SEPTEMBER

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SEPTEMBER
2009
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
VOLUME 7 • NO. 5
FINE FILM FESTIVAL
THE SOLOIST
2009, 118 minutes, rated PG-13. A homeless
musician and a newspaper reporter in Los
Angeles form a unique bond in this true story
starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey, Jr.
Tuesday, September 22 • 1:30 & 7:30 p.m.
THE DIRECTOR’S
CORNER
What an amazing few
months it has been, both
for me and The Library!
First, thank you to all the
thoughtful customers who have wished me well
on my appointment as Director. It is truly an
honor to lead this wonderful staff and vibrant
organization. Time literally flies by as we finish
the main construction of our new children’s programming room and the adult quiet reading area.
New furnishings have been ordered, thanks to
our generous Friends of the Library, and soon
the new spaces will be opened for business. The
Library’s interior has been going through a much
needed “face lift” since the building is more than
35 years old. We hope to begin the final piece of
our face lift late this year or early next year. The
Children’s room will finally be re-carpeted and a
new bulletin board installed. I think you will agree
that the whole building has a fresher, lighter look
that makes it most welcoming. We are particularly happy to welcome our new café: A Novel
Café, ready to serve up some delicious and enticing meals and snacks. Please stop by and wish
Barbara and Lisa well and stay for a tasty treat!
Please know that I look forward to many
productive years as Director of The Library and
I welcome your comments and suggestions since
we are partners in making The Library the best
resource for all our residents.Thank you again for
your good wishes.
MaryEllen Firestone, Library Director
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new café: “A N on!
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ON SALE NOW!
MEET THE AUTHOR:
Save money all year long and support
The Friends of the Libary. Entertainment
Book 2010 now on sale at Circulation.
DR. BONNIE
How to Rekindle
the Romance Magic
with Your Partner
The Library
2 Jean Walling Civic Center
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-390-6950 • www.ebpl.org
...ESPECIALLY WITH THE “MONEY
STRAIN” IN THIS ECONOMY
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requent Oprah! guest Bonnie Eaker Weil, Ph.D., presents easy-to-learn techniques regarding love,
sex and money in these challenging and stressful financial times. As “Dr. Bonnie” writes in her latest
book, Financial Infidelity: the #1 Relationship Wrecker, “When you don’t have money, that’s when your
relationship matters the most.” Watch your relationship thrive with these cutting-edge techniques.
Dr. Bonnie, an internationally-acclaimed relationship expert, author and therapist, was named
by Psychology Today as one of America’s best therapists and by NY Magazine as one of the city’s
best therapists. In addition to numerous Oprah! appearances, she was featured in a 3-day series on
the Today Show, and is a frequent contributor to The Ladies Home Journal’s “Can this marriage be
saved?” column, The NY Times, and USA Today. Her other books include Make Up, Don’t Break Up and
Adultery, the Forgivable Sin, which became a movie.
Thursday, October 8 • 7–8 p.m.
MEET THE AUTHOR:
WILLIAM KEEGAN
Closure—9/11, Eight Years Later
Lt. William Keegan, author of Closure, will share his experiences at
Ground Zero as a member of the Port Authority Police Department, which lost 37 men that day. Lt. Keegan began work that very
afternoon, and took a lead role in the recovery effort, using PATH
tunnels to enter “the pile” from underneath. His book includes
never-before-told stories, including how Lt. Keegan and his men uncovered 1,000 tons of gold and silver in a secret vault to keep the
Commodities Exchange from crashing. Hear his story about the
resiliency of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming trauma.
Tuesday, September 15 • 7–8 p.m.
Library Hours
Monday–Thursday 9–9 • Friday 9–5
Saturday 9–9 • Sunday 1–5 (starting Sept. 13)
MaryEllen Firestone, Director
Susan Kaspin, Programming
Jill Work, Designer
Library Board of Trustees
Elaine Lee Kessler, President
Arthur Lewin, Vice President
Angus Kress Gillespie, Secretary
Stanley Fischer, Treasurer
Peter Bonanos
Paul J. Endler, Jr.
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
Matt Korten
Edward Luster
Nancy Pinkin
Vendors needed for the FRIENDS
HOLIDAY BAZAAR, scheduled
for December 5, 10 a.m. –3 p.m.
Email Willette Seibel for
information: WSeibel@ebpl.org
Health Matters!
