September 2025 Newsletter | | | | |
Mark your calendars for October 17th! We're sponsoring our Friends of the Library's first event! At this event, sign up to be a Friend of the Library while enjoying some live music, seeing cute pets up for adoption, and marveling at Jenkinson's Aquarium's very own penguins!
Reminder: if you'd like to learn more about the Friends of the Library, sign up for more information here.
| | The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1st in observation of Labor Day | |
Events for Adults
(registration opens 2-3 weeks before each program & event)
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Adult Yoga
Thursdays - September 4th & 18th
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
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Join us for an adult yoga class! Class is beginner and intermediate friendly. Modifications can always be made for poses to ensure safe movement for your body.
Bring a yoga mat, or a towel, and some water to stay hydrated.
Click here to register.
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National Reading a Book Day
Monday - August 11th
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
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Come to the library and learn about the different ways you can read a book using the library! From large print to books on CD, digital ebooks and audiobooks, there are many ways to read your next read with your library card. We'll be discussing how to use these materials as well as the digital apps, Libby and Hoopla.
Click here to register.
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Monday Afternoon Book Club
Monday - September 8th
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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For the month of September we'll be discussing the historically rich novel, America's First Daughter by Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie. Join us for a great discussion!
A compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources...
Copies of the book are available for pickup at our circulation desk. Call or email us to reserve a copy today! eBook and eAudiobook are available on the Hoopla app!
New members are always welcome!
Click here to register.
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Beginner's Line Dancing I Wednesdays beginning September 10th
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Join instructor Joan Colombo as she teaches us how to line dance! Line dancing is a form of synchronized dancing in which dancers are arranged in rows, or lines. Dancers move in unison, so no partners are required. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, line dancing is for everybody! Beginner’s Line Dancing is an easy and energizing way to get some exercise while enjoying some great music and good company.
Click here to register.
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Movie Matinee for Adults: Captain America: Brave New World
Wednesday - September 17th
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Adults, join us for an afternoon movie!
Pro tip: bring a seat cushion and snack!
Cast: Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez
Synopsis: Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must discover the motive behind a nefarious global plan.
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes
Click here to register.
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Beyond the Bookshelf Book Club
Wednesday - September 17th
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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For the month of September we'll be discussing the historically rich novel, America's First Daughter by Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie. Join us for a great discussion!
A compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources...
Copies of the book are available for pickup at our circulation desk. Call or email us to reserve a copy today! eBook and eAudiobook are available on the Hoopla app!
New members are always welcome!
Click here to register.
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Nutrition Workshop - Healthy Eating From Head To Toe
Monday - September 22nd
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Join us for an informative nutrition workshop with Stephanie Sass from ShopRite. Learn how the food you eat can support your body from brain health to strong bones. Discover simple ways to eat healthier, get tips for everyday meals, and learn how to make a refreshing avocado mango chicken salad.
Click here to register.
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Small Space Gardening presented by Bracco Farms
Tuesday - September 23rd
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Discover more about gardening in areas such as patios, terraces and decks. This presentation will help you understand where our food comes from, different types of growing methods and how these methods can be adopted to a small space garden.
Learn about:
Crop & Variety selection best for small spaces
Pesticide, Herbicide, fungicide, etc. usage
Different types of small space gardens - tubs, pots, terraced bins, etc.
Safe seed catalog sources
Building & preparing an enjoyable & fully small space functional gardens
Click here to register.
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How To Have Massive Success Without Losing Your Soul
Tuesday - September 23rd
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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The answer, believe it or not, can be given in one word: Stoicism. Interest in Stoicism is booming, with bestselling books and celebrities like Michael Douglas and Jerry Seinfeld embracing its wisdom. While many are drawn to its promise of staying calm under pressure, Stoicism offers much more—it’s a philosophy designed to cultivate virtue. In this talk, David Kaspar will break down its core principles and reveal how Stoicism provides powerful tools for achieving success without compromising integrity. By digging deep into Stoicism, David Kaspar will show how living by it will enable you to have massive success without losing your soul.
Click here to register.
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Scrabble Club
Monday - September 29th
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Come to the library and test your vocabulary by playing Scrabble. Playing Scrabble can improve your memory, focus, and allows you to interact with others!
Click here to register.
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Adult Craft: DIY Canvas Pouches
Wednesday - September 30th
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Come and create your own customized canvas pouch. With decals and fabric markers available, you can make a bag uniquely yours.
Wallington patrons will have priority during the first week of registration beginning September 9th. Non-residents will be able to register beginning September 16th.
