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Friends of the Library

Paterson Free Public Library

Upcoming/Ongoing Events at the Library

 

 

Summer Reading comes to an end - join us to congratulate all the readers and wish them the best for the new school year!

BRANCH FINALE PARTIES!!   THURSDAY, AUGUST 24th, AT 2:00

 

250 BROADWAY FINALE!   SATURDAY, AUGUST 28th FROM 11am TO 4pm

Cheryl Currier's Face Painting from 2 to 4

Silk City Jazz Concerts

250 Broadway, Paterson, NJ

 

This project is funded in part by the Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council through a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Friends of the Paterson Library.

Save the Dates 

Cooper-Moore - Saturday, September 11, 2010

Roy Campbell - Saturday, October 16, 2010

Billy Bang - Saturday, November 20, 2010

English Conversation Group - if English is your second (or third, or fourth) language and you need practice speaking it then this is the place for you!  Come to the Assembly Room at 250 Broadway starting at 2:00 to enjoy the wonders of the spoken English language. 

On hiatus from August 28, 2010 until September 25, 2010.

Call Rafael Ferreira at 973-321-1223 ext. 2295 for more information.

Every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:30 in the Piano Room  (also known as the Story Hour Room) - Adults only 

Join a Conversational English Group. Must speak and understand basic English.  Call Joseph Alloway at 973-321-1223 ext. 2322 for more details.

 

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Friends of the Library

Previous Events - 2010

Children of all ages are invited (but hose under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian)

July 19, 2010 at 2:00          250 Broadway

July 19, 2010 at 3:30          Totowa Branch, 405 Union Avenue

July 22, 2010 at 2:00          Southside Branch, 930 Main Street

July 22, 2010 at 3:30          First Ward Branch, 56 N. Main Street

 

PYPP

The Paterson Youth Photography Project (PYPP) invites you to a reception to kick off its annual exhibit of children's photography, entitled "Portrait of Paterson".   On display until June 30, 2010.


Thursday, May 20, 2010

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Program: Exhibit preview and light supper; comments by Community leaders, parents, and students

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Paterson's African Heritage Parade steps off at the library at 10:00.  Please join Grand Marshalls Linda Smith and Benjie Wimberly for the festivities and hope for a cloudless sky.

  

FREE Lecture and Blood Pressure Check

Develop fit families and healthy lifestyles

 Wednesday, June 16, 2010

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Assembly Room, 250 Broadway

The Danforth Library (250 Broadway) will close to the public at 5:00 pm on June 3, 2010.

 

50 Book Club Celebration - 10th Anniversary - Thursday, June 3, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 - by invitation only - congratulations to all the readers

Thursday, May 27, 5:30 to 7:30 in the Assembly Room  - "Go Tell the Spartans" with Burt Lancaster

A BOOK, A MOVIE AND A SNACK

One of our BIG READ events, a copy of The Things They Carried will be given out.

Thursday, May 20, noon to 2 in the Assembly Room

A BOOK, A MOVIE AND A SNACK

One of our BIG READ events, a copy of The Things They Carried will be given out.

BOOK DAY! ~ ¡ DIA DEL LIBRO!

Featuring our friend, Pionono the Clown/Pionono el Payasito

Saturday, May 1, 2010 - 2-4 pm

Main Library Assembly Room/Children’s Room

Music! Stories! Crafts!

¡Musica! ¡Cuentos! ¡Artes!

Jennie and her Jewelry:Victorian Style Jewelry Art, Prêt a Porter

April 15 through May 16, 2010  

Read Now! BOOKFEST 2010

Free Books for Kids of All Ages

Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 11:00 to 2:00  

Come Join the Fun!

