Main Library 11 South Broad St.
(908) 354-6060 Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM- 5 :00 PM
Elmora Branch 740 W. Grand St. (908) 353-4820
Monday, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
LaCorte Branch
418-424 Palmer St. (908) 469-1866
Monday, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
E-Port Branch
102-110 3rd St. (3rd St. & E. Jersey Ave.)
(908) 289-9032 Monday, Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
July
2018
New Online Resources
Dig into your family history with Ancestry Library Edition’s millions of records—dating as far back
as the 1440s. Available on the Library’s public computer stations at all our branches.
Get anywhere, anytime study materials and live help from expert tutors on Brainfuse. For students
of all ages; available in English and Spanish!
Images delineating the history of EPL are viewable
at the exhibit, as well as online at www.elizpl.org/ACarnegieLibrary.html. Take a peek at original architectural drawings, and review how the build-ing has changed over time. Learn about the archi-tect responsible for the design of the building, and about Andrew Carnegie’s ambitious plan to fund public libraries throughout the world.
The Main Entrance in 1912. Note the ceiling
open to the 3rd floor
The 1912 building housing the Elizabeth Public Library at 11 So. Broad Street is one of the few extant and operational public libraries in the state of New Jersey and the only remaining active Carnegie library in Union County. Celebrate this beautiful historic treasure when the Elizabeth Public Library in partnership with the Union County Board of Chosen Free-holders through the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs and the New Jersey Studies Academic Alliance, as part of The Carnegie Library Summer Series presents
A Carnegie Library: The History of the Elizabeth Public Library
Opening Reception Wednesday, July 11 6:30 pm
On exhibit July 9 through July 28 Third Floor Exhibit Space
April 27, 1912 edition of EDJ, announcing
Andrew Carnegie’s gift of $125,000 to the
City for two Library buildings.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Elmora Open
12pm-4pm
2
Film:The Commuter
LaCorte @ 10am
Book Bingo (Children’s)
Main @ 2:30pm
Film: Peter Rabbit
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Lego Hour
Eport @ 6pm
3
Community Garden (Teens)
Elmora @ 10am
Keep In Touch Using Email
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Film: 15:17 to Paris
Elmora @ 10:30am
Book Bingo (Children’s)
Elmora @ 2:30pm
4
CLOSED: Independence
Day
5
Facebook Fundamentals
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Dance Dance Party w/Rigo
Main @ 4pm
Adulting 101: Kick-Ass Resumes
Main @ 6pm
LaCorte @ 6pm
6
Baby & Me (Children’s)
Main @ 10:30am
Film: Ramona and Beezus
LaCorte @ 12:30pm
Book Buddies (Children’s)
Main @ 1pm
Adult Brain Games
Main @ 2:30pm
7
Smart Home: Is It
For You?
Main
10:30am Español
2:30pm English
Math/Science Storytime
Elmora @ 11am
Sign Language for Kids
Main @ 11am
8
Elmora Open
12pm-4pm
9
Film:Jumanji: Welcome
To The Jungle
LaCorte @ 10am
Film: A Wrinkle in Time
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Dance Dance
Party w/Rigo
(Children’s)
Eport @ 4pm
Elmora @ 6pm
Maker Monday:
Melted CD Bowls
Main @ 5:30pm
10
Community Garden (Teens)
Elmora @ 10am
Computer Basics I
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Film: The Commuter
Elmora @ 10:30am
Book Bingo (Children’s)
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Children’s Craft
Elmora @ 2:30pm
Fearless Readers
Main @ 3pm
11
Film: Black Panther
Main @ 10am
Citizenship Class
Main @ 11am / 6pm
Touch the Music
LaCorte @ 2pm
Beats with Code (Teens)
Main @ 5pm
Critical Repairs Orientation
Main @ 5pm
A Carnegie Library: The History of the
Elizabeth Public Library Exhibit Reception
Main @ 6:30pm
12
Elmora Book Discussion
Elmora @ 9:30am
Computer Basics II
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Beginner Yoga (Teens)
Main @ 1pm
Rutgers Geology Museum Rocks
Rock!
