Library News & Updates

CANCELLED! READ TO OSCAR THE DOG
Unfortunately, today’s (Monday, September 30, 2024) Read to Oscar the Dog is cancelled. For more information email: childrens@newmilford.bccls.org or call 201-262-1221 ext. 206.

TOWNWIDE GARAGE SALE UPDATE!
Due to the inclement weather, the Townwide Garage Sale is extended to Saturday & Sunday, October 5 and 6, 2024.

WELCOME TEANECK PUBLIC LIBRARY!
Welcome Teaneck patrons to the New Milford Public Library! We extend a warm invitation to explore our library while your beloved Teaneck library undergoes some exciting renovations. A big welcome to the fantastic team from the Teaneck Public Library who have temporarily relocated to NMPL. We are thrilled to have you with us!

LIBRARY CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!
The library will re-open on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 10am to 8pm.
Be sure to note our new hours!

NEW HOURS BEGINNING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024!
Please note our new hours:
• Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday: 10am to 8pm
• Thursday: 10am to 6pm
• Friday: 12pm to 5pm
• Saturday: 10am to 2pm
• Sunday: 1pm to 5pm

BCCLS VIP GUEST PASS LIBRARY TOUR & T-SHIRTS!
Monday, August 12 – Monday, September 30
Set out on a BCCLS Library tour and visit as many BCCLS libraries as you can by September 30! Don’t miss any of our 78-member libraries, and use your library card (or your barcode on the BCCLS app) to get your VIP Library Tour Guest Pass stamped. Two $50 Visa gift cards will be awarded, one for an adult and one for a child. Visit more libraries for more chances to win. If you run out of spaces on your VIP Library Tour Guest Pass, staple another page to it. VIP Library Tour Guest Passes are available at member libraries. Turn in your BCCLS VIP Library Tour Guest Pass to any BCCLS library by Monday, September 30. The drawing will take place on Friday, October 11. Prize winners will be notified by phone.

Be a true library groupie and purchase a Libraries Rock t-shirt to benefit the Mary Joyce Doyle Scholarship fund. Your purchase helps deserving library school students with financial assistance to pursue their Master of Library and Information Science degree. Since 2002, $228,300 in scholarships have been awarded to 154 recipients. Visit: https://www.bonfire.com/bccls-scholarship-t-shirt/

School Supply Drive: Do you have extra school supplies that you’d like to donate to a good cause? Drop them off at the New Milford Public Library in the children’s room. This campaign is by a New Milford graduate and Rutgers University student to benefit children in Eritrea, Africa. Examples of items include: pencils, pens, notebooks, colored pencil, crayons, etc. Thank you!

Reminder: National Night Out on August 6th is rescheduled to August 20th! Mark your calendars and join us for a fun evening of community bonding. (posted: 8.16.2024)

Please Note: The New Milford Public Library is CLOSED on Saturdays in August. (posted: 8.2.2024)