Drawing & Painting with Regina Orr @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Adults are invited to learn drawing and painting techniques during this fall/winter series taught by local artist-instructor Regina Orr. Each class is a stand-alone where participants will practice a combination of drawing and painting skills toward creating your own, masterful designs. Regina will also lead the class in an exploration of various new mediums for…

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Recycling Revealed! @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Let’s clear up the myths around recycling and arm you with the right information to recycle properly! Sussex County Recycling Coordinator, Dawn Latincsics, will lead you through the fundamental rules of recycling and provide a peak behind the curtain of the recycling industry! Can you recycle bubble wrap? Plastic toys? Clothes hangers? Pizza boxes? Bring…

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Monday Fun Days – Game On! @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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…

Dino-vember Fossils @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Celebrate the end of Dino-vember at the Main Library! Kids ages 6-12 are invited to join Miss Kim on Monday, November 27th from 4:00pm-4:30pm to dig for a real fossil. Recommended for children ages 6-12. Registration is required; supplies are limited.    

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Meditation & QiGong: Intermediate Class @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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…

Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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…

Be-TWEEN the Pages Book Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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

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Tiny Tots Playtime @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, 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, no registration is required. Program Dates: Wednesdays, September through December Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 Wednesday, September 20th,…

Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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…

Sussex County Library Needlers @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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.

DIY Ornaments @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Join Michelle and make up to three, festive glass ornaments to decorate your home or give as gifts! This craft is for adults. All materials supplied. Registration begins November 16.

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Flatbrookville: The Village that Disappeared @ Main Library & via Zoom

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Flatbrookville, a once thriving village with a population of 150 in 1860, now has only one residence. Join Sharon Spangenberg of the Walpack Historical Society for a presentation about Flatbrookville over the years as she shares photos and newspaper clippings documenting what happened to this village that disappeared. Registration begins November 16. Please indicate whether…

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Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, 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 @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, 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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Meditation & QiGong with Kevin Kuo @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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…

Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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…

Self-Defense for Women and Girls @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Become Aware and Defend Yourself F.A.S.T. (Fight. Adapt. Survive. Tell.) Build confidence while learning or expanding self-defense skills. Areas of awareness: · Prey vs Predator Behavior · Preparation, Equipment, and Tools · Joint Manipulations · Stance and Strikes · Quick Releases and Escapes · Defense against 3 Angles of Attack · Defense against Holds ·…

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The Onigiri Animanga club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Onigiri Animanga club aims to create a safe place for teens and young adults to watch and discuss their favorite anime, read manga, and share in many other interests! We meet on the first Saturday of every month* at the Main Library at 3:30 – 4:30pm. These dates are: December 2, 2023 January 6,…

Monday Fun Days – Game On! @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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 Holiday Movie Matinees @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Join Miss Kim on Monday, December 4th at 4:00pm and/or Saturday, December 9th at 3:00pm for Kids Holiday Movie Matinees at the Main Library! Get comfy and snuggle down for a movie. Monday, December 4th at 4:00pm: Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (2017, Rated G, 22 minutes) Christmas is celebrated in Arendelle when Anna and Elsa open…

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