Rutherford Public Library
April Newsletter
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Happy April, everyone! We have many exciting events coming up at the library this month, and programs are taking place in person and virtually. This month is a great time to stop by and check out some of our newest items as spring begins!
In accordance with current guidelines from the CDC and the State of New Jersey, the library no longer requires patrons and employees to wear face masks while visiting the library or attending library programs. Masks are optional for all patrons and staff. For everyone's safety, we ask that if you are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, please reschedule your visit until you are feeling better.
If you still feel unsafe entering our building, we continue to offer our Grab & Go door side pickup service. Please fill out the forms online or call us at 201-939-8600 for assistance.
If you do come into the building but are still social distancing, we encourage you to check out items using our MeeScan kiosk or app, which you can do by yourself. For more information, click here.
We want to thank our community again for your support and cooperation as we continue to navigate this time. Thank you for continuing to work with us throughout all these changes, and meeting us wherever we are -- on the screen, through the door, or inside!
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Please note, the library will be closed the following day:
Friday, April 15: All Day, for Good Friday
Additionally, the library will open at 2 PM on Monday, April 11 for staff development.
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Donations of gently used items will be accepted only from April 1 thru the 22. All donations must be dropped off inside the library in boxes or bags - absolutely no items may be left in the book drop or outside the building. All donations must be in good condition and free of tears, odors, and stains.
Regretfully, we cannot accept the following types of materials:
VHS tapes
Textbooks
Encyclopedias or other reference materials
Items in poor or unsanitary condition
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Please note, the Friends of the Library have extended the deadline for entry to the virtual edible book contest. We will be accepting entries thru Saturday, April 9! Please fill out the online form to register. |
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Rutherford Public Library is proud to announce the addition of a Canon eColor+ poster printer to its technology lineup. Posters up to 24” x 36” may be printed on matte or glossy paper.
Poster printing is conducted by Library staff and may be arranged by emailing [email protected] or calling 201-939-8600. Acceptable file types include PDFs, JPGs, and PNGs. Please pay attention to copyright law when selecting a file to print. If you are not the creator of the image or if the image is not copyright free, you must not resell it or use it for financial gain. |
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CHILDREN'S IN-PERSON PROGRAMS |
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Important Reminder for Parents & Caregivers |
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We love to see families taking advantage of all the library has to offer, and we strive to make our environment as safe as possible for visitors of all ages. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our guidelines. Full text of our Unattended Child policy may be viewed here.
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Join us for a game of chess! Led by an experienced, adult chess player, our in-person Chess Club offers children the opportunity to learn a few new tips and improve their chess strategy. This program will be held on Wednesday, April 20, and 27 from 4-5pm. Children should make every effort to attend both days. This program is for ages 7-12. Registration is required. |
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An Earth Day craft program for ages 3-11 will take place on Thursday, April 14 at 4:15pm IN-PERSON with Miss Jane.
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Girl Scout Troop 97250 is presenting a Story Time that will feature books that highlight strong role models. The program will take place on Monday, April 11 at 4pm and is recommended for ages 4-8. We hope you will join us, no registration is required. All attendees will receive a handmade bookmark!
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Make Your Own Platformer Game |
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In this four-week series, children will learn the fundamentals of game design and will create their very own platformer using Microsoft MakeCode. The program will be conducted on Monday, April 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 4-5pm. This program is for ages 8-12. Registration is required and it is anticipated that registrants will attend all four sessions.
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Music & Movement with Miss Fran |
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Music + Movement for Preschoolers will be presented in person by Miss Fran, on Friday, April 1, 8, 22, and 29 from 11:15-11:45am. Children are invited to dance and move to their favorite tunes. No registration is required. |
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Register for a fifteen-minute time slot to read to Laddie, a Border Collie, or Minnie, a Basset Hound. Minnie will be at the library on Tuesday, April 12 from 4-5pm. Laddie will be at our library on Monday, April 18 and 25 from 4-5pm. Children who are able to read at least a little bit and would like to practice their reading skills are invited to sign-up for a time slot with Laddie or Minnie and their owners. Parents are welcome and encouraged to accompany their child during their time with the dog.
Registration is required and can be done by contacting Miss Jane, Children’s Librarian at [email protected].
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Tuesday, April 12 from 4-5pm: Minnie the Basset Hound
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Monday, April 18 from 4-5pm: Laddie the Border Collie
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Monday, April 25 from 4-5pm: Laddie the Border Collie
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Pokemon Card Trading Club |
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Do you like Pokemon? Do you collect Pokemon cards? Then have we got the program for you! Our very first Pokemon Card Trading Club will be held on Thursday, April 28 from 4-5pm. Bring your own cards, show them off and maybe make some great trades. This program is for ages 7-12 and registration is required.
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Story Time with Miss Jane |
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Story Time will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 10:30-11am. Children up to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and fun. Afterschool Story Time will also be held for the same age group on Tuesday, April 5, and Thursday, April 21 at 4:15pm. Registration is not required for either program.
