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Ringwood Public Library

Ringwood, NJ

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Friday April 26, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   1:30 PM  -  4:00 PM Film Friday  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

The Color Purple (2023) Rated PG-13, 2 hrs 21 mins.

Movie discussion afterward if interested.

Bring your own refreshments. Admission is free. No registration required.

We advise that you bring a sweater as the temperature in the Meeting Room fluctuates.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ringwood Public Library.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms
   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Pokemon Club - new location  
   

Please join us upstairs in the Children's Department. We'll meet at the two back tables.

No registration required.

Ages 7-13

 


Saturday April 27, 2024
   1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM YA Book Club for TEENS!  
    Contact: Denise Carrozza   973-962-6256   ringwoodpl@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us in the YA room for our meeting of the TEEN BOOK CLUB!  Registration required.  Students age 14-18, grades 9-12.   Light refreshments will be offered while we have a lively discussion of your favorite book.  You can then choose from Miss Denise's title for the month of April or choose your own title to share with us.  Meeting will be held on the last Saturday of each month. With the next meeting being in June on the last saturday.  We are closed Saturday, May 25th for Memorial Day.


Monday April 29, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Chapters  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator     fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

New month, new book! We will read the first couple  chapters of a selected book.  Books will be available for check-out to finish at home! Ages 8 & up. Registration requried. 

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Tuesday April 30, 2024
   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Poetry & Prose Open Mic Night  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

National Poetry Month Celebration with the Writing From the Heart group.

Doors open at 6:00pm; Event starts 6:30pm

Local writers are invited to share their words. 5 min. max.

Register online to attend the program and then enter how many will be reading at the program.

Light refreshments will be available. Open to all ages.

    Location: Meeting Room
   6:45 PM  -  7:45 PM Read to Winky  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Read to Winky & Ben! Both therapy dogs love to listen to emerging readers read out loud! Ben the therapy dog is also joing us, and he has a wink too! Sign up for a 10-minute session!

Registration required


Wednesday May 1, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.

   7:00 PM Ringwood Board of Education Meeting  

Thursday May 2, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Sketching Group  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Sketch a still life while listening to soft background music.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere~ shared tips on technique. Free to all skill levels.

You must bring your own materials in the medium of your choice. Sketchpad, pencil and eraser, the minimum requirements.

Charcoals or pastels.

Adult walk-ins encouraged to join

 

    Location: Meeting Room
   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Math Tutoring with Pat Telschow  

Friday May 3, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Tech Fridays with Heather  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   973-962-6256 x121   Caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Adults. This class is designed to help those who do not feel "tech savvy" to become more comfortable using technology. Learn online safety skills, as well as general navigation. Come with questions!

    Location: Meeting Room
   4:30 PM  -  6:00 PM Emerging Tech for Emerging Teens: 3D  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Ages 10-14. Sign up for one or both programs in this mini-series presented by the dynamic Eddi Khaytman. This week's presentation is all about 3D printing technology.
Note: this is not the same as our recurring, hands-on Intro to 3D Printing program.

This workshop is an interactive presentation on what 3D printing is, how it works, and all the various ways it is applied in the real world. Plenty of cool 3D prints in various materials will be brought in. There will be a demonstration on how it all works and how to design on the very user-friendly 3D printing design platform (www.tinkercad.com) Attendees leave with a deep understanding of the various aspects of 3D Printing and its limitations, as well as future potential!

See Eddi on YouTube or Facebook.

Registration requested, but not required.

This program is possible with funding from the Leanne Freas-Trout Foundation.

    Location: Meeting Room

Saturday May 4, 2024
   12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Meeting for NEW RPG group TALES FROM THE LOOP  
    Contact: Denise Carrozza   973-962-6256   ringwoodpl@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Calling all teens to come out on Saturday, May 4th at 12 noon to meet with Miss Denise to discuss the formation of a NEW RPG group to play "Tales From The  LOOP" on the first Saturday of each month beginning in June!  This RPG is perfect for fans of Stranger Things and E.T.   All ideas and input welcome during our discussion.  Registration required.  Small refreshment available.

   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Piano Music to Read By  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Relax and enjoy the sounds of gentle background piano music the last hour of the first Saturday of each month as Jeckie Legg plays ur grand piano, a gift of the Friends of the Library.

    Location: Center Library

Monday May 6, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday May 8, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday May 9, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Thursday Morning Book Discussion  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meets every second of the month

Reading "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict

Copies are available at the front desk.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms

Friday May 10, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   4:30 PM  -  6:00 PM Emerging Tech for Emerging Teens: AI  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Ages 10-14. Sign up for one or both programs in this mini-series presented by Eddi Khaytman. This week's presentation is all about artifical intelligence.

The AI workshop is an engaging and informative presentation that introduces attendees to the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is applied in the real world. Eddi will showcase the various ways AI is applied in different industries and provide a glimpse into some of the most exciting AI programs and platforms ranging from language AIs to text-to-image, text-to-video, and text-to-music. 

See Eddi on YouTube or Facebook.

Registration requested, but not required.

This program is possible with funding from the Leanne Freas-Trout Foundation.

    Location: Meeting Room

Saturday May 11, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  1:00 PM New Adult (18-35) Literary Mocktails  
    Contact: Hailey Terracino    973-962-6256   terracino@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Just for our New Adults ages 18-35, create and enjoy some Literary “Mock”tails!

Discover new reads, mingle with fellow book lovers, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the company of shared stories and delightful non-alcoholic drinks.

No registration necessary

    Location: Young Adult Department

Monday May 13, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday May 15, 2024
   1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Adult BINGO  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Adults play BINGO the third Wednesday of every month!

Small prizes, light refreshments!

No registration necessary.

    Location: Meeting Room
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.

