CHILDREN AND TEEN EVENTS

for the Dixon Homestead Library

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 NO STORYTIME ON THIS DATE

  • Thursday, April 2ndNO STORYTIME ON THIS DATE

  • Thursday, April 9thNO STORYTIME ON THIS DATE

  • 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 NO STORYTIME ON THIS DATE

  • Wednesday, April 1stNO STORYTIME ON THIS DATE

  • Wednesday, April 8thNO STORYTIME ON THIS DATE

  • Wednesday, April 15th


Zumbini

Registration required. Space is limited. Dumont residents only.

Ages: Children ages 0-4 years old with a caregiver

Description: Zumbini is a music and movement class for children and their caregivers, incorporating music, dance, and educational tools.

Date(s): March 16th @ 10:30am - Click here to register


Upcoming Events (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)


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 three dates upon registering.

Age/Grade:

Story Club (for Kindergarten - 1st Grade)

Chapter Club (for 2nd - 3rd Grade)

Readers Club (for 4th - 6th 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 March 2026 - June 2026

2nd - 3rd Grade Chapter Club Dates/Times

K - 1st Grade Story Club Dates/Times

4th - 6th Grade Readers Club Dates/Times


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): CANCELED due to inclement weather - New date to be determined


Children’s Online Resources


Educational Online Resources for Children


Teen Online Resources