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!
Summer Story Times 2025- (Wayne Residents Only) - View the flyer
WAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY
Register online beginning Monday, June 9th @ 7 AM. **CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 INDOOR CLASS.**
Story Time for All Ages also takes place once a month on a Saturday at 10:15 AM. Sign up is required.
Upcoming dates: June 14th, July 12th & August 9th. Please see our online calendar for more info.
Outdoor Story Time on the Library Lawn (In case of rain, class will be inside.)
Wednesdays @ 9:30: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6, 13
Join Miss Melissa outside on the library lawn for an interactive story time for children up to 5 years old. Older siblings are welcome to attend as well. Please bring a chair and/or blanket.
For children up to 5 years old.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time (Indoor)
Tuesdays @ 10:00 AM: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5, 12 OR
Wednesdays @ 10:15 AM: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6, 13
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)
Tuesdays @ 11:00 AM: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5, 12 OR
Thursdays @ 10:00 AM: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7, 14
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)
Mondays @ 10:00 AM: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August 4, 11 OR
Thursdays @ 1:15 PM: June 26, July 3, July 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7, 14
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: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6, 13
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.
*SPECIAL PLAYTIME*
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.)
Free Play Fridays is a special, unstructured play time for infants and toddlers. The Story Time Room will be open and toys and books will be provided by the library. 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.
WAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY
Register online beginning Monday, June 9th @ 7 AM. **CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 INDOOR CLASS.*
WAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY
Register online beginning Monday, June 9th @ 7 AM. **CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 INDOOR CLASS.**
Story Time for All Ages also takes place once a month on a Saturday at 10:15 AM. Sign up is required.
Upcoming dates: June 14th, July 12th & August 9th. Please see our online calendar for more info.
Outdoor Story Time on the Library Lawn (In case of rain, class will be inside.)
Wednesdays @ 9:30: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6, 13
Join Miss Melissa outside on the library lawn for an interactive story time for children up to 5 years old. Older siblings are welcome to attend as well. Please bring a chair and/or blanket.
For children up to 5 years old.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time (Indoor)
Tuesdays @ 10:00 AM: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5, 12 OR
Wednesdays @ 10:15 AM: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6, 13
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)
Tuesdays @ 11:00 AM: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5, 12 OR
Thursdays @ 10:00 AM: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7, 14
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)
Mondays @ 10:00 AM: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August 4, 11 OR
Thursdays @ 1:15 PM: June 26, July 3, July 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7, 14
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: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6, 13
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.
*SPECIAL PLAYTIME*
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.)
Free Play Fridays is a special, unstructured play time for infants and toddlers. The Story Time Room will be open and toys and books will be provided by the library. 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.
WAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY
Register online beginning Monday, June 9th @ 7 AM. **CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 INDOOR CLASS.*
Bubbly Beats with Miss Jolie
Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Who doesn't love bubbles? Children will enjoy this music and movement bubble program that includes lots of songs and bubble - popping fun!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 8.
Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Who doesn't love bubbles? Children will enjoy this music and movement bubble program that includes lots of songs and bubble - popping fun!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 8.
Registration for June 2025 Programs Begins 5/23 at 7 AM
Summer Reading Club
Begins Monday, June 23 at 9:00 AM and runs through Monday, August 18 at 5:00 PM. Open to Wayne children ages 2 - entering 5th grade and Young Adults entering 6th & up.
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Wayne Community Center (Theater)
1 Pike Dr, Wayne, NJ 07470
Come and join the fun with a speical Magic Show, featuring the talented Anthony Salazar. Afterwards, we'll have an ice cream truck, airbrush tattoo stations & a Chick-fil-A table.
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Register Here
View the flyer.
Begins Monday, June 23 at 9:00 AM and runs through Monday, August 18 at 5:00 PM. Open to Wayne children ages 2 - entering 5th grade and Young Adults entering 6th & up.
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Wayne Community Center (Theater)
1 Pike Dr, Wayne, NJ 07470
Come and join the fun with a speical Magic Show, featuring the talented Anthony Salazar. Afterwards, we'll have an ice cream truck, airbrush tattoo stations & a Chick-fil-A table.
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Register Here
View the flyer.
