Preschool Storytime
Thursday, March 16
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Main Library * Drop In * Ages 2 ½ – 5 * All children must be accompanied by an adult
Thursdays @ 11-11:30am: 3/9, 3/16
Create Space – Maplewood Library’s Makerspace is Open!
Thursday, March 16
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hilton Branch – Every Tuesday and Thursday 5:00-8:00 pm. Patrons can use Rhino 3D software to build a model, print an object on our 3D printer or use our new color printer or laminator. There are also Snap Circuits, Squishy Circuits, littleBits and SparkFun kits for the kids. Raspberry Pi single board computers are also available to learn more about computer science. More information about the Create Space…
The Climate Reality Project: There is No Planet B
Thursday, July 20
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Main Library – This presentation draws on the materials used by Nobel Laureate Al Gore for his Climate Reality summits. The program will offer a global perspective and will offer local opportunities for action.
The presentation will cover:
- Global Warming. We’ve understood the science behind the greenhouse effect and greenhouse gasses for nearly 200 years. Global warming is real, it’s happening and the effects will have a significant impact on life on our home – planet Earth.
- Climate and Ecology: How life on earth is being affected by global warming/climate change from heat waves and flooding to refugee crises.
- Renewable Energy: What’s happening in the US and the world. The leadership challenge.
- Call to Action: Thinking globally, acting locally – at home, in towns, counties, the state and regionally.
The challenges presented by human-caused global warming/climate change are immense but not insurmountable. Progress has been made toward a sustainable, more equitable future for people around the world.
There is a great deal of uncertainty involved estimating the impact of climate change. Concerned climate scientists could be wrong. Continuing greenhouse gas emissions might have a smaller impact on the planet than their projections indicate. Or the impact could be much, much worse.
However, there is one certainty. There is no Planet B.
Presenter Ridge Kennedy has been personally trained by former US Vice President Al Gore and The Climate Reality Project to serve as a volunteer Climate Reality Leader. Ridge attended the training program in Denver in March. A distinguished group of academic, scientific, industry and political figures led sessions on climate change and methods for communicating about climate change to general audiences.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, July 24
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hilton Branch – Body Language for Interview Success
Are your interviews falling flat? Do you feel no one is listening? Are you unknowingly sending mixed messages Your body language may qualify (or disqualify) you for a position. If you are like most people, you probably spend hours preparing for interview questions and answers and no time on how to communicate most effectively. Yet body language is how the interviewer is making judgments and decisions about you. Some say body language is a reflection of your personality, others a measure of your qualifications. However interpreted, science has shown that it is not what you say, but how you say it. More than 55% of communication is non-verbal suggesting it is imperative that it should be a part of your interview preparation.
Alex Freund is a Career Coach whose specialty is interview preparation
Network with other professionals who are currently unemployed or looking for new career opportunities. Meetings alternate between guest speakers and career workshops. Programs are free and open to the public. Subscribe to the group here.
More information about Professionals in Transition
2017 Meeting Dates: January 9 & 23; February 6 & 27; March 13 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22; June 5 & 19; July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21; September 11 & 25; October 16 & 30; November 13 & 27; December 11
The Secret to Chef Jesse’s Award Winning Ribs
Tuesday, July 25
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hilton Branch (rain date: Thurs. July 27th)
To register go to: https://chefjesseribsjuly25.eventbrite.com
Join us for a Southern Style barbecue! Chef Jesse will demonstrate how to season and prep ribs for the grill. Learn his seasoning and grilling technique and join in a tasting! Please bring your ticket! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket!!
Thanks to the Friends of the Maplewood Library
Bloodmobile
Saturday, July 29
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Main Library – The blood you donate will help save the lives of trauma victims, patients with blood disorders, cancer and many other life- threatening injuries and illnesses in our area hospitals. Shortages occur throughout the year especially in this area of the country. This situation puts the lives of patients who need blood in danger.
Author Talk: Three Cents a Mile with Mark Mooney
Saturday, July 29
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Main Library – Three Cents a Mile is a rollicking, exciting and often poignant tale of Mark’s 41,000-mile hitchhiking journey around the world, through the Iranian revolution, Mother Teresa’s convent, a Malaysian opium den, Paris, the Khmer Rogue, Thailand and more. He’ll talk about the characters he befriended, and what led him to his sometimes scary, always fascinating adventures.
Copies of the book will be available for sale.
Electrical Repairs August 4-5
Friday, August 4
All Day
Due to necessary electrical repairs, Main Library will be CLOSED on Friday August 4th and Saturday August 5th. To accommodate our patrons, the Hilton Branch will be OPEN Friday August 4th from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday August 5th from 10 am to 5 pm. Regular summer hours will resume on Monday, August 7th.
Electrical Repairs August 4-5
Saturday, August 5
All Day
Due to necessary electrical repairs, Main Library will be CLOSED on Friday August 4th and Saturday August 5th. To accommodate our patrons, the Hilton Branch will be OPEN Friday August 4th from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday August 5th from 10 am to 5 pm. Regular summer hours will resume on Monday, August 7th.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, August 7
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hilton Branch – Network with other professionals who are currently unemployed or looking for new career opportunities. Meetings alternate between guest speakers and career workshops. Programs are free and open to the public. Subscribe to the group here.
More information about Professionals in Transition
2017 Meeting Dates: January 9 & 23; February 6 & 27; March 13 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22; June 5 & 19; July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21; September 11 & 25; October 16 & 30; November 13 & 27; December 11
Animation Workshop:
Saturday, August 12
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Maplewood Library * Ages 7 and up * Registration Required
Make an animated movie using HUE Animation software.
