Drill down into a world of artistic exploration in this month’s Walk-in! Workshop. Using crayons and paint, young artists will emulate the Pop Art of Jim Dine as they create artwork of shovels and other handy tools. Included with admission.
Learn about these nocturnal wonders with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister as she shares a story about owls during this family-friendly program. Meet a member of this fascinating group of birds, get creative with a craft, and find out how owls own the night.
Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Free with Museum admission. Capacity is limited to 25…
Join us for a fun program all about owls!Owls are unique among the bird world! Explore the world of owls and learn how they hunt in the dark. Dissect a real owl pellet to discover what creatures are eaten by these fascinating birds! Using dissection tools, we will explore the diet of this nocturnal hunter.…
GET TO KNOW PGT BY BEING A PART OF IT! Be our guest at one of our upcoming Mainstage performances then enjoy all of the Camp PGT Open House action! Meet the kids and staff of Camp PGT! Tour The Play Group Theatre's 20,000 square foot performing arts complex! Jump into a theatre workshop with…
Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Free with Museum admission. Capacity is limited to 25…
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…
A guest artist from S’Cool Sounds will teach visitors about a variety of exciting percussion instruments and their geographic origins! Come learn to play different rhythms and interact using key musical elements such as dynamics, tone, call and response, unison, and improvisation. Included with admission. Sessions will be held at 12 pm, 1 pm, and…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
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!
Drill down into a world of artistic exploration in this month’s Walk-in! Workshop. Using crayons and paint, young artists will emulate the Pop Art of Jim Dine as they create artwork of shovels and other handy tools. Included with admission.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Winter is here. Help us feed the birds by making your very own bird feeders. In this class participants will make bird feeders using pine cones and sun butter. Hang them up at home and enjoy watching the birds that they attract. All ages Location: Lasdon Studio (Main house garage) This is a free “make…
Our annual MLK Day celebration!A celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, his teachings of social justice, and his service to the community. This year’s Community Day features uplifting performances, hands-on activities, and opportunities to help others. There’s something for the whole family!Visitors are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to support a local…
Help us reopen Sandy Hook's Bird Loop Trail!Engage in a community service project at Sandy Hook’s Bird Loop Trail by helping to remove vegetation (vines/bushes with thorns, spines and prickles) and debris from a fragile maritime upland forest. Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and the only national holiday designated as a National Day of…
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…
Come to the Louise Childs Library from January 4th-18th to find winter themed items hidden around the children’s section! Participants will receive a prize!
Win tickets to see The Growing Stage’s production of Carmela Full of Wishes, based on the book by Matt De La Pena, running from February 2nd through the 18th! Each person between the ages of 2 and 18 who attends a program here at Louise Childs (Between January 16 – January 27th) can enter to…
Special Program for Home-Schooled Students – 9:30 AM Tuesdays starting June 13, 2023 | 9:30 AM Elementary Education (6-12 years old) Interested in history and what life was like for children 6 through 12 years of age during the early 1900s? How about understanding what an Arboretum is and learning about the beautiful trees…
Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for a half hour of music, dancing, and songs; followed by playtime so the adults can chat. Due to popular demand, we are offering two sessions. Please register for either 10am or 11am. Program Dates: January 2, 9,…
