Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage

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

Children ages 5-10 are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to wonderful, certified therapy dogs. Each child will have 10-15 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Therapy dogs are great listeners, and never interrupt. Children who read aloud gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Register for a specific…

Winter Book Folding @ Sussex-Wantage

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

Paper craft lovers of all ages are invited to join Connie to learn a book folding snowflake craft. All supplies provided. Registration begins November 15.

Free

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select days for an hour of play and fun! For little ones ages 0 — 3 and any caregivers and family members. Toys will be out for tots to play with while adults get a chance to chat. Program Dates: Thursdays 10/26, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 Saturdays…

Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, 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

Music and Movement! @ Sussex-Wantage

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

Join us for a fun morning of music! Children will enjoy a variety of activities with instruments, finger plays, and silly songs! These activities develop motor skills, listening skills, and language skills while having fun interaction with others! Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call the library if you cannot make it.…

Free

Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, 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

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingue @ Louise Childs

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

Join Miss Gezi and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish! The program will take place on the following Thursdays from 12:00-12:45pm. The program will be geared for 3-5 year olds although younger siblings are welcome to attend! ¡Únase a Miss Gezi…

Free

Deck the Halls! @ Sussex-Wantage

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

Help us decorate for the holidays! Join us in making festive paper decorations that we will hang in the community room for all to see! Program Date: 11/30/23 Program Start & End Time: 3:45-4:45

Free

Sensory-Friendly Storytime @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, 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

Holiday Scavenger Hunt @ Louise Childs

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

Come into the Louise Childs Library from Dec. 1st – Dec 15th for a holiday scavenger hunt! Search around the children’s area for holiday themed items and receive a prize!

Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, 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

Sing A Song Tri-state @ Dennis

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

Come enjoy 45 minutes of uninterrupted time with your little one while we sing, wiggle, dance, play, and learn!  You’ll have so much fun you won’t realize how much learning is taking place!

Free

Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, 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

Holiday Scavenger Hunt! @ Sussex-Wantage

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

Join us at the Sussex-Wantage branch to participate in a holiday themed scavenger hunt. Pick up a score card at the front desk and then go searching! All participants will receive a prize. Game will be available anytime between the hours of  9:00am-3:00pm on December 2, 2023.

Holiday Open House and Historic Trolley Tours & West Orange Mayor McCartney’s Musical Mingle Jingle Tree Lighting

Washington Elementary School, 289 Main Street 289 Main Street, West Orange, United States

Downtown West Orange's annual Holiday Open House takes place on Saturday, December 2 at the Washington Elementary School, 289 Main Street. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. during Breakfast with Santa (and other fun characters) and continues throughout the day with Historic Downtown Trolley Tours personally guided by Mayor McCartney and Township officials, crafts and entertainment,…

Free

Sensory-Friendly Storytime Saturdays @ Franklin

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

Saturday Morning Storytime with a Sensory-Friendly Focus! 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…

Free

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select days for an hour of play and fun! For little ones ages 0 — 3 and any caregivers and family members. Toys will be out for tots to play with while adults get a chance to chat. Program Dates: Thursdays 10/26, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 Saturdays…

Holiday Model Train Display @ Sussex-Wantage

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

The Sussex County Railroad Club is back with their festive and fun holiday model train display. Drop in anytime. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Lego Playtime @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Join Miss Savannah on Saturday afternoons for some creative Lego play time! Our smaller friends will have big blocks to play with while our older friends will have traditional Legos available to explore and build with. Bring your imagination!  This is a drop-in program.  Registration is not required. Program Dates: 10/7, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16…

Sensory Play Doh Play @ Dennis

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

On December 2nd at 2:00, kids ages 2 and up are invited to get their hands into some Play Doh and squish, build, and play to their heart’s content. Age range is 2 and up, but for the younger ones, please make sure they play with the dough and not eat it. Parental supervision is…

Free