Come to the Louise Childs Library on Monday, Dec. 4th at 10am for a movie and a snack! Watch The Grinch while enjoying a snack of juice and munchkins (feel free to bring your own snacks if you wish)! The movie has a PG rating and a run time of 90 minutes. Program Date: Monday,…

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…

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…

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…

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! This is a drop-in program, registration is not required. Program Dates: 11/20/23 12/4/23 12/18/23 Program Start & End Time: 10:00-10:45

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…

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…

Calling all homeschoolers! Join us for an afternoon of Lego fun. Create your own masterpiece or complete a Lego challenge. This event is for all skill levels. LEGOs are provided so please don’t bring your own unless you are donating them to the library collection. Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call…

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…

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 have an opportunity to talk among themselves. Space is limited; registration is required. Monday afternoons: October 30, November 20, December 4, 4:00pm-4:30pm

Join Miss Kim on Monday, December 4th at 4:00pm and/or Saturday, December 9th at 3:00pm for Kids Holiday Movie Matinees at the Main Library! Get comfy and snuggle down for a movie. Monday, December 4th at 4:00pm: Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (2017, Rated G, 22 minutes) Christmas is celebrated in Arendelle when Anna and Elsa open…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Come to the Louise Childs Library for a Lego Club geared towards little builders! The LEGOS and Duplos will be out for builders ages 0-6 to play and meet new friends. Great for families with little ones or those who homeschool! This is a drop-in event, registration not required. Program Dates: December 5th December 12th…

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…

Come to the Louise Childs Library on the following dates for some fun crafts! Each day will be a different seasonal craft! Registration is required as supplies are limited. All materials will be provided. Program Dates: Tuesday, Nov. 14th Thursday, Nov. 16th Tuesday, Dec. 5th Thursday, Dec. 7th Program Start & End Time: 4:00pm –…

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

Stop by the Main Library on Tuesday, December 5th at 6:00pm for a holiday movie night geared toward tweens and teens, as we watch Unaccompanied Minors! Unaccompanied Minors (2006, Rated PG, 90 minutes) When a Christmas Eve blizzard shuts down the airport, five stranded youths take the opportunity to run wild and have some fun.…

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,…

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…

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…

Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

Come to the Louise Childs Library on the following dates for some fun crafts! Each day will be a different seasonal craft! Registration is required as supplies are limited. All materials will be provided. Program Dates: Tuesday, Nov. 14th Thursday, Nov. 16th Tuesday, Dec. 5th Thursday, Dec. 7th Program Start & End Time: 4:00pm –…

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…

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…

Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

Join Miss Kim on Monday, December 4th at 4:00pm and/or Saturday, December 9th at 3:00pm for Kids Holiday Movie Matinees at the Main Library! Get comfy and snuggle down for a movie. Monday, December 4th at 4:00pm: Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (2017, Rated G, 22 minutes) Christmas is celebrated in Arendelle when Anna and Elsa open…