New Providence Library April 2021 Events
What’s It Worth? Antiques Road Show (Adults)
Tuesday, April 6 @ 7:00 PM
Author, auctioneer, appraiser and radio show host Mike Ivankovich will introduce you to “What Determines Value” and reveal what your antiques, collectibles, and treasures are really worth today. Each attendee is invited to show 1-2 items over zoom for Mike to appraise, depending on how many people register. To register, email rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
Teen Take & Make Crafts (Teens)
Wednesday, April 7 @ 3:00 PM
Come to the library foyer to pick up a craft kit to make a project at home. This month, make pretty mineral mosaic designs. For teens in grades 6-12. First-come, first-served, while supplies last.
Book Group (Adults)
Thursday, April 8 @ 7:30 PM
The book group will discuss “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury over zoom. To request a copy and join the book group, email rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
Origami 4 Teens by Teens – Masu Boxes (Teens)
Friday, April 9
Learn to make advanced modular origami projects in a fun, convenient format! These YouTube tutorials are for teens, taught by local teens. Email NPMLTeens@gmail.com to register for a pack of origami papers needed for this project. Then watch the How To videos on YouTube whenever it works for your schedule!
Pick Up April Teen Take Out Boxes (Teens)
*Monday, April 12 @ 3:00PM
If you signed up and received confirmation for the April box, check your email to see when yours is ready to be picked up in our library foyer. Keep the goodies, just return the library book when you finish!
Virtual Club Phoenix (Kids)
Monday, April 12 @ 3:30 PM
Club Phoenix is online! In this program kids will learn about science, engineering, and logical thinking. Watch a variety of cool science experiments and learn how you can do them at home! This program is run by teen volunteers, who are passionate about sharing their love of science and STEM with younger children. Videos will be posted once a month at 3:30 pm on the library’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC1a3NcGz5ObKmzXFp2e_ArA/
Baseball Discussion Group (All Ages)
Monday, April 12 @ 7 PM – 9 PM
Discuss teams, players and issues of the sport over Zoom with other baseball fans. Children with a parent/guardian are welcome to join this group of mostly seniors. To join the baseball group, email the library at rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
Virtual Read to a Dog (Kids)
Tuesday, April 13 @ 7 PM
Join us on Zoom and practice reading aloud to trained Seeing Eye dogs and puppies. Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to receive the link. For children in grades 2 and up.
Reading Pillows & Adventure/Survival Reads Book Lists (Teens)
*Thursday, April 15 @ 3:30PM
Come to the library foyer to grab a craft kit to make your own reading pillow. If nice weather, we’ll put them together outside. Decorate to reflect your adventurous side and dreams of the great outdoors. We’ll also share great YA Adventure & Survival book titles for literary adventures. Have some favorite titles? Email NPMLTeens@gmail.com to add to our list and register for a kit.
National Library Week Celebrations (All Ages)
April 18-24
Take part in National Library Week and help us celebrate the NP Library’s Centennial Anniversary with giveaways, programs and crafts all week! #NPLibrary100
All Week Long:
• Free Library Card Replacements
• Teen Upgrade to Adult Card
• Color your own bookmark
• Free Seed Starter Kit
• Fine Amnesty for Food Donation
Come by for a Green Screen Photo.
Wednesday, April 21 @ 3-4PM
Celebrate Earth Day and get a free library tote bag with checkout (while supplies last).
Thursday, April 22
Felt Library Card Holder (while supplies last)
Friday, April 23 @ 10 AM – noon
Choose your colors/shapes and take the kit home to sew or hot glue. This will be held outdoors with masks and social distancing. If it rains, pick up the kit in the foyer instead.
Origami Club (Kids)
Monday, April 19 @ 3:30 PM
Learn all about origami and how to make your own creations right at home! This program is run by teen volunteers, who are passionate about sharing their love of science and STEM with younger children. For children in grades 3-4. Email NPMLChildrens@gmail.com to register and receive the Zoom link.