Main @ 1pm
Puppet Show (Children’s)
Main @ 6pm
Adulting 101: Make $1 Out of 15¢
Main @ 6pm
13
Baby & Me
Main @ 10:30am
Film: Captain Underpants
LaCorte @ 12:30pm
Book Buddies (Children’s)
Main @ 1pm
Adult Brain Games
Main @ 2:30pm
Karaoke for Kids
Eport @ 2:30pm
14
Sign Language for Kids
Main @ 11am
Adulting 101: Eat Good, Spend Less
Main @ 1pm
Book Bingo
Eport @ 2pm
15
Elmora Open
12pm-4pm
16
Film: Forever My Girl
LaCorte @ 10am
Children’s Craft
Eport @ 2:30pm
Film: Ferdinand
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Children’s Story and Craft
Main @ 2:30pm
Maker Monday: Vinyl Record Book Ends
Main @ 5:30pm
17
Community Garden (Teens)
Elmora @ 10am
Buying & Selling on Ebay
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Film: Forever My Girl
Elmora @ 10:30am
Book Bingo (Children’s)
Elmora @ 2:30pm
18
Film: Sweet Home Alabama
Main @ 10am
Citizenship Class
Main @ 11am / 6pm
Beats with Code (Teens)
Main @ 5pm
Book Bingo (Children’s)
Main @ 6pm
19
LinkedIn Fundamentals
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Karate Program (Children’s)
Main @ 2:30pm
Adulting 101: Moving Out & Up
Main @ 6pm
Lego Hour
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Morris Museum -Dinosaurs Rock!
Elmora @ 2:30pm
20
Baby & Me
Main @ 10:30am
Film: Rock Dog
LaCorte @ 12:30pm
Book Buddies (Children’s)
Main @ 1pm
Adult Brain Games
Main @ 2:30pm
21
How to Create an Email Account
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Sign Language for Kids
Main @ 11am
Teen Leadership Music Camp
Main @ 1pm
Book Bingo
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Board Game Mania
Eport @ 2:30pm
22
Elmora Open
12pm-4pm
23
Film: Pitch Perfect 3
LaCorte @ 10am
Book Bingo (Children’s)
Eport @ 2:30pm
Film: Paddington 2
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Karaoke for Kids
Main @ 2:30pm
Maker Monday: Cassette Tape
Notebooks
24
Community Garden (Teens)
Elmora @ 10am
MS Excel Basics I
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Film: A Wrinkle in Time
Elmora @ 10:30am
Book Bingo (Children’s)
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
25
Film: It Happened to Jane
Main @ 10am
Citizenship Class
Main @ 11am / 6pm
Sip N’ Paint
Eport @ 2:30pm
Story & Craft (Children’s)
Main @ 2:30pm
Beats with Code (Teens)
Main @ 5pm
26
MS Excel Basics II
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Retro Video Games Party (Teens)
Main @ 2pm
Petting Zoo (Children’s)
Main @ 2pm
Adulting 101: Treat Yourself
Main @ 6pm
Karaoke for Kids
LaCorte @ 3:30pm
27
*Teen Art Show Deadline*
Baby & Me
Main @ 10:30am
Film: Boss Baby
LaCorte @ 12:30pm
Book Buddies (Children’s)
Main @ 1pm
Adult Brain Games
Main @ 2:30pm
28
Sign Language for Kids
Main @ 11am
Teen Leadership & Music Camp
Main @ 1pm
Make & Share Music (Seniors)
Main @ 1pm
Book Bingo
Eport @ 2pm
29
Elmora Open
12pm-4pm
30
Film: Hostiles
LaCorte @ 10am
Book Bingo (Children’s)
Main @ 2:30pm
Film: Thor: Ragnarok
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Maker Monday:
Color Wrapped Headphones
Main @ 5:30pm
31
Community Garden (Teens)
Elmora @ 10am
MS Publisher
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Story & Craft
Main @ 11am
Fearless Readers
Main @ 3pm
Volunteer Info Table
Main @ 4pm
Touch the Music
Elmora @ 4pm
Lego Night
Main @ 6pm
Children’s Craft
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Toddler Dance
Main @ 2:30pm
Fearless Readers
Main @ 3pm
Sip N’ Paint
Elmora @ 2:30pm
Fearless Readers
Main @ 3pm
Lego Night
Main @ 6pm
Film: The Post
Elmora @ 10:30am
Children’s Craft
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Book Bingo
Eport @ 2:30pm
Children’s Crafts
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
A Carnegie Library:
The History of the
Elizabeth
Public Library
Exhibit Begins
Please note the time change for the Elmora Tuesday morning movies.
We have scheduled the movies for an hour earlier, at 10:30, to allow
children receiving free summer lunches to eat in the meeting room. On
most days, the children will have the opportunity to watch an age-
appropriate movie during lunch.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Elmora Open
12pm-4pm
2
Film:The Commuter
LaCorte @ 10am
Book Bingo (Children’s)
Main @ 2:30pm
Film: Peter Rabbit
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Lego Hour
Eport @ 6pm
3
Community Garden (Teens)
Elmora @ 10am
Keep In Touch Using Email
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Film: 15:17 to Paris
Elmora @ 10:30am
Book Bingo (Children’s)
Elmora @ 2:30pm
4
CLOSED: Independence
Day
5
Facebook Fundamentals
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Dance Dance Party w/Rigo
Main @ 4pm
Adulting 101: Kick-Ass Resumes
Main @ 6pm
LaCorte @ 6pm
6
Baby & Me (Children’s)
Main @ 10:30am
Film: Ramona and Beezus
LaCorte @ 12:30pm
Book Buddies (Children’s)
Main @ 1pm
Adult Brain Games
Main @ 2:30pm
7
Smart Home: Is It
For You?
