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.
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!
Register online for July Programs on 6/19 at 7 AM.
Mad Science
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:00-11:45 AM
Come and make a fun science activity.
Open to Wayne children entering 4th grade & up.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:00-11:45 AM
Come and make a fun science activity.
Open to Wayne children entering 4th grade & up.
FIFA World Cup Sticker Swap
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
at 3:00-4:00 PM
Bring your extra Panini World Cup Stickers and trade with fellow soccer fans!
Open to all Wayne Panini sticker collectors.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
at 3:00-4:00 PM
Bring your extra Panini World Cup Stickers and trade with fellow soccer fans!
Open to all Wayne Panini sticker collectors.
Healthy Kids: Red, White & Blue Snack
Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 2:30-3:00 PM
Join ShopRite Dietitian, Miss Kamryn, in making a healthy patriotic snack.
Open to Wayne children ages 4-6.
Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 2:30-3:00 PM
Join ShopRite Dietitian, Miss Kamryn, in making a healthy patriotic snack.
Open to Wayne children ages 4-6.
Coloring Club for Kids
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 11:15 AM-12:00 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages, and
snacks. Open to Wayne children ages 3-9.
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 11:15 AM-12:00 PM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages, and
snacks. Open to Wayne children ages 3-9.
ABCs: Around the World with Chloe
Mondays: July 6, 13 & 27, 2026
at 2:00-3:00 PM &
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 2:15-3:15 PM
Chloe, our teen volunteer, will take you around the world by exploring several countries.
We will learn facts about the culture, language, common words, and much more in several sessions.
Open to Wayne children entering grades 2nd & up.
Mondays: July 6, 13 & 27, 2026
at 2:00-3:00 PM &
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 2:15-3:15 PM
Chloe, our teen volunteer, will take you around the world by exploring several countries.
We will learn facts about the culture, language, common words, and much more in several sessions.
Open to Wayne children entering grades 2nd & up.
Paper Plate Craft Club & Stories
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 3:30-4:00 PM
Join Miss Bernadette & Miss Emily
for themed stories & a craft!
Open to Wayne children ages 3-5.
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 3:30-4:00 PM
Join Miss Bernadette & Miss Emily
for themed stories & a craft!
Open to Wayne children ages 3-5.
Dinosaur Craft Adventure with Miss Hilary
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:00-2:00 PM
Join Miss Hilary in making a fun dinosaur craft.
Open to Wayne children entering grades 1st-3rd.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:00-2:00 PM
Join Miss Hilary in making a fun dinosaur craft.
Open to Wayne children entering grades 1st-3rd.
Maker Mindset Series
Tuesdays: July 7, 2026 at 2:30-4:00 PM
July 14 & 21, 2026 at 2:30-3:30 PM
The Maker Mindset Series is a three part
workshop that introduces students ages 8 to
10 to engineering, coding, and artificial
intelligence through hands-on, interactive
activities. Open to Wayne children.
Tuesdays: July 7, 2026 at 2:30-4:00 PM
July 14 & 21, 2026 at 2:30-3:30 PM
The Maker Mindset Series is a three part
workshop that introduces students ages 8 to
10 to engineering, coding, and artificial
intelligence through hands-on, interactive
activities. Open to Wayne children.
Kids: Book Buddies
Tuesday, July 7, 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 entering grades K-4.
Tuesday, July 7, 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 entering grades K-4.
Birding with Ranger Tim
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 9:00-10:00 AM
Passaic County Park Ranger Tim, will take you on
a birding journey to learn about our local wildlife.
Open to Wayne children and young adults
entering grades in 2nd-6th.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 9:00-10:00 AM
Passaic County Park Ranger Tim, will take you on
a birding journey to learn about our local wildlife.
Open to Wayne children and young adults
entering grades in 2nd-6th.
Mr. Corbitt’s Musical Story Time
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:30-11:00 AM
Mr. Corbitt’s Musical Story Time is a fun and
engaging sing-along story time hybrid for young
children and their grown-ups.
