VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 • FALL 2015

Library hosts Workshop: Learn How to Unclutter, Sept. 17A special workshop hosted by the Library, “Keep This Toss That: Unclutter Your Life to Save Time, Money, Space, and Sanity”, will be held on Thursday, September 17 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Nutrition Center. De-cluttering coach Jamie Novak, author of the best-selling book of the same name and self-proclaimed humorous organizer and motivational speaker will be on hand to offer do-able ideas on how to get organized! Jamie has been a guest on such networks as HGTV, digital sites like SheKnows.com and magazines including Woman’s World. “My favorite thing in the world is to have someone tell me one of my tips changed their life!” she says. She also hosts her own weekly Internet radio show Once-a-Week Organizing with Jamie. She reminds everyone that, “Friends don’t let friends organize alone, make a night of it and bring a friend!” For more information call the Library at 201-863- 7823.

Attention Beatles Fans!The Weehawken Library hosts “The Beatles: From Liverpool to Abbey Road,” lecture by rock ‘n roll historian Vincent Bruno on Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m. This session examines the historic journey of the Beatles, starting from their early days in Liverpool and Hamburg, into the excitement of Beatlemania, through their groundbreaking studio albums (Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper) to their remarkable final recordings at Abbey Road Studios. Audience participation is encouraged. Vincent Bruno is the Director of First Year Programs and Adjunct Professor at LaGuardia Community College. He is a Beatles historian/collector whose extensive Beatles library includes hundreds of albums/singles, unreleased recordings, books, video, and original lithographs.

iPad Instructionat the LibraryVisit the Library on Tuesday, October 13 at 2 p.m. for a free workshop entitled “iPad Basics: An introduction to your new iPad.” Be sure to bring your device to the Library for how-to instructions on learning and maximizing its use.

Special Screening of Web Series, Happy Thoughts on 10/18

The Library will host a special screening of Happy Thoughts on Sunday, October 18 at 7 p.m. The seven-part horror web-based series features a different classic children’s tales, each with a unique twist. Happy Thoughts is the brainchild of Melissa Malone, an actress and voice-over artist. While working as a nanny for a Weehawken family that was also involved with acting, Malone developed the idea for a short film that ultimately turned into the series. The majority of the cast consists of Hudson County residents. Many of the child actors are students in Weehawken and Hoboken schools and some of the adult actors come from Weehawken and Jersey City. Happy Thoughts has become a cult favorite, especially with teens. The Library will be screening all seven parts of the series in their entirety. Refreshments will be served.

The Weehawken Library is participating in a national program with a very simple goal: to create lifetime readers starting at a very early age. As part of the program, parents visit the Library to register their infant, toddler, or preschooler. Then, they start reading! It’s as simple as that. They present their log at their library once they have read 50, 100, 200 books, and so on. Each time they achieve a goal, they get a stamp on the log and a sticker from their favorite librarian. Visit the Library for more information.

Lifetime Readers in the Making

From Page to Screen: Teen Book Club Teens combine their passions for book reading and movie watching as part of this Library club. Members will read one book during the month; the following month they will meet in the Library’s Community Room to watch the movie first -- and then discuss both the book and movie. Books/Movies and dates are: Sunday, October 4, Insurgent by Veronica Roth; Sunday, November 8, Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins; and Sunday, December 13, The 100 by Kass Morgan. Refreshments will be served. Interested teens can pick up the first book starting Wednesday, September 16. The From Page to Screen book club will meet on one Sunday a month from 6 to 9 p.m.

FREE MATH TUTORING AT THE LIBRARYA free math tutoring program for Weehawken students in Grades 3 through 12 returns this November. Sessions are offered in elementary math through pre-calculus. Students must bring their own textbooks, notebooks and test materials. All sessions are at held the Library and available by appointment only; call 201-863-7823 for additional information.

Fall Hours:Monday 9am - 9pmTuesday 9am - 6pmWednesday 9am - 9pmThursday 9am - 6pmFriday 9am - 6pmSaturday 9am -5pm Sunday 12pm - 5pm

WEEHAWKEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARYBOARD OF TRUSTEES

Leona M. NersesianPresident

Noelle WelzVice President

LeeAnn KennedySecretary

John C. MeditzTreasurer

Susan JenningsTrustee

Virginia MartinTrustee

Elizabeth MulcahyTrustee

The Honorable Richard F. TurnerMayor

Suzanne DorseySuperintendent of Schools Representative

Holly PizzutaLibrarian/Director of Administrations and Operations

Kelly FitzgeraldLibrarian/Director of Library Services and Programs

Happenings for Kids & Teens @ the LibrarySleepytime Stories and Lullabies Ages up to 5. Mondays, September 14, October 5, November 9 and December 7 from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. Join Ms. Donna and Ms. Kelly for soothing bedtime stories and lullabies.

