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 Read To Belle The Therapy Dog Thursday, March 11, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Belle, the dog is back to listen to stories. For children who need practice reading, Belle is the perfect non-judgmental listener. Please register for your time to read. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. To register go to www.hpplnj.org, or call 732-572-2750 or visit the front desk. » More for Children
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 Book Break Children Ages Four to Six Wednesday, March 10, 4:00 PM
Stories, creative drama, games, and crafts for four to six year olds. Registration is required and begins January 13 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Nursery Rhyme Time For 12 -- 24 month olds Tuesday, March 9, 10:15 AM
Rhymes, Songs, and stories. Registration is required online or by calling 732-572-2750 or at the front desk. Registration begins January 13. Children must be accompanied by an adult. » More for Children
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 TNT (Twos and Threes) Story Time Tuesday, March 9, 11:00 AM
Stories, crafts, and rhymes for two and three year olds accompanied by an adult. Registration begins January 13 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Teen Film Club Meeting Monday, March 8, 7:00 PM
Discuss the film festival, plan future meetings, and learn about the documentary film that we will be making this spring and summer! » More for Teens
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 Library Closed Saturday, March 6
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 Read To Belle The Therapy Dog Thursday, March 4, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Belle, the dog is back to listen to stories. For children who need practice reading, Belle is the perfect non-judgmental listener. Please register for your time to read. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. To register go to www.hpplnj.org, or call 732-572-2750 or visit the front desk. » More for Children
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  Poetry Writing Workshop With Poet Maxine Susman Thursday, March 4, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Poet and English professor Maxine Susman will conduct a workshop,Write About Now. All participants will produce a poem and have a chance to read it to the group. We will meet in the Teen Room. Please register for the workshop at the front desk or call the Library at 732-572-2750.
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 Learn Sign Language For Children 7 -13 Years Thursday, March 4, 7:15 PM
Amanda Putzer, a certified sign language instructor will teach the basics to children ages 7-13 years of age. Registration is required and begins January 13. Register online at www.hpplnj.org or call 732-572-2750 or visit the front desk. » More for Children
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Preschool Music For Newborns - Four Years Wednesday, March 3, 10:30 AM
Interactive musical programs for newborns through four year olds including older children with the same developmental age. This interactive music program will be conducted by Ann Wild, music educator. Children must be accompanied by an adult and registration is required. Signu up begins January 13 online at www.hpplnj.org, or by phone at 732-572-2750 or at the front desk.
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 Book Break Children Ages Four to Six Wednesday, March 3, 4:00 PM
Stories, creative drama, games, and crafts for four to six year olds. Registration is required and begins January 13 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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Nursery Rhyme Time For 12 -- 24 month olds Tuesday, March 2, 10:15 AM
Rhymes, Songs, and stories. Registration is required online or by calling 732-572-2750 or at the front desk. Registration begins January 13. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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 TNT (Twos and Threes) Story Time Tuesday, March 2, 11:00 AM
Stories, crafts, and rhymes for two and three year olds accompanied by an adult. Registration begins January 13 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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  Grow Food Everywhere Guest Speaker Deb Habib Monday, March 1, 7:00 PM
Deb Habib, EdD is Director of Seeds of Solidarity. For students, parents and community members interested in local foods and gardening for health, education, community vitality and justice. Round table discussion to follow.
Call library to register 732 572-2750.
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Library Closed Sunday, February 28
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 Delayed Opening Open 12 -5 Friday, February 26
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 Video Game Tournament Play On Our Library Team Friday, February 26, 3:00 PM
Participate in an Infolink Gaming Tournament by playing here and posting our scores to a tournament site. Winners from our library will go on to compete with teens from other libraries. Infolink is supplying the videogame equipment. » More for Teens
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Library Closing 6:00 PM Due To Snow Thursday, February 25
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 How To Set Up Email Basic Computer Class Series Thursday, February 25, 10:30-11:30 AM
Learn how to set up an email account and receive and send email. Sherry Johnson, Coordinator of Adult Services, will give a series of one hour Basic Computer skills classes. You can register for all four classes or for individual classes. Registration begins Wednesday, January 27 at the front desk or by calling 732-572-2750. » More on technology...
