Stop by the E. Louise Childs Library during the month of February and guess the number of chocolate kisses. The winning guess wins the jar of kisses plus a bonus prize. Open to all our patrons 18 and over.
Louise Childs Branch
Events
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Come to the Louise Childs Library for a Lego Club geared towards little builders! The LEGOS and Duplos will be out for builders ages 0-6 to play and meet new friends. Great for families with little ones or those who homeschool! This is a drop-in event, registration not required. *Please do not bring your own…
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Come to the Louise Childs Library on February 27th for a fun night of playing board games or doing puzzles with friends or family! The library’s collection will be available or feel free to bring your own. This is a drop-in program. Program Date: Tuesday, February 27th Program Start & End Time: 6-7:30pm |
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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. Please note the group does not meet on the first Wednesday of the month! Program Dates: Wednesdays… |
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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…
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This storytime is developed specially for children ages 3 – 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. Registration is required for…
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Join Miss Gezi, retired Spanish teacher, and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a English Spanish Bilingual Storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish, a great way to expose little ones to another language! The program will take place on the following Thursdays from 2:00-2:45pm. While the program is geared…
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Do you play Mah Jongg? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited 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. If you’re an expert, come share what you know and help improve everyone’s level… |
3 events,Look here, look there, Dr. Seuss characters are everywhere! Come to the Louise Childs Library on Saturday, March 2nd to celebrate Dr. Suess’ birthday! A craft station will be set out in the children’s area for kids to make their own Dr. Suess’ themed projects! Adult supervision is required. While supplies last! This is a…
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Attention STEM enthusiasts! March is New Jersey STEM Month and the Dennis branch is celebrating with a host of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs for kids of all ages. March 2nd at 11am: Children ages 7-12 are invited to plan and build a maze for a bot using planks, connectors, bumper balls, pinwheels, and…
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Attention STEM enthusiasts! March is New Jersey STEM Month and the Dennis branch is celebrating with a host of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs for kids of all ages. March 2nd at 3pm: Kids ages 2-7 can learn about eclipses and create a chalk drawing of the Sun’s corona, as seen during a total…
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3 events,March 10th is Mario Day! Come to the Louise Childs Library between March 4th – March 9th to find Mario, Luigi and all your favorite characters hidden around the library! All participants will receive a prize!
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On March 4th, come to the Louise Childs Library to celebrate Super Mario! Together we will watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which has a run time of 92 minutes…
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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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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; registration is required. Program Dates: January 9th February 6th March 5th
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The LC Readers meet the first Wednesday of selected months from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Books discussed focus on thought-provoking, enjoyable, contemporary literature with the occasional discussion of classical and notable nonfiction as well. The group pick for March is Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson, available in regular and large print, and as a downloadable eBook…
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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. Week of Feb 19 Socks (no program for Dennis…
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This storytime is developed specially for children ages 3 – 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. Registration is required for…
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Join Miss Gezi, retired Spanish teacher, and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a English Spanish Bilingual Storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish, a great way to expose little ones to another language! The program will take place on the following Thursdays from 2:00-2:45pm. While the program is geared…
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Do you play Mah Jongg? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited 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. If you’re an expert, come share what you know and help improve everyone’s level… |
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Attention STEM enthusiasts! March is New Jersey STEM Month and the Dennis branch is celebrating with a host of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs for kids of all ages. March 12th at 1pm: Homeschool STEM! Children ages 3-6 will learn about the solar system and make a solar system craft to take home!
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Attention STEM enthusiasts! March is New Jersey STEM Month and the Dennis branch is celebrating with a host of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs for kids of all ages. March 12th at 6pm: Teens ages 13-17 can make a life cycle of a star bookmark using beads to represent the different stages of a… |
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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. Please note the group does not meet on the first Wednesday of the month! Program Dates: 3/13 3/20 3/27…
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Join the Friends of the E. Louise Childs Library for discussion about mental health. To start the group will define and give examples of what is generally considered optimal mental health. The facilitator will present mental health theories from the works of Abraham Maslow, Henry Stack Sullivan, and Carl Rogers. Next, the focus will be… |
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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. Week of Feb 19 Socks (no program for Dennis…
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This storytime is developed specially for children ages 3 – 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and…
Free
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Join Miss Gezi, retired Spanish teacher, and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a English Spanish Bilingual Storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish, a great way to expose little ones to another language! The program will take place on the following Thursdays from 2:00-2:45pm. While the program is geared…
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Join expert seamstress Kathy Kresnosky to learn the basics of operating a sewing machine while making this usable sunglass case. This program is for adults. Seating limited to 6 to allow for hands-on assistance for all participants. If you register and cannot attend, please call the library at 973 770-1000 to cancel and open up…
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Witness the painting of a watercolor landscape from beginning to end! Professional artist David Rush will follow a traditional format, using simplified shapes and a limited pallet. He will also utilize various textures to enhance the image, explaining the steps and his process as the painting progresses. Registration required.
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If you ever ask yourself any of the following questions. . . How can I take and send pictures using my phone? How can I install an app? How does my email work? How do I mute my phone? How can I use talk to text? How can I use Facebook on my phone/iPad? How…
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Come to the Louise Childs Library on Saturday, March 16th for a fun Maker’s Day craft! Children will have the choice between making their own STEAM kaleidoscope or car. First come first come, while supplies last. Program Date: Sat. March 16th Program Start & End Time: 11:00-11:45am
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Builders ages 5 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… |
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Come to the Louise Childs Library on the following Mondays at 10am for some playdough and puzzle playtime! This is a great opportunity to play, socialize and work on those fine motor skills! Perfect for homeschoolers! Adult supervision is required. Program Dates: Monday, March 18th Monday, April 15th Monday, May 20th Program Start & End…
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Come to the Louise Childs Library for a Lego Club geared towards little builders! The LEGOS and Duplos will be out for builders ages 0-6 to play and meet new friends. Great for families with little ones or those who homeschool! This is a drop-in event, registration not required. *Please do not bring your own…
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Come to the Louise Childs Library on March 19th at 5:30pm to watch Wonka! Popcorn will be provided but bring your own snacks if you wish! Wonka is rated PG…
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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. Please note the group does not meet on the first Wednesday of the month! Program Dates: 3/13 3/20 3/27… |
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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. Week of Feb 19 Socks (no program for Dennis…
Free
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This storytime is developed specially for children ages 3 – 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. Registration is required for…
Free
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Join Miss Gezi, retired Spanish teacher, and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a English Spanish Bilingual Storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish, a great way to expose little ones to another language! The program will take place on the following Thursdays from 2:00-2:45pm. While the program is geared…
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Do you play Mah Jongg? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited 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. If you’re an expert, come share what you know and help improve everyone’s level… |
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Attention STEM enthusiasts! March is New Jersey STEM Month and the Dennis branch is celebrating with a host of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs for kids of all ages.…
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Come to the Louise Childs Library on Tuesday, March 26th at 6pm to paint your own mandala suncatcher! All materials will be provided. Supplies are limited, registration is encouraged. Please note, paint will be used with this craft.
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