Programs are open to Wayne residents only, and are held at the Main library of the Wayne Public Library, unless specified.Programs are open to Wayne residents only, and are held at the Main library of the Wayne Public Library, unless specified.
Register online from the Events Calendar by clicking on the date of the program and title of the event.
NOTE: If you are unable to attend a program, please call the library in advance. this will allow others on the waiting list to attend and will prevent waste of materials. Questions please call 973-694-4272 Ext. 5301
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Printable April 2019 Kids Calendar on (8 1/2 X14")
Printable May 2019 Kids Calendar on Legal size paper (8 1/2 X14")
Winter/Spring Story Times 2019
Register online from the Events Calendar by clicking on the date of the program and title of the event.
Register online from the Events Calendar by clicking on the date of the program and title of the event.
Sessions begin the week of February 4, 2019 and continue through the week of April 22, 2019.
There will be NO Story Times on Monday, February 18th (President’s Day),
Monday, March 11th (library event) and the week of April 15th (Spring Recess).
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
There will be NO Story Times on Monday, February 18th (President’s Day),
Monday, March 11th (library event) and the week of April 15th (Spring Recess).
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
- Online registration begins on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. Register online by clicking our Events Calendar on the upper left side of the page and then select the date and title of the program.
- Sessions are open to Wayne residents only with a valid WPL card.
- Class size is limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Space is limited so children may only register for one (1) storytime session.
- Please try to be on time.
- Sessions will only be held if three or more children are in attendance.
- If you cannot attend weekly Story Times, please inform the Children's Department staff, so that others on the Waiting List may attend.
- View the Story Times Flyer for days and times.
Kids Helping Kids - (September - May), Open to students in elementary, middle and high school who attend Wayne Schools.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2:45 - 4:30 P.M.
Wednesday Evenings: 5:30 - 7:15 PM - Location Story Time Room - Main Library
Tutoring services by the Wayne Valley High School National Honors Society will take place in the Children's Department of the Main Library for the middle school and high school students who attend Wayne schools. Students may attend one or both days. Sessions will not be held when there is no school in Wayne. You must email:wvalleynhs@gmail.com for more information.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2:45 - 4:30 P.M.
Wednesday Evenings: 5:30 - 7:15 PM - Location Story Time Room - Main Library
Tutoring services by the Wayne Valley High School National Honors Society will take place in the Children's Department of the Main Library for the middle school and high school students who attend Wayne schools. Students may attend one or both days. Sessions will not be held when there is no school in Wayne. You must email:wvalleynhs@gmail.com for more information.
PAWS for Reading with Therapy Dogs at the Preakness Branch Library
2019 Dates: April 1 - May 13 - June 3 - November 4 - December 2
Children ages 5 through 10 read to a therapy dog for 10 minute sessions. Session starts at 3:30 p.m.
Please register beginning December 8th at 10 AM online by selecting the program date on the calendar. - Pre-registration is required!
View the Flyer
2019 Dates: April 1 - May 13 - June 3 - November 4 - December 2
Children ages 5 through 10 read to a therapy dog for 10 minute sessions. Session starts at 3:30 p.m.
Please register beginning December 8th at 10 AM online by selecting the program date on the calendar. - Pre-registration is required!
View the Flyer
Chess Club for Kids
Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 12:30—1:30 PM
Kids can learn the game of Chess! Have fun while learning a game that uses math, logic, and problem-solving skills. Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd—4th. The Chess Club meets once a month at the library.
Register online beginning Tuesday, March 26th at 7:00 AM.
Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 12:30—1:30 PM
Kids can learn the game of Chess! Have fun while learning a game that uses math, logic, and problem-solving skills. Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd—4th. The Chess Club meets once a month at the library.
Register online beginning Tuesday, March 26th at 7:00 AM.
American Sign Language is Easy as 1-2-3!
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 from 4:00—4:45 PM
Nativdad, is a senior from PCTI - Passaic County Technical Institute and has studied ASL since freshman year. She is an active advocate for people that are deaf and hard of hearing. Come join us if you would like to learn some American Sign Language. Open to Young Adults in 4th-12th grade.
Online registration starts Tuesday, March 26th at 7 AM.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 from 4:00—4:45 PM
Nativdad, is a senior from PCTI - Passaic County Technical Institute and has studied ASL since freshman year. She is an active advocate for people that are deaf and hard of hearing. Come join us if you would like to learn some American Sign Language. Open to Young Adults in 4th-12th grade.
