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Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Gazebo,Large Meeting Room

Books, music, and movement for ages 35 months and younger.

Literary Horizons - New members ALWAYS welcome!

Wed, Oct 04, 11:15am - 11:45am

Gazebo,Large Meeting Room

Books, music, and movement for ages 3 years and older.

Canceled

Wed, Oct 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us the first Wednesday of the month at 12p. Register online or call the library at 973 584-2400

Wed, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Large Meeting Room

All are welcome to learn and play Mah Jongg.

Wed, Oct 04, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Senior Corner

Get homework help from volunteer high school students!

This event is full

Wed, Oct 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Senior Corner

Get homework help from volunteer high school students!

Wed, Oct 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Senior Corner

Get homework help from volunteer high school students!

Sensory Play

Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Large Meeting Room

Sensory play is play that stimulates your child's senses - they will enjoy experiencing the world through smell, hearing, and touch.

Thu, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Local artists bring own art supplies and paint/draw in an encouraging workshop-style atmosphere.

Teen Advisory Board

Thu, Oct 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dr. Wolfe Room

Create, plan, and host programs for teens in the library. Snacks are provided!

Canceled

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Come dance away the calories to Zumba! No experience necessary. and get ready for some serious FUN!

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Come dance away the calories to Zumba! No experience necessary. and get ready for some serious FUN!

Free ESL Conversation Class - Virtual - Practice speaking English with friendly people.

Thu, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 7:55pm

Dr. Wolfe Room

Smart Recovery is an addiction recovery support group. If you want to know more or attend a meeting, please contact marilyn.kahn@roxburylibrary.org or call Marilyn at the library at 973-584-2400.

Thu, Oct 05, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Virtual Room 1

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

This event is full

What's Cooking, Roxbury -- First Fridays @ 11am - Food, Friends, Fun - Bring a dish (see the theme!) to share

Fri, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Dr. Wolfe Room

Do you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips? Discover new cookbooks and connect with other adventurous cooks and bakers. Each month we’ll explore a different theme through sharing a recipe.

Movie: Love Again

Fri, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Come check out our latest movie screening.

Family M&M Taste-Off

Fri, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Which M&M flavor is your favorite? Join us for a fun evening of M&M tasting!

This event is full

Tai Chi at 10:30am - Chinese martial art described as

Sat, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Large Meeting Room

Learn Tai Chi series of movements. We'll focus on your balance, structure, posture, breath, relaxation, energy flow, and more. For this class, there is a $5 fee payable online with your registration.Register

Family Story Time

Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Room

Books, music, and movement for children of all ages!

Pokémon Club

Sat, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Join us for Pokémon Club! Share your love of Pokémon with everyone. Bring your cards, to show them off, play games, and trade!

Sun, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Senior Corner

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Free ESL Conversation Class - Practice speaking English with friendly people.

Mon, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Senior Corner

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Pumpkin Painting

Mon, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Gazebo,Large Meeting Room

Paint a pumpkin to get ready for Halloween!

This event is full

Daisy Troop 98493

Mon, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dr. Wolfe Room

Monthly meeting

Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Senior Corner

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Tue, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Large Meeting Room

Books, music, and movement for ages 0-24 months.

Virtual Author Talk- Rick Steves - Author of European Travel Guidebook

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Large Meeting Room

A weekly science, technology, engineering, arts, and/or math activity recommended for ages 4 and up.

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Outdoor Single Friends

Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Dr. Wolfe Room

Single friends age 50+ meet outdoors.

Short History of Election Reform in America - Elections: a source of pride, dispute and conflict in the US

Tue, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Large Meeting Room

Since the beginning of the United States, elections have been a source of pride for Americans but also a subject of dispute and sometimes armed conflict. Were reform movements successful?

Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Gazebo,Large Meeting Room

Books, music, and movement for ages 35 months and younger.

Wed, Oct 11, 11:15am - 11:45am

Gazebo,Large Meeting Room

Books, music, and movement for ages 3 years and older.

Wed, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Large Meeting Room

All are welcome to learn and play Mah Jongg.

