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BERNARDS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY, BASKING RIDGE 32 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge, 908-204-3031. Open Mon.-Thur. 9:30am- 9pm, Fri. 9:30am-5pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1pm-4pm, e-mail Rlufkin@bernards.org. For further information on all programs & to register, please visit our website at www.bernardslibrary.org or call 908-204-3038. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Registration required unless otherwise noted. Fall 10-week Storytime Sessions: Beginning Sept 13. Check www.Bernards Library.org for details & sign up instructions. Children’s Book-to-Movie Film Fest: Fantastic Mr. Fox, Thursday, September 1, 2pm. Charlotte’s Web, Friday, September 2, 2pm. No registration required. First Roots Music with Ms. Jenni: (Ages 3 & under) Thursday, September 8, 10am. Preschool Yoga Storytime: (Ages 5 & under) Friday, September 9, 10:30am. Junior Explorers: (Ages 4-6) Mondays, September 12, October 3, November 7, 4:15pm. Roald Dahl Celebration: (Ages 5 & up) Tuesday, September 13, 4pm. Baby Time: (Birth-15mos) Thursdays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, at 9:30am. Creature Comfort Read to the Dogs: (Ages 6 & up) Saturdays, September 17, October 15, November 12, 2pm. Book Buddies: (Grades 1 & 2) Wednesdays, September 21, October 19, Novem- ber 16, 4pm. 3rd Grade Reading Adventures: Tuesdays, October 18,November 15, 4pm. Dinosaurs!: (K-5) Thursday, November 10,10:30am. A Morris Museum outreach program. FAMILY PROGRAMS: No registration required. Twilight Tales: Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, Novem- ber 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30pm. Turtle Dance Music: Inclusive movement & music concert for kids: Saturday, Sep- tember 10, 10:30am. Legos at the Library: Sundays, September 11, October 2, 23, November 6, 27, 2pm. International Storytime: Thursdays, September 15, October 20, November 17, 6:30pm. Saturday Stories: Saturdays, September 17, October 15, 22, November 5, 12, 26, 10:30am. Saturday Drop-In Craft: Saturdays, September 24, November 19, 10:30am. Somerset Hills Kennel Club: Saturday, October 1, 10:30am. Wondergy Presents Cool Science: Saturday, October 8, 10:30am. Spook-tacular Magic with Brian Richards: Monday, October 24, 7pm. Halloween Saturday Stories: Saturday, October 29, 10:30am. Halloween Drop-In Crafts: Saturday, October 29, 1pm. It’s a Great Big, Really Small World with Storyteller Don Dougherty: Wednesday, November 9, 6:30pm. TWEEN PROGRAMS: Tweens Fun: (Grades 4, 5 & 6) Wednesdays, September 21 (Young Rembrandts) & October 26 (Halloween Event), Thursday, November 10 (Event TBD), 7pm. Tween Reads: (Grades 4, 5 & 6) Tuesdays, October 11, November 8, at 4pm. TEEN PROGRAMS: Anime Club: Wednesdays, September 7, October 5, November 2, 7pm. Teen Advisory Board: Wednesdays, September 14, October 12, November 9, 7pm. TAB can count for volunteer time. SAT Practice Test: Saturday, October 22, 9:45am-2pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Registration requested unless otherwise noted. Knit & Crochet Circle: Tuesdays, September 6, 20, October 4, 18, November 1, 15, 10am. Bring your current project. Evening Book Discussion: Tuesdays, September 6, H is for Hawk by Helen Mac- donald; October 11, The Martian: A Novel by Andy Weir; November 1, The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli, 7:30pm. No registration required. Tanzania – Baobab Trees to Lions: NJ Audubon photo lecture , Thursday, Sep- tember 8 at 7pm. Adult Chair Yoga: Friday, September 9, 11am. Just Add Color! An Adult Coloring Book Event: Friday, September 9, 1pm. No registration required. Free Monday Fall Concert Series: Mondays, September 12, 19, 26, October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 1pm. Westminster Hall at the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church. No registration required. Poetry Writing Workshop with Dianne Feula: Free 8-week program. Tuesdays, September 13, 20, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 1pm. How to Stop Procrastinating with Jamie Novak: Thursday, September 15, 7pm. A Musical Journey through the 1960’s & 1970’s: Sunday, September 18, 2pm. Live musical performance featuring The Barros Band. History of the Seeing Eye: Tuesday, September 20, 7pm. Daytime Book Discussion: Wednesdays, September 21, The Swerve: How the World Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt, October 19; Lila by Marilynne Robinson, November 16; The Homesman by Glendon Swarthout, 10am. The Developing Child: A parenting workshop with Diane Lang: Monday, Septem- ber 26,7pm. Family History Interest Group (FHIG): Tuesdays, September 27 (Field Trip Meet- ing); October 