Book Buddies @ Franklin

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

Program Description: One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with Ms. Cara or a Teen Volunteer to read age-appropriate material they select (on their own or with a parent/guardian). Read or be read to, you choose! A small prize will be awarded at the end of each…

Free

Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage

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

Children ages 3-10 are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to Harley, a wonderful, certified therapy dog. Each child will have 10-15 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Harley is a great listener, and never interrupts. Children who read aloud gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Register for…

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…

Reading Buddies via Zoom

All Virtual Events

Do you need a little bit of help completing your summer reading goals? Do you do better reading with a friend, or family member? Do you love to read or listen to stories? If you answer yes to any of these questions, Book Buddies Summer Reading program might be a great program for you!!!! Book…

Free

Book Buddies @ Franklin

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

Program Description: One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with Ms. Cara or a Teen Volunteer to read age-appropriate material they select (on their own or with a parent/guardian). Read or be read to, you choose! A small prize will be awarded at the end of each…

Free

Homeschool STEAM Club @ Dorothy Henry

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

Program Description: 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…

Free

Book Buddies @ Dorothy Henry

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

One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with Ms. Savannah or a Teen Volunteer to read age-appropriate material they select (on their own or with a parent/guardian). Read or be read to, you choose! A small prize will be awarded at the end of each session. The…

Free

Book Buddies @ Main Library

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

One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with Miss Kim to read age-appropriate material they select (on their own or with a parent/guardian). Read or be read to, you choose! A small prize will be awarded at the end of each session. The Book Buddies Program runs…

Free

Read to a Dog @ Louise Childs

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

Children ages 5-10 are invited to read aloud to certified therapy dogs. Each child gets a full, 10-minutes of one-to-one reading time. The dogs are wonderful listeners and never criticize. The children gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Each child signs up for a specific time slot – 4:00, 4:15,…

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 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. Program Date and Time: Tuesdays…

Book Buddies @ Dorothy Henry

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

One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with Ms. Savannah or a Teen Volunteer to read age-appropriate material they select (on their own or with a parent/guardian). Read or be read to, you choose! A small prize will be awarded at the end of each session. The…

Free

Virtual Book Club Buddies

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

Summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17! Join Miss Derenda or a teen volunteer virtually for Book Club Buddies, where in a small group setting, we will read an easy reader book (books provided) together each week. Recommended for children ages 5-12. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! At the…

Free

Book Club Buddies @ Dennis

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

Join Miss Alana at the Dennis Library for Book Club Buddies, where in a small group setting, we will read an easy reader book (books provided) together each week. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! At the end of each session, readers will get to choose a small prize from the treasure chest.…

Free

PJ Movie Night @ Sussex-Wantage

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

Put on your comfy clothes (even if that’s pajamas!) and cuddle up in our community room for a viewing of Puss In Boots: The Last Wish at Sussex-Wantage.  Bring blankets and snacks, and make yourself at home while enjoying this family-friendly movie. No registration required. ©Disney Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure…

Campfire Bedtime Stories @ Dennis

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

Come by the Dennis branch at 6:30pm on Wednesday, August 23rd to hear some bedtime stories around the (not real!) campfire. Wear your comfiest pajamas if you’d like. You know Miss Alana will be wearing hers! All ages welcome but toddler through elementary school recommended. Program Date and Time: August 23rd Program Start & End…

Free

Virtual Book Buddies through Louise Childs

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

One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with Miss Derenda or a teen volunteer to read age-appropriate material they select (on their own or with a parent/guardian). Read or be read to, you choose! A small prize will be awarded at the end of each session which…

Free

Book Club Buddies @ Franklin

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

Join Ms. Cara at the Franklin Library for Book Club Buddies, where in a small group setting, we will read an easy reader book (books provided) together each week. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! At the end of each session, readers will get to choose a small prize from the treasure chest.…

Free

Morning Munchkin Matinee @ Dennis

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

Come to the Dennis Branch Library on Friday, August 25th at 10am for a movie and a snack! Stay cool in the air conditioning watching Anna and Elsa in “Frozen” and enjoy a snack of juice and Munchkins (or bring your own snacks if you wish)! The movie has a PG rating and a run…

Free

E. Louise Childs Friends of the Library Book Sale

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

Books, movies, music and more! Bargains galore for every age and interest. All proceeds benefit special library programs and purchases sponsored by the Friends of the E. Louise Childs Library. Donations to the sale can be dropped off at Louise Childs from Monday, August 7-Saturday, August 19. The Friends are accepting the following items in…