February 2025 Newsletter

Announcements

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It’s National Library Lovers Month! Stop by the library to write something you love about the library on a heart, and we will display it for the month of February!

Events for Adults

(registration opens 2 weeks before each program & event)

ESL Classes

Fridays until February 14th

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Adults, join us for a series of free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. As this is a very popular program, please be sure you can attend all sessions before registering. Registration is required.


Click here to learn more and to register.

Movie Matinee for Adults: Bridesmaids

Tuesday - February 4th

2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Adults, join us for a Tuesday afternoon movie!


Synopsis: Competition between the maid of honor and a bridesmaid, over who is the bride's best friend, threatens to upend the life of an out-of-work pastry chef.


Rating: R

Runtime: 2 hours 5 minutes


Click here to register.

Adult Craft: Macrame Gnomes

Wednesday - February 5th

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Adults, join us while we make some easy macrame gnomes – no macrame experience required! We'll come together with all supplies provided to make these cute little decorations. Registration is required! 


Click here to register.

Monday Afternoon Book Club

Monday - February 10th

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM


Beyond the Bookshelf Book Club

Wednesday - February 19th

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

In both book clubs for the month of February we'll be discussing the charming coming-of-age novel, Maame by Jessica George. Join us for a great discussion! 


"An utterly charming and deeply moving portrait of the joys—and the guilt—of trying to find your own way in life." —Celeste Ng, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Our Missing Hearts


Copies of the book are available for pickup at our circulation desk. Call or email us to reserve a copy today! eBook and eAudiobook are available on the Libby app. eAudiobook is also available on the Hoopla app.


Click here to see the calendar and register for your respective book club.


Adult Yoga Class

Wednesday - February 12th

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Join us for an adult yoga class this month! Bring a yoga mat and some water to stay hydrated.


Click here to register.

Cook the Books Book Club

Wednesday - February 26th

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Enjoy cooking, chatting, and trying new recipes? Join us for Cook the Books! We'll meet once a month to try different recipes from a cookbook. This month's pick is Patsy's Italian Family Cookbook by Sal Scognamillo.



Click here to learn more and to register.

Adult Craft: Vision Boards

Thursday - February 27th

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Join us for a relaxing and inspiring Vision Boarding Craft Night! Discover the power of visualizing your goals while creating a personalized vision board to keep you motivated all year long.


Click here to register.

Scrabble Club

Monday - Feb. 24th 2:00 PM

Wednesday - Feb. 26th 4:30 PM

Come to the library and test your vocabulary by playing Scrabble. Playing Scrabble can improve your memory, focus, and allows you to interact with others!


Click here to register for the afternoon session.


Click here to register for the evening session.

Long-Term Care: Know Your Options

Tuesday - February 25th

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Long-term care involves a variety of services designed to meet a person’s health or personal care needs when they can no longer perform everyday activities on their own, to help them live as independently and safely as possible. Studies have shown that most adults do not feel prepared to handle the costs of long-term care and have not taken financial or practical steps to plan for care needs that might arise in the future.


Join financial adviser Fred Ciccone for an informative session on long term care (LTC) planning, services and costs. This program is suitable for adults of all ages, since the earlier a person addresses LTC, the more options they have.



Click here to learn more and to register.

Youth Events

(registration opens 2 weeks before each program & event)

Crafternoon: Walking Hearts

Monday - February 3rd

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

It's February which means Valentine's Day is coming and all those hearts! Start off the month by making these ADORABLE Walking Hearts! 

Suggested Age: 6+ 


Click here to register.

Kid's Valentine's Day Card Making

Wednesday - February 5th

3:45 PM to 4:45 PM

Create extra special cards for the ones you care about with our card making program! From glitter, to markers, to hearts, you will be sure to walk out of this program with valentine's day cards that have that extra special touch! 


Click here to register.

Successfully Navigating College Admissions in 2025

Wednesday - February 5th

*Virtual Event*

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens and is a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on for a successful college admissions process.


The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC.


Click here for more information and to register.

Mommy and Me Valentine’s Day Storytime Pajama Party

Thursday - February 6th

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Join us for a special pajama Valentine's Day Storytime! Pajamas are encouraged and a fun Valentine's Day Craft will be made! 


Click here to register.

Bright & Early Storytime

Tuesdays - February 11th, 18th and 25th

11:00 AM

Start your day off on the right foot by listening to a fun story!


Click here to view the calendar and register.

Children's Yoga Class

Thursday - February 20th

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Join us for some yoga fun and let's learn some moves together. Please be sure to bring a yoga mat or towel to the event. Bring a water bottle too, to stay hydrated!


Click here to register.

Reading to Rosie

Friday - February 21st

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Children of all ages are invited to join us for a fun-filled afternoon of reading to our favorite friend, Rosie! Rosie is a therapy dog who loves getting read to! 


Heads up! Not only does Rosie love reading, but she also loves giving kisses and getting bellyrubs.


Click here to register.

Kid's Movie Night: Sleeping Beauty

Monday - February 24th

4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

Come bring an end to February and Valentine's Day with our Kid's Movie Night for Sleeping Beauty! Show your kids this classic Disney story! 


Run Time: 1:15

Rating: G

Synopsis: Filled with jealousy, the evil witch Maleficent curses Princess Aurora to die on her 16th birthday


Click here to register.

Kid's Storytime and Author Visit: Evie's Favorite Food: Pasteles

Thursday - February 27th

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Come to a truly amazing and immersive storytime from author Melissa Morell where she reads her book Evie's Favorite Food: Pasteles! Melissa Morell will read her children's book, have sensory objects for touching, and the book will be available for purchase as well! 


Click here to register.

Children's

Take Home

Craft Kits

Be sure to stop by on or after February 15th for this month's craft kit!

Got questions about any of these events? Email us at wallcirc@bccls.org

Check Out Some New Releases Hitting Shelves in

February and Visit Us to Find Even More!

Famous Last Words

by Gillian McAllister

Release Date: 2/25/2025

Genre: Thriller/Suspense

Age: Adult

Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories

by Amanda Peters

Release Date: 2/11/2025 Genre: Short Stories

Age: Adult

Harlem Rhapsody

by Victoria Christopher Murray

Release Date: 2/4/2025

Genre: Biographical Fiction

Age: Adult

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 12

by Naoya Matsumoto

Release Date: 2/25/2025

Genre: Manga

Age: Young Adult

Happy Holi!

by Chitra Soundar

Release Date: 2/25/2025

Genre: Holiday Picture Book

Age: Children

The Enemy's Daughter

by Anne Blankman

Release Date: 2/18/2025

Genre: Historical Fiction

Age: Middle Grade

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