Upcoming Events @ the Franklin Lakes Public Library Inbox x Franklin Lakes Public Library frlkcirc@bccls.org via auth.ccsend.com Unsubscribe May 29 (3 days ago) to me Franklin Lakes Library Monthly E- newsletter June 2015 LIBRA RY HOURS: Monday-Thursday: 10:00-9:00 Friday: 10:00-6:00 Saturday: 10:00-5:00 Sunday: 1:00-5:00 CLOSED Friday, July 3, 2015 Saturday, July 4, 2015 Sunday, July 5, 2015
With full access to books, computers, audios, movies, music, and information, there's no better place for one-stop shopping! TEEN - YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS @ THE LIBRARY Two Day Writers Workshop with Kartik Shah Tuesday, June 9th and Wednesday, June 10th 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Back by popular demand! Indian Hills High School senior Kartik Shah will present a writing workshop which will get kids excited about the beauty of writing & motivating teens/tweens to enjoy the writing process. You must be in 5th grade to attend this class. Registration is requested and is going on now. Call the Adult Reference Desk @ 201-891-2224 x 106 for more info and to register. Sponsored by: The Friends of the Library
Big Six Party Thursday, June 11th 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. This party is JUST for Franklin Lakes students who have graduated 5th grade and are moving on to middle school. Come meet other new 6th graders, enjoy refreshments, and learn about all the library services and events available to you as sixth graders. Open to Franklin Lakes residents only. Call the Adult Reference Desk @ 201-891-2224 x 106 for more info. Teen Tech Class - Electro-Luminescent Wiring Thursday, June 23rd 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Electro-Luminescent wire is like neon lighting. This thin copper wire is coated in phosphor which glows when current is applied. You will learn how to prepare, bend, terminate and power an electro-luminescent display. With the skills you learn in this class you will be able to create a more elaborate animated display on your own using Arduino or other embedded controllers. Space is limited! Registration begins Tuesday, June 2nd. You must have completed 5th grade to attend. Call the Adult Reference Desk @ 201-891-2224 x 106 for more info and to register. Board Games and Ice Cream Sundaes Wednesday, June 24th 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Play Chess, Checkers, Dominoes, Apples to Apples and more! After the game make you own ice creme sundae!!! No registration is required.
Drop-In Craft in the Teen Room every Friday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Teens Teaching Teens Would you like to teach a class to other teens at the library? You might choose to teach a class on something you are really good at - for example, would you like to show a group of teens how to make duct tape bracelets, origami, decorate flip-flops or sneakers beading, nail art, scrapbooking, rock painting, knitting, or simply show off your favorite apps? We will provide the materials, YOU supply your knowledge! Please contact Donna at 201-891-2224 x 104 if you are interested! Yn5 (Your Next Five) It's fast, it's free, and it's a perfect match! Try our personalized reading list service. Send us an email with a brief description of authors or books you've read and liked. In return, we will send suggestions for your next five reads. Try it! Send your email to: frlk.library@gmail.com CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS @ THE LIBRARY Our 2015 Summer Reading Club theme this year is "EVERY HERO HAS A STORY" Franklin Lakes readers and pre-readers of all ages are encouraged to join our 2015 summer reading program. Visit the Children's Department and
sign-up in person anytime during regular library hours. Every member of the Summer Reading Club receives a prize just for joining! Read as many books as you like throughout the summer and keep record of how many you've read on your official reading log. Then let us know how you're doing when you visit the library. Check in with us weekly and receive your prize! It's that easy! EVERY HERO HAS A STORY Reading Club begins Monday, June 22nd and ends Monday, August 17th. P.I.N.T Center for Newborns to 23 Months Mondays, June 1st, 8th, and 15th 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Come join us for our popular P.I.N.T. Center program this month. This half hour program consists of a short play period, stories, rhymes and more! Open to Franklin Lakes residents only. Call the Children's Reference Desk @ 201-891-2224 x 120 for more info and to register. Paws for Reading for Grades 1-5 Mondays, June 8th and 22nd 4:00 p.m. Make friends with well-behaved therapy dogs while polishing your reading and public speaking skills. Call the Children's Reference Desk @ 201-891-2224 x 120 for more info and to register.
BAM! POW! READ! Ceiling Tile Decorating for Grades K-5 Tuesday, June 11th 4:00 p.m. Help decorate our Children's Room ceiling by coloring and designing a special ceiling tile! Open to Franklin Lakes residents only. Call the Children's Reference Desk @ 201-891-2224 x 120 for more info and to register. Sciencetellers Presents: Super Heroes. For Grades K-5 Tuesday, June 16th 4:00 p.m. Science meets stories in a spectacular adventure where "super" heroes really do exist! Experience hands-on experiments that will leave you laughing, learning and having fun! Sponsored by: The Friends of The Library. Open to Franklin Lakes residents only. Call the Children's Reference Desk @ 201-891-2224 x 120 for more info and to register.
