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Rutherford Public Library July Newsletter
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As midsummer approaches, the library is in full gear. The Children's Department presents varied programs from nature and animals to mime and arts performances. Teens will continue with crafts, anime, chess club, and book talks. There's history, relaxation yoga, and paper craft for the adults! We continue to celebrate Adult Summer Reading bingo cards and teen and children collecting prizes as they reach more milestones. Collect your prizes regularly with our 2024 Summer Reading Challenge: Adventure Begins at Your Library!
We have consolidated our program listings. Please visit the highlighted links for more information about an event or to register.
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Please note: Summer Hours are here! The library will close at 5pm on Fridays and is closed on Saturdays from July 1 through September 2 (Labor Day Weekend). The library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day. | |
The Rutherford Public Library Board of Trustees passed a resolution on June 18, 2024 establishing our library as a Book Sanctuary. This designation affirms the RPL's core values of access; diversity, equity, and inclusion; lifelong learning; community; service; and intellectual freedom. Library administration is committed to protecting the rights for all residents to read and view what they wish. Learn more here. | |
Summer Author Talks Series - All Children's Authors!
This July we are featuring four amazing K-12 authors in our Online Author Talk series! While these books are written for a K-12 audience, these talks are for the whole family.
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Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will take us to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson!
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New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier will talk to us about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix.
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Elizabeth Acevedo will be teaching us about the power of poetry in an exciting conversation about her National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling young adult novel-in-verse, The Poet X.
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And, we will close out the month with this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels.
Each talk features the opportunity to participate in author Q&A or pre-submit questions during registration! And while best attended live, if you can’t make these or any of our Author Talks, register and receive a recording or find past talks. (Great for teachers to use during the school year!)
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Friends of the Library News | |
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"Friend"liest Pet Photo Contest
Do you think you have the “Friend”-liest Pet in Rutherford? Enter a photo of your furry or feathered or scaly pal in The Friends of the Library of Rutherford's new contest, which runs through August 31. The Friends will award prizes to the top three pets as voted on by a panel of Friends judges.
All Rutherford pet friends are welcome!
There are three ways you can enter:
1) Tag @rutherfordlibraryfriends in your pet photo on Facebook or Instagram
2) Email your pet photo to FOL.Rutherford@gmail.com
3) Drop off a photo at the Rutherford Library
Make sure you include your pet's name/age/breed and your e-mail address and phone number with each pet entry. Must be a Rutherford resident to enter. Contest ends on 8/31/24.
Any questions, email FOL.Rutherford@gmail.com
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Important Reminder for Parents & Caregivers
We love to see families taking advantage of all the library has to offer, and we strive to make our environment as safe as possible for visitors of all ages.
For more information, please review our Unattended Child Policy.
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Adventure begins at your library as the Children's Department takes kids from the depths of the ocean to the gardens of outer space! We'll journey to Madagascar, the Great Pyramids, the Amazon rainforest, and still have time for Book Bingo and a local author visit!
Time to check in on the Summer Reading Challenge! Keep reading and collecting your prizes! What should your child be reading? Check here or the shelf near the photocopier for recommendations for all reading levels.
All events meet in person unless noted. We ask that caregivers accompany young children to programs. Please click the highlighted text to register for an event or learn more.
**Please note: For all programs that require registration, priority is given to Rutherford residents.**
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Author Talk Kate DiCamillo - grades PK-3 - virtual - Tuesday, July 9 at 2pm
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Captain Nemo's Adventure Academy - ages 4-11 - Thursday, July 11 at 3:30pm
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Music & Movement for Preschoolers with Miss Fran - ages 0-5 - Friday, July 12, 19 & 26, from 11:15-11:45am
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Art Kids Academy - ages 7-12 - Monday, July 15, from 4-5pm
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Author Talk Max Brallier - grades 3-6 - virtual - Tuesday, July 16 at 2pm
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Book Bingo - ages 5-12 - Register for each session you plan to attend separately - Tuesday, July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, from 4-4:45pm
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Story Time with Miss Jane - ages 0-5 - Wednesday, July 17, 24, & 31, from 10:30-11am
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Spanish Classes for Children - virtual -ages 6-11- Wednesday, July 17, 24, & 31, from 4-4:30pm. Email Miss Tati with any questions.
