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

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: January 2, 9,…

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: January 2, 9,…

On January 16th at 11am, bring the little ones to the Dennis branch to work on fine motor skills while creating a beautiful, one of a kind snowflake! The library is a great place to be on a cold winter day. The children can make a perfect snowflake without even getting their hands cold. All…

Come to the Louise Childs Library on January 16th for a fun, STEM program to make your own snowflake! All materials will be provided. Glue will be used so please dress accordingly. This program is geared for homeschooling families but all are welcome! Program Date: January 16th Program Start & End Time: 1-1:45pm

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…

Middle School can be demanding on kids. The Dorothy Henry Library invites kids ages 11-13 to stop by the community room after school on Mondays and/or Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45 to decompress and hang out. Kids can work on homework, read, watch videos, play a game, do a craft or just hang out in a space…

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, January through March January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th March 5th,…

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday evenings for a bedtime 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. Program Dates: 01/2, 1/9, 1/16,…

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: Wednesdays, January through March Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 Wednesday,…

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. Please note the group does not meet on the first Wednesday of the month!     Program Dates: Wednesdays…

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 January 1: Mittens/Winter Clothing Week of…

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 January 1: Mittens/Winter Clothing Week of January 8: Nighttime…

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.

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 January 1: Mittens/Winter Clothing Week of…

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 January 1: Mittens/Winter Clothing Week of January 8: Nighttime…

Join Miss Gezi, retired Spanish teacher, and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a English Spanish Bilingual Storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish, a great way to expose little ones to another language! The program will take place on the following Thursdays from 2:00-2:45pm. While the program is geared…

Miss Gezi, retired Spanish teacher, will be available at the Louise Childs Library for anyone who needs help with their Spanish homework! Bring your assignments or just stop by if you need some extra tutoring! Space is limited, registration is strongly encouraged. If you can no longer attend, please call the library at 973-770-1000. If…

Children ages 5 and up are invited to read aloud to Bronson, our visiting black lab therapy dog. Each child will have 10 minutes to read to Bronson, and maybe give him a pat or two. Be sure to arrive on time for your slot with a book in hand, or come a bit early…

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, January 19th, watch Lightning McQueen as he learns that winning isn’t the most important part of life. Cars has a runtime of 116 minutes and a G rating.…

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 January 1: Mittens/Winter Clothing Week of…

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 January 1: Mittens/Winter Clothing Week of January 8: Nighttime…

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

Learn to sew in a fun way! Students will learn the basics of sewing on a sewing machine while making a zippered pouch. Come to the Louise Childs Library on Jan. 20th at 10am to learn how to sew on a sewing machine! Join Kathy Kresnosky, retired teacher and sewing instructor, to learn the basics…

Join Miss Savannah on select Thursdays and Saturdays 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. Check the calendar for more dates. No registration required.  

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…