Novel Destinations Adult Summer Reading Program
You know the Summer Reading Club, that fun summer ritual for the kids? Well, this summer, adults will have their own. Novel Destinations is open to adults 18 and older, with programs, give-aways, book discussions, and prizes.
Registration is underway, we’re keeping it casual, and here’s how it will work: Register at the circulation desk at either Main Library or Hilton Branch and you‘ll receive a bookmark, a library card holder and Reading Log. Keep track of the books you read, the audiobooks you listen to, even the movies you watch. Every adult who turns in a completed (by which I mean you read/listened to at least one thing) Reading Log by Friday, August 12 will receive a Novel Destinations browsing bag and will be entered into a grand prize raffle drawing. Pretty easy, no? All you really need is a valid Maplewood Library Card, which is also easy.
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There are Novel Destinations Programs too. There is no pre-registration needed, and they are free for adults over 18. Check out one or more of these.
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Big in China
Author Alan Paul was Big in China, and now he’s huge in New Jersey. He lived in Beijing for 3 ½ years, raised his 3 kids, traveled all over, and became a musical star. He’ll talk about his adventures and, in his words, “what can happen when you plunge into a new reality!”
Copies of the book will be available for sale.
Thursday, June 30, 7:00 pm at Main Library
Origami for Adults
Basic Japanese Origami is easy and fun. Teacher Carol Buchanan will take you through the steps to fashioning some
beautiful, colorful creations. Master the basic shapes and you’ll be
surprised at what you can make!.
Tuesday, July 12, 7:00 pm at Hilton Branch
Summer Book Group
Wednesday, July 13: Dreamers of the Day by Mary Doria Russell
August 10: Mao’s Last Dancer by Cunxin Li
Both will meet at 10:15 am at Main Library
To purchase a copy at a discount from Words Bookstore, contact Amanda Eigen at 973-762-1622 ext. 5016 or aeigen@maplewoodlibrary.org.
Special Screening: Inside Mecca
Join writer and director Anisa Mehdi at this screening of her beautifully uplifting film, following three Muslims from very different backgrounds as they embark on the spiritual journey of a lifetime.
A discussion will follow.
Wednesday, July 20, 7:00 pm at Main Library
Rangoli for Adults
This may be your only chance to learn to create Rangoli, the traditional decorative & symbolic folk art of India.
Design your own Rangoli (on paper) with Seema Moondra from
Enjoy Explore India. Once you learn the technique you can use it for all sorts of creative applications
Thursday, July 28, 7:00 pm at Main Library
Author Talk and Booksigning
Maplewood resident and head librarian at The New Yorker Jon Michaud will talk about his heartbreaking and funny debut novel, When Tito Loved Clara. Copies of the book will be available for sale.
Wednesday, August 3, 7:00 pm at Main Library
For more information, email PROGRAMS@maplewoodlibrary.org
Novel Destinaions is funded by the Friends of the Library.
