Children's Programs are open to Wayne residents only.
Register online from the Events Calendar by clicking on the date of the program and title of the event. if it's virtual, you will be sent an invite.
View the current kids calendar - October 2025 - November 2025
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**Programs are open to Wayne residents only, unless otherwise noted and are held either virtually or at Wayne Public Library. Registration can be done online at waynepubliclibrary.org beginning at 7:00 AM on the registration date. Note: If you are unable to attend a program, please kindly call the library in advance. This will allow others on the waiting list to attend and will prevent waste of materials. Thank you!
Fall Story Times 2025- (Wayne Residents Only) - View the flyer
WAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY
Register online beginning Monday, September 8th @ 7 AM.
**CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS.**
Story Time for All Ages (Indoor) begins Wednesday Sept 24
Wednesdays @ 10:45 AM
This class will feature stories and songs adapted for children up to 5 years old.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time (Indoor) begins Tuesday Sept 23 or Wednesday Sept 24
Tuesdays @ 10:00 AM OR Wednesdays @ 10:00 AM
Fun for you and your baby/toddler with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, puppets, stories & more.
For babies and toddlers 6 months to 23 months.
Story Time for 2s (Indoor) begins Tuesday Sept 23 or Thursday Sept 25
Tuesdays @ 11:00 AM OR Thursdays @ 10:00 AM
This story time session is for children who have outgrown Itsy Bitsy, but are not yet ready for the 3 & up class. We will take elements from both Itsy Bitsy and our 3 & up class to create a special class just for twos!
For children age 2
Story Time for 3s, 4s, & 5s (Indoor) begins Monday Sept 22 or Thursday Sept 25
Mondays @ 10:30 AM OR Thursdays @ 1:15 PM
This class features longer stories, songs, flannels, guessing games, finger plays and more!
For children ages 3, 4, & 5
Story Time at Shai Shacknai Memorial Park begins Wednesday Oct 2
Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM
Stop by Shai shacknai Memorial Park after school on Wednesdays for stories & songs. Shai Shacknai Park is located at 55 Greenrale Avenue in Wayne. No registration is necessary. If you are unsure about the weather, please give us a call to see if class has been cancelled.
For children of all ages.
*SPECIAL PLAYTIME*
Free Play Fridays in the Story Time Room *NOT A STRUCTURED STORY TIME*
Every Friday from 9:30-11:45 AM (Playtime is ongoing throughout the year.)
Free Play Fridays is a special, unstructured play time for infants and toddlers. The Story Time Room will be open and toys and books will be provided by the library. Drop in anytime between 9:30-11:45 on Fridays. Your little one will get to know other little ones! No sign up is necessary.
For babies and toddlers through 3 years old with an adult.
WAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY
Register online beginning Monday, September 8th @ 7 AM.
**CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS.**
Story Time for All Ages (Indoor) begins Wednesday Sept 24
Wednesdays @ 10:45 AM
This class will feature stories and songs adapted for children up to 5 years old.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time (Indoor) begins Tuesday Sept 23 or Wednesday Sept 24
Tuesdays @ 10:00 AM OR Wednesdays @ 10:00 AM
Fun for you and your baby/toddler with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, puppets, stories & more.
For babies and toddlers 6 months to 23 months.
Story Time for 2s (Indoor) begins Tuesday Sept 23 or Thursday Sept 25
Tuesdays @ 11:00 AM OR Thursdays @ 10:00 AM
This story time session is for children who have outgrown Itsy Bitsy, but are not yet ready for the 3 & up class. We will take elements from both Itsy Bitsy and our 3 & up class to create a special class just for twos!
For children age 2
Story Time for 3s, 4s, & 5s (Indoor) begins Monday Sept 22 or Thursday Sept 25
Mondays @ 10:30 AM OR Thursdays @ 1:15 PM
This class features longer stories, songs, flannels, guessing games, finger plays and more!
For children ages 3, 4, & 5
Story Time at Shai Shacknai Memorial Park begins Wednesday Oct 2
Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM
Stop by Shai shacknai Memorial Park after school on Wednesdays for stories & songs. Shai Shacknai Park is located at 55 Greenrale Avenue in Wayne. No registration is necessary. If you are unsure about the weather, please give us a call to see if class has been cancelled.
For children of all ages.
*SPECIAL PLAYTIME*
Free Play Fridays in the Story Time Room *NOT A STRUCTURED STORY TIME*
Every Friday from 9:30-11:45 AM (Playtime is ongoing throughout the year.)
Free Play Fridays is a special, unstructured play time for infants and toddlers. The Story Time Room will be open and toys and books will be provided by the library. Drop in anytime between 9:30-11:45 on Fridays. Your little one will get to know other little ones! No sign up is necessary.
