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HOLIDAY HOURS
DECEMBER 24: OPEN 10-1
DECEMBER 25: CLOSED
DECEMBER 26: OPEN 10-8
DECEMBER 27: OPEN 10-5
DECEMBER 28: OPEN 10-2
DECEMBER 29: CLOSED
DECEMBER 30: OPEN 10-8
DECEMBER 31: OPEN 10-1
JANUARY 1: CLOSED
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ADDITIONAL HOUR CHANGES
Friday, December 13: Both library buildings will close at 1 pm for Staff Development
Saturday, December 14: Hilton Branch will be open from 10-5 for the Holiday Celebration at the Gazebo.
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JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY!
Join now, or renew your membership. Unable to hold a book sale this fall, the Friends need your support to help them enhance library services and sponsor the programs you love.
Friends support the Library by:
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Need to keep everyone busy during break?
DON'T FORGET OUR MUSEUM PASS PROGRAM!
Our Museum Pass program, funded by the Friends, allows you to visit area museums for free. The passes are available to Maplewood adult resident library card holders in good standing.
Reserve a pass online, using your library barcode number. You can search by museum or by date. Get more info here.
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DIGITAL DEVICE CLINICS
Thursdays, December 5, 12 & 19
11-1 at 129 Boyden Ave.
Drop in and get one-on-one help for using your laptop, tablet, phone or other digital device. We can't repair your device, but we can help you with apps, email, and most other device issues.
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WATERCOLOR HOLIDAY CARDS WITH
MANMAN HUANG (for adults)
Tuesday, December 10
6:30 pm at Hilton Branch
Registration begins December 2
Manman will demonstrate watercolor brushwork skills and show some of her examples. Learn the techniques, and create your own unique cards for any occasion. Adults only. Registration is required. Register here.
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BOOKS NOW AND THEN (Hybrid)
Thursday, December 12 / 6:30 pm at Hilton Branch
We're ending the year on a sweet note with 84, Charing Cross Road, by Helene Hanff
This charming classic brings together twenty years of correspondence between a freelance writer living in New York City and a used-book dealer in London. Though never meeting, and separated geographically and culturally, they share a winsome, sentimental friendship based on their common love for books. To attend online, register here.
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YARN & FIBER ARTS GROUP
Saturday, December 14, January 4, February 1
10-1 at Hilton Branch
Do you enjoy creating with yarn or fabric? Unwind, connect, and get support among fellow crafters while working on your projects. We welcome all adults, regardless of skill level.
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TPS FOR HAITI
December 17 / 6:30 pm at Hilton Branch
A representative from US Citizenship and Immigration Services will present information regarding Temporary Protection Status for Haiti eligibility, documentary requirements, and filing.
The session will be in Haitian Creole and English. No registration needed.
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SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND LOANS
Thursday, December 5
6:30 pm -- VIRTUAL
Taught by My College Planning Team, This workshop will uncover the best college cost-reduction strategies and reveal little known asset, borrowing, and savings methods. Learn insider information on scholarships, grants, and loans to help make your college planning both successful and affordable.
Registration is required.
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FREE TEST & CAREER PREP WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD
Using our Peterson's Test & Career Prep database, you can prep for college, grad school, and vocational tests, find a school or scholarship, brush up on foundational skills and explore career options. Find out more here.
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- Unless otherwise noted, programs are drop-in at Hilton Branch
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
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Programs designed for families & not camps or preschool groups. Groups may arrange a special program or visit to the library: 973.762.1688 ext 5101 or at kids@maplewoodlibrary.org
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BABY LAPSIT (birth-18 months): Dec. 5 & 12 at 10:30 am
Designed for children who are being held or learning to crawl
TODDLER (ages 1-3): Dec. 2, 9 & 16 at 10:30 am
Early literacy fun with stories, songs, movement & rhymes
WILMA AND THE WINGERS (all ages): Dec. 14 at 11 am
An interactive and inclusive storytime with live music.
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SPECIAL STORYTIME AT DICKENS VILLAGE
December 14 at 2:30 pm
Join us in Ricalton Square to enjoy some winter stories for kids and families. Read by the Maplewood Library Childrens' Librarian Jane Folger.
Get this year's Dickens Village events lineup here.
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READ TO A DOG
For school-age kids and tweens
Dec. 7 at 11:30 am
Read to a certified therapy dog, and build confidence and reading skills. Bring a book, or choose one from our shelves.
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HOMESCHOOL TUESDAY
For new and experienced families
Dec.10 11 am to 1 pm
Share tips & experiences and learn about resources while kids do hands-on activities.
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COMIC CLUB
Dec. 18 at 3:30 pm
Get inspired to make your own graphic novel! Draw, write, and create your own stories or use our prompts.
Comic Club is an informal, self-directed creative writing program for kids ages 5-12 (caregiver must remain in building).
Bring what you have been working on or use provided supplies.
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BOOGIE WOOGIE BABIES
For kids under the age of 6 and their caregivers/parents
Dec. 19 at 10:30 am
A joyful music & movement class to encourage motor skill development. Dress in comfortable clothes.
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LEGO CLUB
for ages 5 and up with a participating adult
Dec. 20 at 3:30 pm
Join us for an hour of imagination! Lego creations will be displayed in the library.
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Adult Services: 129 Boyden Ave
Children's/Teen Services: 1688 Springfield Ave.
973-762-1688
Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
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