**ONE REGISTRATION IS GOOD FOR ALL EIGHT SESSIONS**

Want to learn how to code, but don’t know where to start? This program is a great opportunity for you! Open to middle schoolers, this program will teach them the basics of Python, including print and input statements, conditionals, loops, functions and lists. We will use these skills to create fun projects, like a calculator, a text-based
adventure game, and even a Hangman game!

This club is led/taught by a Glen Rock High School student and will run on Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm for 8 weeks beginning February 13th. 

Materials: A Windows (10 or 11) or Mac laptop. Beforehand, please download the IDE VSCode (https://code.visualstudio.com/) and Python 3.13 (https://www.python.org/downloads/) Students must bring their own laptop.

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13982145

Session Dates: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3

Please join us for our New Jersey Makers Day celebration on Saturday, March 22nd. NJMD is a state-wide initiative for public libraries to promote STEAM activities and is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! This all-ages event will have many fun and interesting projects to explore.

To ensure the best possible experience for everyone, we are offering 45 minute pre-registered timeslots beginning at 10am. Registration opens Monday, March 3rd at 10am.

REGISTER FOR A TIMESLOT BELOW:

10:00am-10:45am
11:00am-11:45am
12:00pm-12:45pm
1:00pm-1:45pm
2:00pm-2:45pm

Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Students in grades 6-12 can sign up to volunteer at NJMD by filling out this form.

New Jersey Makers Day is a celebration of maker culture across the Garden State. This all-ages event connects individuals with libraries, schools, businesses, and independent makerspaces that support making, tinkering, crafting, manufacturing, and STEM-based learning.

**ONE REGISTRATION IS GOOD FOR ALL EIGHT SESSIONS**

Want to learn how to code, but don’t know where to start? This program is a great opportunity for you! Open to middle schoolers, this program will teach them the basics of Python, including print and input statements, conditionals, loops, functions and lists. We will use these skills to create fun projects, like a calculator, a text-based
adventure game, and even a Hangman game!

This club is led/taught by a Glen Rock High School student and will run on Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm for 8 weeks beginning February 13th. 

Materials: A Windows (10 or 11) or Mac laptop. Beforehand, please download the IDE VSCode (https://code.visualstudio.com/) and Python 3.13 (https://www.python.org/downloads/) Students must bring their own laptop.

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13982145

Session Dates: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3

Students in grades 6-12 can earn service hours for helping prepare & organize supplies for our upcoming New Jersey Makers Day. 

Wednesday evening, March 19th, from 5:30pm to 7pm. You do not need to stay for the entire time, but no less than 30 minutes in order to earn volunteer time. 

Register online in advance through Libcal: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/14314682

**ONE REGISTRATION IS GOOD FOR ALL EIGHT SESSIONS**

Want to learn how to code, but don’t know where to start? This program is a great opportunity for you! Open to middle schoolers, this program will teach them the basics of Python, including print and input statements, conditionals, loops, functions and lists. We will use these skills to create fun projects, like a calculator, a text-based
adventure game, and even a Hangman game!

This club is led/taught by a Glen Rock High School student and will run on Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm for 8 weeks beginning February 13th. 

Materials: A Windows (10 or 11) or Mac laptop. Beforehand, please download the IDE VSCode (https://code.visualstudio.com/) and Python 3.13 (https://www.python.org/downloads/) Students must bring their own laptop.

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13982145

Session Dates: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3

Tuesdays at 3:30pm

Crafting Confidence utilizes the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens curriculum to expand and develop leadership principles. Girls 10-14 years old will feel more confidence when facing the tough choices in their lives. Each session focuses on a different skill practiced through activities and games and concludes with a craft to reinforce the habit. 

Join us on Tuesdays at 3:30pm in March & April to craft your confidence, socialize, and enjoy some after-school snacks!

Presented by NJ Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S). Learn more about this organization at https://nj4s.nj.gov/s/

Girls who attend all sessions will earn a gift card!

