January 2025 Newsletter

Announcements


We are CLOSED on Monday, January 20th in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Events for Adults

(registration opens 2 weeks before each program & event)

American Mah Jongg Lessons Thursdays

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Come learn to play American Mah-Jongg! These lessons will be a two hour class once a week for five weeks.


YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL 5 LESSONS. 

Jan 16th

Jan 23rd

Jan 30th

Feb 6th

Feb 13th


If you have any questions, email mariah.texidor@wallington.bccls.org or call the library at 973-471-1692


Click here to learn more and to register.

ESL Classes

Fridays

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: Crazy Rich Asians

Tuesday - January 7th

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Adults, join us for a Tuesday afternoon movie!


Synopsis: This contemporary romantic comedy based on a global bestseller follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family.


Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours


Click here to register.

Adult Yoga Class

Thursday - January 9th

Thursday - January 23rd

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 for January 9th.


Click here to register for January 23rd.

Monday Afternoon Book Club

Monday - January 13th

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

For the month of January we'll be discussing the mystery novel, Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson.

Join us for a great discussion!


"A witty twist on classic whodunits... Stevenson not only 'plays fair,' he plays the mystery game very, very well". — Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post


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!


Click here to register.




Cook the Books Book Club

Wednesday - January 15th

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. January's pick is The Happy Cookbook: A Celebration of the Food That Makes America Smile by Steve and Kathy Doocy



Click here to learn more and to register.

Karma, Attraction and Past Life Experiences

Thursday - January 16th

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Have you experienced familiarity in new places or with new people, orhad a vivid recurring dreams? Do you wounder why you attract similar individuals in your life? This exploration considers the role of karma and how your past - be it from past lives or recent years - connects to your present.


Join us as intuitive practitioner, speaker and educator, Lois Kramer Perez takes us on this new and exciting adventure.


Click here to learn more and to register.

Beyond the Bookshelf Book Club

Wednesday - January 22nd

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

For the month of January we'll be discussing discussing the coming-of-age classic, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Join us for a great discussion!


“Cisneros draws on her rich [Latino] heritage...and seduces with precise, spare prose, creat[ing] unforgettable characters we want to lift off the page. She is not only a gifted writer, but an absolutely essential one.” — The New York Times Book Review


Stop by the library to pick up a copy. eBook is available on the Libby app and eAudiobook is available on the Hoopla app. 



New members are always welcome! Click here to register.

Scrabble Club

Monday - January 27th 2:00PM Wednesday - January 29th 6:00PM

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 - January 28th

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)

Kid's New Year Vision Board Crafting Event

Monday - January 13th

4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

It is 2025! What better way to start off the new year than by making vision boards on what you hope to get in this brand new year filled with possibilites! Vision Boards are great ways to be creative and have a picture of what you want your 2025 to be! 


Registration is required. 



Please note: If you show up over ten minutes late for the craft, you forfeit your spot to someone who wants to join who is waiting. 


Click here to register.

Bright & Early Storytime

Tuesday - January 14th, 21th and 28th

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.

Dog Man Movie Hype Party

Wednesday - January 15th

3:45 PM to 5:00 PM

Dog Man The Movie drops on January 31st so to get excited for the movie we are having a dog man party! Celebrate with watching the trailer, discussions of the book and what we hope for from the movie, and some Dog Man Activities! 


Click here to register.

Children's Yoga Class

Thursday - January 16th

5:00 PM to 6:00 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.

Tween/Teen Jujutsu Kaisen Trivia Night

Wednesday - January 22th

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Think you know all there is the know about Jujutsu Kaisen? Come test that knowledge at our trivia night! First place will win a prize!


Click here to register.

Crafternoon: Cotton Ball Snowman

Monday - January 27th

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

What better way to celebrate winter and all things snow than making a cute cotton ball snowman!


Click here to register.

Kid's Movie Night: Despicable Me 4

Thursday - January 30th

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who's intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru.



Click here to register.

Reading to Rosie

Friday - January 17th

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.

Children's

Take Home

Craft Kits

Be sure to stop by on January 17th 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

January and Visit Us to Find Even More!

Good Dirt

by Charmaine Wilkerson

Release Date: 1/28/2025

Genre: African American Historical Fiction

Age: Adult

The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better

by Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop

Release Date: 1/7/2025 Genre: Non-Fiction: Education

Age: Adult

Mask of the Deer Woman

by Laurie L. Dove

Release Date: 1/21/2025

Genre: Indigenous Fiction

Age: Adult

After Life

by Gayle Forman

Release Date: 1/7/2025

Genre: Fiction

Age: Young Adult

Mixed Feelings

by Liana Finck

Release Date: 1/21/2025

Genre: Picture Book

Age: Children

Chickenpox

by Remy Lai

Release Date: 1/14/2025

Genre: Graphic Novel

Age: Middle Grade

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