Music and Movement! @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Join us for a fun morning of music! Children will enjoy a variety of activities with instruments, finger plays, and silly songs! These activities develop motor skills, listening skills, and language skills while having fun interaction with others! Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call the library if you cannot make it.…

Free

Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, 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 Sussex-Wantage 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.…

Sensory-Friendly Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, 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

Book Sale @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Follow the signs to the Friends of the Sussex-Wantage Library’s Book Sale! Gently used books and media for all ages and interests at incredible prices: *Children’s soft cover – 10¢ *Children’s hard cover – 25¢ *Adult soft cover – 50¢ *Adult hard cover – $1.00 *Pocket-sized paperbacks – 25¢ (5 for $1.00) *DVDs – $1.00…

POSTPONED: Cover-to-Cover Book Club @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Today’s book club meeting is postponed due to library closure. Please check back for a new date. The Cover-to-Cover Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, in person, at the Sussex-Wantage branch. The title for January is Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang. Click on the title to reserve a copy for pickup. Come…

Play-Doh and Puzzles @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Playing with Play-Doh and puzzles is a great way for children to improve their fine motor skills while having fun! Join us for a session where children can create, spark their imaginations, and use problem solving skills! Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call the library if you cannot make it. Our…

Free

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party @ Main Library for all Branches

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

This program is designed for children ages birth to 5 who are registered in our 1000 Book Before Kindergarten Reading Program.  Children who have completed the 1000 books will receive their certificates, others who are working towards that goal will enjoy our special guest, Brian Richards who will provide a preschool magic show.  This party…

Free

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

For little ones ages 1-5 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. Program Dates: 2/5/24, 2/26/24 Program Start & End Time: 10:00-10:45

Lunch & Lit Book Club @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Pack your thoughts and your lunch and join our daytime Fiction book club. We’ll meet the first Monday of most months to discuss the current selection. The title for February is Hello Stranger by Katherine Center, available in regular and large print, on audio CD, and as a downloadable eBook and eAudio. Click on the…

Free

Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Children ages 5-10 are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to wonderful, certified therapy dogs. Each child will have 10-15 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Harley and Hugo are great listeners, and never interrupt. Children who read aloud gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Register for a…

Winter Toddler Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, 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…

Free

Winter Preschool Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, 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…

Free

Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Children ages 5-10 are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to wonderful, certified therapy dogs. Each child will have 10-15 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Harley and Hugo are great listeners, and never interrupt. Children who read aloud gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Register for a…

Tocks Island: Dammed If You Do @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

The homegrown movement that defeated the Delaware river dam In the early 1960’s more than 7,000 families in New Jersey and Pennsylvania were forced to sell their homes or businesses to make way for a dam and reservoir that were never built. Award winning journalist David Pearce* tells the stories of the families displaced by…

Music and Movement @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Join us for a fun morning of music! Children will enjoy a variety of activities with instruments, finger plays, and silly songs! These activities develop motor skills, listening skills, and language skills while having fun interaction with others! Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call the library if you cannot make it.…

Free

CLOSED – All SCLS locations are closed today

Our buildings may be closed, but you can still place holds, download eBooks and eAudio, instantly access movies, music and TV, visit our digital newsstand, and more. Go to eLibrary under the Access Your Library tab to get started.

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

For little ones ages 1-5 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. Program Dates: 2/5/24, 2/26/24 Program Start & End Time: 10:00-10:45

Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Children ages 5-10 are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to wonderful, certified therapy dogs. Each child will have 10-15 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Harley and Hugo are great listeners, and never interrupt. Children who read aloud gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Register for a…

Origami Workshop @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Challenge yourself with different Origami projects and learn as you go. Instruction and supplies provided. All ages welcome. No registration required. Instruction provided by Origami enthusiast Carlo D’Ambrosi.

Early Spring Toddler Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, 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. Week of Feb 19 Socks (no program for Dennis…

Free