Doo-Wop Is Back! - East Brunswick Public Library

July 17: Tsotsi
Zulu-Afrikaan-English, 2005. 94 minutes. Rated R.
Based on an Athol Fugard novel, this searing portrait of six
life-changing days in the life of a violent South African teenager
and his gang won the 2006 Oscar for Best Foreign
Language Picture.
July 24: Fear and Trembling
French-Japanese, 2003. 102 minutes. Unrated.
Determined to prove her worth, a downtrodden Belgian translator
takes a job in a Tokyo firm, only to find herself enmeshed in culture
clashes that get her in increasingly more trouble with her
very traditional boss.
July 31: I’m Not Scared
Italian, 2003. 108 minutes. Rated R.
Both a coming-of-age drama and a thriller, this tale of how an
innocent ten-year-old boy reacts to a startling discovery at the
bottom of a pit won two Donatello awards.
August 7: Noi
Icelandic, 2003. 93 minutes. Unrated.
A cast made up largely of nonprofessional actors enact this
absorbing character study of a young disaffected albino living
with his grandmother in a snowy town at the edge of a fjord.
August 14: Volver
Spanish, 2006. 121 minutes. Rated R.
Whimsy, dark comedy, and magical realism—in the form of a
matriarchal ghost presiding over a clan of women—enliven
a portrait of life in a small Spanish village where mothers, sisters,
and daughters all have secrets.
Meet The
Author
Sponsored by the Friends of The Library
Home News Tribune and Asbury Park Press Columnist,
Michael Riley: “Scars, Tattoos & the Funny Bone”
Sunday, June 3, 6-7:30 p.m.
Mike Riley would be the first to tell you he is “only human”, not coincidentally
the title of his much-loved humor and spirituality column. His thousands of
readers can’t wait to catch up with the continuing weekly adventures of
Mike, his better half Sue, and their four sons, and benefit from his inspiring
words. Some of his most memorable musings are now available in a book of
his collected works, entitled, what else, Only Human.
The Camden-born ordained American Baptist minister led three
congregations for more than 20 years before, as he wryly puts it, “Going over to the dark side to the secular humanist world of journalism.”
The public is invited to hear Mike’s sometimes outrageous but
always entertaining opinions.
Gardening Guru, Pegi Ballister-Howells
“Fall: It’s Not Just for Chrysanthemums Anymore”
Sunday, July 29, 2-4 p.m.
How does your garden grow? When it comes to autumn, mum’s not
the only word. The popular host of EBTV’s At Home with Pegi and
author of New Jersey Gardener’s Guide and Month by Month Gardening in New Jersey offers tips on planning a creative garden with
fall-blooming bulbs, asters known in Jane Austen novels as Michaelmas Daisies, and other flowers you might not have considered.
Pegi will also autograph copies of her top-selling books and chat
with fans. Light refreshments will be served.
. . . also on the Internet at www.ebpl.org
News from the
East Brunswick Public Library
French, 2005. 108 minutes. Unrated.
In the late 1970’s, affluent middle-aged women flock to Haiti,
where their money can buy them the charms and companionship
of young native men, if only temporarily.
The Friends’ Seventh Annual
WHAT’S IT WORTH?
Antique Appraisal, Information Fair and Lecture
Sunday, June 24, 1:15-5 p.m.
Tickets $5, On Sale May 17 at Circulation Desk.
Admission to everyone’s favorite local “antiques
roadshow” includes having two items appraised (no
weapons, please) by professional appraiser, Joseph
Bodnar and colleagues. All opinions are verbal,
nonbinding estimates of value. Items will be evaluated in
order of numbered tickets sold.
Mr. Bodnar will offer a lively lecture in The Library’s
meeting room at 1:30 p.m. on how to get the best
possible price for your antiques. Books and magazines
on correctly pricing your pieces will be on display and
available for borrowing. The informative handout on the
ins and outs of selling antiques and collectibles is yours to
keep. Light refreshments will be served.
