Summer Events at the New Providence Memorial Library

Summer 2019 Events - New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Ave. (908) 665-0311

June 19 - July 31 - NPML Summer Reading Program - A Universe of Stories!
We have wonderful incentives to keep all ages reading this summer. Patrons of all ages can track their reading or literacy activities in order to earn prizes or raffle tickets. Bring your reading log in to the volunteers at the Summer Reading desk in the Children's Room throughout the six week program to earn stamps, prizes or raffle tickets to place in our prize baskets. Adults bring their reading logs to the Reference Desk for raffle tickets. Prize winners will be announced on Aug 1.

June 24 @ 1-3:15 PM - Monday Teen Movie: Captain Marvel (Teens)
Living on Earth in 1995, Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) keeps having recurring memories of another life as U.S. Air Force pilot Carol Danvers. With help from Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), Captain Marvel tries to uncover the secrets of her past while harnessing her special superpowers to end the war with the evil Skrulls. Rated PG-13, Action/Adventure.

July 1 @ 1:00-3:30 - Monday Teen Movie: Five Feet Apart (Teens)
Based on the best-selling novel by Rachael Lippincott. Seventeen-year-olds Stella (Haley Lu Richardson) and Will (Cole Sprouse), both suffering from cystic fibrosis, realize the only way to stay alive is to stay apart, but their love for each other is slowly pushing the boundaries of physical and emotional safety. Rated PG-13, Drama.

July 1 @ 7 - 8:30 PM - Knitting/Crocheting Group (Adults)
Drop by the Coddington room with a knitting, crocheting or other fiber art project to work on.

*July 2 - 31: Community Quilt Exhibit (All Ages)
Part two of the two-part quilt exhibit this summer. A variety of quilts made by New Providence residents are on display in the Conti room and in the reading area. This exhibit was organized by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library.

July 2 @ 11 AM- Wii Gaming- All About Mario (Gr. 4-6)
Games and consoles will be provided. Bring your friends and have some fun! Make sure you sign in when you arrive to ensure everyone gets a turn.

July 2 @ 12-2 PM- Teen Wii Gaming- Sports (Teens Grades 6-12)
Join your friends at the library this summer for Wii Sports. No registration necessary, just sign in when you arrive for your turn playing a variety of Wii sports games!

July 8 @ 1:00-3:00 - Monday Teen Movie: Instant Family (Teens)
When Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption. They hope to take in one small child but when they meet three siblings, including a rebellious 15 year old girl (Isabela Moner), they find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight. Now, Pete and Ellie must hilariously try to learn the ropes of instant parenthood in the hopes of becoming a family. Rated PG-13, Comedy.

July 8 @ 7 PM - 9 PM - Baseball Discussion Group (All ages)
Anyone with an interest in baseball is welcome. Come discuss your favorite team and players, or just listen.

July 11 @ 1 30 PM - Quilting Story Time and Craft (Children)
Quilt stories in the Conti room followed by a quilting-inspired craft for kids at 2 PM in the Coddington room.

July 11 @ 3 PM and 7 PM: Documentary Film: Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (Adults)
The powerful story of the first decade of the AIDS epidemic in the US, and how the AIDS quilt came to be unfolded in Washington, DC. Common Threads won the Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary in 1989. Please note that subtitles are not available for this film.

July 15 @ 1:00-3:00 - Monday Teen Movie: Escape Room (Teens)
Six adventurous strangers (Taylor Russell, Logan Miller) travel to a mysterious building to experience the escape room -- a game where players compete to solve a series of puzzles to win $10,000. What starts out as seemingly innocent fun soon turns into a living nightmare as the four men and two women discover each room is an elaborate trap that's part of a sadistic game of life or death. Rated PG-13, Horror.

*July 15 @ 3:30- Living on the International Space Station (Gr. 4 +)
Paul Cirillo will present on how astronauts live and work in space! See breathtaking pictures of the Earth from this orbiting laboratory. Registration is required. Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/newprovidence

July 15 @ 7 - 8:30 PM - Knitting/Crocheting Group (Adults)
Drop by the Coddington room with a knitting, crocheting or other fiber art project to work on.

