Rutherford Public Library
November Newsletter
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The Friends of the Library of Rutherford will hold its Fall Book Sale on
Friday, Nov. 1
, from
10:00am - 5:00pm
;
Saturday,
Nov. 2
, from
10:00am - 4:00pm;
and
Monday, Nov 4,
from
10:00am - 6:00pm
. All are welcome to come peruse and purchase gently used books, CDs, and DVDs.
All proceeds from the sale benefit the Friends of the Library of Rutherford, which generously funds our children's programming, museum pass program, film screenings, and more.
Thank you to all who donated items to our sale!
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Friends of the Library Night
at Jim Dandy's of Rutherford
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Jim Dandy's of Rutherford is hosting Friends of the Library Night on the following days:
Monday, Nov. 4
;
Tuesday, Nov. 5
;
Wednesday, Nov. 6
; and
Thursday, Nov. 7
, from
10:00am - 9:00pm
each night. If you dine in or order takeout from Jim Dandy's and mention the Friends of the Library of Rutherford, 20 percent of your bill will be donated to the Friends. You don't need a flyer. Just mention the name when ordering and your donation will be made! Delicious lunch or dinner AND benefiting the library-- what could be better? Thanks to all who participate, and to Jim Dandy's and the Friends for participating in this yummy fundraiser!
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Build a Stuffed Animal Workshop
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The Library will hold its second annual "Build a Stuffed Animal Workshop" on
Saturday, Nov. 23
, from
11:00am-12:30pm
and
1:00-2:30pm
. This program is for ages 4, 5, and 6. Registration is required. Registration begins
Friday, Nov. 1
, at
noon
. Phone registrations will be accepted by calling 201-939-8600. Preference will be given to Rutherford residents and out-of-town residents may request to have their name placed on our wait list.
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Elder Law and Estate Planning Workshop
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Benjamin D. Eckman, Esq. will present his Elder Law & Estate Planning Workshop at the library on
Wednesday, Nov. 13
, at
6:30pm
. During this seminar, you will discover how to successfully safeguard your assets from taxes, probate and nursing home costs. Registration is required. To register, call 201-939-8600 or send an email to [email protected].
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Drop-In Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Make new friends and get ready for reading. For children from infants to 5 years of age and their parents or caregivers. No registration required.
Storytime will be held on
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 13, and 20
and
Thursday, Nov. 21,
from
10:30am - 11:00am.
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We will hold after-school storytime on
Tuesday, Nov. 26
, at
4:45pm
.
For children from infants to 5 years of age. There is no registration required.
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We have two great musicians who will be here this month to play music for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Come by for singing, dancing, and fun! No registration required.
Miss Fran will visit the library on
Friday, Nov. 1, 8, and 15
,
from
11:15-11:45am
.
Miss Fran may have to cancel her Nov. 1 performance. Please check our
Facebook page
before coming for updates.
Mr. Chris will visit the library
Friday, Nov. 22
, from
11:15-11:45am
.
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Spanish Storytime continues this month! Join us
Friday, Nov. 1
and
Nov. 15
, from
10:30 - 11:00am
to hear stories and songs in Spanish, led by our favorite ESL teacher Miss Tati! This program is for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and no registration is required.
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VEX IQ Robotics Competition
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The Library will be hosting a VEX IQ Robotics Competition, presented by World Class UMS STEAM Team on
Tuesday, Nov. 5
, at
1:00pm
. Children in grades 4-6 are invited to learn robotics with the team. Learn how to operate and the rules for robots. Registration is required and there is limited space for this competition. Registration is in progress now. No experience needed. To register, call 201-939-8600. We invite you to participate in this local Eagle Scout Project!
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The Library will host a Chess Tournament on
Thursday, Nov. 7
, at
1:00pm
. This tournament is open to students in grades 3-6 who can play chess without assistance. Registration is required and limited space is available. Registration is in progress now. To register, call 201-939-8600. This is another Eagle Scout Project in town!
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David Darwin's One-Man Side Show
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David Darwin will bring his One-Man Side Show to the library on
Friday, Nov. 22
, at
4:00pm
. Join us to see juggling and more fun! This program is for ages 4-11. There is no registration required and all are welcome.
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We will be offering a Thanksgiving card-making workshop on
Thursday, Nov. 21,
at
4:00pm
. This program is for ages 4-11. Registration is required and begins
Monday, Nov. 4
, at
noon
. To register, call 201-939-8600.
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We welcome back Rodney and Yogi, both registered Bright and Beautiful therapy dogs, for our Paws to Read program.
Rodney
will visit on
Monday, Nov. 25
, from
4:00-5:00pm
.
Yogi will visit
Tuesday, Nov 12
, from
4:00-5:00pm
.
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Children who are able to read at least a little bit and would like to be able to practice their reading skills are invited to sign up for a 15-minute time slot with Rodney or Yogi. Parents may of course accompany their child during their time with the dog.
