Since 1926, a version of Black History Month has existed in the United States. It started as a week, and over time became a month dedicated to making sure that African American/Black history was not overlooked. Canada and the U.K. also celebrate Black History Month, although the U.K.’s is […]
Monthly Archives: February 2015
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Acclaimed author Colleen McCullough died recently at the age of 77. This week’s staff pick is her best known work, The Thorn Birds, and one several staff members have recommended for years. “Powered by the dreams and struggles of three generations, THE THORN BIRDS is the epic saga of a family […]
SAT Review Part I: How to Earn a Perfect Score on the SAT Essay (March 26 @ 7—8pm Community Room) Please note: This event was originally scheduled for Thursday, March 19, but was rescheduled due to an instructor schedule conflict. New registrants are welcome, and original registrants are already on […]
This month’s free movies are Gone Girl (February 6) and Boyhood (February 20). Gone Girl, based on the popular novel by Gillian Flynn stars Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. It will be shown starting at 2:00 PM in the Community Room and runs until 4:30 PM. The film has been […]
The sock monkeys have lost their teddy bears! Where can they be? Children are invited to bring their favorite bear or stuffed toy to see this puppet show especially written for preschool children. Tuckers’ Tales will present three short sock monkey stories, including the one about the missing teddy bears. […]
Tax Forms: Due to federal budget cuts, the IRS Tax Forms Outlet Program has reduced the number of forms and publications they will provide to us and other libraries this year. We will only have Forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ for patrons to take home. No instruction books will be available. We currently […]
Birdman or ‘The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance’ is a black comedy that tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton)—famous for portraying an iconic superhero—as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, […]
The Franklin Township Public Library is happy to welcome back Ameer Sohrawardy, an assistant professor of English Literature at Rutgers University – Newark, with more than 10 years of experience as an SAT instructor. Professor Sohrawardy will be presenting successful strategies that students can use to confidently handle both the […]
The Franklin Township Public Library is happy to welcome back Ameer Sohrawardy, an assistant professor of English Literature at Rutgers University – Newark, with more than 10 years of experience as an SAT instructor. Professor Sohrawardy will be presenting successful strategies that students can use to confidently handle both the […]
Toastmasters present ‘Youth Leadership Program’ at the Franklin Township Public Library. Young adults, ages 13 – 18 are eligible to participate! Think of the successful leaders you know. They probably have one trait in common – the ability to communicate effectively. Every young person has the potential to become a […]