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 - April 2025 - May 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!
Spring Story Times 2025- (Wayne Residents Only) - View the flyer
WAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY
Register online beginning Monday, March 10th @ 7:00 AM. The spring session will run for 7 weeks & ends the week of May 12th.
*CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS. (1 Day/Time).*
Story Time for All Ages (Indoor)begins Wednesday, April 2nd
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, April 1st or Wednesday, April 2nd
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, April 1st or Thursday, April 3rd
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, March 31st or Thursday, April 3rd
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.
Story Time at Shai Shacknai Memorial Park begins Wednesday, April 2nd
Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM *Please note: There will be no ST in the Park on April 16th*
Stop by Shai Shacknai Memorial Park after school on Wednesdays for stories and songs. Shai Shacknai Park is located at 55 Greenrale Avenue in Wayne. No sign up is necessary. If you are unsure about the weather, please give us a call to see if class has been cancelled.
Geared toward children ages 3 & up.
*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, March 10th @ 7:00 AM. The spring session will run for 7 weeks & ends the week of May 12th .
CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS.
WAYNE RESIDENTS ONLY
Register online beginning Monday, March 10th @ 7:00 AM. The spring session will run for 7 weeks & ends the week of May 12th.
*CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS. (1 Day/Time).*
Story Time for All Ages (Indoor)begins Wednesday, April 2nd
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, April 1st or Wednesday, April 2nd
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, April 1st or Thursday, April 3rd
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, March 31st or Thursday, April 3rd
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.
Story Time at Shai Shacknai Memorial Park begins Wednesday, April 2nd
Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM *Please note: There will be no ST in the Park on April 16th*
Stop by Shai Shacknai Memorial Park after school on Wednesdays for stories and songs. Shai Shacknai Park is located at 55 Greenrale Avenue in Wayne. No sign up is necessary. If you are unsure about the weather, please give us a call to see if class has been cancelled.
Geared toward children ages 3 & up.
*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, March 10th @ 7:00 AM. The spring session will run for 7 weeks & ends the week of May 12th .
CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 CLASS.
Register for all April Programs on 3/21 at 7AM
Microgreens Workshop for Kids (Gr. K- 3)
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Join us for a fun and interactive microgreens workshop where kids will learn about the magic of the mighty greens! Open to Wayne children in K-3.
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Join us for a fun and interactive microgreens workshop where kids will learn about the magic of the mighty greens! Open to Wayne children in K-3.
Spring Pajama Move & Groove with Miss Jolie
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00-6:45 PM
Join us for a Spring Pajama Move & Groove with Miss Jolie. Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00-6:45 PM
Join us for a Spring Pajama Move & Groove with Miss Jolie. Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up.
Books & Brushes Story Time & Art Program with Miss Melissa
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10-10:30 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 or 11.
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10-10:30 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 or 11.
Lego Lab (Gr. K-3)
Sunday, April 27, 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 kindergarten - 3rd.
Sunday, April 27, 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 kindergarten - 3rd.
Music with Kurt Gallagher
Monday, April 28, 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, April 28, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Join us for a fun music event with Kurt Gallagher. Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Spring Stories & Craft
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette and Miss Emily for a spring craft & stories. Open to Wayne children ages 3-5.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00-4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette and Miss Emily for a spring craft & stories. Open to Wayne children ages 3-5.
Little Spanish Scholars: Bilingual Storytime
Wednesday, April 30, 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, April 30, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish Storytime. Open to Wayne children ages 2-5.
Registration for all May Programs begins on 4/25 at 7 AM
Afternoon Children's Movie & Free Comic book Day
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Celebrate Comic Book Day with a special presentation of the first ever full length The Lego Movie. Each child will receive a free comic book (while supplies last). Comic books were graciously donated by Zapp Comics.
Open to Wayne children in kindergarten & up.
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Celebrate Comic Book Day with a special presentation of the first ever full length The Lego Movie. Each child will receive a free comic book (while supplies last). Comic books were graciously donated by Zapp Comics.
Open to Wayne children in kindergarten & up.
