Library News & Events
January 2023
 
Library Hours
M - Th: 10 - 9 | Fri - Sat: 10 - 5 | Sun: 1 - 4
 
Visit www.dillonlibrary.org for inclement weather, closings or delay announcements.
 
General Announcements
 
 NEW! More places to use your Clarence Dillon Public Library card!
 
The Clarence Dillon Public Library now has reciprocal
borrowing with all eleven locations of the Somerset County Library System.  Our patrons can borrow physical
items from these libraries.
 
All you need to do is present your library card.
 
 
 
 
 
The New Year brings three new programs to the Library:
 
Chair Yoga with Patricia, Friday mornings at 10:30 beginning Friday, January 6th.
 
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New program at the Dillon Public Library, Bedminster NJ
 
"Improve your English", a weekly class for foreign-born adult residents who wish to
improve their English. Participants must have a basic reading and writing knowledge
of the language. The instructor will be Peter Tol, an
experienced ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher.
Classes will be held every Tuesday night from 7.15 to 8.45 p.m at the Library. Free.
For more information call Marie Crenshaw at the Library, phone 908 234 2325, X 116.
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The long awaited return of our beloved Art lecturer Prof Kloss. He'll resume
his monthly video lectures on Friday, January 27th at Noon.
 
 
Holiday Closures 
 
 
The Library will be closed Monday, January 16th for Martin Luther King observance.
 
Even though our building is closed, we are always open with our eLibrary. Please visit the Cloud Library for ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, and movies. All you need is your Clarence Dillon Library Card and your PIN which is the last four digits of your card.
 

All virtual events and some in-person events require registration.
 
EBOOKS, DOWNLOADABLE AUDIOS, AND MOVIES
 
Cloud Library App now has movies! Use the same App for ebooks, audiobooks and over 2000 films. There is no limit on how many you can watch a month and all you need is your library card and a PIN. The PIN is the last four digits of your library card number. 
 
January's Sunday Programs
 


 
DREW UNIVERSITY FINE ARTS GRAD STUDENT MALLORY MORTILLARO RECOUNTS HER DISCOVERY OF A LONG MISSING RODIN SCULPTURE IN MADISON'S TOWN HALL: Live/In Person Presentation.
 
Mallory had taken special notice of a generally ignored sculpture in a shadowed corner of the large room. She sensed it might possibly be by August Rodin, France's greatest sculptor. In concert with the Paris Rodin Museum's curator her authentication proved correct!.. to the astonishment of Madison's Town Fathers and to the great delight  of the New York Times who featured the astounding art news on its front page. The sculpture is now on prominent display in the Philadelphia Art Museum and Mallory, an accomplished speaker, is on the lecture circuit!
 
Sunday, January 22 @ 2pm
 
In Person | Register Here
 

 
FRED MILLER ON GEORGE GERSWIN: Live/In Person Concert.
 
Too long absent from our library, Fred will do George Gershwin--America's greatest musician--as only Fred can do it, with his wonderful playing and singing  and anecdoting. Gershwin still towers over American music: his countless popular songs, his orchestral rhapsodies and ballets and musicals, his legendary pianism and charm. Fertile ground indeed for Fred. Don't miss out!
 
Sunday, January 29 @ 2pm 
 
In-Person | Register Here
 
Upcoming Live Virtual Author Talks with Bestselling Authors
Can't make the live event? All author talks are recorded and
can be viewed at a later date of your choosing.
 


 
Decluttering to Start Your New Year: Author Talk with Dana K. White

January 17 @ 2PM EDT
 
Bestselling Author of Organizing for the Rest of Us and Decluttering at the Speed of Life
 
See More and Register
xkcd Webcomic and What if? Series Creator : Author Talk with Randall Munroe

January 31 @ 2PM EDT
 
New York Times bestselling author of What If? and How To and the hugely popular webcomic xkcd

See More and Register
 
Women's Forum
 
 
We begin the year in the art world, with an impressive two-part documentary series on The Impressionists. The documentary cleverly uses live action scenes and locations, with commentary by art historians, to weave together the stories and the documented material.
 
Our January event will be held virtually (in Zoom).
 
On Thursday, January 19 @ 11am
 
Register for the events at womensforumusa@gmail.com
 
 
Weekly Programs
Yoga
 
Every Monday @ 9am (Virtual)
Register Here
Knitting with Eleanor
 
Every Wednesday @ 11am
In-Person (No Registration Required)
Meditation & Mindfulness
 
Every Wednesday at 7:15pm (Virtual)
Register Here
Yoga
 
Every Thursday @ 9am (Virtual)
Register Here
Book Clubs
Morning Book Club
 
"Life and Death in Shanghai" by Nien Cheng
 
Thurs, January 19 @ 11am
 
Register Here
 
February advance notice: "Travels With My Aunt" by Graham Greene
 
There are a limited number of meeting books available in paperback. Please email ref@dillonlibrary.org for more information.
 
