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September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Make sure everyone in your family has their own "smartest card."
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Mondays, Sept. 21 - Nov. 16 (no session Oct. 12)
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 Pre-registration is required. Registration brochures have been mailed out. Additional registration brochures are available
For more information call 908-204-3031 ext. 116.
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Go, van Gogh! An Armchair Art Tour Wednesday, Sept. 9 7:00 - 8:00pm Pastor and painter Vincent van Gogh produced more than 2,000 works of art in the last decade of his life. Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo that, as he had no children, he viewed his paintings as his progeny. This photo lecture will explore some of these 'brillant children', especially those at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Presenter: Dr. Michael Norris is a former museum educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. *****************************
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How to Choose a Financial Advisor Thursday, Sept. 10 7:00 - 8:00pm Choosing the proper advisor is vital to financial health. Learn how to find a financial professional who best suits your needs. Learn about the different professional designations, how to research potential advisors, what questions to ask and what to look out for over the course of a relationship with your advisor. Presenter: Devanshu L. Modi, is a former Deputy Attorney General, assigned to represent the New Jersey Bureau of Securities. *****************************
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Adult Chair Yoga Friday, Sept. 11 10:30 - 11:15am Chair yoga is a safe and effective way to offer yoga to any age and level of health or mobility. Enjoy a FREE introduction to chair yoga! A 45 minute session of guided relaxation, breathwork, and seated stretching/poses. All poses can be modified based on your level of mobility. Facilitator: Pamela Nixon, Certified yoga instructor *****************************
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Rainforest Thursday, Sept. 17 7:00 - 8:00pm Rainforests are extremely important in the ecology of the Earth. Take a virtual trip to the tropics of the Costa Rican rainforest and learn about the many species of plants and animals that live there. Presenter: Christa Wood, Naturalist at the Somerset County Park Commission's Environmental Education Center. *****************************
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One Fine Tapestry: A Carole King Tribute Sunday, Sept. 20 2:00 - 3:00pm
Enjoy a live musical performance by Gerard and Diane Barros, as they salute the legendary songwriter Carole King, featuring some of her great solo hits as well as classics she wrote for the Drifters, the Shirelles, the Beatles, the Chiffons, the Monkees, James Taylor, and others. This event is sponsored by The Friends of BTL ***************************
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Fall Monday Afternoon Concert Series Every Monday, Sept. 21 - Nov. 16 (no concert October 12) 1:00 - 2:00pm Westminster Hall Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church Sept. 21 Mostly Motown, Rhonda Denet/SFS Trio Sept. 28 Lerner Tribute, Jean & Bill McClelland Oct. 5 Madison String Quartet Oct. 19 Claire Stadtmueller, soprano Oct. 26 Radiance Chamber EnsembleNov. 2 The Jan Findlay Trio Nov. 9 Soyhun Ahn, piano Nov. 16 Ivory & Gold These concerts, sponsored by Leisure Learning, are FREE and open to all adults. No registration required. ****************************
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Poetry Writing Workshopwith Dianne Feula
Tuesdays, Sept. 22 - Nov. 10 1:00 - 2:00pm A FREE 8-week 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. Signing up once will register you for the series. *****************************
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The History of Quilting in America and Modern Quilts Thursday, Sept. 24 7:00 - 8:00pm You don't need to be a sewer or quilter to enjoy this talk! State Quilt Guild of New Jersey member Gail Small will discuss the history of quilting, how it changed over time, and how those changes affected the women who quilted. Sample quilt blocks that represent the different eras in history will be displayed, as well as some of Gail’s own quilts that have modern and unique designs. ******************************
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BTL Anywhere Monday, Sept. 28 7:00pm 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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The World of Wine: An Introduction Tuesday, Sept. 29 7:00 - 8:00pm Mark Vogel, a chef, culinary instructor and food writer, offers this introduction to the world of wine (not a tasting!). Be an informed consumer -- and learn about buying wine, reading the label, storing, decanting, tasting and cooking with wine.You'll also learn a bit about the famous wine-producing regions. **************************
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Evening Book Discussion Meets on the first Tuesday of each month Tuesday, Sept. 1 7:30 – 9:00pm Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journeyby Candice MillardA stirring narrative of a real-life adventure chronicles the 1914 expedition of Theodore Roosevelt into the unexplored heart of the Amazon basin to explore and map the little-known region surrounding a tributary called the River of Doubt, detailing the dangerous conditions they faced--white-water rapids, starvation, illness, jungle menaces, and Indian attacks--to accomplish their goal. Copies are available at the Adult Circulation Desk. New members always welcome. No registrations required.
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Daytime Book Discussion Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month Wednesday, Sept. 16 10:00 – 11:00am Just Kidsby Patti SmithAn artist and musician recounts her romance, lifetime friendship and shared love of art with Robert Mapplethorpe, in an illustrated memoir that includes a colorful cast of characters, including Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg, Andy Warhol, William S. Burroughs and more. Copies are available at the Adult Circulation Desk. New members always welcome. No registrations required.
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Knit and Crochet Circle Meets regularly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month Tuesdays, Sept. 1, Sept. 15 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 : Friday, Oct. 9 Friday, Nov. 13
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Adult Game Day Offered the second Friday of every month Friday, Sept. 11 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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Family History Interest Group Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Tuesday, Sept. 22 6:30 - 8:45pm Genealogy - It's Not a Tree or a Chart, It's a Story Genealogist Maureen Wlodarczyk will explain how to take a family tree chart and layer on historical context (social, economic, religious, military and other aspects) of the times in which ancestors lived in order to enrich and give dimension to our family stories. 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 1:00 - 3:00pm
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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Friday Night at the Opera 5 week series with Dr. Robert W. Butts, Director, Baroque Orchestra of NJ Every Friday in October 7:30 - 9:00pm Evening includes lively commentary and large-screen DVD scenes of the featured opera. **Light refreshments included** Oct. 2 Don Pasquale, Donizetti Oct. 9 Don Carlos, Verdi Oct. 16 I Pagliacci, Leoncavallo Oct. 23 Der Rosenkavalier, Strauss Oct. 30 Carmen, Bizet 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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BIG SCREEN THURSDAYS Noon - 3:00pm Big Screen Thursdays is a month-long October film series featuring recent releases you may have missed (or wish to see again!) Participants may bring lunch/snack. Oct. 1 Big Eyes, 2014 PG-13/106 mins.
Oct. 8 Selma, 2014 PG-13/128 mins. Oct. 15 Woman in Gold, 2015 PG-13/109 mins. Oct. 22 Wild, 2014 R/115 mins. Oct. 29 Still Alice, 2014 PG-13/101 mins. Signing up once will register you for the series. *****************************
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The State of the Arts in our Nation's Capital with Dr. Barbara Tomlinson Fridays, October 2, 9, 16, & 23 10:30am - Noon This 4 week art series, which covers the same subject matter that is covered in the Fall Leisure Learning semester, will focus on a different museum each week exploring the State of the Arts in Washington, DC. 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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