Knit One, Read Two
Join our Thursday Night Knitting Club! Bring your knitting, crochet, spinning, sewing, needlework, etc. and work on your project while talking about good books! Mark your calendar for Thursdays at 6:30 PM on May 22, and June 5 & 19.
On May 22nd, the group will discuss Durable Goods by Elizabeth Berg. We have copies of the book to lend. Newcomers welcome...come even if you haven't read the book!
Teen Fridays
Chat & chess & crochet & knit. But mostly chat! We meet most Fridays in the Library's Glass Room from 3:30 - 5:00 PM. All teens are welcome.
Poetry Reading and Writing
The WCW Poetry Cooperative of Southern Bergen County monthly "Second Wednesdays" programs are being held on the Terrace of the Williams Center for the Arts located at 1 Williams Plaza in Rutherford. Our featured poet Wednesday, May 14th will be Dan Saxon. Download a flyer.
And speaking of POETRY, if you are working on a poem and/or looking for a supportive audience to read your work, join Jim Klein and other local poets for a writing workshop on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. Bring copies of your work if you'd like to share it with others. This is a free, drop in program and amateurs are very welcome. This program will be held on the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays of the month in the Library's Glass Room.
Download a flyer for Poetry Writing Workshops
NEW! Check out the Red Wheelbarrow Poets.
Like to talk about books?
The Rutherford Public Library sponsors three book groups: one for parents & teens with Young Adult Librarian Susan Rappaport, an evening book group with Director Jane Fisher, and an afternoon book group held at the Kip Center wtih Assistant Director Joan Velez. Take a look at our Program Calendar or call to inquire for details.
Do you MySpace?
Teens from near and far are friending RPL ! Looking for the best new music? Based on the recommendation by the Teen Advisory Group we have added a new young adult CD collection with music selected by teens. Come by and check it out.
Programs & More Programs
Check out our online programs calendar for the list of upcoming activities including great programs for children and teens.