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This juried exhibition began at the Morris Museum in 1989 as an outlet for artistically accomplished New Jersey high school students to express their curiosity and creativity. Now in its 35th year, Fresh Perspectives shares superb works in a variety of media including photography, drawing, painting, digital art, and sculpture, created by New Jersey’s most […]
Spring will get here someday — we promise. Can you find things in bloom? Grab your phone or camera and start the search! Complete the hunt and win a prize For all ages, cost: $10 per group up to 6 people. Preregistration is required.
Spring will get here someday — we promise. Can you find things in bloom? Grab your phone or camera and start the search! Complete the hunt and win a prize For all ages, cost: $10 per group up to 6 people. Preregistration is required.
This juried exhibition began at the Morris Museum in 1989 as an outlet for artistically accomplished New Jersey high school students to express their curiosity and creativity. Now in its 35th year, Fresh Perspectives shares superb works in a variety of media including photography, drawing, painting, digital art, and sculpture, created by New Jersey’s most […]
Spring will get here someday — we promise. Can you find things in bloom? Grab your phone or camera and start the search! Complete the hunt and win a prize For all ages, cost: $10 per group up to 6 people. Preregistration is required.
This juried exhibition began at the Morris Museum in 1989 as an outlet for artistically accomplished New Jersey high school students to express their curiosity and creativity. Now in its 35th year, Fresh Perspectives shares superb works in a variety of media including photography, drawing, painting, digital art, and sculpture, created by New Jersey’s most […]
This juried exhibition began at the Morris Museum in 1989 as an outlet for artistically accomplished New Jersey high school students to express their curiosity and creativity. Now in its 35th year, Fresh Perspectives shares superb works in a variety of media including photography, drawing, painting, digital art, and sculpture, created by New Jersey’s most […]
This juried exhibition began at the Morris Museum in 1989 as an outlet for artistically accomplished New Jersey high school students to express their curiosity and creativity. Now in its 35th year, Fresh Perspectives shares superb works in a variety of media including photography, drawing, painting, digital art, and sculpture, created by New Jersey’s most […]
This juried exhibition began at the Morris Museum in 1989 as an outlet for artistically accomplished New Jersey high school students to express their curiosity and creativity. Now in its 35th year, Fresh Perspectives shares superb works in a variety of media including photography, drawing, painting, digital art, and sculpture, created by New Jersey’s most […]
This juried exhibition began at the Morris Museum in 1989 as an outlet for artistically accomplished New Jersey high school students to express their curiosity and creativity. Now in its 35th year, Fresh Perspectives shares superb works in a variety of media including photography, drawing, painting, digital art, and sculpture, created by New Jersey’s most […]
What better way to welcome the return of Spring than a build-your-own hammock workshop. Each student will be provided with the materials and techniques needed to weave a sturdy hammock for your next lazy Sunday. For ages 12 & up, cost: $75 per person. Preregistration is required.
Join us for a workshop to wet felt onto soap! During this workshop, you will learn about wet felting wool and create your own decorative felt soap bar. Materials provided. For ages 16 & up, cost: $30 per person. Preregistration is required.
Join us as Raconteur Radio presents "Sunset Boulevard" in old-time radio style! Actors will do a theatrical performance in period costume around a "fat-boy" microphone, the type used to create vintage radio programming."Sunset Boulevard" is the story of an aging silent film queen who refuses to accept that her stardom has ended.The production will also […]
This class will focus on eye contact, facial expression and tummy time and will use puppets, simple board books and songs, and basic fingerplay motions to interact and entertain baby. A wonderful first class for babies as well as a social outlet for moms. Come and join us! Ages newborn-9 months with caregiver. Register once […]
9 to 24 months Storytime is an 8-week progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers Limit: one 8-week session per child Due to high demand, registration is limited to Chatham Borough and Chatham Township residents only. A Chatham Library card is required to register.
Come and join us for baby stories and songs every other Monday at 10:00am from January 8th to May 13th. For ages 6 months to 2 years.
A lapsit for our littlest patrons is back! Join us for songs, fingerplays, stories, and whatever else we can fit into our 20 minute session designed specifically for babies 15 months and younger. This class will take place at the Madison Community House, located at 25 Cook Ave in Madison. Parking is available on a first come […]
Come and join us for baby stories and songs every other Monday at 10:30am from January 8th to May 13th. For ages 6 months to 2 years.
Register once and you will be added to the Toddler Sing Along mailing list and will receive program updates and notifications of any weather cancellations.
Join Ms. Kate for songs, stories, and more at this storytime best for children aged 2 years and a caregiver. This is an ongoing series. Please only register once! If you can't join us one week, that's fine, there is no need to cancel your registration.
Stories, songs, music and rhymes! Join us for an action packed storytime session best suited for children ages 16 months to three years. This class will take place at the Madison Community House, located at 25 Cook Ave in Madison. Parking is available on a first come first served basis on the right side of […]
Ages 2 to 3 Storytime is an 8-week progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers Limit: one 8-week session per child Due to high demand, registration is limited to Chatham Borough and Chatham Township residents only. A Chatham Library card is required to register.