Defensive Driving Saves $$$
Erase points, save money on insurance!
New Jersey approved class taught by experienced police
detective/accident investigator. LIMITED TO 30.
Applications available at the Circulation desk.
Monday-Tuesday, June 18-19, 6:30-10 p.m.
Must attend two consecutive evenings for credit.
You may apply to reduce points on your license once
every five years; to receive an insurance discount, once
every three years. Please note that your points cannot fall
below zero. Licensed motorists with fewer than four points
enjoy a mandatory discount on the auto liability, collision
and no-fault portions of their insurance premiums for three
years, starting with the next renewal. Course costs vary
according to goal:
2-Point Reduction
$65
5% Insurance Discount
$55
Both
$65
Application forms are available at the Circulation desk
or downloadable (www.ebpl.org, click on “Friends of The
Library”). Checks should be payable to
“E.B. Friends of The Library.”
If space permits, you may simply show up on the first night
with payment and the completed application form. For
more information, please call 732-485-9714 or e-mail
questions to pointreduction@aol.com.
For more information or updates on all programs, please
call 732-390-6767 or log on to www.ebpl.org, “Featured
Events” and “Featured News.”
The Library
2 Jean Walling Civic Center
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-390-6950 • www.ebpl.org
Library Hours
Monday–Saturday 9–9 • Sunday 1–9
Carol Nersinger, Library Director
Ellen Dweck, Editor
Bob Pinaha, Designer
Library Board of Trustees
Gail Dysleski, President
Elaine Lee Kessler, Vice President
Arthur Lewin, Secretary
Stanley Fischer, Treasurer
Paul J. Endler, Jr.,
Mayor’s Representative
Angus Kress Gillespie
Patricia LaDuca,
Superintendent of Schools’
Representative
Ann Montanaro
Roni Deitz, Student Representative
Turbi Smilow, Trustee Emeritus
Mayor
William P. Neary
Township Council
Nancy Pinkin, President
Donald Klemp, Vice President
Edward Luster
Catherine Diem, David Stahl
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DIAL 711 FOR
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COMING SOON:
Meet the Author: Sally M. Walker, award-winning
children’s author of Secrets of a Civil War Submarine.
Grades 3 and up.
Tuesday, September 25, 7-8:30 p.m.
!
Meditation for Body, Mind, Spirit
Wednesday, October 3, 7:30-9 p.m.
Meet the Author: Francine Segan, The Opera Lover’s
Cookbook: Menus for Elegant Entertaining
Wednesday, October 17, 7:30-9 p.m.
Note
The Library will be closed on Independence Day, July 4th
and on Labor Day, September 3rd.
Now Open Summer Sundays!
SideWalk
Serenade:
Doo-Wop
Is Back!
Is a “Moon Out Tonight?”
POSTAL CUSTOMER
July 10: Heading South
PAID
All films are subtitled in English where necessary.
Everyone is welcome. Please note new evening showtime.
Sponsored by the Friends of The Library.
Tuesdays, 1:30 & 7:30 p.m.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ
PERMIT NO. 150
Summer International Film Festival
The following names were nominated and approved at
the Friends Spring Program and Meeting on May 8.
President: Robin Rushfield
Vice Presidents, Book Sale: Lena Fullem, Willette Seibel,
Anita Varshney
Vice Presidents, Membership: Roberta Stone,
Arlene Reisman
Corresponding Secretary: Barbara Wichinsky
Financial Secretaries: Barbara Butler, Irene Senick
Recording Secretary: Carol Adelman
Treasurer: Diane Lipman
2 Jean Walling Civic Center
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Swedish, 2003. 107 minutes. Rated R.
Aging parents and grown children try their hardest to inflict as much
emotional damage on each other as possible in Ingmar Berman’s
look at the characters from Scenes from a Marriage 30 years later.
Sponsored by the Friends of The Library.