Highly Selective Colleges Webinar (Teens)
Tuesday, April 20 @ 6:00 PM
How do students who get accepted to the nation’s most selective colleges set themselves apart? This CollegeWise webinar will discuss how students who get accepted to the Ivy Leagues, Stanford, Tufts and the rest of the nation’s most selective colleges set themselves apart from the rest of the applicant pool, and will share some strategies to improve a student’s chances of admission at the most selective schools. Email NPMLTeens@gmail.com to register.
Book Group (Adults)
Tuesday, April 20 @ 10:30 AM
The book group will discuss “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean. Copies will be available to check out at the circulation desk a month in advance. To join the book group, email rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
Invention, Innovation and Industry in Union County
Tuesday, April 20 @ 7 PM
Did you know that Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla had connections to Union County? Or that all manner of transportation – planes, trains, automobiles and even submarines – are all a part of the history of Union County? Learn more in this virtual presentation by John Prescott, the History Programs Coordinator for the Union County Freeholders Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. To register, email the library at rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
Boogie Woogie Babies (Kids)
*Thursday, April 22 @ 11 AM
Boogie Woogie Babies is a dance class for baby and their big person! Classes consist of singing and dancing while working on fine motor skills. Both adults and little people get to socialize, have fun, and most importantly, bond! Plus adults get to burn a few calories! For children ages 6 months-3 years. Classes will take place on the front lawn weather permitting. Boogie Woogie Babies will meet weekly on Thursdays until 5/13. Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to register. This program series is provided by donations in memory of Quinn William Mavis.
Signup for May Teen Take Out boxes (Teens)
*Monday, April 26 @ 3:00PM
Teen Take Out is a monthly box of fun for NP teens in grades 6-12 with a current NPML library card. Each month, we put together a box for you including fun treats like snacks, crafts, bookmarks, buttons, stickers and more. Plus, we select a YA Fiction book for you based on your answers to our questionnaire! Use our Google form to sign up for the May box on Apr 26. (First 12 signups each month; preference to those who have not yet gotten one.) https://forms.gle/zv8cxtbRZCysPSXF7
Pearl Observatory Presents: Little Al Dinosaur (Kids)
Monday, April 26 @ 3:30 PM
Be a paleontologist for the day! Touch a real dinosaur egg, teeth and bones. Help rebuild Little Al, the Allosaurus dinosaur. Registration is required. This program will take place out on the lawn. Social distancing and masks required. For children in grades 1-3.
Virtual Timed LEGO Build (Kids)
Tuesday, April 27 @ 3:30 PM
Participate in our fun LEGO build challenge over Zoom! You will be given several building prompts and a time limit to complete each one! After each build we’ll share our creations! Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to register. All ages.
Boogie Woogie Babies (Kids)
Thursday, April 29 @ 11 AM
Boogie Woogie Babies is a dance class for baby and their big person! Classes consist of singing and dancing while working on fine motor skills. Both adults and little people get to socialize, have fun, and most importantly, bond! Plus adults get to burn a few calories! For children ages 6 months-3 years. Classes will take place on the front lawn weather permitting. Boogie Woogie Babies will meet weekly on Thursdays until 5/13. Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to register. This program series is provided by donations in memory of Quinn William Mavis.
Virtual Storytime Programs
Every Monday @ 1:00 PM
Join us on our YouTube Channel:
Storytime with Ms. Sam
Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to receive the link and watch any day or time!
Storytime with Ms. Lori – 4, 5, 6 Yr Olds
Every Tuesday @ 10 AM.
Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to receive the link and watch any day or time!
Baby Storytime with Ms. Sam
Every Wednesday @ 10 AM.
Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to receive the link and watch any day or time!
Pajama Storytime with Ms. Debbie
Wednesday @ 7:00 PM.
Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to receive the link and watch any day or time!
