Township library hosts flamenco dance, book sale

The Bloomfield Township Public Library is hosting a flamenco dance performance at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, and its Second Saturday book sale on Saturday, February 11.

Compañeros de Flamenco will present a dance performance at the library's Community Room on Saturday, February 4 at 2 p.m. Compañeros de Flamenco is a group of dancers that bring the vibrant flamenco music of Spain to life with colorful costumes and intricate footwork telling the story of Spain’s multicultural heritage. This local dance group brings a broad range of experience in different styles of music and dance from classical to folk dance.

All ages are welcome at a family-friendly performance, and no registration is required. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

On Saturday, February 11, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Friends of the Library will hold their Second Saturday book sale. Friends members can shop the sale early, from 10-11 a.m., and memberships are available at the door.

The sale, which takes place on the lower level of the library, includes thousands of books and audiovisual materials for users of all ages and interests. There are more than 50 categories in materials. This sale features a large selection of knitting books, as well as foreign language fiction and nonfiction for adults and children.

Visa, MasterCard, and debit cards are accepted with a $15 minimum purchase. For the safety of visitors and volunteers, masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged.