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“LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 BERNARDS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY, BASKING RIDGE 32 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge, 908-204-3031. Open Mon.-Thur. 9:30am-9pm, Fri. 9:30am-5pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1pm-4pm. For a complete listing of all programs for Adults, Teens & Children and to register, visit our website at www.bernardslibrary.org or call 908-204-3031. Email: refer- ence@bernardslibrary.org. Registration required at bernard- slibrary.org unless otherwise noted. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Storytime Sessions: Check www.BernardsLibrary.org for details and sign up instructions. Junior Explorers: (Ages 4-6): Second Tuesday of the month, 4:15pm. Baby Time: (Birth-15mos): Thursdays, 9:30am. Twilight Tales: Fun Family Storytime, Tuesdays, 6:30pm. TEEN PROGRAMS: Anime Club: 1st Wednesday of the month, 7pm. Teen Advisory Board: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7pm. TAB can count for volunteer time. ADULT PROGRAMS: Knit & Crochet Circle: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10am. No registration required. Monthly Daytime/Evening Book Discussions: Evening Book Discussion – 1st Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm. Day- time Book Discussion: 3rd Wednesday of month, 10am. No registration required. Family History Interest Group (FHIG): Tuesdays, 6:30pm. No prior experience tracing genealogical roots is necessary. No registration required. BERNARDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville, 908-766-0118. Open Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm. All programs are FREE. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all programs. Most chil- dren’s programs are drop-in, but advance sign-up is required for some. Check library website www.bernardsville library.org for more programs. Register online or call library to sign up. No sign up needed unless otherwise stated. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Meet Author Jean Merrill: (Ages 3 & up) Saturday, Decem- ber 2, 10:30am. Animal craft program, 11am. Cookie Decorating: (Ages 3 & up) Monday, December 11, 4:30-5:30pm. The Science of Movie Effects: (Grades 1-6) Tuesday, December 26, 1pm. Presented by Mad Science. Penguin Pointers: (Ages 3 & up) Wednesday, December 27, 11am & 11:30am. Meet a live penguin! Registration required. Please sign up for only one session. Zoom Balloons: Thursday, December 28, 1pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Serious Fun-Crack Open the Mystery of Podcasts: Mon- day, December 4, 7pm. Advance sign-up required. Sundays at Three - The Michaela McClain Band: Sunday, December 10, 3pm. Doors open at 2:45pm. Gong Meditation & Relaxation: Monday, December 11, 7pm. Led by Wanda Knapik. Advance sign-up requested. The Story of Michelangelo’s David: Wednesday, December 13, 7:30pm. Advance sign-up requested. Colonial & Victorian Christmas Customs: Monday, Decem- ber 18, 7pm. Presented by Judith Krall-Russo, food historian and tea expert. Advance sign-up requested. CLARENCE DILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY 2336 Lamington Road, Bedminster Township, NJ 07921, 908- 234-2325. For more program information & registration, visit front desk, call 908-234-2325 ext. 0, or email ref@dillon library.org or visit www2.youseemore.com/clarencedillon. Enroll ahead unless otherwise noted. $5 admission paid at door unless otherwise noted. ONGOING PROGRAMS: Enroll Ahead Yoga-$5. Pakistan-Zaheer Jan: Sunday, December 3, 2pm.Pakistan’s history, current culture and outlook. FREE. Nutcracker Suite Screening: Sunday, December 10, 2pm. Literary Discussions: Tuesdays, December 5, Christmas Carol, January 9, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s best short story. Sandy’s Music: Wednesday, December 13, January 10. Bus Trips: Enroll ahead, pay at bus. All departures, 9am. Philadelphia’s Museum of Art and nearby Barnes & Rodin Galleries: Thursday, November 30. $40. NYC Museum Mile: Wednesday, December 6, leave from there 3pm. $20 MOMA Museum: Monday, January 22, leave from there, 3pm. $20. Book Discussion: Rudyard Kipling’s Kim, Tuesday, Decem- ber 5, Barchester Towers/Trollope, Tuesday, January 9, 10am. Somerset Hills Equestrian Pursuits - Barry Thomson: Sun- day, January 14, 2pm. $5 admission. Enroll ahead. Beethoven