Ages 3 1/2 to 5 Storytime is an 8-week progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers Limit: one 8-week session per child Due to high demand, registration is limited to Chatham Borough and Chatham Township residents only. A Chatham Library card is required to register.
April 15th: Mommy & Me Meet the Spring Chicks - Spring has sprung! We're celebrating by sharing our brand new baby chicks! These fluffy yellow guys are so excited to meet you and your little one! April 22nd: Mommy & Me Celebrate Earth Day! - Today is Earth Day! What better way to celebrate than here […]
9 to 24 months Storytime is an 8-week progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers Limit: one 8-week session per child Due to high demand, registration is limited to Chatham Borough and Chatham Township residents only. A Chatham Library card is required to register.
Storytime for children aged 5 and under and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. No registration required.
Storytime for children aged 5 and under and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. No registration required. Note: The building doors will open 15 minutes early.
Drop in on Tuesday or Wednesday morning at 10:00am from January 9th to May 22nd to hear some stories and make a craft to take home. For ages 2-5.
Join Miss Carol for fun songs and dance! This program is intended for preschoolers.
Join us for some fun stories, songs and a craft. Good for all preschoolers.
Join Miss Rachel or Miss Dana for Movers & Groovers Stories, songs, action rhymes and scarf songs. Lots of interaction and fun. All ages from babies to preschoolers welcome.
Ages 2 to 3 Storytime is an 8-week progressive program for preschoolers and their caregivers Limit: one 8-week session per child Due to high demand, registration is limited to Chatham Borough and Chatham Township residents only. A Chatham Library card is required to register.
Party it up with us as we make a fun craft and listen to a story to celebrate Elephant & Piggie’s arrival at The Growing Stage for their show “Elephant & Piggie: We are in a Play”. Everyone attending will be entered for a chance to win a pair of tickets (1 adult & 1 […]
Zentangle is a fun, easy, and relaxing method of drawing created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. It uses structured patterns, simple tools, and very basic pen-strokes to create beautiful works of art. In a one-hour Zentangle class with Mimi you will learn the building blocks for patterns and the techniques involved in creating Zentangle […]
This hour long drumming for relaxation class is a chance to loose yourself in the rhythm while learning important meditation skills. For ages 8-12 years, limited to 12 participants. Students should plan to attend all four sessions!
For Grades 6 to 12 Zentangle is a fun, easy, and relaxing method of drawing created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. It uses structured patterns, simple tools, and very basic pen-strokes to create beautiful works of art. In a one-hour Zentangle class with Mimi you will learn the building blocks for patterns and the […]
Join Miss Rachel or Miss Dana for Movers & Groovers Stories, songs, action rhymes and scarf songs. Lots of interaction and fun. All ages from babies to preschoolers welcome.
Your babies will be bopping and bouncing in no time to our fingerplays, rhymes, lap songs and story times. They will especially become enamored as we roll balls, pop bubbles, introduce stuffed animal friends and sounds and play under the pretty parachute colors. Our use of multiple board and picture books at each class will […]
Interactive storytime for 16 - 30 month olds accompanied by an adult.
Drop in on Tuesday or Wednesday morning at 10:00am from January 9th to May 22nd to hear some stories and make a craft to take home. For ages 2-5.
Ages 3 and older. Siblings welcome.
Between 1918 and 1937 the Gershwin brothers produced more than 700 songs together for theater and film that helped invent the modern musical. An enormous number have become classics, performed and recorded by generations of performers. But why? What has made these songs survive? Come hear the stories and explore the music of some of […]
Computer science student Francesca will lead this beginning Java class for students ages 8-10. Students will learn the basics of coding in the Java language while exploring variables, conditionals, and more! Students should plan to bring their own laptops and to attend all four class sessions. Limited to 8 students.
Between 1918 and 1937 the Gershwin brothers produced more than 700 songs together for theater and film that helped invent the modern musical. An enormous number have become classics, performed and recorded by generations of performers. But why? What has made these songs survive? Come hear the stories and explore the music of some of […]
Toddlers will be trotting and tapping along to the action verses, movements, simple stories, songs and rhythms, puppets and alphabet play done during each class. They will even begin asking for our use of rolling balls, catching bubbles and parachute rides and waves. This program will form a foundation for your toddlers that will be […]
Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 4 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Come play, meet friends, and make a mess! While all paint is washable, please dress your child in clothes that can get messy.
Babies bounce, read and sing together with Ms. Ellen and LuLu. Stay for socializing. No registration required. Just drop in! Siblings are welcome too.
Join Ms. Kate for songs, stories, and more at this storytime for ages 0 to 2 years and a caregiver. This is an ongoing series. Please only register once! If you can't join us one week, that's fine, there is no need to cancel your registration. *Age range will be strictly enforced due to the […]
For preschoolers and their caregivers. No registration required Come join Miss Jenn for Yoga Storytime! With over 17 years of teaching experience with both children and adults, Jenn has established a program that combines the creativity of imagination and movement, along with breath work. Whether it may be barking in “downward-facing dog” or meowing in “cat” […]
Young children along with their caregivers or guardians can come experience unstructured play and socialization. *caregivers are responsible for supervising their children at all times*
Join Miss Rachel or Miss Dana for a half hour of singing, rhymes and scarf songs. An outing for babies and their caregivers.
