Community Trailblazing Project

Parking Lot M North Bragg Road, Middletown Township, NJ, United States

Help us reopen Sandy Hook's Bird Loop Trail!Engage in a community service project at Sandy Hook’s Bird Loop Trail by helping to remove vegetation (vines/bushes with thorns, spines and prickles) and debris from a fragile maritime upland forest. Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and the only national holiday designated as a National Day of…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…

$32

Winter Scavenger Hunt @ Louise Childs

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

Come to the Louise Childs Library from January 4th-18th to find winter themed items hidden around the children’s section! Participants will receive a prize!

Win Tickets to Carmela Full of Wishes @ The Growing Stage @ Louise Childs

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

Win tickets to see The Growing Stage’s production of Carmela Full of Wishes, based on the book by Matt De La  Pena, running from February 2nd through the 18th! Each person between the ages of 2 and 18 who attends a program here at Louise Childs (Between January 16 – January 27th) can enter to…

Special Program for Home Schooled Students

Bayard Cutting Arboretum 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, NY, United States

Special Program for Home-Schooled Students – 9:30 AM Tuesdays starting June 13, 2023 | 9:30 AM Elementary Education (6-12 years old)   Interested in history and what life was like for children 6 through 12 years of age during the early 1900s? How about understanding what an Arboretum is and learning about the beautiful trees…

A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin (Session 1)

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

Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for a half hour of music, dancing, and songs; followed by playtime so the adults can chat. Due to popular demand, we are offering two sessions. Please register for either 10am or 11am. Program Dates: January 2, 9,…

Free

Sensory Storytime @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, 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 available to use by us. Space is limited; registration…

Free

Health Education with the Office of Public Health Nursing @ Dorothy Henry

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

Join the Sussex County Office of Public Health Nursing each month for a short, informative presentation about health issues that can impact you and those you love. There will be handouts to take home and free giveaways for all attendees. January 16 – National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month February 13 – Heart Health Month March…

Event Series Kids Art Classes at the Museum

Kids Art Classes at the Museum

Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ, United States

Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some…

Gardening Tuesdays!

Enhance your gardening skills and plant knowledge by working side by side with the gardeners at Lasdon Park. Tasks include planting, watering, weeding, pruning, staking, deadheading, potting up, and more! Registration required. register now

Soil Stories

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

A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.

Toddler and Preschool Snowflake Craft @ Dennis

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

On January 16th at 11am, bring the little ones to the Dennis branch to work on fine motor skills while creating a beautiful, one of a kind snowflake! The library is a great place to be on a cold winter day. The children can make a perfect snowflake without even getting their hands cold. All…

Free

A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin (Session 2)

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

Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for a half hour of music, dancing, and songs; followed by playtime so the adults can chat. Due to popular demand, we are offering two sessions. Please register for either 10am or 11am. Program Dates: January 2, 9,…

Free

Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating

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

Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.

Event Series Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage

Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

What could you make if you only could use purple materials?  You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only in shades of purple in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Come and join this fun challenge!

Homeschool STEM Snowflakes @ Louise Childs

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

Come to the Louise Childs Library on January 16th for a fun, STEM program to make your own snowflake! All materials will be provided. Glue will be used so please dress accordingly. This program is geared for homeschooling families but all are welcome! Program Date: January 16th Program Start & End Time: 1-1:45pm

Free

Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm

Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…

Homeschool STEAM Club @ Dorothy Henry

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

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday afternoons for an hour of fun and educational STEAM activities! This program is specially designed for our homeschooled patrons looking to add some extra activities to their programs. Each week will be a new topic, ranging from chemistry to music to biology to technology and…

Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, 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 Main Library to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always…