Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library June 2023
TOT PROGRAMS (ages 0-5)
LET’S PRETEND! STORY TIME/PLAYGROUP (FRIDAY 06/02 11:00AM) Explore stories, gain social skills and learn preschool basics with Miss Faith.
BOOKS & BADGES (WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM) Children will have a chance to build vocabulary and enjoy a book and craft with our officers from the RPPD.
BOOKS, BUBBLES, & BREAKFAST (TUESDAY 06/27 11:00AM) Join us on the front lawn for a snack, story time, and lots of bubble fun! Bring a blanket or towel to sit on.
KIDS PROGRAMS (age 5-11)
GRADES K-2 BOOK CLUB (FRIDAYS 06/23 & 06/30 11:00AM) Gather for a story and review the basics of storytelling.
GRADES 3-5 BOOK CLUB (MONDAY 06/26 2:00PM) Learn about famous people and events using our “Who Is/Was” and our “What was” non-fiction books with Miss Faith.
*** LET’S INVESTIGATE (FRIDAYS 06/23 & 06/30 2:00PM) Join us as we learn how to tell the difference between what’s exaggerated, made up, and what’s real. Can you tell fact from fiction? At the end of this 6-week series you’ll be an official fake news spotter! Grades 3-5
LEGO CLUB (SATURDAY 06/03 11:00AM, WEDNESDAY 06/28 3:30PM) Use the library’s LEGO bricks to build your own creations. Check the calendar for dates.
FAMILY EVENTS
PAJAMA STORY TIME (THURSDAYS 6:30 PM) Bring your favorite stuffed animal, wear your pajamas and join Miss Joyle for a cozy bedtime story and craft.
ANDY THREE RAVENS SUMMER KICKOFF (SATURDAY 06/10 11:00AM) Join us for our summer reading kickoff event, celebrating our theme of “All Together Now” with a special performance from Andy Three Ravens!
INTERNATIONAL KNITTING DAY (SATURDAY 06/10 11:00AM) Join the knitting club for worldwide knit/crochet on a public day on the library lawn.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT (MONDAY 06/26 4:00PM) Bring the family, wear your pajamas and join us for a snack and movie in our program room.
ALPACAS (THURSDAY 06/22 3:00PM) Come learn about alpacas from Out Of Sight Alpacas as we kick off our summer reading program.
TEEN/TWEENS PROGRAMS (AGES 11+)
Teen Book Club (Thursday 06/29 3:00pm) Put your investigating skills to the test with a mystery by Agatha Christie
ADULT PROGRAMS
*** ADULT CRAFTING CLASS (TUESDAY 06/06 6:00PM) Discuss The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes while you make your own coaster! Adults only! Only 15 spots available!
KNITTING CLUB (Wednesdays 1:00 – 3:00 PM) Knit and crochet winter hats and scarves to donate to charities.
QUILTING CLUB (2nd + 4th Thursdays 1:00 – 3:00 PM) Try out new quilting patterns with friends.
ESL FOR ADULTS (Thursdays 11:00AM- 12:00PM) Learn basic English with Anthony.
ESL FOR ADULTS (THURSDAYS 5:30PM-6:30PM) Learn basic English with Professor D’apra.
***ADULT BOOK CLUB (THURSDAY 06/29 5:00PM) Join our librarian Jackie in discussing Charmaine Wilkerson’s Black Cake. Please read the book beforehand so you can share your thoughts!
TECH HELP- (Mon-Fri 10-5) Available in Spanish or English. Appointments available, walk-ins welcome.
SUMMER FUN
SUMMER HOURS (JUNE 12TH-SEPTEMBER)
Monday: 10:00am-8:00pm / Tuesday: 10:00am- 5:00pm / Wednesday: 10:00am- 5:00pm / Thursday: 10:00am- 8:00pm / Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm
CLOSED Saturday/Sunday
SUMMER THEME- ALL TOGETHER NOW
This year’s theme is all about coming together to celebrate our differences by embracing the concepts of unity, friendship, and treating others well. Our goal is to inspire all ages to experience all that our library and the Roselle Park community has to offer.
SUMMER READING (06/22- 08/17)
Stop by to pre-register for our annual summer reading program starting Thursday, June 1st. The Summer Reading Program is for all Roselle Park residents ages 4-99+
LIBRARY SERVICES
Notary Services – Monday through Thursday @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fax, Copy, Print, & Scan Services: Available during library hours
Free WIFI
PROGRAMS MARKED *** HAVE LIMITED SPOTS! Registration is strongly encouraged. Limited spots available for programs marked with *** Visit the circulation desk or call to register.
