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CANASTA COMES TO THE LIBRARY. Much simpler and engaging than "Your Grandmother's Game", modern canasta joins the library's roster of weekly instructor-led table games. Give it a try, many across our land are doing so. Mondays @ 9:30 am, beginning Mon June 3
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CAFE NOONER WITH CAROL SIMON LEVIN'S PROGRAM ON "CRAZY DAISY"--FOUNDER OF AMERICA'S GIRL SCOUTS PROGRAM. Of all Carol's engaging programs on American women leaders, this one may be her most colorful. Pictured opposite is Juliette Gordon Low, AKA "Crazy Daisy" who founded The Girl Scouts back in 1912. Her slightly madcap but wholly successful methods sparked a major innovation in American girlhood. Thur, June 20 @ Noon (in the cafe)
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For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell June 3 @ 2PM EST Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid color and visibility, geologic kinship with Earth, and potential as our best hope for settlement, Mars embodies everything that inspires us about space and exploration. For the Love of Mars surveys the red planet's place in the human imagination, beginning with ancient astrologers and skywatchers and ending in our present moment of exploration and virtual engagement.
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Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists– An Author Talk with Freida McFadden
June 13 @ 8PM EDT Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her forthcoming (June 11, 2024) third installment, The Housemaid Is Watching.
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Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell
June 20 @ 2PM EDT Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School.
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Knitting with Eleanor Every Wednesday @ 11am In-Person (No Registration Required)
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Meditation & Mindfulness![](https://www.libraryaware.com/1005/Files/AnonymousDisplayWithCrop/3f02411d-7980-4d46-96c3-eb46dfedaff1?containerHeight=116&containerWidth=121&scaledHeight=116&scaledWidth=106&quality=95&dpi=120&horizontalOffset=7&verticalOffset=0)
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Chair Yoga![](https://www.libraryaware.com/1005/Files/AnonymousDisplayWithCrop/ab507b74-ee06-44d2-bce9-5231f5e1c788?containerHeight=116&containerWidth=142&scaledHeight=116&scaledWidth=116&verticalOffset=0&horizontalOffset=13&quality=95&dpi=120) Every Friday @ 10:30am In-Person (No Registration Required)
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"Good Country People" by Flannery O'Connor Tues, June 4 @ Noon In Person | (No Registration Required) Written copies are available in the library
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Morning Book Club "Murder In Old Bombay" by Nev March Thurs, June 20 @ 11am July advance notice: "Our Souls at Night" by Kent Haraf
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Virtual Evening Book Club "White Teeth" by Zadie Smith Thurs, June 6 @ 7pm There will be no reading in July
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Origami The Japanese art of folding paper, instructor led
Thurs, June 6 @ 10am (upstairs meeting room)
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Virtual French Conversation Group Tues, June 4 @ 7pm
There will be no sessions in July and August
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Sandy's Music Thematic choices from assorted musical genres. The Schumanns-Robert and wife Clara are featured. Fri, June 14 @ Noon In Person | No Registration Required
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ESL - English as a Second Language We now have two classes on two separate dates. Beginning ESL is on Mondays Advanced ESL is on Tuesdays (CLOSED/FULL) Both at 7:15 in the local history room
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MAHJONGG Tuesdays from 12:30-3:30 pm. (CLOSED/FULL) Wednesdays from 12:30-3:30pm. (CLOSED/FULL)
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Bridge Mondays from 11:30-4pm. In person | Walk-in
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Bridge Lessons for Beginners with Chris Regan
Mondays @ 2:30pm There is a $10 fee which is paid to the instructor. The bridge tables are back up on Mondays at 11:30am for interested players. Informal format. The library has a limited supply of decks and experienced players are welcome to bring their own cards and supplies. If interested in attending the 2:30pm beginning learning session please call the instructor at 908-334-7885
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Drop in Computer Help Weekly on Tuesdays from 3-4pm. (No Registration Required)
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Murder by Invitation (1941) June 4 (1941) (67 min.) Not Rated Sarah Padden stars as an eccentric millionairess who invites all of her greedy relatives to her mansion for the weekend to decide who is going to inherit her fortune. Unfortunately, there is murder involved. Wallace Ford is an intrepid reporter who arrives on the scene to investigate. If you are a fan of Agatha Christie, you will enjoy this movie.
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June 11 (1942) (67 min.) Not Rated Edward G. Robinson, Broderick Crawford, and Edward Brophy star as three ex-cons who come up with a scheme to buy a luggage shop but their real motive is to tunnel into the bank next door. They only have one problem – their shop is a great success. This adorable comedy also features Jane Wyman, Jackie Gleason, Anthony Quinn, and Jack Carson.
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Conflict (1945) June 18 (1945) (86 min.) Not Rated Humphrey Bogart is a married engineer who murders his wife as he is in love with her sister. The only fly in the ointment is that Bogie starts seeing his (maybe) dead wife in the flesh. What a dilemma. This film noir also stars Alexis Smith and Sidney Greenstreet.
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Mrs. Pollifax - Spy (1971)
June 25 (1971) (110 min.) Rated G The sublime Rosalind Russell stars as a New Jersey widow who volunteers to works for the CIA. She is sent on an easy mission to Mexico to pick up a certain book but things just don’t go the way they were planned. This was Roz’s last theatrical movie and what a joy it is to watch. Based on the novels by Dorothy Gilman, this film also features Darren McGavin.
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Freud’s Last Session June 7 (2023) (108 min.) Rated PG-13 Anthony Hopkins stars as Sigmund Freud and Matthew Goode stars as C.S. Lewis as the two men meet and debate the existence of God and other relationships. This movie is beautifully filmed and is intellectually stimulating. Nice to have a movie made for grownups.
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Emily June 14 (2022) (130 min.) Rated R Emma Mackay stars as the writer Emily Bronte and this film tells the story of her life experiences that influenced her writing “Wuthering Heights.” The film also features Oliver Jackson-Cohen and was directed by Frances O’Connor.
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Showdown at the Grand June 21 (2023) (92 mon.) Not Rated Terrence Howard stars as a cinephile who owns a movie theater that is being threatened with destruction by corporate developers. This film is an action-comedy that also features John Savage and Dolph Lundgren.
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Bob Marley - One Love June 28 (2024) (107 min.) Rated PG-13 Kingsley Ben- Adir stars as reggae icon Bob Marley as this film tells the story of how he overcame adversity to revolutionize music. It is a compelling and entertaining movie that also features Lashana Lynch and James Norton.
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Cool Critters - presented by The Somerset County Parks Commission Tue, June 11 @ 4:30PM This live animal program offers a unique look at some incredible critters! Register now for your spot for this awesome family program that you won't want to miss!
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Father's Day Craft Thurs, June 13 @ 4:30PM Join Miss Pat for an afternoon craft - perfect for Father's Day!
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Summer Reading Kick-Off Sat, June 15 Drop in craft (all day long)
Join us as we kick off our Summer Reading season!
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Watercolors with Miss Pat is BACK! Thurs, June 20 @ 4:30 PM Join Miss Pat on Thursday June 20th for another round of fabulous art for your 2nd - 8th grader!
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Red Cross Blood Drive Tues, June 25, 11am - 4pm Please contact the Red Cross at www.redcrossblood.org for more information
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