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The Secrets of Orchids

In Person at the Library
2025-08-05 18:30:00 2025-08-05 19:30:00 America/New_York The Secrets of Orchids Learn how to select the best type of orchids for ‘rookies.’ Even beginners can be successful at tending to and caring for beautiful flowering orchids. Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room

Tuesday, August 05
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-05 18:30:00 2025-08-05 19:30:00 America/New_York The Secrets of Orchids Learn how to select the best type of orchids for ‘rookies.’ Even beginners can be successful at tending to and caring for beautiful flowering orchids. Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room

Roxbury Public Library

Large Meeting Room

Learn how to select the best type of orchids for ‘rookies.’ Even beginners can be successful at tending to and caring for beautiful flowering orchids.

Orchids are more available and affordable than ever before, coming in a multitude of colors. Learn how to select the best type of orchids for ‘rookies.’  Potting, planting, propagation, general and best care practices, pests, diseases and other root problems will be reviewed. Even beginners can be successful at tending to and caring for beautiful flowering orchids.

Presented by Rutgers Master Gardener Cheri Wilczek.

Programs are made possible by the Friends of the Roxbury Library.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Outdoor / Garden | General |

Roxbury Public Library
comments@roxburylibrary.org
Phone: 973-584-2400
Fax: 973-584-5484
Branch manager
Radwa Ali
Hours

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We're open 10:00AM to 3:00PM

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We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 10:00AM to 3:00PM
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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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Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gazebo
Let your little one learn skills to become a ninja from an expert ninja trainer at PKFit! For 3-5 year olds.
Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 12:00am
What's Cooking, Roxbury? First Friday @ 11am - Food, Friends, Fun - Bring a seasonal produce dish to share
Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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.
Ninja Training
Fri, Aug 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gazebo
Develop strength, balance, coordination, and mobility while moving smartly and confidently through obstacles with PKFit. Unleash the inner ninja!
Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 12:00am
Free ESL Conversation Class - Practice speaking English with friendly people.
Sun, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Dr. Wolfe Room
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.
Canasta and Bridge - -- Open Play Meetup
Mon, Aug 04, 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 w/ two teams of two players. Bridge begins in June.
Free ESL Conversation Class - Practice speaking English with friendly people.
Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Type Corner
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.
The Little Gym
Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room
Come for a morning of fun and play as staff from the Little Gym of Roxbury bring the gym to the library!
Registration opens Monday, July 28 2025 at 12:00am
Write On: Writers' Workshop - No experience necessary
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
Monday Movie Matinee: Paddington in Peru
Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a movie every Monday afternoon! Bring your own snacks and relax in the cool library.
Teen Creative Workshop
Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room
Bring a creative project you are working on or start a new one!
Katie Dahl & Grace Morrison-Outdoor Concert @ Library Gazebo - Free Concert in Partnership w/ Skylands Songwriters Guild
Mon, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gazebo
Katie is an international touring, radio-charting artist who “delivers razor-sharp lyrics with a hearty, soulful voice”. Grace Morrison has trademarked a sound she calls Saltwater Country.
Night Sky Observing with MMAS
Mon, Aug 04, 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Gazebo
Learn how to use real telescopes to view objects in space!
Registration opens Monday, July 28 2025 at 12:00am
Chair Yoga with Jane - Virtual Program
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
Rox In Stitches - Knit & Crochet -- All Fiber Arts Welcome
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
Free ESL Conversation Class - Practice speaking English with friendly people.
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Type Corner
Practice speaking with friendly people who are also working on improving their English.
Books for Babies
Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
Books, music, and movement for ages 0-24 months.
Let's Speak Spanish - Spanish Conversation Table
Tue, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Large Type Corner
Hablas espanol? Join other Spanish speakers for an informal conversation group.
Summer Crafts - Simply Stitch Art
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gazebo,Large Meeting Room
Weekly crafts for ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Sunday, July 27 2025 at 12:00am
The Secrets of Orchids - In Person at the Library
Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Learn how to select the best type of orchids for ‘rookies.’ Even beginners can be successful at tending to and caring for beautiful flowering orchids.
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