Rutherford Public Library
September Newsletter
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Everything's Coming Up Rosemary!
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The Friends of the Library of Rutherford will present "Everything's Coming Up Rosemary!", a benefit concert featuring local resident Rosemary Loar, on
Thursday, Sept. 19
, at
7:00pm
. Loar is a singer, songwriter and Broadway star. She will provide an evening of your all-time favorite Broadway melodies from shows she's performed in over the years. Following the performance, Loar will be available for a meet-and-greet.
Tickets are $25 and all proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library of Rutherford. The Friends generously fund our children's programming, Film Tuesdays, museum pass program, and more.
Tickets are being sold at the library. You may also purchase them online by clicking
here.
We hope to see you there!
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The Library will again be hosting Art Kids Academy this fall. Art Kids Academy will present a series of creative art workshops on the following dates:
Wednesday, Sept. 25; Oct. 2; Oct. 9; Oct. 16
; and
Oct. 23
. from
4:00-5:00pm
.
These classes take a hands-on approach to learning with a focus on problem solving through creative art.
Registration is required and students may register for as many classes as they wish. Registration will begin
Monday, Sept. 9
, at
11:00am
. This program is being generously funded by the Friends of Library of Rutherford.
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ShopRite Program: The Importance of Breakfast
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The Library will host Stephanie Sass, registered dietician at ShopRite of Wallington, on
Wednesday, Sept. 11
, at
6:30pm
. Sass will give a presentation on "The Importance of Breakfast." The event will include an overnight oats bar so attendees can make their own breakfast for Thursday morning! Registration is required and preference will be given to Rutherford residents. To register, stop by the library or call 201-939-8600.
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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, Sept. 18 and 25, and Thursday, Sept. 19 and 26,
from
10:30am - 11:00am.
After-School Storytime
There will also be After-School Storytime on
Thursday, Sept. 26, from 4:45-5:15pm
.
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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.
Mr. Chris will visit the library on
Friday, Sept. 6, from 11:15-11:45am
.
Miss Fran will visit the library on
Friday, Sept. 13, 20, and 27
,
from
11:15-11:45am
.
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Join us on
Tuesday, Sept. 24
, from
4:15-4:45pm
to make an apple tree craft! This craft is for ages 3-6. Registration is required and will begin
Monday, Sept. 9
, at
11:00am
. To register, call 201-939-8600.
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Our Robotics Workshop will return
Tuesday, Sept. 17 and 24
, from
4:30-5:30pm
. Children ages 8, 9, and 10 will learn engineering and robotics concepts as well as cooperation and teamwork. This program is for beginner as well as intermediate students. Registration is required and space is limited. Those who sign up should plan on attending both days. Registration will begin
Monday, Sept. 9
, at
11:00am
. To register, call 201-939-8600.
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Chess Club returns
Thursday, Sept. 19 and 26
, from
4:30-5:30pm
. Led by an experienced adult chess player, Chess Club offers children ages 7-12 the opportunity to learn a few new tips and improve their chess strategy. Registration is required and will begin
Monday, Sept. 9
, at
11:00am
. Those who sign up should plan on attending both days. To register, call 201-939-8600.
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We welcome back Rodney, a registered Bright and Beautiful therapy dog, for our Paws to Read program.
Rodney
will visit on
Wednesday, Sept. 18
, from
4:00-5:00pm
.
Yogi will visit
Tuesday, Sept. 10
, 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. 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, Sept. 3
, at
6:30pm
. We will be making recipes from
American Girl Cooking
by Williams-Sonoma
.
Future meetings will be held the first Tuesday of the month. For more information, call 201-939-8600.
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Available for Lending: Starlings
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Starlings
are small wearable devices that count the words a child hears throughout the day by their caregivers or others around them. The device pairs with a free app that is downloadable to one’s smartphone, which logs the amount of words said to a child each day for three days and sets goals and offers tips and guidance for the users. The goal of the Starling is to get parents and/or guardians to spend more time being verbal with their child, which can result in success for a child as they go through life. For more information from the company, click
here
.
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Patrons can borrow a Starling kit for two weeks at a time. Each user can download the Starling app and set up their own account in order to track the words for the child in their life. Starlings can be loaned to BCCLS cardholders age 18 and over who are in good standing. To reserve your Starling kit today, click
here.
Those with BCCLS cards who are not Rutherford residents will have to make a reservation with a library staff member. For more information, feel free to stop by the library, call 201-939-8600, or email [email protected].
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The library will host a meditation workshop with Rutherford resident and licensed professional counselor Melissa Zehner on
Wednesday, Sept. 18 & 25 and Oct. 2
from
6:30-7:30pm
. Mindfulness-meditation is a practice of tuning into the present moment. This can be done by focusing your attention on the body and (more specifically) the breath, as a way of coming back to the moment.
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Through guided instruction, you will track the nuances of what is happening in the body right now. This is an introductory class. Sitting meditation can be done on the floor or in a chair. Suggested props: yoga mat and a folded blanket or pillow for support. Registration is required for this workshop. Preference will be given to Rutherford residents. To register, call 201-939-8600.
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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, Sept. 30
, at
6:30pm
in the Glass Room. 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 and discuss their experience making it.
Our next meeting will be held
Tuesday, Sept. 10
. We will be making and tasting recipes from
The Corleone Family Cookbook
by Liliana Battle.
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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.