For babies and toddlers through 3 years old with an adult.
Registration begins Friday, Sept. 26 at 7AM for most programs.
Science Fun! Reading & Craft (Volunteer Program)
The Food Chain - Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
A teen volunteer will be covering aspects of science in readings and have associated crafts.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 4th.
The Food Chain - Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
A teen volunteer will be covering aspects of science in readings and have associated crafts.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 4th.
Spookily Fun Scary Stories & Halloween Bingo
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM (approx.)
Join us in celebrating the spooky season with some Halloween stories, bingo & snacks! Costumes welcomed (but not required)
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 8.
Space is limited.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM (approx.)
Join us in celebrating the spooky season with some Halloween stories, bingo & snacks! Costumes welcomed (but not required)
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 8.
Space is limited.
Tasty Tots (Ages 2 - 4 )
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:20 PM OR 4:30 - 4:50 PM
Come make a haunted healthy Halloween treat!!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:20 PM OR 4:30 - 4:50 PM
Come make a haunted healthy Halloween treat!!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
For All Programs: Register online starting Friday, October 24th at 7:00 AM
WIN TICKETS FOR RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER AT THE GROWING STAGE THEATER:
Enter our in-person raffle to win 2 tickets to see Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at the Growing Stage Theater. Raffle runs from Nov. 3-10, 2025.Winner will be called Nov. 11th.**The performance dates are Dec.5-21,2025. Winner will choose a date.**
Enter our in-person raffle to win 2 tickets to see Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at the Growing Stage Theater. Raffle runs from Nov. 3-10, 2025.Winner will be called Nov. 11th.**The performance dates are Dec.5-21,2025. Winner will choose a date.**
Lego Lab (Gr. K-5)
Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Let's build together in the Lego Lab! We'll try a quick group challenge, make a "theme" based build, or have some free play!
Open to Wayne children in grades K-5.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Let's build together in the Lego Lab! We'll try a quick group challenge, make a "theme" based build, or have some free play!
Open to Wayne children in grades K-5.
Afternoon Children’s Movie
Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 1:30-3:15 PM (Approx.)
Families can join us to watch the Disney Pixar movie Coco. Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of
the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. Rated: PG ; Runtime: 105 min
Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 1:30-3:15 PM (Approx.)
Families can join us to watch the Disney Pixar movie Coco. Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of
the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. Rated: PG ; Runtime: 105 min
Animal Science STEM Project
Mondays: November 3, 2025 OR November 24, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Join Ms. Kirsten from Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Passaic County in making a fun animal science themed STEM project.
Open to Wayne children in grades K-3rd.
Mondays: November 3, 2025 OR November 24, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Join Ms. Kirsten from Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Passaic County in making a fun animal science themed STEM project.
Open to Wayne children in grades K-3rd.
The LearnAI Program: Two Part SeriesMondays: November 3 & November 10, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Abdullah Zahir, founder and teacher of the “The LearnAI Program” will help students through this program to have an understanding of AI .
NOTE: This programs has 2 parts (Part 1: 11/3 & Part 2: 11/10). Children must register for both sessions. Open to Wayne children and young adults from grades 3rd-7th.
Abdullah Zahir, founder and teacher of the “The LearnAI Program” will help students through this program to have an understanding of AI .
NOTE: This programs has 2 parts (Part 1: 11/3 & Part 2: 11/10). Children must register for both sessions. Open to Wayne children and young adults from grades 3rd-7th.
Paper Plate Craft Club & Stories
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 PM at 3:00-3:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette & Miss Emily for a story & a craft! Open to Wayne children ages 3-5.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 PM at 3:00-3:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette & Miss Emily for a story & a craft! Open to Wayne children ages 3-5.
Heart Heroes: The Amazing Journey Inside You
Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Join us for Heart Heroes and discover how your heart works like a pump to send energy and air throughout your body! Hands-on STEM activities to follow.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd-6th grade.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Join us for Heart Heroes and discover how your heart works like a pump to send energy and air throughout your body! Hands-on STEM activities to follow.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd-6th grade.
Kids: Book Buddies
Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Sign up for the new Book Buddies program where you will be paired up with a reading mentor. Your teen guide will encourage your reading skills.
Open to Wayne children in grades kindergarten-4.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Sign up for the new Book Buddies program where you will be paired up with a reading mentor. Your teen guide will encourage your reading skills.
Open to Wayne children in grades kindergarten-4.
Kids’ Paint Artytime Autumn Painting
Friday, November 7, 2025 at 3:15-4:15 PM
Join Miss Wendy in creating a fun fall painting. Open to Wayne children in grades K-3. Space is limited.
