Special Programs & Events

January 19 — May 15

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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!
Monthly, every second Tuesday of the month, 5-5:45 p.m.
One Stitch at a Time Learn basics of cross-stitching, embroidery, crocheting, knitting, and hand-sewing. For children 7 & up only—we will be working with sharp objects: needles, pins, scissors, etc.
Once a month 1/22, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, & 5/14—3:30-4:15 p.m.
Saturday Book & Movie—New!! Join us on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. for the original story and a book-based movie.
January 23rd, 10:30 a.m.—Cloudy with a chance of meatballs, 2009, PG, 90 min.
February 6th, 10:30 a.m.—Horton hears a who, 2008, G, 86 min.
February 20th, 10:30 a.m.—Cat in the hat, 2004, PG, 82 min.
March 6th, 10:30 a.m.—Jumanji, 1997, PG, 104 min.
March 20th, 10:30 a.m.—Madeline, 1998, PG13, 89 min.
April 10th, 10:30 a.m.—Shrek, 2001, PG, 93 min.
April 24th, 10:30 a.m.—Where the wild things are, 2009, PG, 104 min.
May 8th, 10:30 a.m.—Fantastic Mr. Fox, 2009, PG, 93 min.
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Special Events

Thursday, February 4th, 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. OR 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
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!

 

Saturday, February 27th, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Read Across America—Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party!

Enjoy Seuss stories, bingo, and craft. Refreshments will be served.

 

Tuesday, April 6th, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Fancy Nancy Tea Party

Join us for tea, cookies and your favorite Fancy Nancy stories. Come dressed up—all princesses and princes are welcome.

 

Friday, April 9th, 10:30-3:30 p.m.
Create Your Own Ugly Doll Workshop

for children 7 & up.

 

Monday, May 10th, 6:30 p.m.
How to Greet Other People’s Dogs—A dog safety program

for children 4 & up.

 

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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 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