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…
Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday evenings for a bedtime 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. This is a drop-in program. …
Whenever kids come to the Dennis branch for programs, the toys and activities seem to take center stage. On March 13th, they can enjoy 2 full hours of playing with all of the toys, squishing all of the Play Doh, coloring all the coloring pages, and enjoying socializing with other kids who just want to…
Learn the Japanese art of paper folding with Aldo!* Different projects every month. Paper provided. All ages welcome! Register below for event reminders and updates. *Aldo Putignano is a freelance artist, teacher and origami creator whose designs are featured annually on the American Museum of Natural History holiday tree.
Did you know that celery, scallions, and a whole assortment of herbs can be regrown from kitchen scraps? Stop in and view our display on how to regrow these veggies and so many more. The first 12 people to view the display will also be able to paint a glass jar and take it home…
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…
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…
Celebrate Makers Day at Franklin Library. There will be take-and-make crafts, and S.T.E.M. activities revolving around our solar system. Bring a favorite picture or print and we’ll help you make it into a magnet! All ages welcome to participate while supplies last. No registration required. New Jersey Makers Day is a statewide event held at…
Happy First Day of Spring! Have a gardening tool you don’t need anymore? A baking dish you used for a party that’s now collecting dust? Bring your new or gently used gardening supplies or small household items and swap them for something new. No registration required. Stop by, drop off, and swap!
Come to the Louise Childs Library on March 19th at 5:30pm to watch Wonka! Popcorn will be provided but bring your own snacks if you wish! Wonka is rated PG and has a runtime of 112 minutes. Program Date: March 19th Program Start & End Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday evenings for a bedtime 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. This is a drop-in program. …
Come to the movies! On select Wednesday nights each month, the whole family is invited to the Dennis branch to enjoy a movie. Please note the ratings before signing up. January 10th, we’ll be playing Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland. Adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale about a girl who gets lost in a beautiful…
Can’t make storytime during the week? No worries! Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select Saturdays for storytime! All ages are welcome as we sing songs and read books before ending with a playtime. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. Program Dates: 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, 5/18, 5/25 Program Start…
On March 23rd at 10:30am, learn how to make a bird feeder at the Dennis branch using foods we eat too! All materials are provided. Peanut butter can be messy, so please dress accordingly. Registration is required. Please note: attendance for these events are limited; kindly call the library if you cannot make it. Our…
Attention STEM enthusiasts! March is New Jersey STEM Month and the Dennis branch is celebrating with a host of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs for kids of all ages. March 6th at 2:00pm: Children ages 7-12 are invited to plan and build a maze for a bot using planks, connectors, bumper balls, pinwheels, and…
Challenge yourself with different Origami projects and learn as you go. Instruction and supplies provided. All ages welcome. No registration required. Instruction provided by Origami enthusiast Carlo D’Ambrosi.
Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday evenings for a bedtime 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. This is a drop-in program. …
Enjoy midway fun for the whole family with thrilling rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tasty carnival eats. Admission and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on site ($2 cash discount) while supplies last or online before 5 pm April 18 for…
Shows, games, crafts and so much more! April 20 – 30 (closed 4/24) Free with purchase of museum tickets.
Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games and favorite fair food for the whole family. Admission and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on site ($2 cash discount) while supplies last or online before 5 pm May 1 for $29…