For the rest of the year, the Cook-A-Book Club will be moving to the
second Tuesday of the month
at
6:30pm
. The following dates and books have been planned:
Oct. 8
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The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook -
Dinah Bucholz
Nov. 12
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The Geeky Chef Strikes Back! -
Cassandra Reeder
Dec. 10
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The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime -
Ree Drummond
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September Craft: Fall Coasters
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Friday afternoon crafts at the library are back! On
Friday, Sept. 13
, at
1:00pm
, join us in making fall-themed beverage coasters. All supplies will be provided. 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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Free Tech Class: You Can Do That for Free! At the Library
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Your library card gets you way more than books. Did you know that you can also borrow museum passes, hotspots, and digital content? Or that you can do research and access lots of information with your card from home? You have two opportunities to learn more about how to make the most out of your library membership. Join us
Thursday, Sept. 19, at 1:30pm
or
Tuesday, Sept. 24
, at
6:30pm
.
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Registration is required for these classes and they are for Rutherford residents only. To register, call 201-939-8600 or send an email to [email protected].
And
Save the Date
! In October, we will be teaching a class to help you move your smartphone photos to a flash drive so you can view them on your computer, print them, and more! Classes will be held
Tuesday, Oct. 8
, at
6:30pm
and
Friday, Oct. 25, at 1:30pm
. Registration for this class will begin
Friday, Sept. 13
, so keep an eye out for more information!
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Save the Date: Genealogy Program
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Our Reference Librarian and genealogy enthusiast Rhoda Portugal will bring back her "Searching for Your Ancestors" program this October!
Part One: Using Ancestry to Find Your Family will be held
Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 6:00pm
. We will learn about Ancestry.com--available here in the library.
Part Two: Other Resources will be held
Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 6:00pm
. We'll go beyond Ancestry and see what other places will help you find your roots.
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We will also be introducing our new genealogy resource, HeritageQuest, on
Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6:30pm
. This database is accessible both at the library and from home with your Rutherford Library card!
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Registration is recommended for these programs. To register, stop by the library or call 201-939-8600.
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Save the Date: Tarot Card Program
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Want to learn more about tarot cards? Join us on
Wednesday, Oct. 9
, at
6:30pm
for "Everything You Wanted to Know About Tarot...But Were Too Spooked to Ask." This presentation by Rutherford resident Vanessa Warner will teach you about the history of tarot, the most popular cards, and how to read them. Attendees will have a chance to win a free tarot reading as a door prize. Registration is required. To register, call 201-939-8600.
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Save the Date: Cake Decorating
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The Rutherford Public Library is introducing a cake decorating class on
Tuesday, Oct. 15
, 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. Registration will begin
Friday, Sept. 13
. To register, call 201-939-8600.
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Save the Date: Wednesday Night Art is Coming Back!
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Our Wednesday Night Art classes will be back in October! Classes will be held on
Wednesdays
at
6:30pm
. Sign up for the first session on
Oct. 2 & 9
or the second session on
Oct. 16 & 23
. Registration is required and preference will be given to Rutherford residents. Registration will begin
Friday, Sept. 13
. To register, 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, Sept. 24 6:00pm
Fighting with My Family
A former wrestler and his family make a living performing at small venues around the country while his kids dream of joining World Wrestling Entertainment. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey, Vince Vaughn.
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Tuesday, Oct. 29
6:00pm
The Mustang
The story of Roman Coleman, a violent convict, who is given the chance to participate in a rehabilitation therapy program involving the training of wild mustangs. Starring Matthias Schoenaerts, Jason Mitchell, Bruce Dern.
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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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Monday Evening Book Club
Meets monthly at 6:30pm
Monday, Sept. 16
The Children Act / Ian McEwan
Monday, Oct. 21
My Brilliant Friend / Elena Ferrante
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Knit One, Read Two
Meets monthly at 6:00pm
Bring your needlework!
Wednesday, Sept. 4
The Call of the Wild / Jack London
Wednesday, Oct. 2
Behold the Dreamers / Imbolo Mbue
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Daytime Reading Group
@ the 55 Kip Center
Meets monthly at 1:30pm
Friday, Sept. 27
The Word is Murder / Anthony Horowitz
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English as a Second Language
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The ESL Fall Session
ESL Conversation Group will be held
Mondays from
10:30am-12:00pm and
Thursdays from
1:00 - 2:30pm beginning the week of
Sept. 9.
Advanced ESL on
Saturday
morning from
11:00am - 1:00pm will begin
Saturday, Sept. 14.
Our regular
Monday and
Wednesday evening Basic ESL
Class will return beginning
Monday, Sept. 30, from 6:15 - 7:15pm.
We will be adding an
Intermediate ESL Class on
Tuesday and
Thursday mornings, from
10:15 - 11:15am. This class will begin
Tuesday, Oct. 1. Our
Tuesday and
Thursday morning Basic ESL Class will also begin
Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 11:30am-12:30pm.
The next 10-week session of
English for Everyday Life, held on
Tuesday from
1:00 - 2:00pm, will begin
Tuesday, Oct. 8.
For more information or to register for any of these classes, stop by the library's Main Desk or call 201-939-8600.
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Citizenship Class at the Rutherford Public Library
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The Rutherford Public Library is on its second 16-week Citizenship Class. The new session will begin
Monday, Sept. 9
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Those who sign up are required to have basic English skills. Preference will be given to those who have their citizenship test date scheduled. To register, stop by the library.
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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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Are you looking for a new job? Stop in to check our Reference Desk! We have two job-related binders you can look at in the library. One is a regularly updated binder that lists new job openings in the area. The other provides resources on job searching, including databases, classes, and support groups. Come by and see what's going on in the local job market!
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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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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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*Please note: The Museum of Modern Art will is currently closed for renovations. It will re-open in October.
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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