Registration is required
and can be done by contacting Mrs. Tarantino at the library at 201-939-8600 or by email at
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The Library is continuing its Family Cook-A-Book club! Borrow a cookbook from us, choose and make a recipe and bring in samples to our meeting for us to have a taste-test and to talk about our experience! Our next meeting will be
Tuesday, Nov. 5
, at
6:30pm
. Future meetings will be held the first Tuesday of the month. For more information, call 201-939-8600.
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Game On! Board Game Group
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Game On!, the library's board game group, will return
Monday, Nov. 25
, from
4:00-5:30pm
. It will continue on Mondays at the same time. This group is for fifth and sixth graders. Learn how to play board games you may not be familiar with. Registration for Game On! begins
Monday, Nov. 4
, at
11:00am
.
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Bendy Bookworm Toddler Yoga Storytime
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The Bendy Bookworm Miss Danielle will return to the library beginning
Thursday, Nov. 14
, from
10-10:30am
. This program melds traditional yoga poses and energy exercises with storybooks and rhymes. The program is for ages 18 months to kindergarten. The program will continue on
Nov. 21
and
Dec. 5, 12, and 19.
Registration is required and will begin
Monday, Nov. 4
, at
11:00am
. To register, call 201-939-8600.
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All children ages 9-11 are invited to join "Sew It @ the Library," where we will learn about the art of sewing and then make an oven mitt. All supplies will be provided. This program will be held
Monday, Nov. 18
, from
4:00 - 6:00pm
. Registration is required and will begin
Monday, Nov. 4
, at
11:00am
. To register, call 201-939-8600.
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Join us for a game of chess! Led by an experienced, adult chess player, our Chess Club offers children ages 7-12 the opportunity to learn a few new tips and improve their chess strategy. This two-week program will be held
Thursday, Nov. 14
and
21
, from
4:30-5:30pm
. Registration is required and will begin
Monday, Nov. 4
, at
11:00am
. To sign up, call 201-939-8600.
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Save the Date: The Spoonman in December
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Save the date! On
Friday, Dec. 6
, at
4:00pm
, the Spoonman will present a hilarious interactive comedy show for ages 4 and up. The Spoonman, who will visit us all the way from Michigan, has played the spoons all over the world. He has performed for world leaders and celebrities and can't wait to amaze you. No registration required. Hope to see you there!
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Adult Craft: Holiday Cards
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On
Friday, Nov. 8
, at
1:00pm
, join us in making Thanksgiving greeting cards. On
Friday, Dec. 13
, at
1:00pm
, we will be making winter holiday cards. All supplies will be provided for both programs.
Registration is required and can be done in person or by calling 201-939-8600. Preference will be given to Rutherford residents.
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The library hosts a monthly origami club run by local resident Kira Wallisch. In each meeting, attendees will learn how to make a new origami project.
This month's meeting will be held
Monday, Nov. 25,
at
6:30pm
. All adults are welcome. For more information, call 201-939-8600. Future meetings will typically be held the last Monday of the month.
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The Cook-A-Book Adult Club is moving to Tuesdays! We choose the book, you choose the recipe. Club members will bring their recipes to the meeting to sample them and discuss their cooking process.
Our next meeting will be held
Tuesday, Nov. 12
. We will be making and tasting recipes from
The Geeky Chef Strikes Back!
by Cassandra Reeder.
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Registration is required. Please contact the library at 201-939-8600 or send an email to [email protected]. Please inform us which recipe you will be making. Books will be available at the main desk for checkout.
Cook-A-Book Club meetings are held the
second Tuesday of the month
at
6:30pm
. The following dates and books have been planned:
Dec. 10
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The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime -
Ree Drummond
Jan. 14
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Cook This, Not that! Skinny Comfort Foods
- David Zinczenko & Matt Goulding
Feb. 11
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Mickey's Gourmet Cookbook
- Disney Book Group
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Free Tech Class: Finding Your Audience on Social Media
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Do you have a (very) small business or charity that you'd like to promote online? Find out how to use Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to find and expand your audience. The class will go over how to use social media pages and profiles to effectively reach the people who will be interested in your product or cause. This class will be held
Thursday, Nov. 14
, at
1:30pm
and
Tuesday, Nov. 26
, at
6:30pm
.
Registration is required. To register, call 201-939-8600 or send an email to [email protected].
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Adult Yoga: Strengthen and Stretch
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Danielle Fisher, the Bendy Bookworm, returns to the library for a four-week Strengthen and Stretch session, beginning
Monday, Nov. 18
, from
6:30-7:30pm
, and continuing
Monday, Nov. 25
and
Dec. 2 and 9
, also at
6:30pm
. Registration is required and will begin
Monday, Nov. 4
. Sign up for some or all. To register, call 201-939-8600.
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The Rutherford Public Library will hold a holiday-themed cake decorating class on
Tuesday,
Nov. 19
, at
6:30pm
. The class will be hosted by Rutherford resident and professional cake decorating instructor Bailey McGinty. Learn how to decorate cakes like a pro! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required and preference will be given to Rutherford residents. To register, call 201-939-8600.
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Our last Wednesday Night Art session for the year will be held
Wednesday, Nov. 13
and
20
, at
6:30pm
. Registration is required and preference will be given to Rutherford residents. To register, call 201-939-8600.
