Preschool Programs
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Preschool Story Time
Books, games, activities, and a craft in this 40 minute program for kids ages 3 - 6 (not entering kindergarten) and their siblings. Please register for each week separately as space is limited. |
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Mondays - from June 28 to July 26
(closed July 5) |
10:00 AM |
Main Library |
Registration begins June 14 |
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| Say It With a Song Jean Goldfarb invites you to sing, clap, dance and move along to a medley of children's folk songs including: Puff the magic dragon, This land is your land and Shake your sillies, in this one hour program. The program is limited to 20. |
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| July 8 |
10:00 AM |
Sussex-Wantage Library |
Registration begins June 28 |
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Parent/Child Play Date A new program where parent and child can work and play together, while also introducing the parent to some of the many resources available to them in the task of parenting a toddler. There are five sessions per workshop. For more information please call Debbie Jack at 973-948-3660, ext. 3413. |
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| Fridays, July 9 - August 6 |
10:00 AM |
Main Library |
Registration begins June 28 |
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Red Cross Discovery Bear Program
With help from the Sussex County Red Cross, learn about how to keep healthy and safe from germs. For children ages 3 through 6 and parents. Visit the Sussex County Red Cross Website - click HERE. |
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| Monday, July 12 |
1:30 PM |
Main Library |
No registration required. |
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Fish and a Fishbowl
Pre-school story-time and craft featuring "the pout-pout fish" for 3 - 5 year olds. The kids will also decorate their own fish cookie w/icing and small candies. |
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| Friday, July 16 |
10:00 AM |
Sussex-Wantage Library |
Registration begins July 7 |
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Drop In Crafts
Drop In Crafts will be available for children, 3 through 8 years old, accompanied by an adult. |
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| Tuesday, July 20 |
9:00 AM - noon |
Dorothy Henry Library |
No registration required. |
| Tuesday, July 27 |
9:00 AM - noon |
Dorothy Henry Library |
No registration required. |
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Creepy, Crawly Critters
Pre-school story-time about bugs for 3 - 5 year olds! The kids will make their own creepy, crawly bug! |
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| Friday, July 23 |
10:00 AM |
Sussex-Wantage Library |
Registration begins July 13 |
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Water All the Time Network (WAWA) Puppet Show
Presented by Tina Berchak and Co. for children ages 3 - 10, . Three classmates from the WAWA (All Water All the time Network) will be teaching about the water cycle in a fun and entertaining way. Presented by kids for kids. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult. |
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| Wednesday, July 28 |
10:30 AM |
Louise Childs Library |
Registration begins June 7 |
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The Traveling Tales of Water Pollution
Lisa Dunne, Watershed Ambassador for the Upper Delaware Watershed Region, will lead a 45 minute program for 6-6th graders, which includes an enjoyable story time and other hands-on activities that show how our water bodies are all connected and how pollution travels from our neighborhood all the way to the ocean. Programs are limited to 30. |
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| Thursday,
June 24 |
11:00 AM |
Louise Childs Library |
Registration begins June 7 |
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Make a Splash Read-alouds
Books, games, activities, and a craft for kids entering grades K - 3 and their siblings. Please register for each week separately as space is limited. The program runs about 45 minutes. Programs are limited to 30. |
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| Tuesdays - from June 29 to July 27 |
10:00 AM |
Sussex-Wantage Library |
Registration begins June 14 |
| Wednesdays - from June 30 to July 28 |
10:00 AM |
Dorothy Henry Library |
Registration begins June 14 |
| Thursdays - from July 1 to July 29 |
10:00 AM |
Main Library |
Registration begins June 14 |
| Thursdays - from July 1 to July 29 |
10:00 AM |
E. Louise Childs Library |
Registration begins June 14 |
| Fridays - from July 2 to July 30 |
10:00AM |
Franklin Library |
Registration begins June 14 |
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| Make a Splash Workshops Books, games, activities, and a craft for kids entering grades 4 - 6 and their siblings. Please register for each week separately as space is limited. The program runs about 45 minutes. Programs are limited to 30. |
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| Tuesdays - from June 29 to July 27 |
1:30 PM |
Sussex-Wantage Library |
Registration begins June 14 |
| Wednesdays - from June 30 to July 28 |
1:30 PM |
Dorothy Henry Library |
Registration begins June 14 |
| Thursdays - from July 1 to July 29 |
1:30 PM |
Main Library |
Registration begins June 14 |
| Thursdays - from July 1 to July 29 |
1:30 PM |
E. Louise Childs Library |
Registration begins June 14 |
| Fridays - from July 2 to July 30 |
1:30 PM |
Franklin Library |
Registration begins June 14 |
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Drop In Crafts
For children entering grades K - 6, visit the Franklin Library anytime between 10 and 1 to make a craft of your choice. Supplies provided to make projects. |
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| Wednesday, July 7 |
10:00 AM -1:00 PM |
Franklin Library |
No registration required. |
| Wednesday, July 21 |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Franklin Library |
No registration required. |
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Art for the Fair
Did you ever dream of eyeing your work of art upon the walls and on the pillars in the Richard’s Building at the New Jersey State Fair? Local artist and educator Lisa Hirkaler will help you prepare two pieces to enter into the NJ State Fair – a painting and a sculpture.
