Children's Programs are open to Wayne residents only.
Register online from the Events Calendar by clicking on the date of the program and title of the event. if it's virtual, you will be sent an invite.
**Programs are open to Wayne residents only, unless otherwise noted and are held either virtually or at Wayne Public Library. Registration can be done online at waynepubliclibrary.org beginning at 7:00 AM on the registration date. Note: If you are unable to attend a program, please kindly call the library in advance. This will allow others on the waiting list to attend and will prevent waste of materials. Thank you!
Summer Story Times 2023 - View the flyer
Register online beginning Tuesday, June 13th @ 7 AM. - Wayne Residents Only.
CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 INDOOR CLASS.
Outdoor Story Time on the Library Lawn (In case of rain, class will be inside.)
Wednesdays: June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 & August 2, 9 @ 9:30 AM
Join Miss Melissa outside on the library lawn for an interactive story time for all ages.
Please bring a chair and/or blanket.
For children of all ages.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time (Indoor)
Tuesdays: June 27, July 11, 18, 25 & August 1, 8, 15 @ 10:00 AM
Wednesdays: June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 & August 2, 9 @ 10:15 AM
Fun for you and your baby/toddler with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, puppets, stories & more.
For babies and toddlers 6 months to 23 months.
Story Time for 2s (Indoor)
Tuesdays: June 27, July 11, 18, 25 & August 1, 8, 15 @ 11:00 AM
Thursdays: June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 & August 3, 10 @ 10:00 AM
This story time session is for children who have outgrown Itsy Bitsy, but are not yet ready for the 3 & up class. We will take elements from both Itsy Bitsy and our 3 & up class to create a special class just for twos! For children age 2.
Story Time for 3, 4s & 5s (Indoor)
Mondays: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7 @ 10:00 AM OR
Thursdays: June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 & August 3, 10 @ 2:00 PM
This class features longer stories, songs, flannels, guessing games, finger plays and more!
For children ages 3, 4 & 5.
Stories at James W. Roe Memorial Pool
Wednesdays: June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 & August 2, 9 @ 2:00 PM
Join us at James W. Roe Memorial Pool in Wayne for some summer stories!
No sign up is necessary. You must be a pool member to attend.
Free Play Fridays in the Story Time Room *NOT A STRUCTURED STORY TIME*
Every Friday from 9:30-11:30 AM (Playtime is ongoing throughout the year.)
Free Play Fridays is a special, unstructured play time for infants and toddlers. The Story Time Room will be open and toys and books will be provided by the library. Drop in anytime between 9:30-11:30 on Fridays. Your little one will get to know other little ones! No sign up is necessary.
For babies and toddlers.
Register online beginning Tuesday, June 13th @ 7 AM. - Wayne Residents Only.
CHILD CAN BE REGISTERED FOR ONLY 1 INDOOR CLASS.
Outdoor Story Time on the Library Lawn (In case of rain, class will be inside.)
Wednesdays: June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 & August 2, 9 @ 9:30 AM
Join Miss Melissa outside on the library lawn for an interactive story time for all ages.
Please bring a chair and/or blanket.
For children of all ages.
Itsy Bitsy Story Time (Indoor)
Tuesdays: June 27, July 11, 18, 25 & August 1, 8, 15 @ 10:00 AM
Wednesdays: June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 & August 2, 9 @ 10:15 AM
Fun for you and your baby/toddler with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, puppets, stories & more.
For babies and toddlers 6 months to 23 months.
Story Time for 2s (Indoor)
Tuesdays: June 27, July 11, 18, 25 & August 1, 8, 15 @ 11:00 AM
Thursdays: June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 & August 3, 10 @ 10:00 AM
This story time session is for children who have outgrown Itsy Bitsy, but are not yet ready for the 3 & up class. We will take elements from both Itsy Bitsy and our 3 & up class to create a special class just for twos! For children age 2.
Story Time for 3, 4s & 5s (Indoor)
Mondays: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7 @ 10:00 AM OR
Thursdays: June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 & August 3, 10 @ 2:00 PM
This class features longer stories, songs, flannels, guessing games, finger plays and more!
For children ages 3, 4 & 5.
Stories at James W. Roe Memorial Pool
Wednesdays: June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 & August 2, 9 @ 2:00 PM
Join us at James W. Roe Memorial Pool in Wayne for some summer stories!
No sign up is necessary. You must be a pool member to attend.
Free Play Fridays in the Story Time Room *NOT A STRUCTURED STORY TIME*
Every Friday from 9:30-11:30 AM (Playtime is ongoing throughout the year.)
Free Play Fridays is a special, unstructured play time for infants and toddlers. The Story Time Room will be open and toys and books will be provided by the library. Drop in anytime between 9:30-11:30 on Fridays. Your little one will get to know other little ones! No sign up is necessary.
For babies and toddlers.
Summer Reading Club
Begins Tuesday, June 20th at 9:00 AM and runs through Monday, August 14th at 5:00 PM.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 – entering grade 5th and Young Adults entering grades 6th & up.
