New Providence Memorial Library August 2022
SUMMER READING 2022!! (All Ages)
June 27 – August 19
It’s not too late to register and participate! Register online via ReadSquared. We’ll have loads to do for Preschoolers, Kids in grades K-5, Teens in grades 6-12 and Adults ages 18+. http://newprovidencelibrary.readsquared.com/
Knit/Crochet Night (Adults)
August 1 @ 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Drop by the Conti Room with a crochet or knitting project, and chat with the group while you work. To sign up for email reminders, call the library or email rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
Books & Bagels (Adults)
August 2 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Join us for bagels & a book group with no assigned reading! Come and tell us about what you’ve been reading and which books you’ve enjoyed recently. To sign up for email reminders, call the library or email rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
“Oceans of Possibilities” Afternoon Movie (Family Friendly)
August 3 @ 2 PM
Join us for Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” in the Conti Room. Drop in and cool off!
“The Creation of the NP Community Pool” with Author/Cofounder Bert Abbazia (Adults)
August 4 @ 7 PM – 8 PM
Bert Abbazia, author of “The Creation of the New Providence Community Pool,” will speak about the New Providence Community Pool’s history and its founding 60 years ago this year. A cofounder of the NPCP, Bert Abbazia will tell how “just add water” was a recipe for better living in New Providence. To register, call (908) 665-0311×4 or email rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
Make Your Own Macrame Plant Holder (Adults)
August 6 @ 10:30 AM
Macrame is the art of tying knots in patterns. Adults are invited to make a plant holder to hang up in your home with local crafter Gunjan Maheshwari! All materials will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required.This program was made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library. To register, call (908) 665-0311×4 or email rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
Batter Up – Let’s Talk Baseball (All Ages)
August 8 @ 7 PM- 9 PM
You’re invited to discuss teams, players and issues of the sport with other baseball enthusiasts virtually via zoom. Now in its eighth year, this group welcomes all ages of fans. To join the group, stop by the reference desk or email the library at rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
“Belfast” Movie & Discussion (Adults)
August 9 @ 1 PM – 3:15 PM
“Belfast” will be screened in the Conti Room. Written and directed by Kenneth Branagh, Belfast is a poignant story of love, laughter and loss in one boy’s childhood, amid the music and social tumult of the late 1960s. Buddy’s family lives in a largely Protestant district with a few Catholic families, but one day his community and everything he thought he understood about life is suddenly turned upside down. This PG-13 film is in English with subtitles for the hearing impaired. Everyone is welcome to join a discussion of the movie around 2:40 PM, moderated by library staff.
“Oceans of Possibilities” Afternoon Movie (Family Friendly)
August 10 @ 2 PM
Join us for Disney’s “Moana” in the Conti Room. Drop in and cool off!
Book Group (Adults)
August 11 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The book group will discuss “My Broken Language” by Quiara Alegria Hudes. In this memoir, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright tells the story of attempting to find the language that best fits her, along with the languages (English and Spanish) she heard throughout her childhood. Copies of the book will be available to check out at the front desk one month before the discussion. To join the book group, email rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
Book Group (Adults)
August 16 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The book group will discuss “My Own Words” by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a compilation of the former Supreme Court Justice’s finest writing, beginning with an editorial for her school newspaper and culminating with highlights from the Supreme Court’s 2016 term. Copies will be available to check out at the front desk one month before the discussion. To join the book group, stop by the reference desk or email RSVP@newprovidencelibrary.org.
“Oceans of Possibilities” Afternoon Movie (Family Friendly)
August 17 @ 2 PM
Join us for “Dolphin Tale” in the Conti Room. Drop in and cool off!
End of Summer Reading PARTY! (All Ages)
August 18 @ 2 PM – 4 PM
Attention all summer readers! Come to the library’s front lawn for crafts, games, treats and fun to celebrate summer reading. No registration required. In case of rain, a slightly modified event will be held in the Conti Room.
Knit/Crochet Night (Adults)
August 18 @ 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Drop by the Conti Room with a crochet or knitting project, and chat with the group while you work. To sign up for email reminders, call the library or email rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org.
SAT & ACT Practice Exams (Teens)
August 23 & 25 @ 5:00 PM
Take a practice SAT or ACT to prepare yourself for the real thing! Offered virtually, these test dates will begin with a live ZOOM kick off by The Princeton Review, and will be timed, as the real tests are. Take on your own computer at home, and receive scores immediately upon completion. If you can’t make the dates, you can still sign up and take it any time after the original test date, on your own schedule. Register for either or both exams. Email to register: NPMLTeens@gmail.com
SAT Practice Exam
Tuesday, August 23 @ 5:00PM
ACT Practice Exam
Thursday, August 25 @ 5:00PM
“Oceans of Possibilities” Afternoon Movie (Family Friendly)
August 24 @ 2 PM
Join us for “Free Willy” in the Conti Room. Drop in and cool off!
“Oceans of Possibilities” Afternoon Movie (Family Friendly)
August 31 @ 2 PM
Join us for “Dolphin Tale 2” in the Conti Room. Drop in and cool off!
kids for Storytime at the Library
IN-PERSON Storytimes are held outside when weather permits. In case of rain, morning outdoor storytime will be inside the library’s large Conti meeting room. Storytime schedule below will go through August 18. Look for new fall schedule in Sept!
Monday Summertime Stories with Ms. Debbie
All Ages @ 2:00 PM
Outdoor Summertime Stories for all ages! Bring a blanket to sit on outside on the front lawn for some fun with Ms. Debbie.
Tuesday Preschool Storytime with Ms. Cathy
4, 5, 6 yr olds @ 10:30 AM
Outdoor Storytime for big kids! Featuring stories, interactive rhymes, and movement! Everything you love about storytime! Join us outside for some fresh air and fun! Tuesday Evening (On the lawn in August)
Bedtime Stories with Miss Debbie
All Ages @ 7:00 PM
Get the kids in pjs & tune in to YouTube for some bedtime stories with Miss Debbie! Email NPMLChildrens@gmail.com to receive the link via email.
Thursday Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Anita
0-3 yr olds @ 10:30 AM
Outdoor Storytime for little ones! Bring your babies and toddlers for stories, rhymes and socialization. Bring a blanket to sit on outside.
*Note: No storytime Aug 22 through Sept 2.
