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.
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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!
Winter Story Times 2025- (Wayne Residents Only) - View the flyer
WAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY
Register online beginning Monday, January 6th @ 7:00 AM. The winter session will run for 7 weeks & ends the week of March 3rd.
*CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS. (1 Day/Time).*
Story Time for All Ages (Indoor)begins Wednesday, January 22nd
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, January 21st or Wednesday, January 22nd
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, January 21st or Thursday, January 23rd
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, January 20th or Thursday, January 23rd
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.
*SPECIAL PLAYTIME*
Free Play Fridays in the Children’s Room *NOT A STRUCTURED STORY TIME* playtime is ongoing
Free Play Fridays is a special, unstructured play time for babies and toddlers. The Story Time Room will be open with toys and books provided by the library. Or hang out in the new play area. 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.
WAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY
Register online beginning Monday, September 9th @ 7:00 AM. The fall session will run for 9 weeks & ends the week of November 18th .
CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS.
WAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY
Register online beginning Monday, January 6th @ 7:00 AM. The winter session will run for 7 weeks & ends the week of March 3rd.
*CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS. (1 Day/Time).*
Story Time for All Ages (Indoor)begins Wednesday, January 22nd
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, January 21st or Wednesday, January 22nd
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, January 21st or Thursday, January 23rd
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, January 20th or Thursday, January 23rd
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.
*SPECIAL PLAYTIME*
Free Play Fridays in the Children’s Room *NOT A STRUCTURED STORY TIME* playtime is ongoing
Free Play Fridays is a special, unstructured play time for babies and toddlers. The Story Time Room will be open with toys and books provided by the library. Or hang out in the new play area. 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.
WAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY
Register online beginning Monday, September 9th @ 7:00 AM. The fall session will run for 9 weeks & ends the week of November 18th .
CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS.
Holiday Grab & Go Craft
This holiday craft includes a word search and coloring page. Pick up begins December 16, 2024 at 9:00 AM. Please collect this craft no later than December 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM .
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 8.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
This holiday craft includes a word search and coloring page. Pick up begins December 16, 2024 at 9:00 AM. Please collect this craft no later than December 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM .
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 8.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Books & Brushes Story Time & Art Program
Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM OR 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a fun story time and painting class.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
*Children can only be registered for 1 class, either 10:00 or 11:00.*
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM OR 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a fun story time and painting class.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
*Children can only be registered for 1 class, either 10:00 or 11:00.*
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Early Readers Book Club
Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Join us as we read together and then do a craft or activity inspired by the story!
Open to Wayne children in K - 2nd grade.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Join us as we read together and then do a craft or activity inspired by the story!
Open to Wayne children in K - 2nd grade.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Rockin' Noon Year's Eve Concert with Kurt Gallagher
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Bring your party hats to our Rockin' Noon Year's Eve Concert with Kurt Gallagher! Join us for snacks, a balloon drop & a Noon Year's countdown to 2025!
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Bring your party hats to our Rockin' Noon Year's Eve Concert with Kurt Gallagher! Join us for snacks, a balloon drop & a Noon Year's countdown to 2025!
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Happy New Year!
Boogie Woogie Babies
Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:30-11:00 AM
Come get your boogie woogie on! Open to Wayne children ages 6 months -5 years old.
Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:30-11:00 AM
Come get your boogie woogie on! Open to Wayne children ages 6 months -5 years old.
Winter Food Play (Ages 2 - 4)
Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00-10:30 AM OR 11:00-11:30 AM
Come join Miss Jane, Occupational Therapist from Brave Wings Therapy, for some winter food play. If your child has any allergies please let us know so we can accommodate them.
Open to Wayne children. *Please register for only 1 session.*
Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00-10:30 AM OR 11:00-11:30 AM
Come join Miss Jane, Occupational Therapist from Brave Wings Therapy, for some winter food play. If your child has any allergies please let us know so we can accommodate them.
Open to Wayne children. *Please register for only 1 session.*
Read to a Dog
Monday, January 6, 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.
Monday, January 6, 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.
Winter Story & Search & Find Activity with Miss Melissa
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30-11:00 AM OR Thursday, January 9 at 1:15-1:45 PM
Join Miss Melissa for a winter story, followed by a fun winter-themed scavenger hunt around the Children's Room. *Please sign up for only one day/time, either Wednesday @ 10:30 or Thursday @ 1:15*.