Open to Wayne children ages 1-6.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:30-11:00 AM
Mr. Corbitt’s Musical Story Time is a fun and
engaging sing-along story time hybrid for young
children and their grown-ups.
Open to Wayne children ages 1-6.
Yoga for Kids
Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:00-10:30 AM
OR 10:45-11:15 AM
OR (GR. Ent. K-2) 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Kelly from The Mindfulnest Co. Yoga will be
hosting Yoga for Kids! Space is limited.
Please bring a mat or towel. Children can
only register for 1 session. Open to
Wayne children ages 2-5 or entering grades K-2.
Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:00-10:30 AM
OR 10:45-11:15 AM
OR (GR. Ent. K-2) 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Kelly from The Mindfulnest Co. Yoga will be
hosting Yoga for Kids! Space is limited.
Please bring a mat or towel. Children can
only register for 1 session. Open to
Wayne children ages 2-5 or entering grades K-2.
And Then The Seed Grew: A Summer
Story & Planting Craft for Children
Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00-11:45 AM
Enjoy our summer story And Then The Seed
Grew by Marianne Dubuc, followed by a hands-on
planting craft. Open to Wayne children ages 4-8.
Story & Planting Craft for Children
Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00-11:45 AM
Enjoy our summer story And Then The Seed
Grew by Marianne Dubuc, followed by a hands-on
planting craft. Open to Wayne children ages 4-8.
Unearth A Story with Zoophoria
Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00-6:45 PM
Join Zoophoria NJ and embark on a hands-
on adventure interactive with reptiles,
amphibians, and invertebrates. Afterwards,
we’ll meet a special guest, Tripod the giant,
a 70 lb tortoise.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 & up.
Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00-6:45 PM
Join Zoophoria NJ and embark on a hands-
on adventure interactive with reptiles,
amphibians, and invertebrates. Afterwards,
we’ll meet a special guest, Tripod the giant,
a 70 lb tortoise.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 & up.
Early Readers Book Club
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:00-4:00 PM
This month we will be reading Sam and Dave
Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett. After we read the
story together, we’ll have fun doing an activity
inspired by the story! Open to Wayne children
entering grades 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:00-4:00 PM
This month we will be reading Sam and Dave
Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett. After we read the
story together, we’ll have fun doing an activity
inspired by the story! Open to Wayne children
entering grades 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
YA Creates: Junior Chefs Cooking
(Offsite Location)
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:00-4:00 PM
Join Jennifer, Passaic County FCHS Educator,
to learn new kitchen skills and create something
easy to make and delicious. Meet offsite at:
1310 Route 23 North, Wayne, NJ 07470.
(Entrance is by Gary’s Wine and Ski Barn on
Route 23). Open to Wayne young adults entering 4th grade& up.
(Offsite Location)
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:00-4:00 PM
Join Jennifer, Passaic County FCHS Educator,
to learn new kitchen skills and create something
easy to make and delicious. Meet offsite at:
1310 Route 23 North, Wayne, NJ 07470.
(Entrance is by Gary’s Wine and Ski Barn on
Route 23). Open to Wayne young adults entering 4th grade& up.
Edible Dino Adventure
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 1:00-1:30 PM
(Ages 4-5) OR 2:00-2:30 PM (Ages 6-8)
Stomp into sweet historical prehistoric fun
with edible arts. Open to Wayne children.
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 1:00-1:30 PM
(Ages 4-5) OR 2:00-2:30 PM (Ages 6-8)
Stomp into sweet historical prehistoric fun
with edible arts. Open to Wayne children.
Math Fun with Arin
Fridays: July 17, 2026 at 1:00-2:00 PM
OR July 24, 2026 at 2:00-3:00 PM
Arin, our teen volunteer, will be presenting
an enjoyable math program. Open to Wayne
children entering 2nd-4th grade.
