Children’s Programs
Story Time
Tuesdays, Oct. 6, 13 and 27, 10:30-11 a.m.
Crafty Wednesdays
Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30-11 a.m.
Make a different themed craft each week. Crafts will be to-go on Oct. 7 and 14; in-person crafts resume in the community room Oct. 21. Registration is required for each session.
Lego Club
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Explore the library’s Lego bins and build with other young creators.
Hispanic Heritage Month Story Time
Thursday, Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m.
Dance and sing along to “A Bilingual Journey through Peru,” presented by Little Spanish Scholars. RSVP through the library website.
Crafters-School Club: Hallo-Trees
Thursday, Oct. 22, 4-5 p.m.
Make a Halloween-themed Hallo-Trees craft. This program is limited to 15 participants ages 5-9; registration is required.
Spanish/Bilingual Story Time
Thursday, Oct. 22, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Enjoy Halloween stories in Spanish and English and make a related craft. For preschool-age children; registration is required.
Sensory Story Time
Thursday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m.
Playful Pathways NJ presents songs, motor activities, stories, parachute play, an obstacle course, tactile play, art and bubbles for children ages 18 months to 4 years. Limited to 15 children; registration is required.
School-Age, Tween and Teen Programs
Scratch Coding Classes
Tuesdays through Oct. 28, 5:15 p.m.
Students ages 7 through teen can choose individual coding sessions and projects. Enrollment is limited to 12; participants should bring a laptop or arrange to borrow a library Chromebook.
STEM Robo Adventure Series
Wednesdays through Oct. 28, 4 p.m.
Children ages 7-13 will use LEGO SPIKE Prime to explore robotics, sensors and coding through design projects, friendly challenges and a final showcase. Participants should bring a laptop or arrange to borrow a library Chromebook.
Tween/Teen Halloween Craft
Thursday, Oct. 22, 5 p.m.
Create a Mexican-inspired Dia de los Muertos sardine-can craft. Registration is required.
Adult Programs
Art Exhibit
On display through October
Paintings by artist Dorrey B. are on view in the library community room.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Thursdays, Oct. 1, 8, 22 and 29, 6:30 p.m.
An alignment-based class designed to support flexibility, balance and well-being. Participants should bring mats, water and props. Registration is required; free for Roseland residents and paid Roseland Free Public Library members, with a $5 cash fee per class for others.
Matinee Mondays
Mondays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 1 p.m.
Watch a different film each week. Movie titles are available through the library website; no registration is required.
Mindful Coloring
Tuesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 1-3 p.m.
Relax with adult coloring at the library.
Friends of the Roseland Library: America’s 250th and Roseland History
Saturday, Oct. 10, noon
Join the Friends for light refreshments, music and conversation.
George and Martha Washington: A Love Story
Saturday, Oct. 10, 1 p.m.
Curt Radabaugh as General Washington and Alisa Dupuy as Lady Washington present an exploration of the first couple’s meeting, marriage, family and partnership.
Knitting & Crochet Circle
Monday, Oct. 12, 1-3 p.m.
Gather to knit and crochet with fellow community members.
Adult Craft with Nuria
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1 p.m.
No experience is necessary, and supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Retirement Planning Masterclass
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m.
A presentation by DPS Advisors LLC of Roseland.
Basic English Practice for Beginners
Mondays, Oct. 19 and 26, 5:30-7 p.m.
Practice English conversation through lessons and games. There is no class Oct. 5 or 12.
Trivia Fun
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m.
Hosted by Cranes Mill. RSVP through the library website.
Library Book Club
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.
The group will discuss *The Paris Novel* by Ruth Reichl.
Oktoberfest Show
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Richard Stillman presents Oktoberfest songs on concertina, guitar and banjo, along with tap dancing and a musical washboard routine.
Brain Health & Fitness for Successful Aging
Thursday, Oct. 22, 11:15 a.m.
Presented by Journey Hospice and CareBuilders.
Grief Support Group
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m.
Licensed professional counselor Linda Zamer leads this group for people dealing with grief.
Mediumship and Angel Messages
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Presented by RoseMarie Rubinetti Capiello.