Adventure begins at your library with this year's summer reading program for all ages! Sign up now for children's, young adult, and adult Summer Reading Challenges!

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, as well as Mental Health Awareness Month. We are pleased to offer relevant, cultural programs along with our partners. May we remember our soldiers, honor our mothers, and enjoy the May flowers!

We have consolidated our program listings. Please visit the highlighted links for more information about an event or to register.

Please note: The library will be closed on Saturday, May 25 and Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

Baseball season is here! What a great time to check out the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center with a Friends of the Library Museum Pass!

Finish the academic year strong! Brainfuse offers test prep for finals, SAT, and ACT; homework help; online tutoring—all free with your library card!

JobNow offers resume review, job research, career coaching, and interview prep! Join us for Power Up Your Job Search with AI virtual workshop on Tuesday, May 21 at 5pm.

Congratulations to Diya Nandyala who won our Summer Reading Program cover contest. This year's theme Adventure Begins at Your Library will be incorporated into summer presentations, story times, and more! Start reading now and earning prizes for every book read!

All events meet in person unless noted. We ask that caregivers accompany young children to programs. If an event requires registration, please click the highlighted text to sign up.

**Please note: For all programs that require registration, priority is given to Rutherford residents.**

La Hora del Cuento

Friday, May 10 at 10:30am

Path to Rhythm

Friday, May 17 at 4pm

Yoga with Miss Bhavna Thursday, May 21 at 4pm

• Story Time with Miss Jane - ages 0-5 - Wednesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, from 10:30-11am
• Spanish Classes for Children - virtual -ages 6-11- Wednesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 , from 4-4:30pm. Email Miss Tati with any questions.
• Spanish Story Time with Miss Tati - ages 0-5 - Friday, May 10 at 10:30am
• Music & Movement for Preschoolers with Miss Fran - ages 0-5 - Friday, May 3, 10, 17, & 31 at 11:15am
• Children's Craft: Edible Mother's Day Bouquet - ages 5-10 - Saturday, May 11 at 1pm
• Path to Rhythm -African djembe drum circle - ages 6-9 - Friday, May 17 at 4pm
• Yoga with Miss Bhavna - ages 6-12 - Tuesday, May 21 at 4pm
• Children's Craft: Patriotic Dinosaur - ages 3-11 - Wednesday, May 22 at 4pm
• LEGO Time! - ages 4-11 - Thursday, May 30 at 4pm
• 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.
• Ziva, the Golden Retriever: Monday, May 20 from 4:30-5:30pm
• Minnie, a Bassett Hound: Wednesday, May 29 from 4-5pm

Anime Club

Tuesday, May 21 at 3pm

Friendship Bracelets

Wednesday, May 22 at 3pm

Teen Book Talk

Wednesday, May 29 at 4pm

What does the Summer Reading Program look like for teens? We'll be featuring a reading log, just like the children's department but tweaked for older readers. The more you read, the more you win! Click here to register.

Teen volunteering will continue through the summer. If you would like more information on getting involved, you can contact Marion, the teen librarian.

• Community Service Club - Thursday, May 9, 16, 23, & 30 at 3pm
• Teen Game Time -ages 11-18 - Friday, May 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 3:30pm
• Fantasy Map Makers - Wednesday, May 15 at 3pm
• Anime Club - Tuesday, May 21 at 3pm
• Teen Craft: Friendship Bracelets - Wednesday, May 22 at 3pm
• Teen Book Talk - Wednesday, May 29 at 4pm

The Art of Listening: An Indian Classical Music Appreciation Workshop

Saturday, May 4 at 1:30pm

All About Artificial Intelligence

Monday, May 20 at 6pm

Rutherford Green Team:

Rutherford Repair Cafe

Saturday, May 18, from 11:30am-3:30pm

• Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I - An Author Talk with Douglas Brunt - virtual - Wednesday, May 1 at 3pm
• Virtual Mindfulness - May's theme: Mindfulness for Emotional Intelligence - virtual - Fridays, May 3, 10, 17 & 31 from 9:15-10:15am
• Kulture Kool presents: The Art of Listening: An Indian Classical Music Appreciation Workshop - Refreshments served - Saturday, May 4, from 1:30-3pm
• Cook-A-Book Club -Taste of Home: 5 Ingredient Comfort Food - Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30pm
• A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere - Author Talk with Nina Simon - virtual - Wednesday, May 8 at 7pm
• Adult Craft: Watercolor Cards - Friday, May 10 at 1pm
• All About Artificial Intelligence - Monday, May 20 at 6pm
• Monday Night Book Group - Fresh Water for Flowers by Valerie Perrin - Monday, May 20 at 6:30pm
• Power Up Your Job Search with AI - virtual - Tuesday, May 21 at 5pm
• Asian American Representation in Literature - Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang - virtual - Tuesday, May 21 at 7pm
• Spice Club - ground ginger - virtual - Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30pm
• Adult Craft: Flower-Themed Cards - virtual - Friday, May 24 at 1pm
• Movie Screening: American Fiction (R, 2023) - Tuesday, May 28 at 6pm
• Read 'Em & Eat Book Club - Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson - Wednesday, May 29 at 5:30pm

Please note: We offer in-person and online ESL classes for all levels of speakers.

In-person classes are currently full, however, wait lists are available. Please email tatiane.ontivero@rutherford.bccls.org with any questions!

• Spanish Story Time with Miss Tati - ages 0-5 - Friday, May 10 at 10:30am
• Basic ESL - in-person - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am
• Intermediate ESL - in-person - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11am
• Brush Up on Your English on Zoom - virtual - Mondays at 3pm
• ESL Conversations on Zoom - virtual - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm
• ESL Conversations on Zoom - virtual - Wednesdays at 2pm
• Children’s Virtual Spanish Class - virtual - Wednesday at 4pm
• Advanced ESL - in-person - Saturdays from 11am till 1pm