Fridays: July 17, 2026 at 1:00-2:00 PM
OR July 24, 2026 at 2:00-3:00 PM
Arin, our teen volunteer, will be presenting
an enjoyable math program. Open to Wayne
children entering 2nd-4th grade.
Saturday Stories & Songs with Miss Melissa
Saturday, July 18, 2026
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, July 18, 2026
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.
Children’s Caricatures with Miss Christine
Monday, July 20, 2026
at 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Ever wondered what you look like as a
caricature? Sign up for this workshop
and see yourself transformed into a
one-kind character! Open to Wayne
children ages 4-8.
Monday, July 20, 2026
at 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Ever wondered what you look like as a
caricature? Sign up for this workshop
and see yourself transformed into a
one-kind character! Open to Wayne
children ages 4-8.
Young Adult Caricatures with Miss Christine
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1:00-2:00 PM
Ever wondered what you look like as a
caricature? Sign up for this workshop
and see yourself transformed into a onekind character! Open to Wayne children
and young adults ages 9-18.
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1:00-2:00 PM
Ever wondered what you look like as a
caricature? Sign up for this workshop
and see yourself transformed into a onekind character! Open to Wayne children
and young adults ages 9-18.
Dig Into Dino Art: Unearth Your Own Story on Canvas
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
at 5:00-5:45 PM
Let’s create a step-by-step unearth a
story painting with Ms. Wendy. Open
to Wayne children entering grades K-2nd
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
at 5:00-5:45 PM
Let’s create a step-by-step unearth a
story painting with Ms. Wendy. Open
to Wayne children entering grades K-2nd
Unearth a Story Painting
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00-7:00 PM
Explore your creativity as we follow step-bystep to unearth a summery painting with Ms.
Wendy. Open to Wayne children and young
adults entering grades 4th-8th.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00-7:00 PM
Explore your creativity as we follow step-bystep to unearth a summery painting with Ms.
Wendy. Open to Wayne children and young
adults entering grades 4th-8th.
Turtle Dance Music
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
at 6:00-6:45 PM
Mr. Matt Mazur, founder of Turtle
Dance Music, will perform a headto-toe movement show that all will
enjoy. Open to Wayne children ages 3 & up.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
at 6:00-6:45 PM
Mr. Matt Mazur, founder of Turtle
Dance Music, will perform a headto-toe movement show that all will
enjoy. Open to Wayne children ages 3 & up.
Dinosaurs with Dinoman
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026 at 6:30-7:30 PM
WAYNE COMMUNITY CENTER
1 Pike Dr., Wayne, NJ 07470
Enjoy a fun-filled hour of incredible props. Dinoman takes you on a
thrilling journey through the Mesozoic Era. Learn how we know
dinosaurs once walked the Earth, what fossils are, and how they are
formed. Open to Wayne children ages 4-10.
Register online on 6/19 at 7 AM
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026 at 6:30-7:30 PM
WAYNE COMMUNITY CENTER
1 Pike Dr., Wayne, NJ 07470
Enjoy a fun-filled hour of incredible props. Dinoman takes you on a
thrilling journey through the Mesozoic Era. Learn how we know
dinosaurs once walked the Earth, what fossils are, and how they are
formed. Open to Wayne children ages 4-10.
Register online on 6/19 at 7 AM
Lego Lab (Gr. K-5)
Friday, July 24, 2026 at 3:00-4:00 PM
Let's build together in the Lego Lab!
Open to Wayne children entering grades K-5.
Friday, July 24, 2026 at 3:00-4:00 PM
Let's build together in the Lego Lab!
Open to Wayne children entering grades K-5.
Songs & Summer Vibes
with Kurt Gallagher
Saturday, July 25, 2026
at 11:00-11:45 AM
Join us for singing & dancing with
Mr. Kurt. Open to Wayne children of all ages.
with Kurt Gallagher
Saturday, July 25, 2026
at 11:00-11:45 AM
Join us for singing & dancing with
Mr. Kurt. Open to Wayne children of all ages.
