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Fall Into Fun at the Sussex County Libraries!
Newton, NJ – From stories, to sewing, to why cats do what they do, there are more than 40 programs happening at the Sussex County Library System this October alone. Programs listed by location are all planned for outdoors, weather permitting. For updates and rain dates register through the Events Calendar at sussexcountylibary.org or by calling your local branch.
Dennis Branch Library, 101 Main Street, Newton, 973 383-4810
10/2 @ 10:00 a.m. Statue of Liberty S.T.E.A.M.: story and science craft for ages 5 and up
10/4 @ 6:30 p.m. Delectable Delights @ Dennis Cookbook Club for ages 17 and up
10/13 @ 3:30 p.m. & 10/18 @ 6:00 p.m. Read to a Dog: one-on-one reading aloud to a therapy dog for ages 4-13
10/18 @ 4:00 p.m. Pumpkin Painting for ages 3 and up
10/20 @ 11:00 a.m. Fall Storytime for babies and toddlers
10/20 @ 6:30 p.m. Library Book Club for Adults: Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig
10/30 @ 10:00 a.m. I Saw It on Pinterest! Now Let’s Make It for ages 17 and up: pumpkin/harvest decoration
Dorothy Henry Branch, 69 Route 94, Vernon, 973 827-8095
10/2 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Friends of the Library Gently Used Book Sale
10/20 @ 11:00 a.m. Fall Storytime for babies and toddlers
10/23 @ 3:00 p.m. S.T.E.A.M. Engineering Challenge for ages 8 and up
10/30 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Voices of Vernon’s Past Ghost Walk hosted by the Vernon Historical Society. Ghostly tours leave every 30 minutes
Franklin Branch Library, 103 Main Street, Franklin, 973 872-6555
10/4 @ 10:00 a.m. Fall Storytime for ages 6 months-3 years
10/4 @ 11:00 a.m. Fall Storytime for ages 3-5
10/12 & 10/26 @ 3:00 p.m. Something Cool After School: games, crafts and more for ages 10 and up
10/14 @ 4:00 p.m. Pumpkin String Art for ages 8 and up
10/16 @ 2:00 p.m. Pumpkin Decorating Craft for Adults
10/23 @ 1:00 p.m. Pumpkin Painting for ages 3 and up
Louise Childs, 21 Stanhope Sparta Road, Stanhope, 973 770-1000
10/21 & 10/28 @ 11:00 a.m. Fall Storytime for babies and toddlers
10/26 @ 4:00 p.m. Read to a Dog: one-on-one reading aloud to a therapy dog for ages 5-10
Main Library, 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, 973 948-3660
10/5 @ 10:00 a.m. Homemade Potpourri with Master Gardener Jenny Rottinger for adults
10/6 @ 6:00 p.m. Sound Meditation Performance: stress reduction workshop for adults
10/9 @ 11:00 a.m. Flower Arranging for adults: take home your own bouquet
10/14 @ 10:00 a.m. Get Fit Lit walking and talking book club for adults
10/16 @ 2:00 p.m. Jewelry Making Workshop for adults
10/22 @ 1:00 p.m.-10/23 @ 3:00 p.m. Teddy Bear Sleepover for ages 5 and up
10/23 @ 11:00 a.m. American Girl Club for ages 5 and up
Sussex-Wantage Branch, 69 Route 639, Wantage, 973 875-3940
10/4, 10/18 & 10/25 @ 5:30 Read to a Dog: one-on-one reading aloud to a therapy dog for ages 5 and up
10/5, 10/12 & 10/19 @ 10:00 a.m. Fall Storytime for ages 6 months-3 years
10/5, 10/12 & 10/19 @ 11:00 a.m. Fall Storytime for ages 3-5
10/6 @ 5:00 p.m. Teen Book Club
10/7 @ 4:00 p.m. Fall Bingo for ages 6 and up
10/9 @ 11:00 a.m. Drum Circle with Tree of Life Drummers: ages 6 and up, stop in all week for craft supplies to make your own drum
10/16 @ 11:00 a.m. Decorate Halloween Cupcakes for ages 8-12
10/16 @ 3:00 p.m. Middle School Book Club
10/27 @ 6:30 p.m. Cover-to-Cover Book Club for adults: War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
Available everywhere via Zoom!
10/4, 10/18 & 10/25 @ 4:00 p.m. Kindercooks for grades 1-3: work along with Miss Mary to create a simple recipe
10/6 @ 10:30 a.m. LC Readers Book Discussion for adults: The Push by Ashley Audrain
10/9 @ 2:00 p.m. Decoding the Mystery of Cats with Feline Behaviorist Stephen Quandt
10/12 @ 5:00 p.m. Road Trip America travel tales for ages 5-10
10/21 @ 7:00 p.m. Pajama Storytime for ages 2-5
10/22 & 10/29 @ 10:00 a.m. Friday Storytime for babies and toddlers
10/23 @ 4:00 p.m. Dungeons & Dragons Cooking Club recipe challenges inspired by the game for ages 13-18
10/25 @ 4:00 p.m. Paint & Sippy Cup for ages 5 and up
10/25 @ 6:00 p.m. Over the Moon Storytime for ages 5 and up
10/26 @ 5:00 p.m. Artisan Candle Making for ages 17 and up
10/28 @ 2:00 p.m. Art Talk with Janet Mandel: Art Nouveau for adults