Lunch with the Librarian

Macculloch Hall Historical Museum 45 Macculloch Ave, Morristown, NJ, United States

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.

Active Origami @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

Learn how to fly (paper)! Visit the Dennis branch on Wednesday, July 5th at 2pm to learn how to make origami flying discs, paper airplanes, and other things that move. All material will be provided. Registration not necessary.  Recommended for children ages 7-12. Each child who is registered for the summer reading program that attends…

Outdoor STEM @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

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…

Free

Read to a Dog @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

  Granger in his favorite holiday sweater and surrounded by his favorite books Children ages 4-13 are invited to read aloud to our wonderful therapy dogs. Depending on the day, you’ll either find Kalvin, a wonderful German Shepherd; Granger, the most gentle Shepherd; or Richard, a loveable black Lab. Each participant gets 10 minutes of…

Recipes and Rituals for Community Care

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United States

Our remedies are in our kitchens.

Teen Activity Nights @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

Attention teens! Wednesday nights don’t have to be boring. Come to the Dennis branch on the following Wednesday nights at 6pm to make and take some fun things.  Each teen that attends this program who is registered for the summer reading program will receive a raffle ticket for chance to win one of the summer…

Free

Family Movie Night: Home Alone

1 E Main St 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ, United States

Home Alone, 1990 (PG) July 5th, 2023 8:30pm Located at the Hall of RecordsIt is Christmas time and the McCallister family is preparing for a vacation in Paris, France. But the youngest in the family, Kevin (Macaulay Culkin), got into a scuffle with his older brother Buzz (Devin Ratray) and was sent to his room,…

All Together Summer Time Storytime for Toddlers @ Louise Childs

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

It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading,…

Free

Zumba in Essex County Branch Brook Park

Prudential Concert Grove Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, NJ, United States

Perfect For Everybody and every body! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on.

Liberty Hall Museum Tour!

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

Come visit us!!

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select days this summer for an hour of play and fun! 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. Program Date and Time: Thursdays @…

Free

All Together Summer Time Storytime for Preschoolers @ Louise Childs

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

This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Each week we…

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.…

Art in the Garden

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United States

Cultivate creativity, curiosity, & settle into the restorative power of artmaking in the greenhouse and garden.

Open Mic Night @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

It’s open mic night at the Franklin branch! Join us for an evening of sharing our words with each other. Poetry and music welcome! Each presenter will be limited to five minutes. This program is for adults and teens. Please sign up by Monday, July 3.

Free
Event Series Tai Chi

Tai Chi

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…

FREE

Pajama Storytime @ Franklin

Join us around the “campfire” at Franklin Branch for a bedtime story and some campfire songs! Come in your most comfy pajamas with your favorite cuddly toy, or come as you are. (For safety reasons, no actual fire will be on the premises.) Weather permitting, we will be outside on the lawn. Please bring beach…

La Caribena Orquestra

Riverbank Park Market Street and VanBuren Street, Newark, NJ, United States

The Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage throughout our historic Parks System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze, and dance to the sounds of summer.   2023 Summer Music Brochure

Free

Thursday’s Rock! Featuring Eddie Testa Band

1 E Main St 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ, United States

Thursdays Rock! Summer Concert Series Featuring Eddie Testa Band July 6th 7:30 – 9:30 Located at the Hall of RecordsSublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, sponsored by CentraState Healthcare System, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold…