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West Milford Township Library May/June 2021

Virtual Gentle Yoga with Michelle Let go of stress and find strength, balance and joy in virtual gentle yoga classes with Michelle Brook, 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certified by the American Yoga Academy. We have two upcoming virtual classes scheduled from 6:30-7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, and Tuesday, June 15.

Please register and complete the required waiver form by visiting www.wmtl.org/events. The day before each class, we will email you with a link to participate. Ques-tions? Call the Adult Services desk at 973-728-2822 or email Ask-a-Librarian at wmtl@wmtl.org.

Current Services To check out our current services, visit our website at https://www.wmtl.org/services/current-services/

Stay Longer, but Stay Safe! Effective Monday, April 26, West Milford Township Library is extending individual visit times from 30 to 60 minutes. You now are free to spend a full hour, whether you are browsing for books, using our public com-puters, or accessing our free Wi-Fi on your laptop. For your safety and ours, all other pandemic precautions will remain in effect. Once inside our building doors, you must wear a facemask and continue to maintain a 6-foot social distance from visitors and staff in the library. Total occupancy remains lim-ited to 50%. Thank you for helping us keep WMTL a comfortable and safe destination. Get Untangled with Zentangle®!

West Milford Township Library welcomes artist Mimi Topping, who will host a relaxing, creative virtual Zentangle® program for teens and adults on Wednesday, May 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

A Zentangle® with Mimi workshop provides participants an oppor-tunity to learn how to create beautiful works of art by drawing struc-tured patterns. It's a fun, easy-to-learn and relaxing meditative style of drawing that helps increase focus and decrease stress. Anyone can do it!

This virtual program is free and all materials will be provided. You will be notified by email when your Zentangle® packet is ready and you will receive a Zoom link to participate the day before the pro-gram. Registration is required, and attendance is limited to 20. Please register at wmtl.org/events or email wmtl@wmtl.org. Mimi Topping is an artist, certified art teacher and certified Zentan-gle® teacher who has a passion for sharing the Zentangle® meth-od and its amazing benefits to students of all ages.

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Chapters Book Club The First Conspiracy by Brad Melzer Virtual online meetings on: Wednesday, May 19, 11:00 - 11:45 am Thursday, May 20, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Best selling author Brad Meltzer reveals the story of the Tories, Loyalists and turncoats plot to take down George Washington, the leader of the Continental army. This insightful read will give you a truer picture of what was happening both before and during the Revolutionary War and may have you wondering how we ever suc-ceeded against the British. Register at wmtl.org/events. We will email to let you know your book is ready for pickup and provide links to both Zoom sessions. You may attend either session. A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Virtual online meetings on: Wednesday, June 16, 11-11:45 am Thursday, June 17, 7-7:45 pm During the Russian revolution, the Bolshevik tribunal puts Count Alexander Rostov under house arrest. Rostov is to live out his days at the Metropol hotel across from the Kremlin, never to venture out-side again. His dignity does not waver and he finds solace through the various visitors to the hotel including, Nina, a precocious young girl who draws him out. A Gentleman in Moscow is a book filled with politics, romance, espionage and poetry. Come join us for a vivid discussion of this heart-rending tale. Register at wmtl.org/events. We will email to let you know your book is ready for pickup and provide links to both Zoom sessions. You may attend either session.

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SoulCollage Workshops West Milford Township Library invites you to join Pat Decker, Certi-fied SoulCollage® Facilitator and Board-Certified Art Therapist, for two special and different virtual SoulCollage® workshops. SoulCollage® is an intuitive art process for self-discovery and com-munity. No art experience is necessary!

On Thursday, May 20 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. experience Find an Inner Compass and create your own personal decks of collaged cards.

Then on Thursday, June 17 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., join Caregiver’s Corner for a special time out just for caregivers to relax, reflect, and enjoy the company of others in a small group.

Both Soul Collage ® programs are virtual. Registration is required and each workshop is limited to eight participants. Please register online at https://www.wmtl.org/adult-events/. The day before each workshop, we will email you with a link to participate. Questions? Call the Adult Services desk at 973-728-2822 or email Ask-a-Librarian at wmtl@wmtl.org.

West Milford Township Library General info/renewals 973-728-2820 Adult/Teen Services 973-728-2822 Children’s Services 973-728-2823 Tim Domick, Director 973-728-2824

Board of Trustees Dr. Joan Oberer President James Rogers Vice President Sandra Nebel Secretary Geoffrey Syme Treasurer Jodie Comune Superintendent’s Rep. Michele Dale Mayor

The Board of Trustees meets at 7:00 p.m. on May 11, and June 8.

Friends of the West Milford Township Library Marty Tappan, President. http://friendswmtl.org/

Hours Mon 10:00-8:00 Tues 10:00-8:00 Wed 10:00-8:00 Thurs 10:00-8:00 Fri 10:00-6:00 Sat 10:00-5:00 Sun 12:00-4:00

Closings May 31: Memorial Day

Lobby Book Sale The Friends of the West Milford Township Library run a used book sale in the lobby on the first floor of the library. Open to every-one during library hours, the store offers a selection of books and materials for all ages. Books are added daily, so if you are looking for a beach read or that rare, out-of-print title, be sure to come in and browse for a bargain. Every item is just .50 cents… and every purchase supports the library!

Book Donations: Recycle Knowledge! We gladly accept books, CDs and DVDs in good – like new condition. Currently, we are only able to accept 20 items per per-son, per donation. Please bring all dona-tions to the circulation desk during opening hours only. Please do not place donations in the book drop or outside our building at any time.

Calendar of Events All meetings are virtual, see articles for details May 5: Zentangle 6:30 – 7:30 pm

May 11: Library Board Meeting 7:00 pm

May 18: Gentle Yoga with Michelle 6:30 – 7:45 pm

May 19: Chapters Book Club 11:00 – 11:45 am

May 20: Chapters Book Club 7:00 – 7:45 pm

May 20: SoulCollage: Find an Inner Compass 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Jun 9: Library Board Meeting 7:00 pm

Jun 15: Gentle Yoga with Michelle 6:30 – 7:45 pm

Jun 16: Chapters Book Club 11:00 – 11:45 am

Jun 17: Chapters Book Club 7:00 – 7:45 pm

Jun 17: SoulCollage: Caregiver’s Corner 7:00 – 8:30 pm

For more information call the Adult Services desk at 973-728-2822 or visit www.wmtl.org.

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