Millburn Public Library October 2024
Community Makes the World Go Round is the theme for fall at the Millburn Free Public Library. The Library is pleased to present its October lineup. Programs are free and open to all residents.
Register at millburnlibrary.org/events. All in person programs will take place at the library building at 200 Glen Ave. Registrants will receive a Zoom link for online programs.
Programs for Adults:
Local Author Visit: Abby Jiang
Saturday, October 5, 2:30-4 p.m., Auditorium
Local author Abby Jiang will read from and discuss her new book The Bumpy Road: A Memoir of a Journey from Shanghai. Copies will be available for purchase and signing.
Sunday Concert: Lost In Millburn with James Keefe
Sunday, October 20, 2-3 p.m., Auditorium
A wise-cracking show-biz pianist brings an hour of classical, pop, Broadway, and comedic tunes, with a few anecdotes that may or may not be true.
Health & Wellness Talk: Navigating Perimenopause
Thursday, October 24, 7-8 p.m., Auditorium
Beth MacCracken talks female hormones, menstrual cycle changes, the phases of peri/menopause, HRT and much more. No woman should feel alone or unprepared.
Dinner & a Movie: Psycho
Friday, October 25, 6-8:30 p.m., Auditorium
A screening of the Hitchcock classic Psycho (1960) with a discussion following the film led by local filmmaker Wilhelm Kuhn. Liv Breads pizza will be served before the show.
Programs for Kids and Families:
Bollywood Dance Diwali Celebration
Monday, October 14, 4-5 p.m., Auditorium for ages 5+
Get moving with a Bollywood dance workshop. Welcome to all skill levels. Share stories about Indian culture during breaks. Registration is required.
Boom Buckets: Drumming Workshop
Saturday, October 19, Auditorium
2-2:45 p.m.: K-1st Graders; 3-3:45 p.m.: 2nd-3rd Graders; 4-4:45 p.m.: 4th-5th Graders
Discover the art of drumming with Hector Morales. Experience music from different world cultures. Registration is required.
Harvest Moon with Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Friday, October 25, 4-4:45 p.m., Auditorium for ages 5-12
Learn about the Lenni Lenape tribe and the Native American legend of The Three Sisters planting of corn and squash during harvest time. Make a seasonal craft. Registration is required.
Halloween Spooktacular
Monday, October 28, 3:30-5 p.m., Auditorium for all ages
Join us for a Halloween costume party! Sign up in advance to have caricature artist Christine Fontanazza draw a picture of you as a famous villain, superhero or princess.
Programs for Teens and Tweens:
Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Friday, October 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Auditorium
Calling all gamers: you are playing for glory and prizes now.
“Heartstopper” Season 3 Watch Party
Friday, October 11, 3:30-5 p.m., Room B
Season 3 of Netflix’s coming-of-age series is finally here! Enjoy themed snacks as we watch the first episode.
Teen Lock-In: Thrills & Chills Night
Friday, October 18, 6-8 p.m., Teen Space
Halloween is just around the corner. Join us for an evening of fright and delight. Don’t be scared, it’s just the wind…
Resource of the month:
Borrow a Vintage Record Player from our Library of Things! There are also a few vinyl record sets available to take home. Visit millburnlibrary.org/library-of-things/ for more information.