Crafts to Go Father's Day Special. For Ages 3 and Older. Friday, June 19th 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Create a Father's Day craft with your parent or caregiver. We supply the materials, you supply the creativity! No registration is required. Call the Children's Reference Desk @ 201-891- 2224 x 120 for more info. Superhero Academy - Summer Reading Club Kick- Off Party! For Grades K-5 Tuesday, June 23rd 7:00 p.m. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a superhero? Join David Engel at the Superhero Training Academy and learn how to fight crime across the universe! Enjoy "on your feet" participation, huge laughs and more! Open to Franklin Lakes residents only. Call the Children's Reference Desk @ 201-891-2224 x 120 for more info and to register. Online registration is also available at www.franklinlakeslibrary.org. ADULT PROGRAMS @ THE LIBRARY
The Magic of Folklore with Pianists Matthew Harrison and Vlada Yaneva. Sunday, June 7th 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Be transported by the magic of Eastern European folk music when these talented pianists perform works by Brahms, Chopin and other important composers. No registration is required. All are welcome to attend. Sponsored by: The Friends of the Library. Tea 101: An Introduction to Loose Leaf Tea and Making Homemade Iced Tea. Tuesday, June 9th 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Nina Androski from Tealightful Tea will help you beat the summer heat with refreshing iced teas. Participants will learn about different types of tea and their health benefits.there will also be a tea tasting! Registration is requested and is going on now. Call the Adult Reference Desk @ 201-891-2224 x 106 for more info and to reserve your spot.
Jane Austen Movie Film Festival June 10th : 1:00 p.m. June 11th : 1:00 p.m. June 12th : 3:30 p.m. Before our Jane Austen program on June 14th, we are celebrating Austen's works on screen with a Jane Austen Movie Festival. Be sure to join us each afternoon for a delightful, witty film. No registration is required. All are welcome to attend. Origami with Linda Bogan Monday, June 25th 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The art of Origami (Japanese paper folding) is a beautiful, calming activity. Linda Bogan, a master instructor, will show you how to make you very own Origami pieces. Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 8th. Call the Adult Reference Desk @ 201-891-2224 x 106 for more info and to register.
For Everyone Who Has Loved a Jane Austen Novel... Sunday, June 14th 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Meet Deborah Yaffe, author of Among the Janeites: A Journey through the World of Jane Austen Fandom. Ms. Yaffe will discuss the world of rabid Jane Austen fans - people who wear Regency costumes to Jane Austen festivals & spend hours arguing about Mr. Darcy's love life! Ms. Yaffe's book will be available for purchase and autographing. No registration is required. All are welcome to attend. Friday Movie Matinee Friday, June 12st Friday, June 26th 1:00 p.m. Join us Friday afternoons for the Franklin Lakes Movie Matinee. See a great blockbuster film and enjoy light refreshments. Don't forget to stay with us after our June 26th movie for the final installment of our Jane Austen movie festival. Visit the Library or call 201-891-2224 for full details. This event is open to all and no registration is required. MAY COMPUTER CLASSES @ THE LIBRARY
Microsoft Word Tuesday, June 9th 11:00 a.m. Learn the basics of Microsoft Word. A full-featured word processing program for Windows and Mac OS X, Word contains desktop publishing capabilities and is the most widely used word processing program on the market. Create letters, emails, flyers and more with ease! Registration for Franklin Lakes residents is going on now. Out of town patrons are invited to join our waiting list, and will be contacted if space is available. Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills, as well as a valid library card. Call the Adult Reference Desk at 201-891-2224 x 106 for more info. Hoopla! Videos, Music and More! Thursday, June 18th 11:00 a.m. Hoopla is a digital collection of over 200,000 streaming and downloadable movies, TV shows, music, and audiobooks. Material can be accessed on your computer or downloaded to a portable device. Registration for Franklin Lakes residents is going on now. Out of town patrons are invited to join our waiting list, and will be contacted if space is available. Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills, as well as a valid library card. Call the Adult Reference Desk at 201-891-2224 x 106 for more info.
Zinio Magazine Database Wednesday, June 24th 11:00 a.m. BCCLS cardholders now have access to hundreds of the most popular titles in the world's largest digital newsstand. Magazines can be enjoyed online with a number of popular browsers or with the Zinio app on all major devices. Registration for Franklin Lakes residents is going on now. Out of town patrons are invited to join our waiting list, and will be contacted if space is available. Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills, as well as a valid library card. Call the Adult Reference Desk at 201-891-2224 x 106 for more info. BCCLS Music Resources Tuesday, June 30th 11:00 a.m. The BCCLS system has a number of great resources for listening and downloading music. From rock to jazz to classical, there's something for everyone! Join us on June 30th and find out what BCCLS and the Franklin Lakes Library have to offer. Registration for Franklin Lakes residents is going on now. Out of town patrons are invited to join our waiting list, and will be contacted if space is available. Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills, as well as a valid library card. Call the Adult Reference Desk at 201-891-2224 x 106 for more info. Join the 1st Annual Summer Reading Club for Adults! Sign up at the Adult Reference Desk beginning the week of June 29th to obtain your reading log. Each time you complete a book, visit the Library with your log and your name will be entered in the grand prize
raffle! On August 3rd at 4 p.m., attend our End of Summer Party where the winner will be announced and refreshments will be served. Open to Franklin Lakes residents. Call the Adult Reference Desk @ 201-891-2224 x 106 for more info. FRANKLIN LAKES PUBLIC LIBRARY 470 DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, N.J. 07417 201-891-2224 www.franklinlakeslibrary.org Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/franklin-lakes-public- Library/280442955356914 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/frlklibrary