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WARREN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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2
Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 908-754-5554 ext. 23,
.
Registration required for ALL programs (unless other-
wise noted).
Program dates and times subject to change. For complete program
information go to the library website:
or call the library.
The
Library will be closed September 2, November 28, 29.
CHILDREN PROGRAMS:
Registration for September and October programs
begins Monday, September 9, 9:30am online, in person or by phone. Registration
for November programs begins Monday, October 14.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES
Baby Time:
(
Pre-Walkers) Tuesdays, September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 9:45-
10:10
am.
No registration required.
Rhyme Time:
(
Walkers up to 30 months): Tuesdays, September 24, October 1, 8,
15, 22, 29, 10:30-10:55
am.
No registration required.
Toddler Storytime:
(
Ages 2-3½; born between 3/10 & 9/11)
Register once for the
entire 6-week series;
Wednesdays
OR
Thursdays, 10am. Wednesdays, Septem-
ber 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
OR
Thursdays, September 26, October 3, 10, 17,
24, 31.
Pre-School Storytime:
(
Ages 3½-5; born before 3/10)
Register once for the
entire 6-week series;
Thursdays, September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
OTHER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Drop-In Crafts:
(
Recommended for ages 3 and up)
No registration required.
Drop in anytime between the hours listed below. One craft per child–while supplies
last. Thursday, September 12, 3 -7pm
OR
Saturdays, September 14, October 26,
November 23, 10:30am-12:30pm
OR
Tuesday, October 29 3-7pm
OR
Wednesday,
November 20, 3-7pm.
Storytime Yoga:
(
Ages 5 and under) Tuesday, September 17, 10am, Friday, Octo-
ber 18, 10am.
WiiU Afternoon:
(
All ages) Monday, October 14, 1-4pm.
No registration required.
Magic Carpet Ride:
(
Grades K-2) Wednesday, September 18, Tuesday, October
15,
Thursday, November 14, 4pm.
Bird Buddies:
(
Ages 4-9) Wednesday, October 16, 7pm. Learn about birds. Make
a bird feeder to take home.
Hands-On Science - Liquids To Solids:
(
Grades 1-5) Saturday, October 19,
11
am. Make molded soap and churn butter from cream.
Someone’s In The Kitchen With…
(
Grades 3-5)
Please register for EACH ses-
sion you would like to attend.
Thursday, October 24, 4pm, Thursday, November
21, 2
pm.
*
Food will be prepared and served at this program.*
Meet The Author:
Please check the library’s website or call the library for details
about our newest series featuring area authors.
TEEN PROGRAMS:
All programs recommended for grades 6-12 unless otherwise
noted.
The Teen Space @ Warren Library is Undergoing a Transformation!
Become a
sponsor or donate to our project fund! Participate in the planning by joining the
Teen Advisory Board. Contact Linda Tripp, Young Adult Librarian, for more infor-
mation:
Teen Advisory Board:
Tuesdays, September 17, October 19, 7pm. Community
service hours will be awarded for attendance.
Teen Volunteer Nights:
Thursday, September 19, Monday, October 21, Wednes-
day, November 20, 7pm. Earn community service hours by volunteering in the
library.
Writing Your Best College Application Essay:
Wednesday, October 2, 7pm.
The Drumming Circle at Warren Library:
Saturday, October 12, 2pm. Explore
West African culture and traditional African rhythms. No musical experience nec-
essary; instruments will be provided.
WiiU Afternoon:
(
All ages) Monday, October 14, 1pm.
No registration required.
ADULT PROGRAMS:
Call 908-754-5554 ext. 64 for more information about Adult
Programs.
Mah Jongg Players’ Afternoons:
Tuesdays, September 3, 17, October 1, 8, 22,
29,
November 19, 26, 1-4pm. New players always welcome; knowledge of Mah
Jongg preferable.
No registration required.
New
Chess Club:
10
am-1pm every Friday, except November 29. Bring your chess
set and tell your friends!
No registration required.
Bridge in the Afternoon:
Mondays, September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21,
28,
November 11, 18, 25, 1-4pm. Knowledge of bridge preferable.
No registration
required.
Technology Tuesday:
Tuesdays, September 10, November 12, 1:30pm, October
8, 11
am. Questions about eBooks or downloading digital materials? Bring in your
device to these informal sessions lead by our librarians.
No registration required.
Challenges Small Businesses Face in Tough Economic Times:
Monday, Sep-
tember 16, 5pm.
Afternoon Book Club:
Thursdays, September 19, October 17, November 14,
1:30
pm. For more information, please call the Reference Desk at 908-754-5554 ext.
32.
New members always welcome.
No registration required.
Mozart at the Movies:
Saturday, September 21, 2pm.
Learn More About it - Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate:
Wednesday, Sep-
tember 25, 7pm. Talk on decision-making and communication processes and
options for passing on personal possessions (not financial assets) when moving,
down-sizing or at end-of-life.
