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October 2014 | www.BernardsLibrary.org
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One More September Event! Resources for Job Hunters
Career Forum Tuesday, Sept. 30 7:30 - 9:00 pm Discover new resources to help you with your job search. Find contacts, conduct industry research, locate jobs, improve computer skills, practice for professional exams, polish resume and cover letters, and much more. For more information, call 908-204-3031 ext. 4
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Every Monday, until Nov. 10 (no concert Monday, Oct. 13) 1:00 – 2:00 pm Westminster Hall, Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church. Sept. 29 Sohyun Ayn in concert, pianoOct. 6 Peter & Karole Lewis, Eastern Opera Co. Oct. 20 Harmonium Choral Society Oct. 27 Madison String Quartet Nov. 3 Moonlight Duo Nov. 10 Ivory & Gold, piano & flute
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These concerts are free and all adults are welcome to attend. No registration required.
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Poetry Writing Workshop Series with Dianne FeulaTuesdays, Sept. 30 - Nov. 4 1:00 – 2:00 pm 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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Fall theme: Men, Women, and Society Thursdays, Noon - 3:00 pm
Enjoy an expertly-selected film with discussion, insider information, and commentary by Dr. Kalyan Ray. Oct. 2 La Dolce Vita, 1960, 174 minutes Oct. 9 The Lunchbox, 2013, 104 minutes Oct. 16 Wadjda, 2012, 98 minutes Oct. 23 The Invisible Women, 2013, 111 minutes Oct. 30 Philomena, 2013, 98 minutes Nov. 30 The Grand Budapest Hotel, 2014, 100 minutes Signing up for first session will register you for the series.
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Participants may bring lunch or a snack. This program is FREE and all adults are welcome to attend.
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Fridays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30 am - Noon
This series will focus on only a few artists and dig deeper into fewer works. It's an emerging movement called "Slow Art". The works will span 10 centuries of western art and although superficially they would not seem to have anything in common, together one can discern connecting threads and themes. 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.
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Any questions, call 908-204-3031 ext. 116
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Fridays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm Enjoy lively commentary and large-screen DVD scenes from the operas discussed. Oct. 10 Macbeth, Verdi Oct. 17 Gotterdammerung, Wagner Oct. 24 Salome, Strauss Oct. 3 Pelleas et Melisande, Debussy Nov. 7 A Streetcar Named Desire, Previn
Register at the Circulation Desk or mail your check for $25 made payable to The Friends of the Bernards Township Library. Mail checks to Maureen Norton, Bernards Township Library, 32 S. Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
You may also pay $5/lecture at the door. Any questions, call 908-204-3031 ext. 116.
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This program is free and all are welcome to attend.
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Greece with Alan Levin Thursday, Oct. 2 7:00 – 8:00 pm Adventurer photographer Alan Levin will offer a visually beautiful and informative program. Learn all about the country located at the crossroads of Europe, Western Asia, and Africa: with the Aegean Sea to its east, the Ionian Sea to its west, and the Mediterranean Sea to its south.
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BTL Anywhere How to Access Your Library On The GoTuesday, Oct. 7 7:00 – 9:00 pm Learn how to: Install our mobile app Download eBooks & eMagazines Renew, reserve, and research Sign up for events Get homework help & much more!
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Versailles and its Music with Catherine Sprague Wednesday, Oct. 8 7:00 – 8:30 pm
A night of French baroque music and opulent architecture. A multi-media presentation that covers the history of Versailles and the music from early French baroque up through Mozart and Gluck. Included in the presentation is video from a documentary on Louis XIV plus a virtual tour of the Royal chapel at Versailles.
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This event is sponsored by The Friends of BTL
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Historic Haunts of Somerset and Hunterdon Counties Tuesday, Oct. 21 7:00 – 8:30 pm What ghosts roam within the historic sites and buildings of Central New Jersey? How accurate are the traditional stories? Historic Haunts delivers a rich mix of factual history and the sound investigation of ghostly phenomena.
Presenter: Gordon Thomas Ward, NJ author of "Ghosts of Central New Jersey: Historic Haunts of Somerset Hills"
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Halloween Movie Fun!
Thursday, Oct. 30 7:00 pm GHOSTBUSTERS
Enjoy the classic 1984 supernatural comedy film about eccentric parapsychologists in New York City who start a ghost-catching business. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Running time is 107 minutes ALL AGES WELCOME No registration required.
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Evening Book Discussion Meets on the first Tuesday of each month Tuesday, Oct. 7 7:30 – 9:00 pm Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft ShelleyThis new edition of the classic 19th century gothic horror tale about a mad scientist and his living, breathing creation is one of six titles in a series of classic horror tales hand-picked by award-winning director Guillermo del Toro.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 monthWednesday, Oct. 15 10:00 – 11:00 amThe Greater Journey: Americans in Paris (Part 1 & 2) by David G. McCulloughThe best-selling author of 1776 tells the story of the generations of American artists, writer, and doctors who traveled to Paris--the intellectual, scientific, and artistic capital of the western world; fell in love with the city and its people; and changed America through what they learned there.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, Oct. 7 and Oct. 21 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, November 14 and Friday, December 12
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Adult Game Day Now offered the second Friday of every month Friday, October 10 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 Saturday, Oct. 11 10:30 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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All are welcome at this FREE program.
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Family History Interest Group Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Tuesday, Oct. 28 6:30 – 8:45 pm
Tonight's Speaker: Dave Marr on "Nuggets are Often Hidden in Probate Records"
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.
Coffee served at 6:30 pm Meeting from 7:00 – 8:45 pm
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Gadget Help from our "Tech Teens" 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 from 3:00-5:00 pm and Saturdays from 1:00-3:00 pm.
Call or email Teen Librarian, Karen Olivari, at 908-204-3031 ext. 4 or kolivari@bernards.org to make an appointment or just drop in.
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Volunteer Opportunity! The Friends of the Bernards Township Library is in need of new members. Join a dedicated and enthusiastic group to help plan fundraising, provide publicity and advocacy, and establish policies. Next meeting: Monday, November 3 7:00 pm
For more information, leave your contact information at the adult circulation desk.
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