Children's Library
Events and Activities
 
For a full account of our events and activities,
and to register for programming, please visit www.dillonlibrary.org
 
 
 
 Upcoming Special Events 
 
Letters to Vets
Drop In Event
 
Stop by and make a card to thank a Vet

 
Wednesday 11/8  - All Day Event 
 

 
Weekly Fall themed Trivia!
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Acorn Guessing Games!
 
Stop by each week for new questions and chances to win prizes!
 
Join the Morris County Park Commission for this informative program of our own
Native Americans, The Lenape.
 
Learned how New Jersey’s native people lived, see their artifacts, and learn about their culture.
 
Tuesday Nov. 14th 4:30 pm 

Family Program for 3rd graders and up.
             
 
Drop-In LEGOs
 
We supply the LEGOs, you bring the creativity!
 
Wednesday November 15th @ 4pm
 
 
Watercolor Class with Miss Pat
Have some fun creating a watercolor masterpiece in this new class!
 
 Thursday 11/16   4:30 pm for kids in grades 2nd - 8th
 
Drop-in Lincoln Log Play
 
 Build to your heart's content with the library's collection of Lincoln Logs.
 
Wednesday 11/22 @ 4:00pm
 
 
Kid's Minecraft Play
Come play Minecraft with us!  All you need is a Minecraft Bedrock account and a compatible device (Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows 10, Console, or VR Gear). 
 
Both experienced and new players are welcomed but our Minecraft Club platform space is limited to 10 players. 

Open World / Build Session for ages 10-15.
 
Tuesday  11/28  
 4:30 - 6:00 pm   
 
Must register!
                                        
                                       Let's Cross Stitch!
                      
 
      Join us for a relaxing afternoon of cross stitch!
 
Tweens and Teens (grades 5th-12th) are invited to come to both sessions of this embroidery class, where we will be stitching a fun pattern.
 
**NOTE** All participants must attend both sessions on
11/29 and 12/6 either at 4:30 or at 5:30 (pick 1 time please)
 
                                    
 
 

Read to a Dog

 
Did you know the library has a monthly program to help children build confidence with reading?
 
With our Read to a Dog program, children from grades 2 and up can practice reading aloud to some very special listeners.  
Hesitant readers are paired up with certified (and friendly) therapy animals for a fifteen minute reading session.  The animals offer children the engagement of an audience without the fear of judgment.
 
Monday, November 20th @ 4:30pm
 Register online for a time slot!
 
 
Weekly Events for All Ages
             
             Baby Play Time
 
            Mondays @ 10am - 12pm
 
Parents & caregivers are invited to socialize and have open-ended play with our toys and puzzles.
 
                   Ages 0-5
 
Rhythm, Rhyme, and Story Time
with Miss Caroline
 
              Thursdays @ 10:30 am 
 
      Enjoy weekly music and stories with Miss Caroline.
                  
                           
 
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1000 Books Before Kindergarten 
The Dillon Library participates in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten early literacy program.
 
Turn in your reading logs for prizes and more.
 
For more information, please contact the Children's Librarian.
 
What's Happening at the Library
 
***NOTICE***
The library will be closing at 5pm on Wed. Nov. 22,
closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24
 
Happy Thanksgiving!
 

Message from our Children’s Librarian:
 
 
November is Picture Book Month!   This month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature.

Try a variety of authors and illustrators.  Or look up a New Jersey author or illustrator. Try Brian Selznick (East Rutherford), Drew Sheneman (Bedminster), Airlie Anderson (Belle Mead), or Wende & Harry Devlin (married Scotch Plains Authors).
 
How about a Wordless Picture book?  Wordless books (those without the printed word) lead to more conversations and a richer vocabulary. Wordless books build the confidence in early readers and of reluctant readers as well. Plus, these types of books are accessible to children and families who speak a variety of languages.
 
Check out “Chalk” by Bill Thomson, “Journey” by Aaron Becker,
“Robot Dreams” by Sara Vernon or “Draw!” by Raul Colon. 
 
 
 
Happy Reading!
 
 
 
 
Teen Community Service Opportunities are available at our library. 
 
Display your collection with us.  Do you have a special talent?  Do you do origami?  Can you help teach kids how to make paper airplanes or friendship bracelets? 

Do you speak another language?  Facilitate a short bilingual Story Time for our 
  youngsters.
  
Reach out to the Children's Librarian at mprovini@dillonlibrary.org for more details about our Teen Community Service Opportunities.