Grand Central Terminal: The Secrets and History @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

On February 2, 1913, Grand Central Terminal officially opened to the public. It’s one of the largest and most prestigious railroad stations in the world, with over 67 million travelers…

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Local Author Mary Burns @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Please join us for a reading by Sussex County’s own Mary Burns*. Ms. Burns will read from  her book Saving Eric, winner of the 2023 International Firebird Award. The book…

September Scavenger Hunt @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Come into the Louise Childs Library for a fun, apple themed scavenger hunt! From September 18th through September 25th see how many apples you can find hidden around the library…

Lapsit @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Join us for an interactive program for babies ages 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers. Enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplay, toys, and socialization. Parents/caregivers will be introduced to…

Fall Toddler Storytime @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

Weekly Toddler Storytime runs through October 23. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities. Separate registration required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children 18 months-3…

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Fall Toddler Storytime @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

Weekly Toddler Storytime runs through October 23. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities. Separate registration required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children 18 months-3…

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Fall Preschool Storytime @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

Weekly preschool storytime runs through October 23. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old. Registration begins two weeks before each…

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Fall Preschool Storytime @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

Weekly preschool storytime runs through October 23. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old. Registration begins two weeks before each…

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Lighthouses of New Jersey @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

How many lighthouse keepers in New Jersey were women? How does the weather affect lighthouse structures? What were they used for? Learn all about the history, structure, and characteristics of…

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Fall Homeschool Book Club @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Join Ms. Savannah on Mondays for the fall session of our Homeschool Book Club featuring Lloyd Alexander’s Time Cat! Each week we will revisit what we learned the week before, read a…

Monday Fun Days – Game On! @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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…

Sensory-Friendly Storytime @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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…

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STEM Storytime at the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge

Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge, 136 Owens Station Road, Sussex, NJ, 07461, United States

Children ages 3-12 are invited to the  Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge Owens Station Crossing for a fun and educational storytime. Ms. Alana from the Dennis Branch, in collaboration with…

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Noche de registro de clases de ESL/ESL Class Registration Night @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

Clases gratuitas de inglés como segundo idioma. Asista a cualquiera de las sesiones informativas que se enumeran a continuación para obtener más información. Visítenos en cualquier momento entre las 5:00…

Read to a Dog @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

Children ages 4-13 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 German…

Historic Places in Sussex County @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

Sussex County Historian, William Truran, presents a look at historic places in Sussex County including our very own Dennis Branch Library. Registration begins September 1. Please note this program will…

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Fall Toddler Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Weekly Toddler Storytime runs through October 24. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities. Separate registration required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children 18 months-3…

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A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

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…

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Fall Preschool Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Weekly preschool storytime runs through October 24. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old. Registration begins two weeks before each…

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Melted Crayon Suncatchers @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

The Dennis branch just got a donation of crayons and it’s time to put them to use! Come by on September 19th at 11am as Miss Alana reads one of…

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