Children's Programs are open to Wayne residents only.
Winter Story Times 2026 - Week of January 19th - Week of Marh 2nd
*Register online beginning Monday January 5th @ 7 AM
Children can be Registered for Only 1 Class (1 Day/Time)
View the flyer.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time
Tuesdays: 9:45 - 10:15 AM OR
Tuesdays: 10:30 - 11:00 AM OR
Wednesdays: 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Fun for you and your baby/toddler with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, puppets, stories & more.
For babies 6 months to 21 months
Story Time for 2s
Tuesdays: 11:15 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 21 months - 2 years old.
Story Time for 3s, 4s, & 5s.
Mondays: 10:30 AM OR
Thursdays: 1:15 PM
This class features longer stories, songs, flannels, guessign games, finger plays and more!
For children ages 3, 4 & 5.
Story Time for Children of All Ages (Up to 5 years old)
Wednesdays: 10: 45 AM
This class will feature stories and songs adapted for your children up to 5 years old.
*SPECIAL PLAYTIME*
Free Play Fridays in the Children's Room *Not a Structured Story Time*
Free Play Friday is a special, unstructured play time for babies and toddlers. Meet up to play in our Story Time Room with toys and books provided by the library. Drop in anytime between 9:30 - 11:30 on Fridays. Your little one will get to know other little ones!
No sign up is necessary.
For babies & toddlers through 3 years old with an adult.
*Register online beginning Monday January 5th @ 7 AM
Children can be Registered for Only 1 Class (1 Day/Time)
View the flyer.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time
Tuesdays: 9:45 - 10:15 AM OR
Tuesdays: 10:30 - 11:00 AM OR
Wednesdays: 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Fun for you and your baby/toddler with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, puppets, stories & more.
For babies 6 months to 21 months
Story Time for 2s
Tuesdays: 11:15 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 21 months - 2 years old.
Story Time for 3s, 4s, & 5s.
Mondays: 10:30 AM OR
Thursdays: 1:15 PM
This class features longer stories, songs, flannels, guessign games, finger plays and more!
For children ages 3, 4 & 5.
Story Time for Children of All Ages (Up to 5 years old)
Wednesdays: 10: 45 AM
This class will feature stories and songs adapted for your children up to 5 years old.
*SPECIAL PLAYTIME*
Free Play Fridays in the Children's Room *Not a Structured Story Time*
Free Play Friday is a special, unstructured play time for babies and toddlers. Meet up to play in our Story Time Room with toys and books provided by the library. Drop in anytime between 9:30 - 11:30 on Fridays. Your little one will get to know other little ones!
No sign up is necessary.
For babies & toddlers through 3 years old with an adult.
Registration for most January Programs begins Friday 12/19 @ 7:00 AM
Winter Reading Mini Challenge
1/19/26 - 2/26/26
Children and teens ages 2 - 18 are invited to participate in our Winter Mini Reading Challenge. Pick up your log sheets, color in a snowflake for every book that you read or for every 15 minutes of reading. Return them when completed to the Children's desk to get a raffle ticket to enter our drawing and for chances of winning a prize.
1/19/26 - 2/26/26
Children and teens ages 2 - 18 are invited to participate in our Winter Mini Reading Challenge. Pick up your log sheets, color in a snowflake for every book that you read or for every 15 minutes of reading. Return them when completed to the Children's desk to get a raffle ticket to enter our drawing and for chances of winning a prize.
Saturday Stories & Songs with Miss Melissa
Saturday, January 3, 2026 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, January 3, 2026 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.
Stomach Safari: Exploring the Digestive System
Saturday, January 4, 2026 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Join Ani, our teen volunteer, who will discuss his "Know Your Body" program series. Today we will have fun exploring the digestive system.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 6th.
Saturday, January 4, 2026 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Join Ani, our teen volunteer, who will discuss his "Know Your Body" program series. Today we will have fun exploring the digestive system.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 6th.
Colorful Creations: Celebrating New Year's with Aishwarya
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Aishwarya will be focusing on colored pencils.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 4th.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Aishwarya will be focusing on colored pencils.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 4th.
