APRIL 2023

APRIL BOOK DISCUSSION TITLES

G(R)AY MATTER (virtual)

Tuesday, April 11 at 7 pm

The acclaimed cartoonist of one of the country’s most popular gay comic strips presents a dazzling, irreverent biography of the iconoclastic Barney Frank. REGISTER HERE.

BOOKS NOW & THEN

At Hilton Branch AND virtual

Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 pm 

A moving and hilarious account of a spring day in a small Welsh town.

REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL

YARN & FIBER ARTS GROUP
Saturday, April 8 10-noon at Hilton Branch
An in-person gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Enjoy a relaxing morning working on your projects and get feedback and advice from fellow crafters. Bring your own supplies. All skill levels are welcome!

IDEAS FESTIVAL STARTS APRIL 18

The Maplewood Ideas Festival celebrates the talent and creativity of our community. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, look for upcoming emails, or go to our IDEAS FESTIVAL PAGE.

APRIL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

All Children's programs are held at Hilton Branch
Unless otherwise noted, programs are drop-in
Programs are designed for individual families, and not for camps or preschool groups.

LEGO CLUB
Monday, April 3 @ 6:30pm
For ages 5 years & up – with a participating adult
Get inspired by our display of books on African American architects, then build your own creation to be displayed in the library.

TODDLER STORYTIME
Mondays, April 3, 10 and 17 @ 10:30 am
For ages 1-3 – with a participating adult
Join us as we celebrate African American authors and illustrators. Early literacy fun with stories, movement and rhymes.

COMIC CLUB

Wednesday, April 5 @ 4 pm

For ages 5 years & up – with a participating adult

We'll be highlighting African American authors, characters, and illustrations. Get inspired to make your own graphic novel! Draw, write, and create your own stories or use our prompts. Comic Club is an informal creative writing program for kids.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME
Thursday, April 6, 13, and 20 @ 10:30 am
For ages birth to 18 months – with a participating adult
This program is designed for children who are being held or are learning to crawl. Featuring lively songs and rhymes that foster a love of reading.

PAJAMA STORYTIME
Tuesday, April 11 @ 6:45 pm
All ages welcome, stories for ages 3 to 7 – with a participating adult
An enjoyable evening of stories and an activity for families with young children.

K-2EARTH DAY STORIES & ACTIVITY
Thursday, April 20 @ 4-4:45 pm
For ages 5-7 – with a participating adult

LIBRARY HOURS

Adult Services: 129 Boyden Ave

Children's/Teen Services: 1688 Springfield Ave.

973-762-1688

Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm

Friday: 10 am - 5 pm

Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm