December 2021 Newsletter
Programs & Events
Coloring Club for Adults
Tuesday - December 7, 2021
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Hosted at the Library
We'll supply the coloring books, colored pencils, snacks, drinks, and relaxing environment! All you need to do is come ready to color away some stress and maybe do some light chatting!
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The Club meets the 1st Tuesday of every month!

​New members are always welcome!
Monday Afternoon Book Club
December 13, 2021
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM **
Hosted at the Library
Join us for a great discussion of Christmas at the Island Hotel by Jenny Colgan (and some light refreshments).

Copies of the book are available for pickup at our circulation desk. Call or email us to reserve a copy today!

Interested? For questions or to register please email susan.kowalski@wallington.bccls.org

**Please note the time change.**
Children's Classic Christmas Storytime
Wednesday - December 15, 2021
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Hosted at the Library
Children grades K-5 are invited to our Classic Christmas Storytime! Let's celebrate with reading from our classic Christmas favorites, music, crafts, and eggnog!

Registration is required and space is limited.
Eating Healthy for the Holidays
Thursday - December 16, 2021
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Hosted at the Library
Adults of all ages are invited to come listen to a talk about eating healthy for the holidays. Registered Dietician Stephanie Sass from the Shoprite of Wallington will be at the Library to talk about eating healthy during this time of year. There will also be a Q&A session after the talk.

Registration is required.
    
For more information or to register please email susanna.beck@wallington.bccls.org   
Reading to Rosie
Friday - December 17, 2021
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Hosted at the Library
All children ages 3 and up are invited to come to the Library to read to our friend Rosie! Rosie is a therapy dog who loves being read to!
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Rosie loves hanging out with us so much that she will be back at the Library the 3rd Friday of every month!
 
Registration is required for this event and space is limited. Be sure to sign up soon!
 
To register for the event or if you have questions please email miguel. valentin@wallington.bccls.org
More Fun December Stuff!
Happy Holidays Everyone!
The Library's Holiday Schedule is as follows:
Thursday, December 23rd: OPEN (Grab those last minute items!)
Friday, December 24th: CLOSED (Safe travels to all, especially Santa!)
Saturday, December 25th: CLOSED (Merry Christmas!)
Friday, December 31st: CLOSED (Get ready to ring in the New Year!)
Saturday, January 1st : CLOSED (Happy New Year!)
Check Out Some New Releases Hitting Shelves in December! & Visit Us to Find Even More!
by Jean Meltzer
Release Date: N/A
Genre: Holiday Romance
Age: Adult
by Allison Brennan
Release Date: 12/28/2021
Genre: Thriller
Age: Adult
by Charlie Donlea
Release Date: 12/28/2021
Genre: Thriller
Age: Adult
by Alicia Jasinska
Release Date: 12/28/2021
Genre: Fantasy
Age: Teen
by J.K. Rowling
Release Date: N/A
Genre: Holiday Fantasy
Age: Middle Grade
by Craig Smith
Release Date: 12/28/2021
Genre: Picture Book
Age: Children
DID YOU KNOW...

Metropolitan Plant and Flower Exchange has generously agreed to donate $10 to BCCLS for every sale of $50 or more at their locations in Fort Lee, Paramus, & West Orange? This donation goes toward the BCCLS scholarship fund, which provides BCCLS Librarians with tuition assistance!

Metropolitan Plant and Flower Exchange has quality items at reasonable prices. Did you want to send your aunt a holiday centerpiece? Need some gifts for friends or co-workers? Metropolitan has other items besides just plants and flowers such as candles, lotions, and even firewood! 

So check a whole bunch of gifts off of your list and
help out the BCCLS scholarship fund!

(presented at time of purchase)
Wallington's JFK Memorial Library
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