New Director...The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce a Director for the new Kemmerer Library: Mary Witherell of Montclair, a woman with substantial management experience and a passion for public libraries, currently working toward her MLS at Rutgers. The Trustees and Harding Township owe a big thank-you to the Search Committee—Diane Berger, Mary Ann Crutchlow, Elaine Grillo, Anne Thomas, and Kim Zsitvay. We will bid farewell to outgoing Director Anne Thomas on 1 November as she completes 20 years of service to the community.

New! FREE Yoga for Seniors: Monday mornings at 11:30 beginning Nov 8, taught by M.J. Turnbull. Wear comfortable clothing. Stretch, relax, enjoy!

Toddler Time: Mondays at 10:30 am for ages 1-3. Children will hear stories, sing songs, and create a small craft. Themes for the month: October 18, Pumpkins; Oct. 25, Bears (led by Elyse Makowsky); November 1, Occupations; Nov. 8, Pajama Time; Nov. 15, Stories by Kevin Henkes; Nov. 22, Turkeys; and Nov. 29, Fairy Tales.

Moms and Tots: Wednesdays at 10:30 for ages 4-24 months, singing and stories.

Lunch with the Librarian: Mondays at noon. Children’s lunch and listen to stories.

Halloween Party! Thurs, Oct. 28, 4 p.m Children all ages, stories, snacks, a craft. Crafternoon at the Library: Nov. 4 from 1-3:30 p.m. Create a turkey-themed craft!

Teen Advisory Group: Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. Discuss new programs and books

4th- and 5th-Grade Book Group: Thurs, Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. Books will be distributed at this meeting to be discussed next month.

Santa's Workshop: Nov. 20 from noon until 2 p.m. Children and teens are invited to the Library to make a special holiday gift.

Evening Book Group: Wednesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. This month's title is The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell. The novel will "blaze in the reader's memory" long after reading the last page (Booklist). Everyone who enjoys a spirited book discussion is welcome to join the group.

Library Hours: M, W, F 10-4; Tu, Th, 10-8; Sat 10-2. Check hardinglibrary.org, our website, for holidays and closings; also learn about Library programs and upcoming events. Note: a new link to the NJ State Library for online tutoring and career help.

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