   7:00 PM Ringwood Board of Education Meeting  

Thursday May 16, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Sketching Group  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Sketch a still life while listening to soft background music.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere~ shared tips on technique. Free to all skill levels.

You must bring your own materials in the medium of your choice. Sketchpad, pencil and eraser, the minimum requirements.

Charcoals or pastels.

Adult walk-ins encouraged to join

 

    Location: Meeting Room

Friday May 17, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Saturday May 18, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  1:00 PM New Adult (18-35) Bagels and Books Discussion Group  
    Contact: Hailey Terracino   973-962-6256   terracino@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Have you been wanting to join a book club, but don't have the time to finish an assigned book? Then this club is for you! This is a no-pressure book discussion group where we munch on bagels and talk about all things books! It could be about the book you're reading at the moment, your favorite book of all time, or you can just listen and get some new book recommendations.

Hybrid Meetings-- Choose to join us either at the library or virtually from your own home!

    Location: Young Adult Department
   1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Under the Reservoir with Kevin Olsen  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Before the Monksville Reservoir was constructed in the early 1980's, Kevin Olsen participated in an archaeological dig there.

Learn how artifacts and other items of interest unearthed in the area can shed light on the area's history-- and prehistory.

Free program, registration is required.

 

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms

Monday May 20, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.

   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Monday Evening Book Club  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Third Monday of each month.

Book selection: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt

Copies available at the front desk.

Upstairs Library closes at 6:00pm.

 

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms
   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Board of Trustees Meeting  
   

Please be advised of the following regular Board Meeting Dates for the Board of Trustees for 2024.  All meetings will be held in person in the library’s main floor at 30 Cannici Drive, Ringwood, NJ.  Meetings will start at 7:00 PM. Any changes to meeting date, time, or location will be posted on the Ringwood Library events calendar (www.ringwoodlibrary.org), in the library lobby, with the Borough of Ringwood Clerk’s office, and with local news media.  Should these sorts of changes be necessary, they will be posted more than 48 hours in advance in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

January 22, 2024

February 26, 2024

March 18, 2024

April 15, 2024

May 20, 2024

June 17, 2024

July 15, 2024

August 19, 2024

September 17, 2024

October 21, 2024

November 18, 2024

December 9, 2024 – Annual Membership meeting

An agenda for each meeting will be posted to the library’s website at the following link a week prior to each meeting.  

https://ringwoodlibrary.org/Pages/Index/194051/library-board-of-trustees

 

Meetings follow Robert’s Rules as amended and the Open Public Meetings Act. We ask speakers identify themselves by name and address in open session and limit their comments to two minutes with the ability to ask the presiding officer for more time if needed.

Meetings are open to the public.

For questions, please contact MaryEllen D’Elia, Assistant Director, at (973) 962-6256 or delia@ringwoodlibrary.org


Wednesday May 22, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday May 23, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 


Friday May 24, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Deconstruction  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   9739626256   Caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Ages 11+. Learn how a computer works by pulling one apart! Join Miss Heather in deconstructing a computer! Registration required due to limited supplies.

    Location: Meeting Room

Saturday May 25, 2024
     Library Closed  
   

Library is Closed for the Holiday!


Monday May 27, 2024
     Library Closed  
   

Library is Closed for the Holiday!


Tuesday May 28, 2024
   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Skype a Scientist  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Skype with Tanya Ramseyer, a marine biologist who studies coral. She will discuss the coral rescue project she works on for the state of Florida. Come with questions or just to listen in!

Registration is encouraged if you plan on participating in person. If you wish to join by Zoom, registration is required.

    Location: Meeting Room

Wednesday May 29, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday May 30, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 


Friday May 31, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   1:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Film Friday  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Magic of Belle Island. 2012, 109 mins. Rated PG

Usually we show new releases, but this month we are showing a hidden gem, filmed locally at Greenwood Lake, NY.

Bring your own refreshments. Admission is free. No registration required.

We advise that you bring a sweater as the temperature in the Meeting Room fluctuates.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ringwood Public Library.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms

Saturday June 1, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Creating a Certified Wildlife Garden and Grand Opening of the Native Plant Garden  
   

Please join the library and the Green Team as we celebrate the installation of the new native plant garden. At this event we'll have a presentation by Don Torino of the Bergen County Audubon Society about how to create a BCAS certified wildlife garden of your own, Then we'll move upstairs and outside to a reception in the new garden. There will be plant giveaways as well.

We hope you can join us!

   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Piano Music to Read By  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Relax and enjoy the sounds of gentle background piano music the last hour of the first Saturday of each month as Jeckie Legg plays ur grand piano, a gift of the Friends of the Library.

    Location: Center Library

Monday June 3, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday June 5, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.

   7:00 PM Ringwood Board of Education Meeting  

Thursday June 6, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Sketching Group  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Sketch a still life while listening to soft background music.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere~ shared tips on technique. Free to all skill levels.

You must bring your own materials in the medium of your choice. Sketchpad, pencil and eraser, the minimum requirements.

Charcoals or pastels.

Adult walk-ins encouraged to join

 

    Location: Meeting Room

Friday June 7, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Saturday June 8, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  1:00 PM New Adult (18-35) Beginner’s Crochet Hang-Out  
    Contact: Hailey Terracino   973-962-6256   terracino@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Crochet newbies unite! Let's all learn the ropes together and hook ourselves into a cozy community.

    Location: Meeting Room
   12:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Sudsy Rainbow Magic  
    Contact: Denise Carrozza   973-962-6256   ringwoodpl@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Teens will have the opportunity to get creative and craft their very own bars of rainbow soap.  Get ready to unleash your artistic side with a splash of color and fun!  Registration required.  Registration begins Thursday, May 23rd.


