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 2024 - (Wayne Residents Only) - View the flyer
Register online beginning Tuesday, June 11th @ 7:00 AM.
The spring session will run for 7 weeks & ends the week of August 4th.
CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 INDOOR CLASS.
Story Time for All Ages
Once a monthe on Saturdays at 10:15 AM.
Sign Up is Required
Upcoming Dates: May 11th, June 29th, July 27th, August 24th.
Outdoor Story Time on the Library Lawn (In case of rain, class will be inside)
Wednesdays @ 9:30: June 26, July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7
Join Miss Melissa outisde on the library lawn for an interactive story time for all ages.
Please bring a chair and/or blanket.
For children of all ages.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time (Indoors)
Tuesdays @ 10:00 AM : June 25, July: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6 OR
Wednesdays @ 10:15 AM June 26, July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7
Fun for you and your baby/toddler with songs, lab bounces, rhymes, puppets, stories & more.
For babies and toddlers 6 months to 23 months.
Story Time for 2s (Indoors)
Tuesdays @ 11:00 AM: June 25, July: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6 OR
Thursdays @ 10:00 AM: June 27, July: 11, 18, 25 & August: 1, 8
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 (Indoors)
Mondays @ 10:00 AM: June 24, July: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5 OR
Thursdays @ 2:00 PM: June 26, July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7
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 26, July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7
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.)
Free Play Fridays is a special, unstructured play time for infants and toddlers. Drop in antime between 9:30-11:30 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.
Register online beginning Tuesday, June 11th @ 7:00 AM.
The spring session will run for 7 weeks & ends the week of August 4th.
CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 INDOOR CLASS.
Story Time for All Ages
Once a monthe on Saturdays at 10:15 AM.
Sign Up is Required
Upcoming Dates: May 11th, June 29th, July 27th, August 24th.
Outdoor Story Time on the Library Lawn (In case of rain, class will be inside)
Wednesdays @ 9:30: June 26, July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7
Join Miss Melissa outisde on the library lawn for an interactive story time for all ages.
Please bring a chair and/or blanket.
For children of all ages.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time (Indoors)
Tuesdays @ 10:00 AM : June 25, July: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6 OR
Wednesdays @ 10:15 AM June 26, July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7
Fun for you and your baby/toddler with songs, lab bounces, rhymes, puppets, stories & more.
For babies and toddlers 6 months to 23 months.
Story Time for 2s (Indoors)
Tuesdays @ 11:00 AM: June 25, July: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6 OR
Thursdays @ 10:00 AM: June 27, July: 11, 18, 25 & August: 1, 8
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 (Indoors)
Mondays @ 10:00 AM: June 24, July: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5 OR
Thursdays @ 2:00 PM: June 26, July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7
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 26, July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7
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.)
Free Play Fridays is a special, unstructured play time for infants and toddlers. Drop in antime between 9:30-11:30 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.
Summer Reading Club
Begins Tuesday, June 18th at 9:00 AM and runs through Monday, August 12th at 5:00 PM. Open to Wayne children ages 2 - entering 5th grade and Young Adults entering 6th grade & up.
*Children and young adults must register in person for this club! *
Begins Tuesday, June 18th at 9:00 AM and runs through Monday, August 12th at 5:00 PM. Open to Wayne children ages 2 - entering 5th grade and Young Adults entering 6th grade & up.
*Children and young adults must register in person for this club! *
Summer Grab & Go Craft
This craft includes a word search and coloring page. Pick up beings July 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM. You have until Tuesday, July 30 by 5:00 PM to collect this craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3-8.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
This craft includes a word search and coloring page. Pick up beings July 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM. You have until Tuesday, July 30 by 5:00 PM to collect this craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3-8.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Early Readers Book Club With a Therapy Dog
Thursday, July 25 att 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Miss Melissa and Miss Natalie for our brand new Early Readers Book Club! Each child will be given a copy of the story to follow along while the book is read aloud. Children do not have to be fluent readers in order to participate. The read-aloud will be followed by a fun activity. This month our special guest will be a therapy dog!
This club is for Wayne children entering 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Thursday, July 25 att 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Miss Melissa and Miss Natalie for our brand new Early Readers Book Club! Each child will be given a copy of the story to follow along while the book is read aloud. Children do not have to be fluent readers in order to participate. The read-aloud will be followed by a fun activity. This month our special guest will be a therapy dog!
This club is for Wayne children entering 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Move & Groove With Miss Jolie Band
Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Move and Groove with Miss Jolie Band by singing her favorite summer songs.
