Fall Toddler Storytime @ Louise Childs

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

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

Free

Fall Preschool Storytime @ Louise Childs

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

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

Free

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…

Free

Learn to Sew @ Louise Childs

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

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…

Free

Family Movies @ Louise Childs

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

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…

Free

Messy Play @ Louise Childs

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

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.

Free

Read to a Dog @ Louise Childs

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

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,…

Open Art Night @ Louise Childs

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

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.

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

Fall Toddler Storytime @ Louise Childs

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

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

Free

Fall Preschool Storytime @ Louise Childs

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

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

Free

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…

Free

Sensory-Friendly Storytime @ Louise Childs

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

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…

Free

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 October we’ll discuss Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano. available in regular and large print, and on audio CD. Click on the title to…

Free

Fall Toddler Storytime @ Louise Childs

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

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

Fall Preschool Storytime @ Louise Childs

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

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

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…

Free

CANCELLED – Messy Play @ Louise Childs

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

Building closed today for parking lot paving, but please join us later this week for tiny tots and storytimes. 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 October…

Free

How to Research the History of Your House @ Louise Childs

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

Have you ever wondered how old your house is? Who lived in it before you? How much has changed since it was originally built? Then this is the perfect program for you. Join Local History Librarian, Tara Schaberg, to learn about library resources and community records that can help you piece together the story of…

Free

Read to a Dog @ Louise Childs

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

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,…