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Here are this week's crafts! Don't forget--we will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday Nov 3, for Election Day.

It’s STEM Week for the kids! For this week’s Grab and Go kit, we will be making Candy Catapults. Supplies include popsicle sticks, rubber bands, spoon and candy. Let us know how your catapults turned out! Contact us to reserve your kit while supplies lasts.

Weekend Watching on HOOPLA: THE WOMEN OF BREWSTER PLACE (hoopladigital.com/my/hoopla) Oprah Winfrey, Jackee Harry, Robin Givens and Cicely Tyson star in this gripping drama about a group of strong-willed women living in the rundown housing project of Brewster Place-a street overflowing with tales of courage and anguish. Patrons may now contact the library to request an appointment for an in-person visit. To schedule your appointment and for details, please call 973-266-7049 (Mon-Fri, 10am-5:30pm; Sat 9am-5pm).

Weekend Reading on HOOPLA: THE ACCIDENTAL HONEYMOON (hoopladigital.com/my/hoopla) What happens in VegasWhen Georgie discovers that her fiancé has been cheating on her, only a few days before her cousin's wedding, her whole world explodes. Facing a romantic trip to Vegas alone, she decides to go out and have some fun but Georgie never expected to wake up wed! And even worse, she can't remember who to. So when gorgeous Jack reveals himself as her husband, she can't believe her luck he'll act as the perfect wedding date! Patrons may now contact the library to request an appointment for an in-person visit. To schedule your appointment and for details, please call 973-266-7049 (Mon-Fri, 10am-5:30pm; Sat 9am-5pm).

Weekend Watching on HOOPLA FAMILY FILMS: 3 NINJAS (hoopladigital.com/my/hoopla) (rated PG) While their friends are spending the summer playing, three young brothers--Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum-- are learning the ways of the ninja from their wise grandfather. Grandpa Mori has taught the boys well. They've trained and practiced and soon it will all pay off. As the boys' FBI agent father, Sam Douglas, closes in on capturing notorious arms dealer and evil ninja master, Hugo Snyder, ...the balance of power shifts when Snyder orders the boys kidnapped and held hostage. Abducting the kids is easier said than done, however, as Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum use their skills to outwit the would be captors. Patrons may now contact the library to request an appointment for an in-person visit. To schedule your appointment and for details, please call 973-266-7049 (Mon-Fri, 10am-5:30pm; Sat 9am-5pm).

Weekend Reading on HOOPLA: IT'S A PUMPKIN! (hoopladigital.com/my/hoopla) When Field Mouse and Squirrel find something big, round, and orange in the middle of the road, it looks kind of familiar. Skunk is positive it's a lamp, and Rabbit thinks it looks like a snack, but no one knows for sure. Luckily, there's one thing they can all agree on: it's the life of the party! Discover all of the ways you can use a pumpkin in this adorable fall adventure. Patrons may now contact the library to request an appointment for an in-person visit. To schedule your appointment and for details, please call 973-266-7049 (Mon-Fri, 10am-5:30pm; Sat 9am-5pm).

Looking for something spooky to read, watch or listen to with the kids this weekend? Check out Hoopla's kid-friendly Halloween collection! Visit https://www.hoopladigital.com/my/hoopla and create a free account with your library card. Search for "Halloween for Kids."

Get cozy and join us for stories, songs, and flannels! Tonight, Ms. L will be reading Creepy Carrots and Nighty Night, Little Green Monster.

Make some seasonal decorations with this week's Grab & Go craft for teens! Your kit contains two miniature pumpkins, paint, paintbrushes, and a candy bar.

Spooky reads and new books in the Children’s Department! Contact us at 973-266-5627 for grab and go or to make an appointment to visit the library.

Wow! We love seeing your craft pictures from our Grab and Go bags. Share your pics with us and we will post them here!

Homework Help and Literacy Lab return to EOPL! Please call the Children's Department at 973-266-5627 to register for an appointment time. One student per appointment. All children 7th grade and younger must have a parent present in the Children's Department. Masks must be properly worn at all times.