Register online through NJ4S: https://cafs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kOB3wH09NP919Y

Sessions & Crafts:

• 3/4: Clay-Making

• 3/11: Empowerment Bracelets

• 3/18: Vision Boards

• 3/25: Priority Notebooks

• 4/1: Mural Painting

• 4/8: Pressed Floral Bookmarks

• 4/22: Collaborative Felt Quilt

• 4/29: Hand Knitting

Questions? Contact Madeline at mandriulli@cafsnj.org

Monday, March 10, 6pm - 8pm

Join a small group of adventurers in a game of Dungeons & Dragons at the Glen Rock Library led by an experienced Dungeon Master from Play! Hoboken.

For grades 6-12

Space is limited, registration is required. **Priority will be given to Glen Rock residents. Out-of-town residents will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available**

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13982171

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library

Mondays & Thursday at 3:30pm

Advocate for yourself and others - learn how to make decisions that are right for you, in and outside of school. 

Join us on Mondays and Thursdays in March for this fun & engaging Life Skills Workshop for middle schoolers presented by NJ Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S). Learn more about this organization at https://nj4s.nj.gov/s/

Students who attend all sessions will earn a gift card!

Registration is online and done through NJ4S

Sessions & Topics: 

• 3/3: Communication

• 3/6: Self-Image and Self-Improvement

• 3/10: Social Skills

• 3/13: Coping with Anxiety

• 3/17: Assertiveness

• 3/20: Making Decisions

• 3/24: Resolving Conflicts and Bullying

• 3/27: Nicotine and Marijuana

• 3/31: Alcohol and RX Drugs

• 4/3: Violence and the Media

Questions? Contact Margaret at MBiedenkapp@cafsnj.org

THursday, March 6th, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Book club for students in grades 6-8! Tween Book Club will meet on the first Thursday of the month at 6pm

Join us to talk about books, socialize, and enjoy snacks. 

March’s book is The House at 758 by Kathryn Berla. Copies can be picked up at the circulation desk. 

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13673459

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

Snacks will be provided!

**ONE REGISTRATION IS GOOD FOR ALL EIGHT SESSIONS**

Want to learn how to code, but don’t know where to start? This program is a great opportunity for you! Open to middle schoolers, this program will teach them the basics of Python, including print and input statements, conditionals, loops, functions and lists. We will use these skills to create fun projects, like a calculator, a text-based
adventure game, and even a Hangman game!

This club is led/taught by a Glen Rock High School student and will run on Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm for 8 weeks beginning February 13th. 

Materials: A Windows (10 or 11) or Mac laptop. Beforehand, please download the IDE VSCode (https://code.visualstudio.com/) and Python 3.13 (https://www.python.org/downloads/) Students must bring their own laptop.

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13982145

Session Dates: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3

Mondays & Thursday at 3:30pm

Advocate for yourself and others - learn how to make decisions that are right for you, in and outside of school. 

Join us on Mondays and Thursdays in March for this fun & engaging Life Skills Workshop for middle schoolers presented by NJ Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S). Learn more about this organization at https://nj4s.nj.gov/s/

Students who attend all sessions will earn a gift card!

Registration is online and done through NJ4S

Sessions & Topics: 

• 3/3: Communication

• 3/6: Self-Image and Self-Improvement

• 3/10: Social Skills

• 3/13: Coping with Anxiety

• 3/17: Assertiveness

• 3/20: Making Decisions

• 3/24: Resolving Conflicts and Bullying

• 3/27: Nicotine and Marijuana

• 3/31: Alcohol and RX Drugs

• 4/3: Violence and the Media

Questions? Contact Margaret at MBiedenkapp@cafsnj.org

Tuesdays at 3:30pm

Crafting Confidence utilizes the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens curriculum to expand and develop leadership principles. Girls 10-14 years old will feel more confidence when facing the tough choices in their lives. Each session focuses on a different skill practiced through activities and games and concludes with a craft to reinforce the habit. 

Join us on Tuesdays at 3:30pm in March & April to craft your confidence, socialize, and enjoy some after-school snacks!

Presented by NJ Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S). Learn more about this organization at https://nj4s.nj.gov/s/

Girls who attend all sessions will earn a gift card!