Youth Movements - Family Trees

Artists Duncan J. Cumming and

Hilary Walther Cumming  

perform a concert called “Family Trees,” not only because Brahms was so influenced by Schubert and in turn so helpful in starting Dvorak’s career, but also because the four pieces trace through the cycle of life—youth, love, marriage, and starting a family

November 10, 2009 

6:00 in the Assembly Room at 250 Broadway

All are welcome to this family concert; light refreshments will be served

Halloween at the Library

Come for stories, treats and to show off your costume on Saturday, October 31st at 2:00, 250 Broadway in the Children's toom BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Come see ¡Viva la Causa! A movie about the history of a great movement for social justice, led by César Chávez and Dolores Huerta.  

October 15, 2009 at 6:00

250 Broadway, Assembly Room

light refreshments

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, we invite you to join us for a film night where we will discuss the struggles of the Latino community in the United States as well as social justice.   

Presented by NJ Action 21 - Narciso Castillo, 201-772-1122 or Fernando Martinez, 205-960-3498 www.action21nj.org  

THANK YOU, MISS GLADYS, FOR A WONDERFUL AND FUN DAY.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

12:30 - 4:00

250 Broadway

Call Miss Gladys, 973-357-3020,  for more information or click

EVENT POSTPONED - RESCHEDULED DATE TBA

Housing Information Fair

Saturday, October 3, 2009 - 12:30 to 3:30

250 Broadway, Upper Parking Lot

Refinancing?  Foreclosure?  Rentals?

EIGHTH ANNUAL

BEEFSTEAK DINNER DANCE

To honor  Passaic County Sheriff

JERRY SPEZIALE

The Friends of the Paterson Public Library and the Library Board of Trustees are

proud to announce their 8th Annual Fundraiser to improve services to children.

Monday, September 14, 2009 at The Brownstone

Click for tickets and/or more information

Click here for links to:

July/August, 2009 calendar

Using Stem Cells to Cure Sickle Cell Anemia

Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 3:30 pm

250 Broadway, Assembly Room

Light refreshments 

Blood Drive immediately after in the parking lot

Blood Donors Make a Difference!!

FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS with donation:  Cholesterol, Glucose, Sickle Cell Trait, Prostate Cancer for men 40+

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 from 4:30 to 7:30

Paterson Public Library Parking Lot 

250 Broadway

Life Shared.  Life Saved.

Summer ReadingPrograms end (boo-hoo) but the Final Party is this Thursday, August 13, 2009.     Main library's bash is at 6:00 pm, the branches are at 2:00 in the afternoon.  

PARTICIPANTS ONLY

 

Uncle Aloysius, Master Storyteller

Let folktales from around the world

take you away!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 4pm in the Southside Branch and 6:00pm at 250 Broadway

David Massengill

July 21, 2009  Bookmaking with David Massengill  at 4pm in the Totowa Branch and 6:00pm at 250 Broadway

 

Marafanyi Percussion

an artistic expression that fuses original songs and spoken word with traditional West African rhythm and dance showcasing indigenous instruments

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

56 N. Main Street

2:00 

250 Broadway

4:00 in the Assembly Room

Teens and Kids

Friends of the Paterson Library's Annual Meeting

June 7, 2009 - Assembly Room, 250 Broadway, 2:00 pm

 RSVP to Paula Inturrisi, 973-321-1216

A book signing and presentation by Cipora O. Schwartz, author of An American Jewish Odyssey, will be the highlight of the meeting. 

click here for more info

The Paterson school children (and their families) who have read over 50 books this year have been invited to the 

CELEBRATION  

Invitees only

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009

5:00 – 7:00 pm

Paterson Free Public Library – 250 Broadway

Light refreshments! Awards! Activities!

 

Paterson Art Walk at the Library

Exhibitors:  

donna   Osterby   brien

Vincent Salvati

Alphonso Dunn

click here for more info and to see representative works

Teen Acting Workshop with Professional Actor & Singer Sahirah Johnson

"A fun & enlightening workshop! Learn acting tips from a pro!"

Saturday. May 2nd -- 12-2pm -- Assembly Room -- limit is 25 teens  

CONTACT MICHELLE TO REGISTER BY April 30th! (973-321-1223 ext 2288 or petrasek@patersonpl.org)

BOOK DAY!  ~  ¡ DIA DEL LIBRO!

