Rutherford Public Library December Newsletter

Christmas: Saturday, Dec. 23: 10am - 4pm Sunday, Dec. 24: CLOSED Monday, Dec. 25: CLOSED Tuesday, Dec. 26: CLOSED New Year: Saturday, Dec. 30: Early close at 1:00pm Sunday, Dec. 31: CLOSED Monday, Jan. 1: CLOSED

Garden State Ballet presents The Nutcracker at the Rutherford Library Saturday, December 16, 1pm Garden State Ballet will hold its annual performance of "The Nutcracker" at the Rutherford Library on Saturday, December 16th beginning at 1pm. Light refreshments will follow. Admission is free and all are welcome! For more information, or to register for any of the programs below, visit the library or give us a call at (201) 939-8600.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Zumba for Kids Tuesday, December 19, 4:00pm

Wear your sneakers, get active, and move to your favorite music! For kids ages 6-11 Registration is required and priority is given to Rutherford residents.

The Caboose Mystery Friday, December 15, 4:00pm

Full Effect Productions presents "The Caboose Mystery." Join us for a train themed family magic show and search for clues to solve a mystery with Steve the Magic Conductor. This program is for kids ages 4 through 11. No registration is required. We thank the Friends of the Library for their generous funding of this program.

Robotics Workshop

Children ages 8, 9, and 10 years old are invited to participate in our robotics workshop! During these workshops, students will follow step-by-step instructions to construct and code their robots using suggested programs with LEGO Robotics Kits and laptops. Students will learn engineering and robotics concepts as well as cooperation and teamwork.  This program will be conducted on Wednesday, December 13 and  20 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm. If you are registering for this program, you need to be able to attend both days. Registration is now in progress and space is very limited, so register early!

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Drop-In Story Time Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Make new friends and get ready for reading. For children from infants to 5 years of age and their parents or caregivers. No registration required. Story time will be held on Wednesday & Thursday mornings from 10:30am - 11am : Wednesdays  December 6, 13, 20 Thursdays December 7, 14, 21

Musical Mornings with Guitar Bob For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Come by for singing, dancing, and fun! No registration is required. Friday mornings  from 11:15am - 11:45am: Friday, December 1, 8, & 15

Paws to Read

We welcome back Rodney and Yogi, registered Bright and Beautiful therapy dogs, for our Paws to Read program.  Yogi will be visiting our library on Tuesday, December 12 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Rodney will be at the library on Tuesday, December 19  from 4:00pm - 5:00pm .

Children who are able to read at least a little bit and would like to be able to practice their reading skills are invited to sign up for a 15 minute time slot with Rodney or Yogi. Parents may, of course, accompany their child during their time with the dog.  Registration is required and can be done by contacting Mrs. Tarantino at the library at (201) 939-8600 or by email at Jane.Tarantino@Rutherford.BCCLS.org. Registration is in progress.

Our CoderDojo program teaches children how to code and develop computer programs and games, and to explore technology in an informal and creative environment. Children ages 6-10 years old are invited to attend our December CoderDojo program which will be held on: Thursday, December 7, 14, & 21 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children need to plan on attending all 3 days. Registration is required and in progress now. If possible, please have child attend with a laptop.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Tech Tutor Call for an appointment (201) 939-8600 Looking to maximize free content for your tablet, Kindle, or smart phone? We are providing free, personalized instruction on downloading free e-books, e-magazines, audiobooks, music, and movies to personal devices. Librarian can also assist with research, setting up e-mail accounts, and basic computer instruction.

Free Film Screening

Wednesday , December 27, 6:00pm Love the Coopers The intertwined stories of four generations of Coopers unfold right before the annual family reunion on Christmas Eve. Starring Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, John Goodman.

These free film screenings will be shown in the Library's Glass Room and are sponsored by The Friends of the Library of Rutherford . No registration required. Join us!

Join a Book Club!

Monday Evening Book Club Meets monthly at 6:30pm Monday, December 11 One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich / Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

Knit One, Read Two Meets monthly at 6:00pm Bring your needlework! Wednesday, December 6 Five Days at Memorial / Sheri Fink

Daytime Reading Group @ the 55 Kip Center Meets monthly at 1:30pm Friday, December 1* A Spool of Blue Thread / Anne Tyler *December 1st meeting will be at the Rutherford Library

ESL Classes Our free ESL classes are intended for beginner to intermediate level students and are taught by a certified ESL instructor. Class size is limited. Classes meet on: Tuesday & Thursday mornings: 10:00am - 11:00am ESL classes will end  Thursday, December 14 and begin again on Tuesday, January 16 . Registration is required and can be done in-person at the library.

English Conversation Group English language learners are invited to attend the English Conversation Group, which provides a good opportunity to practice spoken English in an informal group setting. The conversation group meets on: Monday mornings  - 10:00am - 11:30am Thursday afternoons - 1:00pm - 2:30pm The English Conversation Group will continue to meet through December and January. No registration required.

Museum Pass Program

Rutherford residents, the Rutherford Public Library has partnered with 15 museums to provide free entry passes which you may check out with your library card. Aviation Hall of Fame of New Jersey Brooklyn Botanic Garden Children's Museum of Manhattan The Frick Collection Grounds for Sculpture Guggenheim Museum Imagine That!!! Children's Museum Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Montclair Art Museum Morris Museum Museum of Modern Art Museum of the City of New York Newark Museum New-York Historical Society Museum & Library South Street Seaport Museum   Passes can be reserved up to 60 days in advance by calling the library at (201) 939-8600 or online .   This program is made possible with the generous support of The Friends of the Library of Rutherford.

MUSEUM HIGHLIGHT

"The Montclair Art Museum , together with its Vance Wall Art Education Center, engages our diverse community through distinctive exhibitions, educational programs, and collections of American and Native American art. Our mission is to inspire and engage people of all ages in their experience with art, including the rich inter-cultural and global connections throughout American history, and the continuing relevance of art to contemporary life."

Current & Future Exhibitions

Charles E. Burchfield: Weather Event - through Jan. 7, 2018 Philemona Williamson: Metaphorical Narratives - through Jan. 7, 2018 Inspired by Matisse: Selected Works from the Collection - through July 29, 2018 Undaunted Spirit: Art of Native North America - through July 1, 2018 Basket Mania: Collecting Native American Basketry in the Late Victorian Era - through July 1, 2018 Native American Art Collection Installation of Pueblo Indian Pottery - ongoing

if you go...

Montclair Art Museum 3 South Mountain Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042 (973) 746-5555 Free parking is available in the Museum's parking lot Hours: Mon. & Tue.: closed Wed. - Sun.: 12pm - 5pm Holiday Hours : Dec. 24: 12pm - 3pm Dec. 25: CLOSED Dec. 31: 12pm - 3pm Jan. 1: CLOSED

Full Access to the New York Times Online

Rutherford residents can now read the New York Times online at home using this special access code from the Rutherford Public Library! Visit nytimes.com/redeemaccess and enter code 3dc09b5eec333834 to redeem your 72 hours of full access (the code is reusable after the 72 hours).  To activate your subscription, you'll need to log in or register first . Questions? Give us a call at (201) 939-8600 or stop in.