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Saturday, March 21 is NJ Makers Day The Bernards Township Library will participate in this inaugural event to celebrate and share maker culture. Event Happenings: Keynote Speaker/Cory Booker (Virtual) 10:30am Keynote Speaker/Cory Doctorow (Virtual) 12:30pm Drop In Craft - All ages 10:30am - Noon DIY Lightbulb - Gr. 5-12 11:30 - 12:30pm Tinkering Demonstrations Noon - 2:00pm Maker Resources 2:00 - 3:00pm
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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 Pre-registration is required. Registration brochures have been mailed out. Additional registration brochures are available via download on our webpage or for pickup at the library. For more information call 908-204-3031 ext. 116.
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Planning Your Vegetable Garden Monday, Mar. 2 7:00 - 8:00pm
Wing-Yee Pavlosky, Master Gardener of Morris County, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, will discuss the key issues and choices in planning, planting, and caring for your garden. Q&A included.
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This event is sponsored by The Friends of BTL.
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Julia Says "Bon Appetit" Sunday, Mar. 8 2:00 - 3:00pm
Julia Child was an American cook, author, and television personality who introduced French cuisine and cooking techniques to America. Enjoy this one-woman show by talented performer Linda Kenyon.
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This event is sponsored by The Friends of BTL.
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Mozart at the Movies Thursday, Mar. 12 7:00 – 8:30pm It's no surprise that Mozart's music appears in more than 550 movies. This program presented by Mozart expert, Catherine Sprague, will offer clips from famous films, followed by the real story behind the music and why Mozart wrote the work.
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This program is free and all are welcome to attend.
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Start, Manage, and Grow Your Business Using ReferenceUSA (Webcast)
Monday, Mar. 16 3:00 – 4:00pm Calling all entrepreneurs and business owners! Learn how to use ReferenceUSA to support your business strategy.
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Spring Monday Afternoon Concert Series Every Monday, Mar. 23 - May 11 1:00 - 2:00pm Westminster Hall Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church March 23 Simple Gifts March 30 Light Opera of New Jersey 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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Knight Life Thursday, Mar. 26 7:00 - 8:00pm
An Armchair Art Tour. See how medieval knights practiced for war and enjoyed the pleasures of peace through masterpieces of the Morgan Library & Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The Cloisters.
Presenter: Dr. Michael Norris is a former museum educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Poetry Writing Group Tuesdays, Mar. 3, 10, 17 1:00 - 2:00pm Read and write a variety of poetry with a supportive friendly group. No registration required. Poetry Writing Workshop with Dianne Feula
Tuesdays, Mar. 24 - May 12 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.
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Evening Book Discussion Meets on the first Tuesday of each month Tuesday, Mar. 3 7:30 – 9:00pm 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 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, Mar. 18 10:00 – 11:00am 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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Knit and Crochet Circle Meets regularly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month Tuesdays, Mar. 3 and Mar. 17 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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The Knitting Doctor is back! Tuesdays, Mar. 3 & Mar. 17 1:00 – 3:00pm **APPOINTMENT NECESSARY**
Sammi Sherwin, experienced knitter & Craft Yarn Council of America Certified Knitting Instructor, returns to offer FREE one-on-one help with knitting problems in 30 minute sessions. Please sign up for a specific date and time by calling the Library's Circulation Desk 908-204-3031 ext.117
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Future dates - Mark your calendars now: Friday, Apr. 10 and Friday, May 8
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Adult Game Day Now offered the second Friday of every month Friday, Mar. 13 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, Mar. 14 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, Mar. 24 6:30 – 8:45pm Featured Speaker: Sara Weissman "Genealogy Photobooks Is this a project for you?"
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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This series is sponsored by The Friends of BTL.
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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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More Memorable Art Exhibitions with Dr. Barbara Tomlinson Fridays, April 10, 17, 24 & May 1 10:30am - Noon This four 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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6 week Opera Series with Dr. Robert W. Butts, Director, Baroque Orchestra of NJ Fridays, 7:30 - 9:00pm Evening includes lively commentary and large-screened DVD scenes of 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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