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 Read To Belle The Therapy Dog Thursday, February 25, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Belle, the dog is back to listen to stories. For children who need practice reading, Belle is the perfect non-judgmental listener. Please register for your time to read. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. To register go to www.hpplnj.org, or call 732-572-2750 or visit the front desk. » More for Children
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 Learn Sign Language For Children 7 -13 Years Thursday, February 25, 7:15 PM
Amanda Putzer, a certified sign lanuage instructor will teach the basics to children ages 7-13 years of age. Rigistration is required and begins January 13. Register online at www.hpplnj.org or call 732-572-2750 or visit the front desk. » More for Children
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 Book Break Children Ages Four to Six Wednesday, February 24, 4:00 PM
Stories, creative drama, games, and crafts for four to six year olds. Registration is required and begins January 13 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Nursery Rhyme Time For 12 -- 24 month olds Tuesday, February 23
Rhymes, Songs, and stories. Registration is required online or by calling 732-572-2750 or at the front desk. Registration begins January 13. Children must be accompanied by an adult. » More for Children
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 TNT (Twos and Threes) Story Time Tuesday, February 23, 11:00 AM
Stories, crafts, and rhymes for two and three year olds accompanied by an adult. Registration begins January 13 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Crafternoons For Teens Tuesday, February 23, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Enjoy making a new craft with friends. Sahnaz Saleem will teach us how to make friendship bracelets and lanyard key chains. We will do another craft on March 23. For more information contact Teen Librarian Michelle Reasso at mreasso@hpplnj.org or call 732-572-2750. » More for Teens
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 Artist Reception Looking Better Than Ever Tuesday, February 23, 7:00 PM
Book Artist Rick Black and Digital Photographer Bill Bonner will be on hand to talk about their collaboration to photograph the borough and digitally convert the images into paintings. They will bring books, prints and cards from Turtle Light Press, a small boutique publisher of handmade books. Their display in the meeting room has captured all segments of the borough from street level, on the river side and from above. Looking Better Than Ever, a continuation of their 2005 centennial salute to the borough will be on display at the library through March.
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 Music Is Magic Children With Special Needs Sunday, February 21, 2:00 PM
Ann Wild, music educator, will lead this interactive workshop that includes singing, movement, and playing instruments. Especially for children with special needs but everyone is welcome accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Recommended for children ages 4 - 10 years of age. » More for Children
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Library Closed Saturday, February 20
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 Video Game Tournament Play On Our Library Team Friday, February 19, 3:00 PM
Participate in an Infolink Gaming Tournament by playing here and posting our scores to a tournament site. Winners from our library will go on to compete with teens from other libraries. Infolink is supplying the videogame equipment also on January 29, February 19 and February 26. » More for Teens
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 Learn Sign Language For Children 7 -13 Years Thursday, February 18
Amanda Putzer, a certified sign language instructor will teach the basics to children ages 7-13 years of age. Registration is required and begins January 13. Register online at www.hpplnj.org or call 732-572-2750 or visit the front desk. » More for Children
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 Read To Belle The Therapy Dog Thursday, February 18, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Belle, the dog is back to listen to stories. For children who need practice reading, Belle is the perfect non-judgmental listener. Please register for your time to read. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. To register go to www.hpplnj.org, or call 732-572-2750 or visit the front desk. » More for Children
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 Book Break Children Ages Four to Six Wednesday, February 17
Stories, creative drama, games, and crafts for four to six year olds. Registration is required and begins January 13 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Basic Internet Search Class Basic Computer Class Series Wednesday, February 17, 10:30-11:30 AM
Learn how to do simple searches on the web. Sherry Johnson, Coordinator of adult Services, is teaching this basic computer skills series. You can register for all four classes or for single classes. Registration begins Wednesday, January 27 at the front desk or by calling 732-572-2750. » More on technology...
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 Nursery Rhyme Time For 12 -- 24 month olds Tuesday, February 16, 10:15 AM
Rhymes, Songs, and stories. Registration is required online or by calling 732-572-2750 or at the front desk. Registration begins January 13. Children must be accompanied by an adult. » More for Children
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 TNT (Twos and Threes) Story Time Tuesday, February 16, 11:00 AM
Stories, crafts, and rhymes for two and three year olds accompanied by an adult. Registration begins January 13 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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Presidents' Day Library Closed Monday, February 15
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Library Closed Sunday, February 14
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Love, Laughter, Sorrow, Joy Dramatic Readings Saturday, February 13, 2:00-3:00 PM
Local actors will perform from Off Broadway Playwright and Screenwriter Neil Selden's work. Neil and his wife Lee Selden recently wrote and produced their first full length feature film, Final Gifts and are working on a second, Someone's Comin' Hungry, his 1968 off-Broadway show starring Cleavon Little and Blythe Danner. His plays have been performed at the Berlin Festival, Roundabout Theatre in New York and other major theaters.