COLON CANCER AWARENESS
AND PREVENTION
Learn about the importance of colon cancer
screening and recognizing signs and symptoms of
colon and rectal cancer. October is Colon Cancer
Awareness Month, making this the perfect time
to get the information you need on early detection and prevention. Join Dr. Nell Maloney Patel,
Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University
of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Robert
Wood Johnson Medical School, who will help answer your questions about colorectal cancer, the
third most common cancer in the United States.
Tuesday, October 20 • 7–8 p.m.
STATE OF PLAY
2009, 128 minutes, rated PG-13. A newspaper
reporter investigating the death of a Congressman’s assistant uncovers a conspiracy in this
political thriller starring Russell Crowe and
Helen Mirren.
Tuesday, October 27 • 1:30 & 7:30 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
TITLE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Tuesday, October 13 • 1:30 & 7:30 p.m.
healthy vegetarian alternatives for family and
friends. Stay until the end for a few moments
of meditation.
Thursday, September 10 • 7–8:30 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO REIKI
The Japanese art of Reiki is alive and well.
Learn about this gentle and healing art from
Ruth A. Golush, Ph.d., who has been practicing
this “laying on hands” healing art for 13 years.
Dr. Golush will talk about the features, uses
and the history of Reiki as well as about learning this art. Come on out and learn how to
promote healing and increase your life energy.
Monday, October 12 • 7–8:30 p.m.
VEGETARIAN DIET FOR
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
O N E X H IBRIT:
Living a vegetarian lifestyle is about more than
what you eat. It’s about increasing your vitality,
better health and creating an enhanced sense
of well being. Join Susan Rose, a vegetarian for
35 years, and learn how a vegetarian diet is not
only good for you, but for the planet. Susan has
taught vegetarian cooking and diet in New York
and New Jersey and plans to share tips on finding
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alternatives to traditional corporate jobs or if
your current small business is suffering due to
the recession, don’t miss this opportunity to pick
the brains of some of the savviest business minds
in the region, all retired executives. Volunteers
from SCORE, the Counselors to America’s Small
Business, will give tips on starting or building a
business.
Thursday, September 24 • 7–8:30 p.m.
RESCHEDULED FROM JULY 11:
SEPTEMBER
VEGETARIAN DIET FOR
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
(See information on back page.)
Thursday, September 10 • 7–8:30 p.m.
THE ANDY ROTHSTEIN BAND
Take some Stevie Ray Vaughn, add some Pat
Martino and throw in a bit of “The Edge” from
U2 and you’ll have an accurate description of
guitarist Andy Rothstein. Playing since he was 13,
Andy has studied with jazz greats Steve Khan,
Kevin Eubanks and Ted Dunbar, and his music has
been described as contemporary jazz, funk and
fusion. He and his band, Chris Bacas (saxophone),
Steve Jankowski (trumpet), Tony Senatore (bass),
and Karl Latham (drums) will be playing original
material as well as classic tunes.
Saturday, September 12 • 7 p.m.
ENCOUNTER POINT
View this controversial documentary about the
bereaved families of both Israelis and Palestinians.
A discussion will follow regarding the hopes for
a prompt return to negotiations to further the
Arab-Israeli peace process.
Tuesday, September 15 • 1–3 p.m.
CO-SPONSORED BY BRANDEIS
NATIONAL COMMITTEE AND THE LIBRARY
MEET THE AUTHOR
WILLIAM KEEGAN: “CLOSURE—
9/11 EIGHT YEARS LATER”
(See information on front page.)
Tuesday, September 15 • 7–8 p.m.
START & BUILD YOUR OWN BUSINESS
If you’ve ever dreamed of having your own
2 business, if the economy has led you to seek
RICHARD REITER SWING BAND
Enjoy the Richard Reiter Swing Band as they
perform familiar standards from the swing
era, featuring Emmy Award-winning composer
Reiter on saxophone, clarinet and flute, and vocalist Tricia Slafta. Rounding out the band are Bob
Quaranta on piano, Paul Ivory on bass and Matt
Patuto on drums. Space-permitting, the audience
is invited to dance to the repertoire that includes
“Our Love is Here to Stay,” “Boogie Woogie
Bugle Boy,”“As Time Goes By” and “Sing Sing Sing.”
Saturday, September 26 • 7 p.m.
