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
Thursday, April 2nd
Thursday, April 9th
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
Wednesday, April 1st
Wednesday, April 8th
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): Monday, February 23rd at 10:30am - Click to register
Upcoming Events (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
Mixed Media Snowman Painting
Registration is required. Space is limited. Dumont residents only
Age/Grade: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Description: Children will design a snowman using Model Magic clay and combine it with a painted wintery scene.
Date: Thursday, February 19th at 3:30pm - Click here to register
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 - May 2026
2nd - 3rd Grade Chapter Club Dates/Times
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K - 1st Grade Story Club Dates/Times
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4th - 6th Grade Readers Club Dates/Times
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Upcoming Events (6th - 12th Grade)
Teen Mug Decorating and Make a Mug Cake
Registration required. Space is limited. Dumont residents only.
Grade: 9th - 12th Grade
Description: Teens will make a delicious chocolate mug cake and decorate a ceramic mug. Ingredients we will be using: AP flour, white sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, milk, canola oil, vanilla extract.
IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO ANY OF THESE INGREDIENTS, PLEASE LET THE LIBRARY KNOW AT LEAST 5 DAYS BEFORE THE PROGRAM AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES.
Date(s): Tuesday, February 17th at 6:00pm - Click to register
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): Monday, February 23rd @ 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
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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.