Makers Day: Spring Fling Jewelry Workshop @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Join Joan and Val for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll create a beaded necklace, bracelet, key chain, or purse dangle. You choose! Skills learned include basic jewelry design, finishing techniques, and working with clasps, crimps, and jump rings. This is a “NO Knot Class.” All supplies provided. Space limited. Registration begins March 2.…

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Makers Day: Books Arts with Alice Brees @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Join in as Alice shows the group how to transform old books into works of art. During today’s class you’ll use old Reader’s Digest book covers, other old book pages and decorative scrapbook paper to create a lovely floral scene for display. All supplies provided. Registration begins March 2. If you register and then cannot attend,…

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Makers Day: The Language of Flowers @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Horticulture Therapist Linda Kluge  explains the meaning behind different flowers, then leads the group in creating personalized tussie-mussie bouquets! What’s a tussie-mussie? Join us and find out. Fresh flowers and other supplies provided. Space limited. Registration begins March 2. If you register and then cannot attend, please call the library at 973 948-3660, ext. 3418…

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Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new…

Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

This storytime is developed specially for children ages 3 – 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. Registration is required for…

Free

Early Spring Toddler Storytime @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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. Week of Feb 19 Socks (no program for Dennis…

Free

MAKERS DAY @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Join in on Makers Day fun at the Main Library! NJ Makers Day celebrates maker cultures across New Jersey. Hands-on crafts and activities, as well as make and take crafts, will be available all day. Friday, March 15th St. Patrick’s Day Agamographs (kids) all day in the children’s area – in this optical illusion, color…

European River Cruising in England, France & Germany @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Travel Advisor Christy Mahon will help you set your itinerary for cruise vacations in England, France, and Germany. Christy will highlight the history, culture, beer, wine, food, and the best sightseeing options for major cities and pastoral countryside towns. River cruise vacations will be featured. Light refreshments will be served. Please register in advance so…

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How Can I Help You? @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Author Laura Sims will read and discuss passages from her latest novel, How Can I Help You?  A New Jersey resident, Ms. Sims is a part-time Reference Librarian, novelist and award-winning poet. Her novel is set in a small town library! . . .the library will never look quite the same after readers turn the…

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Sussex County Library Needlers @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Needlers are open to anyone with a love of handiwork—knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and counted cross stitchers are all welcome! Share patterns, learn new stitches and make new friends. New members always welcome. No registration required.

Level Up Your Yoga @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Laura, a.k.a. The Traveling Yogi, is back by popular demand! Join Laura the traveling yogi for a multi-level yoga class designed to increase your strength, flexibility and balance. The postures will challenge both beginner and advanced students alike. Options will be given with most poses so that participants can customize their own yoga experience. Yoga –…

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Tiny Tots Playtime @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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.       Program Dates: Wednesdays, January through March Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 Wednesday,…

Be-TWEEN the Pages Book Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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,…

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Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Mah Jongg is complex, compelling and fun! Do you know how to play? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited to the Community Room at Main Library to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always…

Monday Fun Day – Game On! @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Enjoy a mental challenge and play nicely with your peers! Join our core group of gamesters to play cards and chat. Board games also available. Just bring your competitive nature and sense of fun! The group meets most Mondays at 1:00, and new players are always welcome. This is a drop-in game time for adults,…

Watercolor Painting Workshop with Regina Orr @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Follow along as Regina guides you, step-by-step, to completing a seasonally-themed watercolor painting. All supplies provided. This class is for adults. All levels of artist are welcome. Class size is limited to allow for more personalized instruction. If you register and then can’t make it, please give us a call at 973 948-3660 option 4,…

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Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new…

Early Spring Pre-K Storytime @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

This storytime is developed specially for children ages 3 – 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. Registration is required for…

Free

Early Spring Toddler Storytime @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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. Week of Feb 19 Socks (no program for Dennis…

Free

Walking the Appalachian Trail in NJ @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Nearly every thru-hiker I meet tells me how surprised and delighted they are with New Jersey’s section of the Appalachian Trail. -George Lightcap Join veteran hiker George Lightcap for a virtual hike down the Appalachian Trail from the Delaware Water Gap to Bellvale Mountain. George shares the views, significant landmarks, and flora and fauna of…

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