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Go Outside! Adventures in Nature presented by Zoophoria NJ! - ages 3-11 - Wednesday, July 17 at 4pm
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Children's Craft: Tropical Parrot - ages 3-11 - Thursday, July 18, from 4-4:45pm
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Spanish Story Time with Miss Tati - ages 0-5 - Friday, July 19 at 10:30am
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Kulture Kool presents Madagascar, Jr. - ages 4 & up - Friday, July 19 at 4pm
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Galaxy Garden - ages 8-11- Monday, July 22, from 4-5pm
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Children's Craft: Shark Week - ages 3-11 - Wednesday, July 24, from 4-4:45pm
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Unique Creatures - ages 4-11 - Thursday, July 25 at 4pm
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Comic & Mime Robert Rivest - ages 5-12 - Monday, July 29 at 4pm
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Author Talk Dan Santat - grades 5-8 - virtual - Tuesday, July 30 at 2pm
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Author Visit: Rob Skead - ages 8-12 - Wednesday, July 31 at 4pm
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PAWS to Read - Beginner readers can practice their reading with a certified Bright & Beautiful therapy dog. Email Miss Jane to sign up for a 15-minute session.
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Minnie, a Bassett Hound: Friday, July 26, from 3:30-4:30pm
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Local fantasy writer Michael Rizzo had so much fun discussing world-building and creating maps as part of storytelling that he is returning to Fantasy Map Makers this month! We also have two virtual author talks: Elizabeth Acevedo will discuss her novel-in-verse and Dan Santat on how to tell your own story through graphic novels. And we're happy to bring back the Chess Club!
Teens continue to rack up prizes with the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge by filling in their reading logs and earning prizes. The more you read, the more you win!
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Teen Book Talk - this month's theme: realistic fiction - Wednesday, July 10 at 3pm
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Community Service Club - Thursday, July 11, 18, 25 at 3pm
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Teen Game Time -ages 11-18 - Friday, July 12 & 26 at 3:30pm
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Chess Club - ages 11-18 - Wednesday, July 17 at 3pm
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Teen Craft: Friendship Bracelets - Monday, July 22 at 2pm
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Author Talk Elizabeth Acevedo - grades 9-12 - virtual - Tuesday, July 23 at 2pm
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Fantasy Map Makers with author Mike Rizzo -Wednesday, July 24 at 3pm
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Author Talk Dan Santat - grades 5-8 - virtual - Tuesday, July 30 at 2pm
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Anime Club - Wednesday, July 31 at 3pm
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Celebrate America's birthday with historian Joel Farkas's presentation on the Declaration of Independence. Unwind with painting or papercraft classes or a Rest & Renew session from your home. Have a local adventure day trip with a Museum Pass to catch tropical trees in Brooklyn, American masters in Montclair or Manhattan, or larger than life sculptures at Storm King. We celebrate and reward our 2024 Adult Summer Reading Challenge participants all summer long! | |
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The Declaration of Independence: America's Birth Certificate - Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30pm
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Cook-A-Book Club - Sam's Eats: Let's Do Some Cooking by Sam Way- Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30pm
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Adult Craft: Watercolor Jars - Friday, July 12 at 1pm
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Rest & Renew - virtual - Sunday, July 14, from 7:30-8:30pm
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Monday Night Book Group - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride - Monday, July 15 at 6:30pm
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Spice Club - rosemary - virtual - Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30pm
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Adult Class: Quilling - Wednesday, July 24, from 6-8pm
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Adult Craft: Painting - virtual - Friday, July 26 at 1pm
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Movie Screening: Ordinary Angels (2024, PG) - Tuesday, July 30 at 6pm
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Read 'Em & Eat Book Club Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland - Wednesday, July 31 at 5:30pm
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Please note: We offer in-person and online ESL classes for all levels of speakers.
ESL sessions will resume July 16. Miss Tati will contact current students with the schedule.
In-person classes are currently full, however, wait lists are available. Please email tatiane.ontivero@rutherford.bccls.org with any questions!
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