Build A House The Wolf Can’t Blow Down (A STEM program) @ Dennis

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

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…

Free

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.

Cheesemaking 101

Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY, United States

Say cheese!

Long Island FunFest

Suffolk County Community College 485 Wicks Road, Brentwood, NY, United States

Long Island's largest fair features live music and entertainment for the whole family, exciting midway rides and games, and plenty of tasty carnival eats. Admission includes tribute band performances and other concerts; Saturday night Fireworks by Grucci; the educational Eudora Farms Exotic Petting Zoo; Houdini-style Escape Explosion; World of Wonders Amazement Show starring sword swallowers,…

$5 – $36

Westbury Carnival at Samanea

Samanea Mall 1500 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY, United States

Enjoy midway fun for the whole family with rides and games for all ages and a variety of classic carnival cuisine. Admission and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" and taller) are $35 on site Monday - Thursday and $40 Friday - Sunday while supplies last, or online before 5 pm Thurs.,…

Free admission and parking. Ride cost varies.

Breastfeeding & Lactation Support @ Dorothy Henry

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

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Jacqulyn Potter, will be here to offer simple latching assistance, and answer all your breastfeeding questions. You can also get a weight check for baby, or a weighted feed (baby is weighed pre and post-feeding to determine how much breast milk they are getting). Pumping parents are welcome, too!…

Bugs! Storytime @ Louise Childs

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

Join Miss Derenda for a special storytime about bugs! We will read stories about bugs, sing songs, do a craft and have some time for play. Supplies are limited so please register to secure your spot.

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.…

Flower Power: Superstitions in Floriography @ Main Library

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

The seeds of superstition are tightly sown into flowers. Floriography was a Victorian practice where particular types of flowers meant different things. A woman rejecting a suitor might send him yellow roses; a man leaving for overseas might give his girlfriend forget-me-nots.  Join author and journalist Carlotta Holton for a discussion of the many superstitions,…

Free

Liberty Hall Museum Tour!

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

Come visit us!!

Sensory Playtime Thursday @ Franklin

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

Join us for a sensory-friendly program designed to offer children on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing issues or feel overwhelmed by noises or crowds opportunities to engage in social interaction while adults talk among themselves. Program Date and Time: April 20, 4pm May 18, 4pm June 15, 4pm

Free

Garden Tales Kids’ Gardening Class

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

Spend time in the Edible Garden with us this spring!. Each class will focus on a different storybook and will include planting, harvesting, journaling and learning all about the natural world! Registration required. Space is limited. Appropriate for children in grades K – 2. Sign up for one or more of these fun classes: March…

$15 – $20

Read to a Dog @ Franklin

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

Need an ear to listen to you? Children ages 5 and up are invited to read aloud to Bronson, our visiting Black Lab therapy dog! Each child will have 10 minutes to read to Bronson and maybe give him a pat or two. Be sure you arrive on time for your slot, with a book…

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.

Thought Bubbles: A Graphic Novel Book Club @ Dorothy Henry and on Discord

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

Thought Bubbles meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss all things comic books, graphic novels, and manga! (And all other nerdy interests!) Join our Discord server to get updates on upcoming meetings, swap comic recommendations, see what’s new to our library shelves, and more! There’s never any required reading, pick what you…

Free

Teen Advisory Board @ Franklin

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

Calling Teen Volunteers! Want to take an active part in helping your library and community? Join our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and let us know what you’d like to see at the library! Established teen volunteers will also earn one hour of volunteer credit for attending each month, plus you can volunteer to help run…

Free

Teen Volunteer Orientation @ Franklin

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

Teens: Are you interested in volunteering for Summer Reading this year? Join us for Teen Volunteer Orientations at the Franklin Branch! Whether you’ve already sent in an application or not, attend one of our Teen Volunteer Orientation sessions to get the details, the rules, and answers to any questions you may have. Two sessions are…

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

Sunset Stroll Garden Tour

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

Join us at sunset!Promenade our gardens and arboretum under the backdrop of a crimson sky and setting summer sun, and join us for a Sunset Stroll.Reservations Required.

Paranormal Investigations – The Sequel @ Main Library

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

Join author, podcaster and paranormal investigator, Eleanor Wagner,  as she continues her discussions on paranormal investigating and evidence unearthed. This program is for adults. Registration begins June 1.

Free