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, March 27th
Thursday, April 3rd
Thursday, April 10th
Thursday, April 17th
Thursday, April 24th
Thursday, May 1st
Thursday, May 8th
Thursday, May 15th
Thursday, May 22nd
Books & Crafts Storytime (Ages 2 - 5 Years)
Time: 10:30am - 11:15am
Wednesday, March 26th
Wednesday, April 2nd
Wednesday, April 9th
Wednesday, April 16th
Wednesday, April 23rd
Wednesday, April 30th
Wednesday, May 7th
Wednesday, May 14th
Wednesday, May 21st
Afternoon Library Storytime
Registration is not required to attend.
Age: Children ages 3 - 6 years old with a Caregiver
Description: Let’s have fun with stories, songs, and a simple craft.
Dates:
Together We Craft
Registration is required. Space is limited. Dumont residents only.
Age: Children ages 4 - 7 years old with a Caregiver
Description: Children and their caregiver will work together to make art.
Date:
3D Butterfly Canvas Art - Tuesday, April 8th at 3:45pm - Click here to register
Decorating Planters - Tuesday, May 6th at 3:45pm - Click here to register
Animal Drawing - Tuesday, June 3rd at 3:45pm - Click here to register
Music with Miss Nita
Registration is required. Space is limited. Dumont residents only.
Age: Children ages 5 and Under with a Caregiver
Description: Children will have fun singing, dancing and playing instruments with Miss Nita at the Library!
Date:
Wednesday, April 16th at 1:00pm - Click here to register
Wednesday, May 14th at 1:00pm - Click here to register
Mommy and Me Yoga Classes
Registration is required. Space is limited. Dumont residents only.
All caregivers must sign a waiver prior to the program.
Age: Children ages 3 - 5 years old and their Caregiver. Caregivers are expected to participate in addition to children.
Description: Yoga Instructor Chiling will guide children and their caregivers through a calming yoga routine.
Each participant should wear comfortable clothing for exercising and will need to bring their own yoga mat and towel.
Date:
Wednesday, May 21st at 1:00pm - Click here to register
Wednesday, May 28th at 1:00pm - Click here to register
Wednesday, June 4th at 1:00pm - Click here to register
Wednesday, June 11th at 1:00pm - Click here to register
Upcoming Events (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
Ceramic Owl Planters
Click here to register. Registration is required. Space is limited. Dumont residents only.
Age: For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Description: Children will paint a ceramic owl planter.
Date: Thursday, April 17th at 3:45pm
Negative Space Painting
Click here to register. Registration is required. Space is limited. Dumont residents only.
Age: For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Description: Children will learn about positive and negative space and create mixed media hearts!
Date: Thursday, May 1st at 3:45pm
Bird in a Cherry Tree Mixed Media Art
Click here to register. Registration is required. Space is limited. Dumont residents only.
Age: For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Description: Children will make a bird in a cherry tree based on the illustrations in Lois Ehlert’s book Pie in the Sky.
Date: Thursday, May 15th at 3:45pm
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 TBD
Readers Club Dates/Times
TBD
Story Club Dates/Times
TBD
Upcoming Events (6th - 12th Grade)
Sea glass Art Program
Click here to register. Registration is required. Space is limited. Dumont residents only.
Age: For Tweens in 6th - 8th Grade
Description: Tweens will make fun shadow box art using sea glass.
Date: Tuesday, May 13th at 4:00pm
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.