Caldwell Public Library Newsletter — November 17, 2025 | |
A New View of the Commons
We are getting closer to our move to 80 Bloomfield, our new home! As progress on the building renovations continues, we are spotlighting different parts of the new library for you to get excited about!
Above, the Commons, where you can browse the adult stacks. This is a view from the back of the building, looking forward to the Children's Corner at the right and, further ahead, the double doors to the Community Hall, where programs will take place.
The rendering below is a reverse view of the Commons, looking to the back of the building. You can see the plans for the shelves of books and seating, with room to explore. And, this winter, you'll be able to browse in person!
Stay tuned and we will continue to keep you updated on building developments and, of course, important dates and temporary changes to services as we get even closer to our move.
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Everyone raves about Miriam Block's chair yoga sessions. Why? It's gentle, feels good, gets you out of the house—and she's awesome! You have to feel it to believe it!
Tuesday, November 18 at 5:30pm
**Limited spots**
Registration is required. Email librarian@caldwellpl.org to reserve your spot.
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Representatives from Rep. LaMonica McIver's office will be in your library to assist you with any casework, passports, questions and resources.
Wednesday, November 19 from 12pm-2pm
This is a drop-in program; registration not necessary.
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Teresa's conversational English for Spanish speakers is fun and informative!
La clase de Teresa de practicar Ingles es muy divertido y informativo. Vengan y practican!
Thursday, November 20 at 5:30pm
No es necesario registrarse. Si quiere informarnos, haz un email a librarian@caldwellpl.org.
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Indigenous Peoples Day was last month, but Marisa Merrigan-Robertazzi is bringing it front and center in this month's Zoom, celebrating the cultural arts of indigenous peoples. Be fascinated!
Thursday, November 20 at 7pm
**Limited spots**
Email librarian@caldwellpl.org for Zoom link.
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Let's talk turkey with naturalist Jenny Aley in this month's adult nature craft. And, make a Thanksgiving decoration with natural materials. Don't forget to register!
Friday, November 21 at 1:30pm
Registration is required. Email librarian@caldwellpl.org to reserve your spot.
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The holidays can be exhilarating...and maybe a little stressful. Make some time for chair yoga in December and rejuvenate!
Friday, December 5 at 10:30am and
Tuesday, December 16 at 5:30pm
Registration is required. Email librarian@caldwellpl.org to reserve your spot.
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Another amazing live concert at your library, featuring Groove Alley, a trio featuring Meg Patrick, Boris DeVries, and Ben Larkey. Take iin some jazz, soul, and stylized classics as you enjoy some refreshments. Check them out!
Tuesday, December 9 at 5:30pm
Registration is required. Email librarian@caldwellpl.org to reserve your spot.
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Just in time for the holidays, we're bringing the Cricut out to play! This month's Gettin' Crafty card making projects will be done by appointment; register by time slot to ensure you get your time with the machine.
Friday, December 12.
Time Slots: 11:00, 11:20, 11:40, 12:00, 12:20
*Registration by time slot is required. Email librarian@caldwellpl.org to reserve your slot.
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This is a fun one! December's Zoom with Marisa Merrigan-Robertazzi focuses on retro TV and commercials. Get ready to go back in the boob-tube time machine! Please note: now on a Wednesday evening.
Wednesday, December 17 at 7pm
Email librarian@caldwellpl.org for Zoom link.
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Gardening in the winter and reusing plastic bottles? Yes and yes! James Loeffler will show you how to keep your thumb green all winter long.
Thursday, December 18 at 5:30pm
Registration is required. Email librarian@caldwellpl.org to reserve your spot.
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Virtual adult programs from
NJ State Library!
If you think your library has great programming, check out what the NJ State Library has to offer! Their virtual program offerings span topics that are cultural, informative, legal, and personal.
This month:
Webinar: Resume Writing 101
Tuesday, November 18, 12-1 pm
Webinar: Let’s Talk Diabetes: Prediabetes, Type 1, and Type 2 Explained
Thursday, November 20, 12-1 pm
Click here for more info and to register!
| | | Thanksgiving Holiday Closing | | We're Building a New Library! | | |
Be a Part of Your Library's New Chapter!
Excited about what you're seeing? With a re-imagined Children's Corner, a spacious Community Hall to accommodate larger programs, the Hub patron business center, an enclosed Study, and a dedicated Teen Lounge, your new library will have so much more to offer. This is a rare opportunity to fully outfit your library for the next 100 years.
Partner with us. Your investment in current technology and a warm and welcoming space can make the NEW Caldwell Public Library the place where you can find what you are looking for. Please be a part of your community's future and make a generous donation today.
| | 1000 Books Before Kindergarten | | | | |
At Caldwell Public Library, we celebrate books every day—and if you love to read, your kids will, too!
Join our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program and curate a world of reading for your child just as they are starting to experience the world around them. Books you read together count, as do each multiple reading of the same book! You'd be amazed how many books you read.
Stop by the library to learn more and get started!
| | Book Dedications Make Great Gifts! | | | | |
Donate a minimum of $30 to Caldwell Public Library and dedicate a library book to a loved one. Give the gift of reading and learning to your community and sponsor a book plate dedicated to a special person, for any occasion!
All donations are used to buy copies of our most requested books, ebooks, and digital audiobooks.
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