• Health Education with the Office of Public Health Nursing @ Dorothy Henry

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

    Join the Sussex County Office of Public Health Nursing each month for a short, informative presentation about health issues that can impact you and those you love. There will be handouts to take home and free giveaways for all attendees. January 16 – National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month February 13 – Heart Health Month March…

  • Friends of the Library Book Sale @ Sussex-Wantage

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

    Follow the signs to the Friends of the Sussex-Wantage Library’s Book Sale! Gently used books and media for all ages and interests at incredible prices: *Children’s soft cover – 10¢ *Children’s hard cover – 25¢ *Adult soft cover – 50¢ *Adult hard cover – $1.00 *Pocket-sized paperbacks – 25¢ (5 for $1.00) *DVDs – $1.00…

  • Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

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

    The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new…

  • Watercolor Painting Workshop with Regina Orr @ Main Library

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

    Follow along as Regina guides you, step-by-step, to completing a seasonally-themed watercolor painting. All supplies provided. This class is for adults. All levels of artist are welcome. Class size is limited to allow for more personalized instruction. If you register and then can’t make it, please give us a call at 973 948-3660 option 4,…

    Free
  • Mothing 101 @ Sussex-Wantage

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

    If you like butterflies, moths may become your new favorite group of insects. Witness the multitude of colors, patterns and variety that Mother Nature has given these (mostly) nocturnal flyers. Don Traylor will help you discover the many moths that inhabit the woods and fields of northern New Jersey; and talk about their niche in the…

  • Monday Fun Day – 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 most Mondays at 1:00, and new players are always welcome. This is a drop-in game time for adults,…

  • Delectable Delights @ Dennis

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

    The Delectable Delights Cookbook Book Club invites you to join in for a great night of food, friends and fun! This month we are choosing recipes from Taste of Home Family Farmhouse Dinners and Rachel’s Irish Family Food . Both titles are available at the Dennis Library circulation desk. Stop in and choose a recipe,…

  • 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…

  • Thematic Discussion Group: Mental Health @ Louise Childs

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

    Join the Friends of the E. Louise Childs Library for discussion about mental health. To start the group will define and give examples of what is generally considered optimal mental health.  The facilitator will present mental health theories from the works of Abraham Maslow, Henry Stack Sullivan, and Carl Rogers. Next, the focus will be…

  • Level Up Your Yoga @ Main Library

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

    Laura, a.k.a. The Traveling Yogi, is back by popular demand! Join Laura the traveling yogi for a multi-level yoga class designed to increase your strength, flexibility and balance. The postures will challenge both beginner and advanced students alike. Options will be given with most poses so that participants can customize their own yoga experience. Yoga –…

    Free
  • Sussex County Library Needlers @ Main Library

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

    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.

  • How Can I Help You? @ Main Library

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

    Author Laura Sims will read and discuss passages from her latest novel, How Can I Help You?  A New Jersey resident, Ms. Sims is a part-time Reference Librarian, novelist and award-winning poet. Her novel is set in a small town library! . . .the library will never look quite the same after readers turn the…

    Free
  • NEW DATE – Chair Yoga @ Dennis

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

    Join us for an introduction to Gentle Hatha Chair Yoga with Norma Brand from The Quantum Journey Studio. Participants should wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a towel and water bottle as desired. Today’s class was originally scheduled for February 13. If you had registered for that date, you are still on the list! If not,…

    Free
  • European River Cruising in England, France & Germany @ Main Library

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

    Travel Advisor Christy Mahon will help you set your itinerary for cruise vacations in England, France, and Germany. Christy will highlight the history, culture, beer, wine, food, and the best sightseeing options for major cities and pastoral countryside towns. River cruise vacations will be featured. Light refreshments will be served. Please register in advance so…

    Free
  • Makers Day Garden Seed Swap @ Dennis

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

    Celebrate Makers Day by expanding your garden! Bring a packet. Take a packet. It’s that simple. Open seed packets no longer wanted are welcome. Stop in any time before close of business on Saturday, no registration required. The first 30 Makers Day participants will also take home a flower seedling in a mini pot.

  • 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
  • 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.…

  • 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