Millburn Free Public Library April 2022
Register for Library programs by visiting millburnlibrary.org/events. Registrants will receive a Zoom link for virtual programs. Depending on the timeline for the completion of building renovations, in-person programs will take place at the Library’s temporary location at 253 Millburn Ave (the old Annie Sez building) or the main Library at 200 Glen Avenue.
Programs for Adults:
Local Poets Showcase (In Person)
Saturday April 9 from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
We’re celebrating National Poetry Month with a reading by three Essex County poets: Stacey Lawrence, Ras Heru, and Theresa Burns. Join us for an afternoon of verse and performance. Books by all three poets will be available for purchase.
1-On-1 Tech Help (Online or In Person)
Every Monday, April 4 – 25 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Chat with a librarian 1-on-1 about anything tech! Whether it’s apps for eBooks, audiobooks, or streaming shows, or any general technology question, like using your smartphone, Internet, and email, we’re here for you. 25-minute appointments can be in-person or via Zoom; we can also accept walk-ins if time is available. Emailmatt@millburnlibrary.orgor call 973-376-1006 ext. 109 to book an appointment.
Intro to Google Apps: Manage your Gmail (Online)
Wed, April 6 from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Do you spend too much time cleaning up your email account? Is your inbox too cluttered? Do you have too many spam messages coming in? Come learn how to automate all of that needless work!
Intro to Google Apps: Learn Google Drive (Online)
Wed, April 13 from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Use your free Google Drive (Gmail) account to the fullest! Learn how to share your files with others, collaborate on documents that live in the Cloud, and get an overview of the suite of free apps available within Drive.
Intro to Google Apps: Manage Your Outlook Email (Online)
Wednesday, April 20 from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Learn about all the efficiency tools available to you with a Microsoft Outlook email account such as email filtering, automatic replies, making contact groups, and more.
Friends of the Library Fireside Book Club (Online)
Monday, April 4 from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Join a lively discussion of The Paris Dressmaker by Kristy Cambron. Facilitated by Amy Ipp. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.
Virtual Book Chat (Online)
Mondays, April 4 & 18 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Whether or not you love the book you are reading, or if you are having trouble finding just the right book, join us for a virtual round-robin book discussion. Come prepared to tell us what you’re reading, what it’s about, and why you love (or don’t love) it. If you’re not reading anything right now, listen in, and maybe you’ll discover your next great read!
It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Keep: Tax Free Investing (In Person)
Tuesday, April 19 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Join us to learn how certain investments can deliver tax-free income and possibly keep you in a lower tax bracket. Presented by Wai Tsin, local financial advisor at Edward Jones.
Intro to Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency with Lindsley Medlin (Online)
Tuesday, April 26 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In this presentation, you will learn how Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies work, why they are important, and how to get started yourself.
The Paradox of Goal Setting with Jinny Uppal (In Person)
Tuesday April 5 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
A paradox of life is that the more ambitious we are, the more we can get in the way of our goals. In this workshop, Jinny Uppal will share simple solutions to break free from this paradox.
Job Search Strategies with Joan Sternberg (Online)
Resume Writing:
Thursday April 21 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This virtual workshop will cover the basics of writing a strong resume and teach in detail how to create each bullet point to maximize your opportunity to find a job.
Successful Interviewing:
Thursday April 28 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This virtual workshop will provide specifics on the entire interview process including: how to thoroughly research a company, steps for successful preparation, and how to be poised and confident on an interview.
Citizenship Exam Preparation with the Jewish Vocational Service (In-Person)
Saturdays, April 23 – June 25 from 10:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Learn all you need to know to prepare for the United States Citizenship Exam in this 10-week class. The curriculum includes English instruction, American History, Civics, and the N400 application. Classes are free; you must have a Green Card to participate.
Programs for Kids:
Storytime and Craft (Ages 2 – 5; In Person)
Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Join Miss Eden and Miss Sue for stories, songs, movement and fingerplays, plus a simple craft at the end. Class size is limited; please register to attend.
Storytime (Ages 2 – 5; In-Person)
Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Join Miss Eden and Miss Sue for a half-hour of stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays! Class size is limited; please register to attend.
Stay & Play: Little Builders (Ages 0 – 5; In Person)
Wednesday, April 6 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Stay and Play is an in-person, free play program for young children and their caregivers with an emphasis on STEM and developmental play skills. We supply the toys; the kids supply their imagination! Toys supplied are designed to stimulate a young child’s senses of touch, smell, taste, movement, balance, sight, and hearing.
Think Green: Impactful Home Energy Efficiency for Kids (Ages 8 – 12; In Person)
Thursday, April 7 from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
What are the impactful choices kids can make to help reduce their family’s energy consumption? Join environmental educator Gaston Haupert to learn the basics of being energy efficient and then explore some tools kids can use to measure and monitor energy consumption. Registration required.
Poetry with Mozz: a Goofy Guru Show (In Person)
Thursday, April 21 from 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
This family event celebrates National Poetry Month. Join award-winning author and illustrator, Mozz, for a reading of his humorous poems together with a computerized projection of his looney illustrations in the Goofy Guru Show. Registration required.
Coding for Kids (Ages 10 – 14; Online)
Friday, April 22 from 4 – 5 p.m.
Interested in being able to code, design video games, and make websites? Join us for a kid-friendly walk-through of the Scratch program, a good stepping stone for young coders to learn the fundamentals.
Programs for Tweens & Teens:
Snacks & a Sneak Peek (In Person & Online)
Thursday, April 7 from 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Grab a snack and hear Janis read a sample chapter (or two) of a brand-new book from our YA collection right in our Pop-Up! The book will be either a Young Adult (YA) or Middle Grade (MG) title. We’ll also be live on Instagram as well @millburnlibrary.
Bake with Janis (Online)
Friday, April 22 from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hang with Janis as she makes TikTok Feta Pasta on Instagram Live! Is it worth the hype? You decide. Follow us @millburnlibrary on Instagram.
National Poetry Month
Poetry Workshop with Poet Catherine Doty (Ages 12+; In Person)
Saturday, April 9 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Do exquisitely crafted words pack a punch to your gut? You may be a poet in the making! Learn how to use figurative language, compression, rhythm, and (sometimes) rhyme to create powerful poetry that can rock the world. Spots are limited, so please register. Presented by The Writer’s Circle.
Programs for All Ages:
Take and Makes
All Month
Stop by the Library to pick up a new project every month! Kits for kids, teens, and adults.
Bingo (In Person)
Friday, April 15 from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Join us for a few rounds of the classic game with prizes! Registration via the online calendar is suggested.
