Wednesday 11 am Guided Garden Tour and Boxed Lunch
Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United StatesCome Join Us!
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Walk in Workshop: Painting Summer Treats
Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United StatesJoin our Walk in! Workshop and unleash your sweet Imagination by painting summer treats. From the sugary swirls of cotton candy to the tempting allure of cupcakes, and the cool joy of ice cream, our workshop is all about turning children’s favorite summer treats into mesmerizing masterpieces. Guided by the playful spirit of the legendary Wayne…
Museum Minis
Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New YorkMusic, 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.
Book Club Buddies @ Dorothy Henry
Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United StatesJoin Ms. Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library for Book Club Buddies, where in a small group setting, we will read an easy reader book together each week (books provided). Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! At the end of each session, readers will get to choose a small prize from the treasure…
Free
Franklin A’fiction’ado Book Club
Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United StatesWhat’s an afictionado book club? It’s a low-stress book club that invites you to join the conversation whether you’ve read a page, a chapter, or the whole book. We’ll meet once every other month, giving you plenty of time to read some or all of the current selection. For today’s meeting we’ll discuss The Great…
Book Club Buddies @ Dennis
Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United StatesJoin Miss Alana at the Dennis Library for Book Club Buddies, where in a small group setting, we will read an easy reader book (books provided) together each week. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! At the end of each session, readers will get to choose a small prize from the treasure chest.…
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Sussex County Library Needlers @ Main Library
Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United StatesThe 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.
LEGO Club for Littles @ Dennis
Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United StatesSometimes the younger kids want the chance to become LEGO Master Builders too! Ages 4 to 8 with a passion for building with normal sized (not Duplo) LEGOs can join Miss Alana on August 2nd, 16th, and 30th from 2pm to 3pm to make all sorts of creations. They are invited to let their imaginations…
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Fiber Arts Craft Time @ Dorothy Henry
Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United StatesJoin Miss Savannah on select Wednesday afternoons to explore the world of fiber arts! Crafters can bring their ongoing projects or start new ones. Craft options include weaving, sewing, needle felting, wet felting, embroidery and cross stitch. The nature of this craft time is such that it is not suitable for children younger than 10.…
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Storytime and Craft with Literacy, Inc.
Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United StatesEmbark on a magical journey through the pages of enchanting tales at our captivating storytime event led by Literacy, Inc., where imaginations take flight and dreams come alive. After the story, unleash your creativity and bring the story to life with a hands-on craft activity. Included with admission. Sponsored by
WEDNESDAY ART IN TEARDROP
Teardrop ParkExplore the unique environment of Teardrop Park while creating dynamic art. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Referencing our Zero Waste Initiative, projects with a focus on recycled, upcycled, and reused materials will inspire artists to care for our world in creative ways! Art supplies provided. Dress for…
Boogie Woogie Wednesday: African-American and African Dance
Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United StatesThe ASASE YAA Cultural Foundation will delight the crowd with a performance of African Diasporic dance and demonstrate steps so visitors can join in! Boogie Woogie Wednesdays are weekly free outdoor interactive musical events held July through August each summer. Boogie Woogie Wednesdays are sponsored by
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Diamond Art Sunflowers for Adults @ Sussex-Wantage
Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United StatesJoin Connie to learn the exacting yet simple art of diamond painting (like paint-by-numbers with gems!) and make your own sparkly, sunflower art to take home. This craft is for adults. All materials supplied. Registration begins August 16. Special thanks to the Friends of the Sussex-Wantage Library for sponsoring this event.
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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 StatesOur remedies are in our kitchens.
Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage
Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United StatesChildren ages 3-10 are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to Harley, a wonderful, certified therapy dog. Each child will have 10-15 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Harley is a great listener, and never interrupts. Children who read aloud gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Register for…
Summer Concert Series: Sandy Stones Trio & Taxi
McGowan Park McGowan Park, Ridgefield Park, NJ, United StatesJoin us at McGowan Park at 6PM! Sandy Stones Trio kicks off the show, followed by Taxi at 7:30PM!Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we eagerly anticipate the return of the Sandy Stones Trio and Taxi to Ridgefield Park for our August 30th Summer Concert at McGowan Park!Kicking off the night at 6:00PM, the…
Uncork History: Niemcewicz, A Different Side of the Count
Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United StatesThe Museum and Gardens at Liberty Hall present Uncork History!Join us for our Uncork History! Niemcewicz: A Different Side of the Count. Count Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, was known as a teacher and father figure to our very own Peter Kean, and husband to Susan Livingston Kean Niemcewicz. However Count Julian was much more than a…
Full Moon Hike: BLUE MOON!
Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United StatesFull Moon Hike: BLUE MOON!Experience the Preserve after dark in this special BLUE MOON hike as we celebrate a second full moon within a single month. We’ll embark on a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight as we listen to the sounds of the nocturnal forest. We walk at a brisk pace; some…
Webinar: Back-to-School Anxiety: Strategies for Parents and Caregivers
The start of a new school year can be a stressful time for both children and parents. For children with separation anxiety, this can be especially challenging. In this webinar, we will discuss the signs and symptoms of separation anxiety, as well as effective strategies for coping with it. We will also discuss how to…
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Tiny Tots Playtime @ Dorothy Henry
Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United StatesJoin Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select days this summer for an hour of play and fun! 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: Thursdays 8/17,…