Summer Food Play
Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM OR 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Come join Miss Jane, Occupational Therapist from Brave Wings Therapy, for some sumer food play. If your child has any allergies please let us know so we can accomodate them.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
*Please register for only 1 session.*
Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM OR 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Come join Miss Jane, Occupational Therapist from Brave Wings Therapy, for some sumer food play. If your child has any allergies please let us know so we can accomodate them.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
*Please register for only 1 session.*
Messy Crafts: STEM - Pendulum Palooza
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Join Miss Kristen, from Passaic County 4-H, for a fun STEM session of gravity and physics. Let's create a work of art with a paint pendulum.
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 3rd.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Join Miss Kristen, from Passaic County 4-H, for a fun STEM session of gravity and physics. Let's create a work of art with a paint pendulum.
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 3rd.
Colorful Creations: Oil Pastels
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Teen volunteer, Aishwarya, will be presenting, "Colorful Creations", an art series aiming to teach children some of the basics of different art mediums. We will focus on drawing oil pastels.
Open to Wayne children ages 7 - 11.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Teen volunteer, Aishwarya, will be presenting, "Colorful Creations", an art series aiming to teach children some of the basics of different art mediums. We will focus on drawing oil pastels.
Open to Wayne children ages 7 - 11.
Knit & Nosh
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Let's get together and learn how to knit. We welcome beginning knitters!
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Let's get together and learn how to knit. We welcome beginning knitters!
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Musical Munchkins
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:15 - 10:45 AM (6 - 23 Months)
OR 11:00 - 11:30 (Ages 2 - 4)
Come and learn delightful musical ways to play with your child.
Open to Wayne children.
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:15 - 10:45 AM (6 - 23 Months)
OR 11:00 - 11:30 (Ages 2 - 4)
Come and learn delightful musical ways to play with your child.
Open to Wayne children.
Chalk the Walk Outdoor Story Time with Miss Melissa
Friday, June 6, 2025 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 - 5.
Friday, June 6, 2025 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 - 5.
All Things Pokémon
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Celebrate All Things Pokémon with a fun day of Pokémon themed games, card trading, and crafts.
All events open to Wayne children.
*Please Register for each event separately*
How to Draw Pokémon
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Learn how to draw your favorite Pokémon character including Pikachu! Miss Bernadine will show you how to draw step-by-step using basic shapes and easy to follow instructions.
Open to Wayne children ages 7 - 12.
Pokémon Meet Up!
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Mr. Dan Pokémon expert, will be on hand to assist children at the meetup. *You can drop in or stay during the program hours.*
Open to Wayne children ages 7 - 12.
Pokémon Children Trivia Challenge
1:45 - 2:10 PM
Join Mr. Dan for an afternoon of Pokémon trivia and compete with fellow fanatics. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.
Wayne children must be ages 7 - 12 to register.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Celebrate All Things Pokémon with a fun day of Pokémon themed games, card trading, and crafts.
All events open to Wayne children.
*Please Register for each event separately*
How to Draw Pokémon
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Learn how to draw your favorite Pokémon character including Pikachu! Miss Bernadine will show you how to draw step-by-step using basic shapes and easy to follow instructions.
Open to Wayne children ages 7 - 12.
Pokémon Meet Up!
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Mr. Dan Pokémon expert, will be on hand to assist children at the meetup. *You can drop in or stay during the program hours.*
Open to Wayne children ages 7 - 12.
Pokémon Children Trivia Challenge
1:45 - 2:10 PM
Join Mr. Dan for an afternoon of Pokémon trivia and compete with fellow fanatics. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.
Wayne children must be ages 7 - 12 to register.
Boogie Woogie Babies
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Come get your Boogie Woogie on!
Open to Wayne children ages 6 months - 5 years old.
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Come get your Boogie Woogie on!
Open to Wayne children ages 6 months - 5 years old.
Kids: Book Buddies
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Sign up for the new Book Buddies program where you will be paired up with a reading mentor. Your teen guide will encourage your reading skills.
Open to Wayne children in grades Kindergarten - 4.
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Sign up for the new Book Buddies program where you will be paired up with a reading mentor. Your teen guide will encourage your reading skills.
Open to Wayne children in grades Kindergarten - 4.
ClubSciKidz - Little Makers: Solar Night (Grades K - 2)
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Come learn about, "energy, and make your own solar night light.
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 2.
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Come learn about, "energy, and make your own solar night light.
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 2.
Early Readers Book Club
Tuesday, June, 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This month we will be reading Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea. After we read the story together, we'll have fun doing an activity inspired by the story!
Open to Wayne children in K - 2.
Tuesday, June, 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This month we will be reading Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea. After we read the story together, we'll have fun doing an activity inspired by the story!
