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Library Events

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Harding Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.

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Yoga
10:15a.m.
 Yoga
Monday, Oct. 2, 10:15a.m.Yoga
19 Blue Mill Road
Yoga with MJ on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:15a.m. $10 suggested donation.
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Sing and Dance with Miss Carol
10:15am
 Sing and Dance with Miss Carol
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 10:15amSing and Dance with
19 Blue Mill Road
Join Miss Carol for fun songs and dance! This program is intended for preschoolers. 
Kemmerer Library Book Club
1:30p.m.
 Kemmerer Library Book Club
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 1:30p.m.Kemmerer Library Boo
19 Blue Mill Road
All are welcome to join the Kemmerer Library Book Club! The group meets in the library every other Tuesday at 1:30p.m.Upcoming dates are:August 22nd:  “The Whispers” by Ashley Audrain AND “Good Night, Irene” by Luis Alberto UrreaSept 5th:         ...read more
The Evolution of Commercial Aviation from 1930 to present day (in person)
7:00p.m.
The Evolution of Commercial Aviation from 1930 to present day (in person)
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 7:00p.m.The Evolution of Com
19 Blue Mill Road
The talk will focus on specific aircraft from the early prop driven planes, hydrogen filled zeppelins,  jets and those machines capable of flying at supersonic speeds. The ones that worked and those that didn't and why. It will drill down on specific crashes that led to major overalls ...read more
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The Madison Cheese Shoppe
7:00
 The Madison Cheese Shoppe
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 7:00The Madison Cheese S
19 Blue Mill Road
Join us as we welcome The Madison Cheese Shoppe where they will discuss all things cheese. From cheese composotion, to the cheese making process, there is much to learn. You will be introduced to various cheese styles and given tasting tips so that your next cheese plate is sure to be enjoyed to the...read more

Paint a Witch!
4:00pm
 Paint a Witch!
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 4:00pmPaint a Witch!
19 Blue Mill Road
Join us to start off October by painting a witch! *registration is required* *please register each child separate* 

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Getting to Know the US Constitution (on Zoom)
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Getting to Know the US Constitution (on Zoom)
Thursday, Oct. 5, 7
(Thursdays, Sept 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19)
Getting to Know the
Zoom
Learn the ideas that define the federal government's purpose and its structure, and gain an understanding of its relationship with its people, the States, and among its three branches. Time will also be allowed to discuss specific Constitutional issues in the news today.5 week course to be held ...read more
Yoga
10:15a.m.
 Yoga
Thursday, Oct. 5, 10:15a.m.Yoga
19 Blue Mill Road
Yoga with MJ on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:15a.m. $10 suggested donation.
Stay and Play
10:15am
 Stay and Play
Thursday, Oct. 5, 10:15amStay and Play
19 Blue Mill Road
Young children along with their caregivers or guardians can come experience unstructured play and socialization. *caregivers are responsible for supervising their children at all times*
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Yoga
10:15a.m.
 Yoga
Monday, Oct. 9, 10:15a.m.Yoga
19 Blue Mill Road
Yoga with MJ on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:15a.m. $10 suggested donation.
Kids Photography Class
4:00pm
 Kids Photography Class
Monday, Oct. 9, 4:00pmKids Photography Cla
19 Blue Mill Road
Join Kathy Bross to do a new, fun, hands-on photography activity every month and to learn how to use professional cameras. *registration is required*

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Sing and Dance with Miss Carol
10:15am
 Sing and Dance with Miss Carol
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 10:15amSing and Dance with
19 Blue Mill Road
Join Miss Carol for fun songs and dance! This program is intended for preschoolers. 
European Travel Tips and Tools with Guidebook Author Rick Steves (on zoom)
4p.m.
European Travel Tips and Tools with Guidebook Author Rick Steves (on zoom)
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 4p.m.European Travel Tips
Zoom
Join guidebook author and TV host Rick Steves as he shares the latest in smart European travel. In this entertaining, information-packed slideshow lecture, Rick will teach you the secrets of safe, smart, inexpensive travel — low on stress and high on fun. You’ll learn how to travel smoot...read more
A Paranormal Evening (in person)
7p.m.
A Paranormal Evening (in person)
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 7p.m.A Paranormal Evening
19 Blue Mill Road
Join Beyond the Fray Publishing’s authors Ron Yacovetti and Richard Moschella as they cover many topics on paranormal investigating and spirit communication. They will also be joined by Kimm The Ghost History Medium. Kimm is a researcher, investigator, blogger and medium.Lourdes Gonzalez ...read more
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Jewel of a Box (in person)
10am-12pm
 Jewel of a Box (in person)
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 10am-12pmJewel of a Box (in p
19 Blue Mill Road
"Join us as we create a little “Jewel of a Box”. Choose from an array of colorful plain and patterned papers & fabrics, to re-imagine a small trinket box.   Decoupage techniques will be used, and various flowers, beads and other reclaimed items will be added for e...read more

