Hilton Baby Lit
Wednesday, February 13
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Hilton Branch ● Ages birth – 2 ½ ● Drop in
Wednesdays, Feb 6, 13, and 20 @ 11:00am
Cuentos y canciones: Bilingual Storytime
Wednesday, February 13
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Compartiremos historias, canciones y rimas
en inglés y español. / We will share stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish.
Author Talk with Joe Strupp
Wednesday, February 13
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Main Library
Killing Journalism: How Greed, Laziness (And Donald Trump) Are Destroying News And How We Can Save It
Joe Strupp’s book details what is really wrong with today’s news media: not the claims of liberal, slanted coverage or “fake news” but the true cutbacks in resources, revenue and in-depth reporting, along with over coverage of non-stories and under coverage of true needs and important issues. It also looks at the loss of true ombudsmen who for years would hold local news accountable, while journalists face more obstacles — from a lack of legal defense to increased government crackdowns — than ever before. Not to mention outright danger on the job.
Copies of the book will be available for sale.
Both libraries closed for Presidents’ Day
Monday, February 18
All Day
Both libraries closed today for Presidents’ Day.
Great Ancient African Civilizations
Saturday, February 23
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Main Library
Through curated film clips, explore ancient African civilizations. Learn about the empires, people and cultures that have made their mark on history. A discussion will follow, facilitated by Tom Puryear, M.S., an enthusiast in ancient African civilizations and the evolution of mankind. With a special performance by the Maria Priadka School of Dance.
Presented by Maplewood Library and NAACP Oranges and Maplewood Unit.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, February 25
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hilton Branch
The Personal Power Pyramid
Using the pyramid as a metaphor, we explore how to integrate four important focuses for everyone in transition:• professional development • new tools • new people • well-being. With Marc Strano, President/Lead Consultant, SHIFT Leadership Development LLC.
Network with other professionals who are between jobs or looking for new career opportunities. Meetings include guest speakers and career workshops.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, February 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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Brain Games: Keep Your Mind Sharp
Wednesday, February 27
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Main Library
This interactive presentation will emphasize the importance of keeping your brain — the “master computer”– healthy. Learn routine maintenance activities you can do on a daily basis to help keep this master organ in its best working order, especially as you age. Discover games and exercises to stimulate different areas of your brain and keep memory strong. Diet, physical exercise and proper rest will also be covered. Presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.
Chef Jesse Talk & Tasting
Thursday, February 28
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Hilton Branch
Maplewood’s favorite Chef Jesse Jones is loved by locals and celebrities alike for his modern approach to southern cooking, taking traditional dishes and making them his own. He’ll share techniques and tips and talk about his recent demo at the famed Southern Food & Beverage Museum in New Orleans, followed by a tasting of his inspired Seafood Creole Soup. Copies of Chef Jesse’s cookbook and memoir Pow! My Life in 40 Feasts will be available for sale.
Read Around the World: Brazil
Wednesday, March 6
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Library – This month’s title is The invisible life of Euridice Gusmao by Martha Batalha.
Our Read Around the World book club meets once a month to discuss titles from foreign locales. All titles are available from Maplewood Library or through the BCCLS consortium. No registration needed.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, March 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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
New Thursday Night Book Group: Classic and Contemporary
Thursday, March 14
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Maplewood Library is pleased to announce Classic and Contemporary, our new book discussion group. The group will be facilitated by Dennis Donahue, Ph.D., former director of the Albert Dorman Honors College at NJIT. Meetings are at 7 pm at Main Library. This month’s title is The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen.
Upcoming titles and dates are as follows. The books can be borrowed from Maplewood Library or requested through the BCCLS consortium with your Maplewood Library card.
April 11: Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
May 9: In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, March 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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, April 8
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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Read Around the World: Canada
Wednesday, April 10
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Library – This month’s title is Brother by David Chariandy
Our Read Around the World book club meets once a month to discuss titles from foreign locales. All titles are available from Maplewood Library or through the BCCLS consortium. No registration needed.
