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 early literacy tips and things to try at home. This is a drop-in program.  No registration is required.

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 years old. Registration begins 2 weeks before each program date. Today’s theme: Apples Join us in the weeks to come for: Bats, Cats, Earth, Fall/Halloween

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 years old. Registration begins 2 weeks before each program date. Today’s theme: Apples Join us in the weeks to come for: Bats, Cats, Earth, Fall/Halloween

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 program date. Today’s theme: Apples Join us in the weeks to come for: Bats, Cats, Earth, Fall/Halloween

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 program date. Today’s theme: Apples Join us in the weeks to come for: Bats, Cats, Earth, Fall/Halloween

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 New Jersey lighthouses as presented by the New Jersey Lighthouse Society, an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization based in New Jersey with members from around the 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 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…

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 chapter together, then discuss the plot development and literary devices of the story. Participants will talk about things like narration, plot and character development. This…

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 we have available. Registration is limited to 6 children…

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 Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge volunteer Donna Provost, will lead a discussion about autumn and read a story. Ms. Donna will lead a nature walk…

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 p. m. y las 7:00 p. m. ⁂ 18 de septiembre – Biblioteca Dennis, 103 Main Street, Newton ⁂ 19 de septiembre – Biblioteca Dorothy…

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 Shepherd; or Richard, a loveable black Lab. Each participant gets 10 minutes of one-on-one reading time. These dogs are all great listeners and never interrupt…

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 be held in the upstairs community room, no elevator.

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 years old. Registration begins 2 weeks before each program date. Today’s theme: Apples Join us in the weeks to come for: Bats, Cats, Dragons, Earth, Fall/Halloween

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 two sessions. Please register for either 10am or 11am. Program Dates and Time:…

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 program date. Today’s theme: Apples Join us in the weeks to come for: Bats, Cats, Dragons, Earth, Fall/Halloween

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 Drew Daywalt’s ‘Crayons‘ books and then make a melted crayon suncatcher! Program Date and Time: Tuesday, September 19th 11:00am-11:45am

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 two sessions. Please register for either 10am or 11am. Program Dates and Time:…

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…

Homeschooled children ages 6-10 are invited to join Miss Savannah for an hour of fun and educational S.T.E.A.M. activities! Each week will feature a new topic, ranging from biology to technology and everything between and beyond! S.T.E.A.M. Club meets each Tuesday through October 31. Please register children only for each week you plan to attend.…

Join Miss Kim for a fun and relaxing time reading aloud together after school! From September to October, we will be reading the first book in Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, entitled “The Bad Beginning” (books provided). Full of dark humor, mystery, and adventure, “The Bad Beginning” is a perfect spooky read for…

Come to the Louise Childs Library to learn how to make your own scarf and be prepared for the chilly weather this fall! Miss Derenda will demonstrate different techniques such as crochet, knit and finger knitting so you can complete your own scarf! Materials will be provided. Come to either one or both sessions listed.…

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 p. m. y las 7:00 p. m. ⁂ 18 de septiembre – Biblioteca Dennis, 103 Main Street, Newton ⁂ 19 de septiembre – Biblioteca Dorothy…

The theme for this month’s Foodies event is festive, fabulous, finger sandwiches! Fun fillings, fantastic shapes – be creative and share your results with the group. Call or stop by the Franklin branch by September 18 to sign up and let us know what you’re bringing. On program day bring your sandwiches and recipe so…

Enjoy an evening of tea tasting with Heather of Bucha Booch, a local Kombucha and Loose Leaf Tea company. Learn to distinguish between various teas including: Green, Black, Oolong and Herbal. Learn the language of tea. Is your favorite brew Round? Full-bodied? Smooth? Floral? Earthy & Sweet? Finally, learn to brew the perfect cup every…

Join Miss Savannah for an evening storytime! Bring your best teddy and comfiest jammies if you like, or just come as you are! This relaxing storytime is for the whole family, no registration required. 🙂

video games design, vector illustration eps10 graphic Come to the Louise Childs Library on the following Tuesday nights for Video Game Night! Play with the library’s Switch or bring your own device and play with your friends! Program Dates:  Tuesday Nights: Sept. 19th Oct. 17th Nov. 21st Dec. 19th

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, no registration is required. Program Dates: Wednesdays, September through December Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 Wednesday, September 20th,…

Weekly Toddler Storytime runs through October 25. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities. Separate registration required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children 18 months-3 years old. Registration begins 2 weeks before each program date. Today’s theme: Apples Join us in the weeks to come for: Bats, Cats, Dragons, Earth, Fall/Halloween…

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! Wednesdays through December, check the calendar for exact dates. No registration required.

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…

Weekly preschool storytime runs through October 25. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old. Registration begins two weeks before each program date. Today’s theme: Apples Join us in the weeks to come for: Bats, Cats, Dragons, Earth, Fall/Halloween

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.

  Light-up origami designs have been around for a while — but this adorable jumping frog takes it to new levels. Press the frog down, and the LED eyes start to glow. Release the frog, and it leaps across the table. If you’re lucky, it may even do a little flip in the air! On…

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 to six children and their parents/caregivers. Register children-only beginning September 6.

