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**Advance Notice** Meets on September 1 at 12pm in the Cafe. Join us for a discussion of "Paradise" by Yxta Maya Murray. Hard copies of the story are available at the circulation desk. |
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The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson Tuesday, August 4th 2026 at 2:00 PM Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos. |
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When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America’s Black Botanical Legacy with Beronda Montgomery
Award-Winning Plant Biologist and Author Tuesday, August 25th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT The histories of trees in America are also the histories of Black Americans. Pecan trees were domesticated by an enslaved African named Antoine; sycamore trees were both havens and signposts for people trying to escape enslavement; poplar trees are historically associated with lynching; and willow bark has offered the gift of medicine. These trees, and others, testify not only to the complexity of the Black American narrative but also to a heritage of Black botanical expertise that, like Native American traditions, predates the United States entirely. |
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High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley Thursday, August 27th 2026 at 2:00 PM Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. High in the Swiss Alps, accessible only by a single, winding railway, stands the luxurious Grand Alpine Hotel. With glorious mountain views and exclusive access to powdery slopes, it draws guests from far and wide. |
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Knitting with Eleanor Every Wednesday @ 11am
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Meditation & Mindfulness |
Chair Yoga Every Friday @ 10:30am In-Person (No Registration Required) |
Additional Library Programs |
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ESL - English as a Second Language Beginner A and B - Mondays @ 7:15 pm No Registration Needed - Drop-In |
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MAHJONGG Tuesdays from 12:30-3:30 pm Space is available for experienced players. Please call Andrea at 480-282-7977 to make a reservation. Wednesdays 12:30 - 3:30 Full/Closed |
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Bridge Mondays from 11:30-4pm In person | Walk-in We are looking for new players. All skill levels welcome
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Bridge Lessons for Beginners with Chris Regan
Mondays @ 3pm 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 Returns on Tuesdays in September at 3pm. |
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Sandy's Music Returns in September |
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The Morale Dilemma: What to do When You Lose Your Desire to Job Search
August 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Trying to find a job can be like a full-time job – searching, applying, typing, waiting. Even though we know we can do the job, we keep getting passed over, which can take a tool on us mentally. Please join us as Paul Cecala, Career Consultant, discusses ways to make every day of your job search productive and positive. He will examine some of the reasons job seekers lose momentum in their job search and provide some specific strategies to prevent stagnation from setting in. He will further identify specific steps the job seeker can take to keep the transition mentally and emotionally positive.
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Discovering Immigrant Origins
August 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The United States went through several waves of immigration during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with New Jersey playing a central role in their experiences. Please join us as professional genealogist Melissa Johnson discusses various records and strategies to help discover the origins of immigrants who came to the United States during various time periods. This lecture will cover immigration, naturalization, and alien records, as well as other record sets and strategies for studying groups to identify immigrant origins.
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Genealogy Research Stories: The Basse Class August 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Jeremiah Basse: Born of an extraordinary mother, governor of two proprietary colonies, and a landowner so powerful that his family was able to live off the proceeds of land sales for close to a century after his death. But so uninteresting that no one ever bothered to do his genealogy!? Regina Fitzpatrick, Genealogy Librarian at the State Library, could not allow this insult to stand. Come join us for a deep dive into Basse family history and learn some tips and tricks that can help you in your own genealogy research. |
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Where is AI in 2026 and Where is it Going
August 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
In just the past 8 months, AI has advanced at a pace that stunned even leading experts. These systems aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re reshaping work, relationships, and even crime in real time. Please join us as the AI Safety Awareness Project explores where AI may be in the next 1–5 years and what that means for your daily life.
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Cancer Information Session
August 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Did you know that according to the National Cancer Institute, about 39% of Americans will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime and that over 600,000 Americans are expected to die from cancer this year? Cancer can take make many forms with vary degrees of severity and survival rates. However, as cancer continues to grow, so have the treatment options. Please join Dr. Kristina Zarkua, Medical Director of Hematology/Oncology at Capital Health as she details the types, causes, and treatments for a variety of cancer; the earlier cancer is detected, the better chance there is to overcome it!
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