World War 2 Posters: Rallying the Home Front

Fort Hancock 28 Kearney Road, Highlands, NJ, United States

Learn about American propaganda during world war 2! This is a form of art that many gloss over for more traditional styles.World War II propaganda posters were a tool used to rally support and encourage families at home to spread positive patriotic messages within their communities. Learn about propaganda as an art form, its reoccurring…

Dracula

Elmwood Playhouse 10 Park Street, Nyack, NY, United States

Elmwood Playhouse presents Dracula – Sept. 8 – Oct. 27, 2023. Experience the terrifyingly seductive power of evil in this supernatural tale of the infamous Count Dracula. The quintessential stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s iconic novel, this Dracula is chilling, suspenseful, and satisfyingly scary.  Written by Hamilton Dean & John L. Balderston. Directed by Michael…

Lapsit @ Dorothy Henry

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

Join us for an interactive program for babies ages 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers. Enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplay, toys, and socialization. Parents/caregivers will be introduced to early literacy tips and things to try at home. This is a drop-in program.  No registration is required.

Fall Toddler Storytime @ Dennis

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

Weekly Toddler Storytime runs through October 23. 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, Earth, Fall/Halloween

Free

Fall Toddler Storytime @ Franklin

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

Weekly Toddler Storytime runs through October 23. 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, Earth, Fall/Halloween

Free

PLAY AND STORY TIME AT THE PARK HOUSE

Rockefeller Park House, River Terrace & Murray Street, New York, NY, 10280

Calling all toddlers! Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development, and playing together is a great way to build a community of young children and caregivers. Plus: stick around for story time! Adults participate throughout the program. 

Fall Preschool Storytime @ Dennis

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

Weekly preschool storytime runs through October 23. 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, Earth, Fall/Halloween

Free

Fall Preschool Storytime @ Franklin

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

Weekly preschool storytime runs through October 23. 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, Earth, Fall/Halloween

Free

Lighthouses of New Jersey @ Dorothy Henry

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

How many lighthouse keepers in New Jersey were women? How does the weather affect lighthouse structures? What were they used for? Learn all about the history, structure, and characteristics of New Jersey lighthouses as presented by the New Jersey Lighthouse Society, an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization based in New Jersey with members from around the United States.…

Free

Fall Homeschool Book Club @ Dorothy Henry

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

Join Ms. Savannah on Mondays for the fall session of our Homeschool Book Club featuring Lloyd Alexander’s Time Cat! Each week we will revisit what we learned the week before, read a chapter together, then discuss the plot development and literary devices of the story. Participants will talk about things like narration, plot and character development. This…

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…

CLIMATE WEEK: MEET THE BEEKEEPER

Rockefeller Park, Chambers St. & River Terrace, New York, NY, 10282, United States

Join a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn more about the importance of urban beekeeping and it’s benefits to sustainability efforts in BPC and throughout the city.

Sensory-Friendly Storytime @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, 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

STEM Storytime at the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge

Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge, 136 Owens Station Road, Sussex, NJ, 07461, United States

Children ages 3-12 are invited to the  Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge Owens Station Crossing for a fun and educational storytime. Ms. Alana from the Dennis Branch, in collaboration with Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge volunteer Donna Provost, will lead a discussion about autumn and read a story. Ms. Donna will lead a nature walk…

Free

Noche de registro de clases de ESL/ESL Class Registration Night @ Dennis

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

Clases gratuitas de inglés como segundo idioma. Asista a cualquiera de las sesiones informativas que se enumeran a continuación para obtener más información. Visítenos en cualquier momento entre las 5:00 p. m. y las 7:00 p. m. ⁂ 18 de septiembre – Biblioteca Dennis, 103 Main Street, Newton ⁂ 19 de septiembre – Biblioteca Dorothy…

Soul Line Dancing at Essex County Branch Brook Park

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

Soul Line Dancing - a fun, physical, and social activity with J-Boogie from Step 4 Step Soul Line Dancers.

Read to a Dog @ Dennis

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

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 German Shepherd; or Richard, a loveable black Lab. Each participant gets 10 minutes of one-on-one reading time. These dogs are all great listeners and never interrupt…

Historic Places in Sussex County @ Dennis

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

Sussex County Historian, William Truran, presents a look at historic places in Sussex County including our very own Dennis Branch Library. Registration begins September 1. Please note this program will be held in the upstairs community room, no elevator.

Free