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 - March 2023 - April 2023
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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!
Spring Story Times 2023 - View the Flyer
Register online beginning Monday, March 6th @ 7:00 AM.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time (Indoor) begins Tuesday, March 28th or Wednesday, March 29th;Tuesdays @ 10:00 AM OR Wednesdays @ 9:30 AM OR 10:30 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, March 28th or Thursday, March 30th; 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, March 27th or
Thursday, March 30th; Mondays @ 10:30 AM OR Thursdays @ 2:00 PM
Join us for stories, songs & more! For children ages 3, 4, & 5.
Story Time at Shai Shacknai Memorial Park begins Wednesday, March 29th; Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM
Stop by Shai Shacknai Memorial Park afterschool on Wednesdays for stories & songs.
Shai Shacknai Park is located at 55 Greenrale Avenue in Wayne.
No sign up is necessary. If you are unsure about the weather, please give us a call to see if class has been cancelled. Geared toward children ages 3 & up.
*SPECIAL PLAYTIME*
Free Play Fridays in the Children’s Room *NOT A STRUCTURED STORY TIME.* Drop in anytime between 9:30-11:30 on Fridays.
No sign up is necessary. For babies & toddlers through 3 years old with an adult.
Register online beginning Monday, March 6th @ 7:00 AM.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time (Indoor) begins Tuesday, March 28th or Wednesday, March 29th;Tuesdays @ 10:00 AM OR Wednesdays @ 9:30 AM OR 10:30 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, March 28th or Thursday, March 30th; 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, March 27th or
Thursday, March 30th; Mondays @ 10:30 AM OR Thursdays @ 2:00 PM
Join us for stories, songs & more! For children ages 3, 4, & 5.
Story Time at Shai Shacknai Memorial Park begins Wednesday, March 29th; Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM
Stop by Shai Shacknai Memorial Park afterschool on Wednesdays for stories & songs.
Shai Shacknai Park is located at 55 Greenrale Avenue in Wayne.
No sign up is necessary. If you are unsure about the weather, please give us a call to see if class has been cancelled. Geared toward children ages 3 & up.
*SPECIAL PLAYTIME*
Free Play Fridays in the Children’s Room *NOT A STRUCTURED STORY TIME.* Drop in anytime between 9:30-11:30 on Fridays.
No sign up is necessary. For babies & toddlers through 3 years old with an adult.
Chess Club for ALL AGES
Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Come and learn the challenging game of chess! Experienced? Come and challenge other players!
Open to Wayne residents of all ages of all levels.
Register online for each date on March 1, 2023 at 7AM.
Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Come and learn the challenging game of chess! Experienced? Come and challenge other players!
Open to Wayne residents of all ages of all levels.
Register online for each date on March 1, 2023 at 7AM.
Grab & Go Spring Craft
This craft includes a fun word search and coloring page.
Pick up begins Monday, March 20th at 9:00 AM. You have until Monday, March 27th by 6 pm to pick up this craft.
Register online on 2/27.
This craft includes a fun word search and coloring page.
Pick up begins Monday, March 20th at 9:00 AM. You have until Monday, March 27th by 6 pm to pick up this craft.
Register online on 2/27.
3D Printing Presentation/Workshop
Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Scope of Work: Educational, interactive presentation on all of the various ways 3D Printing is used in the real world today along with a workshop on CAD and the modeling concepts
behind Tinkercad.
Two back-to-back 45 minute segments with a short break in between.
Open to Wayne children in grades 3 & up. Register online on 2/27 at 7AM.
Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Scope of Work: Educational, interactive presentation on all of the various ways 3D Printing is used in the real world today along with a workshop on CAD and the modeling concepts
behind Tinkercad.
Two back-to-back 45 minute segments with a short break in between.
Open to Wayne children in grades 3 & up. Register online on 2/27 at 7AM.
