Bargain Book Bonanza! APRIL Adults AT A GLANCE… MARCH

EXHIBITS
MA R C H /A P R I L
2010
March: Suburban Artists Guild
April: East Brunswick Schools
VOLUME 8 • NO. 2
DISPLAYS
March: East Brunswick Historical Society
April: East Brunswick Schools
THE DIRECTOR’S
CORNER
As we welcome the sure signs of spring,
with longer days and budding trees, let’s
also welcome the opportunity to learn a
new skill, dust off our New Year’s resolutions
and enjoy the ever-popular Friends of The
Library Book and Media Sale! The Library
offers a wide array of computer classes,
author talks and seminars on everything
from public speaking to exercise and fitness.
If you haven’t tried anything new lately, be
sure to look over the fabulous selection of
events coming up in March and April. There
is something for everyone as we shake off
the cold of winter and enjoy a class or lecture with our friends and neighbors at the
warmest place in town: your Library.
MaryEllen Firestone, Library Director
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Turkey: Where Europe and Asia Meet
Does the thought of travelling to Turkey and experiencing its old world charm pique your curiosity? Travel to this exotic land without leaving the comforts of your hometown when guest speaker
Tamer Teoman regales us with rich and vibrant information about Turkey and tourism. Admission is
free and everyone is welcome to attend.
Wednesday, March 3 • 7 p.m.
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Haiti: Its History and Culture
Learn about Haiti during an informative panel discussion chaired
by Professor Angus Kress Gillespie, a folklorist who has researched the traditional beliefs, myths, tales and practices of the
Haitian people through scholarship and fieldwork. The keynote
speaker will be Jeff Richter, President of the New Jersey-Haiti
Partners, Partners of the Americas, and Lieutenant Colonel, U.S.
Army Reserve (Retired), former Haiti Desk Officer for the 358th
Civil Affairs Brigade. The panel will be composed of experts
on Haitian history, culture and society, including the author of
Closure, Lt. Bill Keegan, P.A.P.D. (Ret.) who recently led a H.E.A.R.T.
9/11 team during the search and rescue operation in Haiti.
Thursday, March 11 • 7 p.m.
SPONSORED BY THE NEW JERSEY-HAITI PARTNERS
AND THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
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BARGAIN BOOK & MEDIA SALE
March 15–21, 2010
Brunswick Square Mall, JC Penney Court
Route 18 South, East Brunswick, NJ
Books • Audio Books • DVDs • CDs
all at fantastic discounts!
FREE admission!
Cash or checks accepted • sorry, no credit
cards • ATMs located within the mall
OPEN ALL MALL HOURS
Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6. p.m.
FREE PUPPET SHOWS
March 17 & 18 • 7 & 7:30 p.m.
Adult Events & Workshops
WWW.EBPL.ORG • 732-390-6767
MARCH
PUBLIC SPEAKING: IT’S
EASIER THAN YOU THINK
Do you have stage fright whenever you’re asked
to speak before a group? Whether you’re speaking to one or one thousand, at home or on the
job, Toastmasters can help you speak clearly and
confidently. Adults only.
Tuesday, March 2 • 7–8:30 p.m.
SPONSORED BY THE BRUNSWICK
TOASTMASTERS CLUB
MEET THE AUTHOR
JAMES T. FISHER:
ON THE IRISH WATERFRONT
James T. Fisher’s On the Irish Waterfront depicts
the quintessential gangster era that infiltrated
the New York and New Jersey waterfronts in the
1900s and the demise of its empire in the 1950s.
Professor Fisher will discuss the historical journey behind the making of one of Hollywood’s
all-time classics, Elia Kazan’s On the Waterfront.
Thursday, March 4 • 7–8 p.m.
MAKHELAT HAMERCAZ: JEWISH
CHOIR OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
Under the direction of two local cantors, Anna
West Ott and Sheldon Levin, the Jewish Choir of
Central New Jersey, Makhelat HaMercaz, will again
present a stirring program, spanning the spectrum
of Jewish experience and traditions. The repertoire includes African- and Caribbean-style songs,
Ladino songs, and traditional and new songs
from Israel and the U.S.
Sunday, March 7 • 3–4 p.m.
MYTHS OF EXERCISE AND FITNESS
People often use myths and “old wives’ tales”
about exercise as an excuse for not exercising
or as an explanation for lack of success in their
exercise plan. Ned Webber, a Certified Personal
Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, will discuss common misconceptions
about exercise and answer related questions.
Wednesday, March 10 • 7–8 p.m.
