Sensory Play @ Sussex-Wantage

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

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 to six children and their parents/caregivers. Register children-only beginning September 7.

Free

Sunset Hike at Rockwood Hall

Rockwood Hall Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Sunset Hike at Rockwood HallJoin Melissa for a 3-mile hike and witness the spectacular view of the sun setting over the Hudson and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Leashed dogs are welcome.Please bring water and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. Long pants tucked into your socks are recommended to prevent exposure to ticks and poison ivy. This…

Read to a Dog @ Franklin

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

Children ages 5 and up are invited to read aloud to Bronson, our visiting black lab therapy dog. Each child will have 10 minutes to read to Bronson, and maybe give him a pat or two. Be sure to arrive on time for your slot with a book in hand, or come a bit early…

Teen Advisory Board @ Franklin

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

What do YOU want to see at the library? Franklin Branch is looking for tweens and teens (ages 11-18) to participate in our Teen Advisory Board. Attend meetings to tell us what kinds of youth events you are interested in seeing at the library. Attending meetings count as volunteer hours! Program Date and Time: Third…

Thought Bubbles: A Graphic Novel Book Club @ Dorothy Henry, Main Library & on Discord

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

Thought Bubbles meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss all things comic books, graphic novels, and manga! (And all other nerdy interests!) Join our Discord server to get updates on upcoming meetings, swap comic recommendations, see what’s new to our library shelves, and more! There’s never any required reading, pick what you…

Free
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
Event Series Friday Storytime at the Museum

Friday Storytime at the Museum

Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ, United States

Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Friday at 10:00 am. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, and…

Tiny Tots Fun in Fall-$4 due upon arrival

Hempstead Lake State Park Eagle Avenue, West Hempstead, NY, United States

These programs will connect children and their parents with nature!Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.Children's Programs, Ages 5 & up unless otherwise noted (Register just the kids)Tiny…

Yoga Fridays @ Dorothy Henry

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

Join Carolyn most Fridays at 10:00 a.m. for a gentle yoga practice accessible to everybody, formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety and create a deeper connection to yourself. Ages 16+ welcome. Please bring your own mat/blanket. Yoga blocks are also recommended. Space is limited to 20. Registration preferred to keep you…

Free

Morning Munchkin Matinees @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

Come to the Dennis Branch Library for a kid’s movie and a snack of juice and Munchkins (or bring your own snacks if you wish)! On Friday, September 15th at 10am, watch as the gang from the Hundred Acre Woods searches for a missing Piglet! Piglet’s Big Movie has a G rating and a run…

Free

Liberty Hall Museum Tour

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

Come visit us!!

Late Fall Toddler Storytime @ Main Library

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

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. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November…

Free

Friday Storytime with Ms. Melanie @ Rockaway Mall (Near 11th Hour Rescue)

Rockaway Townsquare 301 Mount Hope Avenue, Rockaway Township, NJ, United States

We will be meeting downstairs near 11th Hour Rescue for Storytime fun! Kids of all ages are welcome! Register or walk-in!Storytime with Ms. Melanie at the Rockaway Mall! 📚Come join Ms. Melanie for stories, songs, dancing, and a fun craft to take home!For kids of all agesWalk-ins are welcome!If you choose to register, please do…

Late Fall Preschool Storytime @ Main Library

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

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of preschool 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 3 -5 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November 13th: Harvest/Thanksgiving…

Free
Event Series Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage

Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

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!

Medicare Education: What’s New in 2024 @ Dorothy Henry

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

If you’re enrolled in Medicare this seminar is for you. Medicare changes annually, which means the premiums, benefits, and coverage options also change. Join Janeen and Megan Brady of Senior Insurance Associates to learn what’s changing for 2024. Registration begins November 1. The SCLS provides meeting space only and in no way supports or endorses…

Free

RE@D! Book Club

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

Readers Engage @ Dennis (RE@D!) book club meets in-person the third Friday of each month to discuss our current group pick. The title for November is Defending Jacob by William Landay, available in regular and large print, as a downloadable eBook, and also made into a well-regarded miniseries. Click on the title to request a…

Classic Movie Matinee @ Main Library

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

Join us for a screening of Funny Girl starring Barbra Streisand, Omar Sharif, Kay Medford, Walter Pidgeon and Anne Francis. Barbra Streisand won an Oscar portraying legendary stage comedian Fanny Brice as she breaks into show business, rises to stardom with the Ziegfeld Follies and finds heartache in her marriage. Popcorn provided but please bring…

Free

Early Morning Opening: Build it, Sail it, Fly it!

Intrepid Museum West 46th Street, New York, NY, United States

The Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism and their families before the Museum opens to the public!Early Morning OpeningThe Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism and their families before the Museum opens to the public! Families receive a sensory bag with interactive activities designed for the whole family…