YOU'VE REQUESTED IT - HERE IT IS!

Over the last few months we've been asking the community for input about the Library.  One frequent request was to have a Library newsletter sent out as an email.  We listened!  Here's our premiere issue.  We have some great programs coming up for both adults and kids.  For the most up-to-date information, please continue to refer to the Library's website or follow us on both Facebook and Twitter.  

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UPCOMING EVENTS
ADULT PROGRAMS

AN AFTERNOON OF
SPANISH MUSIC

Sunday
February 22, 2015
3:00 pm
 

The Verona Public Library is pleased to offer a concert by some very accomplished musicians.  The performance will showcase Spanish-influenced compositions ranging from Piazzolla, Albeniz, and Rodrigo to Chick Corea, featuring two pianos and a guitar: Alex Valencia on guitar, Shiho Vogel and Jos� Bevi� on piano. 

 

Valencia, who began playing the guitar 13, trained at the Academia Superior de Artes de Bogot� in Colombia before earning a degree in guitar performance from Kean University. He has performed in master classes for guitarists such as Jason Viauex and Kevin Gallaguer. Vogel holds a doctorate of musical arts degree in piano performance from Michigan State University, and is a founding faculty member and executive director of the Lindeblad School of Music. Bevi� graduated from the Valencia Conservatory of Music and earned a doctor of music degree from Florida State University. He is a professor of music at County College of Morris in Randolph. 
 

The event is Sunday, February 22 at 3 p.m. in the Library's Meeting Room. Call 973-857-4848 for more information. 


 

Sponsored by the Friends of
the Verona Public Library

PAINTINGS OF OLD VERONA

Tuesday
March 3, 2015
7:30 pm 

Please join Historian Robert L. Williams on Tuesday evening March 3rd as he presents a display of artwork of historic buildings and places in Old Verona. The paintings were commissioned by Mr. Williams by noted artists Mike Jaroszko of Montgomery, New York and Robert Allan Lahm of East Durham, New York.

Each painting was carefully and painstakingly created from historical photographs with strong attention to detail. Included will be paintings of the Verona Schoolhouse, the original building of the Newark City Home where Verona High School now stands, the grist mill at Verona Lake, and a small grouping of the old homesteads around Verona including the Williams Homestead on Claremont Avenue. Mr. Williams will explain the history of each building in detail. 

You will not want to miss this event! For more details, contact Robert Williams at bobwilliams710@yahoo.com.


CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

LUCINDA'S MAGICAL
YOGA ADVENTURE,
BY BETTY LARREA
 
Saturday
February 28, 2015
11:00 am

 

Children will go on a magical yoga adventure with Lucinda, as they pretend to "be" the animals and characters they meet in the story.  All they need is a little imagination to discover their connection to themselves, their bodies and the world around them.  

 

Author Betty Larrea, a Yoga Alliance certified yoga instructor will read the book and guide children through the yoga poses, breathing and relaxation exercises.

 

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and will be signed by the author after the yoga book reading.  

 

Event is for children ages 2 through 9 and their families.

READ ACROSS AMERICA
CELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAY 
OF DR. SEUSS WITH
POLKA DOT!

Saturday
March 7, 2015
11:00 am

Verona favorite POLKA DOT (A.K.A.Ron Albanese) will help us celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with great stories and silly antics!
You won't want to miss it!  Sponsored by the Friends of the Verona Public Library.


ONGOING EVENTS
Check our Events Calendar for the latest information!
FRIDAY AFTERNOON MOVIES - 1:00 PM
Join us for popcorn & a movie every Friday afternoon!  
We'll be selecting recently released titles for your viewing pleasure.  

COMING IN MARCH 
2015 Oscar Contenders

March 6:  The Grand Budapest Hotel (rated R)

March 13:  Boyhood (rated R)

March 20:  The Theory of Everything (rated PG-13)

March 27:  Birdman (rated R)

*Titles may be subject to change
 
CHILDREN'S STORY TIMES & CRAFTS
ONGOING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES!
Next session begins February 23, 2015 


SONGS & STORIES FOR BABIES & TODDLERS 
Mondays & Tuesdays 
10:00 am

PRESCHOOL SONGS & STORIES
Wednesdays
10:00 am

AFTER-SCHOOL CRAFT
For ages Kindergarten & up
Fridays
3:30 pm

Stop by the Children's Department or call for more information:  
973-857-4848
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