PRESS RELEASE from the RUTHERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
MAY 2015
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT
Kristen Rasczyk, Rutherford Public Library
201-939-8600, ext. 7
[email protected]
ADULT AND REFERENCE DEPARTMENT
English Conversation Group
English language learners are invited to attend the English Conversation Group at the
Rutherford Public Library. The group will meet on Mondays from 10:00-11:30am and on
Thursdays from 1:00-2:30pm. The group provides a good opportunity to practice spoken
English in an informal setting. This is a free program and all are welcome. No registration is
required. For information, please call (201) 939-8600, ext. 7.
Basic ESL Classes
The Rutherford Public Library has ongoing Basic English as a Second Language classes
taught by a certified ESL instructor. The classes are intended for beginner to intermediate level
students and will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 7:30pm and
Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00 – 11:30am. Students may register in person at
the Reference Desk. For more information, please call (201) 939-8600, ext. 7.
Knit, Read and Discuss
The Knit One, Read Two knitting/book discussion group at the Rutherford Public Library will
meet on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:30pm to discuss Mambo in Chinatown by Jean Kwok. The
meeting will be held in the Library Auditorium. All those who knit or crochet are warmly invited
to bring their needlework and join the discussion. Copies of the books are available at the
Circulation Desk.
For
more information,
please e-mail Peg
Mellett
at
[email protected].
Monday Evening Book Group
On Monday, May 11 at 6:30pm, the Monday Evening Book Group will meet to discuss Dark
Star Safari by Paul Theroux. Copies of the books are available at the Circulation Desk of the
Rutherford Public Library. The meeting will be held in the Glass Room on the main floor.
Daytime Reading Group
On Friday, May 22 at 1:30pm, the Daytime Reading Group will meet at the 55 Kip Center to
discuss The Cat’s Table by Michael Ondaatje. Copies of the books are available at the
Circulation Desk of the Rutherford Public Library, 150 Park Avenue, Rutherford.
Film Screening
On Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30pm, The Friends of the Library of Rutherford will present a free
screening of Birdman. In this black comedy, a middle-aged actor, famous for his blockbuster
superhero films, attempts to revive his career and his life via his Broadway debut. Starring
Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, and Emma Stone. Winner of the 2015 Academy Award for
Best Picture. The film will be shown in the Library Auditorium.
CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT
Drop-In Storytime
The Rutherford Public Library will host a morning and afternoon drop-in storytime program on
Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 10:30 – 11:00am and repeated from 2:00 – 2:30pm.
The Wednesday afternoon session is geared specifically to children up to the age of 24 months.
The story and rhyme portion of the afternoon session lasts 20 minutes and is followed by a
play/social time for approximately 15 minutes. Storytime will also be conducted in the morning
from 10:30-11:00am on Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, and 28. All children from infants to 5-yearolds and their caregivers are warmly invited to stop by for stories and fun. Make some new
friends and get ready for reading! No advance registration required.
Music with Miss Fran
Miss Fran will present her preschool music program on Friday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from
11:15 – 11:45am at the Rutherford Public Library. She will bring her guitar and play favorite
familiar children’s songs for dancing and fun. No advance registration is required. This
program is funded by The Friends of the Library of Rutherford.
Preschool Craft
On Monday, May 4 at 3:45pm children ages 3, 4, and 5 are invited to make a Mother’s Day gift
at the Rutherford Public Library. Children are asked to have an adult accompany them in order
to assist with the making of the project. Registration is required. For more information,
please call the Children’s Department at (201) 939-8600, ext. 6.
Crafty Kids
On Wednesday, May 6 at 3:45pm children ages 6 and older are invited to create a flower
bouquet at the Rutherford Public Library. Registration is required. For more information,
please call the Children’s Department at (201) 939-8600, ext. 6.
Children’s Friday Afternoon Matinee
On Friday, May 15 from 3:45 – 5:20pm all children ages 4 and up are invited to a free
screening of the new movie Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day at
the Rutherford Public Library. Bring a snack and a friend and have some afternoon fun to end
the school week. No registration is required. An adult caregiver must remain with any child
under the age of seven for the duration of the film. For more information, please call the
Children’s Department at (201) 939-8600, ext. 6.
Paws to Read
The Rutherford Public Library welcomes back Rodney, a registered therapy dog, for the read to
a dog program. Rodney will be at the library with his owner on Monday, May 18 from 4:00 –
5:00pm. Children who are able to read a little bit and would like to be able to practice their
reading skills are invited to sign up for a 15 minute time slot with Rodney. He loves to listen to
stories and never complains if it is not a perfect reading. Parents may accompany their child
during their time with Rodney. Registration is required and should be done by contacting
Miss Jane at (201) 939-8600, ext. 6 or by email at [email protected].
Friday Family Fun Time
The Rutherford Public Library is excited to present Jason Didner and the Jungle Gym Jam on
Friday, May 29 at 4:00pm. Jason has performed at Turtle Back Zoo and numerous outdoor
festivals. His Parents Choice approved album “Everyone’s Invited” has been listed as an
editor’s pick on CD Baby as it climbed their Kids/Family music chart and became one of the top
ten recordings. This kids-and-family oriented rock and roll band not only entertains but imparts
subtle lessons as well. This program is for children of all ages and their caregivers, and no
registration is required. Thank you to the Friends of the Library of Rutherford for their generous
funding of this program.
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