SPONSORED BY THE DEPARTMENT
ON AGING AND THE LIBRARY’S
SENIOR SPACES INFOLINK CONTRACT
THE NJ ABRAHAM LINCOLN
BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION, THE
EAST BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL
SOCIETY AND THE LIBRARY PRESENT:
NEW JERSEYANS IN THE CIVIL WAR
The Library
2 Jean Walling Civic Center
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-390-6950 • www.ebpl.org
MaryEllen Firestone, Director
Susan Kaspin, Programming
Jill Work, Designer
Library Board of Trustees
Elaine Lee Kessler, President
Arthur Lewin, Vice President
Paul J. Endler, Jr., Treasurer
Angus Kress Gillespie, Secretary
Peter Bonanos
Patricia LaDuca
Donna McEvoy
Sushma Patel
Brigitte Malivert,
Student Representative
Gail Dysleski, Trustee Emeritus
Turbi Smilow, Trustee Emeritus
Mayor
David Stahl
Township Council
Denise Contrino
Catherine Diem
Camille Ferraro
Edward Luster
Nancy Pinkin
THE MUSIC OF THE EUROPEAN ROMA (GYPSIES):
“The Songs of Wandering People”
Gypsy duo Milena Dawidowicz, violinist, and Elena Panova, pianist, will present the sophisticated
melodies of Roma music from Eastern European countries, as well as the traditional songs based
on Gypsy folklore. Come and enjoy the variety of Gypsy music from Hungary, Romania, Russia,
Bulgaria, Bosnia and Slovenia and learn about its history and origins.
Saturday, April 24 • 7:30 p.m.
SPONSORED BY THE EAST BRUNSWICK ARTS
COMMISSION AND THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
BUSINESS PLAN FOR
A SMALL BUSINESS
Volunteers from SCORE, counselors to America’s Small Business, will explain what you need
to know to identify and evaluate your business
goals, areas of strength and weakness, identifying
your market, your customers and strategies, and
ways to present your ideas to prospective financiers. Learn from some of the region’s savviest
business minds.
Monday, March 15 • 7–8:30 p.m.
THE ART OF NEGOTIATING
AND INTERVIEWING
Are you working and wonder if you should ask
for a raise? When, how and what to do if the
boss says no, and is it time to get your resume
updated in the new fashion accepted in today’s
busy workforce? These and other questions will
be answered by consultant Eileen Levine.
Thursday, March 18 • 7–8 p.m.
TOMMY ABOUSSLEMAN
AND HIS ALL-STAR BAND
Enjoy a performance by Tommy Aboussleman
and his All-Star Band, featuring Tommy on vocals
and guitar, Rick Lewis on vocals and keyboards,
RK Scott on bass and Jim Moise on drums. Based
out of Central Jersey, the band plays unique renditions of a wide range of classic songs from
artists such as The Beatles, Grateful Dead, Neil
Young, Simon and Garfunkel, Johnny Cash, Frank
Sinatra and more. Come and rock the night away!
Saturday, March 20 • 7:30 p.m.
“JERSEY FRESH”
Writers and performers Laurie Granieri and
Tammy Paolino serve up a mix of straight-ahead
poetry and short nonfiction, delivering nervy and
thoughtful observations on, well, just about everything: husbands, ex-husbands, babies, insomnia, broken appliances and broken relationships.
The award-winning former Home News-Tribune
columnists share their slice-of-life stories with
that trademark Jersey blend of biting humor and
compassion. Followed by an “open–mic” session
sponsored by the Raritan Poets.
Thursday, March 25 • 7–8:30 p.m.
SPONSORED BY THE RARITAN
POETS AND THE LIBRARY
MARCH & APRIL
MEDITATION WITH JEFF KASPIN
Join volunteer-led meditation classes.
Wednesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24;
April 7, 14, 21, 28 • 5:30–6:30 p.m.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST
by Mohsin Hamid
Wednesday, March 10 • 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 11 • 1 p.m.
HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER
AND SWEET by Jamie Ford
Wednesday, April 14 • 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 14 • 1 p.m.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
Mondays: April 12, 19, 26 • 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays: April 15, 22, 29 • 10 a.m.
UPDATE YOUR COMPUTER SKILLS
Register now for training courses in our computer training lab. Classes include Internet training
and Microsoft Office sessions, and target both inexperienced users and “power users.” All classes
are 2 hours in length and are $5 for cardholders
and $10 for non cardholders. Go to http://www.
ebpl.org/main/srv_comp_training.cfm for course
descriptions with links to The Library Calendar
for online registration. Each month’s schedule is
published on the 15th of the previous month.
