcome. This is a drop-in game time for adults,…

Historical Fiction Book Club @ Main Library or via Zoom

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

The Historical Fiction Book Club will meet in person at Main Library and via Zoom the 4th Monday of most months at 6:00 p.m. The title for January is A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline, available in regular and large print, on audio CD, and as a downloadable audio book. Click on the…

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…

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.

Health Education with the Office of Public Health Nursing @ Main Library

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

Join the Sussex County Office of Public Health Nursing each month for a short, informative presentation about health issues that can impact you and those you love. There will be handouts to take home and free giveaways for all attendees. January 11 – National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month February 1 – Heart Health Month March…

Mah Jongg with Friends @ Louise Childs

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

Do you play Mah Jongg? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited 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. If you’re an expert, come share what you know and help improve everyone’s level…

Learn the Library Workshop: Peterson’s Test & Career Prep @ Main Library

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

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep has practice tests for: – Catholic High School & Independent School Entrance Exams – SAT, AP, & Subject Exams – CLEP & DSST Exams – GRE – Military and Vocational Exams, such as CNA/HHA, Firefighter, IT & Law Enforcement – U.S. Citizenship & ESL Tests With Peterson’s you can also…

Free

Camouflage Critters – Live Animal Program

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

Camouflage Critters – Live Animal Program February 4th, 2:30PM -3:30 PM How do animals hide themselves in the wild? Why would animals need to disguise themselves? Meet and greet some fascinating creatures from Eyes of the Wild and learn how and why they use camouflage.  Fee: Families: $25/family for Members; $35/Family for Non-Members. Registration required…

Monday Fun Day Morning Edition @ 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 most Mondays at 1:00, but on movie day they start early and maybe even stay for the film.…

Lunch & Lit Book Club @ Sussex-Wantage

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

Pack your thoughts and your lunch and join our daytime Fiction book club. We’ll meet the first Monday of most months to discuss the current selection. The title for February is Hello Stranger by Katherine Center, available in regular and large print, on audio CD, and as a downloadable eBook and eAudio. Click on the…

Free

Delectable Delights @ Dennis

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

The Delectable Delights Cookbook Book Club invites you to join in for a great night of food, friends and fun! This month we are diving into One Big Pot by Shane Hetherington. The book will be available at the Dennis Library circulation desk. Stop in and choose a recipe, we’ll be happy to make a copy. Then…

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. 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 share your stitching talents with others! All skill levels are welcome. This group…

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 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Books discussed focus on thought-provoking, enjoyable, contemporary literature with the occasional discussion of classical and notable nonfiction as well. For February we’ll discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, 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…