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)
[Runs from 10:30am - 11:00am]
Thursday, February 22nd
Thursday, February 29th
Thursday, March 7th
Thursday, March 14th
Thursday, March 21st
Thursday, March 28th
Thursday, April 4th
Thursday, April 11th
Thursday, April 18th
Thursday, April 25th
Thursday, May 2nd
Thursday, May 9th
Thursday, May 16th
Thursday, May 23rd
Books & Crafts Storytime (Ages 2 - 5 Years)
[Runs from 10:30am - 11:15am]
Wednesday, February 21st
Wednesday, February 28th
Wednesday, March 6th
Wednesday, March 13th
Wednesday, March 20th
Wednesday, March 27th
Wednesday, April 3rd
Wednesday, April 10th
Wednesday, April 17th
Wednesday, April 24th
Wednesday, May 1st
Wednesday, May 8th
Wednesday, May 15th
Wednesday, May 22nd
Sing and Sign with Fran
Registration is required. Space is limited. Dumont residents only
Age: Recommended for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver
Description: Join us at the Library for an interactive music program where children will sing, dance, jump, and learn some simple sign language.
Date(s)/Time:
Monday, May 13th at 12:00pm - Click here to register
Upcoming Events (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
Mother’s Day Craft
Registration is required. Space is limited. Dumont residents only
Age: For Children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Description: Children will decorate a picture frame to gift for Mother’s Day!
Bring a photo to insert or you can draw a special picture at the program to display (should be able to fit a 3 inch square photo space).
Date(s)/Time: Friday, May 10th at 3:30pm
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 March - June at the Library
Readers Club Dates/Times
Wednesday, March 13th at 3:45pm
Wednesday, April 10th at 3:45pm
Wednesday, May 8th at 3:45pm
Wednesday, June 12th at 3:45pm
Story Club Dates/Times
Wednesday, March 6th at 3:45pm
Wednesday, April 3rd at 3:45pm
Wednesday, May 1st at 3:45pm
Wednesday, June 5th at 3:45pm
Upcoming Events (Entering 6th - 12th Grade)
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.