For more details, including how to apply, please visit our website. Applications will be accepted through Friday, November 5.

The Friends of the Library's fall book sale ends today! Stop by today, November 1 before 5pm to browse a wide assortment of used books, movies, and CD's. Can't make it? Another sale will be offered in the spring. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library, who generously fund our children's programs, museum passes, and more.

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. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our guidelines. Full text of our Unattended Child policy may be viewed here.

Story Time will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 10, 17, and 24, from 10:30-11am. Children up to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and fun. Afterschool Story Time will also be held for the same age group on Tuesday, November 2, 16, and 30 at 4pm. Registration is not required for either program. All attendees 2 and up must wear a mask.

Miss Fran will present Music and Movement for Preschoolers on Friday, November 5, 12, and 19 from 11:15-11:45am. Children are invited to dance and move to their favorite tunes. No registration is required. Attendees age 2 and up must wear a mask.

Our third annual Build a Stuffed Animal Workshop will take place on Saturday November 6 with an option of two time slots: 11:00am-12:30pm and 1:00pm-2:30pm. Please choose one when signing up. This program is geared towards ages 3-6, who will choose an animal to make, stuff it, and close it up before taking it home. Registration is required; click on a time above to sign up.

We welcome a new dog to our “Read to a Dog” program. Register for a 15-minute time slot to meet and read to Elsa, an English Labrador who is a registered Bright and Beautiful therapy dog. Children who are able to read at least a little bit and would like to practice their reading skills are invited to sign-up. Parents are welcome and encouraged to accompany their child during their time with the dog. Registration is required and can be done by emailing Miss Jane. Meets Monday, November 8 at 4pm.

Turtle Dance Music will present this fun all ages show on Tuesday, November 9 at 11:30am on Zoom. The program will have singing, stories about family, friendship, turkeys, pumpkin pies and oh yes, there will be bubbles! Kids will gobble, wobble and laugh throughout the show. Registration is required.

Art Kids Academy will present a virtual creative arts workshop for ages 7-11 on Wednesday, November 10 at 4pm. Registration is required.

Learn to draw with award-winning cartoonist and illustrator Rick Stromoski on Zoom on Friday, November 12 at 4pm. Kids will learn to draw a platypuss cat, a bengalbunny, a koalabird and even a kangorrillapig! This fun, interactive program is best for ages 8-12. Participants will need a stack of paper and something they like to draw with. Registration is required.

Join Miss Jessica on Zoom on Saturday, November 13 at 1:30pm for a fun Zumba class! This exercise program is best for ages 6-11, but all family members may join in. Registration is required.

Get up close virtually to reptiles, mammals and amphibians on Friday, November 19 at 4pm. This program is for ages 3-11 and registration is required. Presented by Rizzo's Reptiles.

Presented virtually by Explore India at 4pm on Monday, November 22. Kids will try their hands at block print painting on a t-shirt. Supplies will be available for pickup a few days before the program. This event is geared towards ages 8-11, and registration is required.

This program is for children in grades 1-5 and will be held virtually on Monday, November 29 at 4pm. We will be painting what is called a “continuous owl” – very cool. Supplies will be available for pickup a few days before the program and children will also need to have a black sharpie or black crayon for the project. Registration is required.

The Children's Department's What's New Wednesday blog is still updated weekly. Whether you're still doing Grab & Go or visiting us in person, learn about the new books Miss Jane is offering each week. Put them on hold before coming to make sure you'll be able to check them out.

The final session of our virtual yoga series will take place tonight, Monday, November 1 at 6:30pm on Facebook Live. Simply visit our page at the start of class to join in; no need to register. Want to revisit the earlier classes in the series? Visit the Videos archive on our page. These classes are presented by Bendy Bookworm Yoga and are appropriate for all levels.

Join Lauren on Zoom on Friday, November 5, at 1pm to make a rustic painted book stack! Stop by the Rutherford Library to pick up supplies through Grab & Go--participants should have a glue gun, but all other supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Zoom information will be emailed ahead of the meeting.

Lauren will host a second Zoom craft class on Friday, November 19, at 1pm to make a Thanksgiving-themed pie banner. Supplies will be provided and participants can pick them up through Grab & Go. You'll need a pair of scissors. Registration is required. You will be emailed the Zoom information ahead of the class.

Monday Night Book Group continues to meet on Zoom. In November, the group will discuss The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer. Join us on Monday, November 15 at 6:30pm. First-time members should send us an email to get started.

Does your cat have behavior challenges? Are you looking to learn more about your pet's behavior? Cat behavior specialist Stephen Quandt will offer an informative lecture about feline behavior. This presentation will be held on Zoom and is cosponsored alongside the East Rutherford and Wood-Ridge Libraries. To reserve your spot, please click here. Meets Tuesday, November 16 at 7pm.

Learn the art of drawing letters, and create your own hand-lettered greeting cards for the holiday season! Once you learn the basics, you can use this fun technique to personalize cards, gift tags, place cards, and even your journal all year long. Meets Friday, December 3 from 1-3pm in person. Registration is required, and all supplies will be provided. This class is geared towards adults and will be presented by Swetha of The Paisley Corner.

The Rutherford Public Library has mobile wi-fi hotspot devices available to borrow. Hotspots provide an Internet connection so you can use your smartphone, tablet or computer without using data. These are great for our patrons (who are Rutherford residents and age 18 and up) who may not have their own internet connection at home or have lost their home connection temporarily, and even for travel throughout the domestic US. Hotspots can be taken out for two weeks at a time. One per household. To reserve a hotspot, click here.

The Library is happy to share that it is now offering a digital subscription to The Wall Street Journal for Rutherford cardholders! If you're interested, send an email to [email protected] with your name and Rutherford Library card number and we'll send you the link and password to create your free account!