Online registration starts Tuesday, March 26th at 7 AM.
Knit & Knosh for Kids
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 4:00—5:00 PM
Learn the basic skills to create fun knitted projects! Knitting Club is open to beginners or those who want to improve their skills. NOTE: Please bring your own kids Knitting Needles: 7”-Size 10/6mm or anything close to this would be preferred for little hands. Open to Wayne kids in grades 2nd through 4th.
Register online beginning Wednesday, March 27th at 7:00 AM.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 4:00—5:00 PM
Learn the basic skills to create fun knitted projects! Knitting Club is open to beginners or those who want to improve their skills. NOTE: Please bring your own kids Knitting Needles: 7”-Size 10/6mm or anything close to this would be preferred for little hands. Open to Wayne kids in grades 2nd through 4th.
Register online beginning Wednesday, March 27th at 7:00 AM.
Read to a Dog
Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 4:00—5:00 PM
Wayne children ages 5 through 10 will build confidence and improve reading skills when the therapy dog they read to listens to their stories. Each child will read from his or her own book for about 10—15 minutes.
Register online beginning Monday, April 1st at 7:00 AM.
Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 4:00—5:00 PM
Wayne children ages 5 through 10 will build confidence and improve reading skills when the therapy dog they read to listens to their stories. Each child will read from his or her own book for about 10—15 minutes.
Register online beginning Monday, April 1st at 7:00 AM.
Springtime Story & Snacks
Friday, April 12, 2019 from 4:00—4:30 PM
Come to the library make a fun spring snack with Shoprite Dietician Miss Natalie. Open to Wayne children ages 21/2—5.
Register online beginning Wednesday, April 3rd at 7:00 PM.
Friday, April 12, 2019 from 4:00—4:30 PM
Come to the library make a fun spring snack with Shoprite Dietician Miss Natalie. Open to Wayne children ages 21/2—5.
Register online beginning Wednesday, April 3rd at 7:00 PM.
Telescope Night - presented by Pearl Observatory
Monday, April 15, 2019 from 7:30—8:30 PM
Come to the library for a chance to look into a telescope and see the mountains, valleys and craters of our moon. View the clouds and moons of Jupiter, see Saturn and its rings, plus other wonders of the universe. Open to Wayne children ages 5—11.
Register online beginning Thursday, April 4th at 7:00 AM.
Monday, April 15, 2019 from 7:30—8:30 PM
Come to the library for a chance to look into a telescope and see the mountains, valleys and craters of our moon. View the clouds and moons of Jupiter, see Saturn and its rings, plus other wonders of the universe. Open to Wayne children ages 5—11.
Register online beginning Thursday, April 4th at 7:00 AM.
Create Poetry
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 10:30—11:15 AM
(Wayne Schools closed today)
In honor of National Poetry Month, poet and English professor Scott Wordsman will lead a writing workshop, introducing students to fun and exciting poems, as well as lead discussions on different styles of rhyming. Each student will get to write and bring home his or her own unique poem by the workshop's end!
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd – 4th. Register online beginning Thursday, April 4th at 7:00 AM.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 10:30—11:15 AM
(Wayne Schools closed today)
In honor of National Poetry Month, poet and English professor Scott Wordsman will lead a writing workshop, introducing students to fun and exciting poems, as well as lead discussions on different styles of rhyming. Each student will get to write and bring home his or her own unique poem by the workshop's end!
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd – 4th. Register online beginning Thursday, April 4th at 7:00 AM.
Morris Museum presents: Musical Instruments from Around the World
Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 2:00—2:45 PM
(Wayne Schools closed today)
Sometimes a cappella is not enough—so what can we use to make music besides our voices? Participants will experience a multi-sensory exploration of music by seeing, hearing and touching instruments as diverse as the Brazilian cuica, Polynesian pu’ili sticks, American Indian flute, and a German zither, and learn a bit about the culture that created each instrument.
Open to Wayne children in 1st – 8th grade. Register online beginning Thursday, April 4th at 7:00 AM.
Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 2:00—2:45 PM
(Wayne Schools closed today)
Sometimes a cappella is not enough—so what can we use to make music besides our voices? Participants will experience a multi-sensory exploration of music by seeing, hearing and touching instruments as diverse as the Brazilian cuica, Polynesian pu’ili sticks, American Indian flute, and a German zither, and learn a bit about the culture that created each instrument.
