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Rutherford Public Library September Newsletter
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. The Rutherford Public Library will be at the Multi-Cultural Festival at Lincoln Park on Friday, September 8, and Rutherford Day at Memorial Park on Saturday, September 23, to help the community sign up for their library card!
The All Together Now Summer Reading Challenge ends on Saturday, September 23. Collect your prizes soon!
We are kicking off the school year with great programs for students and adults. Presentations on The British Invasion, the environmental history of the Meadowlands, and Andrew Carnegie, library philanthropist, are among the highlights. We have several music and movement classes for toddlers and a great magic show for the older children. Also, The Friends of the Library will be holding their Fall Used Book Sale at the end of the month!
We have consolidated our program listings. For more information about an event or to register, please visit the links provided.
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Please note: The library will be closed on Saturday, September 2, and Monday, September 4 for Labor Day Weekend. Beginning Friday, September 8, the library will resume Friday evening hours; and beginning Saturday, September 9, the library will be open Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. | |
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The Friends of the Library of Rutherford will host their Fall Used Book Sale at the end of the month. Donations of gently used books, CDs, and DVDs will be accepted inside the library September 11 through 23. The library can not accept VHS tapes, reference books, or textbooks. Proceeds go toward Museum Passes, Children's Programs, and other programs supported by the Friends.
Sale Dates:
Friday, September 29, from 10am-5:30pm
Saturday, September 30, from 10am-3:30pm
Monday, October 2, from 10am-5:30pm
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Library Meeting Space Policy | |
The Rutherford Public Library provides a meeting room (the Auditorium) for public use by all Rutherford nonprofit groups on equal terms regardless of opinion or affiliation. The Meeting Room Policy has been updated in accordance with the Library’s mission, to provide equal access to information, resources, entertainment, support, and space to members of the Rutherford community. | |
Rutherford Public Library Code of Conduct | |
We have updated our Code of Conduct, which applies to library visitors of all ages. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our rules and help make our space welcoming and safe for everyone. | |
Looking for after-school activities? Check out creativebug, a database of how-to videos and a community space for crafters. They even have a section just for kid's crafts! | |
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We have digital borrows for The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Gale ebooks, Hoopla, and Libby! Libby features ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Hoopla offers music, tv shows, movies, audiobooks, and even comic books!
As always, our patrons can borrow a hotspot or access museum passes, author talks, legal forms, 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.
Back to school is a good time to review our Unattended Child Policy.
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Make sure you collect your "All Together Now" Summer Reading Program prizes by Saturday, September 23! The library has a great line-up to get kids back into the swing of school. Kally Duling brings us a new program, Musical Munchkins, for children under 5, featuring new sounds and creative play. Brian Richards returns to present "The Magic of Reading" for kids ages 4 - 11! And our beginner readers can practice with Minnie and Ziva, the Bright & Beautiful certified therapy dogs.
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.
**Please note: Registration priority is given to Rutherford residents for all programs that require registration.**
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Story Time with Miss Jane - ages 0-5- Wednesday, September 13, 20, & 27, from 10:30-11am
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Spanish Classes for Children - virtual -ages 6-11- Wednesday, September 13, 20, & 27, from 4-4:30pm. Email Miss Tati with any questions.
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Children's Craft: Undersea Mosaic - ages 6-11 - Thursday, September 14 at 4pm
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Music & Movement with Miss Fran - ages 0-5 - Friday, September 15, from 11:15-11:45am
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Musical Munchkins - ages 0-5 - September 22 & 29 at 11:15am
- Summer Reading Program Final Day for Prizes - Saturday, September 23
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Brian Richards "The Magic of Reading" - ages 4-11 - Friday, September 29 at 4pm
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PAWS to Read - Beginner readers can practice their reading with certified Bright & Beautiful therapy dogs. Email Miss Jane to sign up for a 15-minute slot.
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Ziva, a Golden Retriever: Friday, September 22, from 4:30-5:30pm
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Minnie, a Bassett Hound: Monday, September 25, from 4-5pm
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We continue to offer our regular service hours, crafts, and social time for teens! Make sure you collect your Summer Reading Challenge Bingo prizes by September 23! Please 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, September 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 3:30pm
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Community Service Club - Thursday, September 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 3pm
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Doodling to De-Stress - Monday, September 11 at 3pm
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Teen Craft: Friendship Bracelets- Wednesday, September 13 at 3pm
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Paying for College without Going Broke - virtual - Thursday, September 14 at 7pm
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Fantasy Map Makers - Wednesday, September 20 at 3pm
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Teen Book Talk - Monday, September 25 at 3pm
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Read 'Em & Eat Book Club -Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting - Wednesday, September 6 at 5:30pm
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Author Talk: Lidia Bastianich - virtual - Thursday, September 7 at 7pm
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Virtual Mindfulness: Finding Balance - virtual - Fridays, September 8, 15, 22, 29 at 9:15-10:15am
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Coffee & Chocolate Pairing Class - Adults - Saturday, September 9 at 2pm
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Cook-A-Book Club - Eitan Eats the World - Tuesday, September 12 at 6:30pm
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Adult Virtual Yoga - virtual - Thursday, September 14, from 6:30-7:30pm
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Paying for College without Going Broke - virtual - Thursday, September 14 at 7pm
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Adult Craft: Book Page Wreath - Friday, September 15 at 1pm
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Monday Night Book Group - Whistle in the Dark - Monday, September 18 at 6:30pm
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NJSEA: The Meadowlands: An Environmental Comeback Story -Brian Aberback with the Rutherford Green Team - Tuesday, September 19, from 6:30-8pm
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Spice Club - thyme - virtual - Tuesday, September 19 at 6:30pm
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Author Talk: Adam Alter - virtual - Wednesday, September 20 at 2pm
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Andrew Carnegie: From Steel to the Building of Libraries -Rick Feingold - Monday, September 25, from 6:30-8pm
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Dream Interpretation Workshop - virtual - Monday, September 25 at 6:30pm
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Movie Screening -Book Club: The Next Chapter - Tuesday, September 26 at 6pm
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Read 'Em & Eat Book Club - Apples Never Fall - Wednesday, September 27 at 5:30pm
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The British Invasion - Joey Leone - Wednesday, September 27 at 6-7:30pm
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Author Talk: Amor Towles - virtual - Wednesday, September 27 at 8pm
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Adult Craft: Coffee Filter Flowers - virtual - Friday, September 29 at 1pm
Fall Used Book Sale - Friday, September 29, from 10am-5:30pm
Saturday, September 30, from 10am-3:30pm
Monday, October 2, from 10am-5:30pm
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Check out our mix of in-person and virtual ESL classes listed below. Advanced ESL classes will resume on Saturday, September 9. Please email tatiane.ontivero@rutherford.bccls.org with any questions! | | | | |