Join Miss Alana for a fun bedtime activity and some stories. Enjoy calm music while coloring or crafting and then settle down on the floor for a few bedtime stories. Pajamas are optional, but Miss Alana will probably be wearing hers!  

Calling all teens! Join us for a Wellness Wednesday activity: mandala coloring. Discover the relaxing benefits of coloring as you settle into the new school year. Refreshments and all materials provided. Please register so we have enough supplies for all.

Weekly Toddler Storytime runs through October 26. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities. Separate registration required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children 18 months-3 years old. Registration begins 2 weeks before each program date. Today’s theme: Apples Join us in the weeks to come for: Bats, Cats, Dragons, Earth, Fall/Halloween

Children are invited to move to the music while enjoying 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! Recommended for ages 0-5. Register children only beginning September 7.

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!…

Weekly preschool storytime runs through October 26. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old. Registration begins two weeks before each program date. Today’s theme: Apples Join us in the weeks to come for: Bats, Cats, Dragons, Earth, Fall/Halloween

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.…

Join Miss Gezi and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish! The program will take place on the following Thursdays from 12:00-12:45pm. The program will be geared for 3-5 year olds although younger siblings are welcome to attend! ¡Únase a Miss Gezi…

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 to six children and their parents/caregivers. Register children-only beginning September 7.

Children ages 5 and up are invited to read aloud to Bronson, our visiting black lab therapy dog. Each child will have 10 minutes to read to Bronson, and maybe give him a pat or two. Be sure to arrive on time for your slot with a book in hand, or come a bit early…

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 p. m. y las 7:00 p. m. ⁂ 18 de septiembre – Biblioteca Dennis, 103 Main Street, Newton ⁂ 19 de septiembre – Biblioteca Dorothy…

Thought Bubbles meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss all things comic books, graphic novels, and manga! (And all other nerdy interests!) Join our Discord server to get updates on upcoming meetings, swap comic recommendations, see what’s new to our library shelves, and more! There’s never any required reading, pick what you…

What do YOU want to see at the library? Franklin Branch is looking for tweens and teens (ages 11-18) to participate in our Teen Advisory Board. Attend meetings to tell us what kinds of youth events you are interested in seeing at the library. Attending meetings count as volunteer hours! Program Date and Time: Third…

Weekly Toddler Storytime runs through October 27. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities. Separate registration required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children 18 months-3 years old. Registration begins 2 weeks before each program date. Today’s theme: Apples Join us in the weeks to come for: Bats, Cats, Dragons, Earth, Fall/Halloween…

Join Carolyn most Fridays at 10:00 a.m. 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. Space is limited to 20. Registration begins September 8.

Weekly preschool storytime runs through October 227. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old. Registration begins two weeks before each program date. Today’s theme: Apples Join us in the weeks to come for: Bats, Cats, Dragons, Earth, Fall/Halloween

This event was originally scheduled for August 22. If you registered for that date you need not sign up again. Ashley Purper, Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ, will be here to discuss hereditary and lifestyle risk factors for cancer. Join us in learning: * How and why cancer forms in cells * How cancer may…

Join Gabriella Dumbrique, Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ, to learn how to protect your skin from the sun year-round. The discussion will include the different types of skin cancers, risk factors, and treatment options. Recommended for adults and older teens. Registration begins September 8.

Due to popular demand, what started as a seasonal series is now a permanent class at Main Library! Join Kevin and learn to combine meditation, the ancient practice of reconnecting with your body by focusing on your breathing; with the slow, focused movements of QiGong. Combining these two disciplines has been shown alleviate symptoms of…

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…

Learn to sew in a fun way!  Students will learn the basics of sewing on a sewing machine while making a tote bag. Come to the Louise Childs Library on Sept. 223rd and Oct. 7th at 10am to learn how to sew on a sewing machine! Join Kathy Kresnosky, retired teacher and sewing instructor, to…

Come to the Dorothy Henry Library on select Saturdays for a fun time with our Nintendo Switch! Teens are welcome to try different Switch games and participate in unofficial mini-tournaments with 1 or 2 of their friends.  Bring your own controller or take turns sharing the libraries. Registration begins September 9. If you can’t make…

Adults are invited to learn drawing and painting techniques during this fall/winter series taught by local artist-instructor Regina Orr. Each class is a stand-alone where participants will practice a combination of drawing and painting skills toward creating your own, masterful designs. Regina will also lead the class in an exploration of various new mediums for…

Join us in exploring different tie-dye techniques and make your own tie-dye bandana! You will leave with a prepared bandana that you will take home to unfold when it dries. Recommended for ages 10-18. Registration begins September 9. Attendance is limited so please call the branch at 973 875-3940, option 2, if you cannot make…

Come to the library for a movie the whole family can enjoy! This month we will watch the Disney hit Encanto! Snacks will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you wish. Encanto is rated PG and has a run time of 99 minutes. Any allergy concerns, please email Miss Derenda at…

Calling all teens, explore the connections between music and poetry with Miss Savannah. All genres will be included. Teens are welcome (but not required) to bring their own favorite music and poetry to share. Registration for today’s program begins September 9.

Calling all teens and young adults, come share your love of anime, manga, games, Japanese culture and more with like-minded peers. Watch and discuss anime and cartoons, share your favorite manga, play games, participate in monthly art contests – in general just have fun. New members always welcome. No registration required.