The Weekender: Oodles of Newark Library Events

Here are some of the events happening this weekend in Newark and neighboring towns. To see all the events click on EVENTS at the top of this page.  

NEWARK

WHAT: Dream Big: Read - Summer Reading Programs
Main Library: Friday, 10:30 a.m. - Moonstruck Arts & Crafts; 3 p.m.; Quiet Reading Hour
Branch Brook Branch: Friday, 10:30 a.m. - Surprise Activity; 3 p.m. - Bingo
Clinton Branch:  Friday  10:30 a.m. - Space Lingo Bingo; Noon - Reading Time;  2:30 p.m. - Board Games & Puzzles
Vailsburgh Branch:  Friday, 10:30 a.m. – Games;  10:30 a.m. - Daylight Gardening for Adults; 3 p.m. - Sparkling Stars Craft 
North End Branch: Friday, 10:30 a.m. - Go Batty for Puzzles & Table Games;  2:30 p.m. - Movies to Dream About
Weequahic Branch: Friday, 10:30 a.m. - Dream to Feel Good Aerobics;  2:30 .p.m - Dreamer Features Movies
Van Buren Branch: Friday 10 a.m. - Imagine That! Creative Arts; 3 p.m. - In The Night Kitchen with Chef Adam

WHAT:
WHERE: Newark Public Library, 5 Washington St.
WHEN: Showing through July 21, 2012
WHY GO: Prints, photographs, artists' books and more. Visit this exhibition of recent acquisitions of the Special Collections Division.

WHAT:
WHERE: Greater Newark Conservancy, 92 Prince St.
WHEN: Saturday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
WHY GO: Assemble a 12-volt nominal 3.5 amp tempered glass solar electric module with the group, including soldering, wire-ribbon, solar cells, and encapsulant. The panel is available for sale at the end of the workshop.
COST: $100

WHAT:  
WHERE: Skippers, 304 University Ave.
WHEN: Sunday, 5:30-9 p.m.
WHY GO: Come enjoy our jazz matinee every Sunday featuring a variety of well known and respected regional/local artists including Frank Noviello, Yotam Silberstein, Annette St. John, Marvin Horne, Bill Saxton, and more.
COST:  $10 minimum purchase during live performances.

WHAT:
WHERE: Newark Museum's Dreyfuss Planetarium  
WHEN: Wednesday through Sunday from June 20 through August 19
WHY GO: The Newark Museum's Dreyfuss Planetarium is a dynamic interactive digital theater for learning about space and science. Two exciting planetarium shows will be offered to kids and adults.

The Planetarium will feature "Zula Patrol 2" at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. In their latest adventure, a routine fossil-hunting mission launches The Zula Patrol on a rollicking ride into Earth’s past! (Recommended for children ages 5 to 9; 35 minutes)

At 3:30 p.m., "Heart of the Sun" examines the Sun up close, describes how it creates the light that warms us and makes life possible here on Earth, and is used as a source of renewable energy. (Recommended for adults and children ages 10 and up; 35 minutes)

COST: Adults $5; children under 12, seniors and college students $3. Members: Adults $3, children & seniors $2

WHAT:
WHERE: Newark Museum, 49 Washington St.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m.
WHY GO: This documentary sets the stage in rural Alabama, prior to Emancipation, and traces the development, contributions, struggles and gradual loss of tradition of one of the country’s last remaining African-American benevolent societies, “The Fair Hope Benevolent Society.” (67 minutes) Speaker: S. Epatha Merkerson

WHAT:
WHERE: Yogi Berra Stadium, Montclair State University, Montclair
WHEN: Saturday, 6:35 p.m.
WHY GO: Fireworks after the game.
COST: Bleacher seats $9; Box seats $11; Standing room, $5

BELLEVILLE

WHAT:
WHERE: Senior Citizens Building, Belleville 
WHEN: Friday 12:30 p.m.
WHY GO: Belleville Seniors meet every Friday, with coffee, buns and bingo following. New members are always welcome.

WHAT:  
WHERE: Belleville Library, 221 Washington Ave.
WHEN: Friday, 2-4 p.m.
WHY GO: Wii, board games, cards ... friendly competition is a good thing!  Gaming for teens every Friday.

WHAT: 
WHERE: New Life Body of Christ, 393 Washington Ave.
WHEN: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHY GO: The Thrift Shop at Christ Church sells donated items of new and gently used clothing, household items, and some furiniture. All items are sold at very reasonable prices, which makes them affordable to local area residents and The Care Closet participants. 

WHAT:  
WHERE: Brunswick Zone, 679 Washington Ave.
WHEN: Daily
WHY GO: Students 18 and younger get one free game of bowling every day in June, July and August. Join the Bonus Zone and get free game coupons right in your inbox.

NUTLEY

WHAT: Friday Afternoon at the Movies 
WHERE: Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Dr.
WHEN: Friday, 2 p.m.
WHY GO: Enjoy a popular film in the air conditioned library.

WHAT:   
WHERE: Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Dr.
WHEN:  Friday, 2-4 p.m.
WHY GO: Registration is required. For tweens entering grades 3rd-6th in the fall. Call for more information or to register 973-667-0405.

WHAT:  
WHERE: Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Dr.
WHEN: Saturday  11 a.m.
WHY GO:Meet other crafters and join the Craft Book Club.  Call for more information  973-667-0405

WHAT:  
WHERE: St. Mary’s Church, 17 Monsignor Owens Pl.
WHEN: Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHY GO:  Help replenish the blood bank. Donors will receive a $15 Shop-Rite gift card. Bring your ID, eat regular meals and help save a life!

WHAT: 
WHERE: Municipal Parking Lot #1, behind Janette Shop, off William Street
WHEN: Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHY GO: Nutley and the Greenutley Committee are proud to announce the return of the Famers Market! Patrons will once again be able to purchase fresh produce, cheese, artisan breads, organic coffees and teas, pickles and olives and more.

BLOOMFIELD    

WHAT:  
WHERE: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St.
WHEN: Friday, 11 a.m.
WHY GO: Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, quilt? Then come to the Bloomfield Public Library Friday mornings and share your patterns/techniques with other crafters. Beginners welcome!

WHAT:  
WHERE: Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad Street, Bloomfield
WHEN: Friday, 6:30 p.m.
WHY GO: This week, Karen Frank, Temple Ner Tamid’s Congregational Nurse, will speak following the Kabbalat Shabbat service on Friday evening, July 6. Her discussion is titled “Why A Congregational Nurse? The Role of Healing In A Synagogue Community.” This presentation is a continuation of Temple Ner Tamid’s summer-long series of community members and leaders addressing the community on issues of political, social and religious significance.

WHAT:
WHERE: Brookdale Park
WHEN: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
WHY GO: Enjoy Essex County Free Music Series!

WHAT:
WHERE: 41 Broughton Ave.
WHEN: Friday, 8:30 p.m.
WHY GO: Come join the fun with a great variety of songs and talent. Call for reservations, 973-748-6590.

WHAT:
WHERE: Bloomfield (John A. Bukowski) Animal Shelter, 61 Bukowski Pl.
WHEN: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9 a.m.
WHY GO: All adult cats and dogs will be available for a reduced adoption fee of $25.  Older pets over 3 years will be FREE - "If I'm 3 I'm free."

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