Did you ever think Dorothy was a little too sweet and a little too good? Do you fondly remember wanting to be the Wicked Witch of the West for Halloween? Want something twisted and spooky this month? Then this is the book for you! Turning the world of Oz upside […]
Yearly Archives: 2015
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‘Tis the season for all things spooky …so in honor of the upcoming holidays and ever darker nights, I’d like to suggest some ghost stories. Some are terrifying, some are romantic, and some a little bit funny. But they all have one thing in common: apparitions, phantoms, poltergeists, and other […]
Get into the Halloween spirit by joining us on Monday, October 19th from 7:00-8:30 in the Community Room for Gravestone Art & Symbolism. Early New England burial grounds were the first public art galleries in the New World. Even today, many of these tranquil sites display the remarkable artistic, cultural […]
Do you know someone who needs a different way to read? The Library offers a variety of formats designed to make reading accessible to all. In addition to large print books for readers with low vision, the library offers audiobooks and digital downloads of audiobooks and ebooks. For more information […]
Feeling overwhelmed by all your stuff? Tired of accumulating papers, books and clothes? Try decluttering using the KonMari method by checking out this week’s staff pick The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo. Read by a few of our staffers, each […]
We’ve got some great events coming up next week. Join us Wednesday, October 14th from 7:00-8:30 in the Community Room for NJ Bird Watching & Migration presented by NJ Audubon Teacher Naturalist Anna Wright-Piersanti. She’ll explain why autumn in New Jersey is a great time to start bird watching, […]
October is National Reading Group Month (NRGM). Created by the Women’s National Book Association, NRGM celebrates reading groups and promotes a love of literature. “Reading groups are proving that good books bring people together.” –Women’s National Book Association Looking for a great read for your book group? Check out the […]
This week’s staff pick just so happens to be the most challenged book of 2014. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie is the story of 14-year-old Junior, a Spokane Indian living on a Washington reservation. Soon after starting high school on the rez, encouraged by his […]
Have your own “Mad Tea Party” at our Family Film Cafe! How does the Family Film Cafe work? We set up tables, and you bring a supper or a snack for your family to enjoy as you watch a special film on our large screen. It’s a great way to […]
We’re continuing to celebrate Banned Books Week and we hope you are too! The American Library Association compiled a list of the most frequently challenged books in 2014. How many have you read? 1) The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie 2) Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi 3) And Tango […]