April 2023 Newsletter

LITTLE SILVER LIBRARY

Newsletter

April 2023

Operating Hours

Monday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:30 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

April Library News

Hello, April!.

We hope you'll join us for one of the many special events we have planned for April. Read below for more information about our adult watercolor class with Carol Bruno, and our special events for kids and tweens.

We also have a special collection of Ukrainian crafts that will be in our display case this month. Please stop by to check it out!

Holiday Closings

The library will be closed for the Easter holiday on

Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8.

Adult Special Events

Beginner Mahjong Classes with Mary Tokanos

Mondays from

1:00-3:00 pm

Starting April 3

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Mahjong?

Join us every Monday afternoon to learn how. No prior experience is necessary.

Registration not required.

Now Showing at the Library

"A Man Called Otto"

Wednesday,

April 12 at 1 pm

Join us in the library to watch this film based on the bestselling book "A Man Called Ove," by Frederik Backman.

Watercolor Class with Carol Bruno

Wednesday, April 19 at 1:00 pm

Thursday, April 20 at 10:30 am

Little Silver watercolorist, Carol Bruno, returns to teach us how to paint hydrangeas using a plastic wrap technique.

Space is limited. Call to register.

Interior Design Tips to Pull a Room Together

Wednesday, April 26 at 1:00 pm

Lisa Walsh of Well Works Studio will draw on her many years experience in interior design to teach us the basic principles of space planning, paint color and finishing touches so you can pull a room together with ease and confidence.

Upcoming SPCA Collection

If You're Spring Cleaning, Please Save Linens

We will accept clean, gently used linens such as towels, sheets, fleece blankets, and other types of single layer blankets (no pillows, filled comforters or stuffed animals.)

We will also accept all types of unopened pet food for dogs, cats, small animals and even wildlife.

Children's Programming

Tween Program

Thursday,

April 20

after school.

Grades 5 and up

Join

Space is limited. Call 732-747-9649 to reserve your spot.

Tuesday Storytime

Join us every Tuesday for Story time.

There's no need to register ahead of time. Just pick a session to attend, and join Ms. Danya for stories and fun!

Children's Special Event

Spring Chick Plushie Project

Tuesday, April 4

from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm

Supplies are limited and registration is required. All participants must be 4 years or older.

Call 732-747-9649 to register.

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Signs of Spring Craft

Tuesday,

April 18 from 3:30-4:15 pm.

Ages 4 and up

Join local illustrator, David Udovic in making a Spring masterpiece!

Space is limited, and registration is required.

You may sign up in person or by phone starting April 4.

Take 'N Make Crafts!

Available in the Children's Room

Join

We've created "Take 'N Make Craft" kits for our littlest patrons to enjoy!

Available while supplies last!

Storywalk®

Coming to Sickles Playground in April

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

Our latest StoryWalk® book, "The Hidden Rainbow" by Christie Matheson will soon be on display Sickles Park playground!

This beautiful book teaches colors and counting, and describes how bees help flowers grow.

Little Silver Library has collaborated with Little Silver Recreation to bring another StoryWalk® book to our community.

Currently On Display: Ukrainian Crafts

Little Silver residents Luba and Walter Kasian have shared a collection of hand-decorated Easter eggs, woodcarvings, ceramics and embroidery from their native Ukraine.

Many of the exquisitely embroidered items were hand-crafted by family members.

The Kasians' beautiful and informative display will be in the library for the month of April.

Non-Fiction/History Book Club

Monday, May 15 at 6:30 PM

The Non-Fiction/History Book Club will be discussing "The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Passage of Power" by Robert A. Caro.

The group will meet on Monday, May 15 to discuss the second half of the book.

You may contact the library at 732-747-9649 to borrow a copy of the book.

Museum Passes

For more information on the museum passes that are available, click here.

Just a reminder, museum passes are available on a first come, first served basis. We cannot place a hold on the passes.

We recommend checking the museum website before you go to see if timed-entry reservations are required.

Little Silver Library https://www.littlesilverlibrary.org 732-747-9649