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…
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.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Jacqulyn Potter, will be here to offer simple latching assistance, and answer all your breastfeeding questions. You can also get a weight check for baby, or a weighted feed (baby is weighed pre and post-feeding to determine how much breast milk they are getting). Pumping parents are welcome, too!…
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.…
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…
Thought Bubbles meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss all things comic books, graphic novels, and manga! (And all other nerdy interests!) Join our Discord server to get updates on upcoming meetings, swap comic recommendations, see what’s new to our library shelves, and more! There’s never any required reading, pick what you…
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 8.
Join Gabriella Dumbrique, Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ, to learn how to protect your skin from the sun year-round. The discussion will include the different types of skin cancers, risk factors, and treatment options. Recommended for adults and older teens. Registration begins September 8.
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…
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…
