Filed under: books, children, Libraries, Newark, News, teen | Tags: books, Children's Books, Mythology, Riordan
For all of the Percy Jackson fans out there, be sure to check out Rick Riordan’s newest book, The Red Pyramid, available next week (May 4th). This is the first book in Riordan’s newest series, and the series focuses on Egyptian Mythology instead of Greek Mythology.
The library has already pre-ordered copies of the book, so if you’re interested, go to our catalog at www.aclibrary.org and place a hold for the book. The list gets longer every day so add your name today to ensure you get a copy as soon as possible.
Filed under: children, community, Events, Newark, senior, teen, Uncategorized | Tags: Art, Cook Like a Pro, food, Homeschooling, Photography Display, Programs, Stitch and Inch, workshops
This Saturday, May 1st will be a very busy day at the Newark Library! We’re hosting a cooking workshop, 
Cook Like a Pro at 1:30 pm (please register in advance if you are interested in attending). Professional Chef Rachel Sanchez will showcase ideas for food presentation for small groups and each participant will make their own gordita. Food samples will be available for registered participants.
We also have a Homeschooling workshop for parents who are interested in homeschooling their child(ren). The workshop covers various topics from how to get started and choosing a curriculum to finding support groups and more. The Homeschooling workshop runs from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Please register for this workshop as well. 
Stitch and Inch knitting group meets at 12:30 for their bi-weekly session. New participants are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you need help with a knitting project, this is the group to ask!
Our annual Newark Memorial High School Digital Photography Showcase is on display until May 18th. Please stop by and admire the students’ photographs and be sure to read the stories attached in this special project, Everyday Heroes. Each student choose his or her everyday hero, photographed the hero and wrote a piece about why they chose that particular person.
Filed under: children, community, Events, Libraries, Newark | Tags: art supplies, donations, kids, Programs
We’re looking for new and gently used art supplies for our children’s craft programs. We especially need new markers and cardstock for our crafts. Things like buttons, yarn, stickers and glue sticks are also greatly appreciated. If you have something that you would be interested in donating, please contact Mary Ayers at mcayers@aclibrary.org for more information.
Filed under: children, Events, Newark | Tags: art programs, kids, toddler art
Just a few photos from our recent Toddler Art experience. Remember, May is the last Toddler Art program until the fall. Toddler Art resumes in September.
Margo Wecksler has been here before and she is coming again on Saturday, April 24th at 2 p.m. We won’t be making anything too hard, just hard enough. This program is free to all, because it is funded by the Newark Library League.
Filed under: Book Review, children, Libraries, senior, teen | Tags: book lists, books, fiction, staff recommendations
Looking for a good fiction book? Here are some staff recommendations of fiction books that we’ve enjoyed:
Children
The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
Canned by Alex Shearer
Teens
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Jumping Off Swings by Johanna Knowles
The Princess Bride : S. Morgenstern’s classic tale of true love and high adventure / the “good parts” version
, abridged by William Goldman
Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Paper Towns by John Green
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Adults
Burmese Days by George Orwell
The Help by Katherine Stockett
No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
Up at the Villa by W. Somerset Maugham
The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham
The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
The Bonesetter’s Daughter by Amy Tan
Filed under: children, Events, Newark | Tags: Art, Children's programs, Crafts, pinwheels
Just a quick reminder that our children’s craft is this upcoming Saturday (April 10th) at 11 am. We’ll be making paper pinwheels. Each child will decorate and take home their own pinwheel to enjoy. All supplies will be provided.
Filed under: community, Events, Libraries, Newark | Tags: adults, Business, money, planning, profit
Newark Library is hosting a free workshop on writing an effective business plan on Saturday, 17 April, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Learn the building blocks of an effective business plan with Shannon Penn at Newark Library on Saturday, 17 April. A winning business plan is a must for every business, new or well-known, in every industry. It provides the foundation for profitable growth, raising capital, and communicating with employees, vendors and customers.
Registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk, call Barbara at (510) 795-2627 x20 or e-mail btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org.
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