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)

  • Thursday, January 9th

  • Thursday, January 16th

  • Thursday, January 23rd

  • Thursday, January 30th

  • Thursday, February 6th

  • Thursday, February 13th

  • Thursday, February 20th

  • Thursday, February 27th

  • Thursday, March 6th

  • Thursday, March 13th

  • Thursday, March 20th

  • Thursday, March 27th

  • Thursday, April 3rd

Books & Crafts Storytime (Ages 2 - 5 Years)

  • Wednesday, January 8th

  • Wednesday, January 15th

  • Wednesday, January 22nd

  • Wednesday, January 29th

  • Wednesday, February 5th

  • Wednesday, February 12th

  • Wednesday, February 19th

  • Wednesday, February 26th

  • Wednesday, March 5th

  • Wednesday, March 12th

  • Wednesday, March 19th

  • Wednesday, March 26th

  • Wednesday, April 2nd



Upcoming Events (Kindergarten - 6th Grade)



Family Movie Event

Registration is not required to attend. Children must have a parent or guardian present with them at all times during this event.

Age: Families (movie is rated PG)

Description: Join us at the Library for a family-friendly movie. Light refreshments will be provided. Call the Library at (201)384-2030 for movie information.

Date: Monday, December 30th at 2:00pm


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 - January at the Library


Upcoming Events (Entering 7th - 12th Grade)



Children’s Online Resources



Educational Online Resources 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



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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.