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Monday, May 18, 2020

The Virtual Millburn Library is OPEN for you!

Virtual Suggestion Box

Looking for a title that is not in our digital library? Have an idea for a virtual program? You can always contact us and let us know! Email us at millcirc@bccls.org with the subject "Suggestion Box" in the title and let us know your thoughts!



Want to learn more about your family's history?

Millburn Library staff member and genealogy enthusiast Cathy Pepin-Toussaint will help you with your research by searching Ancestry.com for you. You don't have to wait to get back into the library to find out more about your family. Email cathy.pepintoussaint@millburn.bccls.org to start researching!

Note: This service is limited to Millburn Library cardholders. For information and help getting a card, email millcirc@bccls.org


Adult Programs

Online Film Club
Friday, May 22 | 3:30pm

Take a break, watch a movie, and come chat! Join your librarians for a lively discussion. Our movie is 'The Long Goodbye', starring Elliot Gould, Nina Van Pallandt, and Sterling Hayden.

It's available on hoopladigital here.

Register here for login information. Registrants will receive a Zoom link by email prior to the start of the program.


Using LinkedIn to Find Your Next Job
Tuesday, May 26 | 10:30am

Join Tracey Gutierrez and Amy McGlinn for a virtual workshop about using LinkedIn to find your next job. Learn best practices for setting up your profile and job seeking preferences, conducting job searches and setting up alerts. Amy and Tracey run The Career Launchpad, a success group for job seekers, and they are both obsessed with LinkedIn.

Register here for login information. Registrants will receive a Zoom link by email prior to the start of the program.


Virtual ESL Conversation Club
Thursdays at 11:00am

Come join us on Zoom for a relaxed and non-judgmental ESL conversation club. For adults with at least intermediate English skills.

Register here for login information. Registrants will receive a Zoom link by email prior to the start of the program. The login information is always the same, so if you have already attended, you may continue to use that same login information.


vintage_book_and_tea.jpgVirtual Short Stories Book Club
Thursdays at 2:00pm

We will be meeting online via Zoom to discuss a short story. Please email liz@millburnlibrary.org for the short story and for login information.


Virtual Meditation
Saturdays at 9:00am

Heartfulness Meditation Program offers a simple set of relaxation and meditation exercises, which when practiced daily, help restore balance in life, manage stress, better your health, and most of all will lead you to inner calm and peace. The program will be conducted by certified Heartfulness trainers, who have been meditating and training for several years.

Click on the zoom link here to attend.

Meeting ID: 618 755 028

Password: 686671


Children's Programs

Virtual Zoom Lego
Thursday, May 21 | 4:00pm

Hey Kids! Got some Legos (or other similar building bricks/toys) at home? Join us for "Zoom Legos"! Using Zoom, we will be building together in an online format. We'll give a challenge or two, then see what everyone can create using their Legos! By using Zoom, we can see each other's creations when finished! Let's keep on building!

Register here for login information. Registrants will receive a Zoom link by email prior to the start of the program.

Wednesdays with Willie
Wednesday, May 27 | 3:00pm

Read to a dog. Children ages 5 and up can practice their reading skills and build their confidence in a virtual reading session with Willie the Dog.

Register for a 15 minute session here for login information. Registrants will receive a Zoom link by email prior to the start of the program

Storytime Shorts
Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11:00am on our social media channels

Visit our social media channels every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday at 11am for virtual stories, songs and surprises presented by our Children's Librarians.



Teen Programs

brownie_sundae.jpgInstagram Live: Bake with Miss Janis
Friday, May 22 | 3:00pm

Hang with Miss Janis as she makes a batch of her brownies and answers questions about baking, books, & beyond! In addition to the brownies, she'll be making an icing that goes PERFECTLY with them. Follow us @millburnlibrary on Instagram.


The College Essay with Collegewise
Wednesday, May 27 | 5:00pm

It's that time of year again! Brush up on your college app skills with the help of Collegewise.

Register here for login information. Registrants will receive a Zoom link by email prior to the start of the program.


Millburn Teen Read-and-Review
For Grades 7-12

Get volunteer hours for doing what you love to do already: reading. Click the link to take part.


Hoopla Graphic Novel Book Club

The Hoopla Graphic Novel Book Club spotlights a title each month and includes reading and discussion guides. These titles are perfect for teens and tweens.

This month's selection is RUNAWAYS VOL. 1: PRIDE & JOY by Brian K. Vaughan

Origami for Kids

Looking for crafty projects for your kids (or for you! We don't judge!)? Check out these 7 Origami Projects for Kids. These great origami projects for kids are a perfect rainy day or anytime activity. Have fun!

Did you know?

Many of your favorite library programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Millburn Library! Love a program? Thank a Friend!