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Guess How Many Chocolate Kisses @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope

Stop by the E. Louise Childs Library during the month of February and guess the number of chocolate kisses. The winning guess wins the jar of kisses plus a bonus…

Win Tickets to Arthur & Friends Make a Musical! @ The Growing Stage

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

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…

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage

For little ones ages 1-5 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: 2/5/24, 2/26/24 Program Start & End Time: 10:00-10:45

Early Spring Toddler Storytime @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton

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…

Free

Early Spring Toddler Storytime @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, 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…

Free

Lapsit @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

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…

Sing A Song Tri-State @ Dorothy Henry Library

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

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! For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and their parents/guardians. Program Date: Monday 2/26 Program Start & End Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM

Free

Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton

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…

Free

Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, 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…

Free

Winter Homeschool Book Club @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

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…

Monday Fun Day – Game On! @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton

Enjoy a mental challenge and play nicely with your peers! Join our core group of gamesters to play cards and chat. Board games also available. Just bring your competitive nature and sense of fun! The group meets most Mondays at 1:00, and new players are always welcome. This is a drop-in game time for adults,…

Middle School Cafe @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

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…

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…

Origami Workshop @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage

Challenge yourself with different Origami projects and learn as you go. Instruction and supplies provided. All ages welcome. No registration required. Instruction provided by Origami enthusiast Carlo D’Ambrosi.

Historical Fiction Book Club @ Main Library and via Zoom

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton

The Historical Fiction Book Club will meet in person at Main Library and via Zoom the 4th Monday of most months at 6:00 p.m. The title for February is The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott, available in regular and large print, and as a downloadable audio book. Click on the title to reserve a copy in…

Free

Read to a Dog @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton

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…