Name: YA Anime/Manga/Graphic Novel Club
Start: 2026-12-09T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Wayne Public Library

Wayne Public Library

Come join us for the young adult Anime, Manga &amp; Graphic Novel Club where teens can discuss their favorite manga, graphic novels  &amp; anime. Monthly themes will vary along  with crafts, writing or art projects to help us collaborate discussions.  
  Available through the <var>Hoopla Digital App</var>.
 Open to Wayne young adults in 5th grade &amp; up.
December Recommended Reading: 
<h1>Kingdom Unraveled: A Closely Knit Graphic Adventure</h1>
by Mariana DiMercurio 
Description: 
Jo is a 70-year-old woman living a quiet village life, with just her knitting needles and the natural world for company. But when a mystical guardian knocks on her door, Jo is named the new Champion—tasked with doing what no Champion before her could: saving the Kingdom, and her family, from certain demise. With help from her snarky friend Roy, whose goals seem to align suspiciously well with hers, Jo sets off on a quest unlike any other. Packed with humor and heart, this original graphic novel includes the exclusive, never-before-published ending to the beloved webcomic Closely Knit.
<ul><li>An unlikely 70-year-old hero readers of all ages will adore</li><li>Based on the hit WebToon Closely Knit</li><li>Exclusive, never-before-seen conclusion to Jo and Roy’s story</li><li>Full-color art on every page</li><li>Perfect for fans of Amulet and cozy fantasy adventures</li></ul>
 Grab your knitting needles and join Jo on the quest to save the kingdom!

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Passaic County

 Jack Slocum

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This November, the Theater League of Clifton brings their story to the stage with 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical about the tumultuous days leading to the Declaration of Independence.
Directed by Maren Sugarman, the production will be presented November 13–15, 2026, at the Wayne Community Center, 1 Pike Drive in Wayne.
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The production also arrives at an especially fitting moment. Throughout 2026, communities across the country are commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and reflecting on the ideals, contradictions and continuing story that began in Philadelphia two-and-a-half centuries ago.
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The featured cast also includes Frank Ortega as Richard Henry Lee, Kevin Hayes as John Dickinson, Ryan Green as Edward Rutledge, Stephen Burke as Roger Sherman, Bill Kaufman as Robert Livingston, and Frank Skokan as John Hancock. Julia Duncan portrays Abigail Adams and Brittany Reese plays Martha Jefferson.
Sugarman returns to the Theater League of Clifton after directing several previous productions, including Oliver!, Waiting for Christmas, Man of La Mancha, Murder on the Menu and The Altos.
Tickets are $30, or $25 for seniors and students. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or larger. Tickets can be purchased online at <a href="https://www.theaterleagueofclifton.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tlctheater.org</a> or reserved by calling (973) 928-7668.
The Theater League of Clifton has also announced a special promotion with Outback Steakhouse in Wayne, offering audiences of its upcoming production of 1776 a 30% discount on food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages. To take advantage of the promotion, patrons need only present their purchased 1776 ticket at the restaurant's Wayne location at 191 Berdan Avenue, between Friday, November 13, and Sunday, November 15.
Founded in 2005, the Theater League of Clifton is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the arts through theatrical performances, providing quality entertainment for audiences of all ages and creating opportunities for members of the community to participate in live theater. Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theaterleagueofclifton/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@theaterleagueofclifton</a>
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Some One-shot (single session) adventures will also be available.
Anyone interested in becoming a DM or Game Master please email: Fitzgeralda@WaynePublicLibrary.org
Please register. Though walk-ins are welcome.
<dl><dt>Date:</dt><dd>Monday, Novem</dd></dl>

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