Saturday, November 9, 1:30pm Motown, established by Berry Gordy in 1960, has been described as the greatest pop music hit factory in recording history. Rock historian Vinnie Bruno will explore how the “Motown Sound” was created and how it has become a worldwide phenomenon beloved by millions to this day.
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Arts Experience: Greeting Cards
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Wednesday, November 13, 6:00pm Join us for a hands-on arts experience, assisted by members of the Phillipsburg Area Arts Community! All skill levels are welcome. This event is FREE but space is limited and registration is required.
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SAVE THE DATE: Holiday Book Sale!
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Friday, December 6 & Saturday, December 7 Join us for the Friends of PFPL's annual Holiday Book Sale (and bake sale, too!). Browse a selection of holiday-themed books and collectibles, classic art prints, holiday treats baked by members of the Friends of PFPL. Come check out the gift-quality books hand-selected for you from a variety of genres, including fiction, children's literature, history, gardening, and many more!
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Teen Program: Movie Night
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Thursday, November 14 @ 6:00pm For grades 6-12.
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Ongoing Events for Children
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LaptimeMonday, November 4, 11, 18, & 25 @ 10:00am Laptime is an active program of rhymes, music, play, and stories for babies ages 6-24 months and an adult caregiver. Registration is required. Call 908-454-3712 to sign up, or register online! StorytimeWednesday, November 6, 13, 20, & 27 @ 10:00am & 3:30pm Our Storytime programs are filled with stories, flannel boards, songs, and fun! A craft will be included in the last storytime of the month. For ages 2-5 years. After School ClubThursday, November 7 & 21 @ 4:00pm Relax after school with fun and educational games and crafts in our After School Club. For grades 1-5. Lego ClubTuesday, November 12 & 26 @ 4:00pm Build anything you can imagine in our Lego Club. For grades 1-5
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Ongoing Events for Adults
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Laughter Yoga Monday, November 4, 12:00pm & 6:45pm Laughing is a vocalization that anyone can do. It relieves stress, which helps keep disease away. Laughter has both psychological and physiological health benefits. Increased oxygen intake clears the lungs and the mind. Laughter is a cardiovascular exercise, ‘internal jogging,’ that burns calories. Here is your chance to try it for yourself! Cynthia Curtis from Funny Farm Laughter Club will lead an hour-long laughter yoga session.
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Yarn Crafts Group Tuesday, November 5 & 19, 5:30pm
Our Yarn Crafts Group meets at 5:30pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Join us for knitting, crocheting, and more - all skill levels welcome!
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PFPL Writers Group Monday, November 11 & 25, 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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Book Forum Wednesday, November 20, 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: Rocketman Thursday, November 21, 7:00pm Young Reginald Dwight changes his name to Elton John and collaborates with singer-songwriter Bernie Taupin to become one of the most iconic figures in pop history. Set to his most beloved songs, it's the epic musical story of Elton John, his breakthrough years in the 1970s and his fantastical transformation from shy piano prodigy to international superstar. Rated R; 121 minutes Partial funding is provided by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Movie License #196808001
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SAVE THE DATE! Happy Bookers: The Library Book Wednesday, December 4, 7:00pm On the morning of April 29, 1986, a fire alarm sounded in the Los Angeles Public Library. The fire was disastrous: it reached 2000 degrees and burned for more than seven hours. By the time it was extinguished, it had consumed four hundred thousand books and damaged seven hundred thousand more. Investigators descended on the scene, but more than thirty years later, the mystery remains: Did someone purposefully set fire to the library—and if so, who? Weaving her lifelong love of books and reading into an investigation of the fire, award-winning New Yorker reporter and New York Times bestselling author Susan Orlean delivers a mesmerizing and uniquely compelling book that manages to tell the broader story of libraries and librarians in a way that has never been done before. Multiple copies of the book are available for reserve. See the Happy Bookers website for more information.
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One Minute Later: A Novelby Susan LewisWhen an unexpected illness strikes a successful London lawyer, she must return to her childhood home to be cared for by her enigmatic mother where she begins a potentially doomed relationship with a handsome veterinarian. Selected by Lori, Library Assisant
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The Me I Used to Beby Jennifer RyanInheriting her late father's ranch after serving time in prison, Evangeline navigates family hostilities and attempts to clear her name with the help of her arresting officer, who now believes in her innocence. Selected by Maureen, Library Assistant
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Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black Historyby Vashti HarrisonA biographical reference by a debut author and illustrator is based on her popular Instagram posts and shares the stories of 40 African-American women who shaped history. Selected by Christina, Children's Librarian
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The Library Bookby Susan OrleanThe acclaimed best-selling author of Rin Tin Tin and The Orchid Thief reopens the unsolved mystery of the most catastrophic library fire in American history, and delivers a dazzling love letter to a beloved institution—our libraries. Selected by Cindy, Library Assistant
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My Happy Days in Hollywood: A Memoirby Garry MarshallA lighthearted account by the producer and director of such productions as "Laverne & Shirley" and "Pretty Woman" traces his Bronx childhood, role in shaping A-list celebrity careers, and personal philosophies about life and entertainment. Selected by Norma, Library Assistant
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