Volunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…
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! This is a drop-in program, registration is not required. Please note the group does not meet on the first Wednesday of the month! Program Dates: 3/13 3/20 3/27…
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 Dates: Wednesdays, January through March Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 Wednesday,…
Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of toddler storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children ages 18 months – 3 years old. Week of Feb 19 Socks (no program for Dennis…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
This storytime is developed specially for children ages 3 – 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. Registration is required for…
Join the Friends of the E. Louise Childs Library for discussion about mental health. To start the group will define and give examples of what is generally considered optimal mental health. The facilitator will present mental health theories from the works of Abraham Maslow, Henry Stack Sullivan, and Carl Rogers. Next, the focus will be…
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!
Laura, a.k.a. The Traveling Yogi, is back by popular demand! Join Laura the traveling yogi for a multi-level yoga class designed to increase your strength, flexibility and balance. The postures will challenge both beginner and advanced students alike. Options will be given with most poses so that participants can customize their own yoga experience. Yoga –…
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.
Tales on the Trails – Bird Nests Wednesdays, 1-1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Learn about how and why birds build their nests this time of year and what materials they use. Look at real bird nests, and make a bird nest craft to bring home. Enjoy a stroll through the gardens in search…
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…
The Needlers are open to anyone with a love of handiwork—knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and counted cross stitchers are all welcome! Share patterns, learn new stitches and make new friends. New members always welcome. No registration required.
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. Space is limited; registration is required.
You are cordially invited...Enjoy our tremendously popular tea service! In the grand tradition of Mary Alice (Barney) Kean, the last lady of the house, join Liberty Hall for its exquisite Afternoon Tea. Guests will be treated to tea and delicious English-style cuisine and desserts. Including, a sumptuous selection of scones, assorted pastries, traditional finger sandwiches,…
Whenever kids come to the Dennis branch for programs, the toys and activities seem to take center stage. On March 13th, they can enjoy 2 full hours of playing with all of the toys, squishing all of the Play Doh, coloring all the coloring pages, and enjoying socializing with other kids who just want to…
Children, tweens and teens 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 of shepherds; or Richard, a loveable black Lab. Reading aloud increases self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. These dogs are gentle…
New Jersey Makers Day is a statewide event held at over 250 libraries, museums and schools celebrating the inventor, maker, artist and scientist in us all. The Sussex-Wantage branch is participating in this special event on Wednesday, March 13th. We invite all youth to join us between the hours of 4-6 PM and let your…
Children ages 5-10 are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to wonderful, certified therapy dogs. Each child will have 10-15 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Harley and Hugo are great listeners, and never interrupt. Children who read aloud gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Register for a…