Open to Wayne children in 1st – 8th grade. Register online beginning Thursday, April 4th at 7:00 AM.
Magical Unicorn Craft with Miss Melissa
Monday, April 22, 2019 from 6:30—7:00 PM
April 9th was National Unicorn Day. Let’s celebrate these magical creatures with a craft! Children will listen to a unicorn story, create a unique craft to take home and enjoy a sweet treat!
Open to Wayne children ages 3 — 6. Parent/guardian must stay with the child to help complete the craft. Register online beginning Friday, April 12th at 7:00 AM.
Monday, April 22, 2019 from 6:30—7:00 PM
April 9th was National Unicorn Day. Let’s celebrate these magical creatures with a craft! Children will listen to a unicorn story, create a unique craft to take home and enjoy a sweet treat!
Open to Wayne children ages 3 — 6. Parent/guardian must stay with the child to help complete the craft. Register online beginning Friday, April 12th at 7:00 AM.
Helmet Safety for Children
Monday, April 29, 2019 from 4:00—4:30 PM
Children will learn how to keep their brain healthy by wearing helmets when engaged in wheeled sports. Children will view a video and learn tips for wearing their helmets correctly.
Open to Wayne children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Online registration begins Thursday, April 18th at 7:00 AM.
Monday, April 29, 2019 from 4:00—4:30 PM
Children will learn how to keep their brain healthy by wearing helmets when engaged in wheeled sports. Children will view a video and learn tips for wearing their helmets correctly.
Open to Wayne children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Online registration begins Thursday, April 18th at 7:00 AM.
Music with Kurt Gallagher
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 4:00—4:45 PM
Mr. Gallagher will perform a happy, lively presentation of songs and music.
Open to Wayne children of all ages. Register online beginning Thursday, April 18th at 7:00 AM.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 4:00—4:45 PM
Mr. Gallagher will perform a happy, lively presentation of songs and music.
Open to Wayne children of all ages. Register online beginning Thursday, April 18th at 7:00 AM.
Celebrate Children's Book Week with Books & Chocolate
Monday, April 29th—Sunday, May 5th
Celebrate Children’s Book Week with Books & Chocolate! You give us your favorite book and we’ll give you a chocolate! Book template can be found at the Children’s Desk. *There is a limit of 2 books per child.*
Monday, April 29th—Sunday, May 5th
Celebrate Children’s Book Week with Books & Chocolate! You give us your favorite book and we’ll give you a chocolate! Book template can be found at the Children’s Desk. *There is a limit of 2 books per child.*
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 4:00—4:30 PM
Join us for a Cinco de Mayo celebration! Children will listen to a story, create a Mexican craft and enjoy a sweet treat. Open to Wayne children ages 4 — 8.
Register online beginning Tuesday, April 23rd at 7:00 AM.
Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 4:00—4:30 PM
Join us for a Cinco de Mayo celebration! Children will listen to a story, create a Mexican craft and enjoy a sweet treat. Open to Wayne children ages 4 — 8.
Register online beginning Tuesday, April 23rd at 7:00 AM.
Giant Word Winder
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 4:00—5:00 PM
Get ready for some team fun! WORD WINDER is the game of winding words. Lay down your chips to form winding lines of words connecting one side of the board to the other. Outrace your opponents and block their lines. Strategy & Cunning! Offense, Defense and Temporary Alliances! Open to Young Adults & kids in 3rd through 8th grade.
Register online beginning Wednesday, April 24th at 7:00 AM.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 4:00—5:00 PM
Get ready for some team fun! WORD WINDER is the game of winding words. Lay down your chips to form winding lines of words connecting one side of the board to the other. Outrace your opponents and block their lines. Strategy & Cunning! Offense, Defense and Temporary Alliances! Open to Young Adults & kids in 3rd through 8th grade.
Register online beginning Wednesday, April 24th at 7:00 AM.
Afternoon Movie: Aquaman ©Warner Bros.
Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 1:30—3:30 PM
Rated PG-13, ©Warner Bros., 2019 – 2 hrs. 22 mins.
An action-packed adventure that reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry. Open to kids & Young Adults in 3rd through 8th grade. If child is under 10 years old, parent/guardian must be in the room the entire time.
Register online beginning Saturday, April 27th at 7:00 AM.
Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 1:30—3:30 PM
Rated PG-13, ©Warner Bros., 2019 – 2 hrs. 22 mins.
