Dear Friend,

February has arrived! It’s still winter but the days are longer, and when it’s not pouring outside, it’s nice to get out for a late afternoon walk!



The Asian Lunar New Year begins on February 10. We have a very nice display of holiday-related picture books in the children’s room, and this month's crafternoon will have a fun New Year’s craft for kids.

Of course, Valentine’s Day looms large this month as well. The deadline for our Valentine Haiku competition is February 9. Don’t forget to submit your poem in time for the prize drawing.

Looking ahead to spring, the library is partnering with the Native Plant Society of New Jersey to sponsor a series of gardening programs highlighting the joys of attracting pollinators by planting native plants. Stay tuned!

Warm regards,

Lotte

Edward Obermueller Fine Art Show Opening

Sunday, February 4, 4-6 p.m.

Join us in our first of hopefully many art shows by local artists and gallery owners. The show features landscape oil paintings by artist and gallery owner Edward Obermueller.

Boonton artists and gallery owners are cordially invited to show their works for limited periods at the library. Please fill out the art show application to be considered.

Family Bingo Night

Friday, February 2, 5-7 p.m.

Bring the family or a friend to an evening of bingo and pizza in the lower level meeting rooms. 

Space is limited. Please click here to reserve your spot.

Lunch & Learn: The Romantic Language of Flowers

Friday, February 9, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lotte Newlin leads an encore workshop on art of communicating with flowers via adorable posies – just in time for Valentine’s Day. Light refreshments will be served.  

Registration required, please. Click here to reserve your spot.

Friday Crafternoon: Lunar New Year Lanterns

Friday, February 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Children, ages 8 and up, are invited to join the library staff in crafting beautiful gold and red New Year lanterns. Registration required, please. Click here to reserve your spot.

Adult Craft Night: Felted Hearts and Snowmen

Tuesday, February 20, 7-8 p.m. Fiber crafter, Nancy Sulas, demonstrates how to hand-sew felt snowmen and hearts.

Registration required, please. Click here to reserve your spot.

Fiber Arts Club is Back!

Mondays, 6-8 p.m.

Our classic Fiber Arts Club is back at the library with fiber artist, Martha Hall, at the helm. Drop-in.

Qi Gong for Mind, Spirit, and Body

Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m.

Qi Gong is back with a new instructor, Sharon Cheston. Sharon teaches a seated qi gong focusing on breath and fluidity of motion. Registration required, please. Click here to reserve your spot.

Valentine Haiku Competition



Celebrate love and friendship by entering your Valentine-themed poem in our haiku competition. It’s easy and fun. Deadline for entering is Friday, February 9.  

Click here for rules and details on how to participate.