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, March 19th
Thursday, April 16th - Please call ahead on this date as there may be changes due to ongoing renovations
Thursday, May 7th
Thursday, May 14th
Thursday, May 21st
Thursday, May 28th
Thursday, June 4th
Thursday, June 18th
Thursday, June 25th
Thursday, July 2nd
Thursday, July 9th
Thursday, July 16th
Thursday, July 23rd
Thursday, July 30th
Thursday, August 6th
Thursday, August 13th
Thursday, August 27th
Books & Crafts Storytime (Ages 2 - 5 Years)
Time: 10:30am - 11:15am
Wednesday, March 18th
Wednesday, April 15th - Please call ahead on this date as there may be changes due to ongoing renovations
Wednesday, May 6th
Wednesday, May 13th
Wednesday, May 20th
Wednesday, May 27th
Wednesday, June 3rd
Wednesday, June 17th
Wednesday, June 24th
Wednesday, July 1st
Wednesday, July 8th
Wednesday, July 15th
Wednesday, July 22nd
Wednesday, July 29th
Wednesday, August 5th
Wednesday, August 12th
Wednesday, August 26th
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
Wednesday, April 8th @ 3:45pm CANCELED
Click the link to view registration
K - 1st Grade Story Club Dates/Times
Wednesday, April 1st @ 3:45pm CANCELED
Click the link to view registration
4th - 6th Grade Readers Club Dates/Times
Wednesday, April 15th @ 3:45pm CANCELED
Click the link to view registration
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