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July Events

  • Independence Day
    blue star for allIndependence Day
    Library Closed
    Friday, Jul 4 - Sunday, Jul 6

  • twos and threes
    star for ChildrenTNT
    (Twos and Threes)
    Tuesday, Jul 8 - Tuesday, Aug 12, 10:30 AM
    Stories, crafts and songs for children two through three years of age accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Continues to August 12. » More for Children

  • book break
    star for ChildrenBook Break
    Ages 3-5
    Tuesday, Jul 8 - Tuesday, Aug 12, 11:30 AM
    Listen to stories while you munch lunch. For families with children ages three through five years of age. » More for Children

  • books
    star for ChildrenReaders Theater
    Wednesday, July 9, 3:30 PM
    Join us as we make props, practice, and perform plays for our youngest patrons. Participants must be able to perform on Thursday, July 24 at our Family Story Time. Registration is required. » More for Children

  • Book Buddies
    red star for Teensstar for ChildrenBook Buddies
    3rd BB Session
    Thursday, July 10, 3:00-4:30
    At 3:00 PM, Teen Buddies meet in the meeting room. Small Buddies wait in the Children's room at 3:15, where they will meet up with their Teen Buddies. The reading session starts at 3:30 and lasts for one hour. HAPPY READING!!
    Note: Parents/guardians of the small buddies must remain in the library during the reading session. » More for Children » More for Teens

  • bug
    star for ChildrenBugs, Bugs, Bugs
    Rutgers Insect Specialists
    Thursday, July 10, 7:00 PM
    Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Jessica Ware and Debin Sun, graduate students in the Department of Entomology, Rutgers University, will talk about insects and touch on metamorphosis, camourflage, and mosquitoes. Live specimens will be shown. » More for Children

  • bugs on leaf
    blue star for allSummer Saturday
    Library open 10 - 2
    Saturday, July 12

  • bug with pail
    blue star for allSummer Sunday
    Library Closed
    Sunday, July 13

  • bug reads
    star for ChildrenCreepy Crawly Critters
    Monday, July 14, 4:00 PM
    Buggy crafts, games, an stories for children grades kindergarten through second grade. Registration is required. » More for Children

  • Teen Summer Reading Progr
    red star for TeensTeen Summer Reading Program
    Fun and refreshments
    Monday, July 14, 7:00 PM
    It's summer and there's more time for everything - including time to choose summer activities and enjoy reading for pleasure. At the kickoff meeting, sign up for teen programs and activities where we'll have fun exploring this summer's program theme: "metamorphosis". We'll meet most Monday nights July 14 to August 18 for discussion, games, contests, prizes and cool summer treats. You never know how much we can change, transform, and grow in a single summer. » More for Teens

  • GREEN TEENS Club
    red star for TeensGREEN Teens Club
    Changing the World
    Tuesday, July 15, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
    NEW TEEN CLUB! "GREEN TEENS" will meet on Tuesdays, July 15 - July 29. 2:00-3:30 PM
    Highland Park is a Green Community. We'll find out how and why and visit different sites around town to learn the inside story. The Green Teens will have their own service project at the HP Meadows where we'll learn how to transform a nature site. Watch ladybugs and butterflies transform up close (in containers) and how we all make a positive difference.
    Written parental permission will be needed for site visits. » More for Teens

  • The Italian
    green star for AdultsFilm: The Italian
    International Film Series
    Tuesday, July 15, 7:00 PM
    The Italian. Russian; 2007; 97 min. Director Andrei Kravchuk.
    Based on a true story of a small Russian boy abandoned in a rundown orphanage who is adopted by an Italian family and eventually goes in search of his birth mother.

  • books
    star for ChildrenReaders Theater
    Wednesday, July 16, 3:30 PM
    Join us as we make props, practice, and perform plays for our youngest patrons. Participants must be able to perform on Thursday, July 24 at our Family Story Time. Registration is required. » More for Children

  • Book Buddies
    red star for Teensstar for ChildrenBook Buddies
    4th BB Session
    Thursday, July 17, 3:00-4:30
    At 3:00 PM, Teen Buddies meet in the meeting room. Small Buddies wait in the Children's room at 3:15, where they will meet up with their Teen Buddies. The reading session starts at 3:30 and lasts for one hour. HAPPY READING!!
    Note: Parents/guardians of the small buddies must remain in the library during the reading session. » More for Children » More for Teens

  • Mother Nature
    star for ChildrenMother Nature
    Interactive Theatre
    Thursday, July 17, 7:00 PM
    Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Kitty Jones will perform her one woman show that combines history, music, dance, and improvisation where audience members are cast right into the show. The delicate balance of the ecosystem is revealed by Mother Nature and her friends. Funding provided by Clean Communities. » More for Children