New Thursday Night Book Group: Classic and Contemporary
Thursday, April 11
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Maplewood Library is pleased to announce Classic and Contemporary, our new book discussion group. The group will be facilitated by Dennis Donahue, Ph.D., former director of the Albert Dorman Honors College at NJIT. Meetings are at 7 pm at Main Library. This month’s title is Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert.
Upcoming titles and dates are as follows. The books can be borrowed from Maplewood Library or requested through the BCCLS consortium with your Maplewood Library card.
May 9: In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, April 29
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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, May 6
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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Read Around the World: Germany
Wednesday, May 8
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Library – This month’s title is This house is mine by Doerte Hansen.
Our Read Around the World book club meets once a month to discuss titles from foreign locales. All titles are available from Maplewood Library or through the BCCLS consortium. No registration needed.
New Thursday Night Book Group: Classic and Contemporary
Thursday, May 9
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Maplewood Library is pleased to announce Classic and Contemporary, our new book discussion group. The group will be facilitated by Dennis Donahue, Ph.D., former director of the Albert Dorman Honors College at NJIT. Meetings are at 7 pm at Main Library. This month’s title is In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende.
The books can be borrowed from Maplewood Library or requested through the BCCLS consortium with your Maplewood Library card.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, May 20
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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, June 3
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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Read Around the World: Indonesia
Wednesday, June 5
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Library – This month’s title is The birdwoman’s palate by Laksmi Pamuntjak.
Our Read Around the World book club meets once a month to discuss titles from foreign locales. All titles are available from Maplewood Library or through the BCCLS consortium. No registration needed.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, June 17
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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Libraries closed for Independence Day
Thursday, July 4
All Day
Both libraries are closed for Independence Day
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, July 8
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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, July 22
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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, August 5
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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, August 19
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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, September 9
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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Read Around the World: Algeria
Wednesday, September 11
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Library – This month’s title is The Meursault Investigation by Kamel Daoud.
Our Read Around the World book club meets once a month to discuss titles from foreign locales. All titles are available from Maplewood Library or through the BCCLS consortium. No registration needed.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, September 23
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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Read Around the World: Chile
Wednesday, October 2
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Library – This month’s title is In the distance with you by Carla Guelfenbein.
Our Read Around the World book club meets once a month to discuss titles from foreign locales. All titles are available from Maplewood Library or through the BCCLS consortium. No registration needed.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, October 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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Libraries closed for Columbus Day
Monday, October 14
All Day
Both libraries are closed for Columbus Day.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, October 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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, November 4
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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Read Around the World: Lebanon
Wednesday, November 6
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Library – This month’s title is An unnecessary woman by Rabih Alameddine.
Our Read Around the World book club meets once a month to discuss titles from foreign locales. All titles are available from Maplewood Library or through the BCCLS consortium. No registration needed.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, November 18
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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Day before Thanksgiving-Both libraries close at 1:00
Wednesday, November 27
1:00 pm
Day before Thanksgiving-Both libraries close at 1:00
Libraries closed for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28
All Day
Both libraries are closed for Thanksgiving.
Libraries closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Friday, November 29
All Day
Both libraries are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, December 2
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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Read Around the World: Haiti
Wednesday, December 11
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Library – This month’s title is Mouths don’t speak by Katia D. Ulysse.
Our Read Around the World book club meets once a month to discuss titles from foreign locales. All titles are available from Maplewood Library or through the BCCLS consortium. No registration needed.
Northern NJ Professionals in Transition
Monday, December 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
2019 Meeting Dates: January 14 & 28; February 11 & 25; March 11 & 25; April 8 & 29; May 6 & 20; June 3 & 17; July 8 & 22; August 5 & 19; September 9 & 23; October 7 & 21; November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24
1:00 pm
Main Library will close at 1:00 for Christmas Eve. Hilton Branch is closed.
Both Libraries Closed for Christmas
Wednesday, December 25
All Day
Both libraries closed for Christmas.
New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, December 31
1:00 pm
Main Library will close at 1:00 for New Year’s Eve. Hilton Branch is closed.