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CAFE NOONER WITH AUTHORS NEV MARCH AND JOAN RAMIREZ, SPEAKING ON "WRITING MYSTERIES, CRIME NOVELS, AND VILLAINS!" Come all ye aspiring writers! Learn tricks of the trade from novelist Nev (Murder in Old Bombay, Peril at the Exposition, The Spanish Diplomat's Secret) and widely published non-fiction writer Joan. Thur, Apr 18 @ Noon (in the cafe)
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Upcoming May Event - Bus Trip to Mid-Town Manhattan in NYC
Mon., May 6 @ 9am Bus will depart the library at 9:00 am and leave NYC at 3:00pm. Drop-Off is at Museum of Modern Art . Cost is $40, payable on the bus, and does not include Museum admission.
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April Friends Event THE FRIENDS OF THE CLARENCE DILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY Cordially invite you to an evening with Harriet Crawley Presenting her new novel “The Translator” Sunday, April 21, 2024 At the Clarence Dillon Public Library 2336 Lamington Road, Bedminster, NJ 5:00pm - Reception Cocktails and Hors d’œuvres 6:00pm - Presentation $65 per person* Books will be sold Proceeds to benefit the library.
Sunday, April 21, 2024 @ 5pm *Pre-registration required. Invitations available at the front desk of the Clarence Dillon Public Library (908) 234-2325 Ext. 0
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A Literary Examination of Power, Love, and Art with Xochitl Gonzalez
Apr 17 @ 8PM EDT Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive, witty examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite. In 1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn’t. By 1998 Anita’s name had been all but forgotten―certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student was preparing her final thesis. On College Hill, surrounded by privileged students whose futures are already paved out for them, Raquel feels like an outsider. Students of color, like her, are the minority there, and the pressure to work twice as hard for the same opportunities is no secret. But when Raquel becomes romantically involved with a well-connected older art student, she finds herself unexpectedly rising up the social ranks. As she attempts to straddle both worlds, she stumbles upon Anita’s story, raising questions about the dynamics of her own relationship, which eerily mirrors that of the forgotten artist.
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VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – Garden State Gangland: The Rise of the Mob in New Jersey LIVE ONLY (will not be recorded) New Jersey is known for many things, from its iconic beaches to delicious fruits and vegetables to “the Mob”. Yes, New Jersey has a rich history as it relates to the Italian Mafia and the many notable figures that called New Jersey home during the twentieth century. Please join us as Scott Deitche, author of “Garden State Gangland: The Rise of the Mob in New Jersey”, will discuss the colorful history of organized crime in New Jersey. The talk will range from Prohibition to the peak of the Mob’s power in Jersey, through more recent events and the influence of the NJ Mafia in popular culture. Figures covered will include Abnzer “Longy” Zwillman, Sam “The Plumber” Decavalcante, Willie Moretti, and Ritchie The Boot Boiardo. Scott M. Deitche is an author specializing in organized crime. His books include Cigar City Mafia: A Complete History of the Tampa Underworld and Garden State Gangland: The Rise of the Mob in New Jersey. He has written articles on organized crime for local and national magazines and newspapers. Scott has been featured on The Discovery Channel, The History Channel, American Heroes Channel, A&E, C-SPAN, Oxygen as well as over 50 national and international news and radio shows. He is a member of The Mob Museum’s Advisory Council. Scott also runs the Tampa Mafia Tours at tampamafia.com. Scott lives in St. Petersburg, FL.
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Knitting with Eleanor Every Wednesday @ 11am In-Person (No Registration Required)
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Meditation & Mindfulness
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Chair Yoga Every Friday @ 10:30am In-Person (No Registration Required)
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Morning Book Club "At Mrs. Lippincote's" by Elizabeth Taylor Thurs, Apr 18 @ 11am In Person | (No Registration Required) May advance notice: "Blood & Ink: The Scandalous Jazz Age Double Murder That Hooked America on True Crime" by Joe Pompeo
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Sandy's Music Thematic choices from assorted musical genres Fri, Apr 26 @ 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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PROF KLOSS ART APPRECIATION Our Good Professor covers "Romanticism in the 19th Century" - Part of a Video Series. Fri Apr 19 @ Noon
In-Person | No Registration Required
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Kiss in the Dark (1949)
Apr 23 (1949) (87 min.) Not Rated RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY David Niven is an exhausted concert pianist who goes to an apartment building he owns to get some rest. He ends up getting caught up in the lives of his eccentric tenants. Also starring jane Wyman, Victor Moore, and Broderick Crawford.
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State Fair (1945) Apr 30 (1945) (100 min.) Not Rated The Frake Family makes their annual pilgrimage to the Iowa State Fair and this visit is filled with romance and prize-winning hogs, mincemeat pies, and most of all wonderful tunes by Rogers and Hammerstein. This charming film stars Vivian Blaine, Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews and Dick Haymes. It is truly a Grand Night for Singing.
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The Independent Apr 19
(2022) (108 min.) Rated R Jodie Turner-Smith stars as a young journalist who uncovers a conspiracy that could change the outcome of a U.S. presidential election. This political thriller boasts a fine cast including Brian Cox, John Cena, Ann Dowd, and Luke Kirby.
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Wish Upon A Star: A Musical Celebration of Disney Animation by Jay Daniels Sat, Apr 27 @ 11AM Families: join us for a great piano performance made especially for the young and young at heart! Jay Daniels will take you on a musical journey with songs from your favorite Disney animated films. You'll hear "When You Wish Upon a Star", "A Whole New World", "Let It Go", “Chim Chim Cher-ee”, and many more! This is a great sing-along event for the whole family!
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Watercolors With Miss Pat Is Back! Thurs, Apr 25 @ 4:30PM (Grades 2-8)
Join Miss Pat for another round of fabulous art for your 2nd - 8th grader! Please register for each session.
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Red Cross Blood Drive Tues., Apr 23, 11am - 4pm Please contact the Red Cross at www.redcrossblood.org for more information
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