Special Programs & Events

January 23 — May 19

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Special Programs

Lego Club—New!!for children ages 6-12. Come & build something and see what others are building. Your creations will be displayed in the Library till next meeting.
Every Wednesday, 3:15-4 p.m. and special Saturdays, 1/28, 2/25, 3/31, & 4/28, 10:30 a. m.-12 p.m.
We are looking for Lego blocks donations.
My Very First Book Club—New!!, Grades K-2. A monthly program in which children learn about books written by famous children’s authors and participate in discussion and fun activities.
Tuesdays, 1/31, 2/28, 3/27, & 4/24, 6-7 p.m.
After School Chess Club. Join João Nolau for a 45-minute chess practice.
Mondays, 3:15-4 p.m.
Crochet Club—New!! for children 8 & up.
1/26, 2/23, 3/22, & 4/19 , 3-4 p.m.
Holiday Crafts—New!! Pre-registration is required for all craft programs.
Valentine’s Day Craft—2/2, 4-4:45 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Craft—3/1, 4-:45 p.m.
Mothers’/Fathers’ Day Craft—5/3, 4-4:45 p.m.
School-break Crafts—New!! Pre-registration is required for all craft programs.
Recycling Craft—turn something old and well used into something new and exciting—2/22, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Dress Your Barbie for a Rainy Day workshop—4/9, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Backpack Buddies—make a bookmark, a book cover, etc.—4/11, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
One Craft at a Time Join us for a series of workshops for children ages 7-15.Pre-registration is required for all craft programs.
Thursdays, 2/16, 3/15, 4/19, & 5/17, 4-4:45 p.m.
ScoutRead to the Dog - In memory of Scout—the Library Dog—who passed away in April 2008.
Improve your reading skills and become a confident reader. Must sign up!
Thursdays, 2/9,3/8, 4/12, & 5/10, 4-5 p.m.—Schedule your private 15-minute reading session with one of our therapy pets.

Special Events

Thursday, February 9, 1:30-2:15 or 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Celebrate February, the National Dental Health Month, with Dr. R. Glenn Rosivack & His Dental Health Magic Show

Learn the importance of brushing, flossing, and proper dental habits while watching him perform magic. Appropriate for children ages 3-9. Handouts and gifts for all!

 

Tuesday, February 21, 6-7 p.m.
When the Library Lights Go Out—First Stuffed Animal Library Sleepover

Bring your stuffed animal friends to the storytime and leave them at the library for a sleepover. What do you think they will be doing all night?..

 

Saturday, March 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Read Across America—Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party!

 

April 9-12, 2012
National Library Week Celebration,

First Library Chess Tournament. Children and adults of all ages are welcomed!
Monday, 04/09, 12-2 p.m.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and other stories by Laura Joffe Numeroff. Join us for delightful stories, craft, and cookies.
Tuesday, 04/10, 1:30-2:30p.m.
National Library Workers’ Day—The libraries work because we do! Meet & greet the library staff. Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, 04/10, 2-6 p.m.
Library Craft Day.
Special Craft Program—Wednesday, 04/ 11, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Drop by to make a bookmark—All day
National D.E.A.R Day - National Drop Everything and Read Day— Meet Library Board members, Friends, and the Mayor and council members as they read to the Roselle Park children.
Thursday, 04/12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Board Games Afternoon. Love the books, come and play Book-opoly, Seuss Bingo, and other board games.
Friday, 04/13, 12-1 p.m.

 

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Library Contests

I Love My Library YouTube Contest
Email us a link to your YouTube video at rpvm.library@gmail.com. The best video clip will be posted on the Library home page.
Maggie Mae enjoing The Last Puppy
Maggie Mae enjoying THe Last Puppy.
Picture Your Pet Reading Contest
Submit a picture of your pet reading (even a stuffed one) for our photo gallery. Bring an 8x10 photo or email us a picture file from your digital camera at rpvm.library@gmail.com.
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Parents are encouraged to participate with their children in story time programs. In any case, parents are required to remain in the building while their children are attending a program.

Children younger than ten years MUST be accompanied by an adult (18-year old or older) at all times.

404 Chestnut Street, Roselle Park, NJ 07204;
908-245-2456; 908-245-9204(fax); rpvm.library@gmail.com