Wayne Public Library

Please join us for our Adult&nbsp;Anime, Manga &amp; Graphic Novel Club where adults can discuss their favorite manga, graphic&nbsp;novels &amp; anime! Members can have fun sharing some of their favorite (or least favorite) bits of media and connecting with others who enjoy similar topics. We will share in collaborative discussions and recommendations. We will also discuss some potential shows to view at future meetings!&nbsp;
Our book recommendation for this month is Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I&nbsp;&nbsp;by&nbsp;Gregory Maguire and Scott Hampton
Description:&nbsp;Experience the magic of Oz as you've never seen it before with this brand-new, fully illustrated graphic novel adaptation of Gregory Maguire's masterpiece Wicked, the inspiration for the Broadway show and the smash hit movie series-the first in a two-part series featuring gorgeous full-color illustrations by Scott Hampton. Like Dorothy when she crash-landed all those years ago, prepare to be swept into a new and colorful world in this first-ever graphic novel adaptation of Wicked. While the long-running Broadway musical and major motion picture take inspiration from this iconic novel, this is Oz as Gregory Maguire wrote it-a fantastical story with dark edges and sharp social commentary that explores morality and ambition, love and friendship, and discovering one's inner power. Elphaba was born with emerald-green skin-no easy burden in a land as mean and poor as Oz, where superstition and magic are not strong enough to explain or overcome the natural disasters of flood and famine. Still, Elphaba is smart, and by the time she enters Shiz University, she becomes a member of a charmed circle of Oz's most promising young citizens, including the beautiful and ambitious Galinda. But Elphaba's Oz is no utopia; it's a land of simmering political intrigue. The Wizard's secret police are everywhere. Animals-those creatures with voices, souls, and minds-are threatened with exile. Young Elphaba, green and wild and misunderstood, is determined to stand for Animal rights and protect the Animals-even if it means combating the mysterious Wizard, even if it means risking her single chance at romance. Ever wiser in guilt and sorrow, she can find herself grateful when the world declares her a witch. And she can even make herself glad for that young girl from Kansas.

Open to all adults, 18+

Local Event: Adult Anime/Manga/Graphic Novel Club

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Adult Anime/Manga/Graphic Novel Club

Please join us for our Adult Anime, Manga & Graphic Novel Club where adults can discuss their favorite manga, graphic novels &...

Come and embark on a storytelling adventure with us! D&amp;D and a few other roleplaying style games will be available for participants to join. Whether you are brand new or a long-time fan we can help you jump into the amazing and creative worlds of tabletop roleplaying games. Create your character, role some dice, and venture forth in this series of collaborative storytelling sessions.
Some One-shot (single session) adventures will also be available.
Anyone interested in becoming a DM or Game Master please email: Fitzgeralda@WaynePublicLibrary.org

Local Event: Rolls & Realms - Adults

Rolls & Realms - Adults

Come and embark on a storytelling adventure with us! D&D and a few other roleplaying style games will be available for...

Come and embark on a storytelling adventure with us! D&amp;D and a few other roleplaying style games will be available for participants to join. Whether you are brand new or a long-time fan we can help you jump into the amazing and creative worlds of tabletop roleplaying games. Create your character, role some dice, and venture forth in this series of collaborative storytelling sessions.
Calling for Game Masters!
Anyone interested in becoming a DM or Game Master please email: Fitzgeralda@WaynePublicLibrary.org

Local Event: Rolls & Realms - Teens

Rolls & Realms - Teens

Do you enjoy writing? What can you expect? The Teen Writing Club is a place where young writers can come to share their works with their peers. Our teens read samples of their works and give constructive criticism and feed back to each other so they can improve their skills.&nbsp;
Attending the Teen Writing Club can count towards volunteer hours.&nbsp;
We also offer writing prompts to help provide inspiration. Please write something based on the prompt to bring to the meeting along with any of your own work you would like to share!&nbsp;
May Writing Prompt:&nbsp;&nbsp;Write about a character who becomes the villain in another character’s story.
Writing prompts are meant as icebreakers and inspiration for our young writers. They can be as short as a paragraph or as long as a novel.&nbsp;
Open to Wayne young adults in 5th grade &amp; up.

Local Event: Teen Writing Club 

Teen Writing Club 

Do you enjoy writing? What can you expect? The Teen Writing Club is a place where young writers can come to share their works...

