Homeschool Book Club Part 2 @ Dorothy Henry

Join Miss Savannah at 11:00 on Mondays for part two of our Homeschool Book Club featuring Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! This hour-long program will focus on language arts. The schedule will follow the three Rs: reviewing, reading and reflecting. Participants will learn elements of literary theory like plot development and narration. The program…

Ice Cream Making @ Dennis

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

Learn how to make your own ice cream! Join Miss Alana at the Dennis branch on Monday, June 26th at 1pm to learn how the delicious treat can be made at home without any special appliances. Milk products will be used so please be wary of any allergies.  This is a summer reading program.  Any…

Free

Tie Dye for Teens @ Dorothy Henry

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

Come to the Dorothy Henry Library for a fun day of teen tie-dying! We’ll have bandanas for participants to dye themselves. Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy in. Program Date and Time: Monday, June 26 Program Start & End Time: 1:00-2:00 This is a summer reading program.  All teens…

Free

Monday Fun Days – Game On! @ Main Library

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

Enjoy a mental challenge and play nicely with your peers! Join our core group of gamesters to play cards and chat. Board games also available. Just bring your competitive nature and sense of fun! The group meets every Monday the library is open, and new players are always welcome. This is a drop-in game time…

Summer Art Club @ Franklin Branch

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

Get your creative juices flowing this summer! Every Monday during Summer Reading, come to Franklin Branch to make an art project. Supplies are limited, so registration online is recommended to reserve your place. June 26: Design a Basketball Toy July 3: Braid a Friendship Bracelet July 10: Paint a Fairy Door July 17: Mold a…

Free

All Together Book Club @ Main Library

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

All Together Now! Attention all 3rd and 4th Graders, join us at the Main Library on Monday afternoons for a fun and relaxing time reading together. At our first meeting on June 26th, we’ll select a friendship-themed chapter book to read together throughout summer reading. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! Registration is…

Free

A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin

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

Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for an half hour of music, dancing, and songs, followed by playtime so the adults can chat. This program is for children 0-5. Due to popular demand, you can now register for either a 10am or 11am…

Free

All Together Summer Time Storytime for Toddlers @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, 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

Soil Stories

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

A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.

All Together Summer Time Storytime for Preschoolers @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, 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

A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin

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

Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for an half hour of music, dancing, and songs, followed by playtime so the adults can chat. This program is for children 0-5. Due to popular demand, you can now register for either a 10am or 11am…

Free

Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating

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

Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.

Are You Dreaming of a Good Night’s Sleep @ Louise Childs

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

Alicyn Link, RPSGT, Lead Technologist for Atlantic Health Sleep Centers, talks about a few of the most common sleep disorders and provides tips for better sleep. Registration begins June 5. Special thanks to the Friends of the E. Louise Childs Library for sponsoring this event.

Free

Dots Art Day @ Dorothy Henry

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

Join Miss Savannah for Dots Day! We’ll use special dot markers and various crafting supplies to work on our fine motor skills while we trace the outlines of fun shapes and letters. Plan to get a little messy during this fun hour of art and learning! Program Date and Time: Tuesday June 27 1:00PM Monday…

Free

Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, 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 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…

Summer Crafts @ Louise Childs

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

Come into the Louise Childs Library on the following Tuesdays (except Tuesday July 4th) to make a fun craft! Supplies will be provided but please bring a smock if you wish to wear one. Supplies are limited so please be sure to register each child who will be participating! Thank you! Each child who is…

Free

Switch Gameday at Dorothy Henry

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

It’s game time at Dorothy Henry Library! Join Miss Savannah for two hours of fun Switch game play. Tweens Only on Tuesday, June 27 2:30-4:30 Teens Only on Saturday, July 15 2:00-4:00 Program Date and Time: Tweens Only on Tuesday, June 27 2:30-4:30 Teens Only on Saturday, July 15 2:00-4:00   These are summer reading…

Tween Time @ Main Library

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

Calling all tweens (ages 9-12)! Stop into the Main Library on Tuesdays at 3:30pm to hang-out, craft, and have fun together (all supplies provided)! June 27th: Art Afternoon July 11th: Friendship Bracelets July 18th: Game Day July 25th: End of Summer Reading Hang-Out Registration is recommended, but not required (supplies may be limited). This is…

Free

Read to a Dog @ Louise Childs

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

Children ages 5-10 are invited to read aloud to certified therapy dogs. Each child gets a full, 10-minutes of one-to-one reading time. The dogs are wonderful listeners and never criticize. The children gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Each child signs up for a specific time slot – 4:00, 4:15,…

Community in the Kitchen

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

Crafting Storied Recipes with Community Supported Agriculture