Children will be chanting, chuckling, chatting and celebrating in our interactive program that combines a love of movement and reading. We will warm up with exercises and songs before story time and then reinforce our story themes through crafts and activities. Stories will focus on the seasons, holidays and socialization concepts of teamwork, kindness, sharing […]
TAIKOPROJECT has astonished audiences worldwide since 2000 with their unique blend of traditional taiko and innovative aesthetics. Percussive power, dynamic music, and graceful choreography work together to weave a gorgeous narrative you’ll have to see (and hear!) to believe! “This ain’t your mama’s taiko, but it may be your hip, younger cousin’s” -- LA Weekly.
Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 4 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Come play, meet friends, and make a mess! While all paint is washable, please dress your child in clothes that can get messy.
Stories, rhymes and songs for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 year olds.
Plant a love of gardening in preschoolers, and maybe even dust off your own green thumb in this 10-week hands-on gardening series. Little gardeners and their adult helpers plant, harvest, and even taste vegetables straight from their gardens. For ages 3-5 with an adult, cost: $150 per child with 1 adult. Preregistration is required.
Join the library for Mandarin Storytime! Native speakers of Vibrant Waves, a local non-profit organization, will create an immersive experience for your child through stories in Mandarin. All children are welcome! Drop in, no registration required.
Join us for Storytime with Ms. Melanie from The Denville Public Library every other Friday at 10:30am near Books-a-Million! Get moving and grooving with friends and get your craft on! All ages are welcome and no RSVP is necessary.
The Junior League of Morristown is pleased to announce its 22nd Annual Lunch with the Authors will be held on Friday, May 3rd, 2024. Hosted at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, NJ, our luncheon is an invitation to an uplifting and enchanting afternoon with friends and family benefiting our local community. Doors open […]
Join us each Saturday morning in April, May, and June to learn the historic art of cooking on an open hearth. Each week will be a new menu, based on historic recipes, using food grown in our historic garden. For ages 12 & up, cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.
Join me for an inspiring and comprehensive Kids Yoga Teacher Training program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to lead a fun, engaging, and educational yoga program for children. Program Highlights: 🧘🏼♀️Learn playful and creative yoga sequences tailored specifically for children. 🧘🏽♂️Understand child development and how to adapt yoga practices to different […]
For ages 3 and older. Try out a variety of STEM materials. No registration required.
There will be something for the entire family to enjoy, including: Lots of local artisan vendors, with amazing handmade goods Beekeeper demonstrations & demo hive Spring veggie starts and flowers Hot air balloon rides (weather dependent) Live music 4H animal display Backyard chicken display Kids games Hayrides through our blooming spring orchard Food trucks & beer Apple cider donuts to get your fix before fall Advance admission ($5) includes hayride, and access to all picking and shopping areas. Gate admission ($5) does not include the hayride, which will be separately ticketed.
The Mt. Tabor Library will be celebrating Star Wars Day- May the 4th Be With You! This craft program is for children ages 6+. Make your own Star Wars character out of perler beads. The kit includes 4500 colored beads, (2) trays and there are 14 different patterns for the Star Wars characters. NOTE: Since this […]
There will be something for the entire family to enjoy, including: - Lots of local artisan vendors, with amazing handmade goods - Beekeeper demonstrations & demo hive - Spring veggie starts and flowers - Hot air balloon rides (*weather dependent*) - Live music - 4H animal display - Backyard chicken display - Kids games - […]
Makerspace is back for the 2023-2024 school year! Join us on the first Saturday every month between 11am and 3pm at the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum, drop by Makerspace for […]
Join us every Saturday morning at 11:00am from January13th to May 18th for stories and a craft. For Ages 2-8.
The Food Trucks are rolling into Chester Borough! Join us for a delicious day of Food! Beer! Music! Fun! ! It’s a fun filled family day! 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, Live Music from 3 bands, beer, sangria & margarita garden, kids activities, bungee trampoline, rock wall, inflatables, vendors & more! Bring your friends, family, appetite, […]
Discover firetrucks, big rigs and emergency vehicles at this free, family-friendly event. Enjoy a DJ bubble show, giveaways and much more!
The kickoff to Miners season is only 4 DAYS AWAY with the epic Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival hosted by the Sussex County Miners! Indulge in over 20 food trucks, sip your way through 100+ craft beers, and enjoy the added fun with live music, axe throwing and face painting! It's a day of […]
Come learn origami – the art of paperfolding. Origami is a fun, creative, surprising, and challenging craft. Join the fold and experience the magic of turning paper into an amazing work of art.
For students in Grades 2 and up. Have fun learning at the library! Our teen volunteers will teach and review a different concept in math or computer science each week.