Dear friend,

I’m delighted to welcome you to the new monthly newsletter from the Boonton Holmes Public Library. Here you will find information about our activities and services, as well as tips for making the most of your library, and – of course -- suggestions for your next great read.

With warmest regards,

Lotte Newlin

Director

Thursday, October 27, 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom.

The bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe will discuss her work and inspiration for her writing.

Register to reserve your spot here. Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the event.

The BHPL Adult Book Club will be discussing Circe on October 25 at 7pm. Registration for in-person attendance not required. To receive the Zoom link email us at:

registrations@boontonholmeslibrary.org

Tuesday, October 18, 3:30-4:30pm.

Meet Noble Attitude and hear his story as told by companion and author, Maureen Coultas. Weather permitting, the program will be held in the library's garden. Register to reserve your spot here.

Thursday Storytime will be taking a break in October as Miss Allie is going back to school. She will be back in the storytelling chair on Thursday, October 27th at 3:30pm.

The Friends are on the move again and are looking for more friends to join the club. This fall and winter we hope to sponsor several cultural events as well as some fun fundraisers, including our first ever quiz night. This is YOUR opportunity to have a say in what happens at the library. Meetings are conveniently held in hybrid format – in-person and via Zoom.  

Next meeting is Thursday, October 6, 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Registration for in-person attendance not required. To receive the Zoom link sign up here.

As part of the Main Library Alliance Boonton library patrons now have access to Mango Languages, a powerful online language learning app offering instruction in 70 languages. All you need is your library card, a computer, or a smart phone to get started. Check out our website or stop by the library for instructions.

Did you know that any Boonton-based book club may request copies of their upcoming reads to be stocked at the library? Just stop in and fill out a request form, and we’ll be happy to acquire up to 5 copies of the item. We’ll also put the book on our preloaded Kindles for extra convenience.

Interested in joining a book club? The library hosts monthly meetings for our Mystery Book Club (third Monday of the month at 7pm) and Adult Book Club (last Tuesday of the month at 7pm). Learn more about these groups here. Registration for in-person attendance not required. To receive the Zoom link email us at:

registrations@boontonholmeslibrary.org

If you love a delightful mystery with a twist of spy craft and a cast of engaging senior citizens, The Thursday Murder Club series is for you! This delightful series by British comedian and author, Richard Osman, is set in a bucolic retirement community in the English countryside. Led with ruthless cunning by former MI6 spy, Elizabeth, a quartet of seniors set about solving cold cases from the past. In turns funny and bittersweet, the novels beautifully capture the voices of each character. Titles in the series are: The Thursday Murder Club, The Man Who Died Twice, and The Bullet That Missed. More are sure to come!

--Lotte Newlin, Director

Boonton Holmes Public Library |  621 Main Street, Boonton NJ

973-334-2980 | www.boontonholmeslibrary.org