Monday June 10, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Tuesday June 11, 2024
   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM New Adult (18-35) Movie Night  
    Contact: Hailey Terracino   973-962-6256   terracino@ringwoodlibrary.org
   
The Parent Trap (2 h 3 minutes PG)

Get ready for double trouble in this redhead twin movie! Follow Annie and Hallie as they set up a plan to reunite their parents.

Light refreshments will be served.
    Location: Meeting Room

Wednesday June 12, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday June 13, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Thursday Morning Book Discussion  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meets every second of the month

Reading "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Copies are available at the front desk.

    Location: Meeting Room

Friday June 14, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   3:00 PM  -  3:45 PM Button Making with Ms. Heather  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Ages 5+. Learn to use our button makers and customize your own buttons, magnets, and bottle openers. Great for Father's Day gifts.
All children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

    Location: Young Adult Department

Saturday June 15, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  1:00 PM New Adult (18-35) Bagels and Books Discussion Group  
    Contact: Hailey Terracino   973-962-6256   terracino@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Have you been wanting to join a book club, but don't have the time to finish an assigned book? Then this club is for you! This is a no-pressure book discussion group where we munch on bagels and talk about all things books! It could be about the book you're reading at the moment, your favorite book of all time, or you can just listen and get some new book recommendations.

Hybrid Meetings-- Choose to join us either at the library or virtually from your own home!

    Location: Young Adult Department

Monday June 17, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.

   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Monday Evening Book Club  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Third Monday of each month.

Book selection: "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

Copies available at the front desk.

Upstairs Library closes at 6:00pm.

 

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms
   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Board of Trustees Meeting  
   

Please be advised of the following regular Board Meeting Dates for the Board of Trustees for 2024.  All meetings will be held in person in the library’s main floor at 30 Cannici Drive, Ringwood, NJ.  Meetings will start at 7:00 PM. Any changes to meeting date, time, or location will be posted on the Ringwood Library events calendar (www.ringwoodlibrary.org), in the library lobby, with the Borough of Ringwood Clerk’s office, and with local news media.  Should these sorts of changes be necessary, they will be posted more than 48 hours in advance in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

January 22, 2024

February 26, 2024

March 18, 2024

April 15, 2024

May 20, 2024

June 17, 2024

July 15, 2024

August 19, 2024

September 17, 2024

October 21, 2024

November 18, 2024

December 9, 2024 – Annual Membership meeting

An agenda for each meeting will be posted to the library’s website at the following link a week prior to each meeting.  

https://ringwoodlibrary.org/Pages/Index/194051/library-board-of-trustees

 

Meetings follow Robert’s Rules as amended and the Open Public Meetings Act. We ask speakers identify themselves by name and address in open session and limit their comments to two minutes with the ability to ask the presiding officer for more time if needed.

Meetings are open to the public.

For questions, please contact MaryEllen D’Elia, Assistant Director, at (973) 962-6256 or delia@ringwoodlibrary.org


Wednesday June 19, 2024
     Library Closed  
   

Library is Closed for the Holiday!


Thursday June 20, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Sketching Group  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Sketch a still life while listening to soft background music.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere~ shared tips on technique. Free to all skill levels.

You must bring your own materials in the medium of your choice. Sketchpad, pencil and eraser, the minimum requirements.

Charcoals or pastels.

Adult walk-ins encouraged to join

 

    Location: Meeting Room

Friday June 21, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   1:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Minecraft Roller Coaster  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Ages 10-14. Work as a team to create one massive roller coaster in Minecraft and use Minecart to ride on it. Learn some physics, too!

Presented by TD3 Innovative Gaming and funded by the Leanne Fres-Trout Foundation.

Check back for registration.

    Location: Meeting Room

Monday June 24, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday June 26, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.

   7:00 PM Ringwood Board of Education Meeting  

Thursday June 27, 2024
     Passaic County Surrogate's Make-a-Will Event for 60+ and Veterans  
   

More information will be coming but plan to join us when the Passic County Surrogate's Make-a-Will event. This event is available for those over 60 years of age and veterans of all ages and is free of charge. Participants will schedule an appointment and then meet in private with an attorney to discuss their estate planning needs that will lead to the creation of a will.

   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 


Friday June 28, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   1:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Film Friday  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Movie to be announced.

Movie discussion afterward if interested.

Bring your own refreshments. Admission is free. No registration required.

We advise that you bring a sweater as the temperature in the Meeting Room fluctuates.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ringwood Public Library.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms

Monday July 1, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   12:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Anthotype Painting  
    Contact: Denise Carrozza   973-962-6256   carrozza@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Teens aged 12-18 can join to create artwork using spices, plants and sunlight gathered outdoors.  Snacks will be provided.  Registration required.

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday July 3, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday July 4, 2024
     Library Closed  
   

Library is Closed for the Holiday!

   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 


Friday July 5, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Saturday July 6, 2024
   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Piano Music to Read By  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Relax and enjoy the sounds of gentle background piano music the last hour of the first Saturday of each month as Jeckie Legg plays ur grand piano, a gift of the Friends of the Library.

    Location: Center Library

Monday July 8, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday July 10, 2024
   12:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Solar Oven and Lip-Smacking treats  
    Contact: Denise Carrozza   973-962-6256   carrozza@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Teens create a solar oven and in dulge in a delicous snack under the sun!  Embrace the power of solar energy by crafting a simple yet effective solar oven using everyday materials.  On the menu: SUN NACHOS and S'MORES.  Registration required, ages 13-18.  RAIN DATE!  Thursday, July 11th @ 12 noon.

   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday July 11, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Thursday Morning Book Discussion  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meets every second of the month

The book title will be announced soon.

Copies are available at the front desk.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms
   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION: How Humans Live and Work in Space  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Presented by Solar System Ambassador, Mike Greene. Learn about how humans live and work in space, focusing on the ISS. Dovetails with this week's summer reading theme: "Adventures to Other Galaxies." The talk will be geared to adults, but all ages are welcome. Registration requested, but not required.

