This Storytime is developed specially for infants to 18 months old and their parents/caregivers. This is an interactive program between you and your baby. Enjoy 30 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…

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. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November…

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. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November…

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of preschool 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 3 -5 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November 13th: Harvest/Thanksgiving…

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of preschool 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 3 -5 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November 13th: Harvest/Thanksgiving…

Join Miss Savannah at 1:00 on Mondays for the winter session of our Homeschool Book Club featuring the second book of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Sea of Monsters! This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. Each week we will revisit what we did the week before, read a chapter together, then…

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…

Kids ages 5-11 are invited to join Miss Kim at the Main Library for drop-in seasonal crafts on select Monday afternoons from 3:30pm-4:30pm in the community room! Themes: October 2nd – Fall October 23rd – Halloween November 13th – Fall December 11th – Winter No registration required, but supplies are limited. Crafts will be available…

Middle School can be demanding on tweens. The Dorothy Henry Library invites kids ages 11-13 to stop by the community room after school on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45 to decompress and hang out. Tweens can work on homework, read, watch videos, play games, do a craft or just hang out in a space that’s…

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. Therapy dogs are great listeners, and never interrupt. Children who read aloud gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Register for a specific…

Join Kevin Quo of White Deer Meditation for a Meditation & QiGong class for students at the Intermediate Level. Class will meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Attendees should bring water and a yoga mat, and dress in comfortable clothes. No registration required. Please check the calendar for cancellations. Click here to…

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. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November…

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: Nov 7,…

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of preschool 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 3 -5 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November 13th: Harvest/Thanksgiving…

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of preschool 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 3 -5 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November 13th: Harvest/Thanksgiving…

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: Nov 7,…

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 at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday afternoons for an hour of fun and educational STEAM activities! This program is specially designed for our homeschooled patrons looking to add some extra activities to their programs. Each week will be a new topic, ranging from chemistry to music to biology to technology and…

Join us for a sensory-friendly program designed to offer children who have sensory processing issues, are on the autism spectrum, or feel overwhelmed by noises or crowds opportunities to engage in social interaction while adults talk among themselves. Program Dates: 10/17, 11/14, 12/12 Program Start & End Time: 3:00-3:45

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…

Middle School can be demanding on tweens. The Dorothy Henry Library invites kids ages 11-13 to stop by the community room after school on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45 to decompress and hang out. Tweens can work on homework, read, watch videos, play games, do a craft or just hang out in a space that’s…

Attention all tweens! Join us at the Main Library for a fun and relaxing time reading aloud together after school. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! Registration is recommended, but not required. Program Dates: Tuesdays: November 14th, 21st, 28th, and December 5th, 12th, 19th Program Start & End Time: 4:00pm – 4:45pm

Come to the Louise Childs Library on the following dates for some fun crafts! Each day will be a different seasonal craft! Registration is required as supplies are limited. All materials will be provided. Program Dates: Tuesday, Nov. 14th Tuesday, Nov. 21st Tuesday, Dec. 5th Thursday, Dec. 7th Program Start & End Time: 4:00pm –…

The theme for this month’s Foodies event is Thanksgiving sides! That’s everything but the turkey – mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, your families favorite casserole made with every flavor of Spam (yes, it  comes in Pumpkin Spice!)  – be creative and share your results with the group. Call or stop by the Franklin branch…

Stitching Tales knitting and crochet club welcomes practitioners of all ages and abilities, including those looking to learn. This group meets Tuesday evenings. Check the calendar for specific dates. No registration required. New participants always welcome.

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

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,…

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. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November…

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.

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of preschool 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 3 -5 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November 13th: Harvest/Thanksgiving…

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! Program Date: November 15.  Presenter: Lauren Dexter from Sing A Song Tri-State. Program Start & End Time: 11:00am-11:45am.

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…

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.

Does your child struggle to complete homework assignments? Just need a little guidance? Want help with fulfilling reading log requirements? We are here to help! Students in grades 1-4 are invited to drop in for assistance on select Wednesday afternoons. Help will be available from 4:30-5:30, no registration required. Session dates: 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15,…

Celebrate Dinovember at the Dennis Branch! Every Wednesday evening through the month of November, there is a fun dinosaur related event. Calling all teens! Make some unusual dinosaur jewelry on November 15th at 5pm.

