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Maplewood Memorial Library Happenings - August 2023

Schools and Libraries

August 2, 2023

From: Maplewood Memorial Library

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

YARN & FIBER ARTS GROUP

Saturday, August 12 10-noon at Hilton Branch
A casual gathering for crafters who do creative things with yarn or fabric. Bring your projects. All skill levels welcome.

BAKING WITH MAPSO SWEET

Monday, August 7 6:30 pm at HIlton Branch
What do lemon curd and chocolate ganache have in common? They both make delicious fillings for a quick and easy summer dessert. Learn how to make them and then fill mini tart shells topped off with fresh fruit. Once you have mastered these two, the possibilities are endless! Drop in

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASSES

July and August at Hilton Branch Library
Practice your English language skills in a small group of other English language learners. REGISTER HERE.

TEEN AUGUST PROGRAMS

Make Waffles and Fruit Salad [Summer Teen Tuesdays]
Aug 1 A simple treat for the summer heat.

Tweens and Teens' Chess Group
Aug 2 & 9 Whether you're a complete beginner or trying to hone your skills, this chess group is for you!

Anime/Manga Trivia Contest [Summer Teen Tuesdays]
Aug 8 Team up and test your knowledge.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

 - All Children's programs are held at Hilton Branch
 - Unless otherwise noted, programs are drop-in
 - All children must be accompanied by an adult
 - Programs designed for families & not camps or preschool groups

NIGHT OWLS

Aug 1 @ 6:30 pm For ages 4 - 7 with a participating adult
Fun nature-themed stories and related activities for early elementary school age children.

BOOK PARTY WITH SNACKS!

Aug 2 @ 4pm For grades 4-5 A fun party, with snacks! Talk about books. Bring a book you like. Join us to share your favorite titles and to find your next good book.

LAPSIT STORYTIME

Aug 3 @ 10:30 am For ages birth to 18 months — with a participating adult
We welcome caregivers/parents to experience a lively storytime with songs and rhymes that foster a love of reading.

ART ON THE LAWN KIDS: Veggie Sushi

Aug 3rd @ 6:30pm Designed for school-age children, but open to the whole family.

BOOGIE WOOGIE BABIES

Hilton Branch lawn (indoors if weather is bad) - Friday Aug 4th at 10:30am
For kids under the age of 6 and their caregivers/parents
A funky fun joyful music & movement class for babies, toddlers, with adults, led by Ms. Tiffany! Dress in comfortable exercise clothes.

LIBRARY HOURS

Adult Services: 129 Boyden Ave
Children's/Teen Services: 1688 Springfield Ave.
973-762-1688
Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm