BOOKS NOW AND THEN

Thursday, December 14

6:30 pm at Hilton Branch & virtual

Register here for virtual

Our January title will be

On Beauty by Zadie Smith

READ AROUND THE WORLD (MOZAMBIQUE)

Wednesday, December 20 at 7 pm

Virtual: Register here..

Our January title is

eLIBRARY

Use your library card for 24/7 access to our many eLibrary materials. You’ll find ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, graphic novels, films and online courses. There are offerings for all ages.If you need help, please contact us during library hours at [email protected], or call 973-762-1688, extension 5002.

ESOL CLASSES

Registration information for beginner and intermediate online classes can be found HERE.

CONVERSATION CLASSES

New students for conversation

classes must register thru our website and take an assessment. INFO HERE.

TEEN NEWS

IMAGINING TOMORROW TEEN BOOK CLUB

The Great Stories Club (GSC) is intended especially for underserved youth. Any teen in grades 6-12 in Maplewood or South Orange can participate.

The book club meets every other Thursday at 5 pm in the Maplewood Middle School Cafeteria

In Decmeber we're reading Across a Field of Starlight by Blue Delliquanti. Our reading schedule is:

December 7: First Half (Pages 1-176)
December 21: Second Half (Pages 177-the end)

COZY WINTER CRAFT FOR TEENS:

DIY Candles and Shadow Puppets

December 6 / 4-6 pm at Hilton Branch

We'll be making our very own soy candles, with the option of making them scented with essential oils. While the candles are cooling, we will make Indonesian-inspired paper shadow puppets.

Registration is required. Please register here.

Sponsored by the Neighborhood Preservation Program and Springfield Avenue Maplewood.

GINGERBREAD HOUSES!

Stop by Hilton Branch between December 12 and 22 to see the entries in the annual Durand-Hedden House Gingerbread House Competition. The entries are created by everyone: little ones under age 8, youth and teens, adults, families and food professionals. Get info on entering here.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

- All Children's programs are held at Hilton Branch
- Unless otherwise noted, programs are drop-in
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
- Programs designed for families & not camps or preschool groups

We welcome caregivers/parents to experience a lively storytime with songs and rhymes that foster a love of reading.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIMES

Thursdays, December 7 & 21 @ 10:30 am

For ages birth to 18 months with a participating adult. This program is

designed for children who are being held or are learning to crawl.

TODDLER STORYTIMES

Mondays, December 4, 11 & 18 @ 10:30 am

For ages 1-3 years with a participating adult.

Early literacy fun with stories, songs, movement and rhymes.

WILMA AND THE WINGERS

Saturday, December 9 @ 11am

An interactive and inclusive storytime with live music by Wilma and friends. Lots of fun for all ages, especially designed for younger children. Come sing & dance with us!

Parents are encouraged to participate with their children!

READ TO A DOG

Monday, December 11 @ 6:30-7:30pm

For school age children & tweens

A relaxed group environment for school-age kids and tweens to read out loud to a certified therapy dog. Kids take turns reading to a furry friend … in a group setting.

Build confidence and reading skills! Bring something to read aloud, or arrive early enough to have time to pick out a book to read.

WNTR SOLSTICE LANTERN CRAFT

Wednesday, December 13 at 6:30 pm

For kids of all ages.

Create a luminous lantern with a glass jar, tissue paper, and a tea light. Celebrate the shortest day of the year with light!

Sponsored by the Neighborhood Preservation Program and Springfield Avenue Maplewood.

BOOGIE WOOGIE BABIES

Thursday, December 14 @ 10:30 am

For kids under the age of 6 and their caregivers.

A fun, funky and joyful music & movement class for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, led by Ms. Tiffany! Encourages the development of motor skills. Dress in comfortable clothes. Outside, weather permitting.

HOMESCHOOL MEETUP

Tuesday, December 19 @ 11 am - 1 pm

Open to all local homeschooling families or families that want to know more. Kids and teens of all ages are welcome.