A $5 materials fee will be collected for each class. You may attend one class or all three classes. For children ages 6 – 11.
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| Thursdays -
July 8, July 22 and/or July 29 |
11:00 AM - Noon |
Sussex-Wantage Library |
Registration begins June 30 |
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Event July 2010
We can’t celebrate water without Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon - god of the Sea! We’ll have games, activities, and light refreshments for kids entering grades 4 through 6.
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| Friday,
July 9 |
1:30 PM |
Main Library |
Registration begins June 21 |
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| A Tea Party! Ruby receives an invitation to have tea with the Queen on Sunday and must bring her very best manners. Will Ruby be ready in time? Based on the children's book Tea for Ruby written by Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York and Robin Preiss Glasse, illustrator of the Fancy Nancy books. For grades K - 3. |
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| Tuesday, July 13 |
2:00 PM |
Franklin Library |
Registration begins July 1 |
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| BOOKS ON ICE — Skylands Ice World Book Group! Kids who are entering grades 4-6 are invited to meet at Skylands Ice World for an activity and book discussion. You can then skate for half-price from 7:30-9:30! Thank you Skylands Ice World! |
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| Wednesday, July 14 |
6:00 PM |
Skylands Ice World |
Register by calling
973-948-3660 |
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| LEGO CLUB. For children in grades K through 6, The 1 1/2 hour program will meet the third Saturday of each month, with a theme, a book talk and an hour of LEGO creating. |
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| Saturday, July 17 & August 21 |
10:30 AM |
Main Library |
Registration began in March and continues. |
| Saturday, July 17 & August 21 |
1:30 PM |
Main Library |
Registration began in March and continues. |
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Red Cross Water Safety Class
The Red Cross will be here to talk to children ages 5 - 10 about water safety, followed by Ms. Diane who will read a story and share books about water safety. Visit the Sussex County Red Cross Website - click HERE. |
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| Monday, July 19 |
1:30 PM |
Main Library |
No registration required. |
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Wet-Fun-Funky Beads
Learn how to make fiber beads with Lisa Hirkaler and then turn them into funky jewelry! Program is open to children ages 6 and up. |
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| Wednesday, July 21 |
11:00 AM |
Sussex-Wantage Library |
Registration begins July 13 |
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| Ahoy there Mateys! Landlubbers get on board. Buccaneers will listen to pirate adventures and songs and make a pirate craft. For grades K - 3. |
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| Tuesday, July 27 |
2:00 PM |
Franklin Library |
Registration begins July 12 |
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Water All the Time Network (WAWA) Puppet Show
Presented by Tina Berchak and Co. for children ages 3 - 10, . Three classmates from the WAWA (All Water All the time Network) will be teaching about the water cycle in a fun and entertaining way. Presented by kids for kids. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult. |
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| Wednesday, July 28 |
10:30 AM |
Louise Childs Library |
Registration begins June 7 |
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Family Wii Game Night! Bring the entire family to play with our Wii game system! We will start off with Wii Sports. First Wednesday of each month Please register for each session separately as space is limited. |
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Wednesday, July 7 & August 4 |
6:30 PM |
Main Library |
Registration begins May 17 |
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Sign a Story
Educator Jessie Musilli will bring our picture book favorites alive not by word, but by signing. Learn how to share children’s favorites such as Bill Martin’s Brown Bear, Brown Bear and Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar, using not only expression, but also sign language. You may sign up for all classes, or sign up individually. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wed. July 7th: Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Bill Martin, Jr.
