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 to six children and their parents/caregivers. Register children-only beginning August 30.

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Read to a Dog @ Dennis

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

Children ages 4-13 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 German Shepherd; or Richard, a loveable black Lab. Each participant gets 10 minutes of one-on-one reading time. These dogs are all great listeners and never interrupt or…

LEGO Club for Littles @ Dennis

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

Sometimes younger kids want the chance to become LEGO Master Builders too! Children ages 4 to 8 with a passion for building with normal sized (not Duplo) LEGOs are invited to join Miss Alana to make all sorts of creations. Children will be encouraged to let their imaginations run wild as they work alone, or…

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Mystery Bag Art Challenge @ Dennis

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

On September 13th at 6pm, come to the Dennis branch to create an art sculpture using the random items in a mystery bag and some basic art supplies. What will you create? Let your imagination run wild!   Program Date and Time: September 13th at 6:00pm

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Morning Munchkin Matinee @ Dennis

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

Children ages 18 months-6 years old are invited for a movie and a snack of juice and Munchkins (or bring your own snacks if you wish)! Today’s screening is Piglet’s Big Movie (rated G, run time 75 minutes). Watch as the gang from the Hundred Acre Woods searches for a missing Piglet! Registration begins September…

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RE@D!

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

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…

It’s What’s Inside That Counts: Understanding Nutrition Labels @ Dennis

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

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…

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Fall Toddler Storytime @ Dennis

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

Weekly Toddler Storytime runs through October 23. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities. Separate registration required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children 18 months-3 years old. Registration begins 2 weeks before each program date. Today’s theme: Apples Join us in the weeks to come for: Bats, Cats, Earth, Fall/Halloween

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Fall Preschool Storytime @ Dennis

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

Weekly preschool storytime runs through October 23. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old. Registration begins two weeks before each program date. Today’s theme: Apples Join us in the weeks to come for: Bats, Cats, Earth, Fall/Halloween

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Noche de registro de clases de ESL/ESL Class Registration Night @ Dennis

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

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…

Read to a Dog @ Dennis

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

Children ages 4-13 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 German Shepherd; or Richard, a loveable black Lab. Each participant gets 10 minutes of one-on-one reading time. These dogs are all great listeners and never interrupt…

Historic Places in Sussex County @ Dennis

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

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.

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Melted Crayon Suncatchers @ Dennis

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

The Dennis branch just got a donation of crayons and it’s time to put them to use! Come by on September 19th at 11am as Miss Alana reads one of Drew Daywalt’s ‘Crayons‘ books and then make a melted crayon suncatcher! Program Date and Time: Tuesday, September 19th 11:00am-11:45am

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Noche de registro de clases de ESL/ESL Class Registration Night @ Dorothy Henry

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

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…

STEM Origami Frog with LED Eyes @ Dennis

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

  Light-up origami designs have been around for a while — but this adorable jumping frog takes it to new levels. Press the frog down, and the LED eyes start to glow. Release the frog, and it leaps across the table. If you’re lucky, it may even do a little flip in the air! On…

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Bedtime Stories @ Dennis

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

Join Miss Alana for a fun bedtime activity and some stories. Enjoy calm music while coloring or crafting and then settle down on the floor for a few bedtime stories. Pajamas are optional, but Miss Alana will probably be wearing hers!  

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Fall Toddler Storytime @ Dennis

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

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 weeks of toddler storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities. Separate registration required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children 18 months-3 years old. Registration begins 2 weeks before each program date. Today’s theme: Bats Join us in the weeks…

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