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Novel Mornings
Thursday, November 6, 11:30am
Join us for a lively book discussion. Check out a copy of the novel The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See and get ready to share your thoughts with our discussion group. Didn’t finish the book? Feel free to join us anyway!
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Non Fiction Addiction Book Discussion: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Thursday, November 20, 11:30am
Join us for a discussion of Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. A powerful memoir of love, loss, and identity, Crying in H Mart follows musician Michelle Zauner as she navigates the grief of losing her mother while discovering the deep connection between family, culture, and food.
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The Rambling Readers: A Walking Book Group
Friday, November 21, 3:00pm
Meet Librarian Jenn at Washington Lake Park for a leisurely stroll through the park, while we discuss our latest read. There is no specific book assigned to read. Discuss your favorite or least favorite book. Make suggestions to others on books they may enjoy. Learn from others about new books to add to your reading list. This group is for anyone who enjoys reading, regardless of who or what you like to read. All this while getting your steps in for the day. We will cover approximately 1-1.5 miles. Please wear comfortable clothes/footwear. We will meet in Lot A. This program is open to all adults. Advance registration is required. Please provide a contact number in case we have to cancel the program due to inclement weather.
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Meet World War II Veteran Andrew "Tim" Kiniry
Saturday, November 8, 1:00pm
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Andrew “Tim” Kiniry, who fought in World War II, will be at the library to talk about his experiences during the war. Tim, who is 103, was born in Philadelphia on November 15,1921. He was drafted into the United States Army on August 22,1942. He served with the 45th Evacuation Hospital. As a medic, he was one of the first to arrive at Buchenwald, one of the largest concentration camps in Germany.
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Consumer Fraud Prevention from the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
Wednesday, November 12, 11:00am
Imposter scams and various frauds, including IRS phone scams, lottery schemes, and the grandparent scam are increasingly common. These scams target potential victims in New Jersey through calls, emails, and other methods. To protect yourself from falling victim to these scams, we invite you to attend this session, where a representative from the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs will teach you how to avoid them.
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Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring
Thursday, November 13, 11:00am
Take a break from the hustle and bustle! Join us for Color Me Calm, an adult coloring program designed to help you relax, unwind, and tap into your creativity—no experience required. Refreshments and all supplies will be provided.
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Tabletop Role-Playing Game Night: the Deep Forest
Tuesday, November 18, 6:00pm
To celebrate International Games Month, we are playing The Deep Forest! The Deep Forest is a map-making, tabletop, role-playing game, where players build a world together.
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Teen Art Club
Monday, November 3, 4:00pm
Explore your interest in art with friends. Participants will have time, space, and materials to create. This monthly club will be led by a Teen Advisory Board member and is meant to allow teens to explore all things ART! Come check it out and have fun while exploring favorite artistic mediums and hanging out with like-minded friends. Meetings include discussions, art challenges, time for participants to work on individual projects, collaborations with fellow members, or simply hanging out while incubating one’s creative genius. Come join us to create and have a supportive sounding board for your creativity.
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Teen Writing Club
Wednesday, November 5, 4:00pm
Do you like to write? Do you like playing with words or pictures to tell a story? Are poetry and lyrics more your style? Do you want to write a book someday? Why not start today? Through mysteries, fantasies, horror stories, histories, adventures, essays, letters, and more, the Writing Club explores and creates a variety of writings both individual and collective.
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TAB: Teen Crafts
Monday, November 10, 4:00pm
t's time for a Teen and Tween Crafting! Ready to transform basic supplies into something creative and wonderful? Interested in jewelry making, origami, diamond art, unique accessories, ornaments, paper beadmaking, bookbinding, or card making? This group might be for you. Using crafting supplies, we’ll make paper beads, duct tape fabric, or clay shapes to turn into something amazing. Using found items, we’ll use our creativity to make something unique.
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Teen Heritage Club
Thursday, November 17, 4:00pm
Would you like to learn more about the cultures that make up Washington Township? Would you like to learn more about your own? Come join the Teen & Tween Heritage Club!
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Kid's Club: Coloring and Cocoa
Monday, November 3, 4:30pm
Children in K-5th grade can join us after school at 4:30pm for our monthly Kid’s Club. Each month we will do a different activity. Books, crafts, STEM learning, chess and more will be our themes throughout the year! Each activity will include a short read aloud. This month’s activity will be coloring and hot chocolate.
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Kids' Yoga
Tuesday, November 4, 4:15pm
Explore some mindful movement in this yoga class for school age kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Bring your own mat or use one of ours!
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Crafty Corner
Friday, November 7, 11:00am
Come to the library once a month to make a fun and easy craft with us! Please sign up for just one session.
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Saturday Storytime
Saturday, November 8, 10:30am
Join us for a fun-filled, all-ages storytime with songs, rhymes, dancing, and fun! Most appropriate for ages 5 and under; older siblings welcome!
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Monday - Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 1pm - 5pm |
Serving the residents of Washington Township, New Jersey since 1966 |
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