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!
Fall Story Times 2024 - (Wayne Residents Only) - View the flyer
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.*
Story Time for All Ages (Indoor) begins Wednesday, September 25th 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, September 24th or Wednesday, September 25th
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 24th or Thursday, September 26th
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 23th or Thursday, September 26th
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, October 2nd
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.
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, 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.*
Story Time for All Ages (Indoor) begins Wednesday, September 25th 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, September 24th or Wednesday, September 25th
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 24th or Thursday, September 26th
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 23th or Thursday, September 26th
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, October 2nd
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.
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.
Thanksgiving Grab & Go Craft
This Thanksgiving craft includes a word search and coloring page.
Pick up begins November 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM. You have until Nov. 20 until 5:00 PM to collect this craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 8.
This Thanksgiving craft includes a word search and coloring page.
Pick up begins November 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM. You have until Nov. 20 until 5:00 PM to collect this craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 8.
Boogie Woogie Babies
Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11:00-11:30 AM
Come get your boogie woogie on!
Open to Wayne children ages 6 months - 4 year old.
Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11:00-11:30 AM
Come get your boogie woogie on!
Open to Wayne children ages 6 months - 4 year old.
Early Readers Book Club
Monday, November 18, 2024 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 in kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade.
Monday, November 18, 2024 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 in kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade.
Tasty Tots: Turkey Treat
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:00-4:20 PM OR 4:30-4:50 PM
Come and make a healthy turkey treat. Open to Wayne children ages 2-4.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:00-4:20 PM OR 4:30-4:50 PM
Come and make a healthy turkey treat. Open to Wayne children ages 2-4.
Wildlife Wonders Story & Craft
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00–4:45 PM
Let's learn about owls and make an adorable owl craft.
Open to Wayne children in grades K-3.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00–4:45 PM
Let's learn about owls and make an adorable owl craft.
Open to Wayne children in grades K-3.
GreenQuest Nature Club (Gr. 2nd-5th)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00-6:45 PM
GreenQuest will present a lesson about how trees changes through-out the seasons and make a craft.
Open to Wayne children.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00-6:45 PM
GreenQuest will present a lesson about how trees changes through-out the seasons and make a craft.
Open to Wayne children.
Young Engineers STEM Class
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:15-5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class. Open to Wayne children ages 6-9.
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:15-5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class. Open to Wayne children ages 6-9.
Saturday Stories & Songs with Miss Melissa
Saturday, November 23, 2024 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, November 23, 2024 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.
Thanksgiving Craft (Ages 3-5)
Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette & Miss Emily for a Thanksgiving craft & stories.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 5.
Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette & Miss Emily for a Thanksgiving craft & stories.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 5.
YA Creates: Dream Catchers
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Let’s follow along and design a rustic dream catcher with Ms. Lisaand Ms. Amanda.
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Let’s follow along and design a rustic dream catcher with Ms. Lisaand Ms. Amanda.
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
** Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Raffle**
Saturday, November 30 - Friday, December 6
Win two tickets to see Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at the Growing Stage (7 Ledgewood Ave, Netcong, NJ). Winner will be chosen Friday, 12/6 in the afternoon. Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 9. You must enter for the raffle in-person in the library's Children's Department. Only one entrry per day is allowed.
Saturday, November 30 - Friday, December 6
Win two tickets to see Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at the Growing Stage (7 Ledgewood Ave, Netcong, NJ). Winner will be chosen Friday, 12/6 in the afternoon. Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 9. You must enter for the raffle in-person in the library's Children's Department. Only one entrry per day is allowed.
Melody Mom Music & Fun
Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Join us for an interactive 45 minutes of songs, movement and fun!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Join us for an interactive 45 minutes of songs, movement and fun!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating & Story
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM OR 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Come to the library to frost, decorate, eat and share the gingerbread man with your family.
Opwn to Wayne children ages 3 - 7.
*Please register for only one session.*
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM OR 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Come to the library to frost, decorate, eat and share the gingerbread man with your family.
Opwn to Wayne children ages 3 - 7.
*Please register for only one session.*
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Holiday Sing Along with Bach to Rock
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Join us for a fun holiday sing-along with Bach to Rock.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Join us for a fun holiday sing-along with Bach to Rock.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Musical Munchkins
Thursday December 5, 2024 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM (Ages 6 months - 23 months) OR
10: 45 - 11:15 AM (Ages 2 - 4)
Come and learn delightul musical ways to play with your baby.
Open to Wayne children.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Thursday December 5, 2024 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM (Ages 6 months - 23 months) OR
10: 45 - 11:15 AM (Ages 2 - 4)
Come and learn delightul musical ways to play with your baby.
Open to Wayne children.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Holiday Coloring Club for Kids
Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages, and snacks.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 -9.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages, and snacks.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 -9.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Chess Club for Kids
Saturday, December 7, 2024 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.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 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.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Young Engineers STEM Class
Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:15 - 5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class.
Open to Wayne children ages 6 -9.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:15 - 5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class.
Open to Wayne children ages 6 -9.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Holiday Move & Groove with Miss Jolie
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Join us to groove with Miss Jolie.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Join us to groove with Miss Jolie.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelets (Must be ages 8 - 11)
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Let's make some fun friendship bracelets,
Open to Wayne children.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Let's make some fun friendship bracelets,
Open to Wayne children.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Family Holiday Moviie Night
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00 - 7:45 PM
Get ready for the holidays with this festive kid-friendly movie! This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 100 minutes. Holiday snacks will be served!
Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up.
*Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.*
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00 - 7:45 PM
Get ready for the holidays with this festive kid-friendly movie! This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 100 minutes. Holiday snacks will be served!
Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up.
*Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.*
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Little Spanish Scholars: Bilingual Storytime
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30 to 11:15 AM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish storytime.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30 to 11:15 AM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish storytime.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
YA Creates: Make a Kumihimo Bracelet
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Come and learn how to make a traditional Japanese braided cord that dates back to the Samurai era.
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Come and learn how to make a traditional Japanese braided cord that dates back to the Samurai era.
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
GreenQuest Nature Club (Gr. 2nd - 5th)
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM
GreenQuest will present a lesson about preserving nature.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 5th.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM
GreenQuest will present a lesson about preserving nature.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 5th.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Yoga for Kids
Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Kelly from Kidding Around Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Space is limited. Please bring a mat or towel.
Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Kelly from Kidding Around Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Space is limited. Please bring a mat or towel.
Pokémon Meet Up!
Saturday, December 14, 2024 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 ages 7 & up.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 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 ages 7 & up.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Pokémon Children Trivia Challenge
Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:15 - 2:45 PM
Join Mr. Dan for an afternoon of Pokémon trivia and compete with fellow fanatics. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.
Open to Wayne children ages 7 & up.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:15 - 2:45 PM
Join Mr. Dan for an afternoon of Pokémon trivia and compete with fellow fanatics. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.
Open to Wayne children ages 7 & up.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
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.
Family Gingerbread House Decorating
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM OR 6:00 - 6:45 PM
This is a "family gingerbread house decorating" event. Each family will receive a large gingerbread house and all the decorating materials. Therefore, registering one child will be sufficient for other siblings.
*Please register only one child for this event*
Open to Wayne families.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM OR 6:00 - 6:45 PM
This is a "family gingerbread house decorating" event. Each family will receive a large gingerbread house and all the decorating materials. Therefore, registering one child will be sufficient for other siblings.
*Please register only one child for this event*
Open to Wayne families.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Kids' Winter Adventure Painting
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM.
Let's create a winter adventure painting with Ms. Bernadine!
Open to Wayne children ages 7 - 9.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM.
Let's create a winter adventure painting with Ms. Bernadine!
Open to Wayne children ages 7 - 9.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
YA Creates: Winter Adventure Painting
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Let's create a step-by-step winter adventure with Ms. Bernadine,
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Let's create a step-by-step winter adventure with Ms. Bernadine,
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Holiday Stories & Craft
Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Join Miss Bernadette and Mss Emily for a holiday craft & stories,
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 5.
Register online on 11/22 at 7 AM.
Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Join Miss Bernadette and Mss Emily for a holiday craft & stories,
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 5.
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.