    Location: Meeting Room

Friday July 12, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Monday July 15, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.

   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Monday Evening Book Club  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Third Monday of each month.

Book selection: TBA

Copies available at the front desk.

Upstairs Library closes at 6:00pm.

 

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms
   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Board of Trustees Meeting  
   

Please be advised of the following regular Board Meeting Dates for the Board of Trustees for 2024.  All meetings will be held in person in the library’s main floor at 30 Cannici Drive, Ringwood, NJ.  Meetings will start at 7:00 PM. Any changes to meeting date, time, or location will be posted on the Ringwood Library events calendar (www.ringwoodlibrary.org), in the library lobby, with the Borough of Ringwood Clerk’s office, and with local news media.  Should these sorts of changes be necessary, they will be posted more than 48 hours in advance in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

January 22, 2024

February 26, 2024

March 18, 2024

April 15, 2024

May 20, 2024

June 17, 2024

July 15, 2024

August 19, 2024

September 17, 2024

October 21, 2024

November 18, 2024

December 9, 2024 – Annual Membership meeting

An agenda for each meeting will be posted to the library’s website at the following link a week prior to each meeting.  

https://ringwoodlibrary.org/Pages/Index/194051/library-board-of-trustees

 

Meetings follow Robert’s Rules as amended and the Open Public Meetings Act. We ask speakers identify themselves by name and address in open session and limit their comments to two minutes with the ability to ask the presiding officer for more time if needed.

Meetings are open to the public.

For questions, please contact MaryEllen D’Elia, Assistant Director, at (973) 962-6256 or delia@ringwoodlibrary.org


Wednesday July 17, 2024
   1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Adult BINGO  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Adults play BINGO the third Wednesday of every month!

Small prizes, light refreshments!

No registration necessary.

    Location: Meeting Room
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday July 18, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Sketching Group  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Sketch a still life while listening to soft background music.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere~ shared tips on technique. Free to all skill levels.

You must bring your own materials in the medium of your choice. Sketchpad, pencil and eraser, the minimum requirements.

Charcoals or pastels.

Adult walk-ins encouraged to join

 

    Location: Meeting Room
   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM RICHARD MOSCHELLA Mediumship Author Spirit Researcher  
   

Teens and adults are invited to attend a session featuring, RICHARD MOSCHELLA, Mediumship, Spirits, Author and Researcher.  Thursday, July 18th @ 6:30pm.  Registration will be required.  Mark your calendar's for this "ghostly event! 



 


Friday July 19, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Saturday July 20, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  1:00 PM New Adult (18-35) Bagels and Books Discussion Group  
    Contact: Hailey Terracino   973-962-6256   terracino@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Have you been wanting to join a book club, but don't have the time to finish an assigned book? Then this club is for you! This is a no-pressure book discussion group where we munch on bagels and talk about all things books! It could be about the book you're reading at the moment, your favorite book of all time, or you can just listen and get some new book recommendations.

Hybrid Meetings-- Choose to join us either at the library or virtually from your own home!

    Location: Young Adult Department

Monday July 22, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Tuesday July 23, 2024
   6:00 PM  -  7:00 PM WHODUNIT COSTUME PARTY TIME!  
    Contact: Denise Carrozza   973-962-6256   carrozza@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Teens ages 13-18, dress-up as your beloved detective, mix and mingle with fellow myster buffs, crack crime riddles as a team, and snack on some tasty treats!  Please register.


Wednesday July 24, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.

   7:00 PM Ringwood Board of Education Meeting  

Thursday July 25, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 


Friday July 26, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   1:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Film Friday  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Movie to be announced.

Movie discussion afterward if interested.

Bring your own refreshments. Admission is free. No registration required.

We advise that you bring a sweater as the temperature in the Meeting Room fluctuates.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ringwood Public Library.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms

Monday July 29, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Hack That Painting  
    Contact: Denise Carrozza   973-962-6256   carrozza@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Teens!  Inect some PIZZAZZ into that painting.  Join us with your creative spirit and breathe new life into a painting.  Paintings have b e kindly donated by Cristina & Gabriel from the "ARTWORK SIP & PAINT CRAFT STUDIO" in Little Falls.  There will be two sessions for this program.  Second date will be Wednesday, July 31st @ 1:00PM.  Please be sure to register for this event.

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Tuesday July 30, 2024
   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Adventures in AI  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

All Ages. Come learn all about AI and let your imagination go! Presented by Eddi Khaytman. Dovetails with this week's summer reading theme: "Adventure in your Imagination."

The AI workshop is an engaging and informative presentation that introduces attendees to the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is applied in the real world. Eddi will provide a glimpse into some of the most exciting AI programs and platforms ranging from language AIs to text-to-image AIs.

Registration requested, but not required.

This program is made possible by funding from the Leanne Freas-Trout Foundation.

    Location: Meeting Room

Wednesday July 31, 2024
   1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Hack That Painting  
    Contact: Denise Carrozza   973-962-6256   carrozza@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Session 2 of "Hack That Painting"  Teens refister to add some PIZZAZZ  into a painting!  let your imagination run wild.  Be sure to register.  Ages 13-18.

   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday August 1, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Sketching Group  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Sketch a still life while listening to soft background music.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere~ shared tips on technique. Free to all skill levels.

You must bring your own materials in the medium of your choice. Sketchpad, pencil and eraser, the minimum requirements.

Charcoals or pastels.

Adult walk-ins encouraged to join

 

    Location: Meeting Room

Friday August 2, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Saturday August 3, 2024
   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Piano Music to Read By  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Relax and enjoy the sounds of gentle background piano music the last hour of the first Saturday of each month as Jeckie Legg plays ur grand piano, a gift of the Friends of the Library.

