New Providence Library June Events
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:
Birthday cards for the Library
Book Cover Bingo
Clara Wahl History (our first librarian)
more fun events to come!
Sign up for Teen Volunteer SR Prize Delivery! (Teens)
June 1 – 21
Sign up to deliver Summer Reading Prizes to participants this July and/or August. Each teen may volunteer up to three weeks during the 8-week program. (Max of 3 volunteers per week.) Pick the weeks that work for your schedule and earn volunteer hours by dropping off prizes! These slots fill up fast, so sign up soon! Sign up using this link:https://forms.gle/GiDoEpKb8KwsAuUX8 Or find the google form on our Teen Services page.
Storytime on the Lawn (Kids)
June 2 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.
DIY Mini Succulent Terrarium (Adults)
June 3 at 10 a.m.
Stop by the library’s front lawn between 10 AM and 11 AM to put together your own mini succulent terrarium. Terrariums are limited to one per adult and are first come, first serve. If it rains, come inside and look for the table under the black bulletin board for your DIY to go kit.
Teen Financial Fitness (High School students)
June 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of smart finance with Brian Killea at Edward Jones. Open to current high school students in grades 9-12. Register for the zoom link via email: NPMLTeens@gmail.com.
Qi Gong for Teens (Teens)
June 5 at 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Come to the library front lawn for a peaceful workout of movement and meditation with Rose Wippich, a local instructor of Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Yoga and more. Open to all students in grades 7-12, this program will run three consecutive Saturdays to help participants recenter to get through the end of this very unique and challenging school year. Register via email: NPMLTeens@gmail.com
Owl Craft Kits (Kids)
June 7 at 10 a.m.
This craft is a hoot! Sign up for a mini owl craft kit. Kits are limited and must be reserved. Emai lnpmlchildrens@gmail.com to reserve your kit. For children in grades 3-5.
Pick Up June Teen Take Out Boxes (Teens)
June 7 at 3:00 p.m.
If you signed up and received confirmation for the May 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! This will be the LAST Teen Take Out until next fall.
Qi Gong (Adults)
June 8 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)
June 8 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.
Teen Meditation for Stress Relief w/Dr. Somya Ramrakhyani (Teens)
June 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Dr. Somya Ramrakhyani, renowned pediatrician, meditation teacher and mental health advocate will offer a free 30-minute age appropriate meditation & breathing practice for teens. These methods have been proven to reduce stress, anxiety and aggression, and promote inner peace, confidence and focus. Email NPMLTeens@gmail.com to sign up and receive the zoom link & passcode.
Book Group (Adults)
June 10 at 7:30 p.m.
The book group will discuss “The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell” by Robert Dugoni on the library lawn, weather permitting. Please bring your own lawn chair and a mask. 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.
Origami 4 Teens by Teens – Flexagon (Teens)
June 11
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!
Qi Gong for Teens (Teens)
June 12 at 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Come to the library front lawn for a peaceful workout of movement and meditation with Rose Wippich, a local instructor of Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Yoga and more. Open to all students in grades 7-12, this program will run three consecutive Saturdays to help participants recenter to get through the end of this very unique and challenging school year. Register via email: NPMLTeens@gmail.com
Virtual Club Phoenix (Kids)
June 14 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 pm on the library’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1a3NcGz5ObKmzXFp2e_ArA/
Baseball Discussion Group (All Ages)
June 14 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.
Book Group (Adults)
June 15 at 10:30 a.m.
The book group will discuss “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins 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)
June 15 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! Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to register. Masks required for children ages 5 + and adults.
Qi Gong for Teens (Teens)
June 19 at 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Come to the library front lawn for a peaceful workout of movement and meditation with Rose Wippich, a local instructor of Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Yoga and more. Open to all students in grades 7-12, this program will run three consecutive Saturdays to help participants recenter to get through the end of this very unique and challenging school year. Register via email:NPMLTeens@gmail.com
Origami Club (Kids)
June 21 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.
SUMMER READING 2021 KICKOFF!! (All Ages)
June 24 at 1:00 p.m.
It’s here! Summer Reading 2021 begins on June 24 and will run through August 24. 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+.
New Providence-Themed Trivia Night (Adults & Familes)
June 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Test your knowledge of New Providence in this zoom-based trivia night! It’s the 100th anniversary of the library so we’re taking a look back at New Providence history as well as fun facts about the borough and Union County. Spots are limited. Email rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org to register.
Deliver Weekly Summer Reading Prizes (Teens)
June 28 – Aug 20
If you signed up on the Google Form and got your email confirmation of your weeks, be sure to set reminders for your volunteer dates! Pick up prizes each Monday and deliver them to the assigned addresses by Friday of that week.
Author Read Aloud with Meredith Rusu (Families)
June 28 at 3 p.m.
Local NP resident and author, Meredith Rusu, will read aloud her latest Children’s Picture Book, Silenzio, Bruno! on the library front lawn. Meredith Rusu is a children’s book author specializing in titles based on television and movies. She has written more than one hundred books from preschool to young adult for licenses such as LEGO, Disney/Pixar, Peppa Pig, American Girl, and Star Wars. She is also the author of The DATA Set chapter book series under the pen name Ada Hopper. Join us for this socially-distanced read aloud and meet the author! Social distancing and masks for adults and children ages 5+ required. Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to register.
Join us on our YouTube Channel for the following Virtual Storytime Programs:
Storytime with Ms. Sam
posted to our YouTube channel every Monday at 1:00 PM. Emailnpmlchildrens@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!
Follow the Library on all of our social media platforms @newprovlibrary
A full calendar of events including regular meetings is available at newprovidencelibrary.org.
All events are free and open to the public.
New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence; 908-665-0311