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Save the Date: Genealogy Program
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Our "Searching for Your Ancestors" program has been postponed to December.
Part One: Using Ancestry to Find Your Family will be held
Wednesday, Dec. 4,
at
6:00pm
. We will learn about Ancestry.com--available here in the library.
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Part Two: Other Resources will be held
Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 6:00pm
. We'll go beyond Ancestry.com and see what other places on the web will help you find your roots.
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We will also be introducing our new genealogy resource, HeritageQuest, on
Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 6:30pm
. This database is accessible both at the library and from home with your Rutherford Library card!
Registration is required for these programs. To register, stop by the library or call 201-939-8600.
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Are you looking for help with your smart device, computer, or a certain computer program? Stop by the Computer Lab on
Wednesdays
from
1:00-2:00pm
! Our Technology Librarian will be there waiting for your questions. No registration is required and all adults are welcome.
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Tuesday Night Film Screenings
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Tuesday, Nov. 26
6:00pm
On the Basis of Sex
The true story of
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights, and the early cases of a historic career that lead to her nomination and confirmation as U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice. Starring Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux.
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Tuesday, Dec. 17*
6:00pm
Aladdin
A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true
. Starring Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott.
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Tuesday, Jan. 28
6:00pm
The Children Act
As her marriage crumbles, a judge must decide a case involving a teenage boy who is refusing a blood transfusion on religious principle. Starring Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Fionn Whitehead.
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Monday Evening Book Club
Meets monthly at 6:30pm
Monday, Nov. 18
And Then There Were None / Agatha Christie
Tuesday, Dec. 17
The Alchemist / Paul Coelho
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Knit One, Read Two
Meets monthly at 6:00pm
Bring your needlework!
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Shelter in Place / Nora Roberts
Wednesday, Dec. 4
The Christmas Town / Donna VanLiene
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Daytime Reading Group
@ the 55 Kip Center
Meets monthly at 1:30pm
Friday, Nov. 22
The Noise of Time / Julian Barnes
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English as a Second Language
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The ESL Fall Session
ESL Conversation Group is held
Mondays from
10:30am-12:00pm and
Thursdays from
1:00 - 2:30pm.
Advanced ESL is held on
Saturday
morning from
11:00am - 1:00pm. Please stop in or call 201-939-8600 to see if there is space in this class.
Basic ESL is held on Monday and Wednesday evening from
6:15 - 7:15pm or Tuesday and Thursday morning from
11:30am - 12:30pm. Please stop in or call 201-939-8600 to see if there is space in these classes.
Intermediate ESL is held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from
10:15 - 11:15am. Please stop in or call 201-939-8600 to see if there is space in this class.
The 10-week session of
English for Everyday Life, held on
Tuesday from
1:00 - 2:00pm, is currently in progress. Information on the next session to come. Please stop in or call 201-939-8600 for more information.
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Call for an appointment
201-939-8600
Looking to maximize free content for your tablet, Kindle, or smartphone? We are providing free, personalized instruction on downloading free e-books, e-magazines, audiobooks, music, and movies to personal devices. Librarians can also assist with research, setting up e-mail accounts, and basic computer instruction.
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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 (in the domestic US). Hotspots can be taken out for two weeks at a time. One per household. To reserve a hotspot, click
here
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Full Access to the New York Times Online
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Rutherford residents can now read
The New York Times
online at home using this special access code from the Rutherford Public Library! Visit
nytimes.com/redeemaccess
and enter code
3dc09b5eec333834
to redeem your 72 hours of full access (the code is reusable after the 72 hours).
To activate your subscription, you'll need to log in or register first
. Questions? Give us a call at 201-939-8600 or stop in.
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Check Out Our Updated Databases Page
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The Rutherford Public Library recently updated its
Database page
. We've grouped our databases based on subject so you can more easily find what you need for your research project. All the databases are available to you with your Rutherford library card. The page also offers several e-books, including
Profiles of New Jersey
, the
American Book of Days
, and
The Reference Shelf
.
If you need help navigating your research project, our librarians can help you! Make an appointment with the Reference Librarian by calling 201-939-8600.
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Have You Checked Out Our New Databases?
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This resource helps users learn basic words and phrases in 30 languages using interactive native speaker videos. LingoLite has glossaries for greetings, introductions, food, transportations, relations, numbers and more.
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Explore food culture and traditional recipes from around the world. It's a movable feast in a digital cookbook.
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Curious about the world? Information about world history, cultures, languages, foods, religions, and much more is just a click away. Covers 175 countries.
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Bringing the diversity and history of the USA to life in a beautifully illustrated resource designed especially for libraries and schools. Key topics include: country profile, culture and society, famous people, historical timelines, live cycles, national symbols, and state information.
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Rutherford residents, the Rutherford Public Library has partnered with 16 museums to provide free entry passes which you may check out with your library card.
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Passes can be reserved up to 60 days in advance by calling the library at (201) 939-8600 or
online
.
This program is made possible with the generous support of
The Friends of the Library of Rutherford.
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