  • Teen Chess Club
    red star for TeensTeen Chess Club
    Tournament Play
    Friday, July 18, 3:00-4:30 PM
    Fridays, July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 3:00-4:30 PM.
    All levels are welcome. Please register at (732) 572-2750, and indicate your level of play (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
    Join fellow chess players for four weeks of tournament play. Local teen and chess master, Jack Yang, is back to lead the club. You'll learn strategies and how to use them against opponents. » More for Teens

  • bugs on leaf
    blue star for allSummer Saturday
    Library open 10 - 2
    Saturday, July 19

  • bug with pail
    blue star for allSummer Sunday
    Library Closed
    Sunday, July 20

  •   	bug reads
    star for ChildrenCreepy Crawly Critters
    Monday, July 21, 4:00 PM
    Buggy crafts, games, and stories for children in grades from Kindergarten to second grade. Registration is required. » More for Children

  • Teen Summer Reading
    red star for TeensTeen Summer Reading Program
    Fun and refreshments
    Monday, July 21, 7:00 PM
    It's summer and there's more time for everything - including time to choose summer activities and enjoy reading for pleasure. At the kickoff meeting, sign up for teen programs and activities where we'll have fun exploring this summer's program theme: "metamorphosis". We'll meet most Monday nights July 14 to August 18 for discussion, games, contests, prizes and cool summer treats. You never know how much we can change, transform, and grow in a single summer. » More for Teens

  • GREEN TEENS Club
    red star for TeensGREEN Teens Club
    Changing the World
    Tuesday, July 22, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
    NEW TEEN CLUB! "GREEN TEENS" will meet on Tuesdays, July 15 - July 29. 2:00-3:30 PM
    Highland Park is a Green Community. We'll find out how and why and visit different sites around town to learn the inside story. The Green Teens will have their own service project at the HP Meadows where we'll learn how to transform a nature site. Watch ladybugs and butterflies transform up close (in containers) and how we all make a positive difference.
    Written parental permission will be needed for site visits. » More for Teens

  • My Best Friend
    green star for AdultsFilm: My Best Friend
    International Film Series
    Tuesday, July 22, 7:00 PM
    My Best Friend. French; 2007; 94 min. Directed by Patrice Leconte.
    An arrogant self-centered antique dealer with a fabulous life bets on a valuable Greek vase. He gets to keep it for free if he can prove that he has at least one true friend.
    FREE! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

  • books
    star for ChildrenReaders Theater
    Wednesday, July 23, 3:30 PM
    Join us as we make props, practice, and perform plays for our youngest patrons. Participants must be able to perform on Thursday, July 24 at our Family Story Time. Registration is required. » More for Children

  • Book Buddies
    red star for Teensstar for ChildrenBook Buddies
    5th BB Session
    Thursday, July 24, 3:00-4:30
    At 3:00 PM, Teen Buddies meet in the meeting room. Small Buddies wait in the Children's room at 3:15, where they will meet up with their Teen Buddies. The reading session starts at 3:30 and lasts for one hour. HAPPY READING!!
    Note: Parents/guardians of the small buddies must remain in the library during the reading session. » More for Children » More for Teens

  • bug with books
    star for ChildrenFamily Story Time
    Thursday, July 24, 7:00 PM
    Stories, crafts and songs during an evening story time recommended for families with children ages three through five. » More for Children

  • Teen Chess Club
    red star for TeensTeen Chess Club
    Tournament Play
    Friday, July 25, 3:00-4:30 PM
    Fridays, July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 3:00-4:30 PM.
    All levels are welcome. Please register at (732) 572-2750, and indicate your level of play (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
    Join fellow chess players for four weeks of tournament play. Local teen and chess master, Jack Yang, is back to lead the club. You'll learn strategies and how to use them against opponents. » More for Teens

  • bugs on leaf
    blue star for allSummer Saturday
    Library open 10 - 2
    Saturday, July 26

  • bug with pail
    blue star for allSummer Sunday
    Library Closed
    Sunday, July 27

  • Mr. Ray
    star for ChildrenMr. Ray Fundraiser
    Children's Rock Singer
    Sunday, July 27, 6:30 PM
    Location: Highland Park Senior Youth Building
    Admission: $10. Tickets can be bought at the library in advance.
    Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under. » More for Children

  •   	bug reads
    star for ChildrenCreepyCrawly Critters
    Monday, July 28, 4:00 PM
    Buggy crafts, games, and storiesx for children in grades kindergarten through second grade. Registration is required. » More for Children

