Everyone knows the story of the three little pigs and the big, bad wolf. On June 14th at 5pm, come to the Dennis branch and see if you can build a house that the wolf can’t destroy! This is a STEM challenge for ages 7-12. Program Date and Time: June 14th Program Start & End…
Join us at the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge for a fun and educational storytime. Savannah from the Dorothy Henry Branch in collaboration with Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge volunteer, Donna Provost will lead a discussion about clouds and a story. Donna will take us on a nature walk around the pond while children observe…
Elementary aged friends are invited to join Miss Savannah for an outdoor STEM experiment! Be prepared to get messy, learn a few things and have lots of fun! Program Date and Time: Wednesday, July 5 3:00 Wednesday, July 13, 3:00 Program Start & End Time: 3:00-4:00 This is a summer reading program, children who are…
Join us for a fun and educational storytime about Nature. Donna Provost, a volunteer at the National Wildlife Refuge will share a story and talk about the animals and plants around us. We will take a walk outside talking about nature. We will collect leaves, twigs and other items off the ground. In the program…
Join us at the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge for a fun and educational storytime! Miss Kim from the Main Library, in collaboration with Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge volunteer Donna Provost, will lead a discussion about forest animals and read a story. Donna will then take us on a nature walk around the pond…
Meet Miss Alana at the Sussex County Sunflower Maze for fun in the flowers! Listen to a sunflower story and make a craft, and then enjoy some time wandering around the maze with your family. Please be sure to wear sunblock and bug spray. As it is a working farm, the ground is not level…
Have you ever noticed all the glass you encounter every day in the city? From mosaics in the subway to windows in skyscrapers, glass makes our city a more vibrant and exciting place. Join us for Open Studios: Fall in the City and discover the many ways glass shapes the world around us with an…
For this program in her season-long Animal Mystery Adventure Series, world-renowned veterinarian, star of National Geographic's “Animal Jams”, and youth educator, Dr. Gabby Wild, will present an animal adventure mystery series and STEM principle-based educational program that is all about APES!! Participating children will have the unique opportunity to metaphorically journey across the globe with…
Bring your building crew and get ready for skyscrapers – the ultimate challenge! Around the world, skyscrapers are being built taller than ever before. During this program, we will explore what makes these structures so strong and how their design enables them to reach such dizzying heights. Families will take inspiration and ideas from amazing…
Come and celebrate the 141st birthday of the Brooklyn Bridge! Together we will learn how this iconic suspension bridge transformed New York City. Families will then create their own suspension bridges to span one of NYC's rivers, canals, or busy streets. Family Programs are designed for children ages 5 – 13 years old, accompanied by…
A Simple Task: Structures & Mechanisms (Age Requirement: Children 7-9 yrs.) Uses the fundamentals of "6 simple machines" to create a “Rube Goldberg.” Goldberg was best known for his popular cartoons depicting complicated gadgets performing simple tasks in indirect, convoluted ways. Kids will love exploring the basics principles of engineering from design to drafting to…
BIOEYES 1 (Supported by UPENN): (Age Requirement: Children 7-9 yrs.) A hands-on science project that brings live zebrafish into the classroom. Students mate fish, then raise the resulting embryos until they hatch as clear, free-swimming larvae with beating hearts that can be seen under microscopes. This program offers exemplary science curriculum in cell biology, Mendelian…
BIOEYES 2 (Supported by UPENN): (Age Requirement: Children 7-9 yrs.) A hands-on science project that brings live zebrafish into the classroom. Students mate fish, then raise the resulting embryos until they hatch as clear, free-swimming larvae with beating hearts that can be seen under microscopes. This program offers exemplary science curriculum in cell biology, Mendelian…
