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New Providence Memorial Library is lending physical books again, as well as offering virtual programming, video storytimes, and take and make crafts. If you're stumped on how to borrow library books without entering the library, we have created a few unique ways to help connect people to our stacks:

· Browse Our Shelves, an option on our website, allows you to display titles in different genres, age groups and collections such as New and Large Print. You can put holds on titles and get a feel for them by reading the plot summaries in the catalog records.

· Request Your Next 3 Books is a form that asks what you like to read. Our librarians will choose 3 books for you and put them on hold for pick up. We’ve had a great response and people are thrilled to discover new authors and titles that they would have otherwise not read.

· The Reading Recommendations section of our website summarizes resources and tools such as NoveList that you can use to find titles base on various criteria.

· Come and Window Shop! A selection of new books is displayed on shelving in our foyer. Call us or get somebody’s attention and tell us what you want. We’ll bring it out to you. This option has been very popular and got great reviews.

Upcoming Library Events:

FEBRUARY TEEN CALENDAR

FEBRUARY CHILDREN'S CALENDAR

MARCH TEEN CALENDAR

MARCH CHILDREN'S CALENDAR

FOR TEENS:

* BrainFuse HelpNow FREE Live Online Tutoring, Homework Help, Test Prep and More

Your NP Library card now gives you access to a wealth of tutoring, learning and study help through BrainFuse HelpNow. This free platform offers free live tutoring for all grade levels and subject levels daily from 2-11pm. In addition, you can submit questions for Homework Help, upload essays and other assignments to the Writing Lab for review and help from writing specialists, watch recorded lessons and study sessions, play study games, and take practice tests. More details here: https://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/services/teen-services/brainfuse-tutoring

* Roaring Twenties Community Read - February & March

Celebrate the NP Library's 100th Anniversary by reading some titles in our 1920s Community Read event! We've pulled great titles set in or about the 1920s to help get you in the mood for what life was like back when our library was first established. Jazz, Prohibition, legendary courtroom battles, and women's rights were just a few of the history-shaping events of the time. Read and share your reactions with friends and neighbors! See the full list of Community Read titles here: https://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/books/reading-rec/community-read

* ARC Book Review Crew - Ongoing

Sign up to read Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) of new YA fiction books BEFORE they're published! Read, then write reviews to be published on the library's Teen Book Review Blog to earn volunteer service hours. Email NPMLTeens@gmail.com for more information.

Read the Teen Book Review Blog here: https://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/books/reading-rec/teen-blog

* Compass Paracord Take & Make Kits - Mon, Mar 1 @ 3:00PM

Teen Take & Make kits to make your own compass paracord survival bracelet will be out in the library foyer after 3:00PM on Mon, Jan 4. First-come, first-served while supplies last. https://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/events/library-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2021/03/01/4292/-/teen-take-make-craft-kits

* Among Us via Discord - Thu, Mar 4 @ 5:30PM

Who are the Imposters? Join with the NP Library for a few games of Among Us. We'll open a Discord server so you can chat within the game and in Discord to team up. Open to NP teens age 13-17 who have a current NPML Library card. Email npmlteens@gmail.com with your first & last name, grade and date of birth for the Discord invite.

* Hand Lettering Workshop for Middle Grades (Grades 3-6) - Tue, Mar 9 @ 3:30PM

Learn the art of drawing beautiful letters and create your own hand-lettered artwork. Once you have learned the basics of hand lettering, you can create for a lifetime. Use this fun technique to personalize cards, gift tags, posters, stationery, and more. Email NPMLChildrens@gmail.com to register. More details here: https://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/events/library-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2021/03/09/4297/-/hand-lettering-workshop-for-beginners

* Hand Lettering Workshop for Teens (Grades 7-12) - Wed, Mar 10 @ 3:30PM

Learn the art of drawing beautiful letters and create your own hand-lettered artwork. Once you have learned the basics of hand lettering, you can create for a lifetime. Use this fun technique to personalize cards, gift tags, posters, stationery, and more. Email NPMLTeens@gmail.com to register. More details here: https://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/events/library-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2021/03/10/4308/-/hand-lettering-workshop-for-teens

* NJ Makers Day Bird Feeders - March 19 & 20

Register to pick up a kit to make a DIY Bird Feeder at home. Email NPMLTeens@gmail.com to register for a kit. More details here: https://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/events/library-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2021/03/19/4309/-/teen-bird-feeder-kits-for-nj-makers-day