    Location: Center Library

Monday August 5, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday August 7, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday August 8, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Thursday Morning Book Discussion  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meets every second of the month

The book title will be announced soon.

Copies are available at the front desk.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms
   5:00 PM  -  7:00 PM Diverse Dish Fiesta  
    Contact: Denise Carrozza   973-962-6256   carrozza@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Teens and New Adults are invited to join us for a Cultural Potluck event celebrating diversity through food.  You simple register with your name and dish you are bringing from your family's culture.  Let's all gather to connect with the community through the universal language of food.  Registration required.


Friday August 9, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Monday August 12, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday August 14, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday August 15, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Sketching Group  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Sketch a still life while listening to soft background music.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere~ shared tips on technique. Free to all skill levels.

You must bring your own materials in the medium of your choice. Sketchpad, pencil and eraser, the minimum requirements.

Charcoals or pastels.

Adult walk-ins encouraged to join

 

    Location: Meeting Room

Friday August 16, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Saturday August 17, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  1:00 PM New Adult (18-35) Bagels and Books Discussion Group  
    Contact: Hailey Terracino   973-962-6256   terracino@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Have you been wanting to join a book club, but don't have the time to finish an assigned book? Then this club is for you! This is a no-pressure book discussion group where we munch on bagels and talk about all things books! It could be about the book you're reading at the moment, your favorite book of all time, or you can just listen and get some new book recommendations.

Hybrid Meetings-- Choose to join us either at the library or virtually from your own home!

    Location: Young Adult Department

Monday August 19, 2024
   9:00 AM  -  12:00 PM STEM Adventures Camp  
    Contact: Heather M Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Ages 10-14. STEM Camp ala cart. Sign up for any or all days this week.

Check back for daily themes and registration.

   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.

   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Monday Evening Book Club  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Third Monday of each month.

Book selection: TBA

Copies available at the front desk.

Upstairs Library closes at 6:00pm.

 

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms
   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Board of Trustees Meeting  
   

Please be advised of the following regular Board Meeting Dates for the Board of Trustees for 2024.  All meetings will be held in person in the library’s main floor at 30 Cannici Drive, Ringwood, NJ.  Meetings will start at 7:00 PM. Any changes to meeting date, time, or location will be posted on the Ringwood Library events calendar (www.ringwoodlibrary.org), in the library lobby, with the Borough of Ringwood Clerk’s office, and with local news media.  Should these sorts of changes be necessary, they will be posted more than 48 hours in advance in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

January 22, 2024

February 26, 2024

March 18, 2024

April 15, 2024

May 20, 2024

June 17, 2024

July 15, 2024

August 19, 2024

September 17, 2024

October 21, 2024

November 18, 2024

December 9, 2024 – Annual Membership meeting

An agenda for each meeting will be posted to the library’s website at the following link a week prior to each meeting.  

https://ringwoodlibrary.org/Pages/Index/194051/library-board-of-trustees

 

Meetings follow Robert’s Rules as amended and the Open Public Meetings Act. We ask speakers identify themselves by name and address in open session and limit their comments to two minutes with the ability to ask the presiding officer for more time if needed.

Meetings are open to the public.

For questions, please contact MaryEllen D’Elia, Assistant Director, at (973) 962-6256 or delia@ringwoodlibrary.org


Tuesday August 20, 2024
   9:00 AM  -  12:00 PM STEM Adventures Camp  
    Contact: Heather M Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Ages 10-14. STEM Camp ala cart. Sign up for any or all days this week.

Check back for daily themes and registration.


Wednesday August 21, 2024
   9:00 AM  -  12:00 PM STEM Adventures Camp  
    Contact: Heather M Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Ages 10-14. STEM Camp ala cart. Sign up for any or all days this week.

Check back for daily themes and registration.

   1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Adult BINGO  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Adults play BINGO the third Wednesday of every month!

Small prizes, light refreshments!

No registration necessary.

    Location: Meeting Room
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.

   7:00 PM Ringwood Board of Education Meeting  

Thursday August 22, 2024
   9:00 AM  -  12:00 PM STEM Adventures Camp  
    Contact: Heather M Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Ages 10-14. STEM Camp ala cart. Sign up for any or all days this week.

Check back for daily themes and registration.

   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 


Friday August 23, 2024
   9:00 AM  -  12:00 PM STEM Adventures Camp  
    Contact: Heather M Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Ages 10-14. STEM Camp ala cart. Sign up for any or all days this week.

Check back for daily themes and registration.

   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Monday August 26, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday August 28, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday August 29, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 


Friday August 30, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   1:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Film Friday  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Movie to be announced.

Movie discussion afterward if interested.

Bring your own refreshments. Admission is free. No registration required.

We advise that you bring a sweater as the temperature in the Meeting Room fluctuates.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ringwood Public Library.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms

Saturday August 31, 2024
     Library Closed  
   

Library is Closed for the Holiday!


Monday September 2, 2024
     Library Closed  
   

Library is Closed for the Holiday!


Wednesday September 4, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday September 5, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Sketching Group  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Sketch a still life while listening to soft background music.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere~ shared tips on technique. Free to all skill levels.

You must bring your own materials in the medium of your choice. Sketchpad, pencil and eraser, the minimum requirements.

Charcoals or pastels.

Adult walk-ins encouraged to join

 

    Location: Meeting Room

Friday September 6, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Saturday September 7, 2024
   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Piano Music to Read By  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Relax and enjoy the sounds of gentle background piano music the last hour of the first Saturday of each month as Jeckie Legg plays ur grand piano, a gift of the Friends of the Library.

    Location: Center Library

Monday September 9, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.

