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Friday Night at the Opera 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. May 1 Andrea Chenier, Giorando May 8 Manon Lescaut, Puccini May 15 Hansel and Gretel, Humperdink Pay $5/lecture at the door. Any questions, call 908-204-3031 ext. 116
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Spring Monday Afternoon Concert Series Mondays 1:00 - 2:00pm Westminster Hall
Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church 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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From Great Estates to Public Gardens A Master Gardener program Monday, May 4 7:00 - 8:00pm
What may be a surprise to many is that within a short driving distance, there are hundreds of public gardens; most of them are free and offer an incredible variety of plants and designs.
A list of local gardens will be distributed. Presenter: Master Gardener Bill Moran *****************************
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This program is sponsored by The Friends of BTL.
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ANTARCTICA Tuesday, May 12 7:00 - 8:00pm
Enjoy a visually beautiful and informative photo lecture on the world's most southernmost continent. Presenter: Alan Levin, Adventure Photographer. ******************************
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This program is sponsored by The Friends of BTL
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America at War: 1941 - 1945 Thursday, May 21 7:00 - 8:00pm A comprehensive slide, lecture, and music program celebrating American service, sacrifice, honor, and victory. Presented by Professor James P. Kane
(who served as an infantry Captain, USMC) *****************************
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Poetry Writing Workshopwith Dianne Feula
Tuesdays, May 5 & May 12 1:00 - 2:00pm A FREE poetry workshop led by long-time teacher and NJ published poet Dianne Feula. ***************************** Poetry Writing Group Tuesdays, May 19 & May 261:00 - 2:00pm 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. No registration required.
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Evening Book Discussion Meets on the first Tuesday of each month Tuesday, May 5 7:30 – 9:00pm 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, May 20 10:00 – 11:00am Fathers and Sonsby Ivan Sergeevich TurgenevWhen Arkady Petrovich returns home from college, his father finds his naive son fallen under the powerful influence of the ardent young Bazarov, a self-proclaimed nihilist. 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, May 5 and May 19 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, June 12 and Friday, July 10
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Adult Game Day Now offered the second Friday of every month Friday, May 8 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, May 9 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.
"Researching your Revolutionary War ancestors at the David Library of the American Revolution" Tuesday, May 26 6:30 – 8:45pm Librarian Katherine Ludwig will describe the David Library’s holdings, and discuss how to use the Library’s resources to research family history during the Colonial and Revolutionary time periods. 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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