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PIANIST MARGARET WACYK ON BEETHOVEN AND WHAT WE MIGHT LEARN FROM HIM. Our Margaret plays Beethoven, late Beethoven works, beautiful and moving ones, composed in a time when he had become completely deaf. Her motivational theme is how we ourselves might capture and harness the hidden benefits of silent moments in our lives, as Beethoven did. When we, like he, stop for a time listening "outside" and turn our ears "inside, developing deeper skills that can improve our body, mind and emotions. Don't miss Margaret's double barreled performance! Sun, May 5 @ 2pm
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CAFE NOONER WITH OUR PHOTO MASTER DAVID SURKS, SHOWING US HOW WE CAN TAKE BETTER PICTURES WITH OUR PHONES. Bring your phone and he'll show you "tricks of the trade" such as angling your phone; intentionally showing partial views; varying your accustomed distance; color and shading considerations, plus more. Thur, May 16 @ Noon (in the cafe)
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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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UPCOMING IN JUNE--WEEKLY CANASTA, INSTRUCTOR LED Starting Monday June 3rd.
Mondays 9:30 - 11:15am
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Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I - An Author Talk with Douglas Brunt May 1 @ 3PM EST Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.
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A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Talk w/ Nina Simon
May 8 @ 7PM EDT You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night.
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Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang
May 21 @ 7PM EDT We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.
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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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"The Enormous Radio" by John Cheever Tues, May 7 @ Noon In Person | (No Registration Required) Written copies are available in the library
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Morning Book Club "Blood & Ink: The Scandalous Jazz Age Double Murder That Hooked America on True Crime" by Joe Pompeo Thurs, May 30 @ 11am June advance notice: "Murder in Old Bombay" by Nev March
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Virtual Evening Book Club "The Visit" by Friedrich Durrenmatt Thurs, May 9 @ 7pm June advance notice: "White Teeth" by Zadie Smith
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Origami The Japanese art of folding paper, instructor led
Thurs, May 2 @ 10am (upstairs meeting room)
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Virtual French Conversation Group Tues, May 7 @ 7pm
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Sandy's Music Thematic choices from assorted musical genres Fri, May 17 @ 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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May 7 (1952) (84 min.) Not Rated Errol Flynn stars in this high adventure swashbuckling pirate film. He is a British Navy sailor who is pretending to be a deserter to infiltrate a pirate stronghold that is giving the British trouble. Maureen O’Hara is a pirate called Spitfire Stevens and Anthony Quinn is here too as a suspicious and unsavory pirate. It is a greatly entertaining romp.
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Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) May 14 (1935) (90 min.) Not Rated The magnificent Charles Laughton stars as a very proper British butler whose aristocratic employer loses him in a poker game to a wily American with a social climbing wife. It is one of those fish out of water scenarios but it is such fun to watch. Also starring Charles Ruggles, Mary Boland, and Roland Young.
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Deception (1946) May 21 (1946) (90 min.) Not Rated Bette Davis shines in this dramatic film set in the world of classical music. Claude Rains is a composer and Pail Henreid is a cellist and they both love Bette. Besides the top-notch cast there is also beautiful classical music.
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Anna and the King of Siam (1946)
May 28 (1946) (128 min.) Not Rated This film is a charming drama about the relationship of an Asian king and the British woman he hires as a teacher for his many children. Based on a true story, this film stars Irene Dunne as Anna and Rex Harrison as the King of Siam. The film also features Linda Darnell, Gale Sondergaard, and Lee J. Cobb. Directed by John Cromwell.
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Ordinary Angels May 3 (2024) (118 min.) Rated PG Hilary Swank stars in this true story of a hairdresser who rallies her entire town to help a widowed father save the life of his sick daughter. This film is quite moving and brings together belief in faith and family. Also starring Alan Ritchson and Emily Mitchell.
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Next Goal Wins May 10 (2023) (104 min.) Rated PG-13 Michael Fassbender stars as a beleaguered soccer coach who is forced to take on the job of coaching the admittedly awful American Samoa National soccer team. This sport comedy-drama is based on a true story.
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Mean Girls May 17 (2024) (112min.) Rated PG-13 This film is a new adaptation of the original movie which is based on the Broadway musical. The new cast includes Renee Rapp, Angourie Rice, Auli’i Cravalho, and, of course, Tina Fey. We all go back to high school in this one.
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Lancaster May 24 (2022) (110 min.) Not Rated DOCUMENTARY This excellent documentary details the story of the World War II Lancaster bombers and the men who flew on them. The cinematography is superb and this film will take you back to the Battle of Britain and the sacrifices made by many young men to defeat fascism.
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Star Wars Drop-In Craft Sat, May 4th (while supplies last) Drop in all day for this special Star Wars-themed craft! In Person | No Registration Required
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Read To A Dog Mon, May 6th and May 20th @ 4:30PM Did you know the library has a monthly program to help children build confidence with reading? With our Read to a Dog program, children from grades 2 and up can practice reading aloud to some very special listeners. Hesitant readers are paired up with certified (and friendly) therapy animals for a fifteen minute reading session. The animals offer children the engagement of an audience without the fear of judgment.
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Special Needs Art Class Wed, May 8th @ 4:30 PM Presented by the Center for Contemporary Art, create a beautiful Mother's Day mixed media painting that any mother will love. Parents/Caregivers must be present during this class. Ages 5-12
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Mother's Day Craft Thurs, May 9th @ 4:30PM (Grades 2-8)
Join us for a Mother's Day craft!
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Red Cross Blood Drive Tues., May 28, 11am - 4pm Please contact the Red Cross at www.redcrossblood.org for more information
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