Register online through NJ4S: https://cafs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kOB3wH09NP919Y

Sessions & Crafts:

• 3/4: Clay-Making

• 3/11: Empowerment Bracelets

• 3/18: Vision Boards

• 3/25: Priority Notebooks

• 4/1: Mural Painting

• 4/8: Pressed Floral Bookmarks

• 4/22: Collaborative Felt Quilt

• 4/29: Hand Knitting

Questions? Contact Madeline at mandriulli@cafsnj.org

Mondays & Thursday at 3:30pm

Advocate for yourself and others - learn how to make decisions that are right for you, in and outside of school. 

Join us on Mondays and Thursdays in March for this fun & engaging Life Skills Workshop for middle schoolers presented by NJ Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S). Learn more about this organization at https://nj4s.nj.gov/s/

Students who attend all sessions will earn a gift card!

Registration is online and done through NJ4S

Sessions & Topics: 

• 3/3: Communication

• 3/6: Self-Image and Self-Improvement

• 3/10: Social Skills

• 3/13: Coping with Anxiety

• 3/17: Assertiveness

• 3/20: Making Decisions

• 3/24: Resolving Conflicts and Bullying

• 3/27: Nicotine and Marijuana

• 3/31: Alcohol and RX Drugs

• 4/3: Violence and the Media

Questions? Contact Margaret at MBiedenkapp@cafsnj.org

**ONE REGISTRATION IS GOOD FOR ALL EIGHT SESSIONS**

Want to learn how to code, but don’t know where to start? This program is a great opportunity for you! Open to middle schoolers, this program will teach them the basics of Python, including print and input statements, conditionals, loops, functions and lists. We will use these skills to create fun projects, like a calculator, a text-based
adventure game, and even a Hangman game!

This club is led/taught by a Glen Rock High School student and will run on Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm for 8 weeks beginning February 13th. 

Materials: A Windows (10 or 11) or Mac laptop. Beforehand, please download the IDE VSCode (https://code.visualstudio.com/) and Python 3.13 (https://www.python.org/downloads/) Students must bring their own laptop.

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13982145

Session Dates: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3

Monday, February 24, 5:30pm

Each subject in Minhwa has a special meaning. Learn about Korean folk art in this class taught by a Glen Rock High School student.

This month's project is a folding screen of a watercolor landscape which will include the 10 symbols of longevity. 

For Glen Rock students in grades 2 and up. Space is limited and registration is required. 

Register online through LibCal: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/14198184

Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org if you have any questions. 

Thursday, February 20, 6:30pm

Book club for students in grades 9-12! Teen Book Club will meet on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. 

Join us to talk about books, socialize, and enjoy snacks. 

February’s book is Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz. Copies will be available at the circulation desk. Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13673492

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

Snacks will be provided!

**ONE REGISTRATION IS GOOD FOR ALL EIGHT SESSIONS**

Want to learn how to code, but don’t know where to start? This program is a great opportunity for you! Open to middle schoolers, this program will teach them the basics of Python, including print and input statements, conditionals, loops, functions and lists. We will use these skills to create fun projects, like a calculator, a text-based
adventure game, and even a Hangman game!

This club is led/taught by a Glen Rock High School student and will run on Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm for 8 weeks beginning February 13th. 

Materials: A Windows (10 or 11) or Mac laptop. Beforehand, please download the IDE VSCode (https://code.visualstudio.com/) and Python 3.13 (https://www.python.org/downloads/) Students must bring their own laptop.

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13982145

Session Dates: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3

**ONE REGISTRATION IS GOOD FOR ALL EIGHT SESSIONS**

Want to learn how to code, but don’t know where to start? This program is a great opportunity for you! Open to middle schoolers, this program will teach them the basics of Python, including print and input statements, conditionals, loops, functions and lists. We will use these skills to create fun projects, like a calculator, a text-based
adventure game, and even a Hangman game!

This club is led/taught by a Glen Rock High School student and will run on Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm for 8 weeks beginning February 13th. 

Materials: A Windows (10 or 11) or Mac laptop. Beforehand, please download the IDE VSCode (https://code.visualstudio.com/) and Python 3.13 (https://www.python.org/downloads/) Students must bring their own laptop.