INTERCULTURAL TRAINING
FOR NEW AMERICANS
This program is designed to assist new Americans, especially foreign students and employees,
with learning cultural norms in the United States.
How do you act in a place of business? What
is considered polite behavior at a meeting? The
program’s emphasis will be on work environment issues but will touch upon other areas as
well, time permitting. By attending this workshop, new Americans will learn how to adapt to
American ways and understand better how to
conduct business in their new country.
Tuesday, September 29 • 7–8:30 p.m.
CO-SPONSORED BY THE EAST
BRUNSWICK HUMAN RELATIONS
COUNCIL AND THE LIBRARY
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUPS
Leaders trained by Literacy Programs of New
Jersey conduct The Library’s conversation groups.
Mondays starting Sept. 14 • 7:30–9 p.m.
Thursdays starting Sept. 17 • 10–11:30 a.m.
MEDITATION WITH JEFF KASPIN
Join volunteer-led meditation classes.
Wednesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7,
14, 21, 28; 5:30-6:30 p.m. (no med. 9/2)
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The Guernsey Literary and Potato
Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
Wednesday, September 9 • 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 10 • 1 p.m.
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
Wednesday, October 14 • 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 15 • 1 p.m.
CHESS CLUB
Children, teens and adults are invited to play this
mind-sharpening game.
Saturday, September 12 • 1:30–3 p.m.
Sunday, October 11 • 1:30–3 p.m.
PRE-RETIREMENT SERIES:
MAPPING OUT A JOURNEY
This series is designed to explore the issues and
skills needed for a successful and fulfilling retirement. If you are thinking about retirement, recently retired or hoping to retire someday, this
series, led by professionals from a variety of
fields, is for you. Registration is suggested; please
call the Department on Aging, (732) 390-6896.
September 16 • 7–9 p.m.—“Retirement Goals”
September 23 • 7–9 p.m.—“Staying Healthy”
September 30 • 7–9 p.m.—“Medicare Maze”
October 7 • 7–9 p.m.—”Financial & Legal Planning”
October 14 • 7–9 p.m.—“How Will I Spend My
Time?”
CO-SPONSORED BY THE DEPARTMENT
ON AGING, EAST BRUNSWICK COMMISSION ON AGING, AND THE LIBRARY’S
“SENIOR SPACES” INFOLINK CONTRACT
OCTOBER
MEET THE AUTHOR
MANNY LUFTGLASS:
FISHIN’ IN NEW JERSEY
Get the lowdown on the best fishing holes
around with author and angler Manny Luftglass.
The author of 14 books about fishing, Manny
has written more than 3,000 feature articles,
columns and reports for local newspapers and
fishing magazines. Manny will talk about fishing
in the Spruce Run and Round Valley Reservoirs,
Adults AT A GLANCE…
Lake Hopatcong, and saltwater hot spots, as well
as discussing fishing styles. Attendees will receive
free fishing hooks while supplies last. Whether
you’re a salty professional or just starting out,
fisherpeople of all ages are welcome!
Thursday, October 1 • 7–8 p.m.
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.
October 5 & 6 • 6:30–10 p.m.
(NOTE: The next sessions will be:
December 14 & 15 • 6:30–10 p.m.)
September
Scotland and U.S.-based harp teachers Kathy
DeAngelo, Debbie Brewin-Wilson and Sharon
Knowles teach traditional Irish and Scottish music on the folk harp. Harpers come from all over
the country to be part of this exciting event,
with their weekend culminating in a public concert featuring the artist-teachers and ensembles
composed of the participating harpers.
Sunday, October 18 • 1:30 p.m.
SPONSORED BY ARTS COMMISSION,
DIVISION OF RECREATION & THE LIBRARY
COLON CANCER AWARENESS
AND PREVENTION
(See information on back page.)
Tuesday, October 20 • 7–8 p.m.
MEET THE AUTHOR
MEET THE AUTHOR
DR. BONNIE: REKINDLE THE
ROMANCE WITH YOUR PARTNER
(See information on front page.)
Thursday, October 8 • 7–8 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO REIKI
(See information on back page)
Monday, October 12 • 7–8:30 p.m.
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
Join Allen Tinkler, consultant on college selection
and transition issues for students with LD and
other special needs, and learn about strategies
for students with special needs to select and be
admitted to college. Issues discussed will include
the value of IEPs or 504 plans, disclosure of a disability, quotas, and foreign language requirements.