SCORE of Northwest NJ Office Hours - Free, confidential mentoring w/ local business professionals

Wed, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Get homework help from volunteer high school students!

Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Senior Corner

SCORE offers free professional mentoring, consulting, webinars and workshops to help businesses thrive. Meet a SCORE representative and discuss what services will be most helpful for your business. Register

Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Get homework help from volunteer high school students!

It Takes a Village - Parent and Caregiver Meetup

Wed, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Get homework help from volunteer high school students!

Thu, Oct 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Children's Room

A time to meet other parents and caregivers in the area.

Canceled

La Fiesta, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month - Food, Festivities, and Family Fun!

Thu, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Come dance away the calories to Zumba! No experience necessary. and get ready for some serious FUN!

Thu, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Children's Room,Dr. Wolfe Room,Large Meeting Room,Senior Corner,Talmage Quiet Room,Teen Room

Explore Hispanic cultures through music, cuisine, hands-on crafts, Story Time in Spanish, and special appearances.

Canceled

Free ESL Conversation Class - Virtual - Practice speaking English with friendly people.

Thu, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:55pm

Smart Recovery is an addiction recovery support group. If you want to know more or attend a meeting, please contact marilyn.kahn@roxburylibrary.org or call Marilyn at the library at 973-584-2400.

Canceled

Thu, Oct 12, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Story Time @ the Lake

Fri, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pavilion or Rec Center Gym

An outdoor (or indoor in bad weather) story time at Horseshoe Lake for all ages!

Movie: BlackBerry

Fri, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Come check out our latest movie screening.

Sew a Fabric Wine Tote - Sewing Workshop for Adults

Fri, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Can’t sew a stitch? No problem! By the end of the workshop, you can add operating a sewing machine to your list of talents. Very limited availability.Register

Little Artists

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Join us for hands-on arts and crafts just for kids 5 years and younger!

Family Scavenger Hunt

Sat, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Form a team of up to 5 people and follow our clues to places around town. Get tasks to complete around town - race against other families to be the first to finish!

Sun, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Senior Corner

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Girl Scout Troop 97224

Sun, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Cadettes meeting

Monday Evening Book Club - All Are Welcome!

Mon, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Senior Corner

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Playdough Club

Mon, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Large Meeting Room

Twice a month, join us for a fun time of exploring with playdough at the library!

Mon, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Large Meeting Room

Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm. Register online or call the library at 973 584-2400

Free ESL Conversation Class - Practice speaking English with friendly people.

Tue, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Senior Corner

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Tue, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Large Meeting Room

Books, music, and movement for ages 0-24 months.

What's Cooking, Roxbury - Third Tuesdays @ 6:30pm - Food, Friends, Fun - Bring a dish (see the theme!) to share

Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Large Meeting Room

A weekly science, technology, engineering, arts, and/or math activity recommended for ages 4 and up.

Canceled

Preschool Fair

Tue, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us for our fifth annual Roxbury Area Preschool Fair!

Tue, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Dr. Wolfe Room

Enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips? Discover new cookbooks & connect with other adventurous cooks & bakers. Each month explore a different theme through each participant sharing a recipe.

Animal Hour at the Library - Creature Comfort Pet Therapy

Tue, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Talmage Quiet Room

Walk in and meet a therapy animal!

Natural Support for Breast Cancer with Author Daniella Chace - Virtual Program

Tue, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room 1

Learn about benefits of a whole plant foods diet and natural food nutrients that trigger cancer cell removal, and healing foods, as well as breast carcinogens in modern homes and how to remove them.

Preschool Fair

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Children's Room

Join us for our fifth annual Roxbury Area Preschool Fair!

Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Gazebo,Large Meeting Room

Books, music, and movement for ages 35 months and younger.

Wed, Oct 18, 11:15am - 11:45am

Gazebo,Large Meeting Room

Books, music, and movement for ages 3 years and older.

Virtual Author Talk- Ruth Ware - Author of Zero Days

Wed, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Large Meeting Room

All are welcome to learn and play Mah Jongg.

Wed, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Art with Miss Kim - Monster Sketchbook

Wed, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Create with Miss Kim!