Pajama Move & Groove Concert with Miss Jolie
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Let's welcome Miss Jolie back to the library and have a special Pajama Concert! Make sure to wear your pajamas!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Register online on 2/27 at 7AM.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Let's welcome Miss Jolie back to the library and have a special Pajama Concert! Make sure to wear your pajamas!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Register online on 2/27 at 7AM.
Chess Club for All Ages
Sunday, April 2 & 16, 2023 at 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Come and learn with chess mentor Jon! Open to Wayne residents of all ages of all levels. Register online on 3/19 at 7AM.
Sunday, April 2 & 16, 2023 at 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Come and learn with chess mentor Jon! Open to Wayne residents of all ages of all levels. Register online on 3/19 at 7AM.
Family Movie: Bad Guys
Monday, April 3, 2023 at 11:30AM – 1:15 PM
After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con, yet becoming model citizens. Under the guidance of their mentor, Professor Marmalade, the gang sets out to fool the world that they're turning good.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up. Movie is rated PG and runtime 1hr 40 min. Please bring your own snacks and drinks. Register online on 3/27/23 at 7AM.
Monday, April 3, 2023 at 11:30AM – 1:15 PM
After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con, yet becoming model citizens. Under the guidance of their mentor, Professor Marmalade, the gang sets out to fool the world that they're turning good.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up. Movie is rated PG and runtime 1hr 40 min. Please bring your own snacks and drinks. Register online on 3/27/23 at 7AM.
WPL POETRY CONTEST: APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH! LET’S CREATE POETRY
Monday, April 3 to Wed., April 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM
April’s National Poetry Month! Let’s celebrate the importance of poets and poetry in our culture. The Wayne Public Library is holding its annual Poetry Contest.
All entries will be accepted from Monday, April 3 - Wed., April 26, 2023. http://bit.ly/42ptN9G Open to Wayne children & young adults 2nd grade & up.
Monday, April 3 to Wed., April 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM
April’s National Poetry Month! Let’s celebrate the importance of poets and poetry in our culture. The Wayne Public Library is holding its annual Poetry Contest.
All entries will be accepted from Monday, April 3 - Wed., April 26, 2023. http://bit.ly/42ptN9G Open to Wayne children & young adults 2nd grade & up.
Learn Scratch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Start learning to code with Vihbor using Scratch. Open to Wayne children in grades 3rd & up. Register online on 3/27 at 7AM.
Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Start learning to code with Vihbor using Scratch. Open to Wayne children in grades 3rd & up. Register online on 3/27 at 7AM.
Arts & Craft Printmaking Workshop
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Let's get creative! Join us for a unique arts education activity, presented by William Paterson University Galleries. We will read the book Sky Color by Peter Reynolds and then we will follow along as arts educator Nadia Estela helps us create our own print inspired by artworks on display in the William Paterson University Galleries spring exhibitions. Washable paints will be used for this activity.
Open to Wayne children in 1st through 4th grade. Online registration begins 3/27 at 7:00 AM.
Register online on at 7AM.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Let's get creative! Join us for a unique arts education activity, presented by William Paterson University Galleries. We will read the book Sky Color by Peter Reynolds and then we will follow along as arts educator Nadia Estela helps us create our own print inspired by artworks on display in the William Paterson University Galleries spring exhibitions. Washable paints will be used for this activity.
Open to Wayne children in 1st through 4th grade. Online registration begins 3/27 at 7:00 AM.
Register online on at 7AM.
Knit & Nosh
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Let’s get together and learn how to knit. We welcome beginner knitters! *All materials will be provided if needed*. Open to Wayne children in grades 3rd & up. Online registration starts 4/1 at 7AM.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Let’s get together and learn how to knit. We welcome beginner knitters! *All materials will be provided if needed*. Open to Wayne children in grades 3rd & up. Online registration starts 4/1 at 7AM.
Kids Coloring Club
Friday, April 14, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Join us for a fun time of coloring. Kids will be able to use an assortment of coloring pages, crayons, and coloring pencils to create their own art. Supplies provided by the library, inspiration provided by kids!
