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, September 10th
Thursday, September 17th
Thursday, September 24th
Thursday, October 1st
Thursday, October 15th
Thursday, October 22nd
Thursday, October 29th
Thursday, November 5th
Thursday, November 19th
Thursday, December 3rd
Thursday, December 10th
Thursday, December 17th
*There is NO storytime on October 8th,
November 12th, and November 26th
Books & Crafts Storytime (Ages 2 - 5 Years)
Time: 10:30am - 11:15am
Wednesday, September 9th
Wednesday, September 16th
Wednesday, September 23rd
Wednesday, September 30th
Wednesday, October 14th
Wednesday, October 21st
Wednesday, October 28th
Wednesday, November 4th
Wednesday, November 18th
Wednesday, December 2nd
Wednesday, December 9th
Wednesday, December 16th
*There is NO storytime on October 7th,
November 11th, and November 25th
Touch a Truck Event with Dumont Emergency Services
No registration required.
Age/Grade: All ages family event
Description: Join us for a visit from the Dumont Volunteer Fire Department and Police Department with the opportunity to touch a truck, see firefighter gear, and more!
All children must be accompanied by an adult as per the Library's Unattended Person Policy.
PLEASE NOTE: The library parking lot will be closed to cars during this event. Parking is available across the street in the municipal lot on Brook Street.
Date/Time: Saturday, October 24th at 11:00am
Music and Movement Classes
Registration is required. Each event requires separate registration. Space is limited. DUMONT RESIDENTS ONLY. If you have multiple children, each child must be individually registered.
Age/Grade: Children ages 5 and Under with a Caregiver
Description: Babies, Toddlers, and caregivers will move and groove in this fun music class!
Date(s)/Time:
Friday, November 13th at 10:30am - Click here to register
Friday, December 4th at 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).
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):
2nd - 3rd Grade Chapter Club Dates/Times
Tuesday, November 10th @ 3:45pm - Click to register
K - 1st Grade Story Club Dates/Times
Tuesday, November 3rd @ 3:45pm - Click to register
4th - 6th Grade Readers Club Dates/Times
Tuesday, November 17th @ 3:45pm - Click to register
Upcoming Events (6th - 12th Grade)
Tween Mod Podge Pumpkin Craft
Registration is required. Space is limited. DUMONT RESIDENTS ONLY.
Age/Grade: 6th - 8th Grade
Description: Create a colorful customized craft pumpkin with mod podge, decorative paper, and other embellishments!
Date: Tuesday, October 20th at 4:00pm - Click to register
Teen Sequin Spider Web Pumpkin Craft
Registration is required. Space is limited. DUMONT RESIDENTS ONLY.
Age/Grade: 9th - 12th Grade
Description: Teens will decorate a craft pumpkin with sequins and other embellishments.
Date: Tuesday, October 27th at 4:00pm - Click to register
Children’s Online Resources
Educational Online Resources for Children
Museums, Zoos, Aquariums, and Other Virtual Tours
Fun Websites for Children
Teen Volunteering Information
The Dixon Homestead Library Youth Services Department welcomes teens who are Dumont residents and between the ages of 14 - 17 years of age to consider volunteer opportunities at the library. Volunteering at the Library includes tasks such as organizing shelves and assisting with crafts.
We ask parents to have their teens reach out themselves, rather than reaching out on their behalf. We look for volunteers who take initiative, are detail oriented, and show a strong interest in helping at the Library.
Teens who are interested in volunteering must visit the Children’s Department at the Library to pick-up a volunteer application. Filling out an application does not guarantee volunteer shifts. Volunteer shifts are provided based on availability of tasks and what hours of availability a volunteer lists on their application.
Please note that we limit our volunteering schedules to no more than 3 hours per week, per volunteer. We do not offer weekend volunteer shifts.