Thursday, April 30, 2009  - 4-6pm - Danforth (Main) Library - Assembly Room/Children's Room - 250 Broadway - 973-321-1223 ext. 1218    

Many thanks to librarians Tara Murphy and Rafael Ferreira for planning and hosting a superb event and Mr. Julio Verano and his School 15 students for a wonderful show!

Teen Movie Nights 

 Come enjoy a movie with your friends. You'll laugh; you'll cry; you'll scream in horror! FREE admission. Snacks will be provided. No kids or adults allowed!  Teens 13 - 19 ONLY.   *Movies all on the last Monday of each month*  

Monday, Feb. 23rd - 5:30pm-7:30pm - Craft Room - "The Day After Tomorrow" (action/adventure)

Monday, Mar. 30th - 5:30pm-7:30pm - Assembly Room - "TWILIGHT" (romance/fantasy/sci-fi)

Monday., April 27th - 5:30pm-7:30pm - Assembly Room - "Mean Girls" (comedy)

Teens - celebrate Earth Day with a Recycled Jewelry Craft 

Wed. April 22nd -- 5-7pm -- Computer Clubhouse

Make Jewelry out of: computer parts, book/magazine/newspaper bits, board game pieces, bottle caps, & more!

Snacks available

The Bath

Eastman Johnson

  PATERSON’S HOBART COLLECTION:

American Art

IN THE Gilded Age

Sunday, April 19, 2009 • 2:00 p.m.

Assembly Room • Paterson Public Library

250 Broadway, Paterson, NJ

Sponsored by the Friends of the Paterson Public Library and Friends of the William Paterson University Library

The PROGRAM

$10 per person, in advance or at the door

Mail check (payable to Friends of the Paterson Library) to:

Paterson Public Library, Director’s Office

250 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07501

For more information, please call 973.321.1216  

Poetry Workshop

Mondays: March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 and 13

5:30 - 7:30 250 Broadway, Assembly Room

LEARN TO WRITE IT

                THEN RECITE IT!!

Guest speaker: J. Bernard

More information:  Call Jacquelynn McAnuff or Joseph Alloway at (973-321-1223)

Read Now! BOOKFEST 2009

Free Books for Kids of All Ages

Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 11:00 to 2:00  

Come Join the Fun!

Stop by any branch of the library March 1-30 to find out how you can win your very own Edward Cullen!

Aquarian Sun, LLC

Thursday, March 12, 2009

ARE YOU STRESSED?            GET RELIEF!

Danforth Library—Assembly Room

250 Broadway from 5:30—7:30

Light Refreshments

No tickets or reservations necessary 

Call 973-321-1223 ext. 2294 for more information

  Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Seminar  

6:00 Thursday, January 29, 2009     $$$$$$$$$$$$$

250 BroadwaThe Craft Room       $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Tax credit for working people - find out how much you might get back!!

More information

80's Movie Night

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

6:00 Wednesday, January 28, 2009 (revised from January 21, 2009) Upstairs in the Assembly Room, 250 Broadway

The Teen Dept wants you! 

FREE AND SNACKS!!

Teens and young adults ages 13 to 24

BRING FRIENDS

Today, more Latino children are taken to emergency rooms with asthma attacks, compared to previous years. These emergency treatments frighten parents and children.   Come to 250 Broadway on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 6:00 to find out more about RESPIRA the great program for latino kids and parents affected by asthma.

INAUGURATION DAY

January 20, 2009

Watch Barack Obama being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.Come join us in the Assembly Room at the Main library, 250 Broadway, starting at 11:00 am to view this wonderful event!   Bring your friends and families to share the excitement.  Free.

50" Plasma TV and Light Refreshments

   

 The PPL's TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

Newbies ALWAYS welcome

Thursday, January 15, 2009, 4-5 pm in the Assembly Room - upstairs at the main library on 250 Broadway.  PLAN, EAT, LAUGH  

RSVP to Michelle, petrasek@patersonpl.org by January 13 so she can plan the food

 

 

 

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