An action-packed adventure that reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry. Open to kids & Young Adults in 3rd through 8th grade. If child is under 10 years old, parent/guardian must be in the room the entire time.
Register online beginning Saturday, April 27th at 7:00 AM.
Don’t Wake Up the Tiger Craft with Miss Melissa
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 4:00—4:30 PM
Shhh! Tiger is sleeping and we don’t want to wake him up! Very quietly, we will listen to the story Don’t Wake Up the Tiger by Britta Teckentrup and create a craft inspired by this tiger tale. Open to Wayne children ages 3 — 6.
Parent/guardian must stay with the child to help complete the craft.
Register online beginning Monday, May 6th at 7:00 AM.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 4:00—4:30 PM
Shhh! Tiger is sleeping and we don’t want to wake him up! Very quietly, we will listen to the story Don’t Wake Up the Tiger by Britta Teckentrup and create a craft inspired by this tiger tale. Open to Wayne children ages 3 — 6.
Parent/guardian must stay with the child to help complete the craft.
Register online beginning Monday, May 6th at 7:00 AM.
Knit & Nosh for Kids
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 4:00—5:00 PM
Learn the basic skills to create fun knitted projects! Knitting Club is open to beginners or those who want to improve their skills. NOTE: Please bring your own kids Knitting Needles: 7”-Size 10/6mm or anything close to this would be preferred for little hands.
Open to Wayne kids in grades 2nd through 4th.
Register online beginning Wednesday, May 1st at 7:00 AM.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 4:00—5:00 PM
Learn the basic skills to create fun knitted projects! Knitting Club is open to beginners or those who want to improve their skills. NOTE: Please bring your own kids Knitting Needles: 7”-Size 10/6mm or anything close to this would be preferred for little hands.
Open to Wayne kids in grades 2nd through 4th.
Register online beginning Wednesday, May 1st at 7:00 AM.
Read to a Dog
Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 4:00—5:00 PM
Wayne children ages 5 through 10 will build confidence and improve reading skills when the therapy dog they read to listens to their stories. Each child will read from his or her own book for about 10—15 minutes.
Register online beginning Tuesday, May 7th at 7:00 AM.
Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 4:00—5:00 PM
Wayne children ages 5 through 10 will build confidence and improve reading skills when the therapy dog they read to listens to their stories. Each child will read from his or her own book for about 10—15 minutes.
Register online beginning Tuesday, May 7th at 7:00 AM.
Flower Story & Snack
Friday, May 17, 2019 from 4:00—4:30 PM
Come to the library make a fun spring snack with Shoprite Dietician Miss Natalie. Open to Wayne children ages 21/2—5. Register online beginning Thursday, May 9th at 7:00 AM.
Friday, May 17, 2019 from 4:00—4:30 PM
Come to the library make a fun spring snack with Shoprite Dietician Miss Natalie. Open to Wayne children ages 21/2—5. Register online beginning Thursday, May 9th at 7:00 AM.
Chess Club for Kids
Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 12:30—1:30 PM
Kids can learn the game of Chess! Have fun while learning a game that uses math, logic, and problem-solving skills.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd—4th. The Chess Club meets once a month at the library.
Register online beginning Thursday, May 9th at 7:00 AM.
Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 12:30—1:30 PM
Kids can learn the game of Chess! Have fun while learning a game that uses math, logic, and problem-solving skills.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd—4th. The Chess Club meets once a month at the library.
Register online beginning Thursday, May 9th at 7:00 AM.
Create a Ceramic Handprint
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 4:00—5:00 PM
Join us as we create a very special ceramic handprint! Open to Wayne children ages 4 — 8. Online registration begins Monday, May 13th at 7:00 AM.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 4:00—5:00 PM
Join us as we create a very special ceramic handprint! Open to Wayne children ages 4 — 8. Online registration begins Monday, May 13th at 7:00 AM.
Children's Ballet
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 4:15—5:00 PM (approx.)
The McKenna School of Dance, under the direction of Cindy Griffenkranz, will present a wonderful ballet for Wayne children ages 4 & up. Children must be able to sit quietly for the entire performance.
Register online beginning Monday, May 13th at 7:00 AM.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 4:15—5:00 PM (approx.)
The McKenna School of Dance, under the direction of Cindy Griffenkranz, will present a wonderful ballet for Wayne children ages 4 & up. Children must be able to sit quietly for the entire performance.
Register online beginning Monday, May 13th at 7:00 AM.