Join us for an exciting Make Your Move! Board &amp; Card Game Events at the library, where fun and friendly competition come together! Perfect for teens, young adults, and families, this event offers a chance to dive into a wide range of board and card games suited for ages 6 and up. Whether you're a seasoned player or just discovering the world of tabletop games, there's something for everyone.
Each session features a live demonstration of a cool game to introduce you to its unique gameplay and strategies. Bring friends, make new ones, and enjoy an evening of laughter and camaraderie. The event is free, open to all, and no registration is required. Please note that children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Local Event: Make Your Move! Board & Card Game Events 

Make Your Move! Board & Card Game Events 

Join us for an exciting Make Your Move! Board & Card Game Events at the library, where fun and friendly competition come...

Come join us for the young adult Anime, Manga &amp; Graphic Novel Club where teens can discuss their favorite manga, graphic novels&nbsp; &amp; anime. Monthly themes will vary along&nbsp; with crafts, writing or art projects to help us collaborate discussions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
May Recommended Reading: Nubia: Too Real&nbsp; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/L-L-McKinney/e/B079P9YNT5/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">L.L. McKinney</a>&nbsp;(Author),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_2?ie=UTF8&amp;field-author=Robyn+Smith&amp;text=Robyn+Smith&amp;sort=relevancerank&amp;search-alias=books" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Robyn Smith</a>&nbsp;(Illustrator)
Description:&nbsp;
From critically acclaimed author L.L McKinney and brought to life with delightful, vivid art by Robyn Smith and Manou Azumi, highly anticipated sequel, NUBIA: TOO REAL follows Nubia as she explores her Amazonian identity, learns the importance of self-acceptance and the enduring power of true friendship! After a turbulent school year, Nubia is both thrilled and anxious as she embarks on a transformative summer training with the Amazons on Themyscira! Amid the mounting pressure of expectations, she grapples with feeling like an outsider, letting the weight of her self-doubt strain her most important relationships. Just when she thought her life couldn’t get more complicated, her biggest fear threatens the safety of everyone on Paradise Island. Will Nubia rise above the chaos and embrace her true self as the hero she was destined to be?
&nbsp;Open to Wayne young adults in 5th grade &amp; up&nbsp;.

Local Event: YA Anime/Manga/Graphic Novel Club

YA Anime/Manga/Graphic Novel Club

Come join us for the young adult Anime, Manga & Graphic Novel Club where teens can discuss their favorite manga, graphic...

Open to the Public.
Calling all D&amp;D and TTRPG players!
Rolls &amp; Realms and the North Jersey D&amp;D Group invite D&amp;D and other TTRPG players from Northern NJ to come meet in person at this Meet &amp; Greet. People can share&nbsp;some of their adventuring&nbsp;experiences with fellow adventurers.&nbsp;
Anyone interested is also&nbsp;invited to join the Rolls &amp; Realms in person D&amp;D and TTRPG sessions, hosted weekly for adults &amp; teens,&nbsp;at the Wayne Public Library.

Local Event: Rolls & Realms D&D/TTRPG Group Meet Up

Rolls & Realms D&D/TTRPG Group Meet Up

Open to the Public.
Calling all D&D and TTRPG players!
Rolls & Realms and the North Jersey D&D Group invite D&D and other TTRPG...

Baroque, Spanish and Latin music program. It has haunting music from Satie, the sublime harmonies of Bach and Scarlatti, an evocative set from Latin America and a flamenco influenced set from Spain.
&nbsp;Francisco Roldán (<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.franciscoroldan.com&amp;c=E,1,VZVjpnz5jzlcEJSrqrZJQNe-xVc-Tc7WmfJr7mc9e_BSbkAYHXuCyIrKiff8dK-cDsdjicPPp1lAGWK3bVNZT8B2dPzeIf9aYLLNlZDbxdW3LwJY1PNVhTa88u0,&amp;typo=1&amp;ancr_add=1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.franciscoroldan.com</a>), is a professional concert guitarist based in New York City. His repertoire includes music from the Renaissance to classical and contemporary, as well as many Latin-American pieces.&nbsp;“Absolutely poetic and mesmerizing playing. A truly wonderful evening.” Claudia Dumschat, Organist and Choirmaster, Church of the Transfiguration, NYC)
Lunchbox Learning is a series of programs that are supported by the Friends of the Wayne Public Library.&nbsp; It originated to provide daytime programming that seniors would be able to attend.&nbsp; The series consists of musical programs, history lectures, and occasional dramatic programs.&nbsp;
Doors open at noon--feel free to bring a bag lunch. The programs starts at 12:30 PM.
Registration is required.&nbsp;

Local Event: Lunchbox Learning Series -  Francisco Roldán:  Baroque, Spanish and Latin music program

Lunchbox Learning Series -  Francisco Roldán: ...