Mondays 8/7 & 8/14 @4 & Sat 8/12 @2pm
https://hueanimation.eventbrite.com
Free Adult Health Screening
Wednesday, August 16
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Main Library – Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling. Open to Maplewood residents 18 and older. Staffed by Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 973-762-8120 ext. 4300. Drop-ins are welcome.
Art & Music Reception: Village to Village
Saturday, August 19
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Main Library – Village to Village (V2V) Summer Camp is a program to encourage dialogue, cultural exchange, friendship and fun between SOMA teens and Syrian teens in Elizabeth. The artwork and handmade books they create this summer will be on exhibit during August. Students will also read written works from their writing workshop. Live music will be provided by Ben Morris on keyboard.
Free and open to everyone. Refreshments will be served.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, August 21
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hilton Branch – Network with other professionals who are currently unemployed or looking for new career opportunities. Meetings alternate between guest speakers and career workshops. Programs are free and open to the public. Subscribe to the group here.
More information about Professionals in Transition
2017 Meeting Dates: January 9 & 23; February 6 & 27; March 13 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22; June 5 & 19; July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21; September 11 & 25; October 16 & 30; November 13 & 27; December 11
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, September 11
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hilton Branch – Network with other professionals who are currently unemployed or looking for new career opportunities. Meetings alternate between guest speakers and career workshops. Programs are free and open to the public. Subscribe to the group here.
More information about Professionals in Transition
2017 Meeting Dates: January 9 & 23; February 6 & 27; March 13 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22; June 5 & 19; July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21; September 11 & 25; October 16 & 30; November 13 & 27; December 11
Hilton Free Adult Health Screening
Wednesday, September 13
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Hilton Branch – Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling. Open to Maplewood residents 18 and older. Staffed by Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 973-762-8120 ext. 4300. Drop-ins are welcome.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, September 25
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hilton Branch – Network with other professionals who are currently unemployed or looking for new career opportunities. Meetings alternate between guest speakers and career workshops. Programs are free and open to the public. Subscribe to the group here.
More information about Professionals in Transition
2017 Meeting Dates: January 9 & 23; February 6 & 27; March 13 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22; June 5 & 19; July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21; September 11 & 25; October 16 & 30; November 13 & 27; December 11
Libraries closed for Columbus Day
Monday, October 9
All Day
Both libraries are closed for Columbus Day.
Free Adult Health Screening
Wednesday, October 11
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Main Library – Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling. Open to Maplewood residents 18 and older. Staffed by Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 973-762-8120 ext. 4300. Drop-ins are welcome.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, October 16
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hilton Branch – Network with other professionals who are currently unemployed or looking for new career opportunities. Meetings alternate between guest speakers and career workshops. Programs are free and open to the public. Subscribe to the group here.
More information about Professionals in Transition
2017 Meeting Dates: January 9 & 23; February 6 & 27; March 13 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22; June 5 & 19; July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21; September 11 & 25; October 16 & 30; November 13 & 27; December 11
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, October 30
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hilton Branch – Network with other professionals who are currently unemployed or looking for new career opportunities. Meetings alternate between guest speakers and career workshops. Programs are free and open to the public. Subscribe to the group here.
More information about Professionals in Transition
2017 Meeting Dates: January 9 & 23; February 6 & 27; March 13 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22; June 5 & 19; July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21; September 11 & 25; October 16 & 30; November 13 & 27; December 11
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, November 13
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hilton Branch – Network with other professionals who are currently unemployed or looking for new career opportunities. Meetings alternate between guest speakers and career workshops. Programs are free and open to the public. Subscribe to the group here.
More information about Professionals in Transition
2017 Meeting Dates: January 9 & 23; February 6 & 27; March 13 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22; June 5 & 19; July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21; September 11 & 25; October 16 & 30; November 13 & 27; December 11
Hilton Free Adult Health Screening
Wednesday, November 15
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Hilton Branch – Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling. Open to Maplewood residents 18 and older. Staffed by Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 973-762-8120 ext. 4300. Drop-ins are welcome.
Day before Thanksgiving-Both libraries close at 1:00
Wednesday, November 22
1:00 pm
Day before Thanksgiving-Both libraries close at 1:00
Libraries closed for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 23
All Day
Both libraries are closed for Thanksgiving.
Libraries closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Friday, November 24
All Day
Both libraries are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, November 27
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hilton Branch – Network with other professionals who are currently unemployed or looking for new career opportunities. Meetings alternate between guest speakers and career workshops. Programs are free and open to the public. Subscribe to the group here.
More information about Professionals in Transition
2017 Meeting Dates: January 9 & 23; February 6 & 27; March 13 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22; June 5 & 19; July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21; September 11 & 25; October 16 & 30; November 13 & 27; December 11
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, December 11
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hilton Branch – Network with other professionals who are currently unemployed or looking for new career opportunities. Meetings alternate between guest speakers and career workshops. Programs are free and open to the public. Subscribe to the group here.
More information about Professionals in Transition
2017 Meeting Dates: January 9 & 23; February 6 & 27; March 13 & 27; April 10 & 24; May 8 & 22; June 5 & 19; July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21; September 11 & 25; October 16 & 30; November 13 & 27; December 11
Free Adult Health Screening
Wednesday, December 13
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Main Library – Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling. Open to Maplewood residents 18 and older. Staffed by Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 973-762-8120 ext. 4300. Drop-ins are welcome.
Library Closed for Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 24
1:00 pm
The Library is closed for Christmas Eve.
Both Libraries Closed for Christmas
Monday, December 25
All Day
Both libraries closed for Christmas.
