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Rutherford Public Library
June Newsletter
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For more information, or to register for any of the programs below, visit the library or give us a call at
(201) 939-8600.
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Children's Summer Programs
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There will be many fun and exciting programs for children during July and August. Many of the programs offered will require advanced registration:
Saturday, June 24, 10am
in-person registration begins for Rutherford residents
Monday, June 26, 11am
phone registration for Rutherford residents will be accepted
Non-residents will be placed on a waiting list for programs, and may register beginning
Thursday, June 29, 11am
Be on the lookout for another email detailing all of the awesome programs that will be at the library this summer!
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Be sure to join our 2017 Summer Reading Program for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. We reward children with small prizes for continued reading throughout the summer. You may sign up anytime during the summer, but the sooner the better so that more prizes can be achieved!
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Coping with Caregiver Stress
Tuesday, June 20, 7pm
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Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease or other form of dementia can become an overwhelming experience. Often, caregivers neglect their own well-being because they are devoting so much time to the responsibilities of day-to-day caregiving.
The Rutherford Public Library will host a program that examines caregiver stress and offers coping strategies to become a healthier caregiver, presented by Alzheimer's New Jersey.
This program is rescheduled from its original date in March. There is no fee for attending this program, but pre-registration is required. To register, or for more information, please call Alzheimer's New Jersey at (888) 280-6055, online, or call the Rutherford Library.
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The Magic of Sharks!
Friday, June 23, 3:00pm
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Join us for our first official summer program! This shark-themed family magic show is packed with fun shark facts and tons of audience participation.
Recommended for ages 4-11.
This program is generously funded by our Friends of the Library. No registration is required.
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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 the June CoderDojo program which will be held:
Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children need to plan on attending all 3 days. Registration is required and is in progress now. If possible, please have child attend with a laptop.
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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 and Thursday mornings from 10:30am - 11am:
Wednesdays, June 7, 14
Thursdays, June 1, 8, 15
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Musical Mornings
Miss Fran will be at the library for singing, dancing, and fun on Fridays in June at 11:15am:
June 2, 9
For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
No registration required.
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Friday Afternoon Matinee
Friday, June 30, 2:00 - 3:15pm
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Children ages 4 and up are welcome to come and watch the recent box office hit "Storks." Bring a snack and a friend and have some afternoon fun to end the week. An adult caregiver must remain with any child under the age of seven for the duration of the movie. No registration is required.
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Crafty Kids
Children ages 4 and up are invited to make a Father's Day craft on Wednesday, June 14 at 3:45pm.
Registration is required and is now in progress.
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LEGOs
Building with LEGO blocks is a fun and creative program for children ages 4 and up on Thursday, June 29 from 3:00pm - 3:45pm. We'll provide the LEGOs, kids just need to bring their imagination!
Registration is required and is now in progress.
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We welcome back Rodney and Yogi, registered Bright and Beautiful therapy dogs, for our read-to-a-dog program. Rodney will be at the library with his owner on Tuesday, June 27 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm, and Yogi will be at the library with his owner on Monday, June 12 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. He enjoys listening to stories and never complains if it is not a perfect reading.
Registration is required and should be done by contacting Miss Jane at the Rutherford Library at (201) 939-8600 or by email at jane.tarantino@rutherford.bccls.org. Registration is now in progress.
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Rutherford residents, ages 18 and older, can now borrow mobile Wi-Fi hotspots from the library! These are great for those who may not have an internet connection at home, have temporarily lost their home connection (or ran out of data!), or even when traveling.
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Hotspots can be borrowed for two weeks at a time and can be reserved on the same page as museum passes.
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This three-session class will go over the different functions of Microsoft Word. Attendees should have some experience with working on a computer. Classes are free and will meet on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm:
June 13, 20, 27
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This three-session class is perfect for those who have never used a computer or don't have daily experience with it. We will start from scratch and teach you how to navigate a computer! Classes will be held on Thursday mornings at 11am: June 15, 22, 29
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Registration is suggested, but not required.
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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.
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Tuesday, June 27, 6:00pm
American Pastoral
An all-American college star and his beauty queen wife watch their seemingly perfect life fall apart, as their daughter joins the turmoil of '60s America. Starring Ewan McGregor, Jennifer Connelly, Dakota Fanning.
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Tuesday, July 25, 6:00pm
Arrival
When twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world, linguistics professor Louise Banks is tasked with interpreting the language of the apparent alien visitors. Starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker.
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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!
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Monday Evening Book Club
Meets monthly at 6:30pm
Monday, June 19
The Good Lord Bird / James McBride
Monday, July 17
Nemesis / Philip Roth
Monday, August 21
Girl Waits with Gun / Amy Stewart
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Knit One, Read Two
Meets monthly at 6:00pm
Bring your needlework!
Wednesday, June 7
I Still Dream About You / Fannie Flagg
Wednesday, July 5
Promise Me / Harlan Coben
Wednesday, August 2
A Thousand Splendid Suns / Khaled Hosseini
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Daytime Reading Group
@ the 55 Kip Center
Meets monthly at 1:30pm
Friday, June 30 @ Rutherford Library
Dear Committee Members / Julie Schumacher
Friday, July 28
Tender is the Night / F. Scott Fitzgerald
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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
The summer session will begin on Thursday, July 6. Registration is required and can be done in-person at the library.
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English Conversation Group
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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
No registration required.
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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.
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.
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"Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environment.
In the Garden, in its community, and well beyond, BBG inspires people of all ages through the conservation, display, and enjoyment of plants; with educational programs that emphasize learning by doing; and with research focused on understanding and conserving regional plants and plant communities."
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- 'Radiation' Lantana
- Fragrant White Waterlily
- Catmint
- Violet
- Mountain Laurel
- Climbing Rose
- Lily
- Hybrid Tea Rose
- Turnip
- Pitcher Plant
- Peony
- Grandiflora Rose
- Floss Flower
- Canada Lily
- Sacred Lotus
- Japanese Wisteria
- Poppy
- Hydrangea 'Endless Summer'
- Pineapple
- Heirloom Tomato
- Rose
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990 Washington Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 623-7200
subway: 2, 3 to Eastern Parkway - Brooklyn Museum Station; B, Q, S to Prospect Park Station (the B train does not run on weekends); 4, 5 to Franklin Avenue Station
bus: B45 to Washington Avenue; B48 to Eastern Parkway; 10 minute walk from Garden entrance: B16 to Empire Boulevard; B41 or B69 to Brooklyn Public Library; B43 to Washington Avenue; B49 to Eastern Parkway; B65 to Classon Avenue
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General Grounds:
Tuesday - Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 6pm
CLOSED Mondays (but open Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Columbus Day, 10am - 6pm)
CLOSED Labor Day
Last admission into the Garden is 30 minutes before closing time
Parking: Attended parking (for a fee) is available at 900 Washington Avenue.
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Full Access to the New York Times Online
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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.
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