Volume 5, Number 3
June/July/August 2007
SARABAND
Friends of The Library
ADOPTED SLATE OF OFFICERS, 2007-2008
NON-PROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE
Tuesday, June 26, 1:30 & 8 p.m. (Postponed from April.)
Among Friends
Friends of The Library
Spring International Film Festival
Whether or not you remember the days when neighborhood guys would gather on the
sidewalk and harmonize, you’ll enjoy the a capella renditions of ‘50’s and ‘60’s doo-wop,
Motown, and other classic rock songs performed by SideWalk Serenade. The popular
oldies vocal group has been entertaining audiences in New York and New Jersey for years
at street and county fairs, supper clubs, the Meadowlands, and Catskills resorts.
Audience participation is encouraged! This program is sponsored by the Friends of The Library.
Sunday, July 15, 2-4 p.m.
The Sweet Sounds Of Summer
Dave Schlossberg on Piano--
Jazz Night: Friday, June 22, 7-9 p.m.
Broadway Songbook: Saturday, July 28,
7-9 p.m.
The accomplished performer is a member
of several different musical groups in the
New Brunswick area, a testament to his wide
range of musical tastes and talents. An East
Brunswick native, he has a B.A. in piano performance from The College of New Jersey.
Everyone is invited to drop by the café area
and enjoy two grand evenings of music.
Sponsored by the Friends of The Library.
Ragdoll:
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Tribute Band
Enter a raffle for two orchestra tickets
to Broadway’s Jersey Boys furnished by
Youniquely4U.
Thursday, August 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
There’s more than one set of Jersey boys in
town. “Oh, What a Night” it’s going to be!
Ragdoll performs the iconic rock-and-roll
group’s classic ‘60’s hits (“Sherry”, “Big Girls
Don’t Cry”, “Walk Like a Man”) in the style
of the original Four Seasons for your listening
pleasure. The note-perfect tribute band has
performed to enthusiastic audiences of all
ages at clubs and fairs across the country.
The evening of tuneful nostalgia is
co-sponsored by the East Brunswick Arts
Commission and the Division of
Recreation.
Paul Pugliese, the Guitar Man
Saturday, August 11, 7-9 p.m.
Influenced by the varied likes of Chet Atkins,
the Ventures, and Andrea Segovia, Paul
Pugliese has played with numerous bands
and singers since first picking up a guitar in
1959. He likes to take a simple arrangement
of music and rearrange it to a more complex piece that gives the sound of at least
two musicians. With pieces ranging from
popular music to classical works, he
maintains an eclectic repertoire.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of
The Library.
Learning Opportunities
Happy Fingers:
Knitting - Beginners and Advanced
Mondays, June 11, 18, 25 and July 2
Beginners: 7-8 p.m.
Advanced: 8-9 p.m.
The popular class, taught by Sandy
Kandel, returns. Please register by calling
732-390-6767.
Happy Feet:
An Intro to Ballroom Dancing
Fridays, June 1, 8, 15, 29, 7-8:30 p.m.
Dance teacher, Michelle Song puts
students through their paces. Learn the
foxtrot, waltz, cha-cha and salsa.
Registration is limited, so please call
732-390-6767.
Following the June 29 class, come to a
“graduation dance” immediately
afterwards and practice all you’ve
learned. The dance is open to all
(see below).
Community Social
Friday, June 29, 8:30-10 p.m.
Dancing is not just for the stars! Everyone
is invited to try out their best ballroom
moves in the café seating area.
Now
Full
Service!
Café Goes Full Service!
Tables of Content, the café located in The
Library, now offers a full line of Maui Wowi allnatural Smoothies, espresso drinks, soups, salads, panini, wraps, and kosher desserts. Why
not try it out during your next Library visit?
So Much To See, So Much To Do @ Your Library
Pre-School
Baby & Me
Fridays, June 1, July 6, August 3, 10 a.m.
Topics of concern to parents of toddlers
will be announced.