Thursday, October 15 • 7–8 p.m.
HARPERS’ ESCAPE CONCERT
A HEAVENLY HOST OF HARPERS
Imagine more than two dozen harpers performing at the Library! They are part of the 17th
annual Harpers’ Escape, held in New Brunswick, where noted harpers Grainne Hambly
from Mayo, Ireland, William Jackson of Glasgow,
RICHARD KIMMEL:
WORLD WAR II GHOSTS
The ghosts of WWII are talking, and so are many
other historic artifacts. Join East Brunswick author
Richard Kimmel as he discusses his book “WWII
Ghosts: Artifacts Can Talk,” and how, through
paranormal archaeology and latent energy, tangible remnants of the past can relate amazing and
haunting stories. A member of the New Jersey
Ghost Organization, Mr. Kimmel will talk about
artifacts such as the SS Totenkopf Honor Ring, a
Japanese gas mask remnant and pistol, and more.
Saturday, October 24 • 2–3 p.m.
HOW TO WRITE A CHILDREN’S
BOOK AND GET IT PUBLISHED
Join local children’s author Rachelle Burk for a
talk on how to write a publishable children’s
story, avoid common mistakes, target appropriate
publishers and submit a proper manuscript and
query letter. Rachelle is the author of the new
illustrated children’s book Tree House in a Storm.
She was Highlights Magazine’s January 2009
Author of the Month.
Thursday, October 29 • 7–8:30 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE:
STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
Bil Lepp —November 21 & 22.
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6 Summer Sunday—Library is CLOSED
7 Labor Day—Library is CLOSED
9 7:30 Book Discussion Group
10 1:00 Book Discussion Group
12 1:30 Chess Club
12 7:00 CONCERT: Rothstein fusion
14 7:30 English Conversation Group
15 1:00 FILM: Encounter Point
15 7:00 AUTHOR: 9/11 Eight Years Later
16 7:00 Retirement Goals
1710:00 English Conversation Group
21 7:30 English Conversation Group
22 1:30 FILM: The Soloist
22 7:30 FILM: The Soloist
23 7:00 Staying Healthy
2410:00 English Conversation Group
24 7:00 Start & Build a Business
26 7:00 CONCERT: Reiter Swing Band
28 7:30 English Conversation Group
29 7:00 New American Integration
30 7:00 Medicare Maze
October
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THU 1 7:00
SAT 5–6 6:30
MON 5 7:30
WED 7 7:00
THU 810:00
THU 8 7:00
SAT 11 1:30
MON 12 7:00
MON 12 7:30
TUE 13 1:30
TUE 13 7:30
WED 14 7:00
WED 14 7:30
THU 15 1:00
THU 1510:00
THU 15 7:00
SUN 18 1:30
MON 19 7:30
TUE 20 7:00
THU 2210:00
SAT 24 2:00
MON 26 7:30
TUE 27 1:30
TUE 27 7:30
THU 29 7:00
THU 2910:00
English Conversation Group
Luftglass: Fishing in NJ
Defensive Driving course
English Conversation Group
Financial & Legal Planning
English Conversation Group
AUTHOR: Dr. Bonnie
Chess Club
Introduction to Reiki
English Conversation Group
FILM: Title TBA
FILM: Title TBA
“How Will I Spend My Time?”
Book Discussion Group
Book Discussion Group
English Conversation Group
College Application Process
CONCERT: Harpers’ Escape
English Conversation Group
Colon Cancer Awareness
English Conversation Group
AUTHOR: World War II Ghosts
English Conversation Group
FILM: State of Play
FILM: State of Play
Childrens’ Book Publishing
English Conversation Group
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Bring your own cards and mats; no Japanese or
fake cards. For children and teens.
Sunday, September 20 • 1–3 p.m.
Saturday, October 17 • 1–3 p.m.
Youth Events
& Workshops
www.ebpl.or g/kids
732-390-6789
Teen/Tween Events & Workshops
www.ebpl.or g/teens • 732-390-6789
Facebook group: EBPL TEENS
Email teens@ebpl.org to make suggestions, ask questions or just to keep in touch.
