Millburn Library News & Events

 

Library News & Updates   Mon June 19 - Sun July 2, 2023     Summer Reading Begins on June 19 for ALL AGES Generously supported by the Friends of the Millburn Library     Programs for All Ages     IN PERSON: Journey to Freedom with Sankofa Stories Thursday June 22 | 7:00pm | Auditorium "Nobody's free until everybody's free." - Fannie Lou Hamer For over 250 years, Black people were enslaved in the United States, until they were declared legally free by the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. The news of their freedom did not reach the enslaved in Texas until June 19, 1865. This day, known as "Juneteenth," celebrates the end of slavery throughout the United States. Join Sankofa Stories on this storytelling journey from the agony of slavery to the joy of emancipation in celebration of Juneteenth.     Adult Programs       IN PERSON: Author Visit: Jon Michaud with Corey Mead Monday June 26 | 7:00pm | Auditorium Join us in celebrating the publication of Last Call at Coogan’s: The Life and Death of a Neighborhood Bar by Millburn librarian Jon Michaud. Jon's conversation with author Corey Mead will be followed by an audience Q&A. Books will be available for purchase and signing.   IN PERSON: Elton John: Your Songs with Vincent Bruno Thursday June 29 | 7:00pm | Auditorium In this presentation for Pride month, we travel with Elton John from his early days in London as a songwriter and session man through his international fame as a solo performer. We will focus on his golden years (1970 -1976) where he dominated worldwide record charts with 15 hit singles.     HYBRID: Using the Cloud - Google Drive Saturday June 24 | 3:00pm | Williamsburg & Online   VIRTUAL: Book Chat Monday June 26 | 11:00am   IN PERSON: World Refugee Day Letter Writing Thursday June 29 | 7:00pm Drop in and write a welcoming letter to a refugee seeking asylum here in New Jersey. You can also drop off some stationery that will be given to refugees to communicate with their families; pick up a book on the topic; and hear from a representative of First Friends of NJ & NY.    Want to see all our adult programs? Click here for all upcoming programs for adults!     Children's Programs   IN PERSON: Crafternoon Wednesday June 28 | 4:00pm | Auditorium   IN PERSON: Come & Color Friday June 30 | 10:00am | Children's Room   Want to see all our children's programs? Click here for all upcoming programs for kids!     Teen Programs     IN PERSON: Write with Pride with the Writers Circle Saturday Jun 24 | 11:00am | Williamsburg Room During this workshop, participants will engage in interactive creative writing exercises and prompts in a positive, supportive atmosphere.   IN PERSON: Card Gaming Wednesday June 21 | 3:30pm | Teen Space   IN PERSON: Gamers Hour Tuesday June 27 | 3:30pm | Auditorium   IN PERSON: D&D Club Friday June 30 | 2:30pm | Auditorium Dungeons & Dragons is here for the summer! Our teen DM is eager to get campaigning, so sign up today! Beginners welcome!   Want to see all our teen programs? Click here for all upcoming programs for teens!     Friends of the Millburn Library   Many of your favorite library programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Millburn Library! Love a program? Thank a Friend for their support!     Library Hours   Mon - Thu: 9:30am-8:45pm Fri - Sat: 9:30am-5:15pm Sun: 1:00pm-4:45pm Closed July 4 for Independence Day     Full Calendar of Events Visit our Website     Connect with us: telephone: (973) 376-1006 website: http://millburnlibrary.org/