Library offers calendar of events

SUSSEX COUNTY-Sussex County Libraries will offer programs at the following locations: Frankford Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Frankford 973-948-3660 Knitter's Club Wednesdays, at 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. Join other knitters at the library for an hour. Learn new stitches, make new friends and share patterns. No registration. Book Discussion Group Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. "The Life of Pi: A Novel" by Yann Martel will be discussed. Possessing encyclopedia-like intelligence, the unusual zookeeper's son Pi Patel sets sail for America. But when the ship sinks, he escapes on a life boat and is lost at sea with a dwindling number of animals, until only he and a hungry Bengal tiger are left. Registration required. Colliding Colors Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 10 a.m. Discover what happens when colors collide. Stories, songs, experiments, art, and a touch of magic will amaze ages four to seven. Program lasts about one hour. Limited to 20 children. Registration required. Creepy Crawlies Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m. Ants and ladybugs and spiders, oh my! Activities, stories, songs, and stickers for ages four to seven who are insect and arachnid lovers. Program lasts about one hour. Limited to 20 children. Registration required. Dorothy Henry Library 66 Route 94, Vernon 973-827-8095 Once Upon a Time: An Evening of Fairy Tales Thursday, Aug. 11, at 7:30 p.m. A half-hour pajama storytime for families. Share some of your favorite traditional fairy tales featuring exquisite heroines and dashing heroes. A delight for listeners of all ages. Wear pajamas if you want. Registration required. Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27, at 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Stories, activities, and a craft for ages three to five who can sit independently. The program lasts about 45 minutes. Registration required; begins Monday, Aug. 22. Sign up for either a morning or afternoon session only. E. Louise Childs Library 21 Sparta Road, Stanhope 973-770-1000 Preschool Storytime Fridays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10 a.m. Stories, activities, and a craft for ages three to five who can sit independently. The program lasts about 45 minutes. Registration required; begins Monday, Aug. 22. A Visit from Clifford Friday, Aug. 12, from 2 to 3 p.m. Bring a camera and enjoy some Clifford the Big Red Dog books. Free ice cream for Reading Club finishers. No registration. Once Upon a Time: An Evening of Fairy Tales Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. A half-hour pajama storytime for families. Share some of your favorite traditional fairy tales featuring exquisite heroines and dashing heroes. A delight for listeners of all ages. Wear pajamas if you want. Registration required; began Monday, Aug. 1. Dennis Library 101 Main Street, Newton 973-383-4810 Once Upon a Time: An Evening of Fairy Tales Monday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. A half-hour pajama storytime for families. Share some of your favorite traditional fairy tales featuring exquisite heroines and dashing heroes. A delight for listeners of all ages. Wear pajamas if you want. Registration required; began Monday, Aug. 1. Preschool Storytime Thursdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, at 10 a.m. Stories, activities, and a craft for ages three to five who can sit independently. The program lasts about 45 minutes. Registration required; begins August 22. Franklin Library 103 Main Street, Franklin 973-827-6555 A Visit from Franklin the Turtle Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 2 to 3 p.m. Bring a camera and enjoy some Franklin books. Free ice cream for Reading Club finishers. No registration. Preschool Storytime Thursdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Stories, activities, and a craft for ages three to five who can sit independently. The program lasts about 45 minutes. Registration required; begins August 22. Sussex-wantage Library 69 Route 639, Wantage 973-875-3940 Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Stories, activities, and a craft for age three to five who can sit independently. The program lasts about 45 minutes. Registration required; begins Aug. 22. Sign up for either morning or afternoon session only.