Englewood Public Library Summer Programming
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Weekly Hands-on Space Art &
Activities
Tuesdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13,
20, 3-4 p.m., Mackay Room, Ages 4 to 10
Each week this drop-in program will kick
off with a different space activity and con-
clude with an art activity.
Weekly Books & BINGO
Thursdays, June 27, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15,
22, 3:30-4:15 p.m., MR2, Pre-K through 4th grades
Group will begin by reading a SPACE book
for Summer Reading Program credit and
switch to a BINGO game for prizes.
Guitar Storytime with Mr. John
Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 13, 20, 27, Sept.
3, 10, 24, 10:30-11 a.m., Mackay Room, To age 5.
Songs, stories, and dancing with Mr. John!
Weekly Playtime
Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10-11 a.m., Mackay Room
Mondays, August 5, 12, 19, 11 a.m., Mackay Room
Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26,
10-11 a.m., Mackay Room, Ages birth to 3
Forty minutes of free play followed by a
circle time of familiar nursery rhymes,
finger-plays and children’s songs.
Preschool Storytime
Fridays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, Sept.
13, 20, 27, 10:30 a.m., Ages 3-5
Favorite stories, alphabet and counting
books are read to children, accompanied
by a parent/caregiver.
Lunch on the Lawn
Touch with the Music with
Ms. Claudia
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mackay Room
Ages 3-8
The students will learn important facts
about certain instruments and play them.
POP Art Collaging with Kids by
Artist Michael Albert
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2-3:30 p.m., Mackay Room, Ages 8-14
C E R E A L I S M is the name Albert has
given that body of work comprised of col-
lages made from cereal boxes which have
become one of his Trademarks. In this
workshop, Michael introduces his art and
encourages children to explore art .
3...2...1...Blast Off into Books
with Brian Richards, Magician
& Comedian
Thursday, August 15, 6:15 p.m., Mackay Room
3...2...1...Blast Off Into Books will feature
magic, comedy, juggling, story-telling, and
one of the silliest alien puppets ever!
Grand Finale for Summer Reading
Wednesday, August 28, 6 p.m., Mackay Room &
Children’s Room, Ages entering Pre-K-6th grade
Celebrate your reading accomplishments
and try our outdoor obstacle course.
Registered Dietitian for Kids
Thursday, Sept. 19, 4 -5 p.m., All ages
Englewood is recognizing the library as
a finalist in the 2019 National Nutrition
Month Library Contest! The library will
receive an award, a gift of a book about
healthy eating, and a food demonstration.
Wednesday, July 17, Wednesday, August 14, noon-
1 p.m., Front Lawn/Plaza area, Ages 2 to 8
Bring a picnic lunch and a blanket. YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS
“Moon, Stars, & Planets, Oh My” Tuesday, June 25, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mackay
Room, Ages 12-19
Come kick off the summer by meeting
Michelangelo, the pony!
Thursday, July 18, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Mackay Room
Ages 3 to 5
Space exploration is the theme as kids learn
fun, true facts about our solar system.
Housel Fun -n- Fitness Dance Party
Wednesday, July 24 3:30-4:30 p.m., Ages 3 – 8
We are excited for this year’s SPACE theme,
stressing the importance of READING!
Teen Summer Reading Kick-off
with Michelangelo, The Pony
Wednesday, July 31, 4-5 p.m., Mackay Room, Grades 4-8
Workshop teaches perspective as kids
create themselves falling through space.
Tuesdays, July 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 20, 27, 7-8:30
p.m., Teen Room, Ages 12-16
Volunteer Sarah is starting a summer
book club for teens. We will pick the books
together.
Bendy Bookworm for Teens
Thursdays, July 18, Aug. 1, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Teen Room
Enter the galaxy of a world that’s a mix
between a book discussion & a yoga class!
Art Class with Barbara
Monday, July 29, Wednesday, August 7, 11:30 a.m.-
12:30 p.m., Teen Room
Teens join Barbara in making an art proj-
ect out of watercolor pencils.
Teen End of the Summer Party:
Wednesday, August 28, 3-4 p.m., Teen Room
For those of you who read during the
summer or volunteered, celebrate your
success! With special guest and teen
himself: Cory from Mr. Cory’s Cookies.
Registration required by emailing esper-
[email protected].
ADULT PROGRAMS
Tai Chi
Mondays, June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12,
19, 26, Sept. 9, 16, 7 p.m., Mackay Room
Tai chi is a Chinese martial art practiced
for both its defense training and health
benefits. Instructor Kung-Ming Jan of
Tenafly is a long-time practitioner.
Meditation
Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, 7 p.m., July 3, 10,
17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28, Sept. 4, 11, 18,
7 p.m., Meeting Room 2
Sahaja yoga meditation is easy to learn,
and all ages or backgrounds are welcome.
Philosophy Dialogue
Nintendo Switch Game Club Saturdays, June 22, July 6, 20, Aug. 3, 27, Sept. 15,
2 p.m., Meeting Room 2
Meets bi-weekly for informal philosophi-
cal discussions, and all with opinions are
welcome.
Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, Sept.
9, 16, 23, 30, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Teen Room, Ages 12-17
Play games on the library’s Nintendo Switch. Exploring Music
Chocolate Galaxy Cookies w/Tanya
Fall into Space
Teen Book Club
Wednesday, July 10, 2-3 p.m., Teen Room
This year’s summer reading theme is “A
Universe of Stories.” Come make a galaxy-
themed cookie.
Saturday, June 9, 2 p.m., Meeting Room 2
Sunday, Sept. 8, 2 p.m., Meeting Room 2
Join Gilda Fasullo for a monthly two-hour
social gathering to listen to and explore
various musical genres; from opera to jazz
to hip-hop.
SEE LIBRARY EVENTS, PAGE 6
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