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Donate a new book to BOOKS FOR KIDS
Donations accepted until December 15. Help us give the gift of literacy this season. Books for Kids, a statewide program of the NJ Library Association Children's Services Section, wants all children to experience the joy of reading books of their very own! Donation boxes located in both the Adult and Children's sections.
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BTL Anywhere Tuesday, Dec. 1 6:00pm Library staff members are here to help! Learn about our exciting eBook and eAudioBook service and see how easy it is to use. Bring your device and get answers to your questions, including how to download books and magazines, use the Library App, and more. *********************
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Winter Holidays with Judith Krall Russo
Thursday, Dec. 3 7:00 - 8:00 pm Discover how current and ancient cultures celebrate the winter months. Learn about the history, customs, and foods of various winter celebrations including Christmas, the Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Twelfth Night. Presenter: Judith Krall Russo, Food Historian, Speaker, Educator, Consultant This event is sponsored by The Friends of BTL *********************
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Afternoon of Music
December Caroling Monday, Dec. 7 1:00 - 2:00 pm
featuring Ridge High School's A Cappella Choir
Led by Barbara Retzko, Ridge High's Chorale Director
The concert, which is FREE, is open to all. No registration required. Light refreshments. This event is sponsored by The Friends of BTL *********************
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Champagne: An Introduction Thursday, Dec. 10 7:00 - 8:00pm Be an informed consumer -- learn how Champagne is made, and how to buy and enjoy this festive libation! Mark Vogel, a chef, culinary instructor and food writer, offers this introduction to the world of Champagne. (not a tasting!) *********************
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Notables Singers: A Holiday Concert Sunday, Dec. 13 2:00 - 3:00pm
Enjoy a live musical performance of Broadway, Jazz, & Pop favorites to welcome in the winter holidays! Featuring the vocal talents of 15 local women, the Notables was founded in 2004 by Basking Ridge resident Ellen Heffes. Julliard alumna and career musician Barbara Cornelia serves as musical director, and Roberta Smith is the group's accompanist. This event is sponsored by The Friends of BTL ***************************
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Resources for Job Hunters Tuesday, Dec. 15 7:30 - 9:00pm Find out what Bernards Township Library can do to help you with your job search! Join Supervising Reference Librarian, Karen Vaias for a review of resources available at the library and through its website. Use tools to find company contacts, conduct industry and business research, locate job listings, improve computer skills, practice for professional licensing exams, polish resume and cover letters, and more. ***************************
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December Movie Matinee! Thursday, Dec. 17 12:00 Noon
HOLIDAY INN
Enjoy the 1942 cinema classic 'Holiday Inn' starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire as they sing and dance their way into your heart in this sensational musical comedy. Nominated for 3 Academy Awards, this film features 13 holiday songs by famed composer Irving Berlin, including "White Christmas", one of the biggest-selling recordings in music history. Running time is 101 minutes No registration required. Participants may bring lunch or a snack. *********************
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Evening Book Discussion Meets on the first Tuesday of each month Tuesday, Dec. 1 7:30 – 9:00 pm of The Martian Chronicles and Quicker than the Eye, presented in a new trade edition that explores the otherworldly depths of the human soul. 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, Dec. 18 10:00 – 11:00 am TransAtlantic : a novelby Colum McCannA tale spanning 150 years and two continents reimagines the peace efforts of democracy champion Frederick Douglass, Senator George Mitchell and World War I airmen John Alcock and Teddy Brown through the experiences of four generations of women from a matriarchal clan. By the National Book Award-winning author of Let the Great World Spin. 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, Dec. 1 and Dec. 15 10 am - 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, Jan. 8 and Friday, Feb. 12
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Adult Game Day Offered the second Friday of every month Friday, Dec. 11 1:00 – 3:00 pm
We supply the space, the tables, and the chairs....You bring the board or card games to play! Friends welcome too! No registration required.
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Seniors Get Wired Saturdays, Dec. 12 & Dec. 19
11:00 am - Noon Need help "getting wired"? Get one-on-one tech help from one of our teen volunteers! Bring your laptop or device and get answers to your questions about email, social networking, videocalling (Facetime, Skype, etc.), ebooks and more.
No registration required.
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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 3:00-5:00 pm Call in advance for an appointment.
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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