Programs & Activities for Kids
All events are free to attend.
Toddler Time
Ages 0–4
Tuesdays
10:30–11:30 AM
Free play on Tuesdays made just for younger friends. This program runs every Tuesday, even when Storytime is on break, so stop in and play!
No registration; just drop in.
Nightlight Storytime
Ages 0–4 
Select Mondays
January 5 | February 2 | March 2 | April 6 | May 4
6:00 PM
Our traditional storytime now presented in the evening. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, songs, and more with a mellower vibe made to help get little ones sleepy. While nightlight storytime is designed with ages 0-4 in mind, the whole family is welcome to attend.
No registration; just drop in.
LEGO Club
Ages 5 & up 
Select Wednesdays
May 13 | June 10 | July 8 | August 12
6:00 PM
Join other LEGO enthusiasts and build with the library LEGOS! Builds will be on display in the library after each LEGO club. Younger siblings are invited to play with LEGO DUPLOS during LEGO club.
No registration; just drop in.
Make It! Junior
Ages 5 & up
Get crafty with our popular grab & go craft kits for school-age kids. A new project is introduced at the beginning of select months.
March 2: Yarn birdies
April 6: Butterfly cones
May 4: Bendy straw umbrellas
Kits are available while supplies last. No registration required; just pick up.
Tiny Art Show
All Ages
Registration opens March 9
Public Display: April 13–May 15
The fourth annual Tiny Art Show is a month-long community art project. The twist? All art must be tiny! Rules and guidelines are available here.
Unearth a Story! Summer Reading Program
June 1–August 29 
All Ages
Get ready for a dino-mite Summer Reading Adventures! Starting June 1, register on Beanstack for a summer of reading and activities. Receive fun prizes as well as coupons from local businesses for each of the six adventure completed.
Search the app store on your device to download the Beanstack app!
Are you going into 8th grade or older next school year and interested in being a teen volunteer with our Summer Reading Adventures? Check out more information on volunteering here
Summer Kickoff Party
Friday, June 5
4:00–7:00 PM
Library Front Lawn
All ages
Join us on the library lawn to celebrate the beginning of summer! Register for summer reading, play games, and more. Purchase dinner from food trucks and ice cream from the Friends of the Library. At 6 PM, James the Magician will wow the crowd with a magic show!
No registration required.
Family Storytime
Ages 0–4
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
June 9–July 23
No storytimes the week of June 28
10:00 AM
Traditional weekday storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, movement and more. The same storytime is repeated throughout the week, so choose your favorite day to attend.
No registration required.
Toddler Time
Ages 0–4
Tuesdays
10:30–11:30 AM
Free play on Tuesdays made just for younger friends. This program runs every Tuesday, even when Storytime is on break, so stop in and play!
No registration; just drop in.
Summer Performers
Ages 5-12
Select Mondays
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
June 15– Mark Yo-Yo
LOCATION: Civic Center Board Room (2nd floor).
- Free tickets can be picked up at the Youth Services desk starting at 10:30 AM on June 15.No adults or children under 5 will be able to attend Mark Yo-Yo due to room capacity.
July 20– Bollywood
LOCATION: The Ridge at Village Park. No tickets, age or capacity limits for performers at The Ridge.
August 3 – Wildlife in Need Center
LOCATION: The Ridge at Village Park. No tickets, age or capacity limits for performers at The Ridge.
Advanced Adventurers
Grades 3 & up (as of Fall 2026)
Mondays, June 22 & July 27
5:00–6:30 PM
Advanced Adventurers is prepared to have fun with an array of science-y and artsy activities. This hands-on experience blends creative arts and crafts with the fascinating principles of STEAM, sparking curiosity and creativity in every participant.
No registration; just drop in.
Early Explorers
Grades 1 & 2 (as of Fall 2026)
Mondays, June 8 & July 13
4:30–6:00 PM
Drop in and have fun with STEAM projects. These projects are planned with younger creators in mind and are the perfect level for those in 1st and 2nd grades.
No registration; just drop in.
