Children's Programs are open to Wayne residents only.
Summer Story Times 2026 - The summer session begins the week of June 22 and will run through the week of August 10.
*Register online beginning Monday, June 8th @ 7 AM (Wayne Residents Only)
Children can be Registered for Only 1 Class (1 Day/Time)
View the Summer Story Time Flyer
Itsy Bitsy Story Time
Tuesdays @ 9:45 AM OR
Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM OR
Wednesdays @ 10:15 AM
Fun for you and your baby with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, puppets, stories & more.
For babies and toddlers 6 months to 21 months.
Story Time for 2s
Tuesdays @ 11:15 AM OR
Thursdays @ 9:45 AM OR
Thursdays @ 10:30 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 22 months-2 years old.
Story Time for 3s, 4s, & 5s
Mondays @ 10:00 AM OR
Wednesdays @ 9:30 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.
Stories at James W. Roe Memorial Pool
Wednesdays @ 2:00 PM (All Wednesdays, except for Thursday 7/16)
Join us at James W. Roe Memorial Pool in Wayne for some summer stories!
No sign up is necessary. You must be a pool member to attend.
Free Play Fridays in the Story Time Room *NOT A STRUCTURED STORY TIME*
Every Friday from 9:30-11:45 AM (Playtime is ongoing throughout the year.)
A special play time! Drop in anytime between 9:30-11:45 on Fridays.
Your little one will get to know other little ones! No sign up is necessary.
For babies and toddlers through 3 years old with an adult.
Children can be Registered for Only 1 Class (1 Day/Time)
View the Summer Story Time Flyer
Itsy Bitsy Story Time
Tuesdays @ 9:45 AM OR
Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM OR
Wednesdays @ 10:15 AM
Fun for you and your baby with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, puppets, stories & more.
For babies and toddlers 6 months to 21 months.
Story Time for 2s
Tuesdays @ 11:15 AM OR
Thursdays @ 9:45 AM OR
Thursdays @ 10:30 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 22 months-2 years old.
Story Time for 3s, 4s, & 5s
Mondays @ 10:00 AM OR
Wednesdays @ 9:30 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.
Stories at James W. Roe Memorial Pool
Wednesdays @ 2:00 PM (All Wednesdays, except for Thursday 7/16)
Join us at James W. Roe Memorial Pool in Wayne for some summer stories!
No sign up is necessary. You must be a pool member to attend.
Free Play Fridays in the Story Time Room *NOT A STRUCTURED STORY TIME*
Every Friday from 9:30-11:45 AM (Playtime is ongoing throughout the year.)
A special play time! Drop in anytime between 9:30-11:45 on Fridays.
Your little one will get to know other little ones! No sign up is necessary.
For babies and toddlers through 3 years old with an adult.
ClubSciKidz- STEM Project
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Come and make a fun STEM project!
Open to Wayne children in grades K-2.
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Come and make a fun STEM project!
Open to Wayne children in grades K-2.
Boogie Woogie Babies
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:30-11:00 AM
Come Get Your Boogie Woogie On! Open to
Wayne children ages 6 months-5 years old.
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:30-11:00 AM
Come Get Your Boogie Woogie On! Open to
Wayne children ages 6 months-5 years old.
Smile Squad: Discover Your Teeth
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Join Ani, our teen volunteer, for the *Know Your
Body* program series as we explore
teeth and oral health!
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd-6th.
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Join Ani, our teen volunteer, for the *Know Your
Body* program series as we explore
teeth and oral health!
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd-6th.
Summer Reading Club Unearth A Story
We are excited to announce the return of our annual Summer Reading Club! The program runs from June 22 - August 19, 2026. The pre-registration for our Summer Reading Club begins the week of June 15th. Children and teens may begin logging thier reading hours starting Monday, June 22nd. Stop by the library to pick up your reading log and submit them weekly to receive rewards. The deadline for submitting completed logs is Wednesday, August 19th by 5 PM. This program is open to Wayne children ages 2 - entering 5th grade and young adults entering 6th grade & up.