25; November 22, 6:30pm. No prior experience tracing genealogical roots necessary. No registration required. The Pen and the Trowel: A Horticulture Lecture with garden writer Marta McDow- ell, Tuesday, September 27, 7pm. Career Forum - Resources for Job Hunters: Tuesday, October 4, 7:30pm. The Forgotten Revolution in New Jersey with Historian Bob Mayers: Thursday, October 6, 7pm. Big Screen Thursdays: A Month-long October Film Series: Thursdays, October 6, Lady in the Van; October 13, Finders Keepers; October 20, Mustang; October 27, Brooklyn, 6:30pm. Friday Night at the Opera with Dr. Robert Butts: October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 7:30pm. Pay $5 at the door. Speaking from Spirit - Meet a Medium: RoseMarie Rubinetti Cappiello: Thursday, October 13, 7pm. For entertainment purposes only. Hail to the Chief: Tuesday, October 18, 7pm. Museum of Early Trades & Crafts out- reach program. Raconteur Radio’s Jekyll & Hyde – A Staged Radio Play: Thursday, October 27, 7pm. Why Music Rocks, Relaxes, & Makes You Smart : A parenting workshop, Tuesday, November 1, 7pm. All the Presidents Gardens : A Horticulture Lecture with garden writer Marta McDowell, Thursday, November 10, 7pm. Rave On! A Roy Orbison Tribute Concert: Sunday, November 13, 2pm. Live musi- cal concert. Jane Austen’s “Emma” Anniversary Celebration of Novel: Wednesday, Novem- ber 30 ,7pm. BERNARDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville, 908-766-0118. Open Monday-Thursday 10am- 9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm. All programs are FREE. Chil- dren under 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all programs. Most children’s programs are drop-in, but advance sign-up is required for some. Check library website www.bernardsvillelibrary.org for more programs. Register online or call library to sign up. September Art Exhibition: Michael Martin Oil Paintings. On view: September 1- 29. Mums Sale: All day, Thursday-Saturday, September 8-10. Saturday Samplers: September 10, BYOB: Bring your own BOOK! October 1, The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde; November 5, Sampling Various Types of Litera- ture, 3:30pm. A book discussion group led by Evelyn Fischel. No sign-up needed. 9/11 Remembrance: Sunday, September 11, 6:30pm. Meet at the flagpole in the parking lot to remember the Bernardsville residents who lost their lives. No sign-up needed. English-As-A-Second-Language (ESL): September 12-November 17. Classes offered on Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm & 7:15pm. FREE. No sign-up needed. Financial Planning: A Wake-Up Call for Women, Wednesday, September 14, 7pm. Ash Rajan advises families on the acquisition, preservation & transfer of their wealth. FREE. Advance sign-up requested. Bingo: Friday, September 16, 6:30-9pm. Play 15 games for cash & special prizes valued from $10 to $100. Admission ($25 at the door). Pizza available. Saturday Crafters: Saturday, September 17, October 22, November 19, 3pm. Work on your own projects & get tips. Fall Story Times Begin: Monday, September 19. Check the library website, for the full schedule of story times for children of all ages. The Silver Baron's Wife: Wednesday, September 21, 7 pm. Author Donna Baier Stein will talk about her new historical novel.Books will be available for purchase & signing. Advance sign-up requested. Memoirs & Coffee: Tuesday, September 27, Spinster by Kate Bolick; Tuesday, October 25, The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde; Tuesday, November 15, book discussion, 10:30am. Led by Pat Kennedy-Grant. No sign-up needed. I Can and I Am - Believe in Yourself and Achieve Your Dreams: Wednesdays, September 28, October 26, November 30, 7pm. Advance sign-up requested. October Art Exhibition: Paintings by Elaine Vollherbst. Phyllis, The Library’s Ghost: Saturday, October 8, 2pm. Learn about Phyllis, his- torical background, and sightings, Advance sign-up requested. Sundays at Three - Frank & 3 to Clave: Sunday, October 9, 3pm. Latin jazz ensem- ble performance. FREE. No sign-up needed. Penguin Pointers: (Ages 5 & up) Wednesday, October 12, 11am. Meet live pen- guins from Jenkinson’s Aquarium. No sign-up needed. Movie Night & Discussion: Friday, October 14, 7pm. The Canterville Ghost . Advance sign-up requested. Fifty Book Challenge: Saturday, October 15, 3pm. Join the challenge to read fifty books in a year. The group meets quarterly. New members welcome. No sign-up needed. Tea and Conversation with Ann Hood - Author of The Book That Matters Most: Sunday, October 23, 2pm. November Art Exhibition: Nature photographs by Gary Westerhoff, October 29- November 30. What You Need to Know for 2017 ACA Open Enrollment: Wednesday, November 9, 7pm. Katherine Hermes will speak about what's