Need help with registration? Call 732-390-6767.
MORNINGSTAR PROVIDES FREE
MONTHLY LUNCHTIME INVESTMENT
WEBINARS FOR E.B. RESIDENTS
Join the staff of Morningstar for lunchtime
webinars that will run the first Thursday of
every month in 2010 at noon. Morningstar Investment Research Center is a comprehensive
online investing database which provides independent analysis and data on more than 30,000
stocks and mutual funds. Empower yourself with
the knowledge and skills to make smart investment choices in a changing stock market. https://
www.livemeeting.com/cc/gc_pro_namewreg_
morningstar/join?id=Thursday&role=attend
(There is no entry code.)
LECTURE
SERIES
Library Hours
Monday–Thursday 9–9 • Friday 9–5
Saturday 9–9 • Sunday 1–5
APRIL
AN AFTERNOON WITH DAVID SAINT
Enjoy a chat with David Saint, Artistic Director at
the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick.
Mr. Saint will share experiences from his twelve
seasons running the Playhouse and will provide
insight into various topics, including choosing the
plays to produce, as well as casting, directing, the
rehearsal process and developing new work. At
the end of the program, Mr. Saint will entertain
questions from the audience.
Monday, April 12 • 1 p.m.
SPONSORED BY MIDDLESEX CHAPTER
OF THE BRANDEIS NATIONAL
COMMITTEE AND THE LIBRARY
THE POWER OF OUR THOUGHTS
Thoughts are energy, and our thoughts—both
conscious and unconscious—affect our lives.
Ruth A. Golush, Ph.D, an experienced healer, will
share ideas about how to become more conscious of beliefs that hinder us, and how to clear
the way for self-empowerment.
Monday, April 12 • 7–8 p.m.
PHOTOGRAPHER BRUCE TUCKER:
EXPLORING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Professional photographer Bruce Tucker will give
a presentation on digital photography. He will
provide guidance regarding the purchase of a
new digital camera or upgrade of an existing one.
He will also offer tips and tricks on how to get
the best photographs from your digital camera,
composing your photos, organizing, correcting
or enhancing them and how to share them with
your family and friends. Adults only.
Thursday, April 15 • 7–8:30 p.m.
SPONSORED BY THE DEPT. ON AGING
AND THE LIBRARY’S INFOLINK CONTRACT
THE NJ COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES,
THE EAST BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL
SOCIETY AND THE LIBRARY PRESENT:
“LINCOLN THE PRESIDENT”
Join Rutgers Professor William Gillette, author
of Jersey Blue: Civil War Politics in New Jersey,
1854–1865, who will present a talk on Abraham Lincoln. His presidency will be analyzed by
assessing his record as a politician, a statesman, a
commander-in-chief and a war leader.
Monday, March 22 • 7–8 p.m.
NEW JERSEY’S CIVIL WAR POLITICS
Author and professor William Gillette will refute
the incorrect view of New Jersey as a border
slave state that sympathized with the South,
state rights, secession and slavery. Dr. Gillette
will discuss the fact that New Jersey, along with
other lower northern states, backed the North’s
effort to preserve the union.
Tuesday, April 20 • 7–8:30 p.m.
FILMS @ THE LIBRARY
SPRING INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL 2010
THE COUNTERFEITERS
Austria. 2007. 98 minutes. Rated R.
Winner of the 2008 Academy Award for Best
Foreign Language Film, Stefan Ruzowitsky’s thriller tells the true story of Jewish counterfeiters
who face a moral dilemma when they are forced
to collaborate with the Nazis.
Tuesday, March 9 • 1:30 & 7:30 p.m.
THE VALET
France. 2006. 85 minutes. Rated PG-13.
A simple valet is drawn into a rich businessman’s scheme to hide his extramarital affairs in
this madcap comedy. Master of the French farce
ROBIN KESSLER:“ARM YOURSELF
WITH COMPUTER SAFETY TIPS”
Consultant Robin Kessler will again be providing
a free computer seminar on ways to use Facebook and Craigslist properly and safely and how
to protect your computer and data from the
“nasties.” Participants will be offered a peek at
Windows 7, a free manual and giveaways, and
a chance to win a free, full-version antispyware
program and backup program.
Friday, April 23 • 1–3 p.m.
