Library Events for September

By The Franklin Lakes Journal

Published: September 10, 2009

UP-AND-COMING @ THE LIBRARY

The library back to its regular hours! With full access to books, computers, audios, movies, music, and information, there’s no better place for one-stop shopping!

Monday-Thursday: 10:00-9:00

Friday: 10:00-6:00

Saturday: 10:00-5:00

Sunday: 1:00-5:00

Current information about library events, including dates and times for regular and special programs and registration information can be found at www.franklinlakeslibrary.org.

What’s good at the library?

ü For the month of September, the Teen Room is highlighting banned books in honor of Banned Books Week, September 27 – October 3. Stop by to find out why some of your favorites have been banned across the states in libraries and classrooms. Leave a comment on the Teen Blog to defend your favorite titles!

ü It’s that time of year again! The Children’s Department displays so many great books for “Back to School” for all ages. Plus, for some fun reading (where you might just learn something!), you don’t want to miss our out-of-this-world books about planets, stars, comets, and more!

ü More displays on the first floor offer books for college planning, including SAT and GRE preparation, materials to help with interview skills and job searching (program on Sept. 22), and books about living with diabetes (program on Sept. 15).

Family Specials:

Family Specials are programs sponsored by the Friends of Franklin Lakes Public Library. These programs are open to Franklin Lakes residents and current members of the Friends organization.

* “Around the World” is an exciting 50-minute multicultural program that combines storytelling, theater, and music for those in Grades K-3 on September 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
* Kick off the school year with a lively concert to remember with Yosi’s Back to School Special on September 23, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
* Jonathan Kruk’s “Tales for a Halloween Night” will chill your bones and give you goosebumps! There’s a special show for older kids in Grades 4-6 at 4:15 p.m. on October 7, and another all-ages family showing at 7:00 p.m.
* On October 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m., tickle your funny bone with an author who has been making readers laugh since 1987! Tedd Arnold is the award-winning author of The Fly Guy series and many others.

For all ages!

Announcing the library’s second annual Photo Contest! The Franklin Lakes Public Library invites you to find your inner artist and join us in celebrating living and working in Franklin Lakes by submitting your photos. The contest is open to all Franklin Lakes residents and people who work in Franklin Lakes . Photos should capture what you truly love and treasure in Franklin Lakes . Entries may be mailed or dropped off at the library or emailed with the entry form to: frlkphoto@gmail.com. Photos will be compiled into a photo book to be published in April 2010. Prizes will be awarded to the best in Juniors, Young Adult, Adult, and best “Digitally Modified” (computer enhanced). Entry forms are available only at the library. All entries must be received by November 25, 2009.

Especially for younger kids:

Every season, the Children’s Department offers a variety of programs for young children. “Pint” for children up to 30 months is an informal social time for parents, infants, and toddlers, complete with stories, songs, and fingerplays. “Tot-Time” for ages 2½–5 years is a four-week series featuring crafts, stories, music, and free play.

New this season is “What’s the Big Idea?,” a program for children ages 3-6 designed to introduce early math and science concepts. Children are invited to one of two sessions on Wednesdays, September 9-30, 2009 at either 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Don’t miss Fright Nite 2009! Mark your calendars for the evening of Friday, October 23. Strange occurrences have recently been reported at our library. It appears that the library’s ghosts are back, by popular demand. It’s your job to discover what the spirits want. You’ll have no choice but to find out when you tour the Haunted Library after hours . . . if you dare! There will be no admission without a ticket; reserve your spot starting Wednesday, October 14. (This program is for Grades K+ only.)

Especially for older kids:

Registration is ongoing for the library’s kids’ book discussion groups. Check the website for details, including reading options. To participate in book discussions without leaving your own home, check out http://kidzcornerblog.blogspot.com.

Book Buddies is a book discussion group for Grades 2 and 3 and meets the first Thursday of each month, 4:15-5:15 p.m.