CANCELLED--Insect Exploration with the Great Swamp!
4:00pm
CANCELLED--Insect Exploration with the Great Swamp!
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 4:00pmCANCELLED--Insect Ex
19 Blue Mill Road
Discover what makes an insect unique through hands -on activities. Transform a human volunteer into a bug, and observe and touch live in-vertebrates.This program is for Pre-K and up.*Registration is required*
Designs of Thomas Heatherwick including The Vessel and Little Island (on zoom)
7p.m.
Designs of Thomas Heatherwick including The Vessel and Little Island (on zoom)
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7p.m.Designs of Thomas He
19 Blue Mill Road
The British architect and designer Thomas Heatherwick was chosen to contribute a major public artwork for the center of Hudson Yard in Manhattan – a structure that is monumental like architecture, but also elegantly shaped like a sculpture. Intended to attract visitors to the new commercial ce...read more
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Getting to Know the US Constitution (on Zoom)
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Getting to Know the US Constitution (on Zoom)
Thursday, Oct. 12, 7
(Thursdays, Sept 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19)
Getting to Know the
Zoom
Learn the ideas that define the federal government's purpose and its structure, and gain an understanding of its relationship with its people, the States, and among its three branches. Time will also be allowed to discuss specific Constitutional issues in the news today.5 week course to be held ...read more
Storytime Yoga
10:15am
 Storytime Yoga
Thursday, Oct. 12, 10:15amStorytime Yoga
19 Blue Mill Road
Join Miss Pamela from @PeacePlayNJ for fun and easy yoga.*registration is required*
Yoga
10:15a.m.
 Yoga
Thursday, Oct. 12, 10:15a.m.Yoga
19 Blue Mill Road
Yoga with MJ on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:15a.m. $10 suggested donation.
Stay and Play
10:15am
 Stay and Play
Thursday, Oct. 12, 10:15amStay and Play
19 Blue Mill Road
Young children along with their caregivers or guardians can come experience unstructured play and socialization. *caregivers are responsible for supervising their children at all times*
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Pumpkin Painting! (session 1)
4:00pm
 Pumpkin Painting! (session 1)
Friday, Oct. 13, 4:00pmPumpkin Painting! (s
19 Blue Mill Road
Join us to paint a pumpkin for Halloween! *Registration is required**Please register each child separately**Please only register for one session*
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Solar Eclipse Viewing Party (in person)
11a.m.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party (in person)
Saturday, Oct. 14, 11a.m.Solar Eclipse Viewin
19 Blue Mill Road
Two eclipses of the Sun will be visible within the United States and will occur within six months of each other. The first is on October 14th and the second on April 8th 2024. These are truly rare astronomical events and not to be missed! Learn about the history of eclipses, how and why they happen ...read more
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Yoga
10:15a.m.
 Yoga
Monday, Oct. 16, 10:15a.m.Yoga
19 Blue Mill Road
Yoga with MJ on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:15a.m. $10 suggested donation.
Kid’s Outdoors Club
4:00pm
 Kid’s Outdoors Club
Monday, Oct. 16, 4:00pmKid’s Outdoors
19 Blue Mill Road
Join Kathy Bross for a fun new birding activity once a month! Watch birds eat, learn how the build nests, and more!

Geocaching 101 (in person)
6-7:30p.m.
 Geocaching 101 (in person)
Monday, Oct. 16, 6-7:30p.m.Geocaching 101 (in p
19 Blue Mill Road
Geocaching is a “location-based game” that combines the internet and satellite technology by using any smart phone or GPS to locate hidden containers called “geocaches” which are marked by GPS coordinates. Once you open the app and see what’s around, you’ll soon b...read more
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Sing and Dance with Miss Carol
10:15am
 Sing and Dance with Miss Carol
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 10:15amSing and Dance with
19 Blue Mill Road
Join Miss Carol for fun songs and dance! This program is intended for preschoolers. 
Kemmerer Library Book Club
1:30p.m.
 Kemmerer Library Book Club
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1:30p.m.Kemmerer Library Boo
19 Blue Mill Road
All are welcome to join the Kemmerer Library Book Club! The group meets in the library every other Tuesday at 1:30p.m.Upcoming dates are:August 22nd:  “The Whispers” by Ashley Audrain AND “Good Night, Irene” by Luis Alberto UrreaSept 5th:         ...read more
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Master of Suspense: An Author Talk with Ruth Ware (on zoom)
2p.m.
Master of Suspense: An Author Talk with Ruth Ware (on zoom)
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2p.m.Master of Suspense:
Zoom
You’re invited to tune in as we chat with New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10 and The It Girl as she talks about her newest book, Zero Days. In the adrenaline fueled thriller, Zero Days, Jack and her husband, Gabe, are hired by companie...read more
Snapology Workshop
4:00pm
 Snapology Workshop
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 4:00pmSnapology Workshop
19 Blue Mill Road
Snapology will be visiting the library! Come practice your story creating skills with hands-on lego activities! *registration is required**Please register each child separately*  