Afternoon Board Games Ages 4 to12. Fridays, September 25, October 23, November 20 and Thursday, December 10 from 3 to 4:30 pm. Come to the Library for board games and puzzle fun!

Harvest FestivalSaturday, October 3 Ages 2 to 5 from 10:30 to11:15 a.m. and Ages 6 to12 from11:45 to12:30 p.m.Join the Library staff and celebrate the Harvest season! Enjoy fall-themed activities such as pumpkin bowling, pumpkin ring toss, poke a pumpkin, leaf rubbings and more! Seating is limited to 25 at each session and

is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Black Light ArtAges 13 to 18. Wednesday, October 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. Teens who enjoy painting can expand their art and paint with special black light materials. See how colors are brighter and more extraordinary using this process.

Halloween CraftAges 2 to 6. Friday, October 30 from 4 to 4:30 p.m. BOO! Join Ms. Kelly and Ms. Donna and create a spirited Halloween craft. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 20 participants.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Trivia ContestAges 7 to 14. Wednesday, November 4 from 2 to 3 p.m. Celebrate the release of Diary of

a Wimpy Kid: Old School. If you haven’t read any of the Wimpy Kid series, why not check some books out from the Library? Seating is limited to 30.

Peanuts Comics @ the Library! Ages 5 to 12. Thursday, November 5 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Join other fans to mark the release of the new movie, The Peanuts with activities such as create your own comic, play the Charlie Brown Great Pumpkin bowling game, make a birdfeeder for Woodstock and much more! Don’t forget to check out some of our Snoopy and gang comic books! Registration is required and seating is limited to 25.

Piggie and Elephant DayAges 2 to 5. Friday, November 6 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.Celebrate Mo Willem’s Piggie and Elephant characters by joining

in different activities with Ms. Donna and Ms. Kelly. Registration is required and seating is limited to 20.

National Gaming DayAges 4 to 10. Saturday, November 21 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Ages 11 to18 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.Be at the Library for a challenging afternoon of board games and puzzle play!

Night at the LibraryAges 6 to 12. Friday, December 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. Spend some deliciously sweet time at the Library as part of the 5th annual live-action Candyland game. The event will be followed by a showing of the newly-released movie Toy Story That Time Forgot on DVD. Registration is required and seating is limited to 30.

Movie Time at the Library!Pass the popcorn and pull into the Library for FREE afternoon and evening movie screenings this fall.

Showings at 2 p.m. will be The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel on Thursday, September 10; Woman in Gold on Tuesday, October 6 and The Age of Adaline on Thursday, November 19.

Showings at 7 p.m. will be The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel on Monday, September 21; Woman in Gold on Monday, October 19 and The Age of Adaline on Monday, November 30.

SENIOR BINGO 4 BOOKS RESUMESSeniors (ages 62 and up) can stop by the Library for an afternoon of Bingo fun, lively conversation and light refreshments, plus a chance to take home some wonderful reading material! The Bingo 4 Books program will resume on Thursday September 17, October 8, November 12 and December 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. Bingo cards will be distributed free of charge to players (limit of two cards per person) and players will vie for a chance to select some favorite book titles as prizes. For free transportation to the Library call the Senior Activity Center at 201- 319 - 6059.

SENIOR ARTS AND CRAFTSThe Senior Arts & Crafts program (ages 62 and up) program will take place on Thursdays, September 24 and December 3 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. For free transportation to an afternoon of crafting fun at the Library call the Senior Activity Center at 201-319-6059. Seating is limited to 25.

ADULT BOOK CLUBS RESUMEThe Friday Afternoon Book Club returns for meetings on the second Friday of each month at 1 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Reading Room. Meetings will take place October 23, November 13 and December 11. The Cultural Book Club’s meeting dates vary each month. Please call the Library at 201-863-7823 for exact meeting dates.

The Bookwormers: Ages 5 to 6, Fridays 4:30 to 5 p.m., November 13 and December 4. Young readers will be encouraged to share their thoughts on new easy reader books each session.The Book Enders: Ages 7 to 8, Mondays 4 to 5 p.m., November 16 and December 7. Members will enjoy a new chapter book or junior fiction book at each session followed by a lively discussion period led by a Library staffer.The Novelists: Ages 9 to 12, Mondays 4 to 5 p.m., November 23 and December 14. Junior fiction book readers will gather to discuss their shared experiences and opinions.Teen Scene: Ages 13 to18, Wednesdays 7 to 8 p.m., October 21, November 18 and December 16. Teens will read and then have the opportunity to discuss their opinions of different teen fiction books.

KIDS & TEENS BOOK CLUBS AT THE LIBRARYThe Weehawken Library invites kids of all ages to join one of their popular book clubs especiallyfor young readers. Teens interested in participating can pick-up their first book at the Library on Wednesday, September 16 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Reading Room. Children (ages 5 to 12) interested in participating can pick their first book on Thursday, October 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room.