   4:45 PM  -  5:30 PM Gadget Gals  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

For girls ages 10-14. Explore new gadgets and create a review of them for publication.

    Location: Meeting Room

Wednesday September 11, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday September 12, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Thursday Morning Book Discussion  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meets every second of the month

The book title will be announced soon.

Copies are available at the front desk.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms

Friday September 13, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Monday September 16, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.

   4:45 PM  -  5:30 PM Gadget Gals  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

For girls ages 10-14. Explore new gadgets and create a review of them for publication.

    Location: Meeting Room
   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Monday Evening Book Club  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Third Monday of each month.

Book selection: TBA

Copies available at the front desk.

Upstairs Library closes at 6:00pm.

 

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms
   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Board of Trustees Meeting  
   

Please be advised of the following regular Board Meeting Dates for the Board of Trustees for 2024.  All meetings will be held in person in the library’s main floor at 30 Cannici Drive, Ringwood, NJ.  Meetings will start at 7:00 PM. Any changes to meeting date, time, or location will be posted on the Ringwood Library events calendar (www.ringwoodlibrary.org), in the library lobby, with the Borough of Ringwood Clerk’s office, and with local news media.  Should these sorts of changes be necessary, they will be posted more than 48 hours in advance in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

January 22, 2024

February 26, 2024

March 18, 2024

April 15, 2024

May 20, 2024

June 17, 2024

July 15, 2024

August 19, 2024

September 17, 2024

October 21, 2024

November 18, 2024

December 9, 2024 – Annual Membership meeting

An agenda for each meeting will be posted to the library’s website at the following link a week prior to each meeting.  

https://ringwoodlibrary.org/Pages/Index/194051/library-board-of-trustees

 

Meetings follow Robert’s Rules as amended and the Open Public Meetings Act. We ask speakers identify themselves by name and address in open session and limit their comments to two minutes with the ability to ask the presiding officer for more time if needed.

Meetings are open to the public.

For questions, please contact MaryEllen D’Elia, Assistant Director, at (973) 962-6256 or delia@ringwoodlibrary.org


Wednesday September 18, 2024
   1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Adult BINGO  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Adults play BINGO the third Wednesday of every month!

Small prizes, light refreshments!

No registration necessary.

    Location: Meeting Room
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.

   7:00 PM Ringwood Board of Education Meeting  

Thursday September 19, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Sketching Group  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Sketch a still life while listening to soft background music.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere~ shared tips on technique. Free to all skill levels.

You must bring your own materials in the medium of your choice. Sketchpad, pencil and eraser, the minimum requirements.

Charcoals or pastels.

Adult walk-ins encouraged to join

 

    Location: Meeting Room

Friday September 20, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   3:00 PM  -  3:45 PM Button Making with Ms. Heather  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Ages 5+. Learn to use our button makers and customize your own buttons, magnets, and bottle openers.
All children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

    Location: Young Adult Department

Saturday September 21, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  1:00 PM New Adult (18-35) Bagels and Books Discussion Group  
    Contact: Hailey Terracino   973-962-6256   terracino@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Have you been wanting to join a book club, but don't have the time to finish an assigned book? Then this club is for you! This is a no-pressure book discussion group where we munch on bagels and talk about all things books! It could be about the book you're reading at the moment, your favorite book of all time, or you can just listen and get some new book recommendations.

Hybrid Meetings-- Choose to join us either at the library or virtually from your own home!

    Location: Young Adult Department

Monday September 23, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.

   4:45 PM  -  5:30 PM Gadget Gals  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

For girls ages 10-14. Explore new gadgets and create a review of them for publication.

    Location: Meeting Room

Wednesday September 25, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday September 26, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 


Friday September 27, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   1:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Film Friday  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Movie to be announced.

Movie discussion afterward if interested.

Bring your own refreshments. Admission is free. No registration required.

We advise that you bring a sweater as the temperature in the Meeting Room fluctuates.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ringwood Public Library.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms

Monday September 30, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.

   4:45 PM  -  5:30 PM Gadget Gals  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

For girls ages 10-14. Explore new gadgets and create a review of them for publication.

    Location: Meeting Room

Wednesday October 2, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday October 3, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Intro to 3D Printing  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Ages 10+ up. Learn all about 3D design and printing in this hands-on introductory workshop. Students will use TinkerCAD.

    Location: Meeting Room
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Sketching Group  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Sketch a still life while listening to soft background music.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere~ shared tips on technique. Free to all skill levels.

You must bring your own materials in the medium of your choice. Sketchpad, pencil and eraser, the minimum requirements.

Charcoals or pastels.

Adult walk-ins encouraged to join

 

    Location: Meeting Room

Friday October 4, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Saturday October 5, 2024
   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Piano Music to Read By  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Relax and enjoy the sounds of gentle background piano music the last hour of the first Saturday of each month as Jeckie Legg plays ur grand piano, a gift of the Friends of the Library.

    Location: Center Library

Monday October 7, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday October 9, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday October 10, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Thursday Morning Book Discussion  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meets every second of the month

The book title will be announced soon.

Copies are available at the front desk.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms

Friday October 11, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Monday October 14, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday October 16, 2024
   1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Adult BINGO  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Adults play BINGO the third Wednesday of every month!

Small prizes, light refreshments!

No registration necessary.

    Location: Meeting Room
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.

   7:00 PM Ringwood Board of Education Meeting  

Thursday October 17, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Sketching Group  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Sketch a still life while listening to soft background music.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere~ shared tips on technique. Free to all skill levels.

You must bring your own materials in the medium of your choice. Sketchpad, pencil and eraser, the minimum requirements.

Charcoals or pastels.