Open to Wayne children ages 2-5.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30-11:00 AM OR Thursday, January 9 at 1:15-1:45 PM
Join Miss Melissa for a winter story, followed by a fun winter-themed scavenger hunt around the Children's Room. *Please sign up for only one day/time, either Wednesday @ 10:30 or Thursday @ 1:15*.
Open to Wayne children ages 2-5.
Yoga for Kids
Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:00-11:30 AM
Kelly from The Mindfulnest Co. Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids! Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Space is limited. Please bring a mat or towel.
Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:00-11:30 AM
Kelly from The Mindfulnest Co. Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids! Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Space is limited. Please bring a mat or towel.
Winter Coloring Club for Kids
Friday, January 10, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages, and snacks. Open to Wayne children ages 4-9.
Friday, January 10, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages, and snacks. Open to Wayne children ages 4-9.
Chess Club for Kids
Saturday, January 11, 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, January 11, 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.
Pokémon Meet Up!
Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 12:00-2:00 PM
Mr. Dan, Pokemon 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 & up.
Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 12:00-2:00 PM
Mr. Dan, Pokemon 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 & up.
Afternoon Children’s Movie
Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:30-3:15 PM
Get ready to watch Inside Out 2! This sequel features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new complex emotions as a result. As she is adapting to her teenager years, her old emotions try to adapt to the possibility of being replaced. This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes.
Open to Wayne children ages 6-12.
Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:30-3:15 PM
Get ready to watch Inside Out 2! This sequel features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new complex emotions as a result. As she is adapting to her teenager years, her old emotions try to adapt to the possibility of being replaced. This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes.
Open to Wayne children ages 6-12.
Early Readers Book Club
Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Join us as we read together and then do a craft or activity inspired by the story!
Open to Wayne children in kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade.
Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Join us as we read together and then do a craft or activity inspired by the story!
Open to Wayne children in kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade.
Vision Board Workshop
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Collage artist Kara DJ will help you build a vision board to keep track of your short or long term goals, dreams, and aspirations for 2025.
Magazines and materials will be provided. You can bring inspirational pictures to include in your poster board.
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Collage artist Kara DJ will help you build a vision board to keep track of your short or long term goals, dreams, and aspirations for 2025.
Magazines and materials will be provided. You can bring inspirational pictures to include in your poster board.
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
YA Creates: Winter Painting
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Let’s create a step-by-step majestic winter scene painting with Ms. Wendy. Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Let’s create a step-by-step majestic winter scene painting with Ms. Wendy. Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Saturday Stories & Songs with Miss Melissa
Saturday, January 18, 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, January 18, 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.
Graphic Novel Drawings: Dogman
Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:30-11:30 AM
Join Ms. Bernadine in making a Dogman comic drawing. Open to Wayne children in grades 3, 4, & 5.
Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:30-11:30 AM
Join Ms. Bernadine in making a Dogman comic drawing. Open to Wayne children in grades 3, 4, & 5.
GreenQuest Nature Club: Winter Birds
Gr. 2nd-5th)
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00-6:45 PM
Come and learn about which birds migrate for the winter while others choose to stay. Open to Wayne children.
Gr. 2nd-5th)
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00-6:45 PM
Come and learn about which birds migrate for the winter while others choose to stay. Open to Wayne children.
Young Engineers STEM Class
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:15-5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class. Open to Wayne children ages 6-8.
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:15-5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class. Open to Wayne children ages 6-8.
Books & Brushes Story Time & Art Program with Miss Melissa
Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00-10:30 AM OR 11:00-11:30 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a fun story time and painting class. Open to Wayne children ages 2, 3, & 4.
*Children can only be registered for 1 class, either 10:00 or 11:00*.
Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00-10:30 AM OR 11:00-11:30 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a fun story time and painting class. Open to Wayne children ages 2, 3, & 4.
*Children can only be registered for 1 class, either 10:00 or 11:00*.
Winter Craft (Ages 3-5)
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette and Miss Emily for a winter craft & stories. Open to Wayne children.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette and Miss Emily for a winter craft & stories. Open to Wayne children.
