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.
**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 2025- (Wayne Residents Only) - View the flyer
WAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY
Register online beginning Monday, March 10th @ 7:00 AM. The spring session will run for 7 weeks & ends the week of May 12th.
*CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS. (1 Day/Time).*
Story Time for All Ages (Indoor)begins Wednesday, April 2nd
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, April 1st or Wednesday, April 2nd
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, April 1st or Thursday, April 3rd
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 31st or Thursday, April 3rd
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, April 2nd
Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM *Please note: There will be no ST in the Park on April 16th*
Stop by Shai Shacknai Memorial Park after school on Wednesdays for stories and 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* 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, March 10th @ 7:00 AM. The spring session will run for 7 weeks & ends the week of May 12th .
CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS.
WAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY
Register online beginning Monday, March 10th @ 7:00 AM. The spring session will run for 7 weeks & ends the week of May 12th.
*CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS. (1 Day/Time).*
Story Time for All Ages (Indoor)begins Wednesday, April 2nd
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, April 1st or Wednesday, April 2nd
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, April 1st or Thursday, April 3rd
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 31st or Thursday, April 3rd
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, April 2nd
Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM *Please note: There will be no ST in the Park on April 16th*
Stop by Shai Shacknai Memorial Park after school on Wednesdays for stories and 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* 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, March 10th @ 7:00 AM. The spring session will run for 7 weeks & ends the week of May 12th .
CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS.
Registration for all March programs opens on 2/21 at 7AM.
Chess Club for Kids
Saturday, March 1, 2025 ar 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, March 1, 2025 ar 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.
Lego Lab
Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM OR
Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:00 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 Kindergarten & up.
Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM OR
Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:00 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 Kindergarten & up.
Dr. Seuss Bingo (Ages 4 - 8)
Monday, March 3, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Join us to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with Bingo and prizes. Snacks will be provided.
Open to Wayne children.
Monday, March 3, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Join us to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with Bingo and prizes. Snacks will be provided.
Open to Wayne children.
Guardianship Presented by Passaic County Surrogate Judge Zoila S. Cassanova
Tuesday, March 4th from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Attention parents of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities!
The Wayne Public Library is pleased to host your Passaic County Surrogate Court Judge, the Honorable Zoila S. Cassanova, Esq. , for an important and informative discussion on guardianship.
Learn what guardianship is, how it works, and what it could mean for you and your family.
A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to get informed and ask your questions!
View the flyer
Tuesday, March 4th from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Attention parents of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities!
The Wayne Public Library is pleased to host your Passaic County Surrogate Court Judge, the Honorable Zoila S. Cassanova, Esq. , for an important and informative discussion on guardianship.
Learn what guardianship is, how it works, and what it could mean for you and your family.
A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to get informed and ask your questions!
View the flyer
Be a Better Comedian
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Are you the one who makes everyone laugh? If this sounds interesting to you, come learn how to use your voice to get the meaning of your message across to the audience.
Open to Wayne children in 3rd grade & up.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Are you the one who makes everyone laugh? If this sounds interesting to you, come learn how to use your voice to get the meaning of your message across to the audience.
Open to Wayne children in 3rd grade & up.
Melody Mom Music & Fun
Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:45 - 11:15 AM
Join us for an interactive 45 minutes of songs, movement, and fun!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:45 - 11:15 AM
Join us for an interactive 45 minutes of songs, movement, and fun!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Colorful Creations: Part 2 - Color Pencil
Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Teen volunteer, Aishwarya, will be presenting , "Colorful Creations," an art series aiming to teach children some of the basics of different art mediums. We will focus on drawing with colored pencils.
Open to Wayne children ages 6 - 11.
Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Teen volunteer, Aishwarya, will be presenting , "Colorful Creations," an art series aiming to teach children some of the basics of different art mediums. We will focus on drawing with colored pencils.
Open to Wayne children ages 6 - 11.
Pokémon Meet Up!
Saturday, March 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 in ages 7 & up.
Saturday, March 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 in ages 7 & up.
Young Engineers STEM Class
Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:15 - 5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class.
Open to Wayne children ages 6-8.
Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:15 - 5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class.
Open to Wayne children ages 6-8.
Healthy Living for Kids & Teens (4th grade & up)
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Healthy Habits Co, will have an engaging session that will teach children how to make nutritious food choices.