SPONSORED BY THE DEPT. ON AGING
AND THE LIBRARY’S INFOLINK CONTRACT
MEET THE AUTHOR
ABIGAIL POGREBIN:
“THE TRUTH ABOUT TWINSHIP”
In her book, One and the Same: My Life as an Identical Twin and What I’ve Learned About Everyone’s
Struggle to be Singular, Ms. Pogrebin tells of the
twin experience from the inside out and shines a
smart and loving light on this special relationship.
Wednesday, April 28 • 7:30–8:30 p.m.
SPONSORED BY THE JEWISH FEDERATION
OF GREATER MIDDLESEX COUNTY AND
THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
$* DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES
Participants must attend two consecutive evenings for credit. Course costs vary according to
goal: $65 for a 2-point reduction on license and
5% insurance discount or $55 for just a 5% insurance discount. Application forms are available
at the Circulation desk or downloadable on-line,
http://www.ebpl.org “Friends of The Library.”
Checks should be payable to E.B. Friends of The
Library. For more information, call 732-257-2967
or email Fixaticket@aol.com
Wednesday, April 28; Thursday, April 29
6:30–10 p.m.
GOLF FITNESS: EXERCISES
TO IMPROVE YOUR SWING.
A great golf swing involves flexibility, balance and
timing. Dr. Joel Schwartz, local Chiropractor and
Therapeutic Exercise Specialist, will explain how
to improve the efficiency of your swing and prevent injuries with stretching and strengthening
exercises that are specific to golf. Adults only.
Monday, April 19 • 7:30 p.m.
SPONSORED BY THE DEPT. ON AGING
AND THE LIBRARY’S INFOLINK CONTRACT
Join Joseph G. Bilby, Assistant Curator of the
National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey
in Sea Girt, as he talks about the state’s soldiers
and civilians—including heroes, scoundrels and
ordinary folks—whose lives were affected by
the Civil War. Their biographies are included in
the New Jersey Civil War 150th Committee’s
first publication, New Jersey Goes to War: Biographies of 150 New Jerseyans Caught up in the
Struggle of the Civil War, which Mr. Bilby edited.
Thursday, April 1 • 7–8:30 p.m.
Join the Library Team
on April 25 for
“Taking Steps for
Literacy” Walk at MCC.
To join, contact snye@ebpl.org.
Francis Veber directs an accomplished cast that
includes Kristin Scott Thomas, Daniel Auteuil and
Gad Elmaleh.
Tuesday, April 13 • 1:30 & 7:30 p.m.
POPULAR FILM FESTIVAL 2010
THE BLIND SIDE
USA. 2009. 128 minutes. Rated PG-13.
John Lee Hancock directs the remarkable true
story of Michael Oher, a homeless teenager taken in by a conservative suburban family. Sandra
Bullock won multiple awards for her portrayal of
the Southern belle who helped the future AllAmerican football player reach his full potential.
Tuesday, March 23 • 1:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Adults AT A GLANCE…
Holiday Bazaar december 5
March
TUE 2 7:00
WED 3 5:30
WED 3 7:00
THU 4 noon
THU 4 7:00
SUN 7 3:00
TUE 9 1:30
TUE 9 7:30
WED 10 5:30
WED 10 7:00
WED 10 7:30
THU 11 1:00
THU 11 7:00
MON 15–SUN 21
MON 15 7:00
WED 17 5:30
THU 18 7:00
SAT 20 7:30
MON 22 7:00
TUE 23 1:30
TUE 23 7:30
WED 24 5:30
THU 25 7:00
WED 28 5:30
Public Speaking
Meditation
Turkey
Morningstar Webinar
AUTHOR: James T. Fisher
Jewish Choir of Central NJ
FILM: The Counterfeiters
FILM: The Counterfeiters
Meditation
Myths of Exercise
Book Discussion Group
Book Discussion Group
Haiti: History and Culture
Friends’ Book & Media Sale
Brunswick Square Mall
Business Plan/Small Business
Meditation
Art of Negotiating/Interviewing
Tommy Aboussleman Band
Abraham Lincoln
FILM: The Blind Side
FILM: The Blind Side
Meditation
Jersey Fresh: Poetry
Meditation
April
THU 1 7:00 NJ in the Civil War
WED 7 5:30 Meditation
THU 8 noon Morningstar Webinar
MON 12 1:00 David Saint, George Street
MON 12 7:00 The Power of Our Thoughts
MON 12 7:30 English Conversation Group
TUE 13 1:30 FILM: The Valet
TUE 13 7:30 FILM: The Valet
WED 14 5:30 Meditation
WED 14 7:30 Book Discussion Group
THU 15 1:00 Book Discussion Group
THU 15 7:00 Digital Photography
THU 1510:00 English Conversation Group
MON 19 7:30 Golf Fitness
MON 19 7:30 English Conversation Group
TUE 20 7:00 NJ Civil War Politics
WED 21 5:30 Meditation
THU 2210:00 English Conversation Group
FRI 23 1:00 Computer Safety Tips
SAT 24 7:30 Gypsy Music
MON 26 7:30 English Conversation Group
WED–THU 28–29 6:30 $ Defensive Driving
WED 28 5:30 Meditation
WED 28 7:30 AUTHOR: Abigail Pogrebin
THU 2910:00 English Conversation Group
March
MON 1 Register for Baking ’n’ Books, Stories
from The Library, Taletime & Crafts,
Read to a Dog, Money Matters,
Reading & Math Buddies, Baking
’fore Bed, Scienteering
MON 1 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
TUE 2 10:30 Magic Carpet Ride WED 3 10:00 Crafty Creations
THU 4 10:15 Say Hola to Spanish
SAT 6 11:00 *Baking ’n’ Books
SAT 6 1:00 *Read to a Dog
SUN 7 1:00 Yu-Gi-Oh!