Open to Wayne children ages 5-10. Register online on 3/27 at 7AM.
Friday, April 14, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Join us for a fun time of coloring. Kids will be able to use an assortment of coloring pages, crayons, and coloring pencils to create their own art. Supplies provided by the library, inspiration provided by kids!
Open to Wayne children ages 5-10. Register online on 3/27 at 7AM.
Games Unplugged
Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 10:00AM –12:00 PM
Challenge your friends and family to some classic and new board games. Use one of our games or bring your own.
Open to Waynechildren ages 4 & up. Register online on 3/27 at 7 AM.
Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 10:00AM –12:00 PM
Challenge your friends and family to some classic and new board games. Use one of our games or bring your own.
Open to Waynechildren ages 4 & up. Register online on 3/27 at 7 AM.
Teach Children to Save
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 from 4:00 -4:30PM
A representative from M&T Bank will be at the library to teach children strategies on how to save money! Open to Wayne children in grades kindergarten & up . Online registration starts on 3/27 at 7AM.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 from 4:00 -4:30PM
A representative from M&T Bank will be at the library to teach children strategies on how to save money! Open to Wayne children in grades kindergarten & up . Online registration starts on 3/27 at 7AM.
Ocean Adventure
Wed., April 19, 2023 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Want to know more about our world’s wonders under the water and how we can help protect the ocean and marine life? Come join Anirudh to know more about it along with a hands on activity.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2-5. Online registration begins 4/1 at 7AM.
Wed., April 19, 2023 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Want to know more about our world’s wonders under the water and how we can help protect the ocean and marine life? Come join Anirudh to know more about it along with a hands on activity.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2-5. Online registration begins 4/1 at 7AM.
Grab & Go Flower Craft
This craft includes a fun word search and coloring page.
Pick up begins Friday, April 21st at 9:00 AM. You have until Friday, April 28th by 5 pm to pick up this craft. Register online on 3/27. at 7AM.
This craft includes a fun word search and coloring page.
Pick up begins Friday, April 21st at 9:00 AM. You have until Friday, April 28th by 5 pm to pick up this craft. Register online on 3/27. at 7AM.
Outdoor Music with Kurt Gallagher
Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 11:00 AM– 12:00 PM
Join Mr. Kurt for a fun outdoor music concert! Open to Wayne children of all ages. Register online on 3/27/23 at 7 AM.
Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 11:00 AM– 12:00 PM
Join Mr. Kurt for a fun outdoor music concert! Open to Wayne children of all ages. Register online on 3/27/23 at 7 AM.
Pokemon Meet Up
Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Do you enjoy collecting Pokemon cards and love all things Pokemon? If so, come and play the Pokemon Trading Card Game with other enthusiasts! Using your own cards, you can play and trade with other fans!
Open to Wayne children in grades 3rd & up. Register online on 3/27 at 7AM.
Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Do you enjoy collecting Pokemon cards and love all things Pokemon? If so, come and play the Pokemon Trading Card Game with other enthusiasts! Using your own cards, you can play and trade with other fans!
Open to Wayne children in grades 3rd & up. Register online on 3/27 at 7AM.
Chess Club for Kids
Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Welcome to the Chess Club for Kids! Come play, watch, and learn. Open to Wayne children in grades 1-4. Register online on 3/27 at 7AM.
Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Welcome to the Chess Club for Kids! Come play, watch, and learn. Open to Wayne children in grades 1-4. Register online on 3/27 at 7AM.
Children Draw a Rabbit with Miss Sarah
Wed., April 26, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Children draw a rabbit with Miss Sarah. Open to Wayne children in grades 1-3. Online registration starts on 4/1 at 7AM.
Wed., April 26, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Children draw a rabbit with Miss Sarah. Open to Wayne children in grades 1-3. Online registration starts on 4/1 at 7AM.
