All Together Summer Time Storytime for Toddlers @ Dennis

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

It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading,…

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Switch Gaming and Board Games for Tweens @ Dennis

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

On Saturday, July 1st at 2pm, enjoy playing games on the Nintendo Switch as well as an assortment of board games we have here at the Dennis Branch. You can also bring your own board games to play. Feel free to bring friends! You may be taking turns on the Switch, depending on the number…

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Teen Activity Nights @ Dennis

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

Attention teens! Wednesday nights don’t have to be boring. Come to the Dennis branch on the following Wednesday nights at 6pm to make and take some fun things.  Each teen that attends this program who is registered for the summer reading program will receive a raffle ticket for chance to win one of the summer reading…

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Ice Cream Making @ Dennis

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

Learn how to make your own ice cream! Join Miss Alana at the Dennis branch on Monday, June 26th at 1pm to learn how the delicious treat can be made at home without any special appliances. Milk products will be used so please be wary of any allergies.  This is a summer reading program.  Any…

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All Together Summer Time Storytime for Preschoolers @ Dennis

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

This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Each week we…

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All Together Summer Time Storytime for Toddlers at Dennis

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

Program Description: It’s time for All Together Now summer storytime! This storytime is developed especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, socialization with other young children and their caregivers. Each session of toddler storytime consists of a variety of activities that…

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All Together Now Summer Reading Kickoff @ Dennis

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

Join us in the community room as we kick off Summer Reading with the Pearl Observatory. Experience the Wonders of the Universe at the Dennis Branch! View the night sky in an inflatable planetarium. Locate planets, stars, constellations and more! You will be able to see the Milky Way and touch a meteorite. Afterwards, sign…

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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…

RE@D!

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

Readers Engage @ Dennis (RE@D!) will be meeting the 4th Friday in June to discuss our current group pick. The title for June is Every Summer After by Carly Fortune, available in print and as a downloadable eBook or eAudio. Click on the title to request a copy in your preferred format. Five summers to…

Campfire Bedtime Stories @ Dennis

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

Come by the Dennis branch 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, no need to register. Each child signed up for Summer Reading attending this program will receive a raffle ticket for a chance…

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…

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…

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…

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Summer Storytime @ Dennis

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

Come to the Dennis branch on June 19th at 11am to enjoy some stories about summer and then play with friends! Registration is requested but not mandatory. Program Date and Time: June 19th Program Start & End Time: 11am-11:45am

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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…

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How to Research the History of Your House @ Dennis

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

Have you ever wondered how old your house is? Who lived in it before you? How much has changed since it was originally built? Then this is the perfect program for you. Join Local History Librarian, Tara Schaberg, to learn about library resources and community records that can help you piece together the story of…

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The ABCs of Diabetes: Prevention and Maintenance Program @ Dennis

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

Diabetes is a common condition that can seriously affect your quality of life. The good news: it is possible to take charge and stop Diabetes in its tracks, and possibly prevent it from developing in the first place. Join Trixy Thibodeau, Health Educator from Newton Medical Center/Atlantic Health, to learn ways to prevent Diabetes; or…

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Children’s Author Visits the Dennis Branch

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, 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…

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