TUE 9 6:30 *Jr. Scienteering
TUE 9 7:30 *Scienteering
WED 10 2:00 *Stories from The Library
THU 11 7:00 Evening Xpress
FRI 12 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
SAT 13 1:30 *Jr. Scienteering
SAT 13 2:30 *Scienteering
SUN 14 4:00 Weekend Wanderings
MON 15–SUN 21 Friends’ Book & Media Sale
Brunswick Square Mall
TUE 16 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
TUE 16 1:30 Magic Carpet Ride
WED 17 2:00 *Stories from The Library
WED17–THU 18 Puppet Pandemonium at 7:00 & 7:30 Brunswick Square Mall
THU 18 10:30 Merry Movies and More
SAT 20 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
SAT 20 1:00 Pokemon Launch Party
SUN 21 2:00 Family Flick Fest
MON 22 10:30 *Taletime & Crafts
MON 22 1:30 *Taletime & Crafts
TUE 23 10:30 Magic Carpet Ride
WED 24 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
WED 24 2:00 *Stories from The Library
THU 25 7:00 *Baking ’fore Bed
SAT 27 1:30 Chess Club
SAT 27 3:30 *Money Matters
SUN 28 4:00 Lively Listeners
TUE 30 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
TUE 30 1:30 Magic Carpet Ride
WED 31 2:00 *Stories from The Library
April
THU 1
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THU 1
SAT 3
SAT 3
MON 5
TUE 6
WED 7
THU 8
THU 8
FRI 9
SAT 10
SUN 11
TUE 13
TUE 13
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TUE 13
WED 14
WED 14
SAT 17
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SUN 18
MON 19
MON 19
TUE 20
WED 21
THU 22
SAT 24
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Barga
Bookza!
Bonan
Register for Music & Motion, Baking ’n’ Books, Taletime & Crafts, Baby &
Me, Scienteering, Books and Beyond,
R eading & Math Buddies, Padawan
Power, Lego Play
10:15 Say Hola to Spanish
2:00 Magic Show
11:00 *Baking ’n’ Books
3:00 *Lego Play
10:15 Mother Goose Magic
10:30 Magic Carpet Ride
10:00 Crafty Creations
10:30 *Music & Motion
11:30 *Music & Motion
10:00 *Baby & Me
2:00 *Padawan Power
1:00 Yu-Gi-Oh!
10:15 Mother Goose Magic
1:30 Magic Carpet Ride
6:30 *Jr. Scienteering
7:30 *Scienteering
10:30 Merry Movies and More
3:00 Book Swap
10:15 Mother Goose Magic
1:30 *Jr. Scienteering
2:30 *Scienteering
4:00 Weekend Wanderings
10:30 *Taletime & Crafts
1:30 *Taletime & Crafts
10:30 Magic Carpet Ride
10:15 Mother Goose Magic
7:00 *Books & Beyond
2:00 Family FlickFest
4:00 Lively Listeners
1:30 Chess Club
1:30 Magic Carpet Ride
10:15 Mother Goose Magic
7:00 Evening Xpress
Lasso up a great deal at the Bargain
Book Bonanza, March 15–21,
Brunswick Square Mall!
