New Providence Memorial Library August 2021
All Year Long – Celebrate the NP Library’s 100th Anniversary!
The New Providence Memorial Library is celebrating its 100th anniversary from our founding in 1921. Join us all year long as we celebrate! Visit our website and social media pages for the latest on our year-long celebration, including great events like:
- Roaring 20s Community Read
- Time Travel History #NPLibrary100
- Clara Says Video Series
- more fun events to come!
Summer Reading 2021! (All Ages)
Summer Reading 2021 began on June 24 and will run through August 20. Register online via ReadSquared to track your reading progress, earn badges, complete missions, attend programs and earn prizes! We’ll have loads to do for Preschoolers, Kids in grades K-5, Teens in grades 6-12 and Adults ages 18+. Download the ReadSquared App or go online to: newprovidencelibrary.readsquared.com
Teen Prize Delivery Week 6 (Teens)
August 2
Check your emails! Teens who registered for Prize Delivery will get an email each Monday letting them know when to pick up prize bundles and how many to pick up. Deliver prize bundles by walking, biking or driving by Friday of each week.
Pearl Observatory Presents: Fossil Dig (Kids)
August 2 at 10:30 a.m.
Join Paleontologist John Miller of Pearl Observatory OUTSIDE on the front lawn for this fossil dig event. All fossils are up to 20 millions years old. Find Megaladon, Great White, Tiger and Bull Shark Teeth, Fish teeth, Coral, Sea Urchin Spines and more!!! Have fun alongside John while sifting through your own pile of fossils! For children ages 6 & up.
Boogie Woogie Babies (Kids)
August 4 at 11 a.m.
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 Wednesdays until 8/25. This program series is provided by donations in memory of Quinn William Mavis.
Storytime on the Lawn (Kids)
August 5 at 10 a.m.
Join Ms. Sam on the front lawn for outdoor storytime. We’ll read some stories, sing some songs and learn some rhymes! Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to register. Masks required for children ages 5 + and adults.
Teen Prize Delivery Week 7 (Teens)
August 9
Check your emails! Teens who registered for Prize Delivery will get an email each Monday letting them know when to pick up prize bundles and how many to pick up. Deliver prize bundles by walking, biking or driving by Friday of each week.
Down on the Farm Kits (Kids)
August 9 at 10 a.m.
“Down on the Farm” take home projects will be available for pickup in the library foyer. Everything needed for the project is included in your own individually wrapped kit including a gingerbread house, icing, sprinkles and more. The project is appropriate for children in grades 2+ without adult supervision and includes pictures and written instructions. Food allergy notice: please be aware that food is included in the kits. Please call the library with any concerns or for more information about what is included in each kit. You must email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to reserve your kit. One per family.
Virtual Club Phoenix
August 9 at 3:30 p.m.
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 p.m. on the library’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1a3NcGz5ObKmzXFp2e_ArA/
Baseball Discussion Group (All Ages)
August 9 at 7 PM- 9 p.m.
Discuss teams, players and issues of the sport over Zoom with other baseball fans. Children with a guardian are welcome to join this group of mostly seniors who have been meeting monthly for seven years. To join the baseball group, email the library at rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
Qi Gong (Adults)
August 10 at 9:30 a.m.
Qi Gong is a practice of fluid movements that cultivate an awareness of energy using the body, breath and mind. No previous experience or equipment is necessary for this accessible form of exercise. Registered Qi Gong Instructor Rose Wippich will guide you through a series of movements in this outdoor class, with the understanding that many people may be in different stages of their physical and spiritual journey. Space is limited. To register, email rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
Storytime on the Lawn (Kids)
August 10 at 11:30 a.m.
Join Ms. Lori on the front lawn for outdoor storytime. We’ll read some stories, sing some songs and learn some rhymes! Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to register. Masks required for children ages 5 + and adults.
Boogie Woogie Babies (Kids)
August 11 at 11 a.m.
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 Wednesdays until 8/25. This program series is provided by donations in memory of Quinn William Mavis.
Book Group (Adults)
August 12 at 7 p.m.
The book group will discuss “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande on the library lawn, weather permitting. Please bring your own lawn chair. Copies of the book will be available to check out about one month before the meeting. If it rains, the meeting will be over zoom. Email rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org to join the book group.
Teen Prize Delivery Week 8 (Teens)
August 16
Check your emails! Teens who registered for Prize Delivery will get an email each Monday letting them know when to pick up prize bundles and how many to pick up. Deliver prize bundles by walking, biking or driving by Friday of each week.
Virtual Origami Club (Kids)
August 16 at 3:30 p.m.
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.
Book Group (Adults)
August 17 at 10:30 a.m.
The book group will discuss “The Mountains Sing” by Nguyen Phan Que Mai outdoors on the library lawn, weather permitting. Please bring your own lawn chair. If it rains, the meeting will be held over zoom. Email rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org to join the book group.
Pajama Storytime on the Lawn (Kids)
August 17 at 6 p.m.
Join Ms. Deb on the front lawn for outdoor storytime. We’ll read some stories, sing some songs and learn some rhymes! Don’t forget to wear your jammies! Emailnpmlchildrens@gmail.com to register. Masks required for children ages 5 + and adults.
Boogie Woogie Babies (Kids)
August 18 at 11 a.m.
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 Wednesdays until 8/25. This program series is provided by donations in memory of Quinn William Mavis.
College Admissions Essay Workshop (Teens)
Aug 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Come learn tips and techniques for writing a stronger college admissions essay. Former outside undergrad admissions reader, Alisha Davlin, will present an interactive workshop on writing a memorable college essay to get you noticed. Email NPMLTeens@gmail.comto register and get the zoom link.
Boogie Woogie Babies (Kids)
August 25 at 11 a.m.
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 Wednesdays until 8/25. This program series is provided by donations in memory of Quinn William Mavis.
Join us on our YouTube Channel for the following Virtual Storytime Programs:
*No virtual storytime July 5*
Storytime with Ms. Sam – posted to our YouTube channel every Monday at 1:00 p.m. Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to receive the link and watch any day or time!
Storytime with Ms. Lori – 4, 5, 6 Yr Olds – posted to our YouTube channel every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to receive the link and watch any day or time!
Baby Storytime with Ms. Sam – posted to our YouTube channel every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to receive the link and watch any day or time!
Pajama Storytime with Ms. Debbie– posted to our YouTube Channel every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to receive the link and watch any day or time!
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A full calendar of events including regular meetings is available at newprovidencelibrary.org.
All events are free and open to the public.
