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…
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.…
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…
One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with 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 Book Buddies Program…
Readers Engage @ Dennis (RE@D!) meets in-person the third Friday of each month to discuss our current group pick. The title for August is The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin, available in regular and large print. Click on the title to request a copy in your preferred format. Follows three lonely strangers in a…
If you have questions about parenting Project Self-Sufficiency (PSS) is here to help. Sign up below for an individual counseling session where you can ask questions and learn more about what PSS can do for you. When registering for your preferred timeslot, note that the confirmation email you receive will confirm your appointment is from…
Sometimes the younger kids want the chance to become LEGO Master Builders too! Ages 4 to 8 with a passion for building with normal sized (not Duplo) LEGOs can join Miss Alana on August 2nd, 16th, and 30th from 2pm to 3pm to make all sorts of creations. They are invited to let their imaginations…
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…
One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with 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 Book Buddies Program…
If you have questions about parenting Project Self-Sufficiency (PSS) is here to help. Sign up below for an individual counseling session where you can ask questions and learn more about what PSS can do for you. When registering for your preferred timeslot, note that the confirmation email you receive will confirm your appointment is from…
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…
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…
Calling all adult crafters: do you Crochet, knit, cross-stitch or embroider? Perhaps needlepoint is your forte. A brand new group focusing on the art of needlework crafts is forming. Join branch librarian Sara Branagan and share projects you are currently working on or those you’d like to complete in the future. Learn new stitches or…
Join us for fabulous food, fun and laughter while we explore the recipes that make New Jersey great. Our cookbooks for August are: Dishing Up New Jersey by John Holl (click here to download the eBook from hoopla) The New Jersey Food Truck Cookbook by Patrick Lombardi & Vincent Parisi (click here to download the…
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…
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 how to fly (paper)! Visit the Dennis branch on Wednesday, July 5th at 2pm to learn how to make origami flying discs, paper airplanes, and other things that move. All material will be provided. Registration not necessary. Recommended for children ages 7-12. Each child who is registered for the summer reading program that attends…
Come to the Dennis branch on Monday, July 3rd at 3pm to make your own sand art! All materials are provided. Registration is required. Recommended for children ages 5+. Program Date and Time: Monday, July 3rd Program Start & End Time: 3pm-3:30pm
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…
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…
