Millburn Public Library May 2022
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS:
1-ON-1 TECH HELP
Every Monday, 2:00 – 4:00pm
Online or In-Person
Chat with a librarian 1-on-1 about anything tech! Email matt@millburnlibrary.org or call 973.376.1006×109 to book a time.
GAME DESIGN WITH JAVASCRIPT
Tuesday, May 24, 3:30 -5pm, Online
For teens and adults
Code “Wordle” in JavaScript
Code “Snake” in JavaScript
Tuesday, May 31, 3-5pm, Online
Let’s code the classic game Snake! Learn how to use JavaScript and HTML.
RESUME DESIGN TOOLS
Friday, May 6, 3- 4pm, Online
Take a look at some great software to help you build a resume, including Microsoft Word/Google Docs, and Canva.com.
MANDALA ART CRAFT WITH KOMIL MEHRA
Thursday May 12, 2:15pm-3:15pm, Online
Join us for this adult craft for Asian American and Pacific Islander Month.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FIRESIDE BOOKCLUB
Monday, May 2, 7pm, Online
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Join us for a lively discussion. Pick up your copy at the Circulation Desk.
VIRTUAL BOOK CHAT
Mondays May 2 & 16, 11-12pm, Online
Join us for a round-robin virtual book discussion. Come prepared to tell us what you’re reading, what it’s about, and why you love (or don’t love) it.
NEW JERSEY STATE PARKS WITH KEVIN WOYCE
Tuesday May 17, 6:30-7:30, In Person
Some of New Jersey’s most exciting history can be found in our many State Parks. Old names such as Wawayanda and Hopatcong remind us of the Lenni Lenape. Historic battlefields recall our perilous years as “the Crossroads of the American Revolution.” This program includes Kevin Woyce’s original photographs of many of New Jersey’s beautiful state parks, plus vintage maps and images of historic people, places, and events.
THE BEATLES: FROM LIVERPOOL TO ABBEY ROAD – WITH VINCENT BRUNO
Monday May 9, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Online
We follow in the footsteps of The Beatles as they embark on their historic journey.
CITIZENSHIP EXAM PREPARATION WITH THE JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE
Saturdays, April 23-June 25, 10:15am-2:15pm, In Person
Learn all you need to know to prepare for the United States Citizenship Exam in this class.
SELF CARE BOX
All Month
For the month of May, we’re celebrating Mental Health Month by bringing you a curated self-care box! Registration required.
PROGRAMS FOR KIDS:
STORYTIME AND CRAFT
Tuesdays, 1:30pm – 2:00pm, In Person
For ages 2-5. 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
Thursdays, 11:00am – 11:30am, In Person
For ages 2-5. 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: Imagine That!
Wednesday, May 18, 11am – 12pm
In Person
Children (up to age 5) with caregivers are invited to the library to “Stay and Play!” Stay and Play is an in-person free-play program for young children with an emphasis on STEM and developmental play skills.
RAINFOREST BUTTERFLIES
Friday, May 6, 4-5pm, In Person
Family Event
Join Mr. Fratello for an hour-long presentation and view spectacular butterfly and moth collections from the world’s tropical rainforests. Registration required.
CELEBRATE AAPI HERITAGE MONTH!
THE CULTURE TREE
Holi Puppet Show: Colors of Krisha’s Love
Friday, May 13, 4-4:40pm, Online
Family Event
Holi has its roots in ancient Indian mythology. Lord Krishna loves to have fun with his friends and family. He plays Holi, throwing colored powder, and sharing love and laughter. Join us for a puppet show that showcases Krishna playing Holi with his friends Radha and Sudama. Registration required.
AUTHOR VISIT WITH YANGSOOK CHOI
Friday, May 20, 4-4:45pm, Online
Ages 5-12
Self-Portrait Drawing Workshop
Join Yangsook Choi, author and illustrator of The Name Jar, for a step-by-step guide to help develop observational drawing skills. Registration required.
CRAFTERNOON
Thursday, May 19, 3:30-4:30pm, In Person
For ages 4-12
Drop into the library to make a seasonal
craft project.
AFTERSCHOOL LEGO CHALLENGE!
Monday, May 23, 4-5pm, In Person
For ages 4-12 years
Calling all Legomaniacs: Come and build in our new Lego challenge program!
Registration required.
PROGRAMS FOR TWEENS & TEENS:
SNACKS AND A SNEAK PEAK
Tuesday, May 12, 3:30pm-4:00pm,
In Person
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!
COLLEGE PREP
Wednesday, May 18, 8-9pm
Character Counts with Collegewise
You’ll learn about Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)and how influential it is in admission processes of even the most selective colleges. Presented by CollegeWise.
BAKE WITH JANIS: INSTAGRAM LIVE
Friday, May 27, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Online
Hang with Janis as she makes Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies. Follow us @millburnlibrary on Instagram.
SELF CARE SERIES for MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Stress Ball Take-and-Make
May 9-20
Ages 12 and up
Pick up at the Info Desk
We know how hard you’re studying. Drop by anytime to grab your stress ball kit for a quick study break. One kit per person.
Healthy Snacks Bar
May 9-20
In Person in the Teen Space
Drop by for a snack and recharge!
Bubble Tea Bar
Wednesday, May 18, 3:30-5pm
In Person in the Teen Space
Just add boba!
Take a ‘Pawse’ with a Therapy Dog
Friday, Apr 8, 3:30-4:30pm
In Person in the Teen Space
Come meet beautiful golden retriever, Maizie!
In Person in the Teen Space
Therapy Dog
Fridays, May 13 and 20, 3:30-4:30pm
Come meet the beautiful black lab, Raven!
Teen Meditation
Tuesdays, May 10 and 17, 3:30-4:30pm,
In Person
Managing stressful times with a busy schedule is hard -especially now. Enter instructor Anne Susman from Bhakti Barn Yoga. She’s here to guide you through taking a ‘mental health break’ with: why and how to meditate and how stress affects you (and what you can do about it). Registration recommended
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
Friday, May 13, 4:00-5:00pm
Join us for a few rounds of the classic game with prizes! Registration via the online calendar is suggested.
