Winter Toddler Storytime @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

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…

Free

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton

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,…

LC Readers Book Discussion Group

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope

The LC Readers meet the first Wednesday of selected months from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Books discussed focus on thought-provoking, enjoyable, contemporary literature with the occasional discussion of classical and notable nonfiction as well. For February we’ll discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, available in regular and large print, on audio CD and as…

Free

Winter Preschool Storytime @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

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…

Free

Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton

The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new…

Sussex County Library Needlers @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton

The Needlers are open to anyone with a love of handiwork—knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and counted cross stitchers are all welcome! Share patterns, learn new stitches and make new friends. New members always welcome. No registration required.

LEGO Club for Littles @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton

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…

Free

Sew A Heart Bookmark @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton

On February 7th, spend some time at the Dennis branch and sew a heart shaped bookmark just in time for Valentine’s Day! All materials are provided, registration is required. Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call the library if you cannot make it. Our phone number is 973-383-4810. If registration is filled,…

Free

Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, 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…

Tocks Island: Dammed If You Do @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage

The homegrown movement that defeated the Delaware river dam In the early 1960’s more than 7,000 families in New Jersey and Pennsylvania were forced to sell their homes or businesses to make way for a dam and reservoir that were never built. Award winning journalist David Pearce* tells the stories of the families displaced by…