* Pringles STEM Kits for Teens - Tue, Mar 23

Pick up a can of Pringles for a fun and tasty STEM challenge! Take pics of your best Pringles arches, then eat your experiment! When finished, follow instructions on how to upcycle your empty Pringles can to make a speaker for your smartphone. Science, snacks and music? Yes, please! Email NPMLTeens@gmail.com to register for a kit. More details here: https://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/events/library-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2021/03/23/4310/-/pringles-stem-kits-for-teens

* Sign Up for April Teen Take Out Boxes - Mon, Mar 29

Sign up opens @ 3:00PM on Mon, March 29 via this Google Form: https://forms.gle/VypjRBaY3xsrYrsS8 More detail here: https://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/events/library-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2021/03/29/4311/-/signup-for-apr-teen-take-out-boxes

FOR CHILDREN:

* BrainFuse HelpNow FREE Live Online Tutoring, Homework Help, Test Prep and More

Your NP Library card now gives you access to a wealth of tutoring, learning and study help through BrainFuse HelpNow. This free platform offers free live tutoring for all grade levels and subject levels daily from 2-11pm. In addition, you can submit questions for Homework Help, upload essays and other assignments to the Writing Lab for review and help from writing specialists, watch recorded lessons and study sessions, play study games, and take practice tests. More details here: https://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/services/teen-services/brainfuse-tutoring

* Virtual Club Phoenix - Mon, Mar 8

Watch great STEM experiments & demos on the library's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1a3NcGz5ObKmzXFp2e_ArA Email NPMLChildrens@gmail.com to register.

* Hand Lettering Workshop for Middle Grades (Grades 3-6) - Tue, Mar 9 @ 3:30PM

Learn the art of drawing beautiful letters and create your own hand-lettered artwork. Once you have learned the basics of hand lettering, you can create for a lifetime. Use this fun technique to personalize cards, gift tags, posters, stationery, and more. Email NPMLChildrens@gmail.com to register. More details here: https://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/events/library-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2021/03/09/4297/-/hand-lettering-workshop-for-beginners

* Virtual Read to a Dog - Tue, Mar 9 @ 7:00PM

Email NPMLChildrens@gmail.com to get the zoom link. More details here: https://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/events/library-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2021/03/09/4298/-/virtual-read-to-a-dog

* Virtual Origami Club - Tue, Mar 15 @ 3:30PM (Grades 3-4)

Learn all about origami and how to make your own creations right at home! This program is run by teen volunteers, who are passionate about sharing their love of science and STEM with younger children. For children in grades 3-4. Email NPMLChildrens@gmail.com to register and receive the Zoom link. More details here: https://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/events/library-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2021/03/15/4300/-/virtual-origami-club

* Tenafly Nature Center Presents: Remarkable Raptors - Fri, March 18 @ 3:30PM

Meet a live hawk and owl and discover how amazing birds of prey are. Weather permitting, this program will take place on the library's front lawn. Social distancing is required. Please feel free to bring a blanket or chair. Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to register. Open to all ages. More details here: https://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/events/library-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2021/03/18/4295/-/nj-makers-day-live-tenafly-nature-center-presents-remarkable-raptors

* NJ Makers Day Bird Houses - March 19 & 20

Pick up your very own bird house decorating kit. One kit per family. Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to reserve your kit.

* Harry Potter Surprise Book Boxes (Grades 3-8) - March 22, while supplies last

Starting on March 22, complete the Google Form on our website to reserve your Harry Potter Surprise Book Box! We'll ask your current grade and reading level, then we'll put together a cool box filled with fun surprises for you, including a Harry Potter library book. Which book you get will be a surprise! We'll email you when your box is ready to be picked up. Return the book to the library when you're finished, but you keep the rest of the goodies! Registration opens on March 22.

* Virtual LEGO Build Challenge! - Tue, Mar 23 @ 3:30PM

Email NPMLChildrens@gmail.com for the zoom link. More details here:

https://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/events/library-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2021/03/23/4299/-/virtual-lego-build-challenge

* Grow & Glow Terrarium - Mon, March 29 @ 10 AM

Care for your own mini ecosystem! Kits are limited and must be reserved. Email npmlchildrens@gmail.com to reserve your kit. For children in grades 3-5. Only 1 kit per family.

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