Lecture/Concert - Sandy Putnam: Sunday, Jan- uary 28, 2pm. The Art Scene: Thursday, January 18, Prof. William Kloss examines Matisse, Munch and Schiele. Women’s Forum: Thursday, January 11, Ingrid Bergman In Her Own Words ; Thursday, January 25, Seraphine, 11:30am. CPR Instruction: Wednesday, January 17, 3pm. MORRISTOWN & MORRIS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 1 Miller Road, Morristown, 973-538-6161, email: info@jfpl.org. Open: Sun 1-5, Mon-Thurs, 9am-9pm, Fri, 9am-6pm, Sat 9:30am-5pm. Closed Sept, 2-4 for Labor Day. All programs FREE, no registration required. For more info, visit www.jfpl.org CHILDREN & TEEN PROGRAMS: Visit our website or call the Children’s Dept. 973-538-6161 X 301. Friends of the Library Book Sales: Tuesdays, & the first and third Saturday of each month, 10am-2pm. History Exhibition - More than Politics: Through December 30. ADULT PROGRAMS: Notables Singers - A Special Friday Night Holiday Con- cert: Friday, December 1, 7pm. The English & Their Tea: By George Robb, Tuesday, Decem- ber 5, 7pm. Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: The ultimate visual history. A book-talk by Caseen Gaines, Thursday, December 7, 7pm. FAFSA Form Info Program: Thursday, December 14, 7pm. Foreign Cinema Series: Wednesday, December 20, About Elly, 7pm. Introduction to Japa Meditation: Thursday, January 18, 7pm. Post-Downton Abbey Support Group - The Crown: Wednesday, January 31, 7pm. Spirituality Book Discussions: Wednesdays, December 6, The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben; January 3, Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss; February 7, Dying To Be Me by Anita Moorjani, 7pm. Scrabble Club: Wednesdays, December 13, January 10, February 14, 2-4 pm. By the Book - A Morning Book Club: Thursdays, December 14, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick; January 11, TBA, February 8, TBA, 10am. Let’s Spend the Night Together- An Evening Book Club: Tuesdays, December 19, Rise & Shine, Benedict Stone by Phaedra Patrick; January 16, TBA; February 20, TBA, 7 pm. Book Lovers Circle: Thursdays, December 14, January 4, February 1, 7 pm. North Jersey Sewing Circle: Saturday, January 27, Intro to Sewing Workshop for Kids. Registration required. Just Out of the Box…Office Film Series: Wednesdays, December 20, January 24, February 28, 2pm & 7pm. Films TBA. Coloring Book Club: All materials provided. Mondays, December 4 & February 5, 7-8:30pm. SCLSNJ PEAPACK & GLADSTONE LIBRARY BRANCH Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Complex, School Street, Peapack, 908-234-0598, www.sclsnj.org. Program dates & times subject to change. All programs are FREE. Registration required unless otherwise indicated. Visit website or call library for more information & to register. Note: The branch will be closed on December 2, 4, 24, 25, 31; January 1, 15, & February 19. FAMILY & CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: PAWS for Reading: (ages 4+, all ages) Saturday, December 16, 10-11am. Pete the Cat Party: (Ages 2-6, all ages) Friday, January 5, 10:30-11:30am. STEM Saturday: (Ages 5+) December 30, 1-4pm. Black History Month - Learning Scavenger Hunt: (kids, teens, multi-generational) Thursday, February 1, Wednesday, February 21, 9:30am- 9pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Thursday Movie Matinee - My Cousin Rachel: December 7, 1-4pm. SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION Information on all activities available at www.somersetcountyparks.org or by calling 908-722-1200. Duke Island Walkers: Wednesdays, 9:30 am, Duke Island Visitor’s Center. FREE. Fall “Family & Friends” Introductory Trail Ride: (Ages 9 & up and under 200lbs) Friday, November 24, 10am. $40 for Somerset County residents & $50 for non-residents. 40th Festival of Trees: Saturday, December 2-Friday, Decem- ber 29, Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. Note: EEC will be closed December 24, 25, & 26. 17th Annual Winter Holiday Festival at Lord Stirling Stable: Saturday, Sunday, December 2, 3, 10am-3pm. Holiday Kissing Ball Workshop: Saturday, December 9, 10am-12noon, Park Commission Headquarters, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater. Share holiday styling tips & create a beau- tiful holiday kissing ball using fresh floral and evergreen mate- rials. Fee $35 pp, all supplies provided. (limit: 15 people). Winter Horseback Riding Lessons: English Saddle Bal- anced Seat riding lessons for