Tues. July 13th: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Tues. July 20th: The Handmade Alphabet by Laura Rankin
Wed. August 4th: Various Counting Stories
Wed. August 11th: Ten Little Rubber Ducks by Eric Carle
Wed. August 18th: We all Go Traveling By Sheena Roberts |
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7:00 PM |
Sussex-Wantage Library |
Registration is required |
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Perrine and Davis with Mike Lawlor
The Friends welcome Debbie Davis with Matt Perrine, featuring local guitarist Mike Lawlor for an evening of American pop favorites. Debbie and Mike have performed globally and have recorded with greats Bruce Hornsby, Eric Clapton and Bonnie Raitt. They have also appeared on several episodes of HBO’s critically acclaimed TREME. Most recently they both performed at Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved into the library’s community room. |
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| Friday, July 9 |
7:00 PM |
Sussex-Wantage Library |
Registration is required |
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As You Like It
Banished by her cruel uncle, Rosalind must disguise herself as a boy and flee to the Forest of Arden. In this fairytale setting, surrounded by courtiers and fools, shepherds and outlaws, the plucky Rosalind becomes a catalyst for change, bringing about laughter, love, and reconciliation. This ever-popular Shakespeare comedy, As You Like It, is directed by Abigail Isaac, and presented by New Jersey Shakespeare’s Next Stage Ensemble. Recommended for adults and children ages 8 and up. |
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| Saturday, July 10 |
7:00 PM |
Sussex-Wantage Library |
Registration is required |
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| PJ Story Time Bring the whole family to story time! Kids may come in pajamas (or not) and hear some great stories. Stay for the entire hour, or less, depending on your family's schedule. For children aged 3 and up and their caregivers. Limited to 30 children. Second Tuesday of each month. |
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| Tuesday, July 13 & August 10 |
7:00 PM |
Main Library |
Registration is ongoing. |
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What Should I Know Before I Bring Home A Pet
Dr. Costlow, owner of the Newton Veterinary Hospital, will present a discussion on What I Should Know Before I Bring Home a Pet and General Pet Knowlege. This will be followed by a question and answer period. Gather up your family and your questions and put Dr. Costlow to the test asking him anything and everything about pets. The program is limited to 50. |
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| Tuesday, July 20 |
11:00 AM |
Main Library |
Registration begins July 5 |
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Fresh Water Fishing
Teen volunteer, John Michael Halbig will be presenting his 4H project on Fresh Water Fishing. This will include info on how to fish, what kind of equipment to use, and fishing safety. It will be followed by Ms. Diane who will present books about fishing. The entire family is invited. |
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| Wednesday, July 21 |
3:30 PM |
Main Library |
No registration required. |
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Explore Life in the Freshwater Lakes and Streams of Sussex County
Explore the diversity of life in the freshwater lakes and streams of Sussex County with Kate Foord of High Point State Park. We will explore how water quality can be determined by organisms that live in the water and play a game that explores the process of insect development . Kids can explore adaptations by creating their own "critter". |
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| Wednesday, July 28 |
3:15 PM |
Main Library |
Registration begins July 12 |
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American Girl Movie
An American Girl Movie will be shown and popcorn served. The title is to be announced. Kids of all ages are invited. |
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| Saturday, August 7 |
10:30 AM |
Main Library |
Registration begins July 26 |
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Barbara and J.B in Concert
The Friends’ welcome soprano Barbara Smith-Davis, bass J.B. Davis, and pianist extraordinaire Tom Booth for an evening of music including favorites from Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter, Neil Diamond as well as popular songs from Italy, France, Germany and Russia. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved into the library’s community room. |
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| Saturday, August 14 |
7:00 PM |
Sussex-Wantage Library |
Registration begins August 1 |
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