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Lincoln's Birthday Library Closed Friday, February 12
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 Reduced Hours-Due to Snow Open 12 noon - 5 pm Thursday, February 11
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 LIBRARY CLOSED Due to Snow Wednesday, February 10
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 Nursery Rhyme Time For 12 -- 24 month olds Tuesday, February 9, 10:15 AM
Rhymes, Songs, and stories. Registration is required online or by calling 732-572-2750 or at the front desk. Registration begins January 13. Children must be accompanied by an adult. » More for Children
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 TNT (Twos and Threes) Story Time Tuesday, February 9, 11:00 AM
Stories, crafts, and rhymes for two and three year olds accompanied by an adult. Registration begins January 13 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Teen Chess Club Chess Master Jack Yang Tuesday, February 9, 3:00 PM
Enjoy an afternoon of chess with local teen chess master Jack Yang. Enjoy new chess tips and snacks. » More for Teens
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 Teen Film Festival Screen the Amazing Films Sunday, February 7, 2:00 PM
Meet the directors, writers, casts and crew that have produced films in our community. The Teen Film Club and Teen librarian Michelle Reasso has been working on the films for months and want to share them with you. This is an event for the whole family to enjoy. Popcorn too.
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Library Closed Saturday, February 6
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 Read To Belle The Therapy Dog Thursday, February 4, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Belle, the dog is back to listen to stories. For children who need practice reading, Belle is the perfect non-judgmental listener. Please register for your time to read. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. To register go to www.hpplnj.org, or call 732-572-2750 or visit the front desk. » More for Children
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  Poetry Writing Workshop With Poet Maxine Susman Thursday, February 4, 7:00-8:30 PM
Poet and English professor Maxine Susman will conduct a poetry workshop, Write Abou Now. Each participant will produce a poem and have the opportunity to read it to the group. We will meet in the Teen Room. Please register at the front desk or call the library at 732-572-2750.
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 Learn Sign Language For Children 7 -13 Years Thursday, February 4, 7:15 PM
Amanda Putzer, a certified sign language instructor will teach the basics to children ages 7-13 years of age. Registration is required and begins January 13. Register online at www.hpplnj.org or call 732-572-2750 or visit the front desk. » More for Children
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 Preschool Music For Newborns - Four Years Wednesday, February 3, 10:30 AM
Interactive musical programs for newborns through four year olds including older children with the same developmental age. This interactive music program will be conducted by Ann Wild, music educator. Children must be accompanied by an adult and registration is required. Signu up begins January 13 online at www.hpplnj.org, or by phone at 732-572-2750 or at the front desk. » More for Children
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 Learn To Use A Mouse Basic Computer Class Series Wednesday, February 3, 10:30-11:30 AM
The first step to learning the computer, this class will teach you to let the mouse take you where you want to go. This is one of four basic computer classes being taught by Sherry Johnson, Coordinator of Adult Services. You can register for all four classes in the series or for single classes. Registration begins Wednesday, January 27 at the front desk or by calling 732-572-2750. » More on technology...
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 Book Break Children Ages Four to Six Wednesday, February 3, 4:00 PM
Stories, creative drama, games, and crafts for four and six year olds. Registration is required and begins January 13 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Nursery Rhyme Time For 12 -- 24 month olds Tuesday, February 2, 10:15 AM
Rhymes, Songs, and stories. Registration is required online or by calling 732-572-2750 or at the front desk. Registration begins January 13. Children must be accompanied by an adult. » More for Children
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 TNT (Twos and Threes) Story Time Tuesday, February 2, 11:00 AM
Stories, crafts, and rhymes for two and three year olds accompanied by an adult. Registration begins January 13 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Teen Chess Club Chess Master Jack Yang Tuesday, February 2, 3:00 PM
Enjoy an afternoon of chess with local teen master Jack Yang. For all levels. For more information contact Teen Librarian Michelle Reasso at mreasso@hpplnj.org or call 732-572-2750. » More for Teens
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Library Closed Sunday, January 31
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 Video Game Tournament Play On Our Library Team Friday, January 29, 3:00 PM
Participate in an Infolink Gaming Tournament by playing here and posting our scores to a tournament site. Winners from our library will go on to compete with teens from other libraries. Infolink is supplying the videogame equipment also on January 29, February 19 and February 26. » More for Teens
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 Meet Belle The Therapy Dog A Story time For Dog Lovers Thursday, January 28, 7:00 PM
This is an evening story time for children three and up. it will also give all dog lovers an opportunity to meet Belle, The Library Therapy Dog and hear some of her favorite stories. Not a Night To Miss. » More for Children
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 Teen Chess Club Chess Master Jack Yang Tuesday, January 26, 3:00 PM
Enjoy an afternoon of chess with local teen chess master Jack Yang. Enjoy new chess tips and snacks. The chess club will also be meeting February 2 and February 9. » More for Teens
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 Makhelat Hamercaz Jewish Choir of Central NJ Sunday, January 24, 3:00 PM
Local Cantors Ann West Ott of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple in New Brunswick and Sheldon Levin of Congregation Neve Shalom in Metuchen founded and direct the Jewish Choir since 2003. More than 50 singers from Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer and Somerset Counties blend their voices in four different languages: Hebrew, Yiddish, English and Ladino.The choir aims to give an appreciation for Jewish music with songs that are religious, secular, jazz, pop, and folk. Come and enjoy a winter afternoon concert for every member of the family.
