Children's Programs are open to Wayne residents only.
Spring Story Times 2026 - The spring session begins the week of March 30th and ends the week of May 11th.
*Register online beginning Monday March 9th @ 7 AM
Children can be Registered for Only 1 Class (1 Day/Time)
View the flyer.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time
Tuesdays from 9:45–10:15 AM OR Tuesdays from 10:30—11:00 AM OR
Wednesdays from 10:00—10:30 AM
Fun for you and your baby/toddler with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, puppets, stories & more. For babies/toddlers 6 months to 21 months.
Story Time for 2s
Tuesdays from 11:15-11:45 AM OR Thursdays from 10:00-10:30 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 from 10:30-11:00 AM OR Thursdays from 1:15-1:45 PM
This class features longer stories, songs, flannels, guessing games, finger plays and more!
Story Time for Children of All Ages (Up to 5 years old)
Wednesdays from 10:45-11:15 AM
This class will feature stories and songs adapted for children up to 5 years old.
Story Time at Shai Shacknai Memorial Park
Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM *Please note: There will be no ST in the Park on April 8th*
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*
Free Play Friday is a special, unstructured play time for babies and toddlers. Meet up to play in our Story Time Room with toys and books provided by the library. 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.
Children can be Registered for Only 1 Class (1 Day/Time)
View the flyer.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time
Tuesdays from 9:45–10:15 AM OR Tuesdays from 10:30—11:00 AM OR
Wednesdays from 10:00—10:30 AM
Fun for you and your baby/toddler with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, puppets, stories & more. For babies/toddlers 6 months to 21 months.
Story Time for 2s
Tuesdays from 11:15-11:45 AM OR Thursdays from 10:00-10:30 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 from 10:30-11:00 AM OR Thursdays from 1:15-1:45 PM
This class features longer stories, songs, flannels, guessing games, finger plays and more!
Story Time for Children of All Ages (Up to 5 years old)
Wednesdays from 10:45-11:15 AM
This class will feature stories and songs adapted for children up to 5 years old.
Story Time at Shai Shacknai Memorial Park
Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM *Please note: There will be no ST in the Park on April 8th*
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*
Free Play Friday is a special, unstructured play time for babies and toddlers. Meet up to play in our Story Time Room with toys and books provided by the library. 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.
Registration for April Programs Begins 3/20 at 7 AM
Children's Matinee Movie: The Bad Guys 2
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Approx.)
Come see The Bad Guys 2 on the big screen! Rated: PG, Runtime: 1hr & 45min. Please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 10.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Approx.)
Come see The Bad Guys 2 on the big screen! Rated: PG, Runtime: 1hr & 45min. Please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 10.
ClubSciKidz - STEM Project
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Come and make a fun STEM project!
Open to Wayne children in grades K -2.
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Come and make a fun STEM project!
Open to Wayne children in grades K -2.
Coloring Club for Kids
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages and snacks.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 9.
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Join us for a story, fun coloring pages and snacks.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 9.
Colorful Spring Creations with Ms. Bernadine
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Come and get into the spirit of spring with Ms. Bernadine.
Open to Wayne children ages 6 - 8.
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Come and get into the spirit of spring with Ms. Bernadine.
Open to Wayne children ages 6 - 8.
Kids: Book Buddies
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00PM
Join us for the Book Buddies program where you will be paired up with a reading mentor.
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 4.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00PM
Join us for the Book Buddies program where you will be paired up with a reading mentor.
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 4.
Yoga for Kids
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:45 - 11:15 AM
Kelly from The Mindfulnest Co. Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids! Space is limited. Please bring a mat or towel.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:45 - 11:15 AM
Kelly from The Mindfulnest Co. Yoga will be hosting Yoga for Kids! Space is limited. Please bring a mat or towel.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Colorful Creations: Celebrating April with Aishwarya
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Aishwarya presents an art series aiming to teach children some of the basics of different art mediums. Today we will be focusing on a spring craft with egg cartons and watercolors.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 5th.
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Aishwarya presents an art series aiming to teach children some of the basics of different art mediums. Today we will be focusing on a spring craft with egg cartons and watercolors.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 5th.
Chess Club for Kids
Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Come play, watch, and learn the game of chess!