Make It! Junior
Ages 5 & up
Get crafty with our popular grab & go craft kits for school-age kids. Craft launch on select Mondays
June 15: Beaded Lizards
July 6: Dinosaur Puppets
July 20: Beaded Bubble Wands
August 3: Crazy Kitties
August 17: Clothes Pin Flyers
Kits are available while supplies last. No registration required; just pick up.
Reading on the Roof
Ages 6–10 
Select Mondays
3:00 PM
Hear the first few chapters of an unforgettable book then take home your own copy of the book to keep. This program will be held on the Civic Center patio roof, accessible from the second floor. During inclement weather it will be held in the Civic Center board room also on the second floor.
June 15 – Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
July 13 – When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller
August 13 – Growing Home by Beth Ferry
No registration required.
Books will be limited to one book per family and handed out on a first come, first served basis until gone.
Storybook Theater
Ages 7-12
Thursdays, June 18–July 30
2:00–4:00 PM
Do you have a budding theater lover? Your child can step into the spotlight with our seven-part Storybook Theater program. Kids will dive into the world of acting, unleash their creativity with costume-making, and design groovy sets, all inspired by the beloved book Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. Join us during our final class (July 30) for a performance so our hardworking kids can show off their skills!
This program is a session of classes that will feature different aspects of being part of the theater and performing. Regular attendance will be expected of all registrants.
Registration required and will be available here beginning May 18. Registration will sign you up for all seven sessions of this program.
All-American Girl
Ages 6–12
Wednesday, June 24
3:00 PM
Join us for our annual American Girl program! This fun-filled afternoon will have crafts to make stuff for you and your doll to celebrate America turning 250 years old! American Girl dolls are invited to join, but having one is not required to attend. Any doll or stuffie is welcome.
Registration is required and will be available here beginning May 26.
Minecraft Mania
Ages 6–12
Wednesday, July 22
3:00 PM
It’s the best block party! Join us for an action-packed afternoon at Minecraft Mania and enjoy crafting and games designed to make you the best Minecrafter ever.
Registration is required and will be available here beginning June 29.
Tie Dye Party
All Ages
Saturday, August 1
10:30 AM–12:00 PM
All are welcome at the annual tie dye party on the library front lawn. Bring your own items to dye, and we’ll provide the rest of the supplies!
Kids ages 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
No registration required.
Book Cook
Grades 1 & up
Mondays, August 10 & 24
5:00–6:30 PM
What is better than a good book? Eating a book snack! Expand your imagination and art skills and create one-of-a-kind book snacks based on a fun theme or amazing book.
Registration is required and will begin July 6. Please only register for one date.
Spirit Camp
Ages 7–12
Friday, August 14
5:00–6:30 PM
We have spirit, yes we do! Learn fun poms dance choreography and cheer for the USA with Sussex Dance in this exciting collaboration with Sussex Parks and Recreation.
Registration is required and will be available here beginning on July 13.
Dance Party! Taylor’s Version
Grades 3–12 
Friday, August 21
2:00 PM
Bring your friends and come hang out at the library to enjoy snacks, crafts and more inspired by Taylor and her music!
No registration required.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Ages 0–Kindergarten
Self-paced
Ongoing
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a reading incentive program for the youngest readers/listeners, beginning at birth. The tracking program Beanstack, available both on your computer or as an app, offers an online framework that allows books to be counted and milestones to be marked with digital badges as well as stickers and other tokens picked up at the library.
Registration for this program is available on Beanstack! Sign up whenever you are ready to begin.
Please note: For the protection of children using the library, the Pauline Haass Public Library Child Safety Policy states:
Pauline Haass Public Library is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for children and families. Library staff have many duties to perform in order to serve the public. For this reason, the staff cannot monitor the behavior or whereabouts of each patron, including children, or take over parental responsibilities.
Children age five and under must be accompanied by, and within view of, an adult or caregiver at all times and in all areas of the building including the Children’s Area and the restrooms.
Please feel free to refer to our complete Child Safety Policy.