RETIRED REGISTERED NURSES GROUP A social & informative monthly meeting of retired Registered Nurses who live in the area. Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month at the Somerset County Library, Vogt Drive, Bridgewater from 10:15am-12pm. For more information email scroteau1@optonline.net ROTARY CLUB OF THE SOMERSET HILLS Service Above Self - Meets every other Wed. For meeting dates or other information, contact Club President, Ashima Hosalker at rotaryclubofsomersethills@gmail.com or John Carpenter at 908-803-2885 RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-6295 The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County has a wide variety of in-person events, classes & programs for all ages. From virtual youth based clubs to live cooking classes, our offerings are completely FREE & open to the public. For more information, please visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu SHADOWFAX BRIDGE CLUB 679 Bartley Road Chester Township, NJ A friendly, local bridge club that hosts duplicate bridge sessions every Tues., Wed., & Fri. Pairs or Beginners are always welcome; private lessons with an ACBL certified teacher are available. Singles are invited - friendly, suitable partners (including Life Masters) are guaranteed if you need one. Tues-free lesson hand is played & discussed 9:30am, followed by a game limited to players with less than 750 masterpoints which starts at 10am with play completed by 1pm. Wed. & Fri. games are open to players of all levels & begin at 10am. These sessions, in which more hands are played, include a short break around noon (bring a lunch), with play ending around 2pm. Card Fees are $10.00 per player for all regular games. Visit our website www.bridgewebs.com/shadowfax, call us at 908-879-3895, or see our ad for more info. SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking, presentation & leadership skills. Online meetings are held every Wednesday at noon. Contact Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148 WOMEN WHO WRITE, INC. Regional women writers’ organization & nonprofit corporation with writing groups that meet throughout New Jersey. Its goal is to assist women writers in every phase of the writing process – with critique groups, workshops, & discussions. To become a member, visit womenwhowrite.org/membership Upcoming Events: check our website for details BERNARDS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 2 South Maple Street Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908-204-3031 bernardslibrary.org Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10am-9pm; Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: 1pm-4pm. NEW: Library of Things – Why buy when you can borrow? This collection of non-traditional, circulating library items NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 includes gadgets, tools, games, kits, electronics, and more — all available to check out for free with a library card. Available now at the Adult Circulation desk! Learn more at BernardsLibrary.org. IN PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING : Programs for Adults, Teens & Kids! Daytime & evening book discussions, lectures, cultural escapes & story time for kids! JOB SEARCH DATA BASES Find job listings & tools to help with your search. REFERENCE HELP Email: reference@bernardslibrary.org Call: 908-204-3031 x4; Text: 908-365-0776 VIRTUAL LIBRARY : Enjoy Virtual Access 24/7. Download eBooks, eAudio, eMagazines. Learn a new language, get homework help, or access your library account. Place holds on items & receive courtesy emails & texts about due dates. MATERIALS AVAILABLE : Downloadables – eAudio, eBooks, eMagazines, Movies, Comics, Music; Large Type Books; Book Discussion Group Kits; Museum Passes; Video Games; Materials for English Language Learners; Materials from Main Library Alliance, the Raritan Valley Federation Libraries, and the Morris Union Federation Libraries; Chinese Language Books, Magazines and Newspapers; Local History Collection THE FRIENDS : The Friends of Bernards Township Library is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers dedicated to supporting & promoting the Library. Donations allow us to provide new & exciting programs for adults, teens & children, as well as cutting-edge technology & important resources. Email : friends@bernardslibrary.org or visit BernardsLibrary.org/support. BERNARDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Anderson Hill Rd. Bernardsville, NJ 07924 908-766-0118 bernardsvillelibrary.org Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10am-8pm; Thurs.