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 12th at 6pm: Teens ages 13-17 can make a life cycle of a star bookmark using beads to represent the different stages of a…
Children, tweens and teens 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 of shepherds; or Richard, a loveable black Lab. Reading aloud increases self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. These dogs are gentle…
New Jersey Makers Day is a statewide event held at over 250 libraries, museums and schools celebrating the inventor, maker, artist and scientist in us all. The Sussex-Wantage branch is participating in this special event on Wednesday, March 13th. We invite all youth to join us between the hours of 4-6 PM and let your…
Miss Gezi, retired Spanish teacher, will be available at the Louise Childs Library for anyone who needs help with their Spanish homework! Bring your assignments or just stop by if you need some extra tutoring! Space is limited, registration is strongly encouraged. If you can no longer attend, please call the library at 973-770-1000. If…
With Ms. Cara as your Dungeon Master and guide, leap into a dangerous world where reality is shaped by thoughts and ideals. Tell a story together with new friends, and figure out what is going wrong in the city of Sigil. Beginners welcome! All you need to bring is yourself and a willingness to roll…
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…
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…
Come to the Louise Childs Library on Saturday, March 16th for a fun Maker’s Day craft! Children will have the choice between making their own STEAM kaleidoscope or car. First come first come, while supplies last. Program Date: Sat. March 16th Program Start & End Time: 11:00-11:45am
Join Miss Savannah at 1:00 on Mondays for our Homeschool Book Club featuring Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters! This hour-long program will focus on language arts. The schedule will follow the three Rs: reviewing, reading and reflecting. This program is specifically designed for children at least 8 years old. Please do not register…
Celebrate NJ STEM Month* at the Main Library and prepare for the solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 with drop-in STEAM programs (while supplies last) for all ages in the community room throughout late March! Monday, March 18th from 4:00pm-4:30pm – Eclipse STEAM Jr.: Chalk Art Kids ages 3-7 can learn eclipses and create a…
Children, tweens and teens 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 of shepherds; or Richard, a loveable black Lab. Reading aloud increases self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. These dogs are gentle…
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…
Miss Gezi, retired Spanish teacher, will be available at the Louise Childs Library for anyone who needs help with their Spanish homework! Bring your assignments or just stop by if you need some extra tutoring! Space is limited, registration is strongly encouraged. If you can no longer attend, please call the library at 973-770-1000. If…
The Franklin Branch is looking for program ideas to host for free here at the library. If you are 11-18, you are welcome to join the Teen Advisory Board to help plan our programs and see events you want. (And get volunteer hours!) Program Dates: 2/15 3/21 4/18 5/18 6/20 Program Start & End Time:…
Life as a middle and high schooler can be incredibly stressful. Come to the library on select Saturdays to talk about ways we hold stress in our body and what we can do about that. We’ll learn some useful stretches you can do in a chair while you work on schoolwork, as well as some…
The Dungeon Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons for Teens – Saturday D&D for Teens at Franklin Branch Explore the multiverse in a D&D adventure, Planescape: Turn of Fortune’s Wheel. With Ms. Cara as your Dungeon Master and guide, leap into a dangerous world where reality is shaped by thoughts and ideals. Tell a story together with…
Join Miss Savannah at 1:00 on Mondays for our Homeschool Book Club featuring Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters! This hour-long program will focus on language arts. The schedule will follow the three Rs: reviewing, reading and reflecting. This program is specifically designed for children at least 8 years old. Please do not register…
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…
Celebrate NJ STEM Month* at the Main Library and prepare for the solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 with drop-in STEAM programs (while supplies last) for all ages in the community room throughout late March! Monday, March 18th from 4:00pm-4:30pm – Eclipse STEAM Jr.: Chalk Art Kids ages 3-7 can learn eclipses and create a…
Come to the Louise Childs Library on Tuesday, March 26th at 6pm to paint your own mandala suncatcher! All materials will be provided. Supplies are limited, registration is encouraged. Please note, paint will be used with this craft.
