WCPL News & Events
May 2020
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Create with Lego Challenge & Learn about Strange Reptiles and WWII Escapes
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The Strange World of Reptiles!
Thursday, June 18 at 2:00 pm
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Children of all ages will enjoy learning about
"The Strange World of Reptiles"
when Erin Mellini from
Snakes & Scales
presents this popular Zoom program. To sign-up for this program on Zoom, please email Amy Moran at
[email protected].
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Virtual "Peaceful Poetry Reading Series"
Thursday, May 28 @ 6:00 pm
Relax with virtual Poetry Readings from accomplished Essex County poets on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. Poets will share 15-minute weekly readings of their favorite poems that are intended to offer tranquility and peace of mind. The fourth poetry reading, on May 28, will feature prolific poet, artist & journalist
Rick Mullin
(pictured)
of Caldwell, who will read poems from his recent collection
"Lullaby and Wheel"
and some new poems.
The poetry readings can be seen on our Facebook page or on YouTube.
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Virtual "Night Time Read" Book Club Discussion
Tuesday, June 9 @ 6:30 pm
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Attend a lively, virtual book discussion of
"The Stars Are Fire"
by bestselling author Anita Shreve. This suspenseful novel deals with an extraordinary woman and her two toddlers whose lives are tested by a catastrophic event and its devastating aftermath. Based on the true story of the largest fire in Maine's history that occurred in October 1947 and its effects on the people living along the coastline.
Meeting ID: 815 9871 2983
Password: 762317
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ESL Classes Available Online
Monday - Friday @ 1:00 pm
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This popular class is structured for individuals needing help with beginner and conversational English. Running successfully for over 18 years, the program is being conducted online using
Zoom Video Conferencing,
an easy to use program allowing multiple participants to share live audio & video. Join the class by contacting Kathy Marinaccio at
kathy.marinaccio@westcaldwell. bccls.org
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Miss Michelle's Musical Story Times Online
Wednesdays at 4:00 pm and Saturdays at 10:30 am
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Join Miss Michelle for her fun
Story Times
featuring stories, music and crafts online. Follow us on our Facebook page to watch her exciting
Story Times!
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Virtual
Strength Training for Seniors
Each Wednesday at 11:00 am
Certified instructor Leena Kalle will
offer weekly classes on
Zoom
at 11:00 am each Wednesday. Next class is
May 27.
Increase muscle tone, flexibility, balance & strength.
For West Caldwell residents only.
To
sign-up, email Ethan Galvin at
[email protected]
This will the last class until Sept.
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Virtual
Yoga Classes on Zoom
Tuesdays at 2:00 pm. Next class May 26
Yoga instructor Aleksandra Mufceska will teach Yoga techniques, meditation and sound healing to keep you energized, mindful and uplifted during this time.
For West Caldwell residents only.
To sign-up, email Ethan Galvin at
ethan.galvin@westcaldwell. bccls.org
This
will be the last class until Sept.
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Zoom Lego Challenge!
Tuesday, June 2 @ 2:00 pm
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Children of all ages can have fun using their own Legos, blocks and imagination during a special
"Zoom Lego Challenge"
with Miss Amy. This special event will be offered on
Zoom
. To register, email Amy Moran at
[email protected]
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Virtual Crochet Club!
Thursday, May 28 @ 3:00 pm
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Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join our
Virtual Crochet Club
and learn basic crochet stitches and patterns. You will also learn about the tools, techniques & materials needed to crochet. To sign-up, email Richelle DeFrank at
[email protected]
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"The Great Escape of World War II"
Thursday, May 28 @ 7:00 pm
a virtual Zoom Program
In honor of
Memorial Day
, college professor & historian
Rick Feingold
will discuss the two successful escapes during World War II. The first break-out, from inside a wooden horse, enabled three men to escape a German POW camp. The second escape featured the building of 100 meter tunnels, which allowed 76 men to escape
Stalag Luft III.
Most of the POWs were captured, but three of them made it to safety in Allied territory. (This story was depicted in the film
"The Great Escape"
starring Steve McQueen and James Garner). To sign-up for this virtual program, sponsored by the
Friends of the Library
, email
[email protected]
or click on the Zoom login below.
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Birthday Announcements
Amy Moran, Children's Librarian - May 29
Kathy Marinaccio, ESL Teacher - June 8
Are you celebrating a birthday soon? If so, then why not share the date of your birthday with us and we will include it here so everyone can send you birthday wishes! Send your name and birthday to
ethan.galvin@ westcaldwell.bccls.org
Happy Birthday!
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eBooks and downloadable audio books
Streaming TV and movies
Databases, and much more
Research Resources
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WEST CALDWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
30 CLINTON ROAD, WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
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