Family Movie Night: Ice Age
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00 - 7:30 PM
A group of unlikely animal friends work together to return a lost human baby to its family during the Ice Age. Rated PG, Runtime: 81 mins.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 10.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00 - 7:30 PM
A group of unlikely animal friends work together to return a lost human baby to its family during the Ice Age. Rated PG, Runtime: 81 mins.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 10.
Kids: Book Buddies
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Sign up for the new Book Buddies program where you will be paired up with a reading mentor.
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 4.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Sign up for the new Book Buddies program where you will be paired up with a reading mentor.
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 4.
The Seeing Eye Puppy Demonstration
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Come meet the Passaic County Club members and their puppies while learning about the important work of The Seeing Eye organization. Learn how the dogs are raised and trained to assist people.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 12.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Come meet the Passaic County Club members and their puppies while learning about the important work of The Seeing Eye organization. Learn how the dogs are raised and trained to assist people.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 12.
Yoga for Kids
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30 - 11:00 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, January 8, 2026 at 10:30 - 11:00 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.
Chess Club for Kids
Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Come, play, watch and learn the game of chess!
Open to Wayne children in 2st - 4th grade.
Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Come, play, watch and learn the game of chess!
Open to Wayne children in 2st - 4th grade.
Wiggle & Giggle with Miss Bee
Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Join us for a fun high - energy music & movement program for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers!
Open to Wayne children ages 6 months to 5 years old.
Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Join us for a fun high - energy music & movement program for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers!
Open to Wayne children ages 6 months to 5 years old.
Kids Healthy Winter Snack
Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join ShopRite Dietician, Miss Kamryn, in making a healthy winter snack.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 6.
Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join ShopRite Dietician, Miss Kamryn, in making a healthy winter snack.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 6.
Using Picture Books to Help Kids with Big Feelings
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Local author and child psychologist, Dr. Donna Cangelosi, will be discussing using picture books that deals with an understanding and coping with feelings, fears, anxiety and transitions.
Open to Wayne parents, grandparents, and caregivers.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Local author and child psychologist, Dr. Donna Cangelosi, will be discussing using picture books that deals with an understanding and coping with feelings, fears, anxiety and transitions.
Open to Wayne parents, grandparents, and caregivers.
Books & Brushes Story Time & Art Program with Miss Melissa
Friday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM OR 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Join Miss Melisssa for a fun story time and painting class.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
*Children can only be registered for 1 class, either the 10:00 or 11:15.*
Friday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM OR 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Join Miss Melisssa for a fun story time and painting class.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
*Children can only be registered for 1 class, either the 10:00 or 11:15.*
Coloring Club for Kids
Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages and snacks.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 9.
Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages and snacks.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 9.
Afternoon Children's Movie: Frozen Walt Disney Studios©
Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:30 - 3:00 PM
A princess sets out on a journey to find another missing princess and save the kingdom from eternal winter. Rated PG, Runtime: 100 min. (approx.)
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 10.
Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:30 - 3:00 PM
A princess sets out on a journey to find another missing princess and save the kingdom from eternal winter. Rated PG, Runtime: 100 min. (approx.)
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 10.
Early Readers Book Club
Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
This month we will be reading Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri. After we read the story together, we'll have fun doing an activity inspired by the story.
Open to Wayne children in Kindergarten - 2nd grade.
Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
This month we will be reading Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri. After we read the story together, we'll have fun doing an activity inspired by the story.
Open to Wayne children in Kindergarten - 2nd grade.
Paper Plate Craft Club & Stories
Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00 - 2:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette & Miss Emily for a fun story & craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 -5.
Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00 - 2:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette & Miss Emily for a fun story & craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 -5.
GreenQuest Nature Club
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Come to a fun "nature themed" class with Green Quest!
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 5th.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Come to a fun "nature themed" class with Green Quest!
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 5th.
Read to a Dog
Thursday, January 22, 2026 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.
Thursday, January 22, 2026 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.
Lego Lab (Gr. K-5)
Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Let's build together in the Lego Lab!
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 5.
Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Let's build together in the Lego Lab!
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 5.
Music with Kurt Gallagher
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Join us for singing & dancing with Mr, Kurt.
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Join us for singing & dancing with Mr, Kurt.
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Little Spanish Scholars: Bilingual Storytime
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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, January 28, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish Story Time.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