Open to Wayne children in 1st - 4th grade.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Come play, watch, and learn the game of chess!
Open to Wayne children in 1st - 4th grade.
Pokémon Meet Up!
Saturday, April 11, 2026 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 11, 2026 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.
Kids Healthy Snack
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join ShopRite Dietician, Miss Kamryn, in making a healthy spring snack.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 6.
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join ShopRite Dietician, Miss Kamryn, in making a healthy spring snack.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 6.
Family Movie Night: Inside Out 2
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 - 7:45 PM
Join us to watch Disney/ Pixar's Inside Out 2. Rated: PG, Runtime: 1 hr & 36min. Please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 10.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 - 7:45 PM
Join us to watch Disney/ Pixar's Inside Out 2. Rated: PG, Runtime: 1 hr & 36min. Please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 - 10.
Little Spanish Scholars: Bilingual Storytime
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish Story Time.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Little Spanish Scholars presents a fun and interactive Spanish Story Time.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 5.
Books & Brushes Story Time & Art Program with Miss Melissa
Friday, April 17, 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 the 10:00 or 11:15*
Friday, April 17, 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 the 10:00 or 11:15*
The Endocrine System: Behind - the - Scenes Helpers
Saturday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Join Ani, our teen volunteer, who will discuss his "Know Your Body" program series as we learn and discover about the endocrine system.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 6th.
Saturday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Join Ani, our teen volunteer, who will discuss his "Know Your Body" program series as we learn and discover about the endocrine system.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 6th.
Early Readers Book Club
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
This month we will be reading We Are In A Book by Mo Willems. After we read the story together, we'll have fun doing an activity inspired by the story!
Open to Wayne children in kindergarten - 2nd grade.
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
This month we will be reading We Are In A Book by Mo Willems. After we read the story together, we'll have fun doing an activity inspired by the story!
Open to Wayne children in kindergarten - 2nd grade.
Paper Plate Craft Club & Stories
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette & Miss Emily for a story & a craft!
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 5.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Join Miss Bernadette & Miss Emily for a story & a craft!
Open to Wayne children ages 3 - 5.
Read to a Dog
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:30 - 5:30 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.
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:30 - 5:30 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.
YA Spanish Speaking Club
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Sebastian, our teen volunteer, will offer a Spanish language program to practice with native Spanish speakers.
Open to Wayne children in grades 4th - 8th.
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Sebastian, our teen volunteer, will offer a Spanish language program to practice with native Spanish speakers.
Open to Wayne children in grades 4th - 8th.
Lego Lab (Gr. K - 5)
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Let's build together in the Lego Lab!
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 5.
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Let's build together in the Lego Lab!
Open to Wayne children in grades K - 5.
Saturday Stories & Songs with Miss Melissa
Saturday, April 25, 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, April 25, 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.
Math Fun with Arin
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Arin, our teen volunteer, will be presenting an enjoyable math program.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 4th.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Arin, our teen volunteer, will be presenting an enjoyable math program.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 4th.
Tasty Tots
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:20 PM OR 4:30 - 4:50 PM
Come make a tasty tot treat.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
Children can only be registered for 1 session either 4:00 OR 4:30.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00 - 4:20 PM OR 4:30 - 4:50 PM
Come make a tasty tot treat.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 - 4.
Children can only be registered for 1 session either 4:00 OR 4:30.
Baby-Sitters Club Fan Club
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Are you a fan of the Baby-Sitters Club chapter books and graphic novels? If you are make sure to join us We'll do fun things like chat about the books, trivia, and much more.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 5th.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Are you a fan of the Baby-Sitters Club chapter books and graphic novels? If you are make sure to join us We'll do fun things like chat about the books, trivia, and much more.
Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd - 5th.
Book Hugs: Stories for Big Feelings
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Local author and child pyschologist, Dr. Donna Cangelosi, will be discussing using picture books to help kids navigate big feelings such as fears, anxiety, and life transitions.
Open to Wayne parents, grandparents and caregivers.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Local author and child pyschologist, Dr. Donna Cangelosi, will be discussing using picture books to help kids navigate big feelings such as fears, anxiety, and life transitions.
Open to Wayne parents, grandparents and caregivers.
