Kids Events

Babies Storytime

24 months and younger

Registration required

Click here to register for the eight-week session

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3½ to 5

Registration required

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Toddler Storytime

Ages 2 to 3

Registration required

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Chess for Kids Group 1

Mondays, September 16 through October 21

Players with little or no experience with chess

Suggested ages 6 to 8       Limit: 12 children

Registration is closed

Register only if you can attend all 6 classes

This series will be taught by an instructor from the International Chess Academy.

Chess for Kids Group 2

Mondays, September 16 through October 21

Players who can finish a game with checkmate

Suggested ages 8 to 10       Limit: 16 children

Registration is closed

Register only if you can attend all 6 classes

This series will be taught by an instructor from the International Chess Academy.

Babies Storytime

24 months and younger

Registration required

Click here to register for the eight-week session

Toddler Storytime

Ages 2 to 3

Registration required

Click here to register for the eight-week session

Culinary Adventure Around the World: Spain

Ages 8 & Up

Limit: 20 children     Registration required

¡Bienvenidos a España! Welcome to Spain! During our visit to the Iberian Peninsula, we will taste a classic Spanish dish, la tortilla, made with eggs and potatoes. We will also learn a little Spanish and about the rich Spanish culture. ¡Vámonos! Presented by Carolyn Dempsey.

To sign up, call the library at 973-635-0603, stop in the Children’s Room, or sign up online right here.

Culinary Adventure Around the World is a Cultural Committee of the Chathams program.

Read Aloud to Therapy Dogs

Kindergarten and Up

No Registration Required

Sit down and read your favorite book to a gentle and loving therapy dog certified by St. Hubert’s.

Jumpin' Jamie Halloween Music and Puppet Show

For preschoolers and their caregivers

No registration required

Jumpin’ Jamie and his friendly monster puppet friends celebrate Halloween!

Sponsored by Friends of the Library