October 1: I, Amber Brown by Paula Danziger

Double Digits Book Discussion Group is for readers in Grades 4-6 and meets the last Thursday of each month, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

September 24: Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary

October 29: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Gaming at the library! Kids and teens in grades 4 and older are invited to have FUN at the library the second Friday of each month, 3:30-5:30 p.m., starting September 11, 2009. Try your hand at Nintendo Wii games like Guitar Hero III, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and DDR, or challenge your friends to a game of chess, checkers, UNO, and more!

Especially for teens & young adults:

Book Club is a book discussion group for Grades 7-9 and meets the last Wednesday of each month, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Registration is ongoing. Check the website for details, including reading options. To participate in book discussions without leaving your own home, check out http://katethelibrarian.blogspot.com.

September 30: The Year Without Michael by Susan Beth Pfeffer (OBNJ author)

October 28: Sold by Patricia McCormick

Calling all writers! Franklin Lakes Library is jumping headfirst into a Teen Writers Group this fall, and all in Grades 7+ are invited to attend. Check the library’s website for more information, coming soon.

Teen Advisory Revival! Anyone in Grades 7-12 interested in being involved with planning, implementing, and participating in library programming for teens and young adults is invited to an interest session to discuss the formation of a new Teen Advisory Board. Join us on Tuesday, October 13 at 4:30 p.m.

Especially for adults:

Computer classes continue! Register now for September classes; registration for October classes begins on September 28. The library offers classes for beginners, introductions to the BCCLS website and Microsoft Word, and more. Find a listing of classes at the library or on the website at www.franklinlakeslibrary.org. In addition to our regular classes, learn more about doing genealogical research and using Ancestry.com and other internet tools on September 24 at 7:00 p.m. All must register and are required to have basic knowledge of computers to participate in this program.

Friday Movie Matinees are on some Fridays at 1:00 p.m. Join us for a showing of the documentary DisneyNature: EARTH on September 11 and New in Town starring Harry Connick, Jr. on September 25. Check the library’s website for more showings!

Adults are invited to enjoy Sunday Afternoon Music Concerts offered monthly at 2:00 p.m. Coming up, the library will be featuring Libby and Company with “A Guided Tour of Jazz” on September 27, Franklin Lakes resident Jason Nazzaro sings Sinatra on October 14, and Mary Greenberg performing songs by Felix Mendelssohn, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, and Frederic Chopin on October 18, 2009.

More special programs include:

* Information on diabetes and the treatment and care of various types of diabetes will be shared at a special Diabetes Forum on September 15 at 7:00 p.m.
* Alycia Kluegl of “Empower Your Body” will address the topic “How a Busy Mom Can Fit Exercise into Her Life” on September 16 at 7:00 p.m.
* “Job Search Tips and Resume Writing” workshop with Robert Richards and Rick Pascal will include resume construction, different ways to find a job, interview skills, and more on September 22 at 7:00 p.m.
* Get Organized! Maria-Elena Grant of Awesome Rooms, LLC discusses “Simple Changes for Big Results” to reduce clutter and get organized on October 1 at 7:00 p.m.
* On October 6 at 7:00 p.m., join Dana Fox for “A Beginner’s Guide to Intuitive Eating” to learn to understand the difference between “lifestyle change” and “diet” and how a thoughtful meal plan can be used to support healthy eating.

The library supplies material to many book clubs that meet inside and outside the library. Each club decides for itself which item will be read for discussion and the library provides the volumes that are needed each month. If you are interested in joining any of the reading groups that meet at the library or would like further information, you can contact Lois at 201-891-2224. Current book discussion groups meet on the third Thursday at 7:00 p.m. each month and on the third Friday at 10:15 a.m. each month.

Katherine Vasilik, Teen Librarian
Franklin Lakes (NJ) Public Library
tel: 201-891-2224 x105
fax: 201-891-5102
email: vasilik@bccls.org or kate_thelibrarian@yahoo.com
blog: http://katethelibrarian.blogspot.com