Program Description: It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that…

This Storytime is developed specially for infants to 18 months old and their parent/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 storytime…

Program Description: It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that…

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 Date and Time: Mondays @ 10 AM – 10:45. This is a drop-in program, registration is not required.     Program Date and Time: June 5, 2023…

This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 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. Each week we…

This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 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. Each week we…

Kids between the ages of 5-9 are invited to join Miss Kim at the Main Library on Mondays for the Kindness Club Story Series! Each week, we’ll read a short book with themes of friendship, kindness, and inclusion before a craft and play time. Craft supplies are limited. Registration required. This is a summer reading…

Join Miss Savannah at 11:00 on Mondays for part two of our Homeschool Book Club featuring Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! This hour-long program will focus on language arts. The schedule will follow the three Rs: reviewing, reading and reflecting. Participants will learn elements of literary theory like plot development and narration. The program…

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 every Monday the library is open, and new players are always welcome. This is a drop-in game time…

Learn how to make your own ice cream! Join Miss Alana at the Dennis branch on Monday, June 26th at 1pm to learn how the delicious treat can be made at home without any special appliances. Milk products will be used so please be wary of any allergies.  This is a summer reading program.  Any…

Come to the Dorothy Henry Library for a fun day of teen tie-dying! We’ll have bandanas for participants to dye themselves. Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy in. Program Date and Time: Monday, June 26 Program Start & End Time: 1:00-2:00 This is a summer reading program.  All teens…

Get your creative juices flowing this summer! Every Monday during Summer Reading, come to Franklin Branch to make an art project. Supplies are limited, so registration online is recommended to reserve your place. June 26: Design a Basketball Toy July 3: Braid a Friendship Bracelet July 10: Paint a Fairy Door July 17: Mold a…

All Together Now! Attention all 3rd and 4th Graders, join us at the Main Library on Monday afternoons for a fun and relaxing time reading together. At our first meeting on June 26th, we’ll select a friendship-themed chapter book to read together throughout summer reading. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! Registration is…

Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for an half hour of music, dancing, and songs, followed by playtime so the adults can chat. This program is for children 0-5. Due to popular demand, you can now register for either a 10am or 11am…

Program Description: It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that…

This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 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. Each week we…

Alicyn Link, RPSGT, Lead Technologist for Atlantic Health Sleep Centers, talks about a few of the most common sleep disorders and provides tips for better sleep. Registration begins June 5. Special thanks to the Friends of the E. Louise Childs Library for sponsoring this event.

Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for an half hour of music, dancing, and songs, followed by playtime so the adults can chat. This program is for children 0-5. Due to popular demand, you can now register for either a 10am or 11am…

Mah Jongg is complex, compelling and fun! Do you know how to play? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited to the Community Room at Main Library to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always…

Join Miss Savannah for Dots Day! We’ll use special dot markers and various crafting supplies to work on our fine motor skills while we trace the outlines of fun shapes and letters. Plan to get a little messy during this fun hour of art and learning! Program Date and Time: Tuesday June 27 1:00PM Monday…

Come into the Louise Childs Library on the following Tuesdays (except Tuesday July 4th) to make a fun craft! Supplies will be provided but please bring a smock if you wish to wear one. Supplies are limited so please be sure to register each child who will be participating! Thank you! Each child who is…

It’s game time at Dorothy Henry Library! Join Miss Savannah for two hours of fun Switch game play. Tweens Only on Tuesday, June 27 2:30-4:30 Teens Only on Saturday, July 15 2:00-4:00 Program Date and Time: Tweens Only on Tuesday, June 27 2:30-4:30 Teens Only on Saturday, July 15 2:00-4:00   These are summer reading…

Calling all tweens (ages 9-12)! Stop into the Main Library on Tuesdays at 3:30pm to hang-out, craft, and have fun together (all supplies provided)! June 27th: Art Afternoon July 11th: Friendship Bracelets July 18th: Game Day July 25th: End of Summer Reading Hang-Out Registration is recommended, but not required (supplies may be limited). This is…

Children ages 5-10 are invited to read aloud to certified therapy dogs. Each child gets a full, 10-minutes of one-to-one reading time. The dogs are wonderful listeners and never criticize. The children gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Each child signs up for a specific time slot – 4:00, 4:15,…

Stitching Tales knitting and crochet club welcomes practitioners of all ages and abilities, including those looking to learn. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month. No registration required. New participants always welcome.

Calling all teens (ages 13-17)! Stop into the Main Library on Tuesdays at 5:00pm to hang-out, craft, and have fun together (all supplies provided)! June 27th: Art Night (tie-dye bandanas) July 11th: Friendship Bracelets July 18th: Game Night July 25th: End of Summer Reading Hang-Out Registration is recommended, but not required (supplies may be limited).…

Enjoy an evening tea tasting on ice (a.k.a. iced tea) with Heather of Bucha Booch, a local kombucha and loose leaf tea company. Try 5 different iced teas, and learn about the benefits of each. How do you make the perfect iced tea? Traditional boil method? Cold brew? Sun tea? All will be discussed and…

Teens! Come into the Louise Childs Library on the following Tuesday nights at 6pm for DIY crafts and video game nights! Program Date and Time: Tuesday, June 27th – Tie dye bandanas Tuesday July 11th – Video game night Tuesday July 25th – Sip and Juice – Paint while enjoying yummy snacks Program Start &…

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday evenings for an evening story time! Bring your best teddy and comfiest jammies, if you feel like it or just come as you are, and join us for a relaxing story time for the whole family to wind down on Tuesday evenings. Note the later…

Program Description: It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that…

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. Program Date and Time: Wednesdays in June through August Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 Wednesday, June 14th, 2023…

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 Date and Time: Wednesdays at 10am 6/14 6/21 6/28 7/12 7/19 7/26 Registration is not required.  This is a drop-in program.

