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Makers Day: Pope John High School FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team 248 Fatal Error @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Team 248 Fatal Error of Pope John High School is bringing their FIRST Tech Challenge competition robot to the library for Makers Day! The team will give robot demonstrations, teachi early engineering skills to children and answer questions about their experience and how everyone can be involved in robotics through FIRST. This is a drop-in…

Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new…

Makers Day: Giant Tissue Paper Party Flowers with Wendy Ransom @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Have you seen the beautiful giant paper flowers on display at Dorothy Henry? Do you want to try making your own? Celebrate Makers Day 2024 by joining local art teacher, Wendy Ransom, to create your own Whimsical Giant Flower for any occasion. Step-by-step easy folding and directions. No experience required. All supplies included. Go home…

Free

Makers Day: The Language of Flowers @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Horticulture Therapist Linda Kluge  explains the meaning behind different flowers, then leads the group in creating personalized tussie-mussie bouquets! What’s a tussie-mussie? Join us and find out. Fresh flowers and other supplies provided. Space limited. Registration begins March 2. If you register and then cannot attend, please call the library at 973 948-3660, ext. 3418…

Free

Makers Day: Books Arts with Alice Brees @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Join in as Alice shows the group how to transform old books into works of art. During today’s class you’ll use old Reader’s Digest book covers, other old book pages and decorative scrapbook paper to create a lovely floral scene for display. All supplies provided. Registration begins March 2. If you register and then cannot attend,…

Free

Watercolor Painting with Regina Orr @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Join local artist, Regina Orr, for a relaxing and rewarding experience, as she guides you step-by-step through creating a beautiful watercolor painting from start to finish. No experience required, though past participants are welcome to attend. All supplies provided. This is a free watercolor painting class for ages 18+. Class size is limited to allow…

Free

Makers Day: Spring Fling Jewelry Workshop @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Join Joan and Val for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll create a beaded necklace, bracelet, key chain, or purse dangle. You choose! Skills learned include basic jewelry design, finishing techniques, and working with clasps, crimps, and jump rings. This is a “NO Knot Class.” All supplies provided. Space limited. Registration begins March 2.…

Free

Monday Fun Day – Game On! @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Enjoy a mental challenge and play nicely with your peers! Join our core group of gamesters to play cards and chat. Board games also available. Just bring your competitive nature and sense of fun! The group meets most Mondays at 1:00, and new players are always welcome. This is a drop-in game time for adults,…

Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Mah Jongg is complex, compelling and fun! Do you know how to play? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited to the Community Room at Main Library to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always…

Spring Cleaning Swap @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Happy First Day of Spring! Have a gardening tool you don’t need anymore? A baking dish you used for a party that’s now collecting dust? Bring your new or gently used gardening supplies or small household items and swap them for something new. No registration required. Stop by, drop off, and swap!

Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new…

Sussex County Library Needlers @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Needlers are open to anyone with a love of handiwork—knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and counted cross stitchers are all welcome! Share patterns, learn new stitches and make new friends. New members always welcome. No registration required.

Learn the Library Workshop: hoopla (digital eBooks, movies, music & more!) @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

What’s all the hoopla? Come to the library and find out! Bring your laptop or Chromebook to create your hoopla Digital account. Chromebooks will also be provided. Bring your mobile device — smartphone, Kindle Fire, iPad, or Android tablet — to download the hoopla Digital app and join the fun! You’ll also need a your…

Free

Thought Bubbles Graphic Novel Book Club @ Main Library, Dorothy Henry & on Discord

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Thought Bubbles meets monthly to discuss all things comic books, graphic novels, and manga! (And all other nerdy interests!) Join our Discord server to get updates on upcoming meetings, swap comic recommendations, see what’s new to our library shelves, and more! Spotlight books every other month, otherwise pick what you want to read and feel…

Free

Mah Jongg with Friends @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Do you play Mah Jongg? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always welcome. If you’re an expert, come share what you know and help improve everyone’s level…

Art Talk with Janet Mandel via Zoom

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Come along on the journey as we celebrate Women’s History Month with a presentation by art educator, Janet Mandel. Today’s talk will examine the lives of three remarkable women who defied society’s expectations: Isabella Stewart Gardner, Helene Kröller-Müller, and Peggy Guggenheim. We will trace the steps each took to amass three of the most important…

Free

Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new…

Monday Fun Day – Game On! @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Enjoy a mental challenge and play nicely with your peers! Join our core group of gamesters to play cards and chat. Board games also available. Just bring your competitive nature and sense of fun! The group meets most Mondays at 1:00, and new players are always welcome. This is a drop-in game time for adults,…

Historical Fiction Book Club @ Main Library and via Zoom

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Historical Fiction Book Club will meet in person at Main Library and via Zoom the 4th Monday of most months at 6:00 p.m. The title for March is this year’s winner of the America Library Association’s Best In Genre (Historic Fiction) for Adult Readers – Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See. Tan Yunxian spends much…

Free

Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Mah Jongg is complex, compelling and fun! Do you know how to play? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited to the Community Room at Main Library to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always…