Secrets to Mental Youth Part I:
Thursday, September 26, 10am.
Medicinal Plants of the Civil War:
Thursday, September 26, 7pm.
Fitness expert Joe Stein - “Leave the Cannoli, Take the Weights!”:
Saturday,
September 28, 2pm.
Evening Book Club:
Monday, September 30, 7:15pm. For more information,
please call the Reference Desk at 908-754-5554 ext 32. New members always wel-
come.
No registration required.
Creating a Shift in your Life:
Tuesday, October 1, 7pm.
Breast Health Awareness Month:
Thursday, October 3, 12:30pm.
The Secrets to Saying NO! Setting Healthy Boundaries:
Thursday, October 3,
7
pm.
Friends of the Library Fundraiser:
Saturday, October 5, 11am-2pm. Do you have
VHS tapes, 8 or 16mm movies, photos, slides or photo albums? Drop off those per-
sonal collections and DMM will professionally convert your media to DVDs. Twen-
ty percent of the proceeds will be credited to the Friends of the Warren Twp. Library.
Sugar Blues:
Tuesday, October 8, 7pm. Constantly craving sweets and want to
understand why? Learn how to gain control without deprivation.
American Elections & Foreign Policy:
Wednesday, October 9, 7pm.
African Drumming Circle:
Cross-generational program.
Saturday, October 12,
2
pm. All levels welcome to attend. Learn how to play the Djembe (pronounced
“
gem bay”)!
Program open to teens and adults only. Limited seating.
Author Jonathan Schuppe - “A Chance to Win”:
Saturday, October 19, 2pm.
Journalist Jonathan Schuppe talks about his book which chronicles the incredible
true story of Newark’s South Ward Little League team.
The Legendary Pine Barrens - Stories & Songs:
Wednesday, October 23, 7pm.
Adults only.
Secrets to Mental Youth Part II:
Thursday, October 24, 10am.
Learn more about it - Navigating the Medicare Maze:
Saturday, October 26,
10:30
am.
The Case of the Unknown Woman:
Saturday, October 26, 2pm. Discussion about
one of most intriguing murder mysteries of the 19th century.
Adults only.
Evening Book Club:
Tuesday, October 29, 7:15pm. For more information, please
call the Reference Desk at 908-754-5554 ext 32. New members always welcome.
No registration required.
Gotcha! Snapshots that Changed History:
Saturday, November 2, 2pm.
Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower, by actor David Emerson:
Thursday, Novem-
ber 7, 7pm. Find out about the politics, religion, economics, Native American rela-
tions, and social life of the first permanent settlement in New England.
Prohibition Gangsters! With author Marc Mappen:
Saturday, November 9, 2pm.
Unlock the Einstein within - A New Way of Thinking:
Tuesday, November 12,
7
pm. Aerobics for the Mind!
Identity Theft:
Wednesday, November 13, 7pm. Kevin Lynch,CSA, Society of
Financial Awareness.
“
A Life of my Own: Meeting Eleanor Roosevelt” with actress Linda Kenyon:
Saturday, November 16, 2pm.
Evening Book Club:
Wednesday, November 20, 7:15pm. For more information,
please call the Reference Desk at 908-754-5554 ext 32. New members always wel-
come.
No registration required.
Secrets to Mental Youth Part III:
Thursday, November 21, 10am.
Carnaby Street! The Music of the British Invasion:
Saturday, November 23,
2
pm. Join Chris Roselle for a fun concert.
WATCHUNG PUBLIC LIBRARY
12
Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ Phone 908-561-0117.
Hours Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday 10am-
4:30
pm, Saturday 10am-4:00pm. Registration required for
ALL
programs. All programs free. Register, in-person, by
telephone or online at
then go to
PROGRAMS for Watchung.
NOTE:
Program information
subject to change; check online for updated programs
and additions and for holiday and special closings.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS:
Music & Movement with Mommy & Baby:
(0-9
Months) Tuesday, September 24,
10:30
am.
Wompy’s World of Musical Play:
(6
months-3 years with Caregiver) Friday, Sep-
tember 6,
either
10
am
or
11
am.
IMPORTANT:
Choose
one
time only. This sign-up
for
September program only.
Wompy's World of Musical Play:
(6
months-3 years with Caregiver) Wednesday,
October 30
either
3
pm
or
4
pm.
IMPORTANT:
Choose
one
time only.
Stories for Twos with Elaine:
(24-35
Months with Caregiver - Child MUST BE 24
MONTHS old when program begins) Fridays, September 20, October 18, 10:30am.
Much More Fun for Munchkins Storytime:
(2 1/2-3
with Caregiver) Tuesdays,
September 10, October 29, 10:30am.
Miss June’s Room:
(4-6
years) Thursdays, September 5, October 3, 4pm.
Leisa’s Lollipop Hour:
(5-8
years) Wednesdays, September 25, October 23,
4:15
pm.
NOTE:
If you cannot attend, please respond to your email reminder or call
the library.