Baroque, Spanish and Latin music program. It has haunting music from Satie, the sublime harmonies of Bach and Scarlatti, an...

Lunchbox Learning Series -  Francisco Roldán:  Baroque, Spanish and Latin music program

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Rest Recovery Wellness&nbsp;officially open our doors in Wayne! We’ve designed a sanctuary for your&nbsp;body and mind, and we want you to be the first to experience it. Come celebrate a&nbsp;weekend dedicated to your well-being.
When: April 25 – April 26, 2026 at 9 am - 2 pm Where: Rest &amp; Recovery Wellness, 197 Berdan Avenue, Wayne, NJ Featuring: Local Vendors, Wellness Giveaways, and Exclusive Raffles Our Healing Services: Discover the ultimate recovery circuit. Whether you're looking to soothe sore muscles or&nbsp;find mental clarity, we have a modality for you: - Heat &amp; Cold: Sauna &amp; Cold Plunge - Deep Recovery: Red Light Therapy, Compression &amp; PEMF Therapy - Atmospheric Healing: Salt Cave &amp; Hyperbaric Chamber - Mindful Peace: Float Spa, Yoga Therapy &amp; Reiki HealingStep into a better version of you. An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is&nbsp;the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly.

Local Event: Grand opening - Rest Recovery Wellness

Grand opening - Rest Recovery Wellness

Rest Recovery Wellness officially open our doors in Wayne! We’ve designed a sanctuary for your body and mind, and we want you...

Montclair State University

Step into a world of creativity, movement and shared ideas at Express 
Yourself!, a vibrant day of arts, culture and creative exploration 
taking place on Saturday, May 9, in partnership with the Montclair 
Literary Festival. Open to all, 
this celebration invites everyone to explore creative expression in many
 forms.&nbsp;Join us for hands-on workshops and interactive experiences on Saturday, May 9, 2026. All events are open to all and free, but registration is required. Sign up for a single workshop or for the whole day!
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Acting Out: Improv Group Style 
9 -10:15 a.m.,&nbsp; Life Hall room 1200 
Crowd Source Acting is about using improvisation to act in the moment. 
Participants will be guided in an improvisational game that allows them 
to experience dropping into a roll and having the inspiration of those 
around them to achieve a common goal. That goal could be silly, serious,
 or absurd. Join us for a round or two of a game called Family 
Portraits, guided by Theatre department practitioners.
A Moving Experience For All 
10:30-11:45 a.m., Life Hall 1210 
This session will be a dance class for beginners, emphasizing freedom of movement and some basic dance moves. 
Got Art? Take This Workshop 
12:00-1:15 p.m., Calcia Hall 245 
Participants will explore a visual arts technique such as collage, clay 
sculpting, or mixed media and create a unique work. Guided by an artist 
educator, attendees will learn simple methods and experiment with 
materials during the session. 
Snap Snap: Taking Just the Right Picture 
1:30-2:45 p.m., Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
This digital photography workshop will start with a presentation on the 
powerful choices available for capturing and documenting the world with 
your camera. Each participant will be given directions for taking a 
photograph from a specific location on campus. Jenelle Covino, Adjunct 
Professor of Art and Design, will guide participants to utilize basic 
photo retouching principles to bring each digital photograph to life. 
You can bring your digital camera or use your cell phone to photograph 
for this workshop. This workshop is suitable for all ages and all 
experience levels of photography. 
Drumming Up a Crowd, the West African Way 
3:00-4:15 p.m.; Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
The Montclair State University West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble 
will perform and engage everyone to participate in traditional West 
African recreational music. We play a strong weave of polyrhythms on 
traditional drums, bells and rattles, and those in attendance will drum 
with us, sing with us in call and response in a West African language, 
and dance traditional movements with us, directed by calls from the lead
 drum. 
Let’s Get Physical: Writing Poetry about Memory and the Body 
4:30-5:45 p.m. Feliciano School of Business Room 140 
In this generative poetry workshop, we will begin by bringing our 
memories to life on the page. We will then expand to writing about 
embodied experiences. Participants will leave this workshop having 
written two new poems and having received feedback on one of the poems. 
They will also leave with a few additional tools in their writers’ 
toolbox.

Local Event: Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity, Community and Discovery

Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity,...

Step into a world of creativity, movement and shared ideas at Express 
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