Book Buddies @ Franklin

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

Program Description: One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with Ms. Cara 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…

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.

Garden Tune-Up Tuesdays

VCPA Garden & Compost Site Broadway and Mosholu Ave., The Bronx, NY, United States

Turnip to volunteer this Spring and help us rebuild the Educational Garden & Compost Site!

YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING

Rockefeller Park, New York, NY 75 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States

A wonderful opportunity for little gardeners and their accompanying adults to get a bug’s-eye-view of the world! Join us as we read stories about the life within our garden beds and then head into the Children’s Garden to water, dig, and admire the plants and flowers all around us! Together, we will observe the changing…

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.

Cookbook Club

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

Share the food stories close to your heart and home while pouring over cookbooks in community

Sun Safety: Tips for Detecting & Preventing Skin Cancer @ Dorothy Henry

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

Gabriella Dumbrique, Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ, will discuss skin cancer types, screening guidelines, early detection strategies, and tips to prevent skin cancer. The sun can be fun but come and learn how to be sun safe by using sunscreen! All ages welcome. Registration begins August 8.

Free

Summer Adventures: Laugh Out Loud!

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

Join us every Tuesday for a new adventure!Learn some of the stories and legends passed down through generations at Liberty Hall. Discover what makes you laugh. Create mad-libs and put on a hilarious skit for your fellow adventurers! The program includes a snack. Reservations required. Adult + Child program is designed for students in grades…

Homeschool STEAM Club @ Dorothy Henry

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

Program Description: 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…

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 Adventures Drop Off: Laugh Out Loud!

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

Join us every Tuesday for a new adventure!Learn some of the stories and legends passed down through generations at Liberty Hall. Discover what makes you laugh. Create mad-libs and put on a hilarious skit for your fellow adventurers! Program includes a snack. Reservations Required. Drop off program designed for students grades 1 through 5.

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

Book Buddies @ Main Library

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

One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with Miss Kim 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 runs…

Free

DROP-IN CHESS

Rockefeller Park, Chambers St. & River Terrace, New York, NY, 10282, United States

Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up (adults welcome). No program on 7/4.

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 Supported Kitchen’n

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

Stitching Tales @ Dorothy Henry

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

Stitching Tales knitting and crochet club welcomes practitioners of all ages and abilities, including those looking to learn. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month. No registration required. New participants always welcome.

Sunset Yoga at Rockwood

Rockwood Hall Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Sunset Yoga at Rockwood

Bedtime Storytime @ Dorothy Henry

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

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday evenings for an evening storytime! Bring your best teddy and comfiest jammies, if you feel like it or just come as you are, and join us for a relaxing storytime for the whole family to wind down on Tuesday evenings. Program Date and Time: Tuesdays…