The Highlands Rediscovered (in person)
7:00p.m.
The Highlands Rediscovered (in person)
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 7:00p.m.The Highlands Redisc
19 Blue Mill Road
Covering over 860,000 acres of rolling hills, steep cliffs, trickling streams and diverse forests, the New Jersey Highlands region attracts millions of visitors per year. The region also provides over 70% of the state’s population with clean drinking water and supports plants, animals, and fun...read more
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Getting to Know the US Constitution (on Zoom)
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Getting to Know the US Constitution (on Zoom)
Thursday, Oct. 19, 7
(Thursdays, Sept 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19)
Getting to Know the
Zoom
Learn the ideas that define the federal government's purpose and its structure, and gain an understanding of its relationship with its people, the States, and among its three branches. Time will also be allowed to discuss specific Constitutional issues in the news today.5 week course to be held ...read more
Yoga
10:15a.m.
 Yoga
Thursday, Oct. 19, 10:15a.m.Yoga
19 Blue Mill Road
Yoga with MJ on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:15a.m. $10 suggested donation.
Stay and Play
10:15am
 Stay and Play
Thursday, Oct. 19, 10:15amStay and Play
19 Blue Mill Road
Young children along with their caregivers or guardians can come experience unstructured play and socialization. *caregivers are responsible for supervising their children at all times*
Sound Bath (in person)
7p.m.
 Sound Bath (in person)
Thursday, Oct. 19, 7p.m.Sound Bath (in perso
19 Blue Mill Road
Join us to enjoy a sound bath from Dara Diamant of Restorative Reiki and Sound Healing.Dara will play authentic 7-metal singing bowls from Nepal. If you’re seeking deep relaxation this is a wonderful way to experience how the bowls effect the body’s neurotransmitters, water waves an...read more
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Pumpkin Painting! (session 2)
4:00pm
 Pumpkin Painting! (session 2)
Friday, Oct. 20, 4:00pmPumpkin Painting! (s
19 Blue Mill Road
Join us to paint a pumpkin for Halloween! *Registration is required**Please register each child separately**Please only register for one session*
Friends of the Library Wine Tasting Party
7p.m.
Friends of the Library Wine Tasting Party
Friday, Oct. 20, 7p.m.Friends of the Libra
19 Blue Mill Road
Join us on Friday, October 20 for a wonderful wine tasting event to benefit the library. 
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Yoga
10:15a.m.
 Yoga
Monday, Oct. 23, 10:15a.m.Yoga
19 Blue Mill Road
Yoga with MJ on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:15a.m. $10 suggested donation.
When There Were Witches: An Exploration of the Salem Witch Trials (on zoom)
7:00p.m.
When There Were Witches: An Exploration of the Salem Witch Trials (on zoom)
Monday, Oct. 23, 7:00p.m.When There Were Witc
Zoom
In January of 1692, a strange illness seized control of five young girls living in Salem Village, a contentious and divided town in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. When medical professionals couldn’t identify the illness, the town believed the girls had come "under an evil hand." ...read more
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Sing and Dance with Miss Carol
10:15am
 Sing and Dance with Miss Carol
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 10:15amSing and Dance with
19 Blue Mill Road
Join Miss Carol for fun songs and dance! This program is intended for preschoolers. 
The Heavy Water Wars: Stopping Hitler’s Atomic Bomb (in person)
7p.m.
The Heavy Water Wars: Stopping Hitler’s Atomic Bomb (in person)
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 7p.m.The Heavy Water Wars
19 Blue Mill Road
If you've seen the movie "Oppenheimer" you know how concerned the Allies were that Germany would get the atom bomb first--this story is why that never happened. On the nights of February 27 and 28, 1943, the most daring, consequential and successful act of sabotage against the Nazis oc...read more
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Cooking Club (in person)
11a.m.
 Cooking Club (in person)
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 11a.m.Cooking Club (in per
19 Blue Mill Road
Join us to talk all things food - recipes, memories, restaurants, etc!In October we will be sharing PUMPKIN recipes.
Killer Soundtracks (on zoom)
7:00p.m.
 Killer Soundtracks (on zoom)
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 7:00p.m.Killer Soundtracks (
Zoom
Killer Soundtracks - "The Effects of Music In Horror Movies"From hidden voices to dissonant chords, tritones to infrasound, music in horror movies is meant to do more than just set the mood. Composers such as Harry Manfredini (Friday The 13th) and Charles Bernstein (A Nightmare On Elm Stre...read more
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Yoga
10:15a.m.
 Yoga
Thursday, Oct. 26, 10:15a.m.Yoga
19 Blue Mill Road
Yoga with MJ on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:15a.m. $10 suggested donation.
Stay and Play
10:15am
 Stay and Play
Thursday, Oct. 26, 10:15amStay and Play
19 Blue Mill Road
Young children along with their caregivers or guardians can come experience unstructured play and socialization. *caregivers are responsible for supervising their children at all times*
Adults Create - Jewelry Making Class (in person)
2:30
Adults Create - Jewelry Making Class (in person)
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2:30Adults Create - Jewe
19 Blue Mill Road
Beginner Beading and Beyond:  This three week session is the perfect opportunity to learn basic jewelry making techniques such as crimping, using jump rings, closures, rubber tubing and more.  You will create bracelets, a necklace and a memory wire pendant necklace.  All supplies will...read more

