New Providence Memorial Library July 2023
July 1 – Sign up for July Teen Take & Make Craft (Teens)
Teens in grades 6-12 sign up for a Take & Make Craft to make your own beaded bracelets. Pickup will begin July 22. Email NPMLTeens@gmail.com to register.
July 6 @ 7 PM – 9 PM – Board Games at the Brewery (Adults)
Buy yourself a beer and play a board game in the back room at Untied Brewing! Mark and Elizabeth will introduce you to board games that go beyond the usual suspects you grew up playing. We’ll play easy, quick to learn games like Otrio, Ticket to Ride, Catan, Sushi Go, Mysterium, and King of Tokyo. A great way to meet other adults interested in board games. Ages 21+. Untied Brewing is located at 140 Spring Street in New Providence. Email RSVP@newprovidencelibrary.org to register.
July 6,13,20,27 @ 10:30 AM – Creative Writing Group (Adults)
Phyllis Kalb will provide writing prompts and encouragement every Thursday at 10:30 AM. To register, email RSVP@newprovidencelibrary.org.
July 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 1pm – Board on Thursdays (Teens)
Looking for a way to keep cool in the hot afternoons? A variety of board games will be set up in the Teen Area on Thursday afternoons. No registration needed.
July 8 @ 10 AM – 4 PM CRAFTERDAY (Children)
Come by the Coddington Room and use the materials and instructions that have been left out on the tables. Take home what you create. While supplies last! This program is made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library.
July 10 @ 6:30 PM – 9 PM – Batter Up – Let’s Talk Baseball (All Ages)
Baseball enthusiasts are invited to discuss teams, players and issues of the sport with other baseball fans. Now in its ninth year, this group of mostly seniors welcomes all ages to join the discussion. Email the library at rsvp@newprovidencelibrary.org to register.
July 11 @ 10:30 AM – 12 PM – Books & Bagels (Adults)
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. This program was made possible by NP Bagel Cafe and the Friends of the NPML. To sign up for email reminders, call the library or email RSVP@newprovidencelibrary.org.
July 11 @ 1 PM – 2:45 PM – Movie Matinee: “Women Talking” (Adults)
Do nothing. Stay and fight. Or leave. The women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with their faith in this PG-13 drama based on Miriam Toews’ novel of the same name. Movie screenings are made possible by support from the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library.
July 13 @ 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM – Brian Richards’ bGREAT Show (Kids & Families)
Come for an interactive magic and comedy show while learning how to be GREAT! Conti Room.
July 13 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM – Book Group: “The House in the Cerulean Sea” (Adults)
The book group will discuss “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune. Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world. Arthur Parnassus, the master of the orphanage where the children live, would do anything to keep those children safe. Copies available to check out one month prior to the discussion.
July 15 @ 3 PM – Bagpipes with Ian Rankine (All Ages)
The Reverend Ian Rankine will perform on the bagpipes. Originally from Scotland, Rev. Rankine is currently the pastor at the Pluckemin Presbyterian Church. He and his family have called New Providence home since 2006.This program was made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library.
July 18 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Book Group: “The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World” (Adults)
The book group will discuss “The Phone Booth at the End of the World” by Laura Imai Messina. Yui, who lost her mother and her daughter in the 2011 tsunami, hears about a man who has an old disused telephone booth in his garden. There, those who have lost loved ones find the strength to speak to them and begin to come to terms with their grief. Copies available to check out one month prior to the discussion.
July 19 at 10:30 AM – Good Tyme String Band (Kids & All Ages)
Join this string band for some toe tapping fun. All music lovers welcomed!
July 20 at 1 PM – Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It: Virtual Author Talk with Ethan Kross (Adults)
The most important conversation we have each day isn’t with our boss, spouse, or friends: it’s the one we have with ourselves. When facing a challenging task, our inner voice can motivate us and help us keep our focus. But often, we come up against the nagging voice that tells us we can’t do it or that people will laugh at us if we try. Ethan Kross is a world-class psychological scientist who has written a definitive guide to mastering self-talk. In Chatter, he uses a blend of cutting-edge science (from his own lab) and real-world case studies to help us harness the power of our inner voice. Register online at https://libraryc.org/newprovidencelibrary.
July 22 – Teen Bracelet Craft Pickup begins
July 22 @ 10 AM – 4 PM CRAFTERDAY (Children)
Come by the Coddington Room and use the materials and instructions that have been left out on the tables. Take home what you create. While supplies last! This program is made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library.
July 25 @ 1 PM – Cookbook Club (Adults)
Bring a cookbook or a recipe that you like to share with the group, or even cook and bring the dish itself if you’re feeling inspired! The library provides plates, utensils, napkins and a microwave to reheat dishes. This month’s theme is summer picnic favorites. To join, stop by the reference desk or email RSVP@newprovidencelibrary.org.
July 25 @ 6:35 PM – 8:05 PM – Read to a Dog (1st – 4th Graders)
Are you a new or developing reader? Practice your skills by reading to a therapy dog. To register your 15 minute slot, please email NPMLChildrens@gmail.com.
July 26 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Lego Club (Kids)
Lego Club is back and will meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month! Build a creation to fit the monthly theme or just free form. Themed creations will be on display in the children’s room until the following month.
July 27 @ 7 PM – “250 Years of Flight: From Horse & Buggy….to Moon Buggy” (Adults)
Engineer, author and lecturer Michael Czuchnicki will speak about the history of flight, from hot-air balloons to fighter jets and space flight. Michael Czuchnicki was formerly a technology executive at AIG and the American Stock Exchange and helped design Russia’s first credit card system. View his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@BeMoreBetter. You may choose to attend in person or via zoom. This program was made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library. To register, email RSVP@newprovidencelibrary.org.
July 27 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Knitting Workshop (3th grade – teen)
Learn to knit from seasoned knitters. Bring your own needles and yarn. Space is limited and registration is required. Email: NPMLChildrens@gmail.com
