October 2023 Newsletter

Programs & Events

Children's Craft: Fall Trees

Thursday - October 5, 2023

3:00 pm to 3:45 pm


Children, ages 6 - 12, join us for our latest craft! This month we will be creating autumn trees using old books and paint! All materials will be provided. All you need to bring is your creativity!


Registration is required. So sign up today!


Questions? email [email protected]

Yoga Time Children's Program

Tuesday - October 10, 2023

4:00 pm - 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!

Registration is required for this event. Click here to register!

Questions? email [email protected]

Coloring Therapy

Wednesday - October 11, 2023

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Join us for a chill time at the library: think calming tunes, tea, and coloring pages and books ready for you to color with and zone out. Drop-in and out as you please and come to wind down.


All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own if you like. 


Registration is encouraged. Questions? email [email protected]

Read to Ollie!

Friday - October 13, 2023

12:30 am to 1:15 pm

Children of all ages, join the fun at the library by reading a book to Ollie, a new guest of the library and fun loving therapy dog! No registration is required.



See you all soon!


Questions? Email [email protected]

Understanding Medicare

Monday - October 16, 2023

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

We invite you to the library to learn more and get a better understanding of Medicare. Fred Ciccone of Allied Wealth Partners will be here to provide a presentation and answer any questions.


For more information on the program and to register for the event click here.


Questions? email [email protected]

Monday Afternoon Book Club

October 16, 2023

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

For the month of October we'll be reading Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland. 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!


New members are always welcome!


Interested? For questions or to register please email [email protected].

Navigating College Admissions

Wednesday - October 17, 2023

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Join us for a Zoom presentation to help families understand and navigate college admissions. Learn about the admissions cycle, trends and more Perfect for high students of all ages and their families.

 

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.

Questions? email [email protected]

Music With Miss Nita

Wednesday - October 18, 2023

1:00 PM to 1:45 PM

Join us to shake, wiggle, sing, and dance! This program is for babies and toddlers, ages 0 - 5, accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and space is limited so sign up today for singing, dancing, and more with Miss Nita!


Click here to register.

Questions? email [email protected]

Adult Craft: Zentangles

Thursday - October 19, 2023

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm


Unlock your hidden talents & discover your ‘inner artist’ while embracing the many relaxing benefits to meditative drawing. Absolutely no prior art experience needed! The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, & fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Learn this method with Mimi Topping, B.F.A, CZT as she joins us at Wallington Library to host this workshop.


Registration is required. Sign up today!


Questions? email [email protected]

Library App Support

Saturday - October 21, 2023

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Do you know that there are a few apps you can use to access our catalog of books, magazines, and more? If you have questions on how to use any of the following apps, or need assistance getting them setup, then feel free to stop on by! 


Click here for more information.


Not sure if you should stop by the drop-in support? Call us at 973-471-1692 or email Mariah at [email protected] with questions.

Beyond the Bookshelf Book Club

Tuesday - September 26, 2023

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm


For the month of October we will be discussing The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling. Stop by the library to pick up a copy or check out Libby for a digital version.


New members are always welcome!


Registration is required.


Questions? email [email protected]

Spooky Origami & Paper Crafts

Wednesday - October 25, 2023

3:00 pm to 3:45 pm

Children, ages 6 - 12, join us for some spooky fun! I'll be doing some creepy crawly origami and paper crafts to get into the Halloween spirit! All materials will be supplied!


Be sure to register before all spots are boooooked up! 


Questions? email [email protected]

Reading to Rosie

Friday - October 27, 2023

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Children of all ages are invited to join in the fun at the library by reading a book to Rosie our fun loving therapy dog. Pick out your favorite book to read to Rosie or find a new book to try out together!


Heads up! Rosie gives kisses and loves belly rubs! See you all soon!


Questions? Email [email protected]

Halloween Fun!

October 31, 2023

10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Children of all ages, be sure to stop in at the library when you are trick or treating (or earlier in the day) to pick up some candy and prizes!

Children's

Take Home

Craft Kits

A new craft the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month!!

Be sure to stop by on October 6th & October 20th for this month's crafts!

Columbus Day CLOSURE for the Library:

Monday - October 9, 2023

COMMUNITY EVENT

Check Out Some New Releases Hitting Shelves in

October and Visit Us to Find Even More!

A Haunting on the Hill

by Elizabeth Hand

Release Date: 10/3/2023

Genre: Gothic

Age: Adult

The Twelve Dogs of Christmas

by Susan Wiggs

Release Date: 10/17/2023

Genre: Holiday

Age: Adult

Let Us Descend

by Jesmyn Ward

Release Date: 10/24/2023

Genre: Historical Fiction

Age: Adult

People to Follow

by Olivia Worley

Release Date: 10/31/2023

Genre: Thriller

Age: Teen

The Song of the Swan

by Karah Sutton

Release Date: 10/24/2023

Genre: Fantasy

Age: Middle Grade

When the Fog Rolls In

by Pam Fong

Release Date: 10/10/23

Genre: Emotions

Age: Children

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