*July 16 @ 7 PM - 8:30 PM - Quilting Basics: Putting the Pieces Together (Adults)
Fabricland’s education coordinator will demonstrate how to get started quilting and piece together quilting squares using a sewing machine. Participants may take a turn at a sewing machine. Free, everyone is welcome. Registration is required. E-mail npmlref@yahoo.com or register online at https://register.communitypass.net/newprovidence

July 17 @ 6 PM : NP Community Pool Book Club (Adults)
Have you read "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens? Pull up a pool chair to join us as we talk about it! We’ll try either for the hill behind the water slide or a shady table in the picnic area. This event may be canceled if there is bad weather - check the library's Facebook page for updates. Pool membership is required for admission. Due to continuing high demand for this book, all of the library's copies of this book have a wait list.

July 18 @ 3-5 PM- Teen Wii Gaming- Super Smash Bros Tournament (Teens Grades 6-12)
The Super Smash Bros Tournament is back! Bring some friends for a Wii gaming afternoon. Sign in for a slot on our bracket and see who is declare the new Super Smash Bros champion!

July 18 @ 3:30 PM- Housel Fun and Fitness: “The Sky’s the Limit!” (K-5)
This interactive show stresses the importance of reading through interactive games, relays and more! Registration is not required.

July 22 @ 1:00-3:30 - Monday Teen Movie: Bohemian Rhapsody (Teens)
A foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek), who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury's lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. Rated PG-13, Rock Bio Pic.

July 23 @ 3:30 PM- LEGO Club!
Come build with us! Try the monthly challenge or build any creation you’d like!

*July 24 @ 3:30 PM- Zumbini with Allie! (Ages 0-5)
Dance, sing and move with Allie during this free music and movement program for little ones! Registration is required. Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/newprovidence

July 25 @ 3 PM and 7 PM - Documentary Film: A Century of Quilts (Adults)
This documentary by PBS celebrates the art of quilting by featuring selections from the best 100 American quilts of the 20th century, the stories behind their creation and the quilters as they work. 60 minutes, 2001. Please note that subtitles are not available for this film.

*July 26 @ 3 PM- Fun Math Learning with CAMathories (Gr. K-5)
Come learn about CAMathories™! Founded by a group of Cambridge University alumni and faculty, their goal is to make mathematics meaningful and fun to young children. We'll learn about and try some CAMathories games and preview interactive videos that have been developed to help children learn different math concepts. Parents will also be given tips on how to confidently help their children with basic math concepts. Registration is required. Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/newprovidence

July 29 @ 1:00-3:15 - Monday Teen Movie: Mortal Engines (Teens)
Based on the novel by Philip Reeve. Hundreds of years after civilization was destroyed by a cataclysmic event, a mysterious young woman, Hester Shaw (Hera Hilmar), emerges as the only one who can stop London -- now a giant, predator city on wheels -- from devouring everything in its path. Feral, and fiercely driven by the memory of her mother, Hester joins forces with Tom Natsworthy (Robert Sheehan), an outcast from London, along with Anna Fang (Jihae), a dangerous outlaw with a bounty on her head. Rated PG-13, Science Fiction Action/Adventure.

July 30 @ 12-2 PM - Teen Wii Gaming - Wii Lego (Teens Grades 6-12)
Our next installment in our Wii Gaming series will feature all Wii Lego games. Invite your friends and play Wii Lego Harry Potter, Wii Lego Indiana Jones and Wii Lego Star Wars.

July 31 @ 1 PM- Kids Movie: LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (All Ages)
The citizens of Bricksburg face a dangerous new threat when LEGO DUPLO invaders from outer space start to wreck everything in their path. The film is rated PG. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

August 3 @ 2 PM - 4 PM - Art Reception (Adults)
A reception for the artist Anne Klingenburg, whose exhibit of scenic views painted in acrylic, “Inspirations 44,” is on view through the end of August. Free, everyone is welcome.

