Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 weeks of toddler storytime. 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: Bats Join us in the weeks…

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.

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. No registration required.

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 weeks of toddler storytime. 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: Bats Join us in the weeks…

Children from birth to age 5 are invited for an hour of sensory play! Children and caregivers will have a chance to explore different sensory play activities. Please dress for mess! (Adults too!) Registration begins September 11.

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: Bats Join us in the weeks to come for: 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: Bats Join us in the weeks to come for: Cats, Earth, Fall/Halloween

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…

Builders ages 7 and up are invited to let their imaginations run wild as they work alone, or with other builders, to build with the library’s extensive LEGO collection. All materials must stay at the library, so bring a camera to capture your creations. LEGOs are provided so please don’t bring your own unless you…

Children ages 3-12 are invited to the  Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge Owens Station Crossing for a fun and educational storytime. Ms. Meg from the Sussex-Wantage Branch, in collaboration with Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge volunteer Donna Provost, will lead a discussion about animal tracks and read a story. Ms. Donna will lead a nature…

Challenge yourself with different Origami projects and learn as you go. Instruction and supplies provided. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Children ages 3-10 are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to Hugo, a wonderful, certified therapy dog. Each child will have 10-15 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Hugo is a great listener, and never interrupts. Children who read aloud gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Register for…

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: Bats Join us in the weeks to come for: 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: Bats Join us in the weeks to come for: Cats, Dragons, Earth, Fall/Halloween

Join us for a screening of Nights in Rodanthe, based on the book by Nicholas Sparks. Light snacks and drinks provided, but feel free to bring your own lunch. Registration begins September 12. Nights in Rodanthe is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 97 minutes.

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 STEAM activities! Each week will feature a new topic, ranging from biology to technology and everything between and beyond! STEAM Club meets each Tuesday through October 31. Please register children only for each week you plan to attend.…

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,…

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…

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.

Join Maryta Weber to learn the basics of a plant-based diet in a fun, new way. Maryta will talk about the health benefits and how easy it is to get started. This program is for adults. Registration begins September 12.

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. 🙂

Come into the Louise Childs Library on Tuesday, September 26th at 6:30pm for Open Art Night! Art supplies will be out or feel free to bring whatever you might be working on from home.  This is a drop-in program.  No registration is required.

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.

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: Bats Join us in the weeks to come for: 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.  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,…

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: Bats Join us in the weeks to come for: 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.

Join Miss Savannah to explore the world of fiber arts!  Craft options include weaving, sewing, needle felting, wet felting, embroidery and cross stitch. Bring your ongoing project or start a new one. For ages 10 and up. Registration begins September 13.

Sometimes younger kids want the chance to become LEGO Master Builders too! Children ages 4 to 8 with a passion for building with normal sized (not Duplo) LEGOs are invited to join Miss Alana to make all sorts of creations. Children will be encouraged to let their imaginations run wild as they work alone, or…

Children ages 3-10 are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to Harley, a wonderful, certified therapy dog. Each child will have 10-15 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Harley is a great listener, and never interrupts. Children who read aloud gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Register for…

This game-based presentation presents the health risks of vaping, and the latest ploys marketers are using to get you to ignore them, in an engaging, interactive format. All attendees will receive a wristband and the top 3 places will receive additional prizes. Presented by Tania Bansemer from the Center for Prevention & Counseling. Registration begins…

The Cover-to-Cover Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, in person, at the Sussex-Wantage branch. The title for September is Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak. 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]

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. No registration required.

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 14.

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: Bats Join us in the weeks to come for: Cats, Dragons, Earth, Fall/Halloween

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: Bats Join us in the weeks to come for: 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…

LEGO enthusiasts ages 6 and up are invited to come and build with the library’s extensive LEGO collection. Expand your creativity and imagination while working with others or building on your own. LEGOs are provided so please don’t bring your own unless you are donating them to the library collection.

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…

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: Bats Join us in the weeks to come for: Cats, Dragons, Earth, Fall/Halloween  

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: Bats Join us in the weeks to come for: Cats, Dragons, Earth, Fall/Halloween

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…

This class was originally scheduled for August 19. If you were already registered you are still on the list! If you cannot attend this new date please call the library at the number below to open up a spot to the waitlist. Join local artist, Regina Orr, for a relaxing and rewarding experience, as she…

Join Miss Kim on Saturday, September 30th and Saturday, October 28th at 3:00pm for Spooky Saturday Kids Movie Matinees at the Main Library! Get comfy and snuggle down for a movie. Saturday, September 30th: The Addams Family (2019, Rated PG, 86 minutes) Dark hilarity ensues after the Addams family—and their macabre traditions—relocate to suburbia, 21st…