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.
In 1975 Sussex County resident Gail Just-Cornelius became the very first woman to patrol the highways of New Jersey as a State Trooper. Join the woman known as Honeybear and Gutsy Gail to learn what it was really like being a trailblazer for women in a career that had previously been all men. Registration begins August 30.
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.…
Learn the Japanese art of paper folding with Aldo!* Different projects every month. Paper provided. All ages welcome! Join Aldo the 2nd Thursday evening of the month. Registration begins two weeks prior. *Aldo Putignano is a freelance artist, teacher and origami creator whose designs are featured annually on the American Museum of Natural History holiday…
Join Carolyn most Fridays at 10:00 a.m. for a gentle yoga practice accessible to everybody, formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety and create a deeper connection to yourself. Ages 16+ welcome. Please bring your own mat/blanket. Yoga blocks are also recommended. Space is limited to 20. Registration begins September 1.
The Readers Engage @ Dennis (RE@D!) book club meets in-person the third Friday of each month to discuss our current group pick. The title for September is The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon, available in regular and large print, audiobook on cd, and as a downloadable eBook and eAudio. Click on the title…
Food packaging often highlights the ingredients or qualities that sell the product. It is designed to catch your attention and promote the desire to purchase. But you can and should go one step further. It’s the nutrition facts on the back of the package that help you make more informed and healthier buying decisions. Health…
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…
*Amanda is a lifelong baking enthusiast who has been cake decorating both personally and professionally for over 10 years. Join Amanda Mausolf* for a hands-on cake decorating demonstration and practice session. Learn about: ꙮ basics of icing ꙮ piping techniques such as writing messages, making borders, decoration (like balloons!) You’ll have the opportunity to practice…
On February 2, 1913, Grand Central Terminal officially opened to the public. It’s one of the largest and most prestigious railroad stations in the world, with over 67 million travelers passing through each year. Grand Central is also a shopping, dining, and cultural destination all under one grand celestial roof. What is Grand Central’s connection…
Please join us for a reading by Sussex County’s own Mary Burns*. Ms. Burns will read from her book Saving Eric, winner of the 2023 International Firebird Award. The book is about her son, who suffered from mental and physical illness, along with drug addiction. The reading will be followed by a Q&A period on…
How many lighthouse keepers in New Jersey were women? How does the weather affect lighthouse structures? What were they used for? Learn all about the history, structure, and characteristics of New Jersey lighthouses as presented by the New Jersey Lighthouse Society, an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization based in New Jersey with members from around the 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…
Clases gratuitas de inglés como segundo idioma. Asista a cualquiera de las sesiones informativas que se enumeran a continuación para obtener más información. Visítenos en cualquier momento entre las 5:00 p. m. y las 7:00 p. m. ⁂ 18 de septiembre – Biblioteca Dennis, 103 Main Street, Newton ⁂ 19 de septiembre – Biblioteca Dorothy…
Sussex County Historian, William Truran, presents a look at historic places in Sussex County including our very own Dennis Branch Library. Registration begins September 1. Please note this program will be held in the upstairs community room, no elevator.
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…
Clases gratuitas de inglés como segundo idioma. Asista a cualquiera de las sesiones informativas que se enumeran a continuación para obtener más información. Visítenos en cualquier momento entre las 5:00 p. m. y las 7:00 p. m. ⁂ 18 de septiembre – Biblioteca Dennis, 103 Main Street, Newton ⁂ 19 de septiembre – Biblioteca Dorothy…
The theme for this month’s Foodies event is festive, fabulous, finger sandwiches! Fun fillings, fantastic shapes – be creative and share your results with the group. Call or stop by the Franklin branch by September 18 to sign up and let us know what you’re bringing. On program day bring your sandwiches and recipe so…
Enjoy an evening of tea tasting with Heather of Bucha Booch, a local Kombucha and Loose Leaf Tea company. Learn to distinguish between various teas including: Green, Black, Oolong and Herbal. Learn the language of tea. Is your favorite brew Round? Full-bodied? Smooth? Floral? Earthy & Sweet? Finally, learn to brew the perfect cup every…
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…