Youth Events
& Workshops
www.ebpl.or g/kids
732-390-6789
* Registration required, online or at Youth
PUPPET PANDEMONIUM
Services desk. Register for events by
clicking on the program in the calendar
of events at www.ebpl.org
A nursery rhyme program for children from
birth to age two accompanied by an adult.
Monday, March 1 • 10:15 a.m.
Friday, March 12 • 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday, March 16 • 10:15 a.m.
Saturday, March 20 • 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, March 24 • 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday, March 30 • 10:15 a.m.
Monday, April 5 • 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday, April 13 • 10:15 a.m.
Saturday, April 17 • 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, April 21 • 10:15 a.m.
Thursday, April 29 • 10:15 a.m.
MAGIC CARPET RIDE
Stories and songs for children ages 2 and up with
an adult.
Tuesday, March 2 • 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 16 • 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 23 • 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 30 • 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6 • 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 13 • 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 20 • 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 27 • 1:30 p.m.
*MUSIC & MOTION
Let’s make music together. Have fun with rhythm
instrument activities and dance. For children ages
2–5 with an adult. Register beginning April 1.
Thursday, April 8 • 10:30 or 11:30 a.m.
*BAKING ’N’ BOOKS
Make something good to eat and hear delicious
stories. For children ages 4 and up with an adult.
Saturday, March 6 • 11 a.m.
Register beginning March 1.
Saturday, April 3 • 11 a.m.
Register beginning April 1.
CRAFTY CREATIONS
Drop in to make a quick, beautiful, not-toomessy craft. Ages 2 and up with an adult.
Wednesday, March 3 • 10 a.m.
—Choo choo trains
Wednesday, April 7 • 10 a.m.
—Woven paper mats
Come to Brunswick Square Mall and
enjoy shows featuring The Library Puppeteers! Held in conjunction with The
Friends’ Book & Media Sale.
Wednesday, March 17 • 7 and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 18 • 7 and 7:30 p.m.
March 15–21, 2010
BRUNSWICK SQUARE MALL
Come to The Friends of The Library
Book & Media Sale at Brunswick Square
Mall. Lasso up some great deals on books,
audio books, DVDs and CDs.
Stories, movement and fun! Ages 2 and up.
Sunday, March 28 • 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 24 • 4 p.m.
*BAKING ’FORE BED
*BOOKS AND BEYOND
*LEGO PLAY
A book discussion for students in grades 4 and
5. This month’s title is Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog
Days. Register beginning April 1.
Thursday, April 22 • 7 p.m.
EBPL Scienteers explore the world of science
with stories, crafts and experiments.
Tuesday, March 9 • Register beginning March 1.
6:30–7 p.m. for grades 1 and 2
7:30–8:15 p.m. for grades 3, 4 and 5
Saturday, March 13 • Register beginning March 1.
1:30–2 p.m. for grades 1 and 2
2:30–3:15 p.m. for grades 3, 4 and 5
Tuesday, April 13 • Register beginning April1.
6:30–7 p.m. for grades 1 and 2
7:30–8:15 p.m. for grades 3, 4 and 5
Saturday, April 17 • Register beginning April1.
1:30–2 p.m. for grades 1 and 2
2:30–3:15 p.m. for grades 3, 4 and 5
Bring your own cards and mats; no Japanese or
fake cards. For children and teens.
Sunday, March 7 • 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, April 11 • 1–3 p.m.
SAY HOLA TO SPANISH
Introduce your preschooler to Spanish. We share
stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish. Ages 2–5.
Thursdays: March 4; April 1 • 10:15 a.m.
An evening storytime for children ages 2 and up.
Thursdays: March 11; April 29 • 7 p.m.
MERRY MOVIES AND MORE
Short, animated films based on children’s books
and a story for ages 2 and up with an adult.
Thursday, March 18 • 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 14 • 10:30 a.m.
TIE-DYE A SPRING SCARF: Get ready
for Spring! Bring in a white or light color
T-shirt and turn it into a scarf, headband,
or another colorful accessory! Register
beginning March 1.
Wednesday, March 10 • 7 p.m.
POETRY NIGHT: Share some of your
favorite poems, write your own poetry and
make a “secret scrapbook” to keep your
favorite verses and memories in. Refreshments served! Register beginning April 1.
Wednesday, April 7 • 7 p.m.
*BETWEEN THE LINES
A book club for Tweens in grades 5, 6 and 7.
Register beginning March 1.
A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban
Wednesday, March 31 • 7 p.m.
TEEN ACTION GROUP MEETING
Have a say in The Library’s collection, help plan
new programs and events and participate in
creative activities. Also counts towards service
credit. Snacks! Grades 7–12.
