Diabetes is a common condition that can seriously affect your quality of life. The good news: it is possible to take charge and stop Diabetes in its tracks, and possibly prevent it from developing in the first place. Join Trixy Thibodeau, Health Educator from Newton Medical Center/Atlantic Health, to learn ways to prevent Diabetes; or…
Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.
Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a story, then continues with a walk and concludes with a simple craft or activity. A parent or caregiver must accompany each child. Programs will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Ages 3 – 5.…
The Needlers are open to anyone with a love of handiwork—knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and counted cross stitchers are all welcome! Share patterns, learn new stitches and make new friends. New members always welcome. No registration required.
Join Joan for a fun afternoon of Mah Jongg! Beginners are welcome. Come learn the game and meet other players. The club will meet most Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. No registration necessary. This is a club for adults. Limit is 12 players.
Have you ever wondered how old your house is? Who lived in it before you? How much has changed since it was originally built? Then this is the perfect program for you. Join Local History Librarian, Tara Schaberg, to learn about library resources and community records that can help you piece together the story of…
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Everyone knows the story of the three little pigs and the big, bad wolf. On June 14th at 5pm, come to the Dennis branch and see if you can build a house that the wolf can’t destroy! This is a STEM challenge for ages 7-12. Program Date and Time: June 14th Program Start & End…
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International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Jacqulyn Potter, will be here to offer simple latching assistance, and answer all your breastfeeding questions. You can also get a weight check for baby, or a weighted feed (baby is weighed pre and post-feeding to determine how much breast milk they are getting). Pumping parents are welcome, too!…
Join Miss Derenda for a special storytime about bugs! We will read stories about bugs, sing songs, do a craft and have some time for play. Supplies are limited so please register to secure your spot.
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 Sussex-Wantage to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always welcome.…
The seeds of superstition are tightly sown into flowers. Floriography was a Victorian practice where particular types of flowers meant different things. A woman rejecting a suitor might send him yellow roses; a man leaving for overseas might give his girlfriend forget-me-nots. Join author and journalist Carlotta Holton for a discussion of the many superstitions,…
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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. Program Date and Time: April 20, 4pm May 18, 4pm June 15, 4pm
Spend time in the Edible Garden with us this spring!. Each class will focus on a different storybook and will include planting, harvesting, journaling and learning all about the natural world! Registration required. Space is limited. Appropriate for children in grades K – 2. Sign up for one or more of these fun classes: March…
Need an ear to listen to you? 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 you arrive on time for your slot, with a book…
Cultivate creativity, curiosity, & settle into the restorative power of artmaking in the greenhouse and garden.
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…
