November 2024 Newsletter

Announcements

We are CLOSED on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day

We are CLOSING EARLY on Wednesday, November 27th at 5:00 PM and we are CLOSED from November 28th - November 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday

If you are enthusiastic about the Wallington Public Library and are ready to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to consider becoming a member of our Friends of the Library Executive Board! Your dedication will ensure the continued success and growth of our library. Click here to learn more.

Polish readers, we want to hear from you! What kind of books do you want to see in our Polish Collection? Click here to fill out a quick survey with your thoughts.

Czytelnicy polscy, chcemy usłyszeć od Was! Jakie książki chcielibyście zobaczyć w naszej polskiej kolekcji? Kliknij tutaj, aby wypełnić krótką ankietę ze swoimi przemyśleniami.

Events for Adults

(registration opens 2 weeks before each program & event)

Bingocize

Mondays at 1:00 PM

Join us for a fun health program that combines bingo, exercise, and fall prevention education!

Mid-Bergen Regional Health Commission will come every Monday to the library for weekly sessions of physical exercise.

Click here to view the calendar and register.

American Mah Jongg

Open Play

Wednesdays

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Open play time for American Mah Jongg is every Wednesday from 1 PM to 3 PM. No registration necessary.

American Mah Jongg lessons for beginners are coming back! Click on the button below to get notified when registration opens.

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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.

Adult Craft: Tea Cup Cards

Wednesday - November 13th

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

It's always a good time for a cup of tea! Make these cute tea cup cards to write a note for yourself or a loved one. Write a note of gratitude and present it with a tea bag inside our make shift tea cup.

Click here to learn more and to register.

Monday Afternoon Book Club

Monday - November 18th

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

For the month of November we'll be discussing the rediscovered novel, Until August by Gabriel García Márquez. Join us for a great discussion!

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.

"Constantly surprising, joyously sensual, Until August is a profound meditation on freedom, regret, self-transformation, and the mysteries of love—an unexpected gift from one of the greatest writers the world has ever known."

Beyond the Bookshelf Book Club

Wednesday - November 20th

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

For the month of November we'll be discussing the hilarious rom-com, You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria. Join us for a great discussion!

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

New members are always welcome! Click here to register.

Scrabble Club

Monday - November 25th

2:00 PM to 3:00 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.

Cook the Books Book Club

Wednesday - December 4th

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 Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook.

Click here to learn more and to register.

Youth Events

(registration opens 2 weeks before each program & event)

Bright & Early Storytime

Every Tuesday in November

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.

Crafternoon: Foam Wreaths of Thanks

Thursday - November 13th

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

November is the month of Thanksgiving and of being thankful for what we have. Come celebrate that at Crafternoon by creating Foam Wreaths of Thanks where we write what we are thankful for and create a beautiful wreath.

Click here to register.

Children's Yoga Class

Tuesday - November 14th

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 - November 15th

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 Puzzle Night

Monday - November 18th

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Kid's come over to play some put together some fun puzzles with friends at the library!

Click here to register.

Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall

Tuesday - November 19th

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

*Virtual Program*

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.

Dabbling Brook Presents: Puppet Story Time!

Thursday - November 21st

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Come join us with a special storytime presented by Dabbling Brook! This is a fun, elevated storytime that utilizes puppets, stories, and song! YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT!

Click here to register.