Dear Friend,

Well, this summer sure flew by fast! I can’t believe some kids are already back in school, and Labor Day is upon us.  

This year’s Summer Reading program for kids was a huge success: We had 107 children sign up and participate in at least one of the 30 program-related events in July and August. Miss Jes and Mx. Ru also found time to visit the Town’s Summer Camp, where they led activities for the campers. All in all a great achievement!

If you happen to stop by the library one of these days, you’ll be pleased – I hope – to note that we have replaced our old, clunky PCs with 3 brand new all-in-one Dell machines. They are fast and very handsome indeed!

Looking forward to seeing you soon,

Lotte

September Is Library Card Registration Month!

If you haven’t already registered for your Boonton Holmes Library card, now is a great time. A card is free of charge to Boonton residents, Boonton business and/or property owners, children attending Boonton schools, and people who work in Boonton. ID and proof of status is required. Your library card gives access to 3 million items and much more in the Main Library Alliance consortium with 51 member libraries in Morris, Warren, Hunterdon, and Sussex counties.

National Good Neighbor Day: Saturday, September 28, 12-2 p.m. 

Anyone eligible signing up for a library card at this time will receive a free travel mug while supplies last. So come on over!

Saturday Storytime

First Saturday of the month, starting September 7

Pre-schoolers and their caregivers are invited to join Mx. Ru for a monthly Storytime in the Makerspace. 

Registration is required, please. Reserve your spot using the links below.

10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: 0-3 years old sign up here.

10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.: 3-5 years old sign up here.

Drama Camp For Kids

Starting November 2024

Drama Camp for Kids, starting November 2024. We are the lucky recipients of a grant from Morris Arts to launch a mini drama camp for participants ages 10 and up. We are looking for kids interested in acting, set and costume design, and stage management. Please click here for details and registration form.

FAC Is Back!

Mondays, 6-8 p.m., starting September 9th

Our weekly Fiber Arts Club returns after a summer break. Bring your own project and enjoy socializing with other fiber crafters. 

No registration is required. Just join us in the Makerspace.

Lunch & Learn

2nd and 4th Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

We have a great lineup of talks this fall: Everything from Social Media 101 to Preparing for Dry January with delicious mocktails! As always, a light lunch will be served. Please click here for details.

September 13: Social Media 101 with Lauren Mills. Bring your own device and get a hands-on instruction on how to successfully use popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X. Registration required, please. Reserve your spot here.

September 27: Medicinal Mushrooms. Join fungus expert, Jim Feuri, for a fascinating presentation on the uses and benefits of medicinal mushrooms. Please reserve your spot here.

Wicked Tea Party

Sunday, October 6, 3-4:30 p.m

In anticipation of the new Wicked movie we are throwing a special tea party with a reading by Lauren Mills from the novel that launched the popular musical, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. An Oz-themed high tea will accompany the entertainment.

The event is a mini-fundraiser for the Friends of the Library. $15 per ticket.

Registration required, please. Sign up here.  

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