*You must register in-person for this club.*
We are excited to announce the return of our annual Summer Reading Club! The program runs from June 22 - August 19, 2026. The pre-registration for our Summer Reading Club begins the week of June 15th. Children and teens may begin logging thier reading hours starting Monday, June 22nd. Stop by the library to pick up your reading log and submit them weekly to receive rewards. The deadline for submitting completed logs is Wednesday, August 19th by 5 PM. This program is open to Wayne children ages 2 - entering 5th grade and young adults entering 6th grade & up.
*You must register in-person for this club.*
SRC Kickoff: Dinosaur Hunter Safari with David Engel
Monday, June 20, 2026 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Wayne Community Center, 1 Pike Dr, Wayne, NJ 07470
Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff with a dinosaur safari show by David Engel, followed by an ice cream truck, Chick-fil-A tables, airbrush tattoo stations and more.
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Registration is available now!
Monday, June 20, 2026 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Wayne Community Center, 1 Pike Dr, Wayne, NJ 07470
Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff with a dinosaur safari show by David Engel, followed by an ice cream truck, Chick-fil-A tables, airbrush tattoo stations and more.
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Registration is available now!
June Program Registration Begins Friday, 5/22 at 7 AM
Family Movie Night: Finding Nemo
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00 - 8:00 PM
It tells the story of an overprotective clown fish named Marlin who along with a forgetful regal blue tang fish named Dory, searches for his son Nemo. Rated: G, Runtime: 100 min.
Please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 10.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00 - 8:00 PM
It tells the story of an overprotective clown fish named Marlin who along with a forgetful regal blue tang fish named Dory, searches for his son Nemo. Rated: G, Runtime: 100 min.
Please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 10.
Kids: Book Buddies
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Join us for the Book Buddies program where you will be paired up with a reading mentor.
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 4.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Join us for the Book Buddies program where you will be paired up with a reading mentor.
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 4.
Baby - Sitters Club Fan Club
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Are you a fan of the Baby-Sitters Club chapter books and graphic novels? If you are, then make sure to join us. We'll do fun things like chat about the books, trivia, and much more.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 5th.
Registration is available now.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Are you a fan of the Baby-Sitters Club chapter books and graphic novels? If you are, then make sure to join us. We'll do fun things like chat about the books, trivia, and much more.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 5th.
Registration is available now.
YA Creates: America's 250th Birthday Button Pin
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Let's design a button pin to celebrate the significance of America's Independence Day!
Open to Wayne children and young adults in grades 4th & up.
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Let's design a button pin to celebrate the significance of America's Independence Day!
Open to Wayne children and young adults in grades 4th & up.
Chalk the Walk Outdoor Story Time with Miss Melissa
Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a very special Chalk the Walk Story Time! We will meet up outside for stories and songs. Then we will get creative and decorate the library sidewalks with chalk. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
Open to Wayne children ages 2, 3, 4 & 5.
Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a very special Chalk the Walk Story Time! We will meet up outside for stories and songs. Then we will get creative and decorate the library sidewalks with chalk. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
Open to Wayne children ages 2, 3, 4 & 5.
Coloring Club for Kids
Friday, June 5, 206 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages and snacks.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 9.
Friday, June 5, 206 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages and snacks.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 9.
Kids' Healthy Snack
Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join ShopRite Dietician, Miss Kamryn, in making a healthy snack.
Open to Wayne chilren ages 4 - 6.
Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join ShopRite Dietician, Miss Kamryn, in making a healthy snack.
Open to Wayne chilren ages 4 - 6.
YA: Spanish Speaking
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Sebastian, our teen volunteer, offers Spanish language program to learn and practice with native Spanish speakers.
Open to Wayne children in grades 4th - 8th.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Sebastian, our teen volunteer, offers Spanish language program to learn and practice with native Spanish speakers.
Open to Wayne children in grades 4th - 8th.
Read to a Dog
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Join us for 10- minute Read to a Dog session. Please bring a book from home for this program.
Open to Wayne children ages 5 - 10.
*Children can only register for one session.*
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Join us for 10- minute Read to a Dog session. Please bring a book from home for this program.
Open to Wayne children ages 5 - 10.
*Children can only register for one session.*
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, June 10 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM OR 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a dinosaur story and scavenger hunt around the Children's Room.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
* Please sign up for only 1 time.*
Wednesday, June 10 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM OR 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a dinosaur story and scavenger hunt around the Children's Room.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
* Please sign up for only 1 time.*
