Crochet Autumn Leaves @ Dennis

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

Calling all teen fiber artists! Do you know the basics of crochet? Want to learn how to make an autumn leaf? On November 4th at 11am, Miss Alana will meet you in the community room with a crochet hook, yarn, and instructions for making a few different styles of leaves. Play around and see what…

Free

Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Dennis

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

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of toddler storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children ages 18 months – 3 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November…

Free

Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Dennis

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

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of preschool storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children ages 3 -5 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November 13th: Harvest/Thanksgiving…

Free

LEGO Club @ Dennis

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

Builders ages 7 and up are invited to let their imaginations run wild as they work alone, or with other builders, to build with the library’s extensive LEGO collection. All materials must stay at the library, so bring a camera to capture your creations. LEGOs are provided so please don’t bring your own unless you…

Free

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,…

Sensory-Friendly Storytime @Dennis

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

The program has been designed for children of all ages and their families with sensory sensitivities.  Enjoy 20 minutes of stories, music, rhymes, and movement followed by 10 minutes of play.  You are encouraged to bring your own comfort items or just enjoy the sensory toys available to use by us. Space is limited; registration…

Free

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

Sensory Play @ Dennis

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

Join us for a sensory-friendly program designed to offer children on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing issues, or feel overwhelmed by noises or crowds, opportunities to engage in social interaction while adults talk among themselves. Space is limited; registration is required.     Program Dates: One Wednesday each month, running September through December September…

Free

LEGO Club for Littles @ Dennis

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

Sometimes the younger kids want the chance to become LEGO Master Builders too! Ages 4 to 8 with a passion for building with normal sized (not Duplo) LEGOs can come to the Dennis branch to make all sorts of creations. They are invited to let their imaginations run wild as they work alone, or with…

Free

Dinovember at Dennis

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

Celebrate Dinovember at the Dennis Branch! Every Wednesday evening through the month of November, there is a fun dinosaur related event. On November 8th, kids ages 4 and up can stop at the branch any time between 3:30 and 5:30 to try some LEGO dinosaur building challenges.

Free

Read to a Dog @ Dennis

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

Children, tweens and teens are invited to read aloud to our wonderful therapy dogs. Depending on the day, you’ll either find Kalvin, a wonderful German Shepherd; Granger, the most gentle of shepherds; or Richard, a loveable black Lab. Reading aloud increases self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. These dogs are gentle…

Atlantic Health System Presents. . .@ Dennis

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

. . .Can I Be Having a Stroke? Join Lorrie Koonz from Atlantic Health for an informative presentation about strokes. * Common and not-so-common signs to look for * Your personal risk factors * What to do if you’re having a stroke * Where to go for help * Local treatment/recovery options post-stroke Registration begins…

Free

Library Closed Today

Our buildings may be closed, but you can still place holds, download eBooks and eAudio, instantly access movies, music and TV, visit our digital newsstand, and more. Go to eLibrary under the Access Your Library tab to get started.

Library Closed Today

Our buildings may be closed, but you can still place holds, download eBooks and eAudio, instantly access movies, music and TV, visit our digital newsstand, and more. Go to eLibrary under the Access Your Library tab to get started.

Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Dennis

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

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of toddler storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children ages 18 months – 3 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November…

Free

Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Dennis

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

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of preschool storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children ages 3 -5 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November 13th: Harvest/Thanksgiving…

Free

Read to a Dog @ Dennis

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

Children, tweens and teens are invited to read aloud to our wonderful therapy dogs. Depending on the day, you’ll either find Kalvin, a wonderful German Shepherd; Granger, the most gentle of shepherds; or Richard, a loveable black Lab. Reading aloud increases self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. These dogs are gentle…

Dinovember for Teens at Dennis

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

Celebrate Dinovember at the Dennis Branch! Every Wednesday evening through the month of November, there is a fun dinosaur related event. Calling all teens! Make some unusual dinosaur jewelry on November 15th at 5pm.

Free

Morning Munchkin Matinees @ Dennis

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

Come to the Dennis Branch Library for a kid’s movie and a snack of juice and Munchkins (or bring your own snacks if you wish)! On Friday, September 15th at 10am, watch as the gang from the Hundred Acre Woods searches for a missing Piglet! Piglet’s Big Movie has a G rating and a run…

Free

RE@D! Book Club

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

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 November is Defending Jacob by William Landay, available in regular and large print, as a downloadable eBook, and also made into a well-regarded miniseries. Click on the title to request a…