Virtual Programs for Everyone
Just because the library is physically closed to the public, we haven’t stopped offering programs for you and your family. Our new list of virtual programs via Zoom is listed in our calendar. You will need to register by e-mail to registrations@boontonholmeslibrary.org or contact us during live chat hours, 10-2, Monday-Friday. As always, we look forward to seeing you at the library!
Family Movie Night Friday, May 29: Moana (2017)
An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in her quest to become a master way-finder. Together they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds. Along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she always sought: her own identity. Rated PG.
Back by Popular Demand: Shredding Day
Sunday, June 14, 2-5 p.m. at the Boonton Elks Lodge, 125 Cornelia Street. The Library is once again teaming up with the Boonton Elks Lodge to offer affordable shredding services to the community. Bring your old, confidential documents to be destroyed securely. $5 per paper grocery bag. $10 per banker’s box. Volunteers will be wearing facial coverings, gloves, and will observe social distancing guidelines.
Boonton in Springtime
Amateur Photo Contest
Extended to June 22
Our Scenes of Boonton photo contest was sadly disrupted by the coronavirus, but we’re back with a new photo challenge — Boonton in Springtime. Grab your camera or smartphone, venture out and snap some pix of the signs of spring — social distancing, please! Submit your entry before June 1, 2020 Details and rules may be found here. Model release form here. Submit your art via e-mail to bhpl@boontonholmeslibrary.org.
New at the Library: Hoopla!
We have added Hoopla to our inventory of online resources — 1000s of streaming movies, music, ebooks and audiobooks at your fingertips. It’s easy — just have your library card number and an e-mail address ready, click on the icon above, and start reading, watching, or listening!
Boonton Times Online Initiative!
We are looking for donations to help us make our treasure trove of digitized copies of The Boonton Times available online to our patrons. This fabulous resource of the town’s local newspaper dates back to 1872. Find obituaries, stories and ads which capture the spirit of this great old town. Donations in any amount are gratefully accepted.