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 - September 2023 - October 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!
Fall Story Times 2023 - View the flyer
Register online beginning Tuesday, September 12th @ 7 AM. - Wayne Residents Only.
The fall session will run for 8 weeks & ends the week of November 13th.
CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS.
Story Time for All Ages (Indoor) begins Wednesday, September 27th
Wednesdays @ 10:45 AM
This class will feature stories and songs adapted for children of all ages.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time (Indoor) begins Tuesday, September 26th or Wednesday, September 27th
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, September 26th or Thursday, September 28th
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, September 25th or Thursday, September 28th
Mondays @ 10:30 AM OR
Thursdays @ 2:00 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, September 27th
Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM
Stop by Shai Shacknai Memorial Park after school on Wednesdays for stories & songs. Shai Shacknai Park is located at 55 Greenrale Avenue in Wayne. No registration is necessary. If you are unsure about the weather, please give us a call to see if class has been cancelled.
For children of all ages.
*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.
Register online beginning Tuesday, September 12th @ 7 AM. - Wayne Residents Only.
The fall session will run for 8 weeks & ends the week of November 13th.
CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS.
Story Time for All Ages (Indoor) begins Wednesday, September 27th
Wednesdays @ 10:45 AM
This class will feature stories and songs adapted for children of all ages.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time (Indoor) begins Tuesday, September 26th or Wednesday, September 27th
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, September 26th or Thursday, September 28th
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, September 25th or Thursday, September 28th
Mondays @ 10:30 AM OR
Thursdays @ 2:00 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, September 27th
Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM
Stop by Shai Shacknai Memorial Park after school on Wednesdays for stories & songs. Shai Shacknai Park is located at 55 Greenrale Avenue in Wayne. No registration is necessary. If you are unsure about the weather, please give us a call to see if class has been cancelled.
For children of all ages.
*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.
Tasty Tots
Thurs., Sept., 28, 2023 at 4:00-4:20 PM OR 4:30-4:50 PM
Come make a tasty apple treat with your tot!! Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
Child can register for only one session. Register online on 8/22 at 7AM.
Thurs., Sept., 28, 2023 at 4:00-4:20 PM OR 4:30-4:50 PM
Come make a tasty apple treat with your tot!! Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
Child can register for only one session. Register online on 8/22 at 7AM.
Coloring Club fot Kids
Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at 4:00- 4:30 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 and inspiration provided by the kids.
Open to Wayne children ages 4-9. Register online on 8/22 at 7AM.
Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at 4:00- 4:30 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 and inspiration provided by the kids.
Open to Wayne children ages 4-9. Register online on 8/22 at 7AM.
Knit & Nosh
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Let's get together and learn how to knit. We welcome beginner knitters!
Open to Wayne children and young adults in grades 3rd & up.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Let's get together and learn how to knit. We welcome beginner knitters!
Open to Wayne children and young adults in grades 3rd & up.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Bubbly Beats With Miss Jolie
Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Enjoy a bubbly filled music and movement program with Miss Jolie. She will be sharing her favorite bubble songs, different ways to pop them and showcase various bubbles in all shapes and sizes.
Open to all Wayne children ages 2 1/2 & up. Children must be accompanied by a grown up throughout the show.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Enjoy a bubbly filled music and movement program with Miss Jolie. She will be sharing her favorite bubble songs, different ways to pop them and showcase various bubbles in all shapes and sizes.
Open to all Wayne children ages 2 1/2 & up. Children must be accompanied by a grown up throughout the show.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Pokémon Meet Up
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Do you enjoy collecting Pokémon Cards? If so, come and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with other enthusiasts! Mr. Dan, Pokémon expert, will be on hand to assist children at the meet up! Using your own cards, you can play and trade with other fans! Snacks will be served. *You can drop in or stay for the full program hours.*
Open to Wayne children ages 8 & up.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Do you enjoy collecting Pokémon Cards? If so, come and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with other enthusiasts! Mr. Dan, Pokémon expert, will be on hand to assist children at the meet up! Using your own cards, you can play and trade with other fans! Snacks will be served. *You can drop in or stay for the full program hours.*
Open to Wayne children ages 8 & up.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Caricature Drawing
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Ma. Christine will draw you as a Halloween theme or superhero character!
Open to Wayne children ages 3-9.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Ma. Christine will draw you as a Halloween theme or superhero character!
Open to Wayne children ages 3-9.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Yoga for Kids
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Kelly from Kidding Around Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Kelly from Kidding Around Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Chess Club for Kids
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Make friends and play chess! Open to children who know how to play or want to learn. Chess sets available!
Open to Wayne children in grades 1-4.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Make friends and play chess! Open to children who know how to play or want to learn. Chess sets available!
Open to Wayne children in grades 1-4.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Healthy Halloween Snack & Story
Monday, October 16, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM.
Join ShopRite Dietician Miss Jessica in making a healthy Halloween snack,
Open to Wayne children ages 5-7.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Monday, October 16, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM.
Join ShopRite Dietician Miss Jessica in making a healthy Halloween snack,
Open to Wayne children ages 5-7.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Grab & Go Halloween Craft
This Halloween craft includes a word search and coloring page. Pick up begins Tuesday, October 17 at 9:00 AM. You have until Tuesday, October 24 at 5:00 PM to collect this craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3-8.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
This Halloween craft includes a word search and coloring page. Pick up begins Tuesday, October 17 at 9:00 AM. You have until Tuesday, October 24 at 5:00 PM to collect this craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3-8.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Tasty Tots
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:20 PM OR 4:30 - 4:50 PM
Come make a haunted healthy Halloween treat!!
Open to Wayne children ages 2-4. Children can register for only one session.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:20 PM OR 4:30 - 4:50 PM
Come make a haunted healthy Halloween treat!!
Open to Wayne children ages 2-4. Children can register for only one session.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Great Pumpkin Painting
Friday, October 20, 2023 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Learn to paint! We'll go step by step and create a beautiful pumpkin scene.
Open to Wayne children ages 7-9.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Friday, October 20, 2023 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Learn to paint! We'll go step by step and create a beautiful pumpkin scene.
Open to Wayne children ages 7-9.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Halloween Story & Craft
Monday, October 23, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join volunteer Miss Mariella in making a spooky Halloween craft!
Open to Wayne children ages 4-6.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Monday, October 23, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join volunteer Miss Mariella in making a spooky Halloween craft!
Open to Wayne children ages 4-6.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Edible Art Pumpkin Patch
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 4:30 - 5:00 PM: Ages 3-5 OR 5:30 - 6:00 PM: Ages 6-9
Enjoy creating some Halloween fun edible arts.
Open to Wayne children. Children can register for only one session.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 4:30 - 5:00 PM: Ages 3-5 OR 5:30 - 6:00 PM: Ages 6-9
Enjoy creating some Halloween fun edible arts.
Open to Wayne children. Children can register for only one session.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Kurt Gallagher
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Join Mr. Kurt for a fun outdoor music concert!
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Join Mr. Kurt for a fun outdoor music concert!
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
YA: Healthy Halloween Snack
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM.
Come join Jennifer, Registered Dieticia, from Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Passaic County. She will teach you how to make a fun Frankenstein toast.
Open to Wayne chiildren and young adults in 4th grade & up.
Register online on 10/1 at 7AM.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM.
Come join Jennifer, Registered Dieticia, from Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Passaic County. She will teach you how to make a fun Frankenstein toast.
Open to Wayne chiildren and young adults in 4th grade & up.
Register online on 10/1 at 7AM.
Pumpkin Painting- B.Y.O.P.
Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Enjoy some fall fun at the library. We'll supply the paints and BRING YOUR OWN PUMPKIN (B.Y.O.P.) and imagination! This may be a messy program so everyone should dress in clothes that can get paint on them.
Open to Wayne children ages 5-8. Space is limited.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Enjoy some fall fun at the library. We'll supply the paints and BRING YOUR OWN PUMPKIN (B.Y.O.P.) and imagination! This may be a messy program so everyone should dress in clothes that can get paint on them.
Open to Wayne children ages 5-8. Space is limited.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Books & Brushes Storytime & Art Program with Miss Melissa
Friday, October 27, 2023 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM OR 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a fun story time and painting class! We will listen to an art inspired story, sing some songs and get creative.
Open to Wayne children ages 2-3. Children can register for only one session.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
Friday, October 27, 2023 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM OR 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a fun story time and painting class! We will listen to an art inspired story, sing some songs and get creative.
Open to Wayne children ages 2-3. Children can register for only one session.
Register online on 9/26 at 7AM.
