Fun Things Happening At Nutley Library: October 2024 Events

NUTLEY, NJ — A photo exhibit, a book club meeting, a pumpkin painting session for kids, and a knitting meetup are some of the activities taking place at the Nutley Public Library this October.

The library recently shared the following list of events for October 2024.

September – October – Nutley Library to display “The Art of Visual Imagery” photo exhibition by the Tri-County Camera Club through October. Over 30 photographs will be presented by the Camera Club members in various sizes throughout the library. Tri-County Camera Club of New Jersey is one of the most active camera clubs in northern New Jersey. The club has been home to outstanding photography for over 60 years, and has been meeting in Nutley, New Jersey since 1963.

Tuesday, October 1 at 1:00 p.m. – Friends Book Club – Open to All! - Join us for a discussion of the book “Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the Front Desk. Program will meet in person in the Stockton Room, but will also meet online via Zoom. To register for the Zoom program, please register at nutleypubliclibrary.org/friends-book-club. We will then send you an email no later than one day before the event with zoom login instructions.

Wednesday, October 2 at 10:30 a.m. – Pumpkin Painting – For ages 6 and under. Get creative at our outdoor pumpkin painting event! Registration is required and limited to Nutley Public Library cardholders. Sign-up at: youthservices.nutleypubliclibrary.org. Sponsored by the Friends of the Nutley Public Library.

Wednesday, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 1:00 p.m. – Wednesday Afternoon Knitters. Come share your love of knitting and crocheting with both beginning and experienced knitters. Meet fellow knitters, brush-up on your skills, and learn some new techniques. Please bring your own supplies. This group meets every Wednesday.

Thursday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. – Crystal Bowl Sound Healing – Lisa Oropallo, of Vibe Wellness in Nutley will introduce us to the science and the benefits of the use of crystal bowls in sound healing. Then she will guide us through a sound meditation healing session using crystal bowls and incense. Lisa is a Licensed Massage Therapist who uses a wide variety of healing therapies such as aromatherapy, energy medicine and vibrational therapy to ignite and heal mind, body and spirit. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket. Registration is limited to 25 Nutley adults. Register at: nutleypubliclibrary.org.

Saturday, October 5 at 11:00 a.m. – Video Game Free Play – Calling all gamers! Join us for some video game fun! Drop-in and play Switch games on the big screen! Open to all skill levels. No registration required.

Saturday, October 5, 12, 19, 26 at 11:00 a.m. – Drop-in Craft Saturdays. Stop by the Children’s Room to make a craft to take home. No registration required! For all ages. While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the Nutley Public Library.

Saturday, October 5 at 2:00 p.m. – D’Italia Programs – Join us for a celebration of Italian Heritage Month. This program aims to honor and acknowledge the contributions of Italians in American society through a variety of traditional and contemporary music and dance performances. The program will be a delightful mix of traditional Italian songs, opera arias, and popular contemporary Italian American music. Attendees can expect to enjoy renditions of well loved opera arias, as well as the lively tarantella dance demonstrated and taught to the audience. Additionally, there will be tambourine drumming for the audience to try their hand at it!

Monday, October 7, 21, 28 at 10:00 a.m. – Mahjong Mondays – Are you a Mahjong player and looking to play again? Our Mahjong club will meet on Monday mornings in the Stockton Room. We will provide the Mahjong board and tiles. No instruction is provided, so you must know how to play. No registration required! Just come in and enjoy the game.

Monday, October 7 at 6:00 p.m. – Halloween Game Night – Join us for BINGO, a clue hunt, and more! Costumes ae encouraged! For all ages. Please note: Adults must be accompanied by a child or teen to participate. No registration required.

Monday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. – DISH! The Monday Night Cookbook Club. Members will choose, prepare at home, and present in-person their DISH! We will then gather to sample and discuss each other’s recipes, our cooking techniques, and share stories and culture. To register and for further information visit: nutleypubliclibrary.org/dish-cookbook-club. Sponsored by the Friends of the Nutley Public Library.

Wednesdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m. – Fall Preschool Story Time – Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories, songs, yoga and crafts! Registration is required and limited to Nutley Public Library cardholders. Register at: youthservices.nutleypubliclibrary.org. Sponsored by the Friends of the Nutley Public Library.

Friday, October 11 at 1:00 p.m. – Friday at the Movies – We will be showing “Catch Me If you Can”. No registration is required.

Saturday, October 12 at 10:30 a.m. – STEAM Story Time – Join us for stories and activities highlighting science, tech, engineering, art and math! For all ages. No registration required.

Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. – Beading Together – Fall Color Bracelet – In this fun and creative program we will make beaded bracelets, using glass and crystal beads in fall colors and metal charms. Registration is limited to 25 Nutley adults. Register at: nutleypubliclibrary.org.

Friday, October 18 at 3:30 p.m. – Origami Fridays with Nobuko Okabe. Drop-in to the Children’s Room for origami instruction from artist Nobuko Okabe. For students aged 7 and up. Children under 10 must have an adult assist them. No registration required. All supplies provided.

Monday, October 21 at 3:00 p.m. – Teen Pumpkin Painting Day – Our annual pumpkin painting returns! Use our paint pens to create your very own unique pumpkin for Halloween to take home! For Grades 6-12. No registration required!

Monday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m. – Pajama Story Time – Snuggle up in your pj’s and get ready for a slumber –tastic story time and craft! For all ages. No registration required.

Monday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. – Cricut for Beginners – “Halloween Signs with Vinyl and Paint”. We will create cute signs on canvas board using markers, paint, and removable vinyl cut on our Cricut machine. All supplies are provided. No Cricut machine or experience necessary. Registration is required and limite3d to 24 Nutley adults. Please register at: nutleypubliclibrary.org.

Wednesday, October 23 at 3:00 p.m. – Manga & Anime Club (Grades 6-12) – Try Japanese snacks, watch anime, discuss manga, and talk about other pop culture media with friends! For Grades 6-12. No registration required.

Wednesday, October 30 at 3:00 p.m. – Video Game Club (Grades 6-12) – Video Game Club – Play popular Switch games with friends on the big screen! All skill levels welcome! For Grades 6-12. No registration required!

Saturday, October 26 at 11:00 a.m. – Free Play with Bricks – Drop-in and build with LEGOs! For ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Wednesday, October 30 at 10:30 a.m. – Halloween Story Time – Get spooky with stories, fun games and a craft! Costumes encouraged! Open to all ages. No registration required.

Monday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. – Hooked on Books Reading Club – A book chat with games and awesome activities! For students entering grades 4-6 in Fall 2024. Registration is required. Register starting September 3 at 10:00 a.m. at: youthservices.nutleypubliclibrary.org.

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