Create a Dino Bot
Monday, July 27
at 11:30 AM-12:15 PM
Join us in making a fun dino bot.
Open to Wayne children entering grades 2nd-4th.
Monday, July 27
at 11:30 AM-12:15 PM
Join us in making a fun dino bot.
Open to Wayne children entering grades 2nd-4th.
Read to a Dog
Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:00-2:00 PM
Join us for a 10-minute Read to a Dog
session. Please bring a book from home for
this program.*To give everyone a turn, each
child may register for one 10-minute time slot.
If more than one is booked, we’ll keep one and
open the rest for others* Open to Wayne children ages 5-10.
Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:00-2:00 PM
Join us for a 10-minute Read to a Dog
session. Please bring a book from home for
this program.*To give everyone a turn, each
child may register for one 10-minute time slot.
If more than one is booked, we’ll keep one and
open the rest for others* Open to Wayne children ages 5-10.
YA Creates: Jungle Leaf Wind Chime Craft
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Enjoy decorating a delightful wind chime this
summer. Open to Wayne young adults entering grade 4th & up.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Enjoy decorating a delightful wind chime this
summer. Open to Wayne young adults entering grade 4th & up.
Children’s Interactive Story Time & Activity
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 3:00-3:45 PM
Join student author and illustrator Leah Lin for
an interactive story time featuring one of her
original children’s stories.
Open to Wayne children ages 6-8.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 3:00-3:45 PM
Join student author and illustrator Leah Lin for
an interactive story time featuring one of her
original children’s stories.
Open to Wayne children ages 6-8.
Dig Into Magic with Conrad Cologne
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
at 10:30-11:15 AM
Join magical storyteller Conrad Cologne
as we dig into the world of dinosaurs and
archaeology while discovering the real
magic hidden inside the book!
Open to Wayne children ages 3-10.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
at 10:30-11:15 AM
Join magical storyteller Conrad Cologne
as we dig into the world of dinosaurs and
archaeology while discovering the real
magic hidden inside the book!
Open to Wayne children ages 3-10.
Disney Sing-Along with Bach to Rock
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
at 4:00-4:45 PM
Come to sing, dance, and shine at
our Disney Sing-Along with Bach
to Rock. Open to Wayne children ages 3-12.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
at 4:00-4:45 PM
Come to sing, dance, and shine at
our Disney Sing-Along with Bach
to Rock. Open to Wayne children ages 3-12.
Unearth a Story Adventure Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, July 30, 2026
at 6:00-7:00 PM
Experience an Unearth a Story
adventure as we follow mysterious
trails, discover hidden clues, solve
baffling riddles, and much more.
Open to Wayne children entering grades 3rd & up.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
at 6:00-7:00 PM
Experience an Unearth a Story
adventure as we follow mysterious
trails, discover hidden clues, solve
baffling riddles, and much more.
Open to Wayne children entering grades 3rd & up.
Books & Brushes Story Time & Art Program with Miss Melissa
Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:00-10:30 AM
OR 11:15-11:45 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a fun story time and
painting class. Open to Wayne children
ages 2 through 5. *Children can only be
registered for 1 class, either 10:00 or 11:15.*
Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:00-10:30 AM
OR 11:15-11:45 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a fun story time and
painting class. Open to Wayne children
ages 2 through 5. *Children can only be
registered for 1 class, either 10:00 or 11:15.*
Unearth a Magical Story: Summer Reading Finale
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 at 11:00-11:45 AM
WAYNE COMMUNITY CENTER
1 Pike Dr., Wayne, NJ 07470
Celebrate the end of our 2026 Summer Reading
Program with the magician, Steve Woyce.
Open to Wayne children of all ages
Registration is available now.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 at 11:00-11:45 AM
WAYNE COMMUNITY CENTER
1 Pike Dr., Wayne, NJ 07470
Celebrate the end of our 2026 Summer Reading
Program with the magician, Steve Woyce.
Open to Wayne children of all ages
Registration is available now.