Friday, November 7, 2025 at 3:15-4:15 PM
Join Miss Wendy in creating a fun fall painting. Open to Wayne children in grades K-3. Space is limited.
Saturday Stories & Songs with Miss Melissa
Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:15-10:45 AM
Join Miss Melissa on a special Saturday morning for stories and songs! Open to Wayne children from 6 months up to 5 years old.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:15-10:45 AM
Join Miss Melissa on a special Saturday morning for stories and songs! Open to Wayne children from 6 months up to 5 years old.
Pokémon Meet Up!
Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 12:00-2:00 PM
Mr. Dan, Pokémon expert, will be on hand to assist children at the meet-up! *You can drop in or stay during the program hours.*
Open to Wayne children ages 7-12.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 12:00-2:00 PM
Mr. Dan, Pokémon expert, will be on hand to assist children at the meet-up! *You can drop in or stay during the program hours.*
Open to Wayne children ages 7-12.
ClubSciKidz- STEM Project
Monday, November 10, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Come and make a fun STEM project! Open to Wayne children in grades K-2.
Monday, November 10, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Come and make a fun STEM project! Open to Wayne children in grades K-2.
Healthy Turkey Snack
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join ShopRite Dietitian, Miss Kamryn, in making a healthy turkey snack. Open to Wayne children ages 4-6.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join ShopRite Dietitian, Miss Kamryn, in making a healthy turkey snack. Open to Wayne children ages 4-6.
Little Spanish Scholars: Bilingual Storytime
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish Story Time.
Open to Wayne children ages 2-5.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish Story Time.
Open to Wayne children ages 2-5.
Yoga for Kids
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:45-11:15 AM
Kelly from The Mindfulnest Co. Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids!
Open to Wayne children ages 2-5. Space is limited. Please bring a mat or towel.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:45-11:15 AM
Kelly from The Mindfulnest Co. Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids!
Open to Wayne children ages 2-5. Space is limited. Please bring a mat or towel.
Science Fun! The Water Cycle: Reading & Craft (Volunteer Program)
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
A teen volunteer will be covering aspects of science in readings and have associated crafts.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd-4th.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
A teen volunteer will be covering aspects of science in readings and have associated crafts.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd-4th.
Books & Brushes Story Time & Art Program with Miss Melissa
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00-10:30 AM OR 11:15-11:45 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a fun story time and painting class.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 through 5. *Children can only be registered for 1 class, either 10:00 or 11:15.
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00-10:30 AM OR 11:15-11:45 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a fun story time and painting class.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 through 5. *Children can only be registered for 1 class, either 10:00 or 11:15.
Chess Club for Kids
Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00-11:00 AM
Welcome back to Chess Club for Kids! Come play, watch, and learn!
Open to Wayne children in 1st-4th grade.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00-11:00 AM
Welcome back to Chess Club for Kids! Come play, watch, and learn!
Open to Wayne children in 1st-4th grade.
Colorful Creations: Celebrating Thanks with Aishwarya
Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Aishwarya presents an art series aiming to teach children some of the basics of different art mediums. Today we will be focusing on watercolors.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd-4th.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Aishwarya presents an art series aiming to teach children some of the basics of different art mediums. Today we will be focusing on watercolors.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd-4th.
Early Readers Book Club
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
This month we will be reading A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting. After we read the story together, we’ll have fun doing an activity inspired by the story!
Open to Wayne children in kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade.
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
This month we will be reading A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting. After we read the story together, we’ll have fun doing an activity inspired by the story!
Open to Wayne children in kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade.
Read to a Dog
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Join us for a 10-minute Read to a Dog session. Please bring a book from home for this program.
Open to Wayne children ages 5-10.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Join us for a 10-minute Read to a Dog session. Please bring a book from home for this program.
Open to Wayne children ages 5-10.
Coloring Club for Kids
Friday, November 21, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages, and snacks. Open to Wayne children ages 3-9.
Friday, November 21, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages, and snacks. Open to Wayne children ages 3-9.
Melody Mom Music & Fun
Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:30-11:15 AM
Join us for an interactive 45 minutes of songs, movement, and fun! Open to Wayne children ages 2-5.
Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:30-11:15 AM
Join us for an interactive 45 minutes of songs, movement, and fun! Open to Wayne children ages 2-5.
Holiday Move & Groove with Miss Jolie
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:00-6:45 PM
Let’s get into the holiday spirit with Miss Jolie.
Open to Wayne children ages 2-8.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:00-6:45 PM
Let’s get into the holiday spirit with Miss Jolie.
Open to Wayne children ages 2-8.
