Special Programs & Events

September 17 — December 18

Special Programs | Special Events | Library Contests

Children read

Special Programs

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!
Thursday, October 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m.—Schedule your private 15-minute reading session with one of our therapy pets.
Saturday Pixar Movie @ the Library
Saturdays, 11 a.m. starting October 9.
Back to Top

Special Events

Friday, September 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
The Importance of Bees

A family friendly program presented by local resident and “Bee Keeper” Dick Johnson. ALL ages welcome!

 

Monday, September 20, 6:15 p.m.
Get Your Library Card Pajama Party

Celebrate September, the National Library Card Sign-Up Month, with library stories, craft, hot chocolate and cookies.

 

Friday, September 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Do You Have a Hat?

Get ready for the cold weather by making a no-sew fleece hat.

 

Saturday, September 25, 11 a.m.
Banned Book Week Presents Movie@ the Library

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, 1993, PG-13, 108 min.

 

Saturday, September 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Special Hispanic Heritage Story Time

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Hispanic folklore stories and crafts.

 

Monday, October 4, 6:30 p.m.
Miss Penny’s Puppet Show

Join us for a string puppets & marionettes show that engages and excites everyone, from age 1 to 101!

 

October 3-9
Fire Prevention @ the Library

Call the Library for more information.

 

Saturday, October 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Halloween Party

Scary stories, Halloween bingo, costume parade, treats, and more.

 

Craft Camp

November 4—Scrapbooking Workshop
11 a.m.-noon for ages 5-9
2:30-4 p.m. for ages 10-17

Get prepared for upcoming holiday season—make greeting cards, gift tags, picture frames, etc.

November 5—Denim Accessories Workshop
11 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 10-17

Bring your old jeans and turn them into fashionable accessories.

 

Tuesday, December 7, 2 p.m.
Polar Express—Book & Movie

Enjoy The Polar Express book by Chris Van Allsburg following by The Polar Express movie (2004, G, 100 min.).

 

School-Break Movies @ the Library

Monday, December 27, 2 p.m.Home Alone, 1990, PG, 103 min.
Tuesday, December 28, 2 p.m.Home Alone 2, 1992, PG, 120 min.

 

Back to Top

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.
Back to Top

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 with 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