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 - March 2025 - April 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.
Registration for all March programs opens on 2/21 at 7AM.
Lego Lab
Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:00 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 Kindergarten & up.
Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00 - 4:00 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 Kindergarten & up.
Spring Stories & Craft
Tuesday, March 25, 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, March 25, 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.
YA Creates: Spring Snacks with Jennifer *offsite location*
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Please note: We will meet on location at 1310 Route 23 North Wayne, NJ 07470 (Entrance is by Gary's WIne and Ski Barn on Route 23) and join Jennifer, Passaic County FCHS Educator, (Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Passaic County) to learn how to make a healthy spring snack.
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Please note: We will meet on location at 1310 Route 23 North Wayne, NJ 07470 (Entrance is by Gary's WIne and Ski Barn on Route 23) and join Jennifer, Passaic County FCHS Educator, (Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Passaic County) to learn how to make a healthy spring snack.
Open to Wayne children in 4th grade & up.
Stuffed Animal Checkup with Miss Melissa
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00 - 10:45 AM OR
Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:15 - 2:00 PM
Bring your stuffed animal to the library for a stuffed animal checkup! First we will listen to some stories and then we will make a craft. Each child will get a chance to have their stuffed animal checked by Miss Melissa or Miss Amanda.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
*Please register for only 1 class, with Wed. 3/26 OR Thurs. 3/27.*
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00 - 10:45 AM OR
Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:15 - 2:00 PM
Bring your stuffed animal to the library for a stuffed animal checkup! First we will listen to some stories and then we will make a craft. Each child will get a chance to have their stuffed animal checked by Miss Melissa or Miss Amanda.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
*Please register for only 1 class, with Wed. 3/26 OR Thurs. 3/27.*
GreenQuest Nature Club
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM
We'll learn about fostering and protecting the environment.
Open to Wayne children in 2nd - 5th grade.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM
We'll learn about fostering and protecting the environment.
Open to Wayne children in 2nd - 5th grade.
Register for all April Programs on 3/21 at 7AM
Tasty Tots: Spring Treat (Ages 2-4)
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00-4:20 PM OR 4:30-4:50 PM
Come make a healthy spring treat. Open to Wayne children ages 2-4.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00-4:20 PM OR 4:30-4:50 PM
Come make a healthy spring treat. Open to Wayne children ages 2-4.
Knit & Nosh
Wednesday, April 2, 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 4th & up.
Wednesday, April 2, 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 4th & up.
YA Creates: Design an Eggbox Bunny Portrait
Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Design your own eggbox bunny and discover what fun you can have with your recycling. Open to Wayne children in grades 4th & up.
Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00-5:00 PM
Design your own eggbox bunny and discover what fun you can have with your recycling. Open to Wayne children in grades 4th & up.
Chess Club for Kids
Saturday, April 5, 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, April 5, 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.
Melody Mom Music & Fun
Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Join us for an interactive 45 minute of songs, movement, and fun! Open to Wayne children ages 2-5.
Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00-4:45 PM
Join us for an interactive 45 minute of songs, movement, and fun! Open to Wayne children ages 2-5.
Colorful Creations: Part 3 of 5 (Oil Pastels)
Tuesday, April 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 in grades 2nd & up.
Tuesday, April 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 in grades 2nd & up.
Wicked the Musical Sing-Along with Bach to Rock
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30-5:15 PM
Join us for the Wicked Musical Sing-Along with Bach to Rock. Open to Wayne children in grades 1st -5th.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30-5:15 PM
Join us for the Wicked Musical Sing-Along with Bach to Rock. Open to Wayne children in grades 1st -5th.
Yoga for Kids
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:30-11:00 AM
Kelly from The Mindfulnest Co. Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids! Open to Wayne children ages 2-5. Space is limited. Please bring a mat or towel.
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:30-11:00 AM
Kelly from The Mindfulnest Co. Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids! Open to Wayne children ages 2-5. Space is limited. Please bring a mat or towel.
Kids’ Earth Day
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00-6:30 PM
Join Ms. Voula for a fun Earth Day Craft! Open to Wayne children ages 5-8.
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00-6:30 PM
Join Ms. Voula for a fun Earth Day Craft! Open to Wayne children ages 5-8.
Coloring Club for Kids
Friday, April 11, 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, April 11, 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, April 12, 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, April 12, 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.
Pokémon Meet Up!
Saturday, April 12, 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 7-12.
Saturday, April 12, 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 7-12.
Drawing with Miss Bernadine
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM– 12:15 PM
Enjoy drawing a spring scene with Ms. Bernadine. Open to Wayne children in grades 1st-4th.
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM– 12:15 PM
Enjoy drawing a spring scene with Ms. Bernadine. Open to Wayne children in grades 1st-4th.
Teen Creates: Spring Drawings
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 12:30-1:30 PM
Enjoy drawing a spring scene with Ms. Bernadine. Open to Wayne children in grades 4th & up.
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 12:30-1:30 PM
Enjoy drawing a spring scene with Ms. Bernadine. Open to Wayne children in grades 4th & up.
Poetry Class by Safiya
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:00-4:00 PM
Volunteer, Safiya, will teach children how to write poems. Open to Wayne children for 4th grade & under.
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:00-4:00 PM
Volunteer, Safiya, will teach children how to write poems. Open to Wayne children for 4th grade & under.
Early Readers Book Club
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00–3:00 PM
This month we will be reading This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen. 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.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00–3:00 PM
This month we will be reading This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen. 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.
Kids’ Healthy Snacks with Kamryn
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00-1:45 PM
Make a healthy spring snack with, Kamryn, a Registered Dietitian from Wayne ShopRite. Open to Wayne children ages 4-6.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00-1:45 PM
Make a healthy spring snack with, Kamryn, a Registered Dietitian from Wayne ShopRite. Open to Wayne children ages 4-6.
Kids: Book Buddies
Thursday, April 17, 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, April 17, 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.
Read to a Dog
Tuesday, April 22, 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, April 22, 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.
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.
