MAKERS DAY @ Main Library

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

Join in on Makers Day fun at the Main Library! NJ Makers Day celebrates maker cultures across New Jersey. Hands-on crafts and activities, as well as make and take crafts, will be available all day. Friday, March 15th St. Patrick’s Day Agamographs (kids) all day in the children’s area – in this optical illusion, color…

Sensory Hike: Rise and Shine!

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

Sensory Hike: Rise and Shine!Awaken your senses and tune in to nature in this embodied experience with Linda Parker. You’ll be amazed at what you notice when you home in on one sense at a time. Take this opportunity to quiet your mind and connect with the forest using this unique approach. We’ll begin with…

Makers Day Plant Markers @ Dennis

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

Celebrate Makers Day by decorating your own plant marker! Using crayons and markers, decorate the flower shaped plant marker any way you’d like. You can even use thin markers to write the name of a plant you’ll be growing in the spring and then put it in your planter or garden. For ages 3 and…

Early Spring Toddler Storytime @ Main Library

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

Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of toddler storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children ages 18 months – 3 years old. Week of Feb 19 Socks (no program for Dennis…

Free

Friday Storytime at the Museum

Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ, United States

Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Friday at 10:00 am. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, and…

Morning Munchkin Matinees @ Dennis

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

Come to the Dennis Branch Library for a kid’s movie and a snack of juice and Munchkins (or bring your own snacks if you wish)! On Friday, January 19th, watch Lightning McQueen as he learns that winning isn’t the most important part of life. Cars has a runtime of 116 minutes and a G rating.…

Free

Adult Sewing Workshop – Sunglasses Case! @ Louise Childs

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

Join expert seamstress Kathy Kresnosky to learn the basics of operating a sewing machine while making this usable sunglass case. This program is for adults. Seating limited to 6 to allow for hands-on assistance for all participants. If you register and cannot attend, please call the library at 973 770-1000 to cancel and open up…

Free

Music & Movement

Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Free

Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Main Library

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

This storytime is developed specially for children ages 3 – 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. Registration is required for…

Free

Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage

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

What could you make if you only could use purple materials?  You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only in shades of purple in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Come and join this fun challenge!

Museum Minis

Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

Free

Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm

Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…

RE@D Book Club

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

Readers Engage @ Dennis (RE@D!) book club meets in-person the third Friday of each month to discuss our current group pick. The title for March is The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman, available in regular and large print, and on audio CD. Click on the title to request a copy in your preferred format.…

Preschool Art and Story Time

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

Each class will begin by reading a children’s story that is connected to nature. We will then use the story for inspiration and create an art project based on the story. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Class will meet in the Lasdon Studio located in the garage of the main house.…

$15

Nonfiction Book Club @ Dorothy Henry

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

If you enjoy books with true stories and factual information, this is the book discussion group for you. Join us each month or just for titles that spark your interest. New members are always welcome. The selection for March is The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman, available in print at several SCLS locations. Click on the…

Free

Watercolor Landscape Demonstration with Artist David Rush @ Louise Childs

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

Witness the painting of a watercolor landscape from beginning to end! Professional artist David Rush will follow a traditional format, using simplified shapes and a limited pallet.  He will also utilize various textures to enhance the image, explaining the steps and his process as the painting progresses. Registration required.

Free

Demystify Your Device: Tech Help with Teens @ Louise Childs

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

If you ever ask yourself any of the following questions. . . How can I take and send pictures using my phone? How can I install an app? How does my email work? How do I mute my phone? How can I use talk to text? How can I use Facebook on my phone/iPad? How…

Free

Makers Day: Pope John High School FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team 248 Fatal Error @ Louise Childs

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

Team 248 Fatal Error of Pope John High School is bringing their FIRST Tech Challenge competition robot to the library for Makers Day! The team will give robot demonstrations, teachi early engineering skills to children and answer questions about their experience and how everyone can be involved in robotics through FIRST. This is a drop-in…

Women in Space: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Learn about the women who made our space achievements possible.Our presence in space would not be possible without the work of Women in Astronomy and Aeronautics. Learn about the women who have made our achievements possible, and what the future holds. Join us for some astronomy activities and learn about stargazing as we enjoy the…

Family Fossil Excavation

Center for Science Teaching & Learning 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NY

Come face to face with fossils and fossil casts, learn how fossils can teach us about prehistoric life, and dig up some fossils of your own! March 15th 6:30-7:30 Register at CSTL.org

$15