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Healthy Habits Co, will have an engaging session that will teach children how to make nutritious food choices.
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Yoga for Kids
Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:30 - 11:00 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, March 13, 2025 at 10:30 - 11:00 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.
Read to a Dog
Thursday, March 13, 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.
Thursday, March 13, 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, March 14, 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, March 14, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages, and snacks.
Open to Wayne children ages 4-9.
Saturday Stories & Songs with Miss Melissa
Saturday, March 15, 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, March 15, 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.
Leprechaun Food Play
Monday, March 17, 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.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
If your child has any allergies please let us know so we can accomodate them.
Monday, March 17, 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.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
If your child has any allergies please let us know so we can accomodate them.
Kids: Book Buddies
Monday, March 17, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Sign up for the new Book Buddies program where you will be paired with a reading mentor. Your teen guide will encourage your reading skills.
Open to Wayne children in grades kindergarten - 4th grade.
Monday, March 17, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Sign up for the new Book Buddies program where you will be paired with a reading mentor. Your teen guide will encourage your reading skills.
Open to Wayne children in grades kindergarten - 4th grade.
Books & Brushes Story Time & Art Program with Miss Melissa
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:00 - 11:30 AM OR
Wenesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:00 - 10:30 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 3/18 or 3/19.*
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:00 - 11:30 AM OR
Wenesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:00 - 10:30 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 3/18 or 3/19.*
Little Spanish Scholars: Bilingual Storytime
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish Storytime.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish Storytime.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Boogie Woogie Babies
Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Come get your boogie woogie on!
Open to Wayne children ages 6 months - 5 years old.
Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Come get your boogie woogie on!
Open to Wayne children ages 6 months - 5 years old.
Intro to 3D Printing & Modeling for Children & Teens
Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Let's Celebrate Maker's Day! A hands-on 3D modeling and printing workshop. You will learn the basics of designing and creating 3D printed jobs.
Open to Wayne children and reens in 3rd grade & up.
Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Let's Celebrate Maker's Day! A hands-on 3D modeling and printing workshop. You will learn the basics of designing and creating 3D printed jobs.
Open to Wayne children and reens in 3rd grade & up.
Maker's Day with MAD SCIENCE
Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 3:00 - 3:45 PM
Join MAD SCIENCE for a fun and interactive performance! This is not a hands - on show.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up.
Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 3:00 - 3:45 PM
Join MAD SCIENCE for a fun and interactive performance! This is not a hands - on show.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up.
Early Readers Book Club
Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
This month we will be reading A Sick Day for Amos McGee. 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, March 24, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
This month we will be reading A Sick Day for Amos McGee. 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.
Spring Stories & Craft
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette and Miss Emily for a spring craft & stories.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 5.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette and Miss Emily for a spring craft & stories.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 5.
YA Creates: Spring Snacks with Jennifer *offsite location*
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Please note: We will meet on location at 1310 Route 23 North Wayne, NJ 07470 (Entrance is by Gary's WIne and Ski Barn on Route 23) and join Jennifer, Passaic County FCHS Educator, (Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Passaic County) to learn how to make a healthy spring snack.
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Please note: We will meet on location at 1310 Route 23 North Wayne, NJ 07470 (Entrance is by Gary's WIne and Ski Barn on Route 23) and join Jennifer, Passaic County FCHS Educator, (Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Passaic County) to learn how to make a healthy spring snack.
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Stuffed Animal Checkup with Miss Melissa
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00 - 10:45 AM OR
Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:15 - 2:00 PM
Bring your stuffed animal to the library for a stuffed animal checkup! First we will listen to some stories and then we will make a craft. Each child will get a chance to have their stuffed animal checked by Miss Melissa or Miss Amanda.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
*Please register for only 1 class, with Wed. 3/26 OR Thurs. 3/27.*
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00 - 10:45 AM OR
Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:15 - 2:00 PM
Bring your stuffed animal to the library for a stuffed animal checkup! First we will listen to some stories and then we will make a craft. Each child will get a chance to have their stuffed animal checked by Miss Melissa or Miss Amanda.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
*Please register for only 1 class, with Wed. 3/26 OR Thurs. 3/27.*
GreenQuest Nature Club
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM
We'll learn about fostering and protecting the environment.
Open to Wayne children in 2nd - 5th grade.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM
We'll learn about fostering and protecting the environment.
Open to Wayne children in 2nd - 5th grade.
