Community Calendar

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• Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m.: Wednesday Movie Matinee “The Lost City.” A reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model is swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them in a cutthroat jungle adventure.

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• Adult Book Club meets the first Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. or the second Monday of the month at noon. Call George Galuschak at (201) 391-5090 or write george.galuschak@montvale.bccls.org and provide your name, telephone number, and BCCLS Library bar code number.

• Thursday, Feb. 2 at 1:30 p.m.: Little Learners Preschool Fun. Stories, activities, and more.

Ages 3 and older experience this class on their own, but donʼt worry, grownups, you will be just on the other side of the door. Registration required.

• Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m.: ChessWired will continue to offer kids chess classes twice a month in February. No experience or supplies are needed. Grades 3 and older. Registration required for each class.

• Thursdays, Feb. 2 & 16 at 7:30 p.m.: Adult Chess. Whether you want to learn the basics of chess or improve your in-game strategy, this adult program is for you. Materials supplied. Register for as many sessions as you want.

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•Mondays in January and February at 11:30 a.m.: Yoga. All levels welcome. Please register with payment at the library.

• Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m.: Story Time with Miss Renee

• Thursday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m.: Story Time with Miss Renee

• Friday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m.: Virtual Crafts with Miss Renee. Pick up a craft bag at the library.

• Friday, Feb. 3 at 10:30 a.m.: Mahjong. All welcome, drop in.

• Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m.: Virtual Story Time with Miss Eileen

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•Monday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m.: Baby Time: Ages 0–2. Come listen to stories and sing songs with Miss Rebecca. At 4 p.m.: YarnWrapped Letters: For 4th grade and up. Make a cardboard-wrapped letter for decoration or as a gift for someone else.

• Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 1 p.m.: Movie Matinee: “Amsterdam.” Tuesdays at 10 a.m.: Story time: Ages 2–3 Song, movement, and stories

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• Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m.: Winter Storytime for ages 2–5. Great stories with fun songs and coloring.

• Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 1 p.m.: Alphabet Storytime: For ages 3–5. Hear great stories and enjoy fun songs while learning about a letter of the alphabet. Includes a themed craft. At 4 p.m.: Childrenʼs Bingo: For River Vale residents in grades 1–5 Play bingo for a chance to win a prize! Registration required. At 6 p.m.: Snowflake Suncatcher: Paint a snowflake suncatcher. Open to River Vale residents 18 and older. Registration required.

• Thursday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m.: Movie Club: “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962). Watch first, meet later group. Pick up a copy of the movie from the library and watch at your own convenience, then meet at the library on the first Thursday morning of the month for a lively discussion with light refreshments. Register to reserve a seat. At 1:30 p.m.: Chair Yoga: Seats are first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes prior to scheduled class time. River Vale residents receive priority.

• Thursdays at 3:45 p.m.: Preschool story time: Ages 3–5, Song, movement, and stories.

•Friday, Feb. 3 at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime with a Twist. Ages 6 months to 4 years. Storytime and Yoga by Miss Shelley from Every Little Thing Yoga. Fridays at 10 a.m: First Friends: For infants and toddlers up to 2 years. Rhyme, songs

Give to ‘Soup’r Bowl’

Sunday, Feb. 12

NJSFWC/GFWC The Womanʼs Club of Westwood is collecting soup on Soupʼr Bowl Sunday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Nicholas Markets Fresh Grocer in Washington Township. The soup will be distributed to the local food pantries. All donations of soup, packaged or canned, will be greatly appreciat- ed by those in need. and story time. At 1 p.m.: Rebellion and Redcoats:American Revolution: John Van Vliet presents on the American Revolution from the British perspective.

The Womanʼs Club of Westwood is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Womenʼs Clubs, an international womenʼs organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. For more info, call (201) 916-1580.

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• Annual Bookmark Contest

Until Monday, Feb.13. Pick up an entry form at the library or print one at home. A winning entry will be chosen from each grade and made into a bookmark and made available at the library. There will also be a prize for winning entries. Winners will be invited to bring friends and family to a ceremony on March 1 at 6:30 p.m.

• Monthly Teen Craft PickUp: Registered participants will receive an email to pick up their bookmark kits. Anyone can watch along with the craft video, which is conveniently available on our website and social media.

• Tuesday, Jan. 31: After School Zone. Teen Tuesdays: In the Community Room after school until 4:30 p.m. No meeting Feb. 21. A combination of Nintendo Switch gaming, crafts, games, and snacks. Drop in.

•Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 3:45 p.m.: Crafts to Share:Beaded Heart Sculpture. Registration required.

• Thursday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m: Chair Yoga: Largely chair based poses for all abilities. At noon: Advanced Chair Yoga. Chair poses as well as more standing poses and some mat based poses on the ground depending on the class. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Tech Assistant: Learn basic computer skills, how to use eBooks and e-audiobooks, how to send pictures from your phone to a friend or wireless printer, and other helpful things to stay connected and productive. Convenient one-to-one lessons.

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• Monday, Jan. 30–Feb. 27, Book Buddies.

• Wednesdays in January, 10:30 to 11 a.m.: Peek-a-Book Story Time helps your child get to know sounds, words, and language, and develop early literacy skills.

• Friday, Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m.: Sensory Storytime: Up to age 5: Register online.

• Thursdays, Feb. 2, March 2, April 6 and May 11 at 3:45 p.m. Anime Club grades 6–12.