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Move and Groove with Miss Jolie Band by singing her favorite summer songs.
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Sewing Class (Entering 4th grade &up)
Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00AM - 12:00 PM OR 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Come join us in learning the basics of sewing.
Open to Wayne children & young adults entering 4th grade & up.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00AM - 12:00 PM OR 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Come join us in learning the basics of sewing.
Open to Wayne children & young adults entering 4th grade & up.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Saturday Stories & Songs With Miss Melissa
Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a special Saturday morning for stories and songs.
Open to Wayne children from 6 months up to 5 years old.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a special Saturday morning for stories and songs.
Open to Wayne children from 6 months up to 5 years old.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Young Engineers STEM Project: Portable Drumming Machine (Ages 6-9)
Monday, July 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM OR 12:45 - 2:00 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class.
Open to Wayne children ages 6-9.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Monday, July 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM OR 12:45 - 2:00 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class.
Open to Wayne children ages 6-9.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Summer Painting With Miss Vilma
Tuesday July 30, 2024 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM (Ages 5-7) 5:30 - 6:30 PM (Ages 8-10)
Join us for a summer painting with Miss Vilma!
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Tuesday July 30, 2024 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM (Ages 5-7) 5:30 - 6:30 PM (Ages 8-10)
Join us for a summer painting with Miss Vilma!
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Edible Arts: Turtle Scene (Ages 4-6)
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:30 - 12:15 AM
Join Miss Marianne from Edible arts in creating an edible image.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:30 - 12:15 AM
Join Miss Marianne from Edible arts in creating an edible image.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Edible Arts: Camping Scene (Ages 7-9)
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 12:30 - 1:15 PM
Join Miss Marianne from Edible arts in creating an edible image.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 12:30 - 1:15 PM
Join Miss Marianne from Edible arts in creating an edible image.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Edible Arts: Off Roading Fun (Grade 4 & Up)
July, 31, 2024 at 1:30 - 2:00 PM
Join Miss Marianne from Edible arts in creating an edible image.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
July, 31, 2024 at 1:30 - 2:00 PM
Join Miss Marianne from Edible arts in creating an edible image.
Register online on 6/24 at 7AM.
Summer Painting with Miss Vilma! (ages 5-7)
Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 4:00-5:00 PM OR 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Come and join us to do a painting lesson with Miss Vilma.
Open to Wayne children ages 5-7.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 4:00-5:00 PM OR 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Come and join us to do a painting lesson with Miss Vilma.
Open to Wayne children ages 5-7.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Ice Cream Story & Craft (ages 3-5)
Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Join Miss Emily for a "cool" ice cream craft!
Open to Wayne children ages 3-5.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Join Miss Emily for a "cool" ice cream craft!
Open to Wayne children ages 3-5.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Summertime Grab & Go Craft
This craft includes a word search and coloring page. Pick up begins August 3, 2024 at 9:00 AM. You have until Friday, August 10, by 5:00 PM, to collect this craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3-8.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
This craft includes a word search and coloring page. Pick up begins August 3, 2024 at 9:00 AM. You have until Friday, August 10, by 5:00 PM, to collect this craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3-8.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Mad Science: Fire and Ice Show
Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:30 - 11:15 AM.
Come and join us for some impressive science experiments.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:30 - 11:15 AM.
Come and join us for some impressive science experiments.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Outdoor Music with Kurt Gallagher
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Join us for singing and dancing with Mr. Kurt.
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Join us for singing and dancing with Mr. Kurt.
Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
The Adventures of Green Golly & Her Golden Flute: A Rapunzel Show
Wednsday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Come and join us in listening to a Rapunzel story.
Open to Wayne children ages 4-12.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Wednsday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Come and join us in listening to a Rapunzel story.
Open to Wayne children ages 4-12.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Yoga for Kids
Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM OR 10:45 - 11:15 AM
Kelly from Kidding Around Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Space is limited. Please bring a mat or towel.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM OR 10:45 - 11:15 AM
Kelly from Kidding Around Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Space is limited. Please bring a mat or towel.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Let's Draw! Directed Drawing
Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Join Miss Melissa and Miss Carroll for some summer drawing fun!
Open to Wayne children entering 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Join Miss Melissa and Miss Carroll for some summer drawing fun!
Open to Wayne children entering 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Books & Brushes Story Time & Art Program with Miss Melissa
Friday, August 9, 2024 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.*
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Friday, August 9, 2024 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.*
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Pokemon Meet Up!
Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:00 - 2:00 PM.
Mr. Dan, Pokemon 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.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:00 - 2:00 PM.
Mr. Dan, Pokemon 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.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Wildlife Wonders Story & Craft
Monday, August 12, 2024 at 2:15 - 3:00 PM
Let's explore tthe adorable world of puffins and create a special puffin pencil holder.
Open to Wayne children entering grades K-2.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Monday, August 12, 2024 at 2:15 - 3:00 PM
Let's explore tthe adorable world of puffins and create a special puffin pencil holder.
Open to Wayne children entering grades K-2.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
The Library Adventure Club - 1st to 3rd grade.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Join us for a scavenger hunt to learn all the fun genres of the library.
Open to Wayne children entering 1st - 3rd grade.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Join us for a scavenger hunt to learn all the fun genres of the library.
Open to Wayne children entering 1st - 3rd grade.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
3D Drawing! (ages 8-10)
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Join us for some cool 3D drawings with Miss Medha!
Open to Wayne children ages 8-10.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Join us for some cool 3D drawings with Miss Medha!
Open to Wayne children ages 8-10.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Casey Carle's Bubblemania: End of Summer Reading Finale with Casey Carle!
Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00 - 11:45 AM
*Program will be held at Wayne Valley HS Auditorium. Please use the main entrance.*
Join us for a fun bubblemania event with Mr. Casey Carle.
Open to Wayne children who have registered for our Summer Reading Club.
*Online registration is available now.*
Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00 - 11:45 AM
*Program will be held at Wayne Valley HS Auditorium. Please use the main entrance.*
Join us for a fun bubblemania event with Mr. Casey Carle.
Open to Wayne children who have registered for our Summer Reading Club.
*Online registration is available now.*
Little Green Donkey Craft
Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00 - 10:30 OR 11:00 - 11:30
Join Miss Melissa for a story and craft inspired by the book Little Green Donkey by Anuska Allepuz.
Please sign up for only 1 time, either 10 or 11.
Open to Wayne children ages 3-5.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00 - 10:30 OR 11:00 - 11:30
Join Miss Melissa for a story and craft inspired by the book Little Green Donkey by Anuska Allepuz.
Please sign up for only 1 time, either 10 or 11.
Open to Wayne children ages 3-5.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Chess Club for Kids
Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Welcome back to Chess Club for Kids! Come play, watch, and learn!
Open to Wayne children entering 1st - 4th grade.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Welcome back to Chess Club for Kids! Come play, watch, and learn!
Open to Wayne children entering 1st - 4th grade.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Early Readers Book Club
Monday, August 19, 2024 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Join Miss Melissa and Miss Natalie for our brand new Early Readers Book Club!
Open to Wayne children entering 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Monday, August 19, 2024 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Join Miss Melissa and Miss Natalie for our brand new Early Readers Book Club!
Open to Wayne children entering 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Drawing with Miss Bernadine - Grades K to 3rd
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Learn how to draw and adventure scene with Ms. Bernadine.
Open to Wayne children entering grades K to 3rd.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Learn how to draw and adventure scene with Ms. Bernadine.
Open to Wayne children entering grades K to 3rd.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Back to School Scavenger Hunt with Miss Melissa
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 11:00 - 11:30 AM OR 1:30 - 2:00 PM
Let's get ready for back to school. We will listen to a story and then see if we can find all of the things we need for the first day of school, hidden around the Children's Room.
Opent to Wayne children ages 2-5.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 11:00 - 11:30 AM OR 1:30 - 2:00 PM
Let's get ready for back to school. We will listen to a story and then see if we can find all of the things we need for the first day of school, hidden around the Children's Room.
Opent to Wayne children ages 2-5.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Musical Munchkins
Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Join Miss Joanne for hands-on musical fun.
Open to Wayne children ages 2-3.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Join Miss Joanne for hands-on musical fun.
Open to Wayne children ages 2-3.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Saturday Stories & Songs with Miss Melissa
Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:30 - 11:00 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.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:30 - 11:00 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.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Summer Food Play (ages 2 - 4)
Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM OR 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Come join Miss Jane, occupational therapist from Brave Wings Therapy, for some summer food play.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
Please register for one session only.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10:00 - 10:30 AM OR 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Come join Miss Jane, occupational therapist from Brave Wings Therapy, for some summer food play.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
Please register for one session only.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Little Spanish Scholars: Bilingual Storytime
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish Storytime.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish Storytime.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Register online on 7/25 at 7AM.
