September 2020 Events at New Providence Memorial Library
New Tools for the iPad/iPhone (Adults) – September 1 at 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Harness the power of those ever-growing list of features for the iPhone/iPad: its camera and photos, maps, backups, remote tools, text size, audio features and more. A virtual workshop with the Adult School over zoom. Email npmlref@yahoo.com to register and receive the link.
Beginners Chess Club (Kids Grades 4-8) – September 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Join Grand Master Vladimir Romanenko via Zoom for six group sessions of Beginner chess strategies. Class is cumulative, so students must have signed up for all six classes from Aug 4 – Sept 9.
C2 Education Parent Virtual Presentation: “Becoming the Parent of a Strong Middle Grade Reader” (Adults) – September 3 at 6 p.m.
Nurturing your child’s reading ability is difficult, yet paramount to his/her academic success. In this Zoom, we will discuss the meaning of the A-Z Reading Levels that are used in schools for students in grades 4-7. You will also learn how to choose “just right” books for your child, help them develop vocabulary, and practice active reading strategies. The link to the Zoom presentation will be emailed to you the day of the event. Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to receive the link.
Virtual Book Group (Adults) – September 3 at 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The book group will discuss “The Bear” by Andrew Krivak over zoom. The e-book and the audiobook are available to download in the library’s Hoopla Digital app. To join the book group, email npmlref@yahoo.com.
Beginners Chess Club (Kids Grades 4-8) – September 9 at 2:00 p.m.
Join Grand Master Vladimir Romanenko via Zoom for six group sessions of Beginner chess strategies. Class is cumulative, so students must have signed up for all six classes from Aug 4 – Sept 9.
Virtual Club Phoenix (Kids) – September 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 p.m. on the library’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1a3NcGz5ObKmzXFp2e_ArA/
Virtual Baseball Discussion Group (All Ages) – September 14 at 7 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Discuss your favorite team and players over Zoom, or just listen to the other baseball fans. You may call in if you prefer.
To join the baseball group, email npmlref@yahoo.com.
Virtual Book Group (Adults) – September 15 at 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
In September, the book group will discuss “My Dear Hamilton” by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie over zoom. The e-book and the audiobook are available to download in the library’s Hoopla Digital app. To join the book group, email npmlref@yahoo.com.
Virtual Storytelling with Julie Pasqual (Kids) – September 15 at 4:00 p.m.
Come travel around the world while not leaving your home, as professional storyteller Julie Pasqual brings you folktales from the different corners of the earth that may surprise or puzzle you, and hopefully make you laugh! Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to receive the link to this live Zoom.
Conquering Your College Essay (Teens) – September 17 at 5:30 p.m.
Free Webinar by CollegeWise for high school students looking for help with their college application essay. Emailsmaisch@newprovidencelibrary.org to register and receive login information.
New Jersey, Pre & Post Revolution (All Ages) – September 17 at 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Have you ever thought about how New Jersey was created? Perhaps you’ve wondered about how East and West Jersey came to be? Or you’ve considered how life changed for landowners as the American Revolution intensified? A talk by Dr. Jonathan Mercantini of Kean University over zoom. Email npmlref@yahoo.com to register and receive the link.
How to Make Your Common App Less Common (Teens) – September 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Free Webinar by CollegeWise for high school students with tips on making their common application stand out from the crowd. Email smaisch@newprovidencelibrary.org to register and receive login information.
Virtual LEGO Club! (Kids) – September 22 at 3:30 p.m.
Show us what you’ve been doing while at home! Use LEGO minifigures and any items around your house to create a scene depicting how you’ve been staying busy! Share by posting a picture on the library Facebook page!
Virtual Fossil Dig (Kids) – September 24 at 3:30 p.m.
Join Paleontologist John Miller of Pearl Observatory LIVE on Zoom 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 along with John at home sifting through your own pile of fossils. For children ages 6 and up. Emailnpmlchildrens@gmail.com to receive the link to the Zoom. PLEASE NOTE: to participate you are required to come to the library on September 17, September 18, or September 21-23 during foyer pickup hours to receive your fossil kit.
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 p.m.. Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to receive the link and watch any day or time! * No storytime on Monday, September 7*
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!
A full calendar of events including regular meetings is available at newprovidencelibrary.org. Like us on Facebook atfacebook.com/NewProvLibrary for updates. All events are free and open to the public. To register for any library events, visit NP Community Pass at register.communitypass.net/newprovidence.