* Registration required, online or at Youth
Services desk. Register for events by
clicking on the program in the calendar
of events at www.ebpl.org
Preschool, School-aged,
and Family AT A GLANCE…
September
TUE 1 Register for Baking ‘N’ Books,
TaleTime & Crafts, Scienteering,
Read to a Dog, Baby & Me
TUE 1 10:30 Magic Carpet Ride
TUE 1 3:00 *Curtains Up! Talent Show
WED 2 10:30 *Pet Parade
WED 2 2:00 Afternoon at the Movies
THU 3 10:00 *Baby and Me
THU 3 10:30 (Pet Parade rain date)
THU 3 7:00 Evening Xpress
SAT 5 1:00 *Baking ‘N’ Books
SUN 6 Summer Sunday—Library is CLOSED
MON 7 Labor Day—Library is CLOSED
TUE 8 1:30 Magic Carpet Ride
THU 10 10:15 Say Hola To Spanish
FRI 11 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
SAT 12 1:30 Chess Club
SAT 12 4:00 Weekend Wanderings
TUE 15 10:30 Magic Carpet Ride
WED 16 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
SAT 19 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
SAT 19 2:30 Pokemon Play
SUN 20 1:00 Yu-Gi-Oh
SUN 20 4:00 Lively Listeners
MON 21 10:30 *TaleTime & Crafts
MON 21 1:30 *TaleTime & Crafts
TUE 22 1:30 Magic Carpet Ride
TUE 22 6:30 *Scienteering Gr. 1–2
TUE 22 7:30 *Scienteering Gr. 3, 4, 5
THU 24 10:30 Merry Movies and More
FRI 25 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
SAT 26 1:30 *Scienteering Gr. 1–2
SAT 26 2:30 *Scienteering Gr. 3, 4, 5
SUN 27 2:00 Family Flick Fest
MON 28 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
TUE 29 10:30 Magic Carpet Ride
October
THU 1 Register for Music and Motion,
Baking ‘N’ Books, TaleTime & Crafts,
Stories from The Library
THU 1 10:15 Say Hola To Spanish
FRI 2 10:00 *Baby and Me
SAT 3 11:00 *Baking ‘N’ Books
SAT 3 1:00 *Read to a Dog
TUE 6 1:30 Magic Carpet Ride
WED 7 10:30 *Music and Motion
WED 7 11:30 *Music and Motion
THU 8 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
SAT 10 2:30 Pokemon Play
SUN 11 1:30 Chess Club
SUN 11 4:00 Weekend Wanderings
TUE 13 10:30 Magic Carpet Ride
WED 14 10:00 Crafty Creations
FRI 16 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
SAT 17 1:00 Yu-Gi-Oh
SUN 18 4:00 Lively Listeners
MON 19 10:30 *TaleTime & Crafts
MON 19 1:30 *TaleTime & Crafts
TUE 20 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
TUE 20 1:30 Magic Carpet Ride
WED 21 10:30 Merry Movies and More
SAT 24 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
SAT 24 7:00 CONCERT: StarFish
SUN 25 2:00 Family Flick Fest
MON 26 10:15 Mother Goose Magic
TUE 27 10:30 Magic Carpet Ride
THU 29 10:30 Halloween Storytime & Parade
THU 29 7:00 Evening Xpress.
MOTHER GOOSE MAGIC
A nursery rhyme program for children from
birth to age two accompanied by an adult.
Friday, September 11 • 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, September 16 • 10:15 a.m.
Saturday, September 19 • 10:15 a.m.
Friday, September 25 • 10:15 a.m.
Monday, September 28 • 10:15 a.m.
Thursday, October 8 • 10:15 a.m.
Friday, October 16 • 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday, October 20 • 10:15 a.m.
Saturday, October 24 • 10:15 a.m.
Monday, October 26 • 10:15 a.m.
MAGIC CARPET RIDE
Stories and songs for children ages 2 and up with
an adult.
Tuesday, September 1 • 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 8• 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 15 • 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 22• 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 29 • 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, October 6 • 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 13 • 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, October 20 • 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 27 • 10:30 a.m.
* BAKING ’N’ BOOKS
Make something good to eat and hear delicious
stories. For children ages 4 and up with an adult.
Saturday, September 5 • 1 p.m.
Register beginning September 1.
Saturday, October 3 • 11 a.m.
Register beginning October 1.
POKEMON PLAY
HALLOWEEN STORYTIME & PARADE
Special Halloween storytime for ages 2–5. Listen
to some stories, come in costume and parade
around the library.
