Spring Dance Celebration 2023

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

Presented by LayeRhythm and Queens County Farm MuseumCelebrate NYC's multi-cultural diversity and inclusive spirit through freestyle dance and live music! The Spring Dance Celebration showcases a variety of dynamic improvisational dances by world-class performers featuring live music on stage in the farm's 3-acre pasture. In this FREE interactive program, the audience plays a role in…

Caribbean-American Heritage Month in Prospect Park

Lefferts Historic House 452 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join Prospect Park Alliance and partners to celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month in Prospect Park.

Baby Lapsit at Dorothy Henry

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

This Storytime is developed specially for infants to 18 months old and their parent/caregivers. This is an interactive program between you and your baby. Enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplay, toys, and socialization with other young babies. Parents/caregivers will be introduced to early Literacy tips and things to try at home. Program Date…

Free

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

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: Mondays @ 10 AM – 10:45. This is a drop-in program, registration is not required.     Program Date and Time: June 5, 2023…

Messy Play @ Louise Childs

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

Join us at the Louise Childs branch on the second Monday of the month for an hour of sensory play! Children and caregivers will have a chance to explore different sensory play activities. Please dress for mess! (Adults too!) Program Date and Time: The second Monday of the month, running March – June: Monday March 13th…

Free

Homeschool Book Club @ Dorothy Henry

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

Join Miss Savannah at 1:00 on Mondays for our Homeschool Book Club featuring Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! This hour-long program will focus on language arts. The schedule will follow the three Rs: reviewing, reading and reflecting. Participants will learn elements of literary theory like plot development and narration. The program will run for…

Free

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…

Sensory-Friendly Monday Storytime @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, 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. Program Date and Time:…

Free

A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin

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 an half hour of music, dancing, and songs, followed by playtime so the adults can chat. This program is for children 0-5. Due to popular demand, you can now register for either a 10am or 11am…

Free

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.

A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin

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 an half hour of music, dancing, and songs, followed by playtime so the adults can chat. This program is for children 0-5. Due to popular demand, you can now register for either a 10am or 11am…

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.

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…

Free

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…

Afterschool Book Club @ Main Library

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

Attention all 3rd and 4th Graders, join us at the Main Library for a fun and relaxing time reading together. Each month we will select a chapter book to read together. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! Registration is recommended, but not required. *Please note that beginning June 26th, the Afterschool Book Club…

Free

Summer Reading Teen Volunteer Orientation @ Dorothy Henry

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

Teens: Are you interested in volunteering for Summer Reading this year? Join us for Teen Volunteer Orientations at the Dorothy Henry 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. Registration is…

Free

Craft Hour @ Louise Childs

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

Come to the Louise Childs Library on the following Tuesdays for a Craft Hour! A variety of crafts and supplies will be available at each session. All materials will be provided but, since things might get messy, please bring a smock if you would like! Program Date and Time: Tuesdays @ 4pm 5/9 5/30 6/13

Free

Afterschool Adventures: Art Abounds !

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

Join the Afterschool Fun!The historical portraits of the residents of Liberty Hall hold many secrets! We'll discuss how each portrait tells us something about the subject. Students will use origami techniques to create a one-of-a-kind sketchbook to bring home. Finally, students will create and personalize a self-portrait from recycled materials.The program is designed for students…

Community in the Kitchen

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

Crafting Storied Recipes with Community Supported Agriculture

Teen Volunteer Orientation @ Main Library

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

Teens: Are you interested in volunteering for Summer Reading this year? Join us for Teen Volunteer Orientations at the Sussex County Main Library! 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…

Free