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.
View the current kids calendar - January 2025 - February 2025
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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!
Winter Story Times 2025- (Wayne Residents Only) - View the flyer
WAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY
Register online beginning Monday, January 6th @ 7:00 AM. The winter session will run for 7 weeks & ends the week of March 3rd.
*CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS. (1 Day/Time).*
Story Time for All Ages (Indoor)begins Wednesday, January 22nd
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, January 21st or Wednesday, January 22nd
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, January 21st or Thursday, January 23rd
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, January 20th or Thursday, January 23rd
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.
*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, January 6th @ 7:00 AM. The winter session will run for 7 weeks & ends the week of March 3rd.
*CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS. (1 Day/Time).*
Story Time for All Ages (Indoor)begins Wednesday, January 22nd
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, January 21st or Wednesday, January 22nd
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, January 21st or Thursday, January 23rd
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, January 20th or Thursday, January 23rd
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.
*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.
GreenQuest Nature Club: Winter Birds
Gr. 2nd-5th)
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00-6:45 PM
Come and learn about which birds migrate for the winter while others choose to stay. Open to Wayne children.
Gr. 2nd-5th)
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00-6:45 PM
Come and learn about which birds migrate for the winter while others choose to stay. Open to Wayne children.
Young Engineers STEM Class
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:15-5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class. Open to Wayne children ages 6-8.
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:15-5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class. Open to Wayne children ages 6-8.
Books & Brushes Story Time & Art Program with Miss Melissa
Friday, January 24, 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, 3, & 4.
*Children can only be registered for 1 class, either 10:00 or 11:00*.
Friday, January 24, 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, 3, & 4.
*Children can only be registered for 1 class, either 10:00 or 11:00*.
Winter Craft (Ages 3-5)
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette and Miss Emily for a winter craft & stories. Open to Wayne children.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette and Miss Emily for a winter craft & stories. Open to Wayne children.
For all February programs: Register online starting Friday, January 24th at 7:00 AM.
Chess Club for Kids
Saturday, February 1, 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, February 1, 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.
Read to a Dog
Monday, February 3, 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.
Monday, February 3, 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.
African Dancing and Folktales
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Let’s celebrate Black History Month with our facilitator, Caren, who will guide us with an interactive African Dance class. Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Let’s celebrate Black History Month with our facilitator, Caren, who will guide us with an interactive African Dance class. Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up.
Melody Mom Music & Fun
Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00-11:45 AM
Join us for an interactive 45 minutes of songs, movement, and fun! Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up
Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00-11:45 AM
Join us for an interactive 45 minutes of songs, movement, and fun! Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up
Young Engineers STEM Class
Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:15-5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class. Open to Wayne children ages 6-8.
Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:15-5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class. Open to Wayne children ages 6-8.
Pokémon Meet Up!
Saturday, February 8, 2025 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.
Saturday, February 8, 2025 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.
Graphic Novel Drawings: Dog Man
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5:15-6:15 PM
Come to have fun & learn how to draw Dog Man with Miss Bernadine. Open to Wayne children in grades 3 & up.
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5:15-6:15 PM
Come to have fun & learn how to draw Dog Man with Miss Bernadine. Open to Wayne children in grades 3 & up.
Edible Arts: Valentine Fun
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00 –4:30 PM (Ages 5-6)
OR 5:00-5:30 PM (Ages 7-9)
Come join us in creating a fun Valentine edible art. Open to Wayne children ages 7-9. Please register for 1 session only.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00 –4:30 PM (Ages 5-6)
OR 5:00-5:30 PM (Ages 7-9)
Come join us in creating a fun Valentine edible art. Open to Wayne children ages 7-9. Please register for 1 session only.
Drawing with Miss Bernadine
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Come to create a fun drawing with Miss Bernadine. Open to Wayne children in grades 3rd & up.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Come to create a fun drawing with Miss Bernadine. Open to Wayne children in grades 3rd & up.
Yoga for Kids
Thursday, February 13, 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, February 13, 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.
Saturday Stories & Songs with Miss Melissa
Saturday, February 15, 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 up to 5 years old.
Saturday, February 15, 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 up to 5 years old.
Early Readers Book Club
Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM– 12:30 PM
This month we will be reading the True Story of the 3 Little Pigs.
After we read the story together, we’ll have fun doing an activity inspired by the story!
Open to Wayne children in kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade.
Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM– 12:30 PM
This month we will be reading the True Story of the 3 Little Pigs.
After we read the story together, we’ll have fun doing an activity inspired by the story!
Open to Wayne children in kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade.
Afternoon Children’s Movie
Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1:30-3:00 PM
Get ready to watch Despicable Me 4 ! Gru faces new nemesis, Maxime Le Mal, and his girlfriend Valentina. The family must outsmart the villains and protect their loved ones . This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 1hr and 35 minutes.
Open to Wayne children geared towards ages 5-12.
Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1:30-3:00 PM
Get ready to watch Despicable Me 4 ! Gru faces new nemesis, Maxime Le Mal, and his girlfriend Valentina. The family must outsmart the villains and protect their loved ones . This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 1hr and 35 minutes.
Open to Wayne children geared towards ages 5-12.
Winter Pajama Move & Groove with Miss Jolie
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00-6:45 PM
Joins us for a Winter Pajama Move and Groove with Miss Jolie. Open to Wayne children ages 2-8.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00-6:45 PM
Joins us for a Winter Pajama Move and Groove with Miss Jolie. Open to Wayne children ages 2-8.
Little Spanish Scholars: Bilingual Storytime
Wednesday, February 19, 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, February 19, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish Storytime.
Open to Wayne children ages 2-5.
Healthy Snacks for Kids (Ages 4-6)
Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join ShopRite Dietitian, Miss Kamryn, for a tasty and healthy treat!
Open to Wayne children ages 4-6.
Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join ShopRite Dietitian, Miss Kamryn, for a tasty and healthy treat!
Open to Wayne children ages 4-6.
Colorful Creations
Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00-6:00 PM
Let’s explore art with color and different mediums with Aishwarya, our teen volunteer. Open to Wayne children ages 6-11.
Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00-6:00 PM
Let’s explore art with color and different mediums with Aishwarya, our teen volunteer. Open to Wayne children ages 6-11.
Coloring Club for Kids
Friday, February 21, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages, and snacks. Open to Wayne children ages 4-9.
Friday, February 21, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages, and snacks. Open to Wayne children ages 4-9.
Music with Kurt Gallagher
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00-11:45 AM
Join us for a fun music event with Kurt Gallagher. Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00-11:45 AM
Join us for a fun music event with Kurt Gallagher. Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Lego Lab
Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Come join us for a LEGO building bonanza. You can choose from build-ing, spinning the wheel for a challenge, or browsing our idea books for inspiration. Open to Wayne children in grades kindergarten & up.
Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Come join us for a LEGO building bonanza. You can choose from build-ing, spinning the wheel for a challenge, or browsing our idea books for inspiration. Open to Wayne children in grades kindergarten & up.
Heart Stories & Craft
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette and Miss Emily for a heart craft & stories. Open to Wayne children ages 3-5.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette and Miss Emily for a heart craft & stories. Open to Wayne children ages 3-5.
GreenQuest Nature Club: Weird & Wonderful
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:00-6:45 PM
We'll learn about things from massive mushrooms to dancing birds! Come find out about all the strange things around us. Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd-5th.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:00-6:45 PM
We'll learn about things from massive mushrooms to dancing birds! Come find out about all the strange things around us. Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd-5th.
Kids: Book Buddies
Thursday, February 27, 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.
Thursday, February 27, 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.