Pre-K-K (4-5 year olds) Lunch Buddies returns this summer! Campers attending morning sessions (9am-12pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay for an additional hour of food, fun and friends! Please note that Lunch Buddies is for the whole week and cannot be prorated daily. Dates: July 20 – July 24 Time: 12:00 PM…
Three cool geode crafts in one afternoon!Tween + Teen Crafternoon: Geodes! 🎨🪨For kids ages 8-14 (attendees may be dropped off but caregivers of our 8-10 year olds will need to remain in the building)Let's dig into some GEODES! We'll have three activities: (1) Break open a geode! (2) Create watercolor and salt geode artwork! (3)…
Join Ms. Ashley and Ms. Katie for an evening storytime about the Pigeon! We'll also dance and make a craft!Evening Storytime: Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! (Kids of All Ages) 😴Join Ms. Ashley and Ms. Katie for this Evening Storytime intended for kids of all ages!Held in the library's meeting room.Join us for…
Soul Line Dancing - a fun, physical, and social activity with J-Boogie from Step 4 Step Soul Line Dancers.
Join us virtually for an inspiring Artists TalkJoin an online discussion with innovative illustrators and writers who have mastered the art of visual storytelling. Discover the creativity, inspiration, and techniques behind their work.Featured Artists: Nick Bruel, Mike Dolce, Betsy Franco Feeney, R.H. Lola Koundakjian, Simone Kurtz, Heidi Matonis, Cate McNider, Matilda Rose, Franklin Silva, Matthew…
Join us as we learn about trees and make chlorophyll paintings and leaf rubbings!Wild Wonders: Leaf Rubbing! 🌞This event will be held on the Brick Patio at the Denville Museum (next door to the library). PLEASE BE SURE TO WEAR GOOD WALKING SHOES!THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT; we will, however, cancel in the…
Join us for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. We will introduce your little one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before!
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…
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Magician Steve Woyce joins us to "Unearth a Magical Story!" in this 45-minute family show!Unearth a Magical Story! (Ages 4-10)Our good friend Steve Woyce returns with another amazing magic show with LOTS of audience participation!Steve the Magician will make objects appear and disappear right before our very eyes, all while having us laughing the whole…
Sunset Yoga at Rockwood
(ages 5-10) If you enjoy digging in the dirt and discovering how things grow, this interactive, hands-on gardening DIY program is for you. You’ll learn how to start plants from seeds and explore the fascinating plants blooming in our Roehm Greenhouse. We’ll take a hike around our historic property, then return to the garden to…
Join Ms. Megan, Ms. Katie, and Mr. Quinn for hands-on preschool science fun! Held next door at the Denville Museum Brick Patio.Preschool on the Patio 🥼🥼🥼🦠🧪Presto-changeo ... magic water!This event will be held on the Brick Patio at the Denville Museum (next door to the library)In the event of inclement weather, we will move indoorsFor…
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
Become a scientist for the day and discover the magic of chemical reactions and color mixing!Join us for this hands on-science program introducing young learners to the exciting world of physical and chemical changes through colorful experiments! We will learn through play and observation about how a science experiment actually works! The recommended age group…
Enjoy a slower paced walk with a Park NaturalistJoin Park Educator Joe Zarzhevsky for a guided senior-friendly hike at our Rockwood Hall section of the Preserve. This relaxed pace walk will explore the natural history and seasonal highlights of the landscape, allowing us time to pause and engage with our surroundings. We’ll spend time observing…
