East Rutherford Library Organizes Summer Reading Program Kickoff Event

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The East Rutherford Memorial Library is kicking off it's summer reading program with "On Your Mark, Get Set … Read!" on Thursday, June 16, with an event that will feature Zumba, healthy snacks and a hula hoop contest.

"Zumba with Miss Paulette" is one of the wellness events of the library's "On Your Mark, Get Set … Read!" event.
Photo Credit: *Maria Russo*

Rachel Martin

05/29/2016 4:00 a.m.

The free event will begin at 1:30 p.m., and activities will promote the theme of fitness, health and wellness. "Zumba with Miss Paulette" will run from 1:30-2:30 p.m.; "Healthy Snacking: a Trail Mix Bar" will be from 2-4 p.m. and a hula hoop contest will begin at 3 p.m.

The "trail mix bar" is a healthy food program and tasting that's sponsored through the Bergen County Department of Health Services and Inserra ShopRite. The hula hoop contest is for kids 5 and up: the other events are for kids of all ages.

Register for the event at large here, for the hula hoop contest in particular here or by calling the library at 201-939- 3930. Online registration begins on Wednesday, June 1.

For any additional questions, contact Children's Librarian Maria Russo at 201-939- 3930 or maria.russo@eastrutherford.bccls.org.

Click here to follow Daily Voice Rutherford and receive free news updates.