Events

  • June 2013

    • Hilton Overlook Van Hearing Test

      Thursday, June 20

      12:00 pm

      On Springfield Avenue in front of Hilton Branch - Don’t miss out on the conversations around you. Get a free hearing screening. The van will be on Springfield Ave. in front of Hilton Branch.

       

    • Homogenius

      Thursday, June 20

      7:00 pm

      Main Library – In celebration of Pride Month, the Maplewood Library presents HOMOGENIUS: An evening of work by local LGBT writers.   Featuring short plays by award-winning playwright Robert Shaffron, with actors Joel de la Fuente, Charlie Pollock, Sandy Rustin and John Steber.   elections from Dad is Dead, Please Call Me, a work-in-progress by Peaches and Coconuts blogger Deborah Goldstein, who is also managing director  for LesbianFamily.com.   One night only!

       

    • Explore the World With Road Scholar

      Monday, June 24

      7:00 pm

      Main Library – The Adult Summer Reading Club will kick off with this program for adults of all ages.  Road Scholar offers educational travel opportunities in all 50 states and 150 countries. Participants travel with renowned experts on behind-the-scenes learning excursions, cultural tours, study cruises and more. Speaker Pat Turner Kavanaugh will talk about her experiences, and what awaits the adventurous traveler.

       

       

    • Free Adult Health Screenings

      Wednesday, June 26

      10:00 am

      Main Library – Medication, weight & health counseling; Blood Pressure Screening; Carotid Bruit Screening.  Staffed by Maplewood Health Dept. Nurses. For an appointment, call the Maplewood Health Dept at (973) 762-8120 ext. 4300 . Drop-ins are also welcome

       

    • Maplewood Library Writers’ Group

      Wednesday, June 26

      7:00 pm

      Main Library – Open to writers of all genres who are interested in interacting with and receiving feedback from fellow writers.  Members read and receive comments on current writing projects, and time is allotted for open discussion.

    • Hilton Far From the Tree Book Discussion Series

      Thursday, June 27

      6:30 pm

      Hilton Branch – Deaf Culture

      Jason Wieland of New Jersey’s Department of Human Services will talk about the Deaf community’s shared values, beliefs, and visual means of relating to the world. The event will be ASL interpreted. This book talk series is based on Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity. In his book, Andrew Solomon tells the stories of parents who not only learn to deal with their exceptional children but also find profound meaning in doing so.

  • July 2013

    • Dewey Book Club

      Monday, July 1

      7:00 pm

      Main Library – Each month we focus on one section of the library’s non-fiction collection, from the 000s to the 900s. After a brief examination of  the 900s (History & Travel) we’ll discuss this month’s title,  Unbroken: A World War II Airman’s Story of Survival, Reslience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand, Call # 940.547.  All are welcome.  Refreshments will be served.  For book availability stop by the Information Desk at Main Library or call 973-762-1622, ext 5022.

       

       

       

    • Hilton Make Friends With Your Computer

      Monday, July 15

      11:00 am

      Hilton Branch – This class is designed especially for people who may be just a little bit afraid of computers! You’ll learn how to control a computer mouse and how to go on the Internet. No registration is needed.