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Celebrate National Library Week April 12 - 18, 2015 Every day across the country, libraries open their doors to everyone: students, parents, children, seniors, teachers, writers, artists, job seekers, entrepreneurs, readers, gamers, movie lovers and travel buffs. Head to Bernards Township Library during National Library Week to see all that the Library has to offer you! ************************ KICKOFF THE CELEBRATION WEEK WITH US "COUNTRY STYLE" SUNDAY, APRIL 12th 2:00pm
Nash East is the only "Nashville style" country band in the Tri-State area that plays both Honky Tonk country music and today's country artists, while maintaining the integrity of the roots of country music. Fun for all ages! This event is sponsored by The Friends of Bernards Township Library.
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This series is sponsored by The Friends of BTL.
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BIG SCREEN THURSDAYS Noon - 3:00pm Big Screen Thursdays is a month-long April film series featuring recent releases you may have missed (or wish to see again!) Participants may bring lunch/snack to this FREE event. Apr. 2 Jersey Boys 134 mins.
Apr. 9 The Hundred-Foot Journey 104 mins. Apr. 16 Fury 134 mins. Apr. 23 Interstellar 169 mins. Apr. 30 Birdman 119 mins. Signing up once will register you for the series.
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Spring Monday Afternoon Concert Series Every Monday, Apr. 6 - May 11 1:00 - 2:00pm Westminster Hall Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church
April 6 Ivory & Gold, piano & flute April 13 Elena T. Bird, soprano April 20 Aideen O'Donnell, harpist April 27 Jean & Bill McClelland May 4 Sonic Escape May 11 Sohyun Ahn, piano These concerts, sponsored by Leisure Learning, are FREE and open to all adults. No registration required.
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More Memorable Art Exhibitions with Dr. Barbara Tomlinson Fridays, April 10, 17, 24 & May 1 10:30am - Noon This 4 week art series, which covers the same subject matter that is covered in the 8 week Spring Leisure Learning semester, will focus on recreating some exciting and significant museum exhibitions. To register send $25/resident or $50/non-resident fee to Maureen Norton, Bernards Township Library, 32 S. Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Make your check payable to Leisure Learning and note "Friday Art Series" on the memo line. Your cancelled check will serve as registration confirmation.
Any questions, call 908-204-3031 ext. 116
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Friday Night at the Opera 6 week series with Dr. Robert W. Butts, Director, Baroque Orchestra of NJ Fridays, 7:30 - 9:00pm Evening includes lively commentary and large-screen DVD scenes of the featured opera. Light refreshments included. Apr. 10 La Serva Padrona, Pergolesi Apr. 17 The Magic Flute, Mozart Apr. 24 Il Trovatore, Verdi May 1 Andrea Chenier, Giorando May 8 Manon Lescaut, Puccini May 15 Hansel and Gretel, Humperdink To register send $25 payable to Friends of the Bernards Township Library to Maureen Norton, Bernards Township Library, 32 S. Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Please note "Opera" on the memo line. Your cancelled check will serve as registration confirmation.
You may also pay $5/lecture at the door. Any questions, call 908-204-3031 ext. 116
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This program is sponsored by The Friends of BTL.
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AFRICA Thursday, Apr. 16 7:00 - 8:00pm
Enjoy a visually beautiful and informative photo lecture on the world's second-largest continent. Presenter: Alan Levin, Adventure Photographer.
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April 18 - 25th Presentations on college financing, investing, and financial tips to help ensure your financial future. Join us for these fun and informative programs. College Financing 101 – Joe Roberto Saturday April 18 at 10:00 am for parents and students 7 Habits of Highly Successful Investors Webinar - Morningstar Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 pm Money, Money, Money! – Judy O'Malley Thursday, April 23, 7:00 -8:00 PM for teens Major Investment Errors to Avoid – Eve Kaplan Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 pm
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NJ Audubon's Birding Basics Wednesday, Apr. 29 7:00 - 8:00pm
The New Jersey Audubon, Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Bernardsville, will present this program on America's fastest-growing outdoor pastime.
Learn how to use a field guide, how to choose and use binoculars, and most importantly, how to identify birds.
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Poetry Writing Workshopwith Dianne Feula
Tuesdays, Apr. 7 - May 12 1:00 - 2:00pm A FREE poetry workshop led by long-time teacher and NJ published poet Dianne Feula. Look at what others have written, and experiment with some of the word-shaping options poets have chosen. Writers and lovers of poetry of all levels are invited to join.
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Evening Book Discussion Meets on the first Tuesday of each month Tuesday, Apr. 7 7:30 – 9:00pm (Two books due to March snow cancellation) Orphan Trainby Christina Baker KlineClose to aging out of the foster care system, Molly Ayer takes a position helping an elderly woman named Vivian and discovers that they are more alike than different as she helps Vivian solve a mystery from her past.
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and No Countryby Kalyan RayA tale spanning two centuries and three continents traces the experiences of a young freedom fighter in mid-19th-century Dublin whose best friend and daughter escape the potato famine by moving to America before their respective descendants move toward a fateful convergence. Copies are available at the Adult Circulation Desk. New members always welcome. No registration required.
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Daytime Book Discussion Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month Wednesday, Apr. 15 10:00 – 11:00am Flight Behaviorby Barbara KingsolverTired of living in oppressive poverty, bored housewife Dellarobia Turnbow, on the way to meet a lover, is detoured by a miraculous event on the Appalachian mountainside that ignites a media firestorm that changes her life forever. Copies are available at the Adult Circulation Desk. New members always welcome. No registration required.
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Knit and Crochet Circle Meets regularly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month Tuesdays, Apr. 7 and Apr. 21 10:00am - Noon
Bring your current project. Share tips, techniques and ideas with fellow knitters and crocheters. All are welcome! No registration required.
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Future dates - Mark your calendars now: Friday, May 8 and Friday, June 12
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Adult Game Day Now offered the second Friday of every month Friday, Apr. 10 1:00 – 3:00pm
We provide the space, the tables, the chairs, and the board games too! Scrabble, Rummikub, Monopoly, Chess, Checkers, and more!
No registration required.
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Seniors Get Wired Saturday, Apr. 25 10:30am - Noon
Need help learning about today's
electronic gadgets? Join other users for lively discussion and demonstration by teen volunteers about email, social networking, video calling (Facetime, Skype, etc.), ebooks and more. Bring your laptop or device if you wish. No registration required.
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Family History Interest Group Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Tuesday, Apr. 28 6:30 – 8:45pm The Family History Interest Group provides opportunities for those interested in family history and genealogy to share information and experiences and be more successful in their search. No prior experience in tracing genealogical roots is necessary. No registration required. Coffee served at 6:30pm Meeting from 7:00 – 8:45pm
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Having trouble with today's technologies? Get one-on-one tech help from our teen volunteers!
Bring your own laptop, device or gadget or use one of our computers. Help is available Monday-Friday 3:00-5:00pm and Saturdays Noon - 2:00pm
Call or email Teen Librarian, Karen Andriolo, at 908-204-3031 ext. 4 or kandriolo@bernards.org to make an appointment or just drop in.
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Leisure Learning Spring 2015 Mondays, Mar. 23 - May 11
This continuing education program for adults offers eight Mondays of morning lectures in art, music, literature, history, politics, and current affairs, as well as eight afternoon musical performances. Registrants can attend three of the many program choices offered each Monday for the entire eight week semester. Fees Bernards Township residents - $25 Non-residents - $75 Registrations are still being accepted on Leisure Learning Mondays at the card table at the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church. Any questions,
call 908-204-3031 ext. 116.
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