Mickey’s Spooktacular Party
4:00pm
Mickey’s Spooktacular Party
Thursday, Oct. 26, 4:00pmMickey’s Spook
19 Blue Mill Road
Join us to watch Mickey's Spooktacular, decorate Halloween cookies, and do fun crafts.*Registration is required**Please register each child separately**We can't guarantee accommodation for food allergies*

General Grant’s Concepts of Leadership in Taking Tennessee (on zoom)
6:55
General Grant’s Concepts of Leadership in Taking Tennessee (on zoom)
Thursday, Oct. 26, 6:55General Grant’
Zoom
Although Major General Grant had not anticipated fighting a battle at Shiloh, the Confederate attack ushered in intensive fighting. As the outnumbered Union soldiers withstood relentless assaults on the first day of battle, *Grant was challenged to use strategic vision in order to turn the tide. In ...read more
A Lifetime of Writing: A Conversation with International Bestselling Author John Irving (on zoom)
7:00p.m.
A Lifetime of Writing: A Conversation with International Bestselling Author John Irving (on zoom)
Thursday, Oct. 26, 7:00p.m.A Lifetime of Writin
Zoom
You are in for a treat when you join us for an intimate conversation with John Irving as he chats about not only his most recent novel, The Last Chairlift, but also about his prolific body of work and a lifetime spent writing. Irving’s first novel was published when he was just twenty-six...read more
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Crafternoon!
4:00pm
 Crafternoon!
Friday, Oct. 27, 4:00pmCrafternoon!
19 Blue Mill Road
Drop by the library for some fun crafts after school! 
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Yoga
10:15a.m.
 Yoga
Monday, Oct. 30, 10:15a.m.Yoga
19 Blue Mill Road
Yoga with MJ on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:15a.m. $10 suggested donation.
Mental Health Awareness - virtual author visit (on zoom)
7:00p.m.
Mental Health Awareness - virtual author visit (on zoom)
Monday, Oct. 30, 7:00p.m.Mental Health Awaren
Zoom
In honor of Mental Health Awareness month (October), we are honored to bring you a virtual author visit regarding mental health. While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence is a soon to be published memoir from award-winning journalist Meg Kissing...read more
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Sing and Dance with Miss Carol
10:15am
 Sing and Dance with Miss Carol
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 10:15amSing and Dance with
19 Blue Mill Road
Join Miss Carol for fun songs and dance! This program is intended for preschoolers. 
Kemmerer Library Book Club
1:30p.m.
 Kemmerer Library Book Club
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 1:30p.m.Kemmerer Library Boo
19 Blue Mill Road
All are welcome to join the Kemmerer Library Book Club! The group meets in the library every other Tuesday at 1:30p.m.Upcoming dates are:August 22nd:  “The Whispers” by Ashley Audrain AND “Good Night, Irene” by Luis Alberto UrreaSept 5th:         ...read more
    
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