After each program, stay for a Q&A
session, enjoy refreshments, and meet
other parents. Your young children are
always welcome. Please RSVP in person,
by telephone at 732-390-6789, or by
e-mail at ysdesk@ebpl.org.
Mother Goose Magic
A nursery rhyme program for children from
birth to age 2 accompanied by an adult.
Mondays, 10:15 a.m.
June 18, July 2, July 23 & August 27
Tuesday, 10:15 a.m., June 26
Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.
June 13, July 11, August 1 & August 22
Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. July 19 & August 9
Fridays, 10:15 a.m. June 8 & August 17
Magic Carpet Ride
Stories and songs for children ages 2
and up with an adult.
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. June 5, 19, July 3,
10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21, 28
Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. June 12, 26
Crafty Creations
Make a quick, beautiful, not-too-messy
craft. For ages 2 and up with an adult.
Drop in between 10 and 11 a.m.
Hot-Air Balloons: Wednesday, June 6
Sea Monsters : Friday, July 13
Police Officers’ Hats: Friday, July 27
Sunglasses Disguises: Friday, August 10
Sizzling Suns: Friday, August 24
Music & Motion
Thursday, June 7, 10:30-11 a.m.
Let’s make music together!
For children ages 2-5 with an adult.
Tale Time & Crafts
A fun story-and-craft program for children
ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult.
Monday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Register beginning June 1.
Merry Movies and More
Short films for ages 2 and up with an
adult. 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, June 12
Mondays, July 16 & August 13
Say ‘Hola’ to Spanish:
Bilingual Storytime
Young children are invited to enjoy
stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes.
Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.
June 7, July 5, August 2
Evening Xpress
An evening storytime for families with
children ages 2 and up.
Thursdays, 7 p.m.
June 14, July 12, August 16
Weekend Wandering
A weekend storytime for children ages 2
and up with an adult. 2 p.m.
Saturdays, June 16 & July 14
Sunday, August 12
TLC Puppet Show
Thursday, July 26, 11 a.m.
Members of the Teen Library Connection perform their own puppet show.
School-Age
Heavens to Hogwarts,
It’s A Harry Potter Party!
You could win a copy of the new
Potter book!
Friday, July 20, 9 p.m.-12:15 a.m.
Say hello to Hallows. Celebrate the Boy
Wizard’s final adventures as author J.K.
Rowling releases her seventh and last
book in the series, Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows. Library copies will be
available at the witching hour,
12 midnight. Play games, relax, read,
and enjoy a snack.
Code-Breakers Workshop
Saturday, June 30, 2 p.m.
Learn how to create secret codes, solve
cipher puzzles, and make your own invisible
ink! For children entering grades 3 and up.
The Lizard Guys
Thursday, August 16, 10:30 a.m.
Kids ages 5 and up with an adult are invited
to meet some slithery and scaly friends.
I Spy
Monday, July 2-Friday, August 24
Every Monday a new picture clue of an
item you can find in The Library goes
on display for a week. Can you figure
out what it is—and where it is—from the
clue provided? Pick up an entry form
weekly at the Youth Services desk and
fill it out. Each week a winner will be
drawn. For children of all ages.
Reading Buddies
Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14
Kid Buddies: 2-3 p.m.
Teen Buddies: 1:45-3:15 p.m.
Children entering grades 2-5 can be
paired for the summer with a Teen
Buddy to practice reading and listening
skills. Registration forms are available at
the Youth Services desk. Submit a
registration form beginning June 1.
Teens entering grades 8 and up who
wish to volunteer as a Reading Buddy
should contact Youth Services at
732-390-6789—and thank you!
Pet Parade
Thursday, June 28, 10:30 a.m.
(Raindate Friday, June 29)
Bring your pet or favorite stuffed animal
to The Library’s outdoor pet parade. All
kinds of living pets are welcome as long
as they are leashed or caged as appropriate. Toy animals just need some loving arms. Join us for ribbons, prizes, and
face-painting fun. You don’t even have
to bring any kind of pet—just come and
watch as the parade passes by!
