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Roxbury Arts Fest and Tiny Art Show Premiere

Celebrating all things ART in Roxbury

2024-04-13 11:00:00 2024-04-13 14:00:00 America/New_York Roxbury Arts Fest and Tiny Art Show Premiere Roxbury Arts Fest features: - Tiny Art Show Premiere - Art Activities for younger artists - Friends of the Roxbury Library Book Sale - Live performance by Stephanie Joyner Roxbury Public Library - Children's Room, Dr. Wolfe Room, Gazebo, Large Meeting Room, Large Type Corner, Teen Room, Talmage Quiet Room

Saturday, April 13
11:00am - 2:00pm

Roxbury Public Library

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

Roxbury Arts Fest features: - Tiny Art Show Premiere - Art Activities for younger artists - Friends of the Roxbury Library Book Sale - Live performance by Stephanie Joyner

Please join us for a day celebrating all things ART in Roxbury, featuring:

  • Tiny Art Show Premiere
  • Arts Activities (some messy, so dress accordingly) led by community groups and volunteers
  • Performances by guests
  • Book Sale

The fun starts at 11am and ends at 2pm with the premiere of our community Tiny Art Show.

Activities to include:

  • Kindness Rock painting with Cub Scouts Pack 54
  • Frida Kahlo Self Portraits with Roxbury Woman's Club
  • Tattoo Art, Picture Frames and Sand Art with Roxbury Rotary Club
  • Artists with Disabilities display and activity with Common Grounds
  • Recycled Crafts with Presbyterian Church Environmental Group
  • Meet the Artists with Roxbury Art Association
  • Meet the Writers with Roxbury Writers' Workshop
  • Live Pottery Wheel Throwing Demonstration thanks to Roxbury High School Teacher Chris Torsiello and two students Shawn Rasizer and Angie Naso
  • Live Music by Stephanie Joyner
  • and MORE!

Many thanks for the Friends of Roxbury Library for making the Tiny Art Show possible!

Register for the Tiny Art Show - Here!

Tiny Art Show Kits need to be returned to the library by April 1st to appear in the show!

Thank you immensely to the following for pitching in, whether it's financially, by sponsoring a craft, or sponsoring a performance.

Friends of the Roxbury Public Library

Roxbury High School

Roxbury Rotary Club

Roxbury Arts Alliance

Art Association in Roxbury

Roxbury Woman's Club

First Presbyterian Church of Succasunna

Common Grounds

Roxbury Writers Workshop

Cub Scout Pack 54

Kim Gatto

Register online or by calling the library at 973 584-2400.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Families | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Crafts & Making | Arts & Entertainment |

Roxbury Public Library

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Phone: 973-584-2400
Fax: 973-584-5484
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About the branch

The Roxbury Township Public Library is a municipal library serving the communities of Succasunna, Ledgewood, Landing, Berkshire Valley, Port Morris, and Kenvil. Residents of the township are eligible to a free library card which enables access to 2.8 million items across the Morris Library Alliance including digital books, museum passes and more.

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Sat, Aug 22, All day
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Sat, Aug 22, 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, Aug 23, All day
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Sun, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
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Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am - 12:15pm
Large Meeting Room
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Mon, Aug 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Type Corner
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Mon, Aug 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gazebo
Dennis King and Erik Balkey will each offer a 30 minute set.

Tue, Aug 25, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Room 1
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Tue, Aug 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Talmage Quiet Room
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Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Type Corner
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Morris County's Navigating Hope van and staff will be on site, offering social service benefits, eligibility screenings and application assistance, as well as connections to other community services.

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Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Aug 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Tue, Aug 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Large Type Corner
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Tue, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
All are welcome to learn and play Mah Jongg.

Wed, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Type Corner
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Wed, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:55pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
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Wed, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Fri, Aug 28, 9:15am - 10:15am
Large Meeting Room
Begin your journey to the strongest, healthiest you! Develop your strength, balance and flexibility in this live Yoga Class, and enhance your everyday life and activities.
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Fri, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Come check out our latest movie screening.

