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Rutherford Public Library August Newsletter
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Hey, we still have a month of summer left! There is still time for a getaway, a week of camp, or to finish your Summer Reading Challenges and earn some prizes. For those who insist on preparing for the fall, though, we have an SAT/ACT Success workshop and a Back to School with Less Stress program, both for parents and students. We have our regular book clubs, crafts, and author talks. As usual, the Children's Department will have the kids rocking and bopping, crafting, and playing all month long!
We have consolidated our program listings. For more information about an event or to register, please visit the links provided.
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Please note: Summer Hours are here! The library closes at 5pm on Fridays and is closed Saturdays from July 1 through September 4 (Labor Day Weekend). | |
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The "All Together Now" Summer Reading Program is going strong. It's not too late to participate! Our Summer Reading Challenge ends September 23. Bring in your reading lists or finished Summer Reading Challenge Bingo card and claim your prizes!
Sign up today (if you haven't already) at the main desk to receive your packet and get a bonus prize! You may sign up online, but you still need to come in to get your rewards.
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Rutherford Public Library Code of Conduct | |
We have updated our Code of Conduct, which applies to library visitors of all ages. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our rules and help make our space welcoming and safe for everyone. | |
We are excited to announce a new library resource for Rutherford residents! Introducing creativebug, which features live crafting lessons, a database of how-to videos, and a community space for crafters! | |
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Going away? Bring the library with you! We have digital borrows for The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Gale ebooks, Hoopla, and Libby! Libby features ebooks. audio books, and magazines. Hoopla offers August Binge Passes and is celebrating Hip Hop's 50th anniversary with lots of great music borrows--however, you can borrow whatever music, tv shows, movies, or audiobooks you want!
As always, our patrons can borrow a hotspot or access museum passes, author talks, legal forms, investment and genealogy research, and much more!
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Check out other resources below. | |
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Important Reminder for Parents & Caregivers
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.
Summer is a good opportunity to review our Unattended Child Policy.
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Introducing Zumbini, an amazing musical bonding experience for young children and their parents or caretakers. We also have Play Date, an award winning rock duo family program, and Teamwork & Dreamwork, an interactive fitness and fun program! Cartoonist Rich Stromoski will be offering "Let's Draw Pets!" Kulture Kool will be performing a drum concert! Miss Jane will hold Story Time, Miss Fran will host Music & Movement, Minnie & Ziva will listen to readers... and there are fun summer crafts, Book Bingo, and Cooking with Miss Bhavna!
All events meet in person unless noted. We ask that caregivers accompany young children to programs. If an event requires registration, please click the highlighted text to sign up.
**Please note: Registration priority is given to Rutherford residents for all programs that require registration.**
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Book Bingo - ages 7-12 - Tuesdays, August 1, 8, & 15, from 3:15-4pm Register separately for one or some of the dates.
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Cooking with Miss Bhavna - virtual - ages 8-12 - Tuesday, August 1 & 8, from 5:30-6:30pm Register separately for one or some of the dates.
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Story Time with Miss Jane - ages 0-5- Wednesday, August 2, 9, & 16, from 10:30-11am
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Spanish Classes for Children - virtual -ages 6-11- Wednesday, August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, from 4-4:30pm. If you are new, email Miss Tati to sign up.
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Children's Craft: Summer Treats Sand Art - ages 3-11 - Thursday, August 3 at 4pm
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Music & Movement with Miss Fran - ages 0-5 - Friday, August 4, from 11:15-11:45am
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Play Date "kindie rock" - ages 1-8 - Friday, August 4 at 2pm
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Children's Craft: Bright Dot Fish - ages 3-11- Monday, August 7 at 4pm
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Teamwork & Dreamwork fitness show - ages 4-11- Wednesday, August 9, from 4-4:45pm
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Rick Stromoski's Let's Draw Pets! -virtual - ages 8-12- Thursday, August 10, from 11-11:45am
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Zumbini - music, instruments, & movement - ages 0-4 - Friday, August 11 at 11am
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Children's Craft: Summer Ant Spoon - ages 3-11- Tuesday, August 15 at 11am
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Kulture Kool Summer Camp: Cool Bucket Drumming - ages 4 and up - Friday, August 18 at 10:30am
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PAWS to Read - Beginner readers can practice their reading with certified Bright & Beautiful therapy dogs. Email Miss Jane to sign up for a 15-minute slot.
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Ziva, a Golden Retriever: Friday, August 11, from 4-5pm
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Minnie, a Bassett Hound: Monday, August 14, from 11am-12pm
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Preparing for college? We are offering an SAT & ACT Success session and one of our Author Talks, Jeffrey Selingo, discusses college admissions. At the end of the month, we're hosting a Less Stress for Back to School meditation workshop for parents and teens.
We continue to offer our regular service hours, crafts, and social time for teens! Keep reading those Summer Reading Challenge Bingo books. Please contact Marion, the teen librarian, to sign up as a volunteer or for activities where a link is not provided.
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Teen Game Time - Friday, August 4, 18, & 25 at 3:30pm
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Community Service Club - Thursday, August 3, 17, 24 & 31 at 3pm
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Fantasy Map Makers - Wednesday, August 16, from 2-3:30pm
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SAT & ACT Success -virtual - Thursday, August 17 at 7pm
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Doodling to De-Stress - Monday, August 21 at 3pm
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Teen Craft: Friendship Bracelets - Wednesday, August 23 at 3pm
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Author Talk: Cassandra Clare - The Immortal Instruments - virtual - Wednesday, August 23 at 8pm
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Teen Book Talk - Monday, August 28 at 3pm
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Back to School with Less Stress - Monday, August 28, from 6:30-7:30pm
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Author Talk: Jeffrey Selingo - virtual - Wednesday, August 30 at 2pm
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Cook-A-Book Club - Dinner in One - Tuesday, August 8 at 6:30pm
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Adult Craft Closet Cleanout - Friday, August 11 at 1pm
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Author Talk: Robert Jones, Jr. - virtual - Tuesday, August 15 at 4pm
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Spice Club - white pepper - virtual - Tuesday, August 15 at 6:30pm
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SAT & ACT Success -virtual - Thursday, August 17, 7pm
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Monday Night Book Group - Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers - Monday, August 21 at 6:30pm
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Adult Craft: Summer/Fall Banner - virtual - Friday, August 25 at 1pm
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Back to School with Less Stress - Monday, August 28, from 6:30-7:30pm
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Movie Screening - Jerry & Marge Go Large - Tuesday, August 29 at 6pm
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Author Talk: Jeffrey Selingo - virtual - Wednesday, August 30 at 2pm
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Note Date Change: Read 'Em & Eat - Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting - Wednesday, September 6 at 5:30pm
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Check out our mix of in-person and virtual ESL classes listed below.
Please note: ESL classes resume August 7. Advanced ESL will resume in September. Please email [email protected] with any questions!
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