Dear Friend,

School’s finally out, and our Summer Reading program for kids is in full swing.  Ms. Jes and Ms. Kaitlin registered 35 participants at the library’s booth at the Boonton Farmer’s Market last Saturday.  What a great way to start.  If you haven’t already signed up your child, there’s still time; the program runs through August 28.  It’s fun, it’s easy, and there are lots of great activities and incentives to keep reading throughout the summer months.

Our “Summer of Art” for adults, ages 16 and up, kicked off with a fully booked mini-series of watercolor workshops with Susan Sopira.  There are still openings for the Radical Embroidery workshops and Laurie Harden’s 3-session series of pencil sketching for beginners.  So if getting creative is on your summer bucket list, your hometown library is where it’s at!

Looking forward to seeing you soon,

Lotte

"Unearth a Story" is the official theme of our summer reading program. During July and August we are offering reading challenges and activities to spark discovery. While fostering a love of reading is a focus of the program, there are also some awesome programs for kids to enjoy. Here are just a few:

Monday, June 29, 2 p.m. and Tuesday, June 30, 2 p.m.: Stuffy Sleepover Drop-Off and Pick-Up. See what your stuffy is up to when you’re not looking! Registration required. Click here to reserve a spot for your stuffy!

Thursday, July 23, 2:30-4:45 p.m.: Earth Science program. Learn all about earthquakes! Registration required. Two sessions! Click here to reserve a spot for your child (ages 3-5). Click here to reserve a spot for your child (Ages 6+).

Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Zoophoria. Our old friends return with cute critters and creepy crawlies. Click here to reserve a spot for your child.

Check out our calendar for details, registration, and more great summer programs!

Also, don’t miss storytimes at the Boonton Farmer’s Market, Saturday, July 11 and August 22! 

NEW TIME: Mondays, 4-6 p.m. Mah Jong Open Play. Whether you’re an old hand or new to the game, you’re welcome! Registration is encouraged! Click here to reserve your spot.

Friday, July 10, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Party Hearty in the Middle Ages with Mike Norris, Ph.D. The last lunch & learn of the season offers an armchair art tour of fun and festivities in medieval times. Registration required. Click here to reserve your spot.

Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 p.m.: Paint Like a Hudson River School Painter. Our old friend, Pat Gallagher, returns with a whimsical evening of painting like the greats! Registration required. Click here to reserve your spot.

Sunday, July 26 and August 25, 10 a.m.-12 noon: Botanical Arts Club. Megan Stypulkoski and Lianne Pflug leads relaxing workshops focusing on everything botanical. Registration encouraged! Click here to reserve your spot.

Our museum pass collection offers something for everyone. Our latest additions are Wild West City (great for kids and families), the Frick Collection (art lover’s heaven), and Brooklyn Botanical Garden (year-round beauty).

The passes can be reserved by phone or email to bhpl@boontonlibrary.org up to one week in advance of use. The loan is good for 4 days.  

Check out the entire collection here.

Yoga with Laura will be taking a summer break, July 14, 21, and 28. 

Mobility Clubs with Jon Leslie will be off during the month of August and will resume in September.

The Board of Trustees will not be meeting July 14 or August 11.

Upcoming Events @ BHPL

Visit the library during June for a lunch and learn on wedding traditions, backyard concert, kids summer reading kick off and much more! Check our website for announcements about additional exciting upcoming events.

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