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Library Closed Saturday, January 23
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 Video Game Tournament Play On Our Library Team Friday, January 22, 3:00 PM
Participate in an Infolink Gaming Tournament by playing here and posting our scores to a tournament site. Winners from our library will go on to compete with teens from other libraries. Infolink is supplying the videogame equipment also on January 29, February 19 and February 26. » More for Teens
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 Teen Chess Club Chess Master Jack Yang Tuesday, January 19, 3:00 PM
Enjoy an afternoon of chess with local teen chess master Jack Yang. All levels. Will also meet January 26, February 2 and February 9.For more information contact Teen Librarian Michelle Reasso at mreasso@hpplnj.org or call 732-572-2750. » More for Teens
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Martin Luther King Jr Day Library Closed Monday, January 18
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Library Closed Sunday, January 17
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 Friends of The Library Meeting Monday, January 11, 7:00 PM
Join us for a meeting to plan events. You are invited to become a Friend and an active member of the library.
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 Artist Reception Phyllis Halsted Freedman Sunday, January 10, 2:00-5:00 PM
There will be an artist reception for Phyllis Halsted Freedman's opening of The Beauty of Work: An exhibit of Oil Paintings. The exhibit will be a the library until January 30, 2010. Freedman has been an artist fo more than 40 years, has had four major solo shows and has been an adjunct professor at the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. Her work has been included in private and corporate collections as well as in galleries and juried shows.
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Library Closed Saturday, January 9
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Library Closed Sunday, January 3
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New Year's Day Library Closed Friday, January 1
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 Preschool of Rock For 6 months to 5 years Tuesday, December 29, 10:30 AM
Michael Napolitano is bringing his interactive music program for preschoolers, Music for Aardvarks. Enjoy dancing, singing and handling instruments. Registration is required and space is limited to 20 families. To sign up call the library at 732-572-2750 or visit the front desk. » More for Children
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  Spook Handy Concert Music For The Whole Family Sunday, December 27, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Spook Handy, the Folk Singer will perform Tales From The Road, his popular live music program. Enjoy an afternoon of American Folk music for the whole family. Sing along to the bluegrass, Appalachian, 60s and 70s pop tunes.
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Saturday After Christmas Library Closed Saturday, December 26
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Christmas Day Library Closed Friday, December 25
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Christmas Eve Library Closed Thursday, December 24
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 Staff Development Day Library Closed Monday, December 21
The library will be closed for a staff development day.
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 Read To Belle Belle Is A Dog Thursday, December 17, 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Belle the dog loves to listen to stories. For special needs children with a caretaker. Please register September 23 online at www.hpplnj.org or call the library at
732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Tulpan International Film Festival Tuesday, December 15, 7:00 PM
Director Sergey Dvortsevoy,known for his stunning documentaries, is making his first narrative feature with this dynamically filmed 2008 comedy about a recently returned Russian Naval Serviceman. Arriving to live with his sister's family on a desolate Hunger Steppe, he tries to prove himself a worthy husband to the only available female in the area as he learns to be an animal herder.
In French and Russian with English subtitles. Not Rated - 100 minutes. The International Film Festival is sponsored by The Friends of the Library
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 Teen Film Club Monday, December 14, 7:00 PM
Workshops include guest speakers about film making and working on film in preparation for The Teen Film estival. scheduled for Sunday, February 14. Teens are encouraged to submit films until December 31. » More for Teens
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 Read To Belle Belle Is A Dog Thursday, December 10, 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Belle the dog loves to listen to stories. For special needs children with a caretaker. Please register September 23 online at www.hpplnj.org or call the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Holiday Concert Friends of The Library Sunday, December 6, 2:30 PM
A string quartet from the Rutgers Concert Bureau will perform classical and holiday selections. A reception for the community will follow the concert.