Main
10:30am Español
2:30pm English
Math/Science Storytime
Elmora @ 11am
Sign Language for Kids
Main @ 11am
8
Elmora Open
12pm-4pm
9
Film:Jumanji: Welcome
To The Jungle
LaCorte @ 10am
Film: A Wrinkle in Time
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Dance Dance
Party w/Rigo
(Children’s)
Eport @ 4pm
Elmora @ 6pm
Maker Monday:
Melted CD Bowls
Main @ 5:30pm
10
Community Garden (Teens)
Elmora @ 10am
Computer Basics I
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Film: The Commuter
Elmora @ 10:30am
Book Bingo (Children’s)
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Children’s Craft
Elmora @ 2:30pm
Fearless Readers
Main @ 3pm
11
Film: Black Panther
Main @ 10am
Citizenship Class
Main @ 11am / 6pm
Touch the Music
LaCorte @ 2pm
Beats with Code (Teens)
Main @ 5pm
Critical Repairs Orientation
Main @ 5pm
A Carnegie Library: The History of the
Elizabeth Public Library Exhibit Reception
Main @ 6:30pm
12
Elmora Book Discussion
Elmora @ 9:30am
Computer Basics II
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Beginner Yoga (Teens)
Main @ 1pm
Rutgers Geology Museum Rocks
Rock!
Main @ 1pm
Puppet Show (Children’s)
Main @ 6pm
Adulting 101: Make $1 Out of 15¢
Main @ 6pm
13
Baby & Me
Main @ 10:30am
Film: Captain Underpants
LaCorte @ 12:30pm
Book Buddies (Children’s)
Main @ 1pm
Adult Brain Games
Main @ 2:30pm
Karaoke for Kids
Eport @ 2:30pm
14
Sign Language for Kids
Main @ 11am
Adulting 101: Eat Good, Spend Less
Main @ 1pm
Book Bingo
Eport @ 2pm
15
Elmora Open
12pm-4pm
16
Film: Forever My Girl
LaCorte @ 10am
Children’s Craft
Eport @ 2:30pm
Film: Ferdinand
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Children’s Story and Craft
Main @ 2:30pm
Maker Monday: Vinyl Record Book Ends
Main @ 5:30pm
17
Community Garden (Teens)
Elmora @ 10am
Buying & Selling on Ebay
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Film: Forever My Girl
Elmora @ 10:30am
Book Bingo (Children’s)
Elmora @ 2:30pm
18
Film: Sweet Home Alabama
Main @ 10am
Citizenship Class
Main @ 11am / 6pm
Beats with Code (Teens)
Main @ 5pm
Book Bingo (Children’s)
Main @ 6pm
19
LinkedIn Fundamentals
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Karate Program (Children’s)
Main @ 2:30pm
Adulting 101: Moving Out & Up
Main @ 6pm
Lego Hour
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Morris Museum -Dinosaurs Rock!