Monday, March 1 • 7–8 p.m.
Monday, April 5 • 7–8 p.m.
THE ARCADE
The Magic of Reading
with Brian Richards
The fun of reading is highlighted in this
magic show featuring amazing magic
tricks, illusion, comedy, and audience
participation. Fun for all ages. Free tickets will be distributed one half hour
before the show begins.
Thursday, April 1 • 2 p.m.
Tournament and free play on Wii, 360 and PS3
games in the Teen Space. The March tournament
game is Street Fighter on XboX 360. The April
game will be Mario Kart on the Wii. Prizes awarded. Grades 6–12.
Saturday, March 6 • 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 10 • 1:30–4:30 p.m.
MANGA CLUB
Sample the latest anime and manga in The Library’s collection and play manga-related games.
Featured titles in March and April include Last
Exile, Full Metal Alchemist and Cowboy Bebop.
Prizes! Snacks! Grades 6–12.
Thursday, March 18 • 6–8:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 15 • 6–8:30 p.m.
GAMERS GUILD
BOOK SWAP
Why buy when you can swap ’til you drop?
Bring in the books you’ve outgrown and swap
them for some new-to-you titles! If you have
leftover Book Bucks from last time, bring them
to “spend!” Please note: computer and medical
books must be no older than two years. For
all ages.
Tuesday, April 14 • 3–8 p.m.
Every TUESDAY! Play RPGs and CCGs such as
Dungeons & Dragons and Magic The Gathering. Dice provided. Lessons available. Note that
the second Tuesday of the month is devoted to
Magic. Grades 6–12.
Tuesdays: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
6:00 til THE DOOMSLAYER RIDES or 8:30 p.m.,
whichever comes first
Tuesdays: April 6,13, 20, 27
6:00 til TOTAL MANA DRAIN or 8:30 p.m., whichever comes first
BREAK DANCING SESSION
CHESS CLUB
Children, teens and adults are invited to play this
mind-sharpening game.
Saturday, March 27 •1:30–3 p.m.
Sunday, April 25 • 1:30–3 p.m.
Bust a move at The Library’s ongoing break dancing sessions. Music provided. Prizes awarded for
the top dancers. Grades 7–12.
Wednesday, March 24 • 7–8 p.m.
FAMILY FLICK FEST
*TALETIME & CRAFTS
EVENING XPRESS
A club for students in grades 5, 6 and 7.
*MONEY MATTERS
Look at coins from different countries, read a
story about money, and do a piggy bank craft.
For children in grades 2–4. Register beginning
March 1.
Saturday, March 27 • 3:30 p.m.
*PADAWAN POWER—
STAR WARS FUN!
See the books we have, play the music and make
a Star Wars craft! For children in grades K–3.
Register beginning April 1.
Saturday, April 10 • 2 p.m.
POKEMON LAUNCH PARTY
Bring your DS and your copy of Pokemon Heart
Gold and Soul Silver to The Library to celebrate
the 2010 relaunch of this classic Pokemon game.
Activities include a Poke-walk and, of course,
battling, training and trading Pokemon. Snacks!
Grades 4 and up.
Saturday, March 20 • 1–2:30 p.m.
Looking for a volunteer opportunity over the summer? Here's your
chance to participate in The Teen
Library Connection! This popular volunteer program is for East
Brunswick students entering 8th,
9th and 10th grades in September.
The program runs for 8 weeks over
the summer, from June 28–August
20. Students are eligible to apply for
two consecutive weeks. Participants
will be accepted on a lottery basis.
Applications will be available online
or in-person on April 23. Completed
applications will be accepted INPERSON ONLY from May 3–17.
TEEN TRIVIA NIGHT
*SCIENTEERING AT THE LIBRARY
YU-GI-OH
Informational programs for parents with young
children. After each program, stay for a Q&A
session and meet with other parents. Your young
children are always welcome to attend along
with an adult. PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE at
www.ebpl.org.
Friday, April 9 • 10 a.m. —Preschool Fair
See what you and your friends can create and
have fun! We will provide the building blocks and
display your work after the program. For children
ages 5 and up. Register beginning April 1.
Saturday, April 3 • 3 p.m.
Young readers in grades K–5 are invited to read a
story to a dog, thanks to the pooch-friendly folks
at Furry Angels Therapy Dogs, a nonprofit organization that trains dogs to work with people of
all ages and abilities. Each reader will spend 25
minutes with man’s best friend to practice reading aloud. Bring in your favorite story or check
one out from The Library’s collection. Register
beginning March 1.
