Library News & Events
May 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
 
 
Did you know that you can visit these museums for free?
The library has free passes.
 
  • 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
 
 
Library Closed May 29th
 
 
If 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.
 
The library will be closed on Sundays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
 
 
 
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. 
 
May's Special Programs

 
MARGARET WACYK COMPLETES HER THREE CONCERT SERIES ON THE GREAT COMPOSERS. 
 
Once again we'll hear phenomenal pianism with bright commentary that brings the music to vibrant understanding.
 
Sunday, May 21 @ 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.
 
 
 
Author Talk with Courtney Summers: New York Times Bestselling YA Author

May 20 @ 2PM EDT
 
Edgar and Odyssey Award Winning Author and NYT Bestselling author of Sadie
 
See More and Register
Women's Forum
 
 
 
The birthplace of Bonbons, in fact the Bonbonniere to the world ~Paris ~ is the setting for our second May gathering.  I would venture a guess that at some time or other, some or all of us have dreamed about living in that magical city.  For our topic, we'll start with a little history about the redesigning of Paris by Napoleon III and his prefect of Seine, George Eugene Haussmann - the person responsible for restructuring the layout and much of the architectural splendor of that city from 1853-70.  We'll have a tour of a beautiful Haussmannian apartment that has been home to a talented Maman, a designer, and her family of six children for over twenty years.  She is as delightful as her place - a charming reflection of her flair and her travels and her stories.
 
The WF ~ Paris in May Luncheon ~ is on Thursday May 18, 2023 at noon. 
 
In Person | Cost is $20 (includes luncheon) | Register Here
 
To join in our programs please contact us at womensforumusa@gmail.com. Your address
will then be added to our email distribution list for the monthly newsletter and detailed
announcements of all events. 
 
 
 
Weekly Programs
Yoga
 
Register for Monday @ 9am (Virtual)
 Register for Thursday @ 9am (Virtual)
Knitting with Eleanor
 
Every Wednesday @ 11am
In-Person (No Registration Required)
Meditation & Mindfulness
 
Every Wednesday at 7:15pm (Virtual)
Register Here
Chair Yoga
 
Every Friday @ 10:30am
In-Person (No Registration Required)
Book Clubs
Morning Book Club
 
"Foster" by Claire Keegan
 
Thurs, May 25 @ 11am virtual via Zoom
 
Register Here
 
June advance notice: "Love in the Time of Cholera" by Gabriel García Márquez
 
There are a limited number of meeting books available in paperback. Please email amerchant@dillonlibrary.org for more information.
 
Additional Library Programs

 
Sandy's Music
 
Thematic choices from assorted musical genres, fun times as always.
 
Fri.,  May 19 @ Noon
 
In Person (No Registration Required)
 
 
PROF KLOSS ART APPRECIATION
 
Featured artist is Titian.
 
Fri., May 26 @ Noon (on video)
 
In Person (No Registration Required)
IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH WITH PETER TOL

Tuesdays @ 7:15pm
 
In Person (No Registration Required)
 
If you need further information on this new program, please email ref@dillonlibrary.org
MAHJONGG - Call to attend - NO Walk-ins
 
Tuesdays from 12:30-3:30 pm. (excluding 4th Tuesday)
 
Wednesdays from 12:30-3:30pm. (CLOSED/FULL)
 
WELCOME! THIS WELL RECEIVED PROGRAM IS OPEN TO BOTH EXPERIENCED AND NEW PLAYERS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND, PLEASE CONTACT THE FACILITATOR AT (480) 282-7977 TO CHECK SPACE AVAILABILITY AND TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. 
Bridge
 
Mondays from 11:30-4pm.
 
In person | Walk-in
 
Bridge Lessons for Beginners with Chris Regan

Mondays @ 2pm
 
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 2pm beginning learning session please call the instructor at 908-334-7885 

 
DROP-IN COMPUTER HELP
 
Weekly on Tuesdays from 3-4pm.
 
(No Registration Required)
Tuesday Night at the Movies
 
ALL SCREENINGS BEGIN AT 6:45PM
 
 
No registration required
 
Harvey
 
May 16
(1950) (104 min.) Not Rated
 
James Stewart gives one of his finest performances as Elwood P. Dowd whose companion is a six-foot tall rabbit – that only he can see. His family thinks he’s insane but he may be the wisest of them all. Based on the Broadway play, this film is hilarious and joyful and a true classic. 
The Rains Came
 
May 23
(1939) (103 min.) Not Rated
 
Myrna Loy and Tyrone Power star in this powerful drama about a love triangle set amid the monsoon season in colonial India.  Based on the novel by Louis Bromfield, the film also features George Brent.
To Be Or Not To Be
 
May 30
(1983) (107 min.) Rated PG
 
Mel Brooks gives his own take on this remake of the Ernest Lubitsch film about a Polish theater troupe trying to flee the Nazis.  There’s Shakespeare, spies, the Gestapo and it’s a comedy!  Also starring Anne Bancroft.
 
Friday Movies - Contemporary
ALL SCREENINGS BEGIN AT 1:30PM
 
 
No registration required.
 
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody

May 19
(2022) (144 min.) Rated PG-13
 
Naomi Ackie stars as the effervescent Whitney Houston in this joyous and heartbreaking film about her life. The film details her life from choir singer to superstar with all of her glorious music. The film also features Stanley Tucci as Clive Davis.
The Magic Flute

May 26
(2022) (115 min.) Not Rated
 
Jack Wolfe stars as a young man who is thrilled to be attending the prestigious Mozart boarding school.  While there he finds a forgotten passageway that puts him into the magical world of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. F. Murray Abraham plays a strict headmaster in the school.  If you love Mozart’s music and a good adventure, this movie is for you.
Kids & Teens Programs

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Origami
 
Tuesday, May 16 @ 4:30pm
 
Have fun folding origami with our Teen Volunteer Elizabeth.
 
Register Here
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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., May 23, 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

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