Middle School can be demanding on kids. The Dorothy Henry Library invites kids ages 11-13 to stop by the community room after school on Mondays and/or Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45 to decompress and hang out. Kids can work on homework, read, watch videos, play a game, do a craft or just hang out in a space…
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. Space is limited; registration is required. Program Dates: January 9th February 6th March 5th
Attention all tweens! Join us at the Main Library for a fun and relaxing time reading aloud together after school. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! Registration is recommended, but not required. Program Dates: Tuesdays, January through March January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th March 5th,…
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. Program Dates: 01/2, 1/9, 1/16,…
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…
On January 13th and February 10th 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. **There will be peanut butter used during this activity so please do not sign up…
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…
Middle School can be demanding on kids. The Dorothy Henry Library invites kids ages 11-13 to stop by the community room after school on Mondays and/or Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45 to decompress and hang out. Kids can work on homework, read, watch videos, play a game, do a craft or just hang out in a space…
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…
Middle School can be demanding on kids. The Dorothy Henry Library invites kids ages 11-13 to stop by the community room after school on Mondays and/or Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45 to decompress and hang out. Kids can work on homework, read, watch videos, play a game, do a craft or just hang out in a space…
Attention all tweens! Join us at the Main Library for a fun and relaxing time reading aloud together after school. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! Registration is recommended, but not required. Program Dates: Tuesdays, January through March January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th March 5th,…
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. Program Dates: 01/2, 1/9, 1/16,…
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 have an opportunity to talk among themselves. Space is limited; registration is required. Program Date: 2/28/24 Program Start & End Time: 4:30-5:00
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…
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 2nd at 11am: Children ages 7-12 are invited to plan and build a maze for a bot using planks, connectors, bumper balls, pinwheels, and…
MAR10 is Mario Day! Celebrate with us all week long by playing Super Mario Scavenger Hunt Bingo. Take a bingo card and search for Mario and his friends hiding around the library. Players who find enough characters to make bingo will get to pick a prize from our treasure chest! All ages welcome to play.…