Adult walk-ins encouraged to join

 

    Location: Meeting Room

Friday October 18, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Saturday October 19, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  1:00 PM New Adult (18-35) Bagels and Books Discussion Group  
    Contact: Hailey Terracino   973-962-6256   terracino@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Have you been wanting to join a book club, but don't have the time to finish an assigned book? Then this club is for you! This is a no-pressure book discussion group where we munch on bagels and talk about all things books! It could be about the book you're reading at the moment, your favorite book of all time, or you can just listen and get some new book recommendations.

Hybrid Meetings-- Choose to join us either at the library or virtually from your own home!

    Location: Young Adult Department

Monday October 21, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.

   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Monday Evening Book Club  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Third Monday of each month.

Book selection: TBA

Copies available at the front desk.

Upstairs Library closes at 6:00pm.

 

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms
   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Board of Trustees Meeting  
   

Please be advised of the following regular Board Meeting Dates for the Board of Trustees for 2024.  All meetings will be held in person in the library’s main floor at 30 Cannici Drive, Ringwood, NJ.  Meetings will start at 7:00 PM. Any changes to meeting date, time, or location will be posted on the Ringwood Library events calendar (www.ringwoodlibrary.org), in the library lobby, with the Borough of Ringwood Clerk’s office, and with local news media.  Should these sorts of changes be necessary, they will be posted more than 48 hours in advance in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

January 22, 2024

February 26, 2024

March 18, 2024

April 15, 2024

May 20, 2024

June 17, 2024

July 15, 2024

August 19, 2024

September 17, 2024

October 21, 2024

November 18, 2024

December 9, 2024 – Annual Membership meeting

An agenda for each meeting will be posted to the library’s website at the following link a week prior to each meeting.  

https://ringwoodlibrary.org/Pages/Index/194051/library-board-of-trustees

 

Meetings follow Robert’s Rules as amended and the Open Public Meetings Act. We ask speakers identify themselves by name and address in open session and limit their comments to two minutes with the ability to ask the presiding officer for more time if needed.

Meetings are open to the public.

For questions, please contact MaryEllen D’Elia, Assistant Director, at (973) 962-6256 or delia@ringwoodlibrary.org


Wednesday October 23, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday October 24, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 


Friday October 25, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   1:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Film Friday  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Movie to be announced.

Movie discussion afterward if interested.

Bring your own refreshments. Admission is free. No registration required.

We advise that you bring a sweater as the temperature in the Meeting Room fluctuates.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ringwood Public Library.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms

Monday October 28, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday October 30, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday October 31, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 


Friday November 1, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Saturday November 2, 2024
   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Piano Music to Read By  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Relax and enjoy the sounds of gentle background piano music the last hour of the first Saturday of each month as Jeckie Legg plays ur grand piano, a gift of the Friends of the Library.

    Location: Center Library

Monday November 4, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday November 6, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday November 7, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Sketching Group  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Sketch a still life while listening to soft background music.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere~ shared tips on technique. Free to all skill levels.

You must bring your own materials in the medium of your choice. Sketchpad, pencil and eraser, the minimum requirements.

Charcoals or pastels.

Adult walk-ins encouraged to join

 

    Location: Meeting Room

Friday November 8, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Monday November 11, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday November 13, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.

   7:00 PM Ringwood Board of Education Meeting  

Thursday November 14, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Thursday Morning Book Discussion  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meets every second of the month

The book title will be announced soon.

Copies are available at the front desk.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms

Friday November 15, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Saturday November 16, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  1:00 PM New Adult (18-35) Bagels and Books Discussion Group  
    Contact: Hailey Terracino   973-962-6256   terracino@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Have you been wanting to join a book club, but don't have the time to finish an assigned book? Then this club is for you! This is a no-pressure book discussion group where we munch on bagels and talk about all things books! It could be about the book you're reading at the moment, your favorite book of all time, or you can just listen and get some new book recommendations.

Hybrid Meetings-- Choose to join us either at the library or virtually from your own home!

    Location: Young Adult Department

Monday November 18, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.

   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Monday Evening Book Club  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Third Monday of each month.

Book selection: TBA

Copies available at the front desk.

Upstairs Library closes at 6:00pm.

 

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms
   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Board of Trustees Meeting  
   

Please be advised of the following regular Board Meeting Dates for the Board of Trustees for 2024.  All meetings will be held in person in the library’s main floor at 30 Cannici Drive, Ringwood, NJ.  Meetings will start at 7:00 PM. Any changes to meeting date, time, or location will be posted on the Ringwood Library events calendar (www.ringwoodlibrary.org), in the library lobby, with the Borough of Ringwood Clerk’s office, and with local news media.  Should these sorts of changes be necessary, they will be posted more than 48 hours in advance in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

January 22, 2024

February 26, 2024

March 18, 2024

April 15, 2024

May 20, 2024

June 17, 2024

July 15, 2024

August 19, 2024

September 17, 2024

October 21, 2024

November 18, 2024

December 9, 2024 – Annual Membership meeting

An agenda for each meeting will be posted to the library’s website at the following link a week prior to each meeting.  

https://ringwoodlibrary.org/Pages/Index/194051/library-board-of-trustees

 

Meetings follow Robert’s Rules as amended and the Open Public Meetings Act. We ask speakers identify themselves by name and address in open session and limit their comments to two minutes with the ability to ask the presiding officer for more time if needed.

Meetings are open to the public.

For questions, please contact MaryEllen D’Elia, Assistant Director, at (973) 962-6256 or delia@ringwoodlibrary.org


Wednesday November 20, 2024
   1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Adult BINGO  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Adults play BINGO the third Wednesday of every month!

Small prizes, light refreshments!

No registration necessary.

    Location: Meeting Room
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday November 21, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Sketching Group  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Sketch a still life while listening to soft background music.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere~ shared tips on technique. Free to all skill levels.

You must bring your own materials in the medium of your choice. Sketchpad, pencil and eraser, the minimum requirements.

