Come to the Louise Childs Library from Nov. 20th -30th for a Thanksgiving themed scavenger hunt! Find a leaf scattered around the library, write something you are grateful for on it and we will add it to our tree of thanks. Program Date and Time: November 20th- November 30th
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,…
Come to the Louise Childs Library for an evening of yoga! This program is open for any teen/tweens interested in yoga–all levels of experience welcome! Enjoy the many benefits of yoga while following along with a video designed especially for this age group. Please bring a towel or mat and water. Adults do not need…
For little ones ages 0-3 and any caregivers and family members. Toys will be out for tots to play with while adults get a chance to chat! Wednesdays through December, check the calendar for exact dates. No registration required.
Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of toddler storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children ages 18 months – 3 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November…
Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of preschool storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children ages 3 -5 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November 13th: Harvest/Thanksgiving…
Join Miss Gezi and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish! The program will take place on the following Thursdays from 12:00-12:45pm. The program will be geared for 3-5 year olds although younger siblings are welcome to attend! ¡Únase a Miss Gezi…
The program has been designed for children of all ages and their families with sensory sensitivities. Enjoy 20 minutes of stories, music, rhymes, and movement followed by 10 minutes of play. You are encouraged to bring your own comfort items or just enjoy the sensory toys available to use by us. Space is limited; registration…
Come into the Louise Childs Library from Dec. 1st – Dec 15th for a holiday scavenger hunt! Search around the children’s area for holiday themed items and receive a prize!
Learn to sew in a fun way! Students will learn the basics of sewing on a sewing machine while making a pet bandana. Come to the Louise Childs Library on Dec. 2nd at 10am to learn how to sew on a sewing machine! Join Kathy Kresnosky, retired teacher and sewing instructor, to learn the basics…
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…
Come to the Louise Childs Library on Monday, Dec. 4th at 10am for a movie and a snack! Watch The Grinch while enjoying a snack of juice and munchkins (feel free to bring your own snacks if you wish)! The movie has a PG rating and a run time of 90 minutes. Program Date: Monday,…
Come to the Louise Childs Library for a Lego Club geared towards little builders! The LEGOS and Duplos will be out for builders ages 0-6 to play and meet new friends. Great for families with little ones or those who homeschool! This is a drop-in event, registration not required. Program Dates: December 5th December 12th…
Come to the Louise Childs Library on the following dates for some fun crafts! Each day will be a different seasonal craft! Registration is required as supplies are limited. All materials will be provided. Program Dates: Tuesday, Nov. 14th Thursday, Nov. 16th Tuesday, Dec. 5th Thursday, Dec. 7th Program Start & End Time: 4:00pm –…
Come to the Louise Childs Library for an evening of yoga! This program is open for any teen/tweens interested in yoga–all levels of experience welcome! Enjoy the many benefits of yoga while following along with a video designed especially for this age group. Please bring a towel or mat and water. Adults do not need…
The LC Readers meet the first Wednesday of selected months from 10:30-11:30am. Books discussed focus on thought-provoking, enjoyable, contemporary literature with the occasional discussion of classical and notable nonfiction as well. For December we’ll discuss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith, available in regular and large print, and on audio CD. Click on…
Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of toddler storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children ages 18 months – 3 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November…
Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of preschool storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children ages 3 -5 years old. Themes: Week of November 6th: Goats Week of November 13th: Harvest/Thanksgiving…
Join Miss Gezi and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a bilingual storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish! The program will take place on the following Thursdays from 12:00-12:45pm. The program will be geared for 3-5 year olds although younger siblings are welcome to attend! ¡Únase a Miss Gezi…
Come to the Louise Childs Library on the following dates for some fun crafts! Each day will be a different seasonal craft! Registration is required as supplies are limited. All materials will be provided. Program Dates: Tuesday, Nov. 14th Thursday, Nov. 16th Tuesday, Dec. 5th Thursday, Dec. 7th Program Start & End Time: 4:00pm –…
