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June 2010
For Kids
Decorate a Diary
Wednesday, June 2
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Van Buren Branch
Children's Room
140 Van Buren Street
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Start a diary of your own in honor of Anne Frank's birthday. Children will design a cover and layout for their diary. Appropriate for children of all ages. For more information, please call the Van Buren Branch at 973-733-3897.
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Decorate a Wild Thing Puppet
Wednesday, June 9
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Van Buren Branch
Children's Room
140 Van Buren Street
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Make a wild thing puppet in honor of Maurice Sendak's birthday. Appropriate for children in grades pre-k – 3. For more information, please call the Van Buren Branch at 973-733-3897.
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Build a Kite
Wednesday, June 16
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Van Buren Branch
Children's Room
140 Van Buren Street
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Get ready for summer by building a kite. Appropriate for middle grade students, although younger children can participate with a parent's assistance. For more information, please call the Van Buren Branch at 973-733-3897.
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Saturday Story Hour
Saturday, June 19
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Van Buren Branch
Children's Room
140 Van Buren Street
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Start your weekend with a story. Appropriate for children and story lovers of all ages. For more information, please call the Van Buren Branch at 973-733-3897.
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Make a Hungry Caterpillar Bookmark
Wednesday, June 23
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Van Buren Branch
Children's Room
140 Van Buren Street
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Make a hungry caterpillar bookmark in honor of Eric Carle's birthday. Appropriate for children of all ages. For more information, please call the Van Buren Branch at 973-733-3897.
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For Adults
Reading by Dr. Margaret Brisco
Saturday, June 12
11:00 am
Van Buren Branch
140 Van Buren Street
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Dr. Margaret Brisco will read from her collection of short stories. "Women in Transition" and "Metamorphoses" feature small, unique snapshots from a variety of women's lives. Born in Italy, Dr. Brisco practiced obstetrics and gynecology for 35 years. Since her retirement in 1996, she has devoted herself to writing, and is the founding member of The Write Group in Montclair. For more information, please call 973-733-7750.
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