Wed, Oct 18, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Senior Corner

Get homework help from volunteer high school students!

“What’s It Worth” presentation by - Roxbury Coin Club

Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Senior Corner

Get homework help from volunteer high school students!

Wed, Oct 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Large Meeting Room

Members of the Roxbury Coin Club will help you determine if your coins are valuable or fabulous fauxs.

Thursday Morning book Club - New members ALWAYS welcome!

Wed, Oct 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Senior Corner

Get homework help from volunteer high school students!

Roxbury Coin Club

Wed, Oct 18, 7:45pm - 9:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Monthly Meeting of the Roxbury Coin Club. Everyone welcome.

Thu, Oct 19, 10:15am - 11:45am

Talmage Quiet Room

Peace Play Story Time Yoga

Thu, Oct 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Large Meeting Room,Children's Room

In these engaging classes, the books we read come to life as we slither like snakes, hop like frogs and bark like dogs.

Walking Talking Book Club - On the move book discussion

Thu, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Join us for a moving discussion of a great read! Weather permitting, we will meet at the back entrance to the Library and walk the adjacent cemetery.

Thu, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Local artists bring own art supplies and paint/draw in an encouraging workshop-style atmosphere.

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Come dance away the calories to Zumba! No experience necessary. and get ready for some serious FUN!

Free ESL Conversation Class - Virtual - Practice speaking English with friendly people.

Thu, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 7:55pm

Dr. Wolfe Room

Smart Recovery is an addiction recovery support group. If you want to know more or attend a meeting, please contact marilyn.kahn@roxburylibrary.org or call Marilyn at the library at 973-584-2400.

Thu, Oct 19, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Virtual Room 1

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

This event is full

Movie: Book Club - The Next Chapter

Fri, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Come check out our latest movie screening.

Paint and Sip -- Spooky Starry Night - Special Event!

Fri, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Special Event! Join us for a special combined Paint & Sip benefiting the Friends of the Roxbury Library and the Roxbury Woman's Club! Register

Tai Chi at 10:30am - Chinese martial art described as

Sat, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Large Meeting Room

Sing-Along with Banjo Bob

Sat, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Room

Sing and play instruments (provided) along with Banjo Bob and favorite children's songs! For all ages.

Sun, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Senior Corner

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

AI Tools to Boost your Productivity - A Business Beyond Basics Program (In Person)

Mon, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Senior Corner

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Mon, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Large Meeting Room

Library Director and IT guru Radwa Ali gives a bird's eye overview of latest AI apps you'll actually want to use!

Free ESL Conversation Class - Practice speaking English with friendly people.

Tue, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Senior Corner

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Medicare Made Easy - Confusion to clarity in 60 minutes

Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Large Meeting Room

Books, music, and movement for ages 0-24 months.

Tue, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Learn how to review your coverage and make any changes necessary to be assured your Medicare health plan and prescription drug coverage meet your needs for the following year.

The Buzz on Backyard Beekeeping - Curious about starting/maintaining your own colony?

Tue, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Large Meeting Room

A weekly science, technology, engineering, arts, and/or math activity recommended for ages 4 and up.

Tue, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Large Meeting Room

What’s all the buzz about backyard beekeeping? Jackie Vitiello, Roxbury resident, Environmental Commissioner and beekeeper, shares what you need to know about beekeeping in your own backyard.

Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Gazebo,Large Meeting Room

Books, music, and movement for ages 35 months and younger.

Wed, Oct 25, 11:15am - 11:45am

Gazebo,Large Meeting Room

Books, music, and movement for ages 3 years and older.

Art with Miss Kim - Inktober

Wed, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Large Meeting Room

All are welcome to learn and play Mah Jongg.

Wed, Oct 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Based on the INKtober Challenge by Jake Parker, we will use his prompts for October 2023 to combine and create an awesome Spooky image. https://inktober.com/rules Then we will ink and add one color.

Wed, Oct 25, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Wolfe Room,Senior Corner

Get homework help from volunteer high school students!

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Senior Corner

Get homework help from volunteer high school students!