Additional Library Programs

 
Sandy's Music
 
Thematic choices from assorted musical genres, fun times as always.
 
Fri.,  January 20 @ Noon
 
In-Person (No Registration Required)
 
 
PROF KLOSS ART APPRECIATION
 
Topic is "Inside Vermeer, Velasquez, Rembrandt"
 
Fri., January 27 @ Noon
 
In-Person - On Video (No Registration Required)
CHAIR YOGA WITH PATRICIA
 
Every Friday @ 10:30
 
In-Person (No Registration Required)
MAHJONG
 
Every Wednesday from 12:30-3:30pm.
 
In Person | Walk-in
 
Beginner or need a refresher? Contact the library at 908-234-2325 ext. 0.
Bridge
 
Every Monday, 11:30-2:30pm.
 
In person | Walk-in
 
Bridge Lessons for Beginners with Chris Regan

Every Monday @ 2pm
 
There is a $10 fee which is paid to the instructor. 

 
Drop-In Computer Help
 
Weekly on Tuesday from 3-4pm
 
(No registration required).
Improve Your English

Weekly on Tuesday from 7:15-8:45pm
 
Your Instructor: Peter Tol 
Tuesday Night at the Movies
 
ALL SCREENINGS BEGIN AT 6:45PM
 
 
No registration required
 
After The Thin Man 
 
JAN 17
 (1936) (112 min.) Not Rated
 
William Powell and Myrna Loy are back as Nick and Nora Charles who have returned home to San Francisco hoping for a quiet New Year when there is (of course) a murder. Nick has to get involved to solve the crime with Nora’s help.  This film features a very young Jimmy Stewart and Asta.
Across The Pacific
 
JAN 24
(1942) (97 min.) Not Rated
 
Humphrey Bogart stars as an American spy who sets sail on a Japanese ship as there is intrigue and double crosses as someone is plenty interested in the security plans for the Panama Canal. Mary Astor and Sydney Greenstreet are also on board but are they friend or foe?  Directed by John Huston.
 
The Train

JAN 31
(1964) (133 min.) Not Rated
 
Burt Lancaster stars as a French station manager who works with the Resistance during World War II to prevent a train carrying French art masterpieces from leaving the country.  Also starring Paul Scofield and Jeanne Moreau and based on a true event.
 
Friday Movies - Contemporary
ALL SCREENINGS BEGIN AT 1:30PM
 
 
No registration required.
 
GiGi & Nate

JAN 20
(2022) (114 min.) Rated PG-13
 
Charlie Rowe stars a s young man who is a quadriplegic whose life turns around when he gets an unlikely service animal.  This is a sweet and uplifting film that also features Marcia Gary harden and Jim Belushi.
Ticket To Paradise

JAN 27
(2022) (104 min.) Rated PG-13
 
Julia Roberts and George Clooney star as a divorced couple who travel to Bali to try to stop their daughter’s wedding. This film is a nice romantic comedy with beautiful scenes of Bali which we need at this time of year.
Kids & Teens Programs

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Cinderella Cinderella

Sat, Jan 21st @ 1 pm
All ages. In-person. Must register.
 
Join our friends from Trilogy Repertory for a live, interactive theatre experience.
Register Here
Kids Terrarium Workshop

Tues, Jan 31st @ 4 pm
All ages. In-person. Must register.
 
Learn all about terrariums and build your own in this indoor gardening program.
 
Register Here
Gingerbread Fun @ the Library!

 
Skyler points out the beautiful gingerbread house as her proud parents Cheryl and Ryan look on.
 
 
 
Click Here to see the entire Children's Newsletter
Museum Passes
If you are ready to get out and go, the library offers free admission passes to the following museums:
 
  • American Museum of Natural History
  • The Frick Collection
  • Morris Museum
  • Morven House & Garden
  • USGA Museum
  • Museum of the American Revolution *NEW*
Be sure to check their website for operating hours and appointments if needed
 
Thank You Friends!


 
A special "Thank You!" and heartfelt gratitude to the Friends of the Clarence Dillon Library for their generosity and support of our excellent library programs.
 
Local Resource Links & Information
Red Cross Blood Drive

Tues., January 24, 11am - 4pm
 
Please contact the Red Cross at www.redcrossblood.org for more information
Bedminster Township | Far Hills Borough
 
 
Clarence Dillon Public Library
2336 Lamington Rd.
Bedminster, New Jersey 07921
908-234-2325

http://www.dillonlibrary.org