Thursday, October 29 • 10:30 a.m.
Drop in to make a quick, beautiful, not-toomessy craft. For children ages 2 and up.
Wednesday, October 14 • 10 a.m.
— Autumn craft
Tell us what programs you would like to see at
The Library. Get involved and make a difference!
Grades 5–7.
Wednesday, September 23 • 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14 • 6:30 p.m.
Let’s make music together. Have fun with rhythm
instrument activities and dance. For children ages
2–5 with an adult. Register beginning Oct. 1.
Wednesday, October 7 • 10:30 or 11:30 a.m.
BETWEEN THE LINES BOOK CLUB
*READ TO A DOG
*STORIES FROM THE LIBRARY
A storytime for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years,
which is videotaped and airs on EBTV, Channel 3. Children must be the appropriate age by
the first day of the session. Register for all 4
weeks beginning on October 1.
Wednesdays: November 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30 a.m.
Young readers in grades 1–5 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. For
children in grades K–5. Register beginning Sept. 1.
Saturday, October 3 • 1–2 p.m.
A book discussion group for Tweens in grades
5, 6 and 7.
TITLE: Schooled by Gordon Korman
Wednesday, October 28 • 7 p.m.
TAG: TEEN ACTION GROUP MEETING
Have a say in The Library’s collection and help
plan new programs and events. Also counts
towards service credit. Snacks! Grades 7–12.
Tuesday, September 15 • 7–8 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21 • 7–8 p.m.
CHESS CLUB
Children, teens and adults are invited to play this
mind-sharpening game.
Saturday, September 12 • 1:30–3 p.m.
Sunday, October 11 • 1:30–3 p.m.
WEEKEND WANDERINGS
Stories for families with young children ages 2
and up.
Saturday, September 12 • 4 p.m.
Sunday October 11 • 4 p.m.
Introduce your preschooler to Spanish. We share
stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish. Ages 2–5.
Thursday, September 10 • 10:15 a.m.
Thursday, October 1 • 10:15 a.m.
*SCIENTEERING AT THE LIBRARY
EBPL Scienteers explore the world of science
with stories, crafts and experiments.
Tuesday, Sept. 22 • Register beginning Sept. 1.
6:30–7 p.m. for grades 1 and 2
7:30–8:15 p.m. for grades 3, 4 and 5
Saturday, Sept.26 • Register beginning Sept. 1.
1:30–2 p.m. for grades 1 and 2
2:30–3:15 p.m. for grades 3, 4 and 5
Short, animated films based on children’s books
and a story for ages 2 and up with an adult.
Thursday, September 24 • 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, October 21 • 10:30 a.m.
THE ARCADE
Come to The Library to see a good movie! Titles
TBD. Check our website.
Sunday, September 27 • 2 p.m.
Sunday, October 25 • 2 p.m.
STARFISH
CHESS CLUB
Get ready to ROCK with New Jersey’s hottest
band for kids—StarFish! Take five seasoned musicians raised on classic rock, stir in some great
original songs with kid-centric lyrics (they’re all
dads), and you get a recipe for guitar-driven rock
that’s fun for all ages! StarFish gives kids an introduction to real rock music and gets everyone up
on their feet—singing, dancing and playing “Air
Guitar.” Bring the whole family for this fantastic,
lively and interactive performance.
Saturday, October 24 • 7 p.m.
Children, teens and adults are invited to play this
mind-sharpening game.
Saturday, September 12 • 1:30–3 p.m.
Sunday, October 11 • 1:30–3 p.m.
GAMERS GUILD
Nerd out! Play RPGs and CCGs such as Dungeons & Dragons and Magic The Gathering in
the Teen Space. Dice and decks provided. Grades
6–12.
Monday, September 21 • 6 p.m. til DOOM
or 8:30, whichever comes first
Mondays, October 5 and 19 • 6 p.m. til the
GATES OF HADES or 8:30, whichever
comes first
KOTAKU
November
SUN 22 Storytelling Festival (for families)
featuring Bil Lepp
Sample the latest anime and manga in The
Library’s collection. Cosplay strongly encouraged.
Grades 6–12.
Tuesday, October 20 • 6–8 p.
EVENING XPRESS
An evening story time for children ages 2 and up.
Thursdays: September 3, October 29 • 7 p.m.
