Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Lincoln Park Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
Join Miss Alix for stories and crafts with friends at Toddler Time! Recommended for ages 2-4. Registration is requested - please sign your child up for each session they can attend. Toddler Time will be the following Wednesdays at 11am in May:
On Thursday, May 22nd at 7pm, join the North Jersey Civil War Round Table for part two of their Battle of Seven Pines/Fair Oaks presentation presented by Victor Vignola.
Registration is required for the Zoom link.
For most students of the Civil War, the only factor they can recall of the May 31, 1862, Battle of Seven Pines/Fair Oaks, is that the battle resulted in Confederate General Robert E. Lee rising into command of Confederate armies in the east. What many fail to realize is just how close the Confederacy came to complete victory and how the battle became a near disaster for Union General George B. McClellan. Be it a disaster avoided or a lost opportunity, the fact remains the Battle of Seven Pines/Fair Oaks remains one of the most mis-understood battles of the American Civil War.
Author/historian Victor Vignola’s lively presentation explores the topic in detail. His first book Contrasts in Command: The Battle of Fair Oaks – May 31 – June 1, 1862, has received high praise. So stunning is the success of Contrasts in Command, it has earned recognition as receiving the coveted 2023 Fletcher Pratt Award. In addition, the American Battlefield Trust also recognized Contrasts as a Finalist for the 2023 Best Military History Book, while Civil War Books and Authors, an independent review journal of Civil War historiography, included Contrasts in their list of Top 10 Books for 2023.
For this month's Adult DIY, we will be making mini fairy gardens out of mini flower pots and accessories on Tuesday, May 27th at 6pm! This program is for adults only and registration is required as supplies are limited.
Join Miss Alix for stories and crafts with friends at Toddler Time! Recommended for ages 2-4. Registration is requested - please sign your child up for each session they can attend. Toddler Time will be the following Wednesdays at 11am in May:
This program is offered in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, and November on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7pm
VLANJ Tech Talks is a monthly online topic-based evening event. Presented by VLANJ (Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey) instructors or guest speakers on various topics, each session centers around subject matters including, but not limited to accessible technologies, helpful apps, and SMART home technologies etc.
This month's Science Club will be meeting on Thursday, May 29th at 4:30pm and will be making slime! Kids must be 7 and up to participate - registration is required.
Join the Girl Scouts for a Sensory Friendly Storytime on Friday, May 30th at 4:30pm! The girls will lead an interactive storytime and craft for children of all ages who have sensory needs (with a caregiver). Registration is required.
Join us for Sensory Time on Monday, June 2nd from 10:30-11:30am in the programming room of the library! There will be a variety of sensory bins with sand, rocks, playdough, etc. available for children to play with. No registration required!
Join VLANJ (Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey) for their monthly evening class: Moonlight Meditation! This is an opportunity for a quiet and relaxing sit and flow movement for an overall sense of optimal health, in conscious presence. Practice calming and peaceful breathing as you unwind from your day.
This is an ongoing series that will occur the first Monday of each month at 7pm.
Join Miss Alix for stories and crafts with friends at Toddler Time! Recommended for ages 2-4. Registration is requested - please sign your child up for each session they can attend. Toddler Time will be the following Wednesdays at 11am in June: June 4 June 25
Join professional quilt instructor, Jo Ann Lepore (SewJo Special), for a quilting informational session on Wednesday, June 4th at 1pm! Jo Ann has also published a book on quilting that is available for check out at the library called Picture Patchwork.
The last Playdough Club of the school year will be Friday, June 6th at 4:30pm in the programming room of the library! Children of all ages are welcome to free play with Play-Doh. No registration required.
Adults can join Ellen from Sew It! Workshop for a sewing machine workshop on Saturday, June 7th from 10:30am-1:30pm! We will be making tote bags during the workshop. Please note that the class is 3 hours long and you must be able to attend the full 3 hours.
Registration is required as space is limited. This program is for adults only.
This program is offered the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm
We invite you to join us for our “STRIVE” Program. We provide education on topics surrounding eye health, physical and mental health wellness, self-advocacy, and support for individuals with vision loss and their families. Monthly virtual meetings will include guest speakers presenting on a variety of topics, and facilitation of a supportive, interactive discussion among group members. This group is open to anyone experiencing vision loss as well as their family members and friends.