Week of Events
Ella Enchanted Show Tickets! @ Sussex-Wantage
Come to the Sussex-Wantage Library for a chance to win two tickets to The Growing Stage Theater’s production of Ella Enchanted, based on the Newberry Honor book by Gail Carson Levine. Stop by any time from 11/15-11/29 to pick up an Ella Enchanted word search, complete an entry form, and turn it into the front…
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt @ Louise Childs
Come to the Louise Childs Library from Nov. 20th -30th for a Thanksgiving themed scavenger hunt! Find a leaf scattered around the library, write something you are grateful for on it and we will add it to our tree of thanks. Program Date and Time: November 20th- November 30th
Holiday Scavenger Hunt @ Louise Childs
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 @ Franklin
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Franklin
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…
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Dennis
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Dennis
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…
Lapsit at Dorothy Henry
Lapsit at Dorothy Henry
This Storytime is developed specially for infants to 18 months old and their parents/caregivers. This is an interactive program between you and your baby. Enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplay, toys, and socialization with other young babies. Parents/caregivers will be introduced to early literacy tips and things to try at home. This is…
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Franklin
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Franklin
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…
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Dennis
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Dennis
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…
Dino-vember Fossils @ Main Library
Dino-vember Fossils @ Main Library
Celebrate the end of Dino-vember at the Main Library! Kids ages 6-12 are invited to join Miss Kim on Monday, November 27th from 4:00pm-4:30pm to dig for a real fossil. Recommended for children ages 6-12. Registration is required; supplies are limited.
Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage
Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage
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…
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage
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…
A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin (Session 1)
A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin (Session 1)
Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for a half hour of music, dancing, and songs; followed by playtime so the adults can chat. Due to popular demand, we are offering two sessions. Please register for either 10am or 11am. Program Dates: Nov 7,…
A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin (Session 2)
A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin (Session 2)
Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for a half hour of music, dancing, and songs; followed by playtime so the adults can chat. Due to popular demand, we are offering two sessions. Please register for either 10am or 11am. Program Dates: Nov 7,…
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage
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…
Homeschool STEAM Club @ Dorothy Henry
Homeschool STEAM Club @ Dorothy Henry
Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday afternoons for an hour of fun and educational STEAM activities! This program is specially designed for our homeschooled patrons looking to add some extra activities to their programs. Each week will be a new topic, ranging from chemistry to music to biology to technology and…
Sensory Friendly Play Time at Dorothy Henry
Sensory Friendly Play Time at Dorothy Henry
Join us for a sensory-friendly program designed to offer children who have sensory processing issues, are on the autism spectrum, or feel overwhelmed by noises or crowds opportunities to engage in social interaction while adults talk among themselves. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required but limited space. Program Dates: 9/26, 10/24, 11/28,…
Read to a Dog @ Louise Childs
Read to a Dog @ Louise Childs
Children ages 5-10 are invited to read aloud to certified therapy dogs. Each child gets a full, 10-minutes of one-to-one reading time. The dogs are wonderful listeners and never criticize. The children gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Each child signs up for a specific time slot – 4:00, 4:15,…
Be-TWEEN the Pages Book Club @ Main Library
Be-TWEEN the Pages Book Club @ Main Library
Attention all tweens! Join us at the Main Library for a fun and relaxing time reading aloud together after school. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! Registration is recommended, but not required. Program Dates: Tuesdays: November 14th, 21st, 28th, and December 5th, 12th, 19th Program Start & End Time: 4:00pm – 4:45pm
Bedtime Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
Bedtime Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday evenings for an evening storytime! Bring your best teddy and comfiest jammies, if you feel like it or just come as you are, and join us for a relaxing storytime for the whole family to wind down on Tuesday evenings. This is a drop-in program,…
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
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…
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
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…
Homework Help! @ Sussex-Wantage
Homework Help! @ Sussex-Wantage
Does your child struggle to complete homework assignments? Just need a little guidance? Want help with fulfilling reading log requirements? We are here to help! Students in grades 1-4 are invited to drop in for assistance on select Wednesday afternoons. Help will be available from 4:30-5:30, no registration required. Session dates: 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15,…
Dinovember at Dennis
Dinovember at Dennis
Celebrate Dinovember at the Dennis Branch! Every Wednesday evening through the month of November, there is a fun dinosaur related event. Want to make your own fossils? On November 29th at 5pm, kids ages 3 and up are invited to stamp playdough with dinosaur toys and see the imprints they leave!
Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage
Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage
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
Winter Book Folding @ Sussex-Wantage
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.
Tiny Tots Playtime @ Dorothy Henry
Tiny Tots Playtime @ Dorothy Henry
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
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Louise Childs
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…
Music and Movement! @ Sussex-Wantage
Music and Movement! @ Sussex-Wantage
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.…
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Louise Childs
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Louise Childs
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…
Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingue @ Louise Childs
Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingue @ Louise Childs
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…
Deck the Halls! @ Sussex-Wantage
Deck the Halls! @ Sussex-Wantage
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
Sensory-Friendly Storytime @ Louise Childs
Sensory-Friendly Storytime @ Louise Childs
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…
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Main Library
Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Main Library
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…
Sing A Song Tri-state @ Dennis
Sing A Song Tri-state @ Dennis
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!
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Main Library
Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Main Library
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…
Holiday Scavenger Hunt! @ Sussex-Wantage
Holiday Scavenger Hunt! @ Sussex-Wantage
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
Holiday Open House and Historic Trolley Tours & West Orange Mayor McCartney’s Musical Mingle Jingle Tree Lighting
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,…
Sensory-Friendly Storytime Saturdays @ Franklin
Sensory-Friendly Storytime Saturdays @ Franklin
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…
Tiny Tots Playtime @ Dorothy Henry
Tiny Tots Playtime @ Dorothy Henry
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
Holiday Model Train Display @ Sussex-Wantage
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
Lego Playtime @ Dorothy Henry
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…
LEGO Club @ Louise Childs
LEGO Club @ Louise Childs
Builders ages 5 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…
Sensory Play Doh Play @ Dennis
Sensory Play Doh Play @ Dennis
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…