Register beginning June 2.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournaments
Saturdays, June 9, July 14, August 11
1-4 p.m.
Bring your own cards and mats; no
Japanese or false cards allowed. Prizes
will be awarded.
For children in grades 1 and up.
Chess Club
1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, June 10
Saturday, July 7 • Sunday, August 5
LAN Party
Saturdays, June 16, July 21, August 18
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Join in the fun and games. Register
now.
Seriously Mysterious Craft
Let The Library clue you in to good-‘n’crafty goings on. For children in grades
1 and up. 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Mazes (bring a box lid): Wednesday,
July 11
Puzzle Piece Magnets: Wednesday, July 25
Dream Catchers: Thursday, August 9
Masks: Thursday, August 23
Family
Baking ‘n’ Books
Saturdays, 11 a.m. June 2, July 7, August 4
Make something good to eat and hear
delicious stories. For children ages 4 and
up with an adult.
Abracadabra: It’s Magic!
Local magician Jim Vigias will amaze
and mesmerize. For all families.
Friday, June 15, 7 p.m.
Get a Clue @ The Library:
Summer Reading Club Begins Monday, June 11
Detectives, Spies and Private Eyes!
Read for fun, and win a prize:
EBTV NEWS
www.ebtv3.org
EBHS Graduation DVD
The fun summer reading club is open to readers and
prereaders, with members divided into teams based on age:
preschool to grade 1 (Detectives), grades 2 and 3 (Spies),
and grades 4 and up (Private Eyes). Prizes are awarded any
day children come in to record the number of minutes they
have read since their last visit to The Library.
Is someone you care about graduating from East Brunswick
High School in June? Professional-quality DVD coverage of the
ceremony, start to finish, is available for purchase as a public
service from your municipal cable television station.
Call 732-390-6780 for information.
Reading Club Carnivals for all members—join in the fun!
See all the productions in their entirety on EBTV-Channel 3
this summer. Back by popular demand, EBTV will televise these
exciting children’s theatrical performances Saturdays,
Sundays, and Mondays at 4 p.m.
Wednesdays, July 18, 10-11:30 a.m. & August 15, 10-11:30 a.m.
Children’s Display Case
June: Poster contest winners sponsored by the Amnesty
International Club at East Brunswick High School.
July: Summer Reading Club: Get A Clue @ The Library
August: Replica model cars from the collection of John Alfinito.
Calling all hobbyists and collectors: Do you have an interesting
hobby or collection you would like to show to others? The Youth
Services Department is looking for kids to exhibit their collections
in our display cases. Please call 732-390-6789 for details.
Children’s Summer Theatre
Community Bulletin Board
For a quick look at Library events and what’s going on with
other nonprofit organizations around town, catch the EBTV
Community Bulletin Board online at www.ebtv3.org.
Watch at your own speed!
Crystal Springs
Book Discussion
Group
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Crystal Springs Shindig Featuring Yosi
For all reading club members: Take a dip at the aquatic
center and see the award-winning and well-loved singer,
Yosi (“Hole in the Ground” & “Six Little Monkeys”). All club
members are admitted free with up to two accompanying
adults. Other guests pay regular admission.
Wednesday, August 1
Swimming: 4 p.m. • Yosi performance: 6:30 p.m.
In case of rain, the performance moves to The Library, 7 p.m.
by Betty Smith
Tuesday, June 12, 7:30 p.m.
(Note new day of the week.)
Thursday, June 14, 1 p.m.
Copies are available at
the Information desk one month
before discussion date.
All adults are welcome.
Family Flick Fest
2 p.m.
Saturday, June 23 • Sunday, July 22
Sunday, August 19
Watch a good movie and enjoy a snack
together. Pick up free tickets at the Youth
Services desk. Film titles to be announced.
Family Yoga Funtime
Sundays, June 24, July 29, August 26, 2-2:30 p.m.