  • Teen Summer Reading
    red star for TeensTeen Summer Reading Program
    Fun and refreshments
    Monday, July 28, 7:00 PM
    It's summer and there's more time for everything - including time to choose summer activities and enjoy reading for pleasure. At the kickoff meeting, sign up for teen programs and activities where we'll have fun exploring this summer's program theme: "metamorphosis". We'll meet most Monday nights July 14 to August 18 for discussion, games, contests, prizes and cool summer treats. You never know how much we can change, transform, and grow in a single summer. » More for Teens

  • GREEN TEENS Club
    red star for TeensGREEN Teens Club
    Changing the World
    Tuesday, July 29, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
    NEW TEEN CLUB! "GREEN TEENS" will meet on Tuesdays, July 15 - July 29. 2:00-3:30 PM
    Highland Park is a Green Community. We'll find out how and why and visit different sites around town to learn the inside story. The Green Teens will have their own service project at the HP Meadows where we'll learn how to transform a nature site. Watch ladybugs and butterflies transform up close (in containers) and how we all make a positive difference.
    Written parental permission will be needed for site visits. » More for Teens

  • After the Wedding
    green star for AdultsFilm: After the Wedding
    International Film Series
    Tuesday, July 29, 7:00 PM
    After the Wedding. Danish/Swedish/Hindi/English. 2006. 120 min. Directed by Suzanne Bier.
    The Academy award nominated emotional drama concerns the secrets and lies that come to light when a desperate Indian orphanage manager travels to Denmark to secure funds from a mysterious, wealthy man.
    FREE! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

  • Book Buddies
    red star for Teensstar for ChildrenBook Buddies
    6th BB Session
    Thursday, July 31, 3:00-4:30 PM
    At 3:00 PM, Teen Buddies meet in the meeting room. Small Buddies wait in the Children's room at 3:15, where they will meet up with their Teen Buddies. The reading session starts at 3:30 and lasts for one hour. HAPPY READING!!
    Note: Parents/guardians of the small buddies must remain in the library during the reading session. » More for Children » More for Teens

  • teal square
    green star for AdultsMystery Panel
    Meet the Mystery Authors
    Thursday, July 31, 7:00 PM
    Meet award winning New Jersey mystery writers Jeff Cohen, author of It Happened One Knife, a humerous mystery from the Double Feature Series; Ken Isaacson, author of Silent Counsel, a courtroom mystery; and Chris Grabenstein, author of Whack a Mole a shore mystery from the John Ceepak Series.» More for Adults

August Events

  • Teen Chess Club
    red star for TeensTeen Chess Club
    Tournament Play
    Friday, August 1, 3:00-4:30 PM
    Fridays, July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 3:00-4:30 PM.
    All levels are welcome. Please register at (732) 572-2750, and indicate your level of play (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
    Join fellow chess players for four weeks of tournament play. Local teen and chess master, Jack Yang, is back to lead the club. You'll learn strategies and how to use them against opponents. » More for Teens

  • bugs on leaf
    blue star for allSummer Saturday
    Library open 10 - 2
    Saturday, August 2

  • bug with pail
    blue star for allSummer Sunday
    Library Closed
    Sunday, August 3

  • teal square
    star for ChildrenCreepy Crawly Critters
    Monday, August 4, 4:00 PM
    Buggy crafts, games, and stories for children in grades kindergarten through second grade. Registration is required. » More for Children

  • Teen Summer Reading
    red star for TeensTeen Summer Reading Program
    Fun and refreshments
    Monday, August 4, 7:00 PM
    It's summer and there's more time for everything - including time to choose summer activities and enjoy reading for pleasure. At the kickoff meeting, sign up for teen programs and activities where we'll have fun exploring this summer's program theme: "metamorphosis". We'll meet most Monday nights July 14 to August 18 for discussion, games, contests, prizes and cool summer treats. You never know how much we can change, transform, and grow in a single summer. » More for Teens

  • Teen Film Club
    red star for TeensTeen Film Club
    Films and Techniques
    Tuesday, August 5, 3:00 PM
    Teen Film Club. Tuesdays, August 5 - August 19 at 3:00 PM.
    We'll talk about new and old films, learn the steps of filmmaking and start planning the second Annual HP Film Festival. This club is for you if you already make films or want to be a filmmaker. Cool summer snacks provided. » More for Teens

  • Offside
    green star for AdultsFilm: Offside
    International Film Series
    Tuesday, August 5, 7:00 PM
    Offside. Iranian; 2007; 93 min. Directed by Jafar Panahi.
    Part sports film, part feminist comedy. It is also a plea for women's rights in Iranian society.
    FREE! Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

  • Book Buddies
    red star for Teensstar for ChildrenBook Buddies
    7th BB Session
    Thursday, August 7, 3:00-4:30
    At 3:00 PM, Teen Buddies meet in the meeting room. Small Buddies wait in the Children's room at 3:15, where they will meet up with their Teen Buddies. The reading session starts at 3:30 and lasts for one hour. HAPPY READING!!
    Note: Parents/guardians of the small buddies must remain in the library during the reading session. » More for Children » More for Teens