new in the Affordable Care Act for 2017. Advance sign-up requested. Movie Screening: To Begin the World Over Again: The Lie of Thomas Paine, Sat- urday, November 19, 2pm. Advance sign-up requested. Mining Iron in Northwest New Jersey: The People, Tuesday, November 29, 7pm. Stuart Lefkowitz will share his research about the lives of people who died at the Mt. Hope Mine in Rockaway. Book available for purchase & signing. Advance sign-up requested. CLARENCE DILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY 2336 Lamington Road, Bedminster Township, NJ 07921, 908-234-2325. For more program information & registration, visit front desk, call 908-234-2325 ext. 0, or email ref@dillonlibrary.org or visit www2.youseemore.com/clarencedillon Enroll ahead unless otherwise noted. $5 admission paid at door unless otherwise noted. ONGOING WEEKDAY PROGRAMS: Free Except Yoga & Bridge. No sign-up needed. Yoga: Mondays, 9am. $5 admission. Intermediate Bridge: Mondays, 11:30am. $10 admission. Knitting in the Café: Tuesdays, 11-12. Drop-In Computer Help: Tuesdays, 3-4pm. Classic Movie Screening: Tuesdays, 6:45pm. Fitness Walk: Wednesdays, 2pm, at the Far Hills Fairground or Natirar. Meet at the Fairground, rain or shine. Beginning Wednesday, Oct 5. Yoga: Wednesdays, 4:30pm. $5 admission. Yoga: Thursdays, 9am. $5 admission. Guided Meditation & Mindfulness: Thursdays, 6pm. Begins Thursday, Oct 6. ONGOING ONCE-A-MONTH PROGRAMS: Book Talk- Noon in the Café: Tuesdays, Oct. 4, Nov. 8, Dec. 6. Music at Noon-in the Café Spinning CD’s and anecdotes: Wednesdays, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14. “The Art Scene” Noon in the Café: Thursday, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15. Busing to some of the exhibitions discussed will be arranged. Useful Know-How: Fridays, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, 10:30-11:30am. Check website or the library front desk for a schedule of topics. Sunday Lecturers and Concerts: $5 admission, pay at door. Please enroll ahead. Alexander Hamilton: October 2, 2pm by Perry Leavell, $5 admission, pay at door. Whither China: October 16, 2pm by China commentator, Gordon Chang Schumann Lecture/Concert: Nov. 13, 2pm. Free. Misuzu Tanaka Piano Recital: Nov. 20, 2pm. Pastel Painting Instruction: Thursday, Oct. 13, 20, 27,11am-Noon. Taught by Norma Spatz. All supplies provided. $10/ class. Enroll ahead. Limited to 15 students. Computer Training: Saturdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 10:30am-Noon. MS Excel Beginner, Nov. 5 & MS Excel Intermediate, Nov 12. $10 per class. Laptops provided. Basic computer skills are assumed. Bus Trip to NYC Whitney Museum: Monday, October 3. Leave 9am. Arrive 4:30pm. $20, pay at bus. Please enroll ahead. Book Discussions: Books available at front desk. Ian McEwan’s The Children Act, Tuesday, October 18, 10-11am; Conrad Richter’s Lady, Tuesday, November 15, 10- 11am. SCLSNJ PEAPACK & GLADSTONE LIBRARY BRANCH Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Complex, School St., Peapack, 908-234-0598, www.sclsnj.org Program dates & times subject to change. All programs are FREE. Registration required unless otherwise indicated. Visit website or call library for more informa- tion & to register. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Storytime: (2.5-5 yrs) Mondays & Thursdays, September 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 & October 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 10:30-11am. Rhyme Time: (Babies & Toddlers) Wednesdays, September 14, 21, 28 & October 5, 12, 19, 10:30-11am. Paws for Reading: (5+ years old) Saturdays, September 17, October 15, 10-11am. Lego Club: (Grades K-5) Tuesday, September 20, 4:30-5:30pm. STEM Saturday: (5+ years old) Saturday, October 15, 1-4pm. No registration necessary. Chess Workshop: (Grades 2+) Wednesday, October 19, 4:30-5:45pm. Toddler Dance Party: (All welcome) Friday, October 21, 10:30-11:15am. ADULT PROGRAMS: Thursday Matinee Movie: September 1, 15, 28, October 13, 27, 1-3pm. Titles TBD! Critically Acclaimed Film Series: Wednesday, September 7, 6-8:45pm. Titles TBD! Millers Valley - Book Discussion: Wednesday, September 21, 7:30-8:30pm. Day at the Museum with SCLSNJ: Monday, September 26, 10am-6pm. Tips & Tricks for 2017 Health Insurance Open Enrollment: Wednesday, Septem- ber 28, 7-8pm. Craftavaganza: Wednesday, October 5, 6:30-8:30pm. All the Presidents’ Gardens - Madison’s Cabbages to Kennedy’s Roses: Tues- day, October 11, 7-8 pm. Book Discussion: The Winter People, Wednesday, October 19, 7:30-8:30pm. SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION Information on all activities available at www.somersetcountyparks.org or by calling 908-722-1200.R E CR E A T I ON
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