Open to Wayne children in K - 2.
Melody Mom Music & Fun
Tuesday, June, 10, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Join us for an interactive 45 minutes of songs, movement, and fun!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 -5.
Tuesday, June, 10, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Join us for an interactive 45 minutes of songs, movement, and fun!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 -5.
Summer Story and Scavenger Hunt with Miss Melissa
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM OR
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:15 - 1:45 PM
Let's get ready for summer! We will listen to a summer story and then we will search through the Children's Room for a fun scavenger hunt!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM OR
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:15 - 1:45 PM
Let's get ready for summer! We will listen to a summer story and then we will search through the Children's Room for a fun scavenger hunt!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Yoga for Kids
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Kelly from The Mindfulnest Co. Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Space is limited. Please bring a mat or towel.
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Kelly from The Mindfulnest Co. Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Space is limited. Please bring a mat or towel.
Tasty Tots: Summer Treat (ages 2 - 4)
Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:20 PM OR 4:30 - 4:50 PM
Come make a healthy summer treat!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:20 PM OR 4:30 - 4:50 PM
Come make a healthy summer treat!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
Kids Chess Club
Saturday, June 14, 2025 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.
Saturday, June 14, 2025 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.
Saturday Stories & Songs with Miss Melissa
Saturday, June 14, 2025 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 - 5 years.
Saturday, June 14, 2025 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 - 5 years.
Baby - Sitter's Club Fan Club
Monday, June 16, 2025 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 yo join us for our first ever Baby-Sitters Fan Club! We'll do fun things like crafts, books, trivia, games, enjoy snacks, and much more. All inspired by Baby - Sitter's Club stories!
Open to Children in grades 2 - 5.
Monday, June 16, 2025 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 yo join us for our first ever Baby-Sitters Fan Club! We'll do fun things like crafts, books, trivia, games, enjoy snacks, and much more. All inspired by Baby - Sitter's Club stories!
Open to Children in grades 2 - 5.
Read to a Dog
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Join us for a 10-minute Read to a Dog session. Please bring a book from home for this program.
Open to Wayne children ages 5 - 10.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Join us for a 10-minute Read to a Dog session. Please bring a book from home for this program.
Open to Wayne children ages 5 - 10.
Intro to Artificial Intelligence - Part 1 of 3 series with Abdullah
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Come learn about the world of AI which is now a part of our everyday lide. Please join us for Part 2 - Wed, July 2 & Part 3 - Wed, July 16.
Open to Wayne children in grades 4 - 7 .
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Come learn about the world of AI which is now a part of our everyday lide. Please join us for Part 2 - Wed, July 2 & Part 3 - Wed, July 16.
Open to Wayne children in grades 4 - 7 .
Books & Brushes Story Time & Art Program with Miss Melissa
Friday, June 20, 2025 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.
Friday, June 20, 2025 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.
Coloring Club for Kids
Friday, June 20, 2025 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 20, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages and snacks.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 9.
Kurt Gallagher Concert
Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Join us for a fun music event with Kurt Gallagher.
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Join us for a fun music event with Kurt Gallagher.
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Paper Plate Craft Club & Stories
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette and Miss Emily for monthly themed stories and a craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 5.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette and Miss Emily for monthly themed stories and a craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 5.
Little Spanish Scholars: Bilingual Storytime
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish Storytime.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish Storytime.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Field Station: Dinosaurs
Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:00 - 3:45 PM
Guy Gsell, from Field Station Dinosaurs, will host this hands-on workshop where art class meets science experiments, Uncover what scientists know about dinosaur colors, and what remains to be discovered, Afterwards, we'll meet a friendly baby Hadrosaurus and learn to draw a T-Rex at Paleo Picasso!
Open to Wayne children ages 4 -10.
Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:00 - 3:45 PM
Guy Gsell, from Field Station Dinosaurs, will host this hands-on workshop where art class meets science experiments, Uncover what scientists know about dinosaur colors, and what remains to be discovered, Afterwards, we'll meet a friendly baby Hadrosaurus and learn to draw a T-Rex at Paleo Picasso!
Open to Wayne children ages 4 -10.
Lego Lab (Grade K & up)
Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Let's build together in the Lego Lab! We'll try a quick group challenge, make a "theme" based build, or have some free play!
Open to Wayne children in grades K & up.
Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Let's build together in the Lego Lab! We'll try a quick group challenge, make a "theme" based build, or have some free play!
Open to Wayne children in grades K & up.
