Seeding Our Stories: Greenhouse Reading Room

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

a reading room nestled in the cozy nook of a greenhouse stocked with books & activities curated around themes in therapeutic horticulture.

Liberty Hall Museum Tour

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

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Summer Tea in Prospect Park

Prospect Park Boathouse + Audubon Center 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join Tea Arts & Culture + Prospect Park Alliance for a gathering in the park to steep and sip tea together with arts, music and more.Join Tea Arts & Culture and Prospect Park Alliance for a full-day gathering in the park to steep and sip tea together with arts and music, and share our appreciation…

Plants for Extended Summer Interest

Lasdon Park 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY

The late summer garden can begin to look tired and weary. Join a walking tour to explore perennial plants that will still look great and colorful even in late summer. The walking tour begins at the green, wooden entrance gate off of the upper level of the parking lot. We will meet there at 11:00am.…

Free

Walk in Workshop: Painting Summer Treats

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

Join our Walk in! Workshop and unleash your sweet Imagination by painting summer treats. From the sugary swirls of cotton candy to the tempting allure of cupcakes, and the cool joy of ice cream, our workshop is all about turning children’s favorite summer treats into mesmerizing masterpieces. Guided by the playful spirit of the legendary Wayne…

Event Series A Child’s Life Tour of Ringwood Manor

A Child’s Life Tour of Ringwood Manor

Ringwood Manor 1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

This fun & energetic 45-minute tour of Ringwood Manor focuses on the children of the Hewitt family, the activities, games, & pranks they played at the Manor, and what a child’s life would be like during the late 19th century. Scavenger hunts are provided on the tour and afterwards, kids are encouraged to try our…

Intrepid Museum’s Astro Live

Join out-of-this-world experts as they discuss NASA's upcoming Psyche Mission!Join us live on Facebook, YouTube, or Twitch.TV.The Intrepid Museum will present a Virtual Astro Live program on August 20 at 3:00pm ET.In October 2023, NASA’s Psyche Mission is slated to launch toward a unique asteroid that may hold the secrets of Earth’s own formation. Comprised…

FBAC Jazz & Blues Sunday Series ft. Pat Guadagno & Richard Blackwell

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

FBAC Jazz & Blues Sunday Series Pat Guadagno & Richard Blackwell August 20th, 2023 7:00 – 9:00pmShop, Dine, Discover, and Explore Downtown Freehold while listening to local musicians! Every Sunday located at the Downtown Freehold Gazebo on East Main Street. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music!

Lapsit @ Dorothy Henry

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

This Storytime is developed specially for infants to 18 months old and their parents/caregivers. This is an interactive program between you and your baby. Enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplay, toys, and socialization with other young babies. Parents/caregivers will be introduced to early literacy tips and things to try at home.  This is…

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Sussex-Wantage

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

For little ones ages 0-3 and any caregivers and family members. Toys will be out for tots to play with while adults get a chance to chat! Drop in. No registration required.

Tree Identification Walk

Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Tree Identification WalkJoin conservation steward, Devyani Mishra, for a leisurely stroll through the Preserve to learn about trees and how to identify them. The hike will be short with frequent stops for discussion. Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard. Please wear sun protection, bring water to drink and wear comfortable closed-toed…

Book Buddies @ Dennis

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

One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with a teen volunteer to read age-appropriate material they select (on their own or with a parent/guardian). Read or be read to, you choose! A small prize will be awarded at the end of each session. The Book Buddies Program…

Free

Book Club Buddies @ Main Library

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

Summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17! Join Miss Kim at the Main Library for Book Club Buddies, where in a small group setting, we will read an easy reader book (books provided) together each week. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! At the end of each session, readers will…

Free

PLAY AND STORY TIME AT THE PARK HOUSE

Rockefeller Park House, River Terrace & Murray Street, New York, NY, 10280

Calling all toddlers! Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development, and playing together is a great way to build a community of young children and caregivers. Plus: stick around for story time! Adults participate throughout the program. 

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…

Book Buddies @ Dorothy Henry

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

One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with Ms. Savannah or a Teen Volunteer to read age-appropriate material they select (on their own or with a parent/guardian). Read or be read to, you choose! A small prize will be awarded at the end of each session. The…

Free

Fall Homeschool Book Club

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

Join Miss Savannah at 1:00 on Mondays for the fall session of our Homeschool Book Club featuring Lloyd Alexander’s Time Cat! Each week we will revisit what we did the week before, read a chapter together, then discuss the plot development and literary devices of the story. Participants will talk about things like narration, plot…

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…

Book Buddies @ Sussex-Wantage

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

One-on-one and small group summer reading support for children ages 2-17 at all reading levels and abilities. Each participant will be paired up with a teen or adult to read age-appropriate material they select. You can read to someone or be read to–it’s your choice!  You sign up for a specific timeslot, and a small…

Free