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Children's Programs

Spring and Summer

 

Programs

 

 

Summer registration begins at 10:00AM on June 9. The the links will not work until that time. If, once registration begins, a class is full, please email Ms. Jenn at jennifer.kellymaloney@waldwick.bccls.org to be added to the waitlist. All Youth Programming is open to Waldwick residents. 

 

 

Lapsit, Ages 0-18 months, 10:30

Runs Mondays 6/30-8/4

 

Gentle fun for your littlest one! A short mix of songs, movement, toys and books to enjoy with your baby. This is a weekly series class, by signing up for the first class, you are registered for all of the classes. Weather permitting, this class meets outdoors in the Summer. You may wish to bring a blanket to sit on.

 

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/lapsit-866594455

 

 

Music and Movement, Ages 18-36 months, 10:30

Runs Tuesdays 7/1-8/5

 

Dance and movement activities including parachute time, with stories in between. This is a weekly series class, by signing up for the first class, you are registered for all of the classes. Weather permitting, this class meets outdoors in the Summer. You may wish to bring a blanket to sit on.

 

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/music-and-movement-1592556134

 

 

Picnic Storytime, Ages 3 and up, 12:00

Runs Wednesdays 7/2-8/6

 

Bring you lunch and a blanket and join us for stories and crafts. Weather permitting, this class will be held outdoors. You may wish to bring a hard surface along to lean on for crafts.

 

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/picnic

 

 

Art Start, Ages 2-3, 10:30

Runs Thursdays 7/3-8/7

An art experience class perfect for little hands. Each class will involve a story and a chance to make a project using different types of materials. This is a series class, by signing up for the first class, you are registered for all of the sessions. Weather permitting, this class meets outdoors in the Summer. You may wish to bring a blanket to sit on and a hard surface to lean on for crafts.

 

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/art-start-1726705361

 

 

Steve Woyce, Ages 4 and up, 3:30

Wednesday 7/9

 

Magical fun with Steve the Magician!

 

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/magic-show

 

 

Soda Soiree, Grades 3 and up, 3:00

Thursday 7/10

Taste test crazy soda flavors, participate in soda trivia, play a soda game sure to get someone in the group drenched and weather permitting, we will finish up with a soda volcano! Please dress for mess! ***Please see Ms.Jenn ahead of time if you have food allergies, so we can be sure the crazy sodas

will be safe for you.

 

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/soda-soiree

 

 

Storytime at the Pool, Family, 1:00

Fridays 7/11 and 8/8

Stories and a take home craft will be enjoyed poolside. Pool membership is not required to attend, but you must buy a guest pass to stay and swim afterward. The program will be held weather permitting and no registration is required.

 

 

Rainbow Crafts, Ages 4 and up, 1:30

Monday 7/14

Fun, colorful crafts to go with our 2025 Summer theme, Color Our World!

 

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/rainbow-crafts

 

 

Foam Invasion, Ages 3-6, 1:30, ages 7 and up, 2:00

Thursday 7/17

Swim through a mountain of fun, fluffy foam. Water shoes, bathing suits, sunblock and goggles are suggested. Please bring a towel. This is an outdoor program and will be held weather permitting. In case of rain, we will not be able to move this inside. For safety reasons, please strictly adhere to the listed ages and times.

 

1:30 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/foam-ages-3-6

 

2:00 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/foam-invasion

 

 

Teeny Tiny Learners, Ages 2-6, 2:00 and 3:00 (New!)

Wednesday 7/23

Sensory bin learning through play with Gina Zubia. Please sign up every child attending, space is limited. Weather permitting we will be outside. We have added a second group. To allow for as many children to enjoy the program as possible, please sign up for only 1 time slot!

 

2:00 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/teeny-tiny-learners

3:00 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/teeny-tiny-learners-group-2

 

 

Shrinky Dinks, Grades 3 and up, 3:00

Thursday 7/24

Draw fun, colorful designs on plastic and watch as they a shrunk down into key chain charms.

 

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/shrinky-dinks

 

 

Colorful Fiesta with Ms. Raquel, Ages 3 and up, 1:30

Tuesday 7/29

Come learn all about colors in Spanish!

 

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/colorful-fiesta

 

 

What’s Out There, Ages 6 and up, 2:00 and 2:45

Wednesday 7/30

Explore the universe inside the portable planetarium with our guide Matt. Shoes should be removed to climb in the planetarium, so please wear or bring socks. The planetarium is entered by crawling down a tunnel and it will be completely dark at times. Because of limited space inside, we ask for parents and siblings to wait out in the library, unless there is a special need. If you are in need of accommodation, please contact Ms. Jenn ahead of registration to discuss this in advance. Once the show inside starts, latecomers can not be admitted. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time to check in. 

 

2:00 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/what-s-out-there-group-1

 

2:45 https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/what-s-out-there-group-2

 

The Village Montessori School at the Library, Ages 1-6, 3:00

Monday 8/4

Join school staff members to enjoy circle time, a story, interactive play, activity stations and fingerplays.

 

 

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/village-montessori-program

 

 

Movie Night, Family, 6:00

Tuesday 8/5

Enjoy snacks while watching a showing of Harold and the Purple Crayon!

 

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/harold-and-the-purple-crayon-movie

 

 

Unique Creatures, Ages 4 and up, 3:30

Wednesday 8/6

Join Larry and his animal friends as we celebrate the end of our Color Our World 2025 Summer Reading Program! Stay afterwards so we can enjoy a cold treat together!

 

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/waldwicklibrary/unique-creatures-1354114805

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Waldwick Public Library

Patron Code of Conduct

 

The Waldwick Public Library strives to provide the highest level of service to all library users. The following rules of behavior have been drafted to protect the rights of library users to enjoy a safe environment conducive to the use of library materials and services.

Examples of disruptive or unacceptable behaviors include, but are not limited to:

 

  1. Using a cell phone in the library.

  2. Eating, drinking, or bringing food or beverages into the library.

  3. Engaging in loud conversation, using offensive language or gestures, making noise, walking fast, running, pushing, fighting, staring at or following another person.

  4. Stealing, defacing, or misusing library materials, equipment, or facilities.

  5. Smoking, using tobacco products including “electronic cigarettes” or similar while in the Library building, striking matches, or lighting lighters

  6. Misuse of restrooms; for example, shaving, bathing, or laundering clothes.

  7. Carrying a weapon into the library unless authorized by law.

  8. No person shall bring pets or animals into the Library building except those used in Library programming, working animals (as defined by ADA law) or animals used by law enforcement agencies.

  9. Playing of audio equipment.

  10. Leaving a child who needs care (generally under the age of ten) in the library without adult supervision. See Unsupervised Minor Policy.

  11. Failing to wear proper attire, including shoes and shirt.

  12. Sleeping.

  13. Moving or misusing furniture; for example, sitting on work surfaces or putting feet on chairs or work surfaces.

  14. Skating and related activities such as use of scooters, inline skates, etc.

  15. Interfering with another person’s use of the library or with a library staff member’s performance of duties.

  16. Petitioning or distributing materials in the library.

  17. Participating in any illegal or prohibited activity.

  18. Patrons are allowed in those portions of the Library facilities that are open for public use.  Patrons shall not enter areas of the building designated “staff only” except when accompanied or directed by a staff member.

 

Library users who violate library rules and regulations shall be required to leave the premises and may lose library privileges and/or be subject to police intervention, including arrest.

 

Updated by the Library Board of Trustees                             Date: June 18, 2025

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