Saturday, March 6 • 1–2 p.m.
WEEKEND WANDERINGS
A fun story-and-craft program for children ages
2–5 accompanied by an adult.
Monday, March 22 • 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Register beginning March 1
Monday, April 19 • 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Register beginning April 1
An evening of baking and stories for families with
children ages 5 and up. Register beginning March 1.
Thursday, March 25 • 7 p.m.
*LIBRO MANIACS
*READ TO A DOG
*STORIES FROM THE LIBRARY
A weekend storytime for children ages 2 and up
with an adult after nap time.
Sunday, March 14 • 4 p.m.
Sunday, April 18 • 4 p.m.
Email teens@ebpl.org to make suggestions, ask questions or just to keep in touch.
THE FRIENDS’ BARGAIN BOOK
& MEDIA SALE
LIVELY LISTENERS
* READING BUDDIES/MATH BUDDIES
Struggling students in grades 1–6 can sign up to
be paired with a Teen Buddy to practice reading or math skills.The Library will assign partners,
and the parent and teen volunteer will set a mutually agreeable schedule. Meetings must take
place in The Library. Due to the popularity of
this program, waiting list space is available at this
time and you will be notified when your child
is next on the list. Register at www.ebpl.org/kids.
A story program for children ages 3, 4 and 5
years. This program is videotaped and airs on
EBTV. Register for the 4-week session beginning
March 1.
Wednesdays: March 10, 17, 24, 31 • 2 p.m.
www.ebpl.or g/teens • 732-390-6789
Facebook group: EBPL TEENS
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MOTHER GOOSE MAGIC
*BABY AND ME
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TEEN LIT
Like to write poems and flash fiction? Want to
see your work online? Bring your ideas and a pen
to The Library’s teen writing group. Different activities every month. Grades 9–12. Limit: 8.
Monday, March 22 • 7–8 p.m.
Monday, April 19 • 7–8 p.m.
Prove your mad knowledge at Teen Trivia Night.
Form a team, have fun, maybe win a prize. Great
practice for the Academic Team! Grades 8–12.
Thursday, March 4 • 7–8 p.m.
Thursday, April 8 • 7–8 p.m.
PHOTO CLUB
Join The Library’s online Teen Photography Club
through Facebook. Display your work in the Teen
Space either as a jpg or a matted print. Grades
9–12.
Friday, March 26 • 4–5 p.m.
Friday, April 30 • 4–5 p.m.
Teens and Tweens
AT A GLANCE…
March
MON 1 Registration begins for Libro Maniacs,
BeTween the Lines
MON 1 7:00 Teen Action Group
TUE 2 6:00 Gamers Guild
THU 4 7:00 Teen Trivia Night
SAT 6 1:30 The Arcade
TUE 9 6:00 Gamers Guild
WED 10 7:00 *Libro Maniacs: Tie-Dye
MON 15–SUN 21 Friends’ Book & Media Sale
Brunswick Square Mall
TUE 16 6:00 Gamers Guild
THU 18 6:00 Manga Club
MON 22 7:00 Teen Lit
TUE 23 6:00 Gamers Guild
WED 24 7:00 Break Dancing
FRI 26 4:00 Photo Club
SAT 27 1:30 Chess Club
TUE 30 6:00 Gamers Guild
WED 31 7:00 *BeTween the Lines
April
THU 1 Registration begins for Libro Maniacs
MON 5 7:00 Teen Action Group
TUE 6 6:00 Gamers Guild
WED 7 7:00 *Libro Maniacs: Poetry
THU 8 7:00 Teen Trivia Night
SAT 10 1:30 The Arcade
TUE 13 6:00 Gamers Guild
THU 15 6:00 Manga Club
MON 19 7:00 Teen Lit
TUE 20 6:00 Gamers Guild
FRI 23 TLC Applications Available
SUN 25 1:30 Chess Club
TUE 27 6:00 Gamers Guild
FRI 30 4:00 Photo Club
May
MON 3–17 TLC Applications Due
YOUT H SERV ICES
DISP LAY CASE
MARCH—Ponies, horses and
LEGOs from the collection of Annaika
and Harieth Tanejo.
APRIL—Model cars by
Josh Barry.
TEEN BUDDIES NEEDED!
Teens in 8th grade and up can volunteer as Teen Buddies for our Reading & Math Buddies program.
You’d meet with your Kid Buddy once a week for an hour to work on improving skills. Interested teens
should contact Suzanne Klein at sklein@ebpl.org for more information.