You must enter a library card number to register, regardless of residence. Registrations without a valid library card number will be canceled.
Click here to register.
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Youth Events
(registration opens 2-3 weeks before each program & event)
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Rhythm of India Dance
Thursday - September 4th
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (last session before recital)
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Kids in grades 2nd and above can join Ms. Saranya and our teen classical dance volunteer to learn Indian style dance and to perform a recital in the last session. It's a five-week session. Kids are expected to kindly attend all the sessions for giving a wonderful performance in the last session.
Recital date will be decided after the last session!
Registration required!
Click here to register.
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Rythm Of India Dance Recital Saturday - September 6th
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
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Kids who have attended the practice sessions can register to join this recital. This is an invite to watch their performance.
- Kids freestyle Indian Dance performance
- Lively Music
- Parents, friends and family are invited
Kids in Grades K and above participate in this fun filled graceful dance performance in our meeting room!
Registration required!
Click here to register.
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Build Your Own Dragon Plush Buddy
Monday - September 8th
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
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Kids can join us for this fun event to make their own plush buddy and take them home, after a naming ceremony. Buddies will be provided with their birth certificates.
Limited Seats Available. This is a special event!
NOTE: THIS IS ONE PER FAMILY, SO THAT MORE FAMILIES GET TO EXPERIENCE THIS FUN EVENT :)
Click here to register.
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Fall Storytime
Tuesdays - September 9th- October 14th
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Kids ages 0-6yrs can join us for a fun filled story time session with dance, music, and craft. They might even get a chance to play with bubbles on a few special summer Storytime sessions.
Click here to register.
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Teen Craft- Candle Making
Tuesday- September 9th
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Want to make a beautiful candle yourself? In this fun program, you will make a candle that you can proudly display and use in your home! Create your own custom candles in this fun and relaxing teen craft session! Learn basic candle-making techniques, choose your favorite scents and leave with beautiful handmade candles to enjoy or gift.
This is a TEENS ONLY program. Open to ages 13-17.
Registration is required!
Click here to register.
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Music and Movement
Wednesday - September 10th
2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
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Come join the fun with our music and movement program for babies and toddlers! Inspire wiggles and giggles with the joyful exploration of sound and movement. This program is for babies, toddlers, and children of all ages.
Click here to register.
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Crafternoon- Back To School Backpack
Wednesday - September 10th
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
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It's back to school and back to your backpack - make your very own to hold treasures and mini books. We'll make a customized backpack with straps and pockets and you can decorate it for a personal touch.
Click here to register.
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Children's Yoga Class
Thursday - September 11th
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
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Join us for some yoga fun and let's learn some moves together. Please be sure to bring a yoga mat or towel to the event. Bring a water bottle too, to stay hydrated!
Registration is required for this event.
Click here to register.
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Harry Potter's Birthday Trivia Night!
Monday- September 15th
4:00 PM to 5:00PM
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Come test your Harry Potter knowledge and celebrate all things, Harry Potter!
- Trivia
- Raffle Prize
- Special Trivia Prize
- Harry Potter Themed Treats
Registration required!
Click here to register
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Kids Graphic Novel Book Club Thursdays - September 18th
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
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Kids between grades 1st-5th can join us for this monthly kids graphic novel book club to improve their reading skills, and summarizing skills through this book discussion. This month pick is Doodleville a beautiful fantasy graphic novel about doodles which comes to life, it's a charming book which talks handling emotions in a fun artistic way with a touch of magic to it.
- Discuss book
- Summarize the novel
- Learn to doodle your own characters
- Play a fun game
- Snacks provided
Once registered pick up the book from circulation desk to read.
Click here to register.
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Meet And Greet With Princess Elsa
Thursday - September 25th
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
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The Wallington Veterans Memorial Library is inviting families to join a fun filled meet and greet, dance lesson, a royal craft and princess Storytime in the presence of a Disney princess between 4:30 pm-5:30pm on September 25th
Participants are encouraged to wear royal attire as they enjoy an enchanting afternoon filled with activities.
Click here to register.
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Tween/Teen Manga Club
Monday - September 29th
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
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A space for manga enthusiasts to connect, share their passion, and engage in activities related to the art form, such as discussions, games, and possibly even crafting.
Click here to register.
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Children's
Take Home
Craft Kits
| Be sure to stop by on September 5th for this month's craft kit! | |
| Got questions about any of these events? Email us at wallcirc@bccls.org or call us at 973-471-1692 | | |
Check Out Some New Releases Hitting Shelves in
September and Visit Us to Find Even More!
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Our Hoopla and Libby digital collections are always available! Both are accessible for free with your library card!
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