*Children and young adults must register in person for this Club.*
Begins Tuesday, June 20th at 9:00 AM and runs through Monday, August 14th at 5:00 PM.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 – entering grade 5th and Young Adults entering grades 6th & up.
*Children and young adults must register in person for this Club.*
Books & Brushes Storytime & Art Program With Miss Melissa
Friday, July 21, 2023 from 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a fun story time and painting class! We will listen to a story, sing some songs and get creative. This month we will explore shapes!
Open to Wayne children ages 2-3. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
Children can only be registered for ONE class.
Friday, July 21, 2023 from 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join Miss Melissa for a fun story time and painting class! We will listen to a story, sing some songs and get creative. This month we will explore shapes!
Open to Wayne children ages 2-3. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
Children can only be registered for ONE class.
Summer Grab & Go Craft
This fun summer craft includes a word search and coloring page. Pickup begins Tuesday, July 18 at 9:00 AM. You have until Tuesday, July 25 at 5:00 PM to pick-up this craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3-8. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
This fun summer craft includes a word search and coloring page. Pickup begins Tuesday, July 18 at 9:00 AM. You have until Tuesday, July 25 at 5:00 PM to pick-up this craft.
Open to Wayne children ages 3-8. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
Ice Cream Treat & A Movie
Friday, July 21, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Minions: The Rise of Gru - In the 1970s, 12 year old Gru schemes and plots (with the help of the Minions) to become a member of the Vicious 6, an infamous group of super villians. Chaos, adventure, and hilarity ensues after he manages to steal a valuable object from their headquarters.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
Friday, July 21, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Minions: The Rise of Gru - In the 1970s, 12 year old Gru schemes and plots (with the help of the Minions) to become a member of the Vicious 6, an infamous group of super villians. Chaos, adventure, and hilarity ensues after he manages to steal a valuable object from their headquarters.
Open to Wayne children ages 4 & up. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
Art Kids Academy
Monday, July 24, 2023
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM for grades 1-2
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM for grades 3-5
Make a fun art project with Art Kids Academy.
Open to Wayne children. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
Monday, July 24, 2023
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM for grades 1-2
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM for grades 3-5
Make a fun art project with Art Kids Academy.
Open to Wayne children. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
Join us on Monday, July 24th for our 100 Birthday!
3-4PM in the meeting room A/B
View the flyer for details!
3-4PM in the meeting room A/B
View the flyer for details!
Knit & Knosh
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM
Let's get together and learn how to knit. We welcome beginner knitters!
Open to Wayne children and young adults entering 3rd grade & up. Register onlin on 7/1 at 7AM.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM
Let's get together and learn how to knit. We welcome beginner knitters!
Open to Wayne children and young adults entering 3rd grade & up. Register onlin on 7/1 at 7AM.
Music & Movement With Miss Jolie (Outdoor Event)
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Music and movement with Miss Jolie.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
*This program will be outdoors, weather permitting.*
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Music and movement with Miss Jolie.
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
*This program will be outdoors, weather permitting.*
Melody Mom
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Join "Melody Mom" for some dancing and singing!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Join "Melody Mom" for some dancing and singing!
Open to Wayne children ages 2 & up. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
Explore the World of 3D Printing
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Noah will take us on an exploration of the world of 3D printing. Learn about the current and upcoming groundbreaking technologies that will be changing the shape of the future.
Open to Wayne children and young adults entering 3rd grade & up. Register onlin on 7/1 at 7AM.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Noah will take us on an exploration of the world of 3D printing. Learn about the current and upcoming groundbreaking technologies that will be changing the shape of the future.
Open to Wayne children and young adults entering 3rd grade & up. Register onlin on 7/1 at 7AM.
Dinoman Dinosaurs (Outdoor Event)
Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM.
This high energy, educational show takes children and their grown ups on a trip through the Mesozoic Era. Dinoman, an inflatable life size dinosaur, will answer questions about dinosaurs, leaving audiences with a deeper appreciation of the distant past.
Open to Wayne children ages 5 & up. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
*This program will be held outdoors, weather permitting*
Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM.
This high energy, educational show takes children and their grown ups on a trip through the Mesozoic Era. Dinoman, an inflatable life size dinosaur, will answer questions about dinosaurs, leaving audiences with a deeper appreciation of the distant past.
Open to Wayne children ages 5 & up. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
*This program will be held outdoors, weather permitting*
Caricature Drawing
Friday, July 28, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Come and let Ms. Christine draw you as a cartoon character.
Open to Wayne children ages 3-9. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
Friday, July 28, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Come and let Ms. Christine draw you as a cartoon character.
Open to Wayne children ages 3-9. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
Science Heroes: Saving Earth Together
Monday, July 31, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
In this action-packed story, two unlikely heroes work together to save their own (and the planet) from a super polluting mastermind. Throughout this adventure volunteers will help the performer conduct several exciting experiments that bring this story to life.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 & up. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
Monday, July 31, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
In this action-packed story, two unlikely heroes work together to save their own (and the planet) from a super polluting mastermind. Throughout this adventure volunteers will help the performer conduct several exciting experiments that bring this story to life.
Open to Wayne children ages 3 & up. Register onlin on 6/23 at 7AM.
