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KINNELON-BUTLER OPTIMISTS MAKE DONATION TO BUTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY 

Recently the Kinnelon-Butler Optimist Club (KBOC) donated $1,450.00 to the Butler Public Library (BPL) children’s department.
A portion of the KBOC donation will sponsor an educational program from “Dinosaurs Rock” on May 28, 2026. 
Look for more details on the Library website! The balance funds will be used to purchase a much needed table for the activities room.

 

Dinosaurs & Paleontology
Sponsored by the Optimist Club: Kinnelon/Butler
When:  Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time:  6:00 – 7:00pm
Ages:  Pre-K – Grade 5
Register on Google Forms
Where:  In the air conditioned Court Room:  Enter through the Library.
Come learn about fossils, dinosaurs and paleontology and discover the giants of Earth’s past with an adventure show, exhibit, and 1 take-home fossil per child.  All participants should register on Google Forms. 

 

Pizza & Paint  
When: July 24, 2026
Time: 6:00- 7:30pm
For Ages:  11 – 14 yrs.
Register on Google Forms or visit the Library to register.
Join us for a slice of pizza and paint a design on canvas. All supplies, pizza, and drinks will be provided by the Library. Register on google forms for this free program. If you need help registering on Google Forms, please call the library at 973-838-3262. If you are no longer able to attend after you sign up for this program, please call the library and let us know.

 

LIBBY by Overdrive Access thousands of e-books and audiobooks via your computer or mobile device! Libby also has 2000+ magazines including popular titles like The New Yorker, The Economist, New Scientist, Cook’s Illustrated, and almost 200 magazines in world languages including Chinese (80+), Japanese (50+), Korean, Russian, Spanish and more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Butler Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month. (No meeting in August) at 6:00 pm in the Reference Room in the Library.  If you would like to attend, please call the Library at:  973-838-3262.
The Butler Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the Reference Room in the Library.  If you would like to attend, please call the Library at:  973-838-3262.

 

 

 

The Friends of the Butler Public Library In-Person Meeting Monday, January 12, 2026 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Join us at the Butler Library for a meeting with your friends and neighbors to talk about how together we can make the Butler Library better for the people in the Butler Community.  If you love the library and you would like to see more good things happening here, meet with us to talk about how we can make it happen. In 2025, the FRIENDS have contributed to the following items or programs for our Library. Circle of Friends Program:  March 19 Staff Computers Intrepid Museum Pass Storm King Museum Pass Morris Museum Pass Jack's Petting Zoo:  June 2025 Ice Cream Truck:  June 2025 First Grade Field Trip (Library Tour & Library Cards) Butler Public Library:  Serving Butler Since 1928 Government funding pays a portion of the Library's yearly operating expenses. We also depend on support from generous individuals like you to help purchase materials for the library, free access to the internet, computers, adult programming, children's story times and programs, furniture and other supplies, and so much more. Your gifts throughout the years helps keep these vital services free for all.  Thank you for your help.The Friends of the Butler Public Library In-Person Meeting
Monday, May 11, 2026
From 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us at the Butler Library for a meeting with your friends and neighbors to talk about how together we can make the Butler Library better for the people in the Butler Community.  If you love the library and you would like to see more good things happening here, meet with us to talk about how we can make it happen.

Butler Public Library:  Serving Butler Since 1928

Government funding pays a portion of the Library’s yearly operating expenses. We also depend on support from generous individuals like you to help purchase materials for the library, free access to the internet, computers, adult programming, children’s story times and programs, furniture and other supplies, and so much more. Your gifts throughout the years helps keep these vital services free for all.  Thank you for your help.

 

 

Hope VanNavigating Hope Van (Parking Lot)  & the HOPE VAN
When: June 4, 2026
Time:  10:00am – 2:00 pm
Services Provided

Here’s what you can do at the Navigating Hope van:


Hope Van
Apply for:

  • SNAP
  • Medicaid
  • General assistance
  • Temporary Assistance for families in need
  • Utility assistance
  • Housing assistance

Get referrals for:

  • EITC (tax credits)
  • WIC (nutritional assistance)
  • Aging services
  • Domestic violence services
  • Veterans’ services
  • Health & wellness services
  • Legal services
  • Mental health
  • Transportation

Navigating Hope Van
Services include:

  • Access to Detox
  • Access to Rehab
  • Access to Mental Health Services
  • Access to Recovery Services
  • Information and Support
  • Free Narcan Training

 

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