Homeschool STEAM Club @ Dorothy Henry

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

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 technology and…

Free

Craft Hour @ Louise Childs

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

Come to the Louise Childs Library on the following Tuesdays for a Craft Hour! A variety of crafts and supplies will be available at each session. All materials will be provided but, since things might get messy, please bring a smock if you would like! Program Date and Time: Tuesdays @ 4pm 5/9 5/30 6/13

Free

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.

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 story time! Bring your best teddy and comfiest jammies, if you feel like it or just come as you are, and join us for a relaxing story time for the whole family to wind down on Tuesday evenings. Note the later…

Build A House The Wolf Can’t Blow Down (A STEM program) @ Dennis

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

Everyone knows the story of the three little pigs and the big, bad wolf. On June 14th at 5pm, come to the Dennis branch and see if you can build a house that the wolf can’t destroy! This is a STEM challenge for ages 7-12. Program Date and Time: June 14th Program Start & End…

Free

Westbury Carnival at Samanea

Samanea Mall 1500 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY, United States

Enjoy midway fun for the whole family with rides and games for all ages and a variety of classic carnival cuisine. Admission and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" and taller) are $35 on site Monday - Thursday and $40 Friday - Sunday while supplies last, or online before 5 pm Thurs.,…

Free admission and parking. Ride cost varies.

Sensory Playtime Thursday @ Franklin

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

Join us for a sensory-friendly program designed to offer children on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing issues or feel overwhelmed by noises or crowds opportunities to engage in social interaction while adults talk among themselves. Program Date and Time: April 20, 4pm May 18, 4pm June 15, 4pm

Free

Read to a Dog @ Franklin

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

Need an ear to listen to you? Children ages 5 and up are invited to read aloud to Bronson, our visiting Black Lab therapy dog! Each child will have 10 minutes to read to Bronson and maybe give him a pat or two. Be sure you arrive on time for your slot, with a book…

Watson Adventures’ Grand Central Scramble Scavenger Hunt For Kids

Grand Central Terminal 89 East 42nd Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for adults and kids 7 and up! Kids and adults work together to uncover the secrets of this amazing train station. To win, you’ll have to go nuts in the Whispering Gallery, learn a secret about the stars, find TV celebs in the food court, and learn…

$17.50 – $24.00

Warp and Weft: Fiber Demonstration @ Dorothy Henry

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

Join Miss Alana from the Dennis Library and Miss Savannah at Dorothy Henry on Saturday, June 17 at 11:00 am to explore how wool goes from sheared fibers to woven cloth. We’ll have hands-on demonstrations of spinning and weaving as we talk about how wool is processed into yarn and woven into cloth.

Free

Children’s Author Visits the Dorothy Henry Branch

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

Join local children’s author Dr. Sandra Gonsalves-Domond as she reads her second children’s book, Stella, the Stealthy, Stellar Squirrel in Spartanasha. Afterwards enjoy a “squirrely” kind of craft and the opportunity for questions and answers. Dr. Gonsalves-Domond has lived in Sussex County for over 35 years. She is a full-time academician, educator, and children’s book…

Free

Homeschool Book Club @ Dorothy Henry

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

Join Miss Savannah at 1:00 on Mondays for our Homeschool Book Club featuring Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! This hour-long program will focus on language arts. The schedule will follow the three Rs: reviewing, reading and reflecting. Participants will learn elements of literary theory like plot development and narration. The program will run for…

Free

LEGO Club @ Dennis

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

Builders ages 5 and up are invited to let their imaginations run wild as they work alone, or with other builders, to build with the library’s extensive LEGO collection. All materials must stay at the library, so bring a camera to capture your creations. LEGOs are provided so please don’t bring your own unless you…

Free

Sensory Play @ Main Library

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

Join us for a sensory-friendly program designed to offer children on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing issues or feel overwhelmed by noises or crowds opportunities to engage in social interaction while adults talk among themselves. Program Date and Time: The third Monday of the month, running March through June, 4:00pm-4:30pm Monday, March 20th, 4:00pm-4:30pm…

Free

Read to a Dog @ Dennis

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

  Granger in his favorite holiday sweater and surrounded by his favorite books Children ages 4-13 are invited to read aloud to our wonderful therapy dogs. Depending on the day, you’ll either find Kalvin, a wonderful German Shepherd; Granger, the most gentle Shepherd; or Richard, a loveable black Lab. Each participant gets 10 minutes of…

Learn to Knit or Crochet @ Louise Childs

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

Program Description: Come to the Louise Childs Library on the following Tuesdays at 4PM to learn how to knit or crochet! Miss Derenda will go over terminology and basic stitches. Materials will be provided as well as a simple pattern to make your first project! Already know how to knit or crochet? Come on in…

Free

Bedtime Storytime @ LC

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

Join Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs Library on June 20th at 7pm for a special evening storytime! Come dressed in your comfiest pajamas and bring your favorite stuffy, or just come as you are, and join us for a relaxing story time for the whole family. Program Date and Time: June 20th Program Start…

Summer Solstice Bedtime Stories @ Main Library

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

Join Miss Kim at the Main Library on Tuesday, June 20th at 7pm for a night of special summer stories! Wear your comfiest pajamas and bring your favorite stuffy (or come as you are!) to join us for relaxing stories as we prepare to welcome in the summer solstice. No registration required. Program Date and…

Sensory Friendly Story Time @ Dorothy Henry

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

This program has been designed for children of all ages and their families with sensory sensitivities. Enjoy 20 minutes of stories, music, rhymes, and movement followed by 10 minutes of play. You are encouraged to bring your own comfort items or enjoy the sensory toys the library has available. Program Date and Time: 2:00 PM…

Free

Summer Reading Registration @ Dennis

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

On Wednesday, June 21st from 2-5:30pm and Saturday, June 24th from 12-3pm, visit our registration table at Dennis Branch to get registered for Summer Reading and grab your Summer Reading kit! Kids who register at our table during these times will also receive a small prize to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Program…