Children’s and Teen Programming and Services
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Upcoming Events (Pre-K and Younger)
LIBRARY STORYTIME
Registration is not required to attend. In the event of inclement weather, please check our Library Instagram and Facebook Page for delayed openings, cancelations, and closure announcements.
Age: Recommended for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver, but all children are welcome
Description: Let’s have fun with stories, songs, and rhymes.
Date(s)/Time: All storytimes will be held at the Dixon Homestead Library (180 Washington Avenue).
Lapsit Storytime (Ages 0 - 2 Years)
Time: 10:30am - 11:10am
Thursday, January 8th
Thursday, January 15th
Thursday, January 22nd
Thursday, January 29th
Thursday, February 5th
Thursday, February 12th
Thursday, February 19th
Thursday, February 26th
Thursday, March 5th
Thursday, March 12th
Thursday, March 19th
Thursday, March 26th
Thursday, April 2nd
Thursday, April 9th
Thursday, April 16th
Books & Crafts Storytime (Ages 2 - 5 Years)
Time: 10:30am - 11:15am
Wednesday, January 7th
Wednesday, January 14th
Wednesday, January 21st
Wednesday, January 28th
Wednesday, February 4th
Wednesday, February 11th
Wednesday, February 18th
Wednesday, February 25th
Wednesday, March 4th
Wednesday, March 11th
Wednesday, March 18th
Wednesday, March 25th
Wednesday, April 1st
Wednesday, April 8th
Wednesday, April 15th
Upcoming Events (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
Family Winterfest
No registration required.
Age/Grade: All Ages
Description: Join us for games, crafts for all ages, a DJ, hot cocoa, and more winter fun!
Hot cocoa provided by the new Friends of the Library.
Please note: All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Date: Friday, January 23rd from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Book Clubs
Registration is required. Space is limited. A library card is required for registration. (If you have multiple children, please register each one individually). You will be signed up for all four dates upon registering.
Age/Grade:
Story Club (for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade)
Readers Club (for 3rd - 5th Grade)
Description: Children will read and discuss books, have fun with crafts/activities/games, and make friends through reading!
Date(s): Meets once a month from October 2025 - January 2026
3rd - 5th Grade Readers Club Dates/Times
Wednesday, January 14th @ 3:45pm
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K - 2nd Grade Story Club Dates/Times
Wednesday, January 7th @ 3:45pm
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Upcoming Events (6th - 12th Grade)
Tween Glow-in-the-Dark Aurora Borealis Painting
Registration required. Space is limited. Dumont residents only.
Grade: 6th - 8th Grade
Description: Tweens will follow along with an instructor from Artytime to create a beautiful winter aurora borealis painting that glows!
Date(s): Monday, January 26th @ 4:00pm - Click to register
Children’s Online Resources
Educational Online Resources for Children
Museums, Zoos, Aquariums, and Other Virtual Tours
Fun Websites for Children
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Creativebug offers unlimited access to 1000+ online art and craft classes taught by expert instructors for children, teens, and adults. Creativebug can be accessed at any time through your smart device, tablet, or PC. Available to Dumont residents only with a Dumont library card.
Teen Online Resources
Online Resources for Teens
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Creativebug offers unlimited access to 1000+ online art and craft classes taught by expert instructors for children, teens, and adults. Creativebug can be accessed at any time through your smart device, tablet, or PC. Available to Dumont residents only with a Dumont library card.