Kick it old school at The Library’s breakdancing
program. Dance, compete or just watch some
moves and listen to some tunes. Grade 8 and up.
Wednesday, September 30, • 7–8 p.m.
*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. Grades 8–12.
Limit: 12.
Monday, September 28 • 7–8 p.m.
Register beginning September 1.
Thursday, October 29 • 7–8 p.m. Register beginning October 1.
TEEN TRIVIA NIGHT
Prove your mad knowledge at Teen Trivia Night.
Form a team, have fun and maybe win a prize.
Grades 8–12.
Thursdays: September 17, October 22 • 7 p.m.
Sign up for EBPL’s Teen Photo Club on Facebook, and show your work in the library’s Teen
Space. You can submit your pictures either electronically for view on the Teen Space monitors or bring in matted prints ready for display.
The club’s contest for September will be
“Modes of Transportation.” Use your imagination! Open to ages 14 through 18 years.
Teens and Tweens
AT A GLANCE…
September
TUE 1
SAT 12
SAT 12
TUE 15 THU 17
MON 21
WED 23
MON 28
WED 30
Register for Teen Lit
1:30 Chess Club
1:30 The Arcade
7:00 TAG: Teen Action Group Meeting
7:00 Teen Trivia Night
6:00 Gamers Guild
6:30 Tween Advisory Board
7:00 *Teen Lit
7:00 Break Dancing
October
Thu 1
MON 5 6:00
SAT 10 1:30
SUN 11 1:30
WED 14 6:30
18–24
MON 19 6 :00
TUE 20 6:00
WED 21 7:00
THU 22 7:00
WED 28 7:00
THU 29 7:00
Register for Teen Lit
Gamers Guild
The Arcade
Chess Club
Tween Advisory Board
Teen Read Week
Gamers Guild
Kotaku
TAG: Teen Action Group Meeting
Teen Trivia Night
BeTween the Lines Book Club
*Teen Lit
Friends Recognize
Teen Volunteer
*BABY AND ME
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 ebpl.org.
CAR SEAT SAFETY Officer Pense of the
East Brunswick Police Department will give
a presentation on child car seat safety. He
will also make appointments for individual
car seat safety checks to make sure that
your child’s car seat is installed properly.
Thursday, September 3 • 10 a.m.
DOES MY CHILD NEED SPEECH
THERAPY? Featuring Sheryl Gluck, Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist.
Friday, October 2 • 10 a.m.
BREAK DANCING
TEEN PHOTO CLUB:
Tournament and free play on Wii, 360, and PS2/
PS3 games in the Teen Space. September’s tournament game will be Super Smash Bros. The
October tournament game will be Guitar Hero.
Prizes awarded. Grades 6–12.
Saturday, September 12 • 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 10 • 1:30–4:30 p.m.
FAMILY FLICK FEST
SAY HOLA TO SPANISH
MERRY MOVIES AND MORE
–24.
TWEEN ADVISORY BOARD
*MUSIC AND MOTION
Stories, movement and fun! Ages 2 and up.
Sundays: September 20, October 18 • 4 p.m.
A fun story-and-craft program for children ages
2–5 accompanied by an adult.
Monday, September 21 • 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Register beginning September 1.
Monday, October 19 • 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Register beginning October 1.
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* TALETIME & CRAFTS
Like to play Pokemon? Come play the trading
card game. Bring your own cards!
Saturday, September 19 • 2:30–4 p.m.
Saturday, October 10 • 2:30–4 p.
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SEPTEMBER—Little Critter Collection
by the Carbone family.
OCTOBER— Snow Globes from the
collection of Abbey Daigneault
Ayesha working with TLC volunteers.
Congratulations to Ayesha Rizvi, who was awarded a $500
Friends of the Library Scholarship on June 9 during a ceremony at East Brunswick High School. Ayesha has been a
volunteer with The Library since she was in the eighth grade
working with the Teen Library Connection. She later moved
up to TLC Assistant Coordinator and also works as a Teen
Buddy in The Library’s math and reading programs and as
a volunteer with the Summer Reading Club. “Ayesha is
truly delightful,” said Youth Services Librarian Suzanne Klein.
“Her approachable manner and easy laugh have made
her a wonderful match for the Teen Buddies Program and
her partners have thrived under her attention.” Ayesha is
enrolled in the five-year Master of Business Administration
program at Rutgers University.