Just as a tree has a multitude of leaves, our town is made up of thousands of people, moments, and histories that make it the special place it is. Join the Phillipsburg Library as we celebrate our love of our town. Come into the library and fill out a leaf with your favorite thing, person, place, or story about Phillipsburg to be part of our display!
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Ghost Hunting Basics: The Bare Bones
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Wednesday, October 10, 7:00pm Do you want to be a ghost hunter? Join Peter Callahan, founder of Paranormal and Scientific Techniques, for his presentation: Ghost Hunting Basics – Just the Bare Bones! This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and registration is required.
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Ongoing Events for Children
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Our children's programs continue this month! Laptime - ages 6 - 24 months, Mondays @ 10am Storytime - ages 2-5, Wednesdays @ 10am Evening Storytime - ages 2-5, Monday, 10/29 @ 6pm Lego Club - Grades 1 - 5, Tuesday, 10/9 & 10/23 @ 4pm After School Club - Grades 1 - 5, Thursday, 10/4 & 10/18 @ 4pm
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Ongoing Events for Adults
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Classic Book Club: Auntie Mame Tuesday, October 9, 7:00pm Join the Classic Book Club in 2018 as we explore “classically funny” titles. If your memory of classic literature is all doom and gloom, this may be the perfect year to join us for a look at the lighter side.
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Book Forum Wednesday, October 17, 1:30pm The book club with no assigned reading. Share light refreshments and talk about whatever you have been reading lately.
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Film: Spotlight Thursday, October 18, 7:00pm In 2001, editor Marty Baron of The Boston Globe assigns a team of journalists to investigate allegations against John Geoghan, an unfrocked priest accused of molesting more than 80 boys. Led by editor Walter "Robby" Robinson (Michael Keaton), reporters Michael Rezendes (Mark Ruffalo), Matt Carroll and Sacha Pfeiffer interview victims and try to unseal sensitive documents. The reporters make it their mission to provide proof of a cover-up of sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church. Rated R; 128 minutes Partial funding is provided by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Movie License #196808001
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PFPL Writers Group Monday, October 22, 6:00pm Do you have a story to tell? Join the PFPL Writers Group!
We welcome all levels of writers from beginner to published professionals. We'll discuss fiction, poetry, nonfiction (including memoir), and more. Bring your ideas, a notebook, and your magic pen! Call the library at 908-454-3712 to sign up, or register online!
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Happy Bookers: The Boys in the Boat Wednesday, October 24, 7:00pm This book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. It traces the story of the team that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower. Multiple copies of the book are available for reserve. See the Happy Bookers website for more information.
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The Tenant of Wildfell Hallby Anne BronteWhen the mysterious and beautiful young widow Helen Graham becomes the new tenant at Wildfell Hall rumours immediately begin to swirl around her. As her neighbour Gilbert Markham comes to discover, Helen has painful secrets buried in her past that even his love for her cannot easily overcome. Selected by Deb Messling, Library Director
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Driving by starlightby Anat DeracineComing of age in a Saudi Arabia where they delight in small acts of rebellion against the Saudi cultural police, from secretly wearing Western clothing and listening to forbidden music to flirting and driving, best friends Leena and Mishie find themselves struggling against cultural restrictions that challenge their ambitions for college and independence. Selected by Stephanie, Reference Librarian
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Spinning silverby Naomi NovikDeciding to collect on the outstanding debts owed her family of moneylenders, a young woman is overheard boasting about being able to turn silver into gold by the creatures who haunt the wood, in this reimagining of the Rumpelstiltskin story. Selected by Mariola, Circulation Staff
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After Annaby Lisa ScottolineMarrying a wonderful woman after years of loneliness and single fatherhood, John finds his newfound happiness turned upside-down by the arrival of his beautiful sociopath teen daughter, whose campaign to destroy their family and untimely murder force John to prove his innocence in the face of malevolent discoveries. Submitted by Lori, Circulation Staff
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The family next doorby Sally HepworthA new mother struggling with profound depression in the aftermath of her first child's birth hides the truth about her unhappiness before forging a friendship with an unpopular single mother and renter who chose to move to the community for a secret purpose. Selected by Cindy, Circulation Staff
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