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,…
Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some…
Enhance your gardening skills and plant knowledge by working side by side with the gardeners at Lasdon Park. Tasks include planting, watering, weeding, pruning, staking, deadheading, potting up, and more! Registration required. register now
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
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,…
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Creating greeting cards is not only a fun and relaxing hobby, but it brings so much joy to those who receive them. Join Ana as she guides you through this creative craft workshop! This is a great way to meet other crafters in the new year, and make thoughtful gifts for your friends and loved…
Geovani Estacio of Zufall Health Center Services, Newton NJ will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about how to stay healthy in the new year. Today’s program will include a short presentation with plenty of time for questions and answers afterward. Please note that our community room is up a flight…
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!
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
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…
Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday afternoons for an hour of fun and educational STEAM activities! This program is specially designed for our homeschooled patrons looking to add some extra activities to their programs. Each week will be a new topic, ranging from chemistry to music to biology to technology and…
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 Main Library to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always…
Come to the Louise Childs Library for a Lego Club geared towards little builders! The LEGOS and Duplos will be out for builders ages 0-6 to play and meet new friends. Great for families with little ones or those who homeschool! This is a drop-in event, registration not required. *Please do not bring your own…
Middle School can be demanding on kids. The Dorothy Henry Library invites kids ages 11-13 to stop by the community room after school on Mondays and/or Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45 to decompress and hang out. Kids can work on homework, read, watch videos, play a game, do a craft or just hang out in a space…
Attention all tweens! Join us at the Main Library for a fun and relaxing time reading aloud together after school. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! Registration is recommended, but not required. Program Dates: Tuesdays, January through March January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th March 5th,…
Seeing Stars: AstrophotographyExplore the cosmos through astrophotography with Vinny Coulehan of the Rockland Astronomy Club.Vinny will showcase his work and describe the tools and techniques he uses to collect stunning photographs of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, eclipses, and more. There will be plenty of time for questions, so come prepared!The presentation will take place in…
“Hi, Barbie!” Come to the Louise Childs Library on January 23rd at 6:00pm to watch Barbie! Popcorn will be provided but bring your own snacks if you wish! Barbie is rated PG-13 and has a runtime of 116 minutes. Program Date: January 23rd Program Start & End Time: 6:00-7:45pm