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CHILDREN'S VIRTUAL PROGRAMS |
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Children's Spanish Classes |
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Spanish classes for children ages 6-11 will continue on Wednesdays from 4-4:30pm. Classes will be presented on Zoom thru April! Registration is required! |
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Check Out the What's New Wednesday Blog |
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The Children's Department's What's New Wednesday blog is still updated weekly. Whether you're still doing Grab & Go or visiting us in person, learn about some of the new books Miss Jane is adding to the Children's Department each week. You can even put them on hold before visiting to make sure you'll be able to check them out.
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Join us on Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30pm for this exciting and lively in-person event! Presented by Congregation Beth El of Rutherford, NJ, and co-sponsored alongside the Rutherford Arts Council. To reserve your free seat, please click here. Registration is required. |
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Watercolor Feather Bookmarks |
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We will be holding a makeup session for March's watercolor program on Friday, April 8 at 1pm! In this two-hour in-person workshop, participants will first learn the basics of watercolors. Swetha Shenoy of The Paisley Corner will guide participants through a set of exercises to understand brush control and water control. At the end of the workshop, participants will combine the techniques they've learned to create vibrant feather bookmarks! Registration is required. |
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Assemblyman Gary Schaer's Mobile Office |
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Assemblyman Gary Schaer of District 36 will be holding a Mobile Office in the library on Tuesday, April 12 from 6-8pm. Come in with questions or issues related to disability insurance, rental assistance, or other community affairs concerns. No registration is required, walk-ins welcome! |
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Join Rutherford author Kathleen Aldworth Foster on Wednesday, April 13 at 7pm to discuss her debut historical fiction novel, Doneraile Court: The Story of the Lady Freemason! The author will be accompanied by a guest speaker, Doneraile native Jacinta Lewis! Registration is required, email [email protected] with any questions! |
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Join us on Monday, April 18 at 6:30pm in-person. This month's book is The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. First-time members should send us an email to get started.
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We will be meeting via Zoom, on Tuesday, April 19 at 6:00pm to make our recipe together. This month we will be making a recipe featuring the spice: cinnamon! We will be making delicious cinnamon granola bars!
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Join us for a fun springtime craft, Friday, April 22 at 1pm IN-PERSON! Lauren will be guiding us in making Cactus Painted Rocks! A hot glue gun will be needed from home. All other supplies will be provided. Registration is required! |
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Join us for an in-person movie screening, Tuesday, April 26 at 6pm, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This month's movie will be Belfast.
No registration is necessary.
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Join us Wednesday, April 27 at 5:30pm in-person for our Read 'em & Eat Book Club! This book club is geared towards adults. This month we will be reading "Then She Was Gone" by Lisa Jewell. Registration is required! |
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Brush Up Your English is for English language learners who already have basic English skills. This virtual class held on Mondays at 3pm through March, is focused on speaking and listening exercises related to real-life situations, so students can become more confident with their English and develop practical answers with examples, reasons, and supporting opinions. This virtual program will be held on Zoom and can be accessed by clicking here!
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English as a Second Language with Miss Tati |
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We are thrilled to welcome back our ESL teacher, Miss Tati! She will be continuing her three ESL conversation classes per week via Zoom through April and all English language learners are welcome to join in!
The Tuesday and Thursday class runs from 3-4:30pm and can be accessed by clicking here!
The Wednesday class runs from 2-3:30pm and can be accessed by clicking here!
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The Rutherford Public Library has mobile wi-fi hotspot devices available to borrow. Hotspots provide an Internet connection so you can use your smartphone, tablet or computer without using data. These are great for our patrons (who are Rutherford residents and age 18 and up) who may not have their own internet connection at home or have lost their home connection temporarily, and even for travel throughout the domestic US. Hotspots can be taken out for two weeks at a time. One per household. To reserve a hotspot, click here.
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Our Databases page on our website has been renamed the Virtual Reference page, as it has ebooks, news and more in addition to databases. Click here to see what we are offering digitally.
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Mango Languages Available Now |
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Rutherford Library cardholders now have access to Mango Languages, on the library computers and remotely through our website!
Mango Languages is a language learning software with an easy-to-navigate interface and many different languages to pick from. Library patrons will be able to access the courses by going to the “Adult Services” tab, selecting "Online Resources", and clicking on "Foreign Language & ESL".
From there simply scroll down and click “Mango Languages” and create an account to start learning a new language!
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The Rutherford Public Library provides a digital subscription to The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal for Rutherford cardholders. If interested, send an email to [email protected] with your name and library card number and we will send you the information you need to access newspapers online!
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We are thrilled to announce the inclusion of the Meadowlands Museum in our museum pass program for 2022!
Visit The Meadowlands Museum, a non-profit, non-political center for the preservation and education of regional history. It is the main steward of history and culture of the Meadowlands region and one of its leading storytellers.
Check out the Museum Pass section of our website for more information!
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