Charcoals or pastels.

Adult walk-ins encouraged to join

 

    Location: Meeting Room

Friday November 22, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   1:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Film Friday  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Movie to be announced.

Movie discussion afterward if interested.

Bring your own refreshments. Admission is free. No registration required.

We advise that you bring a sweater as the temperature in the Meeting Room fluctuates.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ringwood Public Library.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms

Monday November 25, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday November 27, 2024
     Library Closes at 3:00 pm  
   

Library Closes Early for the Holiday!

   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday November 28, 2024
     Library Closed  
   

Library is Closed for the Holiday!

   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 


Friday November 29, 2024
     Library Closed  
   

Library is Closed for the Holiday!

   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Saturday November 30, 2024
     Library Open!  
   

The library is open!


Monday December 2, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Wednesday December 4, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday December 5, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Sketching Group  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Sketch a still life while listening to soft background music.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere~ shared tips on technique. Free to all skill levels.

You must bring your own materials in the medium of your choice. Sketchpad, pencil and eraser, the minimum requirements.

Charcoals or pastels.

Adult walk-ins encouraged to join

 

    Location: Meeting Room

Friday December 6, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Saturday December 7, 2024
   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Piano Music to Read By  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Relax and enjoy the sounds of gentle background piano music the last hour of the first Saturday of each month as Jeckie Legg plays ur grand piano, a gift of the Friends of the Library.

    Location: Center Library

Monday December 9, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.

   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Annual Membership Meeting of the Library Association of Ringwood, Inc.  
   

The Board of Trustees of the Library Association of Ringwood will hold it's Annual Membership Meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, December 9, 2024. All members in good standing as of October 1, 2024 will be eligible to vote in the election of Trustees. Other formal action may or may not be taken. 

The meeting will occur on the main floor of the library and is open to the public.

The meeting runs according to Robert's Rules and NJ Open Public Meetings Act.

An agenda and other documents will be posted to the library website at this link: https://www.ringwoodlibrary.org/Pages/Index/194051/library-board-of-trustees two weeks prior to the Annual Meeting.

Any questions regarding the Annual Meeting or the Board of Trustees can be answered by Library Director, Wendy Sandford, sandford@ringwoodlibrary.org, or Assistant Director, MaryEllen D'Elia delia@ringwoodlibrary.org or by calling the library at 973-962-6256 x 111.


Wednesday December 11, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.

   7:00 PM Ringwood Board of Education Meeting  

Thursday December 12, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Thursday Morning Book Discussion  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meets every second of the month

The book title will be announced soon.

Copies are available at the front desk.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms

Friday December 13, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 


Monday December 16, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.

   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Monday Evening Book Club  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Third Monday of each month.

Book selection: TBA

Copies available at the front desk.

Upstairs Library closes at 6:00pm.

 

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms

Wednesday December 18, 2024
   1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Adult BINGO  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Adults play BINGO the third Wednesday of every month!

Small prizes, light refreshments!

No registration necessary.

    Location: Meeting Room
   2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fiber Arts Group  
   

Calling all fiber artists - all textile crafts welcome!  Please join us in our downstairs conference room for this weekly meeting of crafts, conversations, and fun.


Thursday December 19, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 

   5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Sketching Group  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Sketch a still life while listening to soft background music.

Relaxed and supportive atmosphere~ shared tips on technique. Free to all skill levels.

You must bring your own materials in the medium of your choice. Sketchpad, pencil and eraser, the minimum requirements.

Charcoals or pastels.

Adult walk-ins encouraged to join

 

    Location: Meeting Room

Friday December 20, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   3:00 PM  -  3:45 PM Button Making with Ms. Heather  
    Contact: Heather Caldwell   9739626256 x121   caldwell@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Ages 5+. Learn to use our button makers and customize your own buttons, magnets, and bottle openers.
All children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

    Location: Young Adult Department

Saturday December 21, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  1:00 PM New Adult (18-35) Bagels and Books Discussion Group  
    Contact: Hailey Terracino   973-962-6256   terracino@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Have you been wanting to join a book club, but don't have the time to finish an assigned book? Then this club is for you! This is a no-pressure book discussion group where we munch on bagels and talk about all things books! It could be about the book you're reading at the moment, your favorite book of all time, or you can just listen and get some new book recommendations.

Hybrid Meetings-- Choose to join us either at the library or virtually from your own home!

    Location: Young Adult Department

Monday December 23, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Tuesday December 24, 2024
     Library Closed  
   

Library is Closed for the Holiday!


Wednesday December 25, 2024
     Library Closed  
   

Library is Closed for the Holiday!


Thursday December 26, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Book Buddies  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Join us as we read a book and do a craft or activity.  Best for children ages 3-6 years old.  No registration required. 


Friday December 27, 2024
   10:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Toddler Happy Hour  
    Contact: Children's Coordinator   973-962-6256x112   fudge@ringwoodlibrary.org
   

Drop-in starts at 10:15 a.m. to get ready for story time.  Story time will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

We'll sing, read stories and move around! This storytime is geared for children under 3 years old. 

No registration required for this weekly program.  Please join us! 

   1:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Film Friday  
    Contact: Adult Services   973-962-6256   
   

Movie to be announced.

Movie discussion afterward if interested.

Bring your own refreshments. Admission is free. No registration required.

We advise that you bring a sweater as the temperature in the Meeting Room fluctuates.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ringwood Public Library.

    Location: Conference & Meeting Rooms

Monday December 30, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Writing from the Heart  
   

Writing from the Heart will meet in our conference room each Monday at 11:00 am.

Self expression highly recommended....

   4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Parlez-vous Francais?  
   

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun.


Tuesday December 31, 2024
     Library Closed  
   

Library is Closed for the Holiday!


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