The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 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 friends. Please note…

Join Miss Gezi and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a bilingual storytime in Spanish and English! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish! The program will take place on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Wednesday program will be geared towards 0-3 year olds and the Thursday programs will be…

This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 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. Each week we…

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.

Attention teens! Wednesday nights don’t have to be boring. Come to the Dennis branch on the following Wednesday nights at 6pm to make and take some fun things.  Each teen that attends this program who is registered for the summer reading program will receive a raffle ticket for chance to win one of the summer reading…

The Cover-to-Cover Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, in person, at the Sussex-Wantage branch. The title for June is A Painted House by John Grisham. Click on the title to reserve a copy for pickup. Come be part of the discussion. No registration required. For more information email Pat Daly at [email protected]

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Jacqulyn Potter, will be here to offer simple latching assistance, and answer all your breastfeeding questions. You can also get a weight check for baby, or a weighted feed (baby is weighed pre and post-feeding to determine how much breast milk they are getting). Pumping parents are welcome, too!…

Program Description: It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that…

This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 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. Each week we…

Become Aware and Defend Yourself F.A.S.T. (Fight. Adapt. Survive. Tell.) Women ages 18 and up are invited to learn or expand self-defense skills through a free, hands-on training course presented by Iron Temple Training Center. You’ll build confidence while developing awareness and skills, increasing odds of survival in a self-defense encounter. Topics covered include: ▪Areas…

Join Miss Gezi and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a bilingual storytime in Spanish and English! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish! The program will take place on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Wednesday program will be geared towards 0-3 year olds and the Thursday programs will be…

Mah Jongg is complex, compelling and fun! Do you know how to play? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited to the Community Room at Sussex-Wantage to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always welcome.…

Have you ever wondered how old your house is? Who lived in it before you? How much has changed since it was originally built? Then this is the perfect program for you. Join Local History Librarian, Tara Schaberg, to learn about library resources and community records that can help you piece together the story of…

Let’s get colorful this summer! Join us on June 29 to tie dye a bandana with your own design. All supplies will be provided, but wear clothes you’re okay with getting a little dirty, just in case!  This is a summer reading program.  All kids who are registered for the summer reading program will receive…

501st Legion at DH Calling all Star Wars fans, join us for a meet & greet photo op with some of your favorite Star Wars characters. Come in costume if you like, but please do not bring weapons! The 501st Legion is a charitable organization promoting the magic of Star Wars. Members will be available…

Daunted by Dragons? Befuddled by Beholders? Intimidated by improv? If you want to start your quest as a Dungeon Master, Ms. Cara invites you to Franklin Branch for a crash course in what you need to know to run Dungeons & Dragons 5e. (Or any other tabletop roleplaying game.)  This is a summer reading program. …

Join beekeeper Tom Makoujy for a buzzworthy hour filled with the little known but fascinating aspects of the lives of honey bees. Learn what makes these creatures so unique and important to our world. Registration begins June 15. Summer reading participants will also earn an extra raffle entry for attending. Tom Makoujy is a member…

Join Carolyn for a gentle yoga practice accessible to everybody, formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety and create a deeper connection to yourself. Ages 16+ welcome. Please bring your own mat/blanket. Yoga blocks are also recommended. Registration begins June 16.

Program Description: It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that…

This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 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. Each week we…

Stop by on Fridays for an afternoon of board game fun. We’ve got: ❖ Apples to Apples ❖ Life ❖ Dungeons & Dragons ❖ Connect 4 ❖ Exploding Kittens ❖ Werewolf ❖ Uno ❖ Candyland ❖ and More! All ages welcome. No registration required. Bring a friend, make a friend, play old favorites or learn…

If you are currently enrolled in Medicare, or turning 65 within the next two years, this program is for you. Learn about: * how and when to enroll * annual changes * available insurance options Presented by Megan Brady of Senior Insurance Associates. Register below beginning June 17  and virtual meeting details will be emailed…

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select days this summer 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. Program Date and Time: Thursdays @…

Come into the Louise Childs Library on Saturday July 1st at 10am to make your own sugar scrub! All materials will be provided, however supplies are limited so please be sure to register each child who will be participating.  This is part of our summer reading program.  Any child registered in our summer reading program…

The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 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 friends. Please note…

Delve into dungeons deep and caverns old with your trusted gang of friends! This Dungeons & Dragons group is a continuation of our current party of Saturday adventurers and is currently closed to new members. If you are interested in Dungeons & Dragons at the library, reach out to Ms. Cara at [email protected]. For our regular…

Join local children’s author Dr. Sandra Gonsalves-Domond as she reads her second children’s book, Stella, the Stealthy, Stellar Squirrel in Spartanasha. Afterwards enjoy a “squirrely” kind of craft and the opportunity for questions and answers. Dr. Gonsalves-Domond has lived in Sussex County for over 35 years. She is a full-time academician, educator, and children’s book…

Relax and enjoy learning watercolor painting techniques in this summer series taught by local artist-instructor Regina Orr. Learn about color mixing and brushwork, and ignite your creativity and authentic artistic voice. All levels of artist are welcome. All supplies provided. Class size is limited to allow for more personalized instruction. If you register and then…

On Saturday, July 1st at 2pm, enjoy playing games on the Nintendo Switch as well as an assortment of board games we have here at the Dennis Branch. You can also bring your own board games to play. Feel free to bring friends! You may be taking turns on the Switch, depending on the number…