Rutherford Public Library
May Newsletter
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Happy May! Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and many milestones mark the merry month of May.
Most importantly, May kicks off the Summer Reading Program!
This year's theme, All Together Now, promises a summer full of reading fun, events, and crafts! In line with this theme, we have exciting news this year--we are offering an Adult Summer Reading Challenge as well as a Teen Summer Reading Challenge. Truly, we're All Together Now in reading fun!
We have consolidated our program listings. For more information about an event or to register for it, please visit the links provided.
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May Closures
Please note, the library will be closed on Saturday, May 27, and Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day.
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Rutherford Public Library is so excited to offer three Summer Reading Programs! The Children's Summer Reading Program works as in the past. Children log books they read and receive prizes along the way. The Young Adult and Adult versions offer a bingo card challenge. All three run from May 1 until September 23, 2023.
Sign up today at the main desk to receive your packet and get a bonus prize! You may sign up online, but you still need to come in to get your rewards.
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Rutherford Public Library Strategic Plan |
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Rutherford Public Library is proud to unveil its 2023-28 Strategic Plan. Special thanks to the Strategic Plan Committee who worked tirelessly to make this a reality, and to all of our community members who filled out a survey or attended a focus group. Click here to learn about our goals for the next five years.
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Thank you, Stonefield Engineering, for spending your Earth Day cleaning up the Library Courtyard. We appreciate the effort that went into removing trash, mulching and weeding, and refreshing plant beds with hosta and new white rocks. Photos were taken after the cherry blossoms started falling, but it still looks great! |
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For the first time in three years, the Friends of the Rutherford Library will be holding the Literary Character Costume Contest. Join us in some Library Cosplay as you dress as your favorite character or author on Saturday, May 6. Register by Tuesday, May 2.
The Rutherford Library is more than just books! We continue to offer on-demand yoga and virtual mindfulness workshops, as well as parenting and job resources. As always, our patrons can borrow a hotspot or access museum passes, author talks, investment and genealogy research, and much more! |
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Check out other resources below. |
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Important Reminder for Parents & Caregivers
We love to see families taking advantage of all the library has to offer, and we strive to make our environment as safe as possible for visitors of all ages.
Our Unattended Child Policy may be viewed here.
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May we interest you in some outstanding children's programs? Check out Miss Jane's May lineup below. All events meet in person unless noted. We ask that caregivers accompany young children to programs. If an event requires registration, please click the highlighted text to sign up. |
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Thursday, May 18 @ 4:15pm
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Wednesday, May 17 & 31
@ 4pm
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Story Time with Miss Jane - ages 0-5- Wednesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 10:30-11am
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Spanish Classes for Children - virtual -ages 6-11- Wednesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 4-4:30pm. If you are new, email Miss Tati to sign up.
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Music & Movement with Miss Fran - ages 0 - 5 - Friday, May 5, 12, & 19 from 11:15-11:45am
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Children's Craft: Patriotic Bug Magnet - ages 3-11- Thursday, May 18 at 4:15pm
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PAWS to Read - Beginner readers can practice their reading with certified therapy dogs. Email Miss Jane to sign up for a 15-minute slot.
- Minnie, a Bassett Hound, Wednesday, May 17 & 31 from 4-5pm
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Thursday, May 11 @ 3:30pm
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Need community service hours? We got you covered! We are looking for volunteers to help out with a variety of tasks. Please note: We have changed the times for some of our clubs. Contact Marion, the teen librarian, to sign up as a volunteer or for activities where a link is not provided.
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Teen Game Time - Friday, May 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 3:30pm
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Teen Book Talk - Thursday, May 11 at 3:30pm
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Doodling to De-Stress - Monday, May 15 at 4pm
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Young Adult Book Club - Wednesday, May 17 at 3:30pm
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Author Talk with YA Author Courtney Summers -virtual - Saturday, May 20 at 2pm
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Community Service Club - Thursday, May 25 at 4pm
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Teen Craft: Magazine Collage - Wednesday, May 31 at 4pm
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Wednesday, May 17 @ 3:30pm
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Writers, we invite you to find your voice! Parents, you are invited to hear from Britt Hawthorne, author of Raising Antiracist Children, or Lori Henry, special needs educator and parent. From parent workshops to calming crafts and a variety of book clubs, we've got something for everyone! |
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Wednesday, May 24 at 6:30pm
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Cook-A-Book Club - Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30pm
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Author Talk with Britt Hawthorne - virtual - Wednesday, May 3 at 1pm
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Watercolor Florals for Beginners - Wednesday, May 3 at 6pm
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Mindfulness for Memory & Focus - virtual - Fridays at 9:15am
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Crafters Corner - Tuesday, May 9 at 6pm
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Author Talk with Jena Friedman -comedian and author - virtual - Wednesday, May 10 at 8pm
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Tech Class - Thursday, May 11 at 1pm or Tuesday, May 23 at 6pm
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Adult Craft: Yarn Wrapped Flower Pot - Friday, May 12 at 1pm
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Monday Night Book Group - Monday, May 15 at 6:30pm
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Spice Club - virtual - Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30pm
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Parent Workshop: Social Emotional Learning & Special Education - Wednesday, May 17, from 6 to 7:30pm
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Finding Your Voice as a Writer - Wednesday, May 24 at 6:30pm
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Adult Craft: Yarn Bowl -virtual- Friday, May 26 at 1pm
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Movie Screening - Empire of Light (R) - Tuesday, May 30 at 6pm
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Read 'Em & Eat - Wednesday, May 31 at 5:30pm
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