Wed, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Dr. Wolfe Room

All meetings open to the public. Zoom room information:

Dial by location:

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 899 8414 3772

Passcode: 781756

It Takes a Village - Parent and Caregiver Meetup

Wed, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Senior Corner

Get homework help from volunteer high school students!

Thu, Oct 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Children's Room

A time to meet other parents and caregivers in the area.

Thu, Oct 26, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Local artists bring own art supplies and paint/draw in an encouraging workshop-style atmosphere.

Pokémon Club

Thu, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Join us for Pokémon Club! Share your love of Pokémon with everyone. Bring your cards, to show them off, play games, and trade!

Thu, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Come dance away the calories to Zumba! No experience necessary. and get ready for some serious FUN!

Gen. Grant's Concepts of Leadership in Taking Tennessee: - The Strategic Operations that Secured Shiloh

Thu, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 7:55pm

Dr. Wolfe Room

Smart Recovery is an addiction recovery support group. If you want to know more or attend a meeting, please contact marilyn.kahn@roxburylibrary.org or call Marilyn at the library at 973-584-2400.

Thu, Oct 26, 6:55pm - 8:30pm

North Civil War Round Table VIRTUALLY presents author and historian Dr. Heidi Amelia-Anne Weber.

Virtual Author Talk- John Irving - Author of The Last Chairlift

Thu, Oct 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Free ESL Conversation Class - Virtual - Practice speaking English with friendly people.

Thu, Oct 26, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Virtual Room 1

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

This event is full

Story Time @ the Lake

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pavilion or Rec Center Gym

An outdoor (or indoor in bad weather) story time at Horseshoe Lake for all ages!

Movie: Shaun of the Dead

Fri, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Come check out our latest movie screening.

Tai Chi at 10:30am - Chinese martial art described as

Sat, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Large Meeting Room

Sun, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Senior Corner

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Brownie Troop #98353

Sun, Oct 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Large Meeting Room

Brownies Meeting

Memory and Book Cafe: Early Stage Program - Virtual Gathering

Mon, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Senior Corner

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Playdough Club

Mon, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Large Meeting Room

Twice a month, join us for a fun time of exploring with playdough at the library!

Teen/Tween Crafts

Mon, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Join us at the library to do a different craft each month!

Canceled

Mon, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Build a support system with people who understand. In partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, this Memory and Book Cafe is conducted by a trained facilitator.

Free ESL Conversation Class - Practice speaking English with friendly people.

Tue, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Senior Corner

Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Tue, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Large Meeting Room

Books, music, and movement for ages 0-24 months.

Tue, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Large Meeting Room

A weekly science, technology, engineering, arts, and/or math activity recommended for ages 4 and up.

Wed, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Gazebo,Large Meeting Room

Books, music, and movement for ages 35 months and younger.

Literary Horizons - New members ALWAYS welcome!

Wed, Nov 01, 11:15am - 11:45am

Gazebo,Large Meeting Room

Books, music, and movement for ages 3 years and older.

Wed, Nov 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Talmage Quiet Room

Join us the first Wednesday of the month at 12p. Register online or call the library at 973 584-2400

Wed, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Large Meeting Room

All are welcome to learn and play Mah Jongg.

Wed, Nov 01, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Wolfe Room

Get homework help from volunteer high school students!

Wed, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Dr. Wolfe Room

Get homework help from volunteer high school students!

Virtual Author Talk- John Stamos - Author of If You Would Have Told Me

Wed, Nov 01, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Wolfe Room

Get homework help from volunteer high school students!

Wed, Nov 01, 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Peace Play Story Time Yoga

Thu, Nov 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Room,Large Meeting Room

In these engaging classes, the books we read come to life as we slither like snakes, hop like frogs and bark like dogs.

Registration opens Sunday, October 15 2023 at 12:00am

Thu, Nov 02, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Local artists bring own art supplies and paint/draw in an encouraging workshop-style atmosphere.

Teen Advisory Board

Thu, Nov 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dr. Wolfe Room

Create, plan, and host programs for teens in the library. Snacks are provided!

Thu, Nov 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Large Meeting Room

Come dance away the calories to Zumba! No experience necessary. and get ready for some serious FUN!