Baking and Books with Doug:
(6
years and up) Tuesdays, September 3, October
1, 4:15
pm.
Paper Plane Palooza!:
(7-10
years) Tuesday, October 8, 7pm. Create one of ours,
or fold your own.
Reader’s Theater:
(7-10
years) Monday, September 16, 7pm.
LEGO Club:
(
For Grades 1-5) Mondays, September 30, October 28, 7pm.
TEEN PROGRAMS
Teen Scavenger Hunt:
(
Grades 5-12) Wednesday, October 23, 7pm. Registration
requested.
Creating Friendship Bracelets:
(
Grades 6-12) Wednesday, October 16, 4pm. All
materials will be included.
Teen Action Group (TAG):
(
Grades 6-12) Wednesdays, September 11, October 9,
7
pm. You may earn community service hours. New members always welcome.
City of Bones Celebration:
(
Grades 6-12) Wednesday, September 4, 7pm. Spend
an evening in the shadowhunters world created by author Cassandra Clare.
ADULT PROGRAMS:
Nobody Owns the Sky - Four Fearless Female Flyers:
Wednesday, September
18, 7
pm. Presented by: Carol Simon Levin.
Sports Related Concussions - When Should I Worry?
Wednesday, September
25, 7
pm. An Educational Presentation.
ABCs of DNA:
Wednesday, October 2, 7pm. Presented by: Walter Choroszewski.
Lotus Flower Lantern Craft Workshop:
Thursday, October 24, 7pm. Presented
by: Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP). Registration required.
Watchung Writers Group:
Thursdays, 10:30am. Group goal is to stimulate better
writing. Occasional guest speakers. Questions? Contact Pat Rydberg at
Mah Jongg Club Of Watchung:
(
All Ages) Tuesday, September 3, 1pm. Mondays
and Tuesdays. Monday Mah Jongg Club of Watchung meets every Monday, 1pm
at Watchung when library is open. On either the third or fourth Monday of the
month (depending on holidays), Mah Jongg meets at 1:30pm. Tuesday Mah Jonng
Club of Watchung meets most Tuesdays. Contact Melanie Novello at Novel-
, for more information, or to receive evites for both clubs. No fee -
All welcome!
Book Discussion with the Watchung Group:
Thursdays, 7pm.
September 12,
The Eye of the Beast
by Terry Adams
October 10,
The Killer Angels
by Michael Shaara
Current Books Book Club:
Second Monday of the month, 7:30pm (with excep-
tions for holidays)
September 9, TBA
October 21,
The Black Count
by Tom Reiss
Social Action Nonfiction Book Club:
Third Thursday of the Month, 7:30pm for
books, 7pm for films.
September 19, 7pm,
FILM:
No Impact Man
October 17, 7pm,
FILM:
Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?
Tasty Bites and Books:
Mondays,12pm. Bring a bag lunch and share your
thoughts!
September 16,
The Warmth of Other Suns
by Isabel Wilkerson
October 28,
The Things They Carried
by Tim O’Brien
WARREN TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMISSION
46
Mountain Boulevard, Warren, 908-753-8000,
Fax 908-753-7768. Meetings are first Wednesday
of each month, 7pm, Warren Library.
Upcoming
Events:
Tennis Lessons:
(
Ages 4-adult) Beginning Sep-
tember 16, Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays,
once a week, 6 weeks. Either Municipal Courts or
Greenwood Meadows courts. Call Steve Levin at
908-338-3366
to determine what level to register for.
Cost: $100 a session.
Adult Coed Volleyball:
(18
+ and out of high school) Mondays, September 23 -
June 2, 7-10pm, Warren Central School. Must be a Warren, Watchung or Green-
brook resident to participate. Contact John Alapatt at (908) 647-4951 or rjalapatt@
yahoo.com
Adult Coed Basketball:
(18
+ and out of high school) Mondays, September 23 -
June 7, 7-10pm, Warren Middle School Gym. Must be a Warren, Watchung or
Greenbrook resident to participate. Contact Eric Cheshire at:
High School Rec Intramural Basketball:
(
FOR ANY 9-12th grader who lives in the
sending district area of WHRHS) Games - Monday, Wednesday or Friday nights,
Watchung Hills Regional High School, 7-8pm. Girls may also participate. For faster
sign ups, go to
click recreation, and sign up online with a cred-
it card. Sign-ups: October 1 - November 29 - NO EXCEPTIONS. Limited to 130 par-
ticipants.
Letters to Santa:
Nov. 18 - December 13. Children can drop off their letters at spe-
cially designated Red Santa “Letters to Santa” mailbox, in front of Municipal Build-
ing or mail to Warren Township Recreation, 46 Mountain Blvd. Warren, NJ 07059.
Always looking for volunteers - contact us about
opportunities.
For more information contact Recreation Director,
Eleanora Hermann, ext. 270, or email ehermann@war-
rennj.org. To register, email
or
visit our website at
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