Wayne Public Library - Preakness Branch Programs

Welcome to the Preakness Branch Programs page! Visit this page often for updates on Movies, Storytime, Book Discussions and more!

Movies showing at the Preakness Branch Meeting Room  2: 00 p.m.

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Date

Title

Rating

Runtime

Aug. 3, 2010red arrowInvictusPG-13134 minutes
Aug. 17, 2010red arrowDid You Hear About the Morgans?PG-13103 minutes
Sep. 7, 2010NinePG-13118 minutes
Sep. 21, 2010red arrowDear JohnPG-13108 minutes
Read to a Dog

Children ages 5 to 10 read to therapy dogs.

September 1, 13 - October 11, 20
November 1, 17 - December 1, 13

Each Child reads for 10-15 minutes to one dog.

Appointments are at: 3:45 p.m. at 4:00 p.m. at 4:15 p.m.

Pre-register at the Preakness branch library or phone 973-694-7110.
Please bring 1 or 2 books to read.

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For Wayne Residents only!

Preakness Story Time

Story Time Dates: Story time sessions run weekly every Thursday during September, October, November and December.

September 2, 9 - October 7, 14, 21, 28

November 4, 11,18 - December 2, 9, 16

A Storyteller will read picture books with children. Children use small hand percussion instruments and sing songs, play musical games and do crafts.

Caretaker stays with child and may participate too.


Enrollment:
Children must be at least 2 years old and be a Wayne resident. Registration is at the Preakness Branch, or by phone: 973-694-7110.

Class times:

  • Session 1:  11:00 - 11:30 A.M. every Thursday

  • Session 2:   1:30 - 2:00 P.M. every Thursday

  • Please call the Preakness Library in advance, 973-694-7110, if you need special assistance.

Puzzle Corner!

Help put together an ongoing puzzle on the round table in the meeting room corner!

General Book Discussion

The General Book Discussion Group meets at the Preakness Branch.  This discussion group focuses on contemporary fiction with the occasional foray into nonfiction and biography. There are no meetings for July and August.

Programs in the Main Library

A variety of programs for all ages are held in the Main Library.  
Visit the Main library Programs Page.

 

 
 

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