Summit Public Library November 2021
Programs for Adults
Start, Manage, and Grow Your Business
Tuesday, November 2nd from 9:30 -10:30 am
small business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to attend Using Reference Solutions to Start, Manage, and Grow Your Business. Learn how to use this database to create a business plan, discover new opportunities, and find new customers. Live only. Please wear face masks. Registration required.
Volunteer Fair
Sunday, November 7th from 1:30-4:30 pm
Open to older teens and adults looking for volunteer opportunities. No registration—just come and talk with the many organizations looking to recruit volunteers! Please wear face masks.
Career Transitions and Marketing Your Background to a New Industry
Tuesday, November 9th from 7-8:30 pm
Learn from job search and career management expert John Crant the secrets recruiters use to showcase and spotlight their candidates. He will demonstrate how you can use these techniques in your job search and get results. Registration required.
Radiance Chamber Ensemble
Sunday, November 14th from 2-3 pm
come listen to the classical and light music from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries performed by the Radiance Chamber Ensemble. The group consists of Herb Steiner and Michael Schneider on violins, Peggy Reynolds on viola, Charles Sachs on cello, and Joan Baldwin on piano. The program is made possible, in part, by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Indigenous Music in the 21st Century
Tuesday, November 16th from 7-8:15 pm
celebrate the varied tapestry of today’s Native American music by attending Indigenous Music in the 21st Century. This program, which will be delivered via Zoom, introduces Indigenous America’s greatest musical artists. Presented by Craig Harris, a music historian, educator, storyteller, and radio show host. Registration required.
The End of Globalization?
Wednesday, November 17th from 7-8:30 pm
attend our final Great Decisions class of the year- The End of Globalization? With the passing of the Brexit vote and Donald Trump’s America First doctrine, protectionist policies have become more prevalent, challenging globalization. What is globalization and how will it be affected by protectionist trade policies? How will the United States and the world be affected by such policies? Is globalization really at an end, or in need of a refresh? Live only. Registration required.
Book Talk with Debbie!
Thursday, November 18th, from 11 am-12 pm
get the inside scoop on what’s hot and what’s not in new releases and attend Book Talk with Debbie! Librarian and book aficionado Debbie Abrams will present this popular program. Feel free to share your own picks and pans—or just attend and come away with a list of new books to read. Zoom only. Registration required.
Trivia Night
Friday, November 19th from 7-8:30 pm
Mary Piekarski will be hosting her popular Trivia Night! G-rated fun for adults. Zoom only. Registration required.
College Funding Workshop
Tuesday, November 30th from 7-8 pm
join Jodi Bloom from Cornerstone College Solutions for a College Funding Workshop. This workshop will teach you how to reduce your overall out-of-pocket expenses and figure out how to pay for college without jeopardizing retirement. You’ll learn the “ins and outs” of the financial aid system and how to maximize what your student receives, identify myths and avoid common errors that can cause you to overpay for school, find out how to obtain discounts from colleges & universities even if you won’t qualify for “need-based” financial aid, develop a comprehensive college plan with proven strategies & financial alternatives to meet your family’s unique goals and cost requirements, and determine how to find the best college match for your children. Open to adults and interested students in high school. Via Zoom. Registration required.
Special Programs for Kids
Celebrate Diwali
Saturday, November 13th from 2-3:30 pm
learn about Diwali, a festival of lights that is celebrated in India and by many Indians living in the United States. Our program, Celebrate Diwali, will teach you the customs and participants will learn how to make special lanterns to celebrate this holiday. Open to students in grades 1-5. In person. Please wear face masks.
Turkey Paint and Sip!
Saturday, November 20th from 11 am-12 pm
join Ms. Lisa for a special Turkey Paint and Sip! We’ll enjoy special snacks and learn how to paint a festive turkey scene. Open to grades K-5. In person. Please wear face masks.
You can visit our website at summitlibrary.org and go to the Events tab at the top of the homepage or call the library at 908-273-0350, option 3 to register directly with one of our librarians. Note, since many of the library’s programs are currently being delivered via Zoom (or Zoom/Live). You’ll receive a Zoom link in your email, typically the day before and the day of the start of the program. All live programs are subject to change based on Health Department guidance.
