Today is the final day of Banned Books Week and as we continue to encourage and celebrate the freedom to read, this week’s staff pick is one of the most challenged books of the last few years. Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel is a poignant and sad […]
Monthly Archives: September 2017
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Crafterdays! Customized Paper Saturday September 30th @ 2pm Use marbling techniques, stamping, and more to create fun and beautiful custom paper you can use for projects! Get a head start! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCPDDASJnUs&w=560&h=315]
On Wednesday, October 4 at 6:45 p.m. and Friday, October 6 at 2 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., the library will screen 10 short films as a host of the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. All over the world, audiences will view these vote for the best film and best actor. Come be part of the fun! Registration […]
Today we celebrate National Voter Registration Day! “Every year millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don’t update their registration, or aren’t sure how to register. National Voter Registration Day wants to make sure everyone has the opportunity to vote. On Tuesday September […]
What is Banned Book Week? Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, […]
Back-to-school Karaoke! Tuesday September 26th @ 7pm Work through your back-to-school anxiety through Karaoke! Or hang out with your new friends! We’ve got lists of songs to choose from or pick your own favorite. Learn to Code with Spheros! Thursday September 28th @ 7pm Learn basic coding […]
Daria’s World Music Concert is a happening! Kids and parents will join in her band and play along as she shares musical instruments from all over the world. All are welcome! Who: You! Bring the whole family, and some friends, too! What: Daria’s World Music Concert When: Sunday, September 24, […]
Decorate your School Supplies…plus homemade journals and organizers! Tuesday September 19th @ 7pm Use the library’s many craft supplies to decorate your school supplies! We’ve got sharpies, stickers, duct tape, washi tape, and more. Plus use the comb binding machine to create a custom journal or organizer for the school […]
Imagine a life without literacy skills. Street signs, a menu, and the mail are impossible to read. Speaking clearly to co-workers or understanding telephone conversations is difficult. Writing checks, an e-mail or a note to a child’s teacher is overwhelming. Then imagine the triumph when, after spending time with a […]
In his one-man show That’s Amore: A Century Of Dean Martin Dave DeLuca imitates Martin’s relaxed, warbling crooning voice as he performs signature songs such as Memories Are Made of This, Everybody Loves Somebody, You’re Nobody till Somebody Loves You, Volare, Ain’t That a Kick in the Head, and That’s Amore. New Jersey […]