Monday Morning Munchkin Matinee @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Come to the Louise Childs Library on Monday, Dec. 4th at 10am for a movie and a snack! Watch The Grinch while enjoying a snack of juice and munchkins (feel free to bring your own snacks if you wish)! The movie has a PG rating and a run time of 90 minutes. Program Date: Monday,…

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Lil’ Lego Club @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

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. Program Dates: December 5th December 12th…

Craft-tastic Afternoons @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

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 Thursday, Nov. 16th Tuesday, Dec. 5th Thursday, Dec. 7th Program Start & End Time: 4:00pm –…

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Yoga for Tweens & Teens @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Come to the Louise Childs Library for an evening of yoga! This program is open for any teen/tweens interested in yoga–all levels of experience welcome! Enjoy the many benefits of yoga while following along with a video designed especially for this age group. Please bring a towel or mat and water. Adults do not need…

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LC Readers’ Book Discussion Group

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

The LC Readers meet the first Wednesday of selected months from 10:30-11:30am. Books discussed focus on thought-provoking, enjoyable, contemporary literature with the occasional discussion of classical and notable nonfiction as well. For December we’ll discuss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith, available in regular and large print, and on audio CD. Click on…

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Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

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…

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Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

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…

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Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingue @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

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…

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Craft-tastic Afternoons @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

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 Thursday, Nov. 16th Tuesday, Dec. 5th Thursday, Dec. 7th Program Start & End Time: 4:00pm –…

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Adult Sewing Craft @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Learn to use a sewing machine while making a giftable, fabric wine bag. Perfect for presenting a holiday treat or carrying your water bottle to yoga at the library! Sewing machine and all materials provided. No experience necessary. This program is for adults. Space is limited to 6 participants to allow for one-to-one assistance. If…

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Author Visit with Kate Baron and Emily Beach, Author and Illustrator of Archer, The Therapy Dog @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Come to the Louise Childs Library on Sat. January 13th, 2024 to meet Kate Baron and Emily Beach, the Author and Illustrator of Archer the Therapy Dog: A Read Together Book.  They will read their book and answer questions from the audience.  And, of course, Archer the therapy dog will be there too!

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Winter Scavenger Hunt @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Come to the Louise Childs Library from January 4th-18th to find winter themed items hidden around the children’s section! Participants will receive a prize!

Win Tickets to Carmela Full of Wishes @ The Growing Stage @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Win tickets to see The Growing Stage’s production of Carmela Full of Wishes, based on the book by Matt De La  Pena, running from February 2nd through the 18th! Each person between the ages of 2 and 18 who attends a program here at Louise Childs (Between January 16 – January 27th) can enter to…

Homeschool STEM Snowflakes @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Come to the Louise Childs Library on January 16th for a fun, STEM program to make your own snowflake! All materials will be provided. Glue will be used so please dress accordingly. This program is geared for homeschooling families but all are welcome! Program Date: January 16th Program Start & End Time: 1-1:45pm

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Lego After Dark @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Builders ages 13 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…

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Tiny Tots @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

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…

Winter Toddler Storytime @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

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 January 1: Mittens/Winter Clothing Week of…

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Winter Preschool Storytime @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

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 January 1: Mittens/Winter Clothing Week of January 8: Nighttime…

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English-Spanish Bilingual Storytime @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

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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Homework Help: Spanish @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Miss Gezi, retired Spanish teacher, will be available at the Louise Childs Library for anyone who needs help with their Spanish homework! Bring your assignments or just stop by if you need some extra tutoring! Space is limited, registration is strongly encouraged. If you can no longer attend, please call the library at 973-770-1000. If…

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