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Events at the Library

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Beginner Yoga - Tuesday, Jul 7 2009 5:00p

Shanti Manifase will guide participants through an introductory yoga session. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a towel or sticky mat. Registration opens on the Tuesday before this class, and registration is required. 

Concert: Legendary Ladies of Song - Wednesday, Jul 8 2009 7:00p

Linda Ipanema and the Dixie Cats present a musical salute to the torch singing ladies of the 30s, 40s, and 50s, including Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, Barbara Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Billie Holiday, and many more! Join us for this fantastic show filled with legendary songs such as Mambo Italiano, Sentimental Journey, It's a Good Day, You Made Me Love You, People, Secondhand Rose, and Cabaret. This is a free concert, but space is limited and registration is required. Sign up today!

Author Visit: Jayanti Tamm - Thursday, Jul 9 2009 7:00p

Author, professor, and New Jersey resident Jayanti Tamm visits to discuss her book: Cartwheels in a Sari. In this colorful, eye-opening memoir, Tamm shares the trauma and triumphs of growing up in a cult. The author offers a look inside the cult's lifestyle, her own rebellions, and her hard-won decision to finally leave. This is a free program, but space is limited and registration is required. Sign up today!

Seminar: Computer Safety - Tuesday, Jul 14 2009 1:00p

Robin Kessler of R&D Internet Associates will be providing a seminar on keeping your computer & your children safe on the Internet and the pros and cons of Windows Vista. You will also get a sneak peek of Windows 7, Microsoft's upcoming new operating system. Ms. Kessler will raffle off a fully-licensed popular anti-spyware program and a backup program, and everyone who attends will receive a manual and other freebies. This is a free program, but space is limited and registration is required. Sign up today!

Beginner Yoga - Tuesday, Jul 14 2009 5:00p

Shanti Manifase will guide participants through an introductory yoga session. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a towel or sticky mat. Registration opens on the Tuesday before this class, and registration is required. 

Handwriting Analysis - Wednesday, Jul 15 2009 6:30p

Graphology (handwriting analysis) is an excellent and entertaining means of understanding human nature. Graphology can provide an in-depth character analysis, point out strengths, provide guidelines to career planning, awaken an individual to his/her potential, and help build awareness, understanding and compatibility in relationships. Bernice Krieger has studied graphology for over 30 years, and will provide background on the subject before conducting individual analysis for selected individuals. This is a free program, but space is limited and registration is required. Sign up today!

Movie: The Reader - Thursday, Jul 16 2009 2:00p

How far would you go to protect a secret? Nearly a decade after his affair with an older woman came to a mysterious end, law student Michael Berg re-encounters his former lover as she defends herself in a war-crime trial in Post-World War II Germany. Based on the novel by Bernhard Schlink. 124 min. Rated R for some scenes of sexuality and nudity. This is a free program, but space is limited and registration is required. Sign up today!

Beginner Yoga - Tuesday, Jul 21 2009 5:00p

Shanti Manifase will guide participants through an introductory yoga session. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a towel or sticky mat. Registration opens on the Tuesday before this class, and registration is required. 

Seminar: Computer Safety - Wednesday, Jul 22 2009 7:00p

Robin Kessler of R&D Internet Associates will be providing a seminar on keeping your computer & your children safe on the Internet and the pros and cons of Windows Vista. You will also get a sneak peek of Windows 7, Microsoft's upcoming new operating system. Ms. Kessler will raffle off a fully-licensed popular anti-spyware program and a backup program, and everyone who attends will receive a manual and other freebies. This is a free program, but space is limited and registration is required. Sign up begins June 22nd. 

The Taming of the Shrew - Thursday, Jul 23 2009 7:00p

When Kate meets Petruchio, the sparks (and the furniture) fly. Shakespeare's wild and woolly comedy is the perfect match for the fast-paced style of the Next Stage Ensemble, directed by stage combat specialist Doug West. This classic battle of the sexes is also a heartfelt romantic comedy in which apparent opposites discover just how much they have in common. Recommended for adults and children ages 12 and up. This is a free program, but registration is required. Sign up begins on June 23rd.

Coping With Deer - Sunday, Jul 26 2009 2:00p

The Rutgers Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners return to look at facts about our deer population, consider social issues involved in managing the herd, and offer in-depth analysis of a number of strategies for protecting gardens from local deer. Registration is required.

Beginner Yoga - Tuesday, Jul 28 2009 5:00p

Shanti Manifase will guide participants through an introductory yoga session. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a towel or sticky mat. Registration opens on the Tuesday before this class, and registration is required. 

Movie: Milk - Thursday, Jul 30 2009 2:00p

His life changed history. His courage changed lives. The story of Harvey Milk, and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California's first openly gay elected official. 128 min. Rated R for language, some sexual content and brief violence. This is a free program, but space is limited and registration is required. Sign up begins June 30th.

Concert: Carla Ulbrich - Thursday, Jul 30 2009 7:00p

Internationally-touring singer-songwriter Carla Ulbrich specializes in observational humorous songs (both parodies and originals) and some fancy fingerwork on guitar. *Clean* comedy (PG rated), no swearing. Fun for all, from elementary school kids to senior citizens. Beat the heat and join the fun! This is a free concert, but space is limited and registration is required. Sign up begins June 30th.

The Spirituality of Animals - Wednesday, Aug 5 2009 5:00p

Christina Lynn Whited has been speaking about the mystical connection between people and animals for many years. Her insights into these curious and often extraordinary relationships are derived from her ability to look beyond the veil, to the spiritual and metaphysical aspects of life, both human and beyond.

Whited will touch upon the many myths and cords that have drawn our animal companions into our lives. From dogs who think they are human, to cats who know they are, the stories of animal companions that she shares are full of humor, poignancy, and delight. Questions and answers will follow the presentation, so please bring photos of your pets, past and present, for information as time allows.

Registration is required; sign up begins July 5th.