Sun, Aug 30, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Mon, Aug 31, 10:00am - 12:15pm
Large Meeting Room
Open game-play for all levels as long as you understand the basics of game play. Canasta combines elements of bridge and rummy, and is played with two teams of two players.

Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Type Corner
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Tue, Sep 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Room 1
Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga offering that is appropriate for nearly everyone. Modifications are offered throughout the class, allowing each student to progress at their own pace.

Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Talmage Quiet Room
Whether you are a casual knitter, an expert crocheter, or want to learn how, join us as we create and chat. Bring your own project. Limited materials will be available for those new to the crafts.

Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Type Corner
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Cancelled
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
For more experienced French speakers, to maintain and improve their fluency. Sessions may include conversation, grammar, translation, articles, films & cultural discussions in a welcoming atmosphere.

Tue, Sep 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Hablas espanol? Join other Spanish speakers for an informal conversation group.

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Tue, Sep 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Want to brush up on your high school French? Expand vocabulary, strengthen grammar, and improve your accent? Join a friendly group of learners working together to develop elementary French skills.

Tue, Sep 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Sep 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Talmage Quiet Room
Join us the first Wednesday of the month at 12p. Call the library at 973 584-2400 for any questions

Wed, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
All are welcome to learn and play Mah Jongg.

Wed, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Type Corner
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Thu, Sep 03, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Local artists bring their own art supplies and paint/draw in an encouraging workshop-style atmosphere.

Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Come dance away the calories to Zumba! No experience necessary. And get ready for some serious FUN!

Fri, Sep 04, 9:15am - 10:15am
Large Meeting Room
Begin your journey to the strongest, healthiest you! Develop your strength, balance and flexibility in this live Yoga Class, and enhance your everyday life and activities.
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Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room
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Fri, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Come check out our latest movie screening.

Tue, Sep 08, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Room 1
Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga offering that is appropriate for nearly everyone. Modifications are offered throughout the class, allowing each student to progress at their own pace.

Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Talmage Quiet Room
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Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Type Corner
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Room
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Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
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Tue, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
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Tue, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Tue, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
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Tue, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Sep 08, 7:30pm - 8:15pm
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Wed, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Type Corner
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Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Thu, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come dance away the calories to Zumba! No experience necessary. And get ready for some serious FUN!

Fri, Sep 11, 9:15am - 10:15am
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Fri, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Sat, Sep 12, 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, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Sun, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 12:15pm
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Open game-play for all levels as long as you understand the basics of game play. Canasta combines elements of bridge and rummy, and is played with two teams of two players.

Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.

Mon, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
Love to write? Need some friendly support and feedback? Join area writers for a collaborative workshop for inspiration, gentle critiques and guidance on how to get started.

Mon, Sep 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Talmage Quiet Room
Bring a yoga mat, comfortable clothing, a water bottle, & an eye mask or eye covering (we’ll provide one if needed). Most importantly, come w/ an open mind ready to embrace stillness & inner healing.

Tue, Sep 15, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Room 1
Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga offering that is appropriate for nearly everyone. Modifications are offered throughout the class, allowing each student to progress at their own pace.

Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Talmage Quiet Room
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Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
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Tue, Sep 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Large Type Corner
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Tue, Sep 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
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Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Talmage Quiet Room
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New date Thursday, September 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Type Corner
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Wed, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Talmage Quiet Room
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Wed, Sep 16, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Thu, Sep 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Talmage Quiet Room
Register online or call the library at 973 584-2400 and join us Thursday Mornings for these upcoming reads:

Thu, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room
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Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room
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Fri, Sep 18, 9:15am - 10:15am
Talmage Quiet Room
Begin your journey to the strongest, healthiest you! Develop your strength, balance and flexibility in this live Yoga Class, and enhance your everyday life and activities.
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Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
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Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Sat, Sep 19, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
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Sun, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
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Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 12:15pm
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Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Room
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Mon, Sep 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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