Cinco de Mayo Story and Snack
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Let's cook with ShopRite Dietician, Miss Kamryn. Join her in making healthy cheese quesadilla to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Open to Wayne children ages 5-7. Space is limited.
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Let's cook with ShopRite Dietician, Miss Kamryn. Join her in making healthy cheese quesadilla to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Open to Wayne children ages 5-7. Space is limited.
Kids: Book Buddies
Monday, May 5, 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 - 4th.
Monday, May 5, 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 - 4th.
Flower Pen Bouquet Craft
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM OR 6:15 - 6:45 PM
Make your very own flower bouquet for Mother's Day! We'll be using flower tape, fake flowers, pens and an upcycled jar!
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 5th.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM OR 6:15 - 6:45 PM
Make your very own flower bouquet for Mother's Day! We'll be using flower tape, fake flowers, pens and an upcycled jar!
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 5th.
Yoga for Kids
Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Kelly from The Mindfulness Co. Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Space is limited. Please bring a mat or a towel.
Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Kelly from The Mindfulness Co. Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Space is limited. Please bring a mat or a towel.
Colorful Creations: Part 4 of 5 (Oil Pastels)
Thursday, May 8, 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 with oil pastels.
Open to Wayne children ages 7 - 11.
Thursday, May 8, 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 with oil pastels.
Open to Wayne children ages 7 - 11.
Coloring Club for Kids
Friday, May 9, 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, May 9, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages, and snacks.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 9.
Saturday Stories & Songs with Miss Melissa
Saturday, May 10, 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 to 5 years old.
Saturday, May 10, 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 to 5 years old.
Pokémon Meet Up!
Saturday, May 10, 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 program hours.*
Open to Wayne children ages 7 - 12.
Saturday, May 10, 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 program hours.*
Open to Wayne children ages 7 - 12.
Read to a Dog
Monday May, 12, 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 May, 12, 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.
After School Kids Movie
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:40 PM
Join us for an after school movie screening of Moana 2. Movie is rated PG and runtime is 100 minutes.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:40 PM
Join us for an after school movie screening of Moana 2. Movie is rated PG and runtime is 100 minutes.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up.
Knit & Nosh
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Let's get together and learn how to knit. We welcome beginner knitters!
Open to Wayne children in grades 3rd & up.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Let's get together and learn how to knit. We welcome beginner knitters!
Open to Wayne children in grades 3rd & up.
Be a Better Comedian
Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Are you the one who makes everyone laugh? If this sounds interesting to you, come learn how to use your voice to get the meaning of your message across to the audience.
Open to Wayne children in grades 3rd & up.
Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Are you the one who makes everyone laugh? If this sounds interesting to you, come learn how to use your voice to get the meaning of your message across to the audience.
Open to Wayne children in grades 3rd & up.
Books & Brushes Story Time & Art Program with Miss Melissa
Friday May 16, 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 May 16, 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.*
Chess Club for Kids
Saturday, May 17, 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, May 17, 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.
Lego Lab ( Grade K & Up)
Sunday, May 18, 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.
Sunday, May 18, 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.
Melody Mon Music & Fun
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Join us for an interactive 45 minutes of songs, movement and fun!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Join us for an interactive 45 minutes of songs, movement and fun!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Early Readers Book Club
Monday, May 10, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
This month we will be reading Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party. 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, May 10, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
This month we will be reading Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party. 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.
Little Spanish Scholars: Bilingual Storytime
Wednesday, May 21, 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, May 21, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish Storytime.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Young Engineers STEM Class
Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:15 - 5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class!
Open to Wayne children ages 6 - 8.
Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:15 - 5:30 PM
Join us for an exciting STEM class!
Open to Wayne children ages 6 - 8.
Paper Plate Craft Club & Stories
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette and Miss Emily for monthly themed stories and a craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 5.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette and Miss Emily for monthly themed stories and a craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 5.
Messy Crafts: STEM (Creative Circuits)
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Join Miss Kristen, from Passaic County 4-H for a fun STEM session! Youth begin to explore how circuits work and create a piece of art along the way.
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 3rd.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Join Miss Kristen, from Passaic County 4-H for a fun STEM session! Youth begin to explore how circuits work and create a piece of art along the way.
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 3rd.
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.
