Children's Winter Programs

Published on January 06, 2025

Fun is waiting for you this winter at the Morris County Library!

The Winter Bingo Reading Challenge will run from January 6th to 31st for kids ages birth-12. Complete a bingo card and return it to the children’s services desk for a prize. Bingo cards will be located in the children’s room. No registration required.

Introducing our new Lego Club! Children ages 4-12 can drop in to the children’s room and get creative with Legos! Your creations will be displayed in the children’s room. This program will be held on specific Saturdays, January 11th, February 1st, and March 15th from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Parents/caregivers must remain with the children at all times. Registration is now required for Lego Club. Registration for the February 1st club will begin on January 21st. Registration for the March 15th club will begin on March 4th. To register please either call Children's Services at (973)285-6980 or email at kidsstaff@co.morris.nj.us

Our Preschool Story Time and Music with Mr. Laurence returns on Tuesday, January 28th. Children ages 2 to 5 can join us for stories, fingerplays, and music. Story Time will be held each Tuesday from January 28th to March 4th. All sessions are from 10:00am to10:30am. Registration is not required for story time.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with our presentation of Calligraphy Fun with Hui Li! On Thursday, February 6th at 4:00pm, learn about Chinese calligraphy art and listen to Hui read her book Scroll. Afterwards, Hui will demonstrate how to create your own piece of calligraphy art to bring home! This program is for children grades K-5. Registration is required and begins on Thursday, January 28th. Call Children's Services at (973)285-6980 or email at kidsstaff@co.morris.nj.us to register. This program is sponsored by the Morris County Library Foundation.

In March, celebrate Read Across America Week by completing the children's Scavenger Hunt! The Scavenger Hunt will be available from Monday, March 3rd to Saturday, March 8th! Stop by the library during business hours to find the lost storybook characters in the children's room. When you find them all, stop by the children's desk and collect a prize!

On Thursday, March 6th at 3:45pm join author and illustrator Jay Cooper for a special visit! At this event children will get to participate in an interactive cartoon drawing game. This program is recommended for children ages 5 to 12. Registration for this program is required and will begin on Tuesday, February 25th. Call Children's Services at (973)285-6980 or email at kidsstaff@co.morris.nj.us to register. This program is sponsored by the Morris County Library Foundation.