New Providence Library May 2021 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: Roaring 20s Community Read, Community Art Project, Time Travel History, Clara Says Videos, and more fun events to come!
ARC Book Review Crew – Ongoing (Teens)
Sign up to read Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) of new YA fiction books before they’re published! Read, then write reviews to be published on the library’s Teen Book Review Blog to earn volunteer service hours. Email NPMLTeens@gmail.com for more information. Read the Teen Book Review Blog here: newprovidencelibrary.org/books/reading-rec/teen-blog
Signup for May Adult Take Out (Adults)
May 1 at 10 a.m.
We’ll check out a nonfiction book, a novel and a magazine to you based on your answers to our questionnaire. Your take out bag will also include a few surprises that you can keep! Fill out the Adult Take Out questionnaire to sign up. It will be posted on May 1 on the calendar of the library website or you can email rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org. Spots are limited. Your take out will be ready to pick up starting Friday, May 14 and you will receive a reminder email at that time.
Meditation: a Tool to Balance Your Life (Adults)
May 4 at 7 p.m.
Join Umesh Bhatia, who has been practicing meditation for over 20 years, for this lively and engaging virtual workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to meditate and also ask questions. Learn how meditation can bring about a sense of calm and balance that benefits both your emotional and physical well-being, which in turn will impact your overall health and reduce stress. It is easy to learn and can have many lasting and beneficial, lasting effects. Email rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org to register.
Storytime on the Lawn (Kids)
May 5 at 10 a.m.
Join us on the front lawn for a socially distant 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)
May 6 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 Thursdays until 5/13. This program series is provided by donations in memory of Quinn William Mavis.
Origami 4 Teens by Teens – Modular Cube (Teens)
May 7
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 May Teen Take Out Boxes (Teens)
May 10 at 3:00p.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!
Virtual Club Phoenix (Kids)
May 10 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: youtube.com/c/newprovlibrary
Baseball Discussion Group (All Ages)
May 10 at 7 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. To join the baseball group, email the library at rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
Character Counts! Why Courage, Creativity, & Collaboration Matter in College Admissions (Teens)
May 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Learn how Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) distinguishes itself from academic factors and why even the most selective of colleges place an immense value on empathy, ethical behavior, and engagement with others. This CollegeWise webinar will discuss this in relation to course selection, extracurricular activities, and building a smart college list. We’ll also include practical advice for students seeking to understand themselves better and portray the most authentic version of themselves in their applications. EmailNPMLTeens@gmail.com to register.
Boogie Woogie Babies (Kids)
May 13 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. This program series is provided by donations in memory of Quinn William Mavis.
Teen Meditation for Stress Relief w/Dr. Somya Ramrakhyani (Teens)
May 13 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.
20th Anniversary Meeting of the Book Group (Adults)
May 13 at 7:30 p.m.
This month marks the 20th anniversary of this book group’s first meeting in May 2001. The book group will discuss “I am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai. To borrow a copy and join the book group, email the library at rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
Tree Stewards – CANCELLED
May 15
This program will be held in the fall.
Origami Club (Kids)
May 17 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)
May 18 at 10:30 a.m.
The book group will discuss “The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir” by Jennifer Ryan. Copies of the book will be available to check out around one month prior to the discussion date. Emailrsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org to join the book group and to get updates about how the group will meet this month (whether online or outdoors).
Yarn Bowl Weaving (Teens)
May 19 at 3:15-4:00 p.m.
Come learn how to weave an accessory bowl from yarn or twine. These little bowls make great gifts for Mother’s or Father’s Day or to keep for yourself to hold jewelry, keys, phone, etc. In person on the library front lawn if weather permits. (Take-home kit with instructions in case of rain.) Email NPMLTeens@gmail.com to register.
Signup for June Teen Take Out boxes (Teens)
May 24 at 3:00p.m.
This is the LAST Teen Take Out signup until next fall! 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 June box on May 24. (First 12 signups each month; preference to those who have not yet gotten one.) https://forms.gle/zv8cxtbRZCysPSXF7
Virtual Timed LEGO Build (Kids)
May 25 at 3:30 p.m.
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.
Virtual Storytime
Join us on our YouTube Channel for the following Programs:
*No Storytime May 31*
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!
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.
