Rutherford Residents Have Responded to Proposed Cuts
Thank you for speaking out to save library services. Unfortunately, the Council's budget plan still includes more than a 10% cut to the Library's budget. Please continue to fight to restore library services. Your letters, calls, and appearances at the meetings of the Mayor & Council can make a difference.
Save My Library
Read more about what this cut means for you
More Cuts in Library Hours Effective July 1, 2010
PHASE TWO: Due to a proposed municipal cut in the Library's budget, the Library changed its opening time to 11 AM on Mondays-Fridays on July 1, 2010.
PHASE ONE of reducing Library hours was effective on May 1, 2010:
Thursdays: Close at 6 PM
Fridays: Close at 5 PM
Saturday Hours: 11 AM - 3 PM
Sundays: CLOSED
In addition, if the proposed cuts come to pass, the Library will be closed during the following weeks in 2010:
CLOSED: August 23-28
CLOSED: September 20-25
CLOSED: October 25-30
CLOSED: November 22-27
CLOSED: December 6-11
CLOSED: December 27-31
Tell the Council that you want the Library to stay open! The municipal budget has not been finalized and your voice can make a difference.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Attend the upcoming Mayor & Council meetings
Contact the Mayor & Council by mail, phone, and/or email and let them know how much you value library services.
Take a Virtual Tour of the Hackensack River Watershed
The Friends of the Library of Rutherford will sponsor A Virtual Tour of the Hackensack River Watershed on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium of the Rutherford Public Library, 150 Park Avenue.
Bring the family to meet Captain Bill Sheehan, the Hackensack Riverkeeper, and hear his dynamic presentation about the eco-system of the estuary, river and watershed and the quality of life for the people and other creatures that inhabit the Hackensack River watershed. What you will learn about this gem in our own backyard might surprise you!
The program is free of charge and all are welcome.
Shakespeare in the Park Returns!
The Friends of the Library of Rutherford will sponsor a performance of Shakespeare in the Park on Friday, August 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Lincoln Park will be the venue for the Bard’s “As You Like It,” performed by the Next Stage Ensemble of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.
The event is free and all are welcome. Those who attend are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket for seating, as well as a picnic supper as desired. In the event of rain, the performance will be held in the auditorium of the Rutherford Public Library, 150 Park Avenue.
Rutherford's Poetry Revival
Join us for Poetry Wednesdays in Rutherford. On August 4th, we welcome featured poets Caterina Belvedere and Davidson Garrett.
The Red Wheelbarrow Poets, led by Jim Klein, meet in Rutherford, lifelong home of Pulitzer Prize winning poet William Carlos Williams. They have published two anthologies and their work appears regularly in print and online journals. With new participants always welcome, they gather at 7:00 PM at the Library every Wednesday except for the Second Wednesday of the month when they can be found at the Williams Center for an evening of poetry and open mic, sponsored by the WCW Poetry Cooperative. For more information, contact redwheelbarrowpoets@yahoo.com.
Programs & More Programs
Visit our online programs calendar for the list of upcoming activities including great programs for grown-ups, children and teens.