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. Therapy dogs are great listeners, and never interrupt. Children who read aloud gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Register for a specific…

Feeling crafty? Join us for a fun evening of making friendship bracelets. Choose from one of our patterns or bring your own! Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call the library if you cannot make it. Our phone number is 973-875-3940. If registration is filled, you may call the library to be…

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. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November…

Join us for a fun morning of music! Children will enjoy 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! Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call the library if you cannot make it.…

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of preschool 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 3 -5 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November 13th: Harvest/Thanksgiving…

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…

Enjoy an afternoon of tea tasting, with Heather of Bucha Booch, a local Kombucha and Loose Leaf Tea company. During this program, participants will explore this time-honored tradition of how to brew the perfect cup, and taste the difference between various teas such as: Black, Green, Rooibos, and Herbal with special seasonal flavors. You’ll also…

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…

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…

Come to the Dennis Branch Library for a kid’s movie and a snack of juice and Munchkins (or bring your own snacks if you wish)! On Friday, September 15th at 10am, watch as the gang from the Hundred Acre Woods searches for a missing Piglet! Piglet’s Big Movie has a G rating and a run…

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 preferred to keep you…

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. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November…

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of preschool 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 3 -5 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November 13th: Harvest/Thanksgiving…

If you’re enrolled in Medicare this seminar is for you. Medicare changes annually, which means the premiums, benefits, and coverage options also change. Join Janeen and Megan Brady of Senior Insurance Associates to learn what’s changing for 2024. Registration begins November 1. The SCLS provides meeting space only and in no way supports or endorses…

Join us for a screening of Funny Girl starring Barbra Streisand, Omar Sharif, Kay Medford, Walter Pidgeon and Anne Francis. Barbra Streisand won an Oscar portraying legendary stage comedian Fanny Brice as she breaks into show business, rises to stardom with the Ziegfeld Follies and finds heartache in her marriage. Popcorn provided but please bring…

Readers Engage @ Dennis (RE@D!) book club meets in-person the third Friday of each month to discuss our current group pick. The title for November is Defending Jacob by William Landay, available in regular and large print, as a downloadable eBook, and also made into a well-regarded miniseries. Click on the title to request a…

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…

Due to popular demand, American Girl Doll Club is back! This is a fun way to make new friends, learn about historical dolls, and participate in crafts. Join us for our first session–we will be making a tasty treat and doing a weaving craft. Dolls are always welcome to join us, but are not required.…

Learn to sew in a fun way! Students will learn the basics of sewing on a sewing machine while making a zippered pouch. Come to the Louise Childs Library on Nov. 18th at 10am to learn how to sew on a sewing machine! Join Kathy Kresnosky, retired teacher and sewing instructor, to learn the basics…

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select days 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 Dates: Thursdays 10/26, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 Saturdays…

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…

Come to the Dennis branch on November 18th at 11am and get into the autumn sort of mood! Children ages 4-10 are invited to make an autumn leaf weaving placemat just in time for Thanksgiving. Program Date: 11/18 Program Start & End Time: 11:00-11:30

Join Miss Savannah on Saturday afternoons for some creative Lego play time! Our smaller friends will have big blocks to play with while our older friends will have traditional Legos available to explore and build with. Bring your imagination!  This is a drop-in program.  Registration is not required. Program Dates: 10/7, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16…

Attention all foodie families! Come by the Dennis branch on November 18th at 12pm to create your own mini cookbook/scrapbook. Using pre-loved cookbooks, pick out some recipes and decorate the pages of your very own cookbook. All supplies will be provided. Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call the library if you…

The Dungeon Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons Club Do you want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Join the Dungeon Initiative! Our Saturday afternoon club is intended for youth ages 11-18, with any level of roleplaying experience. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot in our adventure!…

Opalotype, courtesy Vanessa, Armadillo Tintype Since the introduction of photographic portrait studios in 1840, photographs have been among the most treasured of family records.  While most are long-lasting when stored optimally in archives, in the home environment, they are all too often prone to fading and discoloration. In this slide lecture, Gary Saretzky* will provide…

The First People of New Jersey arrived thousands of years before the Colonial Era. These Stone Age migrants first arrived after the last glacial ice age began to recede and, over time, became the Lenape people. Walter Choroszewski shares their story revealed from artifacts discovered at NJ archeological sites, as well as the written record…

Join us in celebrating Mickey Mouse’s birthday! We will be presenting Fantasia 2000 in honor of his special day! Please bring a comfortable towel or blanket to sit on and your favorite beverage; snacks will be provided. This movie is rated G and has a run time of 75 minutes. This movie is open to…

Mickey Mouse is 95 today! Join us in celebrating Mickey’s birthday with a screening of Fantasia 2000. An extrapolation of Disney’s 1940 blend of classical music and animation includes “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” from the original and seven new segments accompanied by James Levine and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Hosts for the separate pieces include Steve…

Put a marmalade sandwich under your hat and come to the Louise Childs Library on Saturday, November 18th to watch Paddington with the whole family! Popcorn and snacks will be provided (marmalade sandwiches, of course) but feel free to bring your own if you wish. Bring your favorite teddy bear too! Paddington is rated PG…

Join Miss Savannah on select Wednesday/Saturday afternoons to explore the world of fiber arts! Crafters can bring their ongoing projects or start new ones. A new project every week! Ages 10+. Dates: 11/4: Holiday ornament: Participants will make a felt holiday ornament 11/18: Holiday gift pt. 1: Participants will chose between an embroidered gift, a…