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. A fireworks celebration will follow the concert. 2023 Summer Music Brochure
Pretty in Pink, 1986 (PG-13) June 28th, 2023 8:30pm Located at the Hall of RecordsTeenager Andie is one of the not-so-popular girls in high school. She usually hangs out with her friends Iona or Duckie. Duckie has always had a crush on her, but now she has met a new guy at school, Blane. He’s…
Program Description: 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…
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!…
Perfect For Everybody and every body! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on.
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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…
Become Aware and Defend Yourself F.A.S.T. (Fight. Adapt. Survive. Tell.) Women ages 18 and up are invited to learn or expand self-defense skills through a free, hands-on training course presented by Iron Temple Training Center. You’ll build confidence while developing awareness and skills, increasing odds of survival in a self-defense encounter. Topics covered include: ▪Areas…
Join Miss Gezi and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a bilingual storytime in Spanish and English! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish! The program will take place on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Wednesday program will be geared towards 0-3 year olds and the Thursday programs will be…
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.…
Have you ever wondered how old your house is? Who lived in it before you? How much has changed since it was originally built? Then this is the perfect program for you. Join Local History Librarian, Tara Schaberg, to learn about library resources and community records that can help you piece together the story of…
Let’s get colorful this summer! Join us on June 29 to tie dye a bandana with your own design. All supplies will be provided, but wear clothes you’re okay with getting a little dirty, just in case! This is a summer reading program. All kids who are registered for the summer reading program will receive…
Cultivate creativity, curiosity, & settle into the restorative power of artmaking in the greenhouse and garden.
501st Legion at DH Calling all Star Wars fans, join us for a meet & greet photo op with some of your favorite Star Wars characters. Come in costume if you like, but please do not bring weapons! The 501st Legion is a charitable organization promoting the magic of Star Wars. Members will be available…
Daunted by Dragons? Befuddled by Beholders? Intimidated by improv? If you want to start your quest as a Dungeon Master, Ms. Cara invites you to Franklin Branch for a crash course in what you need to know to run Dungeons & Dragons 5e. (Or any other tabletop roleplaying game.) This is a summer reading program. …
Details about the Fourth of July fireworks in Edgewater, New Jersey.
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…
Join beekeeper Tom Makoujy for a buzzworthy hour filled with the little known but fascinating aspects of the lives of honey bees. Learn what makes these creatures so unique and important to our world. Registration begins June 15. Summer reading participants will also earn an extra raffle entry for attending. Tom Makoujy is a member…
Kick off the summer season on the Island! Enjoy evening games, crafts, and music before the Astoria Park fireworks display at sundown (fireworks courtesy of Central Astoria, LDC). We’ll have a free fitness class with Bobby the Experience from 6:30 – 8 PM and a Caribbean dance lesson with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga from…