Stories, movement and fun! For families
with children ages 3 and up.
Discover Invertebrates
Monday, July 9, 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to enjoy some
“hands on” time with creatures from
Jenkinson’s Aquarium’s Touch Tank.
Feel and learn about sea urchins, sails,
sea stars, and crabs.
Fred Steiger Children’s and Teens’
Photography Workshops
Grades 3-7:
Part 1: July 16, 7-8 p.m.
Part 2: July 23, 7-8 p.m.
Grades 8-12:
Part 1: July 19, 7-8 p.m.
Part 2: July 25, 7-8 p.m.
Come have fun and learn to take great
pictures with Arielle Baio, a recent graduate of the Mason Gross School of the
Arts. Participants should plan to attend
both parts 1 and 2 for their age group.
You must bring your own camera.
Limited slots available.
Register beginning July 2 at the Youth
Services desk.
Sponsored by the Friends of The Library.
The Teen Place
Unless otherwise noted, all programs are for teens in grades 6 and up. Please register for all teen programs.
YNK Reading Club for Teens
“You never know” what the answer
could be! Sign up for YNK, the Teen
Summer Reading Club, beginning
Monday, June 11.
YNK Google Game
Saturday, July 28, 2 p.m.
Still looking for answers? Learn quick
tips for speeding up your Google
searches. Team up and compete to
win sweet prizes.
NEW: Is Music Your Life?
1st meeting: Wednesday, June 27, 7 p.m.
Can you answer “yes” to any of the
following:
• Do you have a personal soundtrack?
• Do you find yourself playing air guitar?
• Have you lost count of your CD or MP3
collection?
• Are your headphones an extension of
your body?
• Are you in a band or wish you were?
• Is music a major part of your life?
If so—or if you simply like books as well as
music—you are invited to join a new kind
of book group, the Music Is My Life Book
Discussion Group. The group will read
books that feature music or
musicians. At the first meeting on June
27, you can pick up a copy of the first
book, meet and hang out with the other
members, and listen to some tunes. Bring
your favorite albums to share with others.
But most importantly, bring yourselves!
For teens in grades 8 and up.
The group will meet every three weeks,
with future dates to be scheduled. Plan
on music-related activities this summer.
Karaoke/Guitar Hero
Sign up at the Youth Services desk and
be sure to check the Teen webpage
(http://www.ebpl.org/teens/index.cfm)
for more information.
DDR
Take the challenge and dance your way to prizes!
Friday, June 22, 7-8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 23, 2-3:30 p.m.
Friday, July 27, 7-8:30 p.m.
Monday, August 13, 2-3:30 p.m.
Friday, August 24, 7-8:30 p.m.
Teen Craft
Wednesday, June 20, 3 p.m.
Get ready for the shore: Make a nifty
duct tape beach bag, or try another
duct tape creation.
Electronic Gaming
Mondays, June 25, July 9, August 6
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Come play head to head on today’s
best video games. The Library will
provide PS2’s, but if you want to play
something else, please bring your
consoles, controllers, and games.
Fridays, June 29, August 3, August 31, 7-8:30 p.m.
Sing out, then do your Jimmy Page-Jimi
Hendrix thing with a few prompts from
the screen. Very cool!
Movies in July
Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, 5-7:30 p.m.
Film titles to be announced.
Teen Coffeehouse
Saturday, July 14, 7-9 p.m.
Come hang out, read poetry, or just
socialize. Refreshments will be offered.
For teens in grades 8 and up.
Please register now!
Jordan Sonnenblick
Wednesday, August 8.
Check www.ebpl.org for time
The East Brunswick native will discuss his
novel Notes from the Midnight Driver, the
funny and heartfelt story of a teen jazz
guitar and his ninja best friend. Copies of
the book can be purchased at the event.
Check www.ebpl.org for the next meetings of
Gamers’ Guild
Get together and play cool games.
Animé League
Are you an otaku? Calling all avid Animé fans!