All Together Summer Time Storytime for Toddlers @ Louise Childs

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

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…

Free

Breastfeeding & Lactation Support @ Dorothy Henry

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

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!…

Zumba in Essex County Branch Brook Park

Prudential Concert Grove Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, NJ, United States

Perfect For Everybody and every body! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on.

Liberty Hall Museum Tour!

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

Come visit us!!

All Together Summer Time Storytime for Preschoolers @ Louise Childs

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

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…

Free

Self-Defense for Women @ Main Library

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

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…

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Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingue @ Louise Childs

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

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…

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Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, 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 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.…

How to Research the History of Your House @ Dorothy Henry

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

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…

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Tie Dye Party! @ Franklin

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

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…

Free

Art in the Garden

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

Cultivate creativity, curiosity, & settle into the restorative power of artmaking in the greenhouse and garden.

Star Wars Meet & Greet with Members of the 501st Legion @ Dorothy Henry

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

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…

Mastering the Dungeon: How to Run a TTRPG @ Franklin

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

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. …

Free

Edgewater Independence Day Fireworks

Veteran’s Field 1167 River Road, Edgewater, NJ, United States

Details about the Fourth of July fireworks in Edgewater, New Jersey.

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Event Series Tai Chi

Tai Chi

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

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…

FREE

The Marvels of the Honey Bee @ Main Library

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

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…

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Fireworks and Fun

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

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…

FREE

Cedar Grove July 4th Celebration and Fireworks 2023

Panther Park Field 118 West Bradford Avenue, Cedar Grove, New Jersey, United States

Details about when the July 4th Fireworks in Cedar Grove New Jersey will be and important details.

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Thursday’s Rock! Featuring The Mission Dance

1 E Main St 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ, United States

Thursdays Rock! Summer Concert Series Featuring Mission Dance June 29th 7:30 – 9:30 Located at the Hall of RecordsSublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, sponsored by CentraState Healthcare System, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area…