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13982145

Session Dates: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3

Wednesday, February 12, 6pm-7pm

Join us for a fun evening of art on the second Wednesday of each month! 

February’s project: DIY Valentine Card

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This month we'll be using watercolor paint. 

Monday, February 10, 6pm - 8pm

Join a small group of adventurers in a game of Dungeons & Dragons at the Glen Rock Library led by an experienced Dungeon Master from Play! Hoboken.

For grades 6-12

Space is limited, registration is required. **Priority will be given to Glen Rock residents. Out-of-town residents will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available**

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13982171

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library

THursday, February 6th, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Book club for students in grades 6-8! Tween Book Club will meet on the first Thursday of the month at 6pm

Join us to talk about books, socialize, and enjoy snacks. 

February’s book is Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. Copies can be picked up at the circulation desk. 

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13673458

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

Snacks will be provided!

Thursday, January 30th, 6pm-7pm

January's maker project: DIY Perpetual Journal

What is a perpetual journal? "The idea is that the journal pages are organized by date, but not year, and that you return to the same pages at the given date range year after year until the pages are filled" (source)

We will making and decorating our journals using a box and 366 index cards - one for each day of the year (including leap year). 

For grades 6-12. Space is limited and registration is required. Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13758425

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

WEdnesday, January 29 at 7:00 PM

Join Annie and learn how to make an origami snake in celebration of Chinese New Year. Annie will have 3 projects to choose from depending on your skill level.

Registration begins on December 15th at 10am.

Adult Registration

Teen/Tween Registration

Tuesdays at 3:30pm

This 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens program is for 13-17 year old girls to expand and develop leadership principles to help with the tough choices they face daily. Each session focuses on a different skill practiced through activities and games and concludes with a craft to reinforce the habit.

This program is run by NJ Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) and registration is through them: https://cafs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kOB3wH09NP919Y

Questions? Email Madeline at mandriulli@cafsnj.org

Session crafts:

1/28: Clay-making
2/4: Empowerment bracelets
2/11: Vision boards
2/25: Priority notebooks
3/4: Mural painting
3/11: Pressed floral bookmarks
3/18: Collaborative felt quilt
3/25: Hand knitting

Monday, January 27, 6pm - 8pm

Join a small group of adventurers in a game of Dungeons & Dragons at the Glen Rock Library led by an experienced Dungeon Master from Play! Hoboken.

For grades 6-12

Space is limited, registration is required. **Priority will be given to Glen Rock residents. Out-of-town residents will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available**

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13758706

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

Monday, January 27, 5:30pm

Each subject in Minhwa has a special meaning. Learn about Korean folk art in this class that will be taught by a Glen Rock High School student. Space is limited and registration is required. 

Join us this month to celebrate the Year of the Snake

For Glen Rock students in grades 3 and up

Register online through LibCal: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13956318

Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org if you have any questions. 

January meeting canceled - please join us in february!

Book club for students in grades 9-12! Teen Book Club will meet on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. 

Join us to talk about books, socialize, and enjoy snacks. 

February’s book is Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz. Copies will be available at the circulation desk. Register for February: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13673492

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

Snacks will be provided!

Wednesday, January 15, 6pm-7pm

Join us for a fun evening of art on the second Wednesday of each month! 

January’s Painting: Watercolor Winter

For grades 6-12. Space is limited & registration is required. Register online through LibCal: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13757371

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This month we'll be using watercolor paint. 

THursday, January 9th, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Book club for students in grades 6-8! Tween Book Club will meet on the first Thursday of the month at 6pm (January will be the second Thursday - 1/9)

Join us to talk about books, socialize, and enjoy snacks. 

January's book is Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling. Copies can be picked up at the circulation desk. 

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13673457

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

Snacks will be provided!

THursday, December 19th, 6:30pm-7:30pm

New book club for students in grades 9-12! Teen Book Club will meet on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. Join us to talk about books, socialize, and enjoy snacks. 

December’s book is I’ll Meet You There by Heather Demetrios. Copies can be picked up at the circulation desk. 

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13138362

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

Snacks will be provided!