Week of Events
Win Tickets to Arthur & Friends Make a Musical! @ The Growing Stage
Calling all Arthur fans! Come to any program at the Dorothy Henry branch between February 26th and March 9th and be entered into a drawing for two tickets to The Growing Stage Theater’s production of “Arthur and Friends Make a Musical!” which will be playing from March 8th to 24th. Winners will receive a certificate…
Mario Day Scavenger Hunt @ Dorothy Henry
MAR10 is Mario Day! Celebrate with us all week long by playing Super Mario Scavenger Hunt Bingo. Take a bingo card and search for Mario and his friends hiding around the library. Players who find enough characters to make bingo will get to pick a prize from our treasure chest! All ages welcome to play.…
Mario Scavenger Hunt @ Louise Childs
March 10th is Mario Day! Come to the Louise Childs Library between March 4th – March 9th to find Mario, Luigi and all your favorite characters hidden around the library! All participants will receive a prize!
Lapsit @ Dorothy Henry
Lapsit @ Dorothy Henry
This Storytime is developed specially for infants to 24 months old and their parents/caregivers. This is an interactive program between you and your baby. Enjoy 45 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…
Early Spring Toddler Storytime @ Dennis
Early Spring 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. Week of Feb 19 Socks (no program for Dennis…
Early Spring Toddler Storytime @ Franklin
Early Spring 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. Week of Feb 19 Socks (no program for Dennis…
Monday Morning Munchkin Matinee @ Louise Childs
Monday Morning Munchkin Matinee @ Louise Childs
On March 4th, come to the Louise Childs Library to celebrate Super Mario! Together we will watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which has a run time of 92 minutes and a PG rating. Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you wish!
Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Dennis
Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Dennis
This storytime is developed specially for children ages 3 – 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Registration is required for…
Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Franklin
Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Franklin
This storytime is developed specially for children ages 3 – 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Registration is required for…
Winter Homeschool Book Club @ Dorothy Henry
Winter Homeschool Book Club @ Dorothy Henry
Join Miss Savannah at 1:00 on Mondays for our Homeschool Book Club featuring Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters! This hour-long program will focus on language arts. The schedule will follow the three Rs: reviewing, reading and reflecting. This program is specifically designed for children at least 8 years old. Please do not register…
LEGO Club @ Dennis
LEGO Club @ Dennis
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…
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…
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. Harley and Hugo 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…
A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin (Session 1)
A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin (Session 1)
A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin: Music time for young children! 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…
Early Spring Toddler Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage
Early Spring 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. Week of Feb 19 Socks (no program for Dennis…
Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage
Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage
This storytime is developed specially for children ages 3 – 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Registration is required for…
A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin (Session 2)
A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin (Session 2)
A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin: Music time for young children! 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…
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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 Play @ Louise Childs
Sensory Play @ Louise Childs
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: January 9th February 6th March 5th
Read to a Dog @ Dennis
Read to a Dog @ Dennis
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…
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, January through March January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th March 5th,…
Bedtime Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
Bedtime Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
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. This is a drop-in program. …
Tiny Tots Playtime @ Main Library
Tiny Tots Playtime @ Main Library
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,…
Early Spring Toddler Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
Early Spring 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. Week of Feb 19 Socks (no program for Dennis…
Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
This storytime is developed specially for children ages 3 – 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Registration is required for…
STEM Month For All Ages @Dennis!
STEM Month For All Ages @Dennis!
Attention STEM enthusiasts! March is New Jersey STEM Month and the Dennis branch is celebrating with a host of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs for kids of all ages. March 6th at 2:00pm: Children ages 7-12 are invited to plan and build a maze for a bot using planks, connectors, bumper balls, pinwheels, and…
LEGO Club for Littles @ Dennis
LEGO Club for Littles @ Dennis
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…
Sensory-Friendly Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage
Sensory-Friendly Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage
The program has been designed for children ages 3-12 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 is…
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. Harley and Hugo 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…
Lego After Dark @ Sussex-Wantage
Lego After Dark @ Sussex-Wantage
Builders ages 12 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…
Early Spring Toddler Storytime @ Louise Childs
Early Spring 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. Week of Feb 19 Socks (no program for Dennis…
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.…
Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Louise Childs
Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Louise Childs
This storytime is developed specially for children ages 3 – 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Registration is required for…
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English-Spanish Bilingual Storytime @ Louise Childs
English-Spanish Bilingual Storytime @ Louise Childs
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…
Coffee with a Cop @ Franklin
Coffee with a Cop @ Franklin
Drop in to the Franklin branch for coffee, questions, and conversations with members of the Franklin Borough Police Department. All are welcome. No registration required.
Early Spring Toddler Storytime @ Main Library
Early Spring 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. Week of Feb 19 Socks (no program for Dennis…
Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Main Library
Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Main Library
This storytime is developed specially for children ages 3 – 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Registration is required for…
Friends of the Library Book Sale @ Sussex-Wantage
Friends of the Library Book Sale @ Sussex-Wantage
Follow the signs to the Friends of the Sussex-Wantage Library’s Book Sale! Gently used books and media for all ages and interests at incredible prices: *Children’s soft cover – 10¢ *Children’s hard cover – 25¢ *Adult soft cover – 50¢ *Adult hard cover – $1.00 *Pocket-sized paperbacks – 25¢ (5 for $1.00) *DVDs – $1.00…
Saturday Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
Saturday Storytime @ Dorothy Henry
Can’t make storytime during the week? No worries! Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select Saturdays for storytime! All ages are welcome as we sing songs and read books before ending with a playtime. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. Program Dates: 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, 5/18, 5/25 Program Start…
Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure! @ Sussex-Wantage
Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure! @ Sussex-Wantage
Come and discover the many benefits of yoga for children while having fun! Children will be presented with YouTube’s Cosmic Kids yoga to engage them in entertaining stories while practicing various yoga techniques. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel and water. Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call…
STEM Month For All Ages @Dennis!
STEM Month For All Ages @Dennis!
Attention STEM enthusiasts! March is New Jersey STEM Month and the Dennis branch is celebrating with a host of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs for kids of all ages. March 6th at 2:00pm: Children ages 7-12 are invited to plan and build a maze for a bot using planks, connectors, bumper balls, pinwheels, and…
Tiny Tots @ Dorothy Henry
Tiny Tots @ Dorothy Henry
At a new time on Thursdays and Saturdays! Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select days for 45 minutes 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. …
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STEM Saturdays @ Sussex-Wantage
STEM Saturdays @ Sussex-Wantage
Attention STEM enthusiasts! March is New Jersey STEM Month and the Sussex-Wantage branch is celebrating with STEM Saturdays! Check out these fun activities! March 9th at 2:00: Children ages 6-10 are invited to explore our collection of solar system books and make their own solar system mobile. March 23rd at 2:00: Before clocks, watches, and…