-Fri. 10am-5pm; Sat. 10am-2pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES. Fall/Winter events include: storytimes, author visits, yoga & meditation classes, “swap days” (cookies, books, plants & more!), book clubs, lectures, holiday themed events & so much more! Visit our website for complete list of offerings & registration details. STAY CONNECTED : Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. Sign up to receive our e-newsletter by clicking the link on the top right corner of our website. ONLINE RESOURCES : E-books, eAudiobooks & digital magazines available through Libby (Overdrive). Movies, TV & music available to download through Hoopla. Multiple Research & Learning programs also available, including MANGO, Heritage Quest & Peterson’s Test & Career Prep. Browse our catalog & place holds from the comfort of your home! MORRISTOWN & MORRIS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 1 Miller Road, Morristown 973-538-6161, MMTLibrary. org, email: info@jfpl.org Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 9am-9pm; Fri. & Sat.: 9am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm ADULT, TEEN & CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS & BOOK CLUBS: Our programs are both in-person & on Zoom – all are free and open to everyone! You do not need to live in Morristown or Morris Township to attend. Visit our website www.MMTLibrary.org for information on how to register for a wide variety of offerings for kids, teens and adults. Winter 2023-24 events include Qigong, Zoom lectures, film nights & discussions, book clubs of several types, stamp club, chess club, storytimes, kids’ crafts, and much, much more! EMAIL NEWSLETTER: Never miss a program-new ones are added frequently! Sign up for the Library’s newsletter at the bottom of our website homepage to keep informed of what is going on at the Library. www.MMTLibrary.org/ FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALES: Our popular used book sales are every Tuesday, and the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10am-2pm. For details on book donations, email the Friends: friends@mmt.mainlib.org or visit our website: MMTLibrary.org/about-us/friends-of-the-library/ Visit often-lots of new inventory added weekly! EBOOK, EAUDIOBOOK, DIGITAL MAGAZINES & STREAMING VIDEO: The MMT Library provides eBooks, digital magazines & eAudiobooks through Libby (Overdrive). Our MMT patrons also have access to streaming movies through Kanopy. Please see our website or ask a staff member for more information. You can remotely access your local library all around the world! CAROLINE R. FOSTER NORTH JERSEY HISTORY & GENEALOGY CENTER: The Library has one of the best local history collections in the state of NJ! Visit us in person, online or email us njhgc@mmt.mainlib.org to find out more about your family, your historic home, or your neighborhood. We have many digitized photos & research databases available online. www.mmtlibrary.org/nj-history-genealogy/ NOT JUST BOOKS: We have an extensive “Library of Things” collection available to borrow including sporting equipment for all seasons, technology & photography devices, crafting equipment & more. Check out our brand-new collection of jigsaw puzzles! Museum Passes are very popular & we have passes to many areas. SCLSNJ PEAPACK & GLADSTONE LIBRARY BRANCH Peapack Gladstone Municipal Complex School Street, Peapack, 908-458-8440, sclsnj.org SCLSNJ’s Programs For a complete list of programs &/or to register visit SCLSNJ.org., and on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. The programs will be hosted virtually & are available to all branches. Most programs request registration. Gifts of the Sun, The Cuisine of the Aztecs Presented by Andrew Coletti: November 15, 7-8 p.m. Archaeology and the Delaware Indians - A 12,000 Year Odyssey: November 20, 7-8 p.m. The Thanksgiving Table With a Dessert Demonstration of Cranberry Linzer Torte: November 21, 7-8 p.m. Radio and the Great American Songbook Presented by Steve Darnall: November 28, 7-8 p.m. America’s Favorite Holiday Movie - A Look Inside “It’s a Wonderful Life”: December 4, 7-8 p.m. The Holidays Unwrapped Presented by Dr. Bill Thierfelder: December 6, 7-8:30 p.m. “The Gift of the Magi” Presented by Vandana Walia: December 11, 7-8 p.m. Magical Holiday Season in NYC Presented by Sylvia Laudien-Meo: December 12, 7-8:30 p.m. “All the Beauty in the World - The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me” by Patrick Bringley: December 13, 7-8 p.m. How to Look - Impressionism Presented by Jay Schuck: January 3, 7-8:30 p.m. Vegetarian Braises - Virtual Cooking Class Presented by Laura Scheck: January 4, 7-8:30 p.m. Dealing with Household and Estate Books Presented by Mike Ivankovich: January 8, 7-8 p.m. Netherlands - Journey Through Art, Architecture, and History Presented by Professor John Rossi: January 10, 7-8 p.m. The Great Storage Clean Out Presented by Jamie Novak: January 16, 7-8 p.m. STEM for Adults: January 18, 7-8 p.m. Theodore Roosevelt and his Legacy Presented by Dr. Edward T. O’Donnell: January 24, 7-8 p.m. Finding the Words - An Active Approach to Moving Through Grief: January 25, 7-8 p.m. LIBRARIES theconnectionsnj.com “Linked” Online NOV • DEC 2023 - 2024
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