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CANASTA COMES TO THE LIBRARY. Much simpler and engaging than "Your Grandmother's Game", modern canasta joins the library's roster of weekly instructor-led table games. Give it a try, many across our land are doing so. Mondays @ 9:15AM In Person | No Registration Required
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CAFE NOONER WITH BEST SELLING AUTHOR NEV MARCH, HER BOOK "MURDER IN OLD BOMBAY" Nev will share readings, a few slides and open discussion of her tale of intrigue, duplicity..,and murder, as Captain Jim Agnihotri channels his idol Sherlock Holmes in 1892 Bombay, a hot bed of civil unrest and sentimental moments of children in distress. Thur, July 18 @ Noon (in the cafe)
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Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier (3rd-6th Grade)
July 16 @ 2PM EDT Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix. In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out to defeat them.
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Learning the Power of Poetry with Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo (9th-12th)
July 23 @ 2PM EDT You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X serving as the backdrop to this amazing chat!
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Graphic Novels are Life! Telling Your Own Story in a Graphic Novel with Dan Santat (5th-8th Grade)
July 30th @ 2PM EDT Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.
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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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On vacation in July and August See you in September.
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Morning Book Club "Our Souls at Night" by Kent Haruf Thurs, July 18 @ 11am On vacation in August. September advance notice is "The Art Thief" by David Finkel
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Virtual Evening Book Club On vacation in July and August September advance notice is "Chocolat" by Joanne Harris
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Virtual French Conversation Group There will be no sessions in July and August
On se voit en Septembre
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ESL - English as a Second Language We now have two classes on two separate dates. Beginning ESL is on Mondays - NO SESSIONS IN AUG Advanced ESL is on Tuesdays - ON VACATION UNTIL SEPT Both at 7:15 in the local history room Click here for Spanish version.
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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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International Movie - Karaoke (2022) July 23 (2022) (100 min.) Not Rated A long-time married couple become obsessed with their new charismatic neighbor and his karaoke parties. The film stars Sasson Gabay and is a surprising amount of fun. IN HEBREW WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
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International Movie - The Insult (2017)
July 30 (2017) (113 min.) Rated R In Beirut an insult gets blown out of proportion and a Palestinian refugee and a Lebanese Christian end up in court. The experience forces both men to examine their lives and prejudices. IN ARABIC WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
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Dumb Money (2023) July 19 (2023) (104 min.) Rated R This film tells the David and Goliath story of how a regular guy decides to turn the GameStop video game store stock into the hottest company. The film stars Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, and America Ferrera and is based on actual events.
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One Life (2024) July 26 (2024) (110 min.) Rated PG Another true story here – Anthony Hopkins stars as Sir Nicholas Winton, an English broker, who is credited with helping to save over 600 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia during World War II. . This fine film also stars Lena Olin and Helena Bonham Carter.
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Summer Reading Program: "Adventure Begins at your Library” Register and record all your Summer Reading (plus audiobooks you have listened) and get Rewarded! Summer reading programs encourage school children to read during their summer vacation, use their local library, and develop the habit (and love) of reading. This year’s theme “Adventure Begins at your Library” ties in with the theme of adventure & outdoors. Check out what events and programs are in store for you! Track your reading and win prizes all throughout the summer!
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Traveling Lantern Show Tue, July 16 @ 7PM The Quest for the Kakapo! A Caterpillar Hunter expedition! Crikey! Join the Caterpillar Hunter on another exciting adventure as he travels around the world to rescue a rare endangered parrot known as the Kakapo, from New Zealand. His globe trotting quest teaches him (and the audience) about the many efforts underway to preserve precious habitats and protect the endangered species that live in them.
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Stage-A-Story's How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World Show! Thurs, July 25 @ 4:30PM Join us for a special, exciting program that combines acting, creativity, and storytelling with Stage-A-Story! Best for ages 4-7 "We will go on an imaginary adventure around the world to collect all the ingredients we need to make an apple pie!"
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Red Cross Blood Drive Tues, July 23, 11am - 4pm Please contact the Red Cross at www.redcrossblood.org for more information
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