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 Reception for Artists A Quiet Dialogue Saturday, December 5, 2:00 PM
Marsha Goldberg, a painter and Susan Edmunds, a hand weaver, found similarities in their work and there is exhibit is A Quiet Dialogue. an Artists' Reception is being held for them and the community is invited.
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 Story Time For Children With Autism Thursday, December 3, 4:00 PM
Stories and songs for children 5 and up accompanied by an adult. Registration begins September 23 online at www.hpplnj.org, by phone at 732-572-2750 or at the front desk. » More for Children
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 Read To Belle Belle Is A Dog Thursday, December 3, 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Belle the dog loves to listen to stories. For special needs children with a caretaker. Please register September 23 online at www.hpplnj.org or call the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Green Teen Workshop Sustainability Monday, November 30, 7:00 PM
You have heard the term sustainability in the news media, but how can we actively help? Irene Marx, Tina Weishaus, and Ann Barron will talk about ways we can get involved. Don't miss this exciting and important chance to find out. » More for Teens
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Day After Thanksgiving Library Closed Friday, November 27
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Thanksgiving Day Library Closed Thursday, November 26
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 Book Break StoryTime 4 and 5 year olds Monday, November 23
Stories, creative drama, games, and crafts for four and five year olds. Registration is required and begins online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Read To Belle Belle Is A Dog Thursday, November 19, 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Belle the dog loves to listen to stories. For special needs children with a caretaker. Please register September 23 online at www.hpplnj.org or call th library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Jazz Pianist John Bianculli Jazz Concert Thursday, November 19, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Jazz pianist John Bianculli's original music is a blend of jazz, Latin, Brazilian, rhythm and blues and Afro Cuban. His song Bittersweet made the Cotemporary Jazz Charts top-ten list. He's played throughout the northeast and locally can be heard Friday evenings at Christopher's in New Brunswick. he will be accompanied by drums and upright bass.
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 Nursery Rhyme Time For 12 -- 24 month olds Wednesday, November 18, 10:15 AM
Songs, stories, rhymes for babies 12-24 months old accompanied by an adult. Registration begins September 23 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 TNT (Twos and Threes) Story Time Wednesday, November 18, 11:00 AM
Stories, crafts, and rhymes for two and three year olds accompanied by an adult. Registration begins September 23 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Music Is Magic For Children With Autism Wednesday, November 18, 4:00 PM
Ann Wild, music educator will lead this interactive workshop that includes singing, movement, and playing instruments. Ann is especially committed to involving children with autism to enjoy music in an accepting and stimulating environment. For children accompanied by an adult. Please register beginning September 23 at www.hpplnj.org, by phone at 732-572-2750 or at the front desk. » More for Children
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 1000 Years of Good Prayers International Film Festival Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 PM
A 2007 film in Cantonese with English subtitles by Director Wayne Wang (Joy Luck Club) about a Chinese father, a former Cold War rocket scientist, who visits the US to help his American daughter's love life after her divorce. Instead he falls in love with an Iranian woman and learns new American ways. Not Rated - 83 minutes. The International film Festival is sponored by the Friends of The Library.
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 Book Break StoryTime 4 and 5 year olds Monday, November 16, 4:00 PM
Stories, creative drama, games, and crafts for four and five year olds. Registration is required and begins September 23 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Twitter Research Workshop With Leora Wenger Monday, November 16, 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Now that you have a Twitter account, webmaster Leora Wenger will show you how to research all kinds of current topics. Business practices and tools such as email marketing services and direct sales techniques can be learned via Twitter. Politics, gardening, baseball, local events, travel tips, technical skills and design are all discussed on Twitter. Bring a laptop if you have one. Come at 7:15 pm if you need help setting up a Twitter account. Leora is the library webmaster.You may register online for this workshop. » More on technology...
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 Read To Belle Belle Is A Dog Thursday, November 12, 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Belle the dog loves to listen to stories. For special needs children with a caretaker. Please register September 23 online at www.hpplnj.org or call th library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Veteran's Day Library Closed Wednesday, November 11
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 Book Break StoryTime 4 and 5 year olds Monday, November 9, 4:00 PM
Stories, creative drama, games, and crafts for four and five year olds. Registration is required and begins online September 23 at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children
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 Teen Film Club Film Making Workshop Monday, November 9, 7:00 PM
Workshops include guest speakers about film making and working on film in preparation for The Teen Film Festival scheduled for Sunday, February 7. Teens are encouraged to submit films until December 31. » More for Teens
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