  • bug with books
    star for ChildrenFamily Story Time
    Thursday, August 7, 7:00 PM
    Stories, crafts, and songs during an evening story time recommended for families with children ages three through five. » More for Children

  • bugs on leaf
    blue star for allSummer Saturday
    Library open 10 - 2
    Saturday, August 9

  • bug with pail
    blue star for allSummer Sunday
    Library Closed
    Sunday, August 10

  • Friends of the Library
    green star for AdultsLibrary Friends Meeting
    Become a Member
    Monday, August 11, 7 pm
    Join the Friends and become an active member of the Library. The Friends will discuss details about an upcoming book sale and future events at the library.» More for Adults

  • Teen Summer Reading
    red star for TeensTeen Summer Reading Program
    Fun and refreshments
    Monday, August 11, 7:00 PM
    It's summer and there's more time for everything - including time to choose summer activities and enjoy reading for pleasure. At the kickoff meeting, sign up for teen programs and activities where we'll have fun exploring this summer's program theme: "metamorphosis". We'll meet most Monday nights July 14 to August 18 for discussion, games, contests, prizes and cool summer treats. You never know how much we can change, transform, and grow in a single summer. » More for Teens

  • Teen Film Club
    red star for TeensTeen Film Club
    Films and Techniques
    Tuesday, August 12, 3:00 PM
    Teen Film Club. Tuesdays, August 5 - August 19 at 3:00 PM.
    We'll talk about new and old films, learn the steps of filmmaking and start planning the second Annual HP Film Festival. This club is for you if you already make films or want to be a filmmaker. Cool summer snacks provided. » More for Teens

  • Film, Riding Alone...
    green star for AdultsFilm: Riding Alone for
    Thousands of Miles
    Tuesday, August 12, 7:00 PM
    Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles. Chinese/Japanese; 2006; 108 min. Directed by Zhang Yimou.
    From three time Academy Award nominated director Yimou, a moving story about a Japanese father's journey to a remote region of China seeking reconciliation with his estranged son. Starring the great Japanese actor Ken Takakura.
    FREE! Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

  • Book Buddies
    blue star for allBook Buddies Party !!
    BB Families Welcome
    Thursday, August 14, 3:00-4:30
    Today we celebrate the end of the 2008 Book Buddies Program!
    We'll have treats for all the Buddies. Families and siblings are welcome as we congratulate our community-minded teens and the reading achievements of the small Buddies.

  • bugs on leaf
    blue star for allSummer Saturday
    Library open 10 - 2
    Saturday, August 16

  • bug with pail
    blue star for allSummer Sunday
    Library Closed
    Sunday, August 17

  • Teen Summer Reading
    red star for TeensTeen Summer Reading Program
    Fun and refreshments
    Monday, August 18, 7:00 PM
    It's summer and there's more time for everything - including time to choose summer activities and enjoy reading for pleasure. At the kickoff meeting, sign up for teen programs and activities where we'll have fun exploring this summer's program theme: "metamorphosis". We'll meet most Monday nights July 14 to August 18 for discussion, games, contests, prizes and cool summer treats. You never know how much we can change, transform, and grow in a single summer. » More for Teens

  • Teen Film Club
    red star for TeensTeen Film Club
    Films and Techniques
    Tuesday, August 19, 3:00 PM
    Teen Film Club. Tuesdays, August 5 - August 19 at 3:00 PM.
    We'll talk about new and old films, learn the steps of filmmaking and start planning the second Annual HP Film Festival. This club is for you if you already make films or want to be a filmmaker. Cool summer snacks provided. » More for Teens

  • Band
    green star for AdultsFilm: Band's Visit
    International Film Series
    Tuesday, August 19, 7:00 PM
    Band's visit (Bikur Ha-Tizmoret). Israeli; 2007; 89 min. Directed by Eran Kolirin.
    An Egyptian police band is looking to play at a new Arab Cultural Center when they get on the wrong bus and go to Betah Tikva, an isolated little town. A comedy and tragedy about the things that separate people.
    FREE! Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

  • bugs on leaf
    blue star for allSummer Saturday
    Library open 10 - 2
    Saturday, August 23

  • bug with pail
    blue star for allSummer Sunday
    Library Closed
    Sunday, August 24

  • Labor Day
    blue star for allLabor Day Weekend
    Library Closed
    Saturday, Aug 30 - Saturday, Aug 30

  • Labor Day
    blue star for allLabor Day Weekend
    Library Closed
    Sunday, August 31

September Events

  • Labor Day
    blue star for allLabor Day Weekend
    Library Closed
    Monday, September 1

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