Elmora @ 2:30pm
20
Baby & Me
Main @ 10:30am
Film: Rock Dog
LaCorte @ 12:30pm
Book Buddies (Children’s)
Main @ 1pm
Adult Brain Games
Main @ 2:30pm
21
How to Create an Email Account
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Sign Language for Kids
Main @ 11am
Teen Leadership Music Camp
Main @ 1pm
Book Bingo
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Board Game Mania
Eport @ 2:30pm
22
Elmora Open
12pm-4pm
23
Film: Pitch Perfect 3
LaCorte @ 10am
Book Bingo (Children’s)
Eport @ 2:30pm
Film: Paddington 2
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Karaoke for Kids
Main @ 2:30pm
Maker Monday: Cassette Tape
Notebooks
24
Community Garden (Teens)
Elmora @ 10am
MS Excel Basics I
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Film: A Wrinkle in Time
Elmora @ 10:30am
Book Bingo (Children’s)
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
25
Film: It Happened to Jane
Main @ 10am
Citizenship Class
Main @ 11am / 6pm
Sip N’ Paint
Eport @ 2:30pm
Story & Craft (Children’s)
Main @ 2:30pm
Beats with Code (Teens)
Main @ 5pm
26
MS Excel Basics II
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Retro Video Games Party (Teens)
Main @ 2pm
Petting Zoo (Children’s)
Main @ 2pm
Adulting 101: Treat Yourself
Main @ 6pm
Karaoke for Kids
LaCorte @ 3:30pm
27
*Teen Art Show Deadline*
Baby & Me
Main @ 10:30am
Film: Boss Baby
LaCorte @ 12:30pm
Book Buddies (Children’s)
Main @ 1pm
Adult Brain Games
Main @ 2:30pm
28
Sign Language for Kids
Main @ 11am
Teen Leadership & Music Camp
Main @ 1pm
Make & Share Music (Seniors)
Main @ 1pm
Book Bingo
Eport @ 2pm
29
Elmora Open
12pm-4pm
30
Film: Hostiles
LaCorte @ 10am
Book Bingo (Children’s)
Main @ 2:30pm
Film: Thor: Ragnarok
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Maker Monday:
Color Wrapped Headphones
Main @ 5:30pm
31
Community Garden (Teens)
Elmora @ 10am
MS Publisher
Main @ 10:30pm/2:30pm
Story & Craft
Main @ 11am
Fearless Readers
Main @ 3pm
Puppet Show
Eport @ 6pm
ESL Conversation
Group
Elmora @ 7pm
Karaoke for Kids
(Children’s)
Elmora @ 6pm
ESL Conversation
Group
Elmora @ 7pm
Film: My Best
Friend’s
Wedding
Main @ 2pm
Book Bingo
LaCorte @ 2:30pm
Board Game Mania
Eport @ 2:30pm
ESL Conversation
Group
Elmora @ 7pm
Please note the time change for the Elmora Tuesday morning movies.
We have scheduled the movies for an hour earlier, at 10:30, to allow
children receiving free summer lunches to eat in the meeting room. On
most days, the children will have the opportunity to watch an age-
appropriate movie during lunch.
COMING SOON
OUR UPGRADED APP LMxPRESS PLUS
Children’s Summer Reading Club 2018 Programs
We have our first little one who has completed 1000 books! The Elizabeth Public Library invites you to
participate in this FREE program! The goal is to read 1000 books with your child before he/she begins
Kindergarten. Register your child, earn rewards, and instill a love of reading and learning!
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Computer Classes at the Main Library
MaryFaith Chmiel
Library Director
Andy Luck Assistant Director
Frank Castro
Newsletter Editor
EPL Board of Trustees 2018
Ted Freedman, President Aaron Goldblatt,
Vice President & Superintendent’s Alternate
Eloy Delgado, Treasurer Pearl Serratelli, Secretary
Kenyetta Jackson Anne Russell
Connie Pires Sanchez Earnestine Smith
Mayoral Alternate, Kristin Kelly
J. Christian Bollwage, Mayor, City of Elizabeth
Sat, July 7th, 2pm My Best Friend’s Wedding
Wed, July 11th, 10am Black Panther
Wed, July 18th, 10am Sweet Home Alabama
Wed, July 25th, 10am It Happened to Jane
EPL Main Movies
Keep in Touch Using Email Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:30-12:00PM
2:30-4:00PM
Facebook Fundamentals Thursday July 5, 2018 10:30-12:00PM
2:30-4:00PM
Smart Home: Is It For You? Saturday July 7, 2018 10:30-12:00PM Español
2:30-4:00PM English
Computer Basics I Tuesday July 10, 2018 10:30-12:00PM
2:30-4:00PM
Computer Basics II Thursday July 12, 2018 10:30-12:00PM
2:30-4:00PM
Buying & selling on eBay Tuesday July 17, 2018 10:30-12:00PM
2:30-4:00PM
LinkedIn Fundamentals Thursday July 19, 2018 10:30-12:00PM
2:30-4:00PM
How to Create an Email Account and How to Use It
Saturday July 21, 2018 10:30-12:00PM
2:30-4:00PM
MS Excel Basics I Tuesday July 24, 2018 10:30-12:00PM
2:30-4:00PM
MS Excel Basics II Thursday July 26, 2018 10:30-12:00PM
2:30-4:00PM
MS Publisher Tuesday July 31, 2018 10:30-12:00PM
2:30-4:00PM
LaCorte Branch Movies 10am Elmora Branch Movies 10:30am
July 2 The Commuter July 3 15:17 to Paris
July 9 Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle July 10 The Commuter
July 16 Forever My Girl July 17 Forever My Girl
July 23 Pitch Perfect 3 July 24 A Wrinkle in Time
July 30 Hostiles July 31 The Post
The Library is closed Wednesday, July 4, in honor of
Independence Day.
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