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Borrow a MUSEUM PASS!
Roseland Public Library Cardholders with an active adult account can borrow passes for the Morris Museum, Montclair Art Museum, Storm King Art Center, The Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, Aviation Hall of Fame NJ, Children's Museum of Manhattan, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center.
Make a reservation in person, over the phone, or click here.
MATINEE MONDAY: THE BANGER SISTERS - Monday, July 29, at 1 pm
Our Monday Matinee series continues on July 29 with The Banger Sisters, a 2002 comedy about two best friends who try to relive their past as rambunctious groupies. No RSVP needed; guests may bring their own snacks.
JULY 29 - THE BANGER SISTERS (R)
AUGUST 5 - THE LONGEST YARD (PG-13)
AUGUST 12 - 50 FIRST DATES (PG-13)
AUGUST 19 - JUST GO WITH IT (PG-13)
AUGUST 26 - HAPPY GILMORE (PG-13)
No Class on August 14 & 28
BASIC ENGLISH FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS - Wednesdays at 6:15-8 pm
Are you just learning how to speak English or want to start learning? Join us for some Basic English Practice Wednesdays from 6:15 to 8 pm. Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Roseland Free Public Library. Limited to six participants - click below to register:
THE KOOTZ IN CONCERT - Wednesday, July 31, at 7 pm
Come listen to a local favorite, the Kootz, and enjoy a healthy dose of their trademark "rock n' roll with fiber" with the classic sounds of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Birds, and other rock legends! RSVP HERE
Hybrid Author Event
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE SPACE STATION WITH SMITHSONIAN CURATOR DR. JENNIFER LEVASSEUR - Wednesday, August 7, at 2 pm
Tune in at home or watch from the library: Dr. Jennifer Levasseur will take viewers on a once-in-a-lifetime behind the scenes tour of the International Space Station!
REGISTER HERE TO RECEIVE LINK
CORRECTED CONVERSATION & PRONUNCIATION OF AMERICAN ENGLISH - Resumes Wednesday, August 14, 6:15-8 pm
Are you someone who has learned English as a second language, can speak and understand, but still want to practice grammar, accent reduction, understanding/using idioms, and other related topics? Join language teacher Sharlene Vichness for small group practice sessions in our Quiet Room on the dates listed below. Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Roseland Free Public Library. RSVP REQUIRED - PLEASE CALL 973-226-8636 TO REGISTER OR RSVP ON LIBRARY WEBSITE:
RSVP - AUGUST 14
COLLAGE TOGETHER - Wednesday, August 14, at 6:30 pm
Intuitive collage artist Darlene Sardinsky will lead a collaging workshop for beginners as well as seasoned collagers. Darlene feels it is important to collage in community; her workshops are designed to allow participants to create freely alongside each other. Darlene will introduce and guide guests through a new theme each session as we compelte one collage at each session using magazines, books, and papers along with a glue stick and some scissors. Beginners welcome!| RSVP for August 14
Suggested Materials:
- A substrate of any size, but needs to be sturdy - cardstock, watercolor paper, bristol, cardboard, etc. Typically used by Darlene: 9x11 watercolor paper
- Two glue sticks
- Scissors
- Any old magazines, junk mail, books, colored paper you have lying around. Darlene will provide some as well.
Hybrid Author Event
THE GOLDEN TICKET TO COLLEGE ADMISSIONS IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK - Thursday, August 15, at 2 pm
Tune in at home or watch from the library: Irena Smith, PhD, will present "The Golden Ticket to College Admissions Is Not What You Think: Redefining Success for Parents with Teens." A former Stanford admissions officer, Irena will share her unique perspective on healthy and constructive ways to approach the college application process. After 18 years of advising "tightly wound" students in Palo Alto and around the world, she has seen the extreme measures some parents have taken to help their children gain admission to highly selective colleges and the toll it ultimately took on the students and their parents.
REGISTER HERE TO RECEIVE LINK
ROSELAND LIBRARY BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, August 21, at 6:30 pm
Meetings will be held in the library's indoor patio.
AUGUST 21 - Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
SEPTEMBER 18 - The Women by Kristin Hannah
ADULT SIGN PAINTING WORKSHOP - Wednesday, August 21, 6:30-7:30 pm
Join us for a "Make & Take" sign-making workshop presented at the library by Board & Brush of Livingston. All materials will be provided along with step-by-step instructions for creating a sign for your home. Please note: Due to the size of the projects, personalization will not be possible. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - RSVP HERE
Participants will select the design they want to create when they register online (choices not pictured above).
Hybrid Author Event
AN EXPLORATION OF FRIENDSHIP, RECKONING, AND HOPE WITH NOVELIST SHELBY VAN PELT - Thursday, August 21, at 7 pm
Tune in at home or watch from the library: New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt will discuss her debut novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures, during this virtual presentation. What truths can be uncovered by the unlikely friendship between a widow and a giant Pacific octopus living captively in an aquarium? Find out!
REGISTER HERE TO RECEIVE LINK
KNITTING CIRCLE - Tuesday, September 10, at 1 pm
CHESS CLUB FOR ALL AGES - New dates TBA
All levels welcome! Whether you are a beginner, seasoned player, or just want to learn how to play chess, head over to the library for an hour of chess every other Thursday in our Quiet Room. For children, teens, and adults.
We offer many HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS!
No Class on August 14 & 28
BASIC ENGLISH FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS - Wednesdays at 6:15-8 pm
Are you just learning how to speak English or want to start learning? Join us for some Basic English Practice Wednesdays from 6:15 to 8 pm. Proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Roseland Free Public Library. Limited to six participants - click below to register:
