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Get the Lead Out! Lunch and Learn CANCELLED

Unfortunately, this program has been cancelled due to low registrations. If you are interested in learning more about protecting yourself and your family from overexposure to lead, please email Mary at wanaquelibrary@gmail.com and we will forward your information to Lori Novak-Carafello at the Passaic County Board of Health, and she will contact you!   Please join Lori Novak-Carafello and Alexis Santana from the Passaic County Board of Health for this free virtual "lunch and learn" presentation. Learn about how to protect yourself and your family from overexposure to lead - not just in paint chips but in everyday products you might be surprised to learn about. The program is free. Register here, and we'll send you a reminder email before the workshop!  

Paying for College Without Going Broke

Wanaque Public Library, a member of the PALS Plus Library Consortium, presents Paying for College Without Going Broke. This workshop for college-bound teens and their parents gives an introduction to the complex world of need-based and merit based financial aid. Parents and students will learn strategies for lowering their EFC (Expected Family Contribution), the new FAFSA rules, and tips for optimizing college admissions and scholarships. Register for this free program at https://bit.ly/palsplus11

Town-Wide Yard Sale Saturday May 14 and Sunday May 15, 9 am to 5 pm

Community-wide yard sale coming up in Haskell and Wanaque the weekend of May 14th and 15th!   Although printed maps will not be available, Wanaque Library is compiling a Google map of participating addresses, which is located here: https://wanaquelibrary.tiny.us/ynf3e57h   If you're planning to participate in the sale and want to be on the digital map, email us at wanaquelibrary@gmail.com with your address and town. If you wish, you can also include a sentence or two about what you're selling. Please send us your information by Thursday, May 12th at 5 pm and we will add your address to the map.   Happy bargain hunting! Mary Martin, Library Director

Passaic County Book Festival at Weasel Brook Park in Clifton

On June 4th, you're invited to join the fun at Weasel Brook Park in Clifton from 11 am to 4 pm, for a fun day featuring local authors, scholars, and poets across every genre. There will be games, activities for all ages, and author presentations all throughout the day. The Passaic County Book Festival aims to promote and bring awareness to the arts and community through exchanging ideas, encouragement of continued research and creative expression, and the promotion of local libraries. PALS Plus, our library consortium, is delighted to co-sponsor this event along with the Passaic County Department of Cultural & Historical Affairs.

Event Series Wanaque Library Book Club

Wanaque Library Book Club

The Wanaque Library Book Club meets via Zoom at 7 pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month. New members are welcome! To join, or to get a copy of this month's book, just call us at 973-839-4434 or email wanaquelibrary@gmail.com. Happy reading!

Wanaque Library Book Club

The Wanaque Library Book Club meets via Zoom at 7 pm on Wednesday, November 16th (to avoid Thanksgiving week). New members are welcome! To join, or to get a copy of this month's book, just call us at 973-839-4434 or email wanaquelibrary@gmail.com. Happy reading!  

Medicare 101

Medicare 101 - Thur 11/17 at 6:30pm, call Susan at 973-839-4434 to reserve your spot!

3D Snowflake Make & Take

Snowflake lovers of all ages are invited to drop by the library anytime between 12 and 2 pm on Saturday December 3rd. We'll show you how to make this beautiful 3D snowflake! Have you already got plans that day? Want to get started sooner? No problem! Download the instructions at home!

The Greenwood Lake Railroad Line – 12/15 CANCELLED

The 12/15 program has been cancelled due to the forecast of inclement weather. We will hold this program twice in January - on either Thur January 12 at 6:30 pm or on Thur January 26 at 6:30 pm. Please call the library at 973-839-4434 or email wanaquelibrary@gmail.com   

The Greenwood Lake Railroad Line

On Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 6:30 pm, join railroad historian Hans Segboer for a trip down memory lane and learn about the history of the Greenwood Lake Railroad Line.  (This is a repeat of his 12/15 program, which filled up so quickly that he agreed to do an encore performance for us!) This program is free, but registration is required. To reserve a spot for the 1/12/2023 program, just call us at 973-839-4434 or email wanaquelibrary@gmail.com.  

The Greenwood Lake Railroad Line

On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6:30 pm, join railroad historian Hans Segboer for a trip down memory lane and learn about the history of the Greenwood Lake Railroad Line.  (This is a repeat of his 1/12 program.) This program is free, but registration is required. To reserve a spot, just call us at 973-839-4434 or email wanaquelibrary@gmail.com.  

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