*August 5 @ 11 AM- To the Moon! Story Time and Craft (Gr. Pre-K-1st)
Blast off with us and journey to the moon! Learn all about the moon and space in this inter-galactic story time! Listen to some stories about the moon, play some moon games and make a moon mobile! Registration is required. Please register online at https://register.communitypass.net/newprovidence

August 5 @ 12 - 6 PM - Blood Drive (Adults)
New Jersey Blood Services will run a blood drive. Walk-ins welcome.

August 5 @ 7 - 8:30 PM - Knitting/Crocheting Group (Adults)
Drop by the Coddington room with a knitting, crocheting or other fiber art project to work on.

*August 6 @ 2:30 PM- Galaxy Slime (Pre-K- 2nd Gr.)
It’s ooey, gooey, shiny and inter-galactic . . . it’s space slime. You can make your own batch of icky, oozy space slime to take home! We're holding two sessions for two different age groups! Please sign up for one session. Registration is required. Please register online at https://register.communitypass.net/newprovidence

*August 6 @ 3:30 PM- Galaxy Slime (Gr. 3-6)
It’s ooey, gooey, shiny and inter-galactic . . . it’s space slime. You can make your own batch of icky, oozy space slime to take home! We're holding two sessions for two different age groups! Please sign up for one session. Registration is required. Please register online at https://register.communitypass.net/newprovidence

August 8 @ 3-5 PM - - Teen Wii Gaming - Just Dance! (Teens Grades 6-12)
It’s a library dance party! Bring some friends and get your groove on to Dance Party, Just Dance, Just Cheer and more. No registration required. Sign in as you arrive to ensure everyone gets playing time.

*August 10 @ 10 AM - 11:30 AM - Creative Greeting Cardmaking (Adults)
A great way to beat the heat and make beautiful and creative cards for all occasions. No experience required. All materials provided. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but registration is required. Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/newprovidence or e-mail npmlref@yahoo.com.

August 12 @ 3:30 PM- Mike Rose Magic Show: Magic That Came From Outer Space (All Ages)
Magician Mike Rose is back with impossible magic tricks & off the wall comedy all themed around space and the universe! Registration is not required.

August 13 @ 3:30 PM- Snap Circuits Jr. Club (Kids)
Calling all budding scientists and engineers! Snap Circuits makes learning electronics easy and fun! Come and put together various circuit boards.

*August 15 @ 7 PM - 8 PM : Hummingbirds (Adults)
Wild Birds Unlimited’s education coordinator, Pete Axelrod, will present a program on hummingbirds. This program begins with an investigation of the common attributes of the over 320 distinct species of hummingbird and then delves more deeply into the life and habits of Ruby-throated Hummingbird, the only hummingbird native to New Jersey. In addition, the program explains how to use plants and feeders to attract the Ruby-throated hummingbird to backyards. Free. Registration required - email npmlref@yahoo.com or sign up online at https://register.communitypass.net/newprovidence

*August 19 @ 10 - 11:30AM - College Admissions Essay Workshop (Teens Grades 9-12)
Come learn from Joe Pickton, New Providence resident, parent, Language Arts teacher, and tutor. Students will learn tips for choosing essay topics, how to make their essay stand out, and basic strategies for writing a cohesive, representative piece that will impress college admissions reviewers. Register for this event on NP Community Pass.

August 19 @ 7 - 8:30 PM - Knitting/Crocheting Group (Adults)
Drop by the Coddington room with a knitting, crocheting or other fiber art project to work on.

August 20 @ 11 AM- Wii Gaming: Just Dance (Gr. 4-6)
Games and console will be provided. Bring your friends and have some fun! Make sure you sign in when you arrive to ensure everyone has a turn! Registration is not required.

August 20 @ 12-2 PM- Teen Wii Gaming- Super Smash Bros Tournament (Teens Grades 6-12)
The Super Smash Bros Tournament is back! Bring some friends for a Wii gaming afternoon. Sign in for a slot on our bracket and see who is declare the new Super Smash Bros champion!

*August 21 @ 3 PM- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum Presents: “Who’s Awake?” (Gr. K-5)
There are a wide variety of animals who are just waking up when you are going to bed. Meet a live animal who is most comfortable after dark and listen to a story about our special nocturnal animal friends. Learn about the specialized adaptations that make night time the right time for moths, bats, owls, and other nocturnal creatures. Registration is required. Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/newprovidence

*August 22 @ 3:30 PM- Zumbini with Allie! (Ages 0-5)
Dance, sing and move with Allie during this free music and movement program for little ones! Registration is required. Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/newprovidence

August 27 @ 3:30 PM- LEGO Club! (Kids)
Come build with us! Try the monthly challenge or build any creation you’d like!

August 28 @ 1 PM- Kids Movie: Dumbo (All Ages)
A live-action film adaptation of the disney classic about the beloved baby elephant with large ears who can fly. The film is rated PG.

*September 15 at 3 PM - "The Beatles: the Beginning"
Paul Groom, a native of Liverpool, will describe the Beatles' rise from obscurity to international stardom. Groom attended the same high school as Paul McCartney and George Harrison, and the same youth club and Sunday school as John Lennon. Free, everyone is welcome. This 90 minute program is made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library.

*September 19 at 6:30 PM - "Intermediate Excel"
An instructor from the Adult School will teach a 2 hour class on Intermediate Excel. Bring your own laptop. Free, but registration is required. Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/newprovidence or e-mail npmlref@yahoo.com. This program is made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library.

Children’s Story Times for Summer 2019
Tuesday @ 10AM -- 4, 5, 6 yr olds
Wednesday @ 10AM -- Toddlers (18 mos-3)
Wednesday @ 11AM – Baby Lapsit (3-18 mos)
Wednesday @ 1130AM – Playgroup
Thursday @ 1:30 PM-- 4, 5, 6 yr olds *New time!
Thursday @ 2PM– Drop-in Craft – All Ages (18 mos & up)
*No story times June 18-July 4*

FREE MOVIES for SUMMER 2019
Teen Movie Mondays -- Open to all Teens ages 13+
June 24 @ 1PM -- Teen Movie: “Captain Marvel” Action, Rated PG-13
July 1 @ 1PM -- Teen Movie: “Five Feet Apart” Drama, Rated PG-13
July 8 @ 1PM -- Teen Movie: “Instant Family” Comedy, Rated PG-13
July 15 @ 1PM -- Teen Movie: “Escape Room” Horror, Rated PG-13
July 22 @ 1PM -- Teen Movie: “Bohemian Rhapsody” Rockumentary, Rated PG-13
July 29 @ 1PM -- Teen Movie: “Mortal Engines” Sci-Fi, Rated PG-13
Kids & Family Movie Wednesdays -- Open to all families. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
June 26 @ 1PM -- Kids & Family Movie: “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” Rated PG
July 31 @ 1PM -- Kids & Family Movie: “Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” Rated PG
Aug 28 @ 1PM -- Kids & Family Movie: “Dumbo” Rated PG
Free Movies for Adults every Tuesday
July 2 @ 1PM -- “The Upside” Rated PG-13
July 9 @ 1PM -- “The Mule” Rated R
July 16 @ 1PM -- “On the Basis of Sex” Rated PG-13
July 23 @ 1PM -- “Vice” Rated R
July 30 @ 1PM -- “Isn’t It Romantic” Rated PG-13
Aug 6 @ 1PM -- “Hotel Mumbai” Rated R
Aug 13 @ 1PM -- “Destroyer” Rated R
Aug 20 @ 1PM -- “Greta” Rated R
Aug 27 @ 1PM -- “Welcome to Marwen” Rated PG-13
---- Foreign Films ---
July 3 @ 1PM -- “Capernaum” In Arabic & Amharic w/English subtitles, Not Rated
July 22 @ 7PM -- “Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe” In German, English, Portuguese, French & Spanish w/English subtitles, Not Rated
Aug 7 @ 1PM -- “The Band’s Visit” In Hebrew, Arabic & English w/English subtitles
Aug 26 @ 7PM -- “Wedding in Galilee” In Arabic, Hebrew and Turkish w/English subtitles



A full calendar of events including regular meetings is available at www.newprovidencelibrary.org. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NewProvLibrar... for updates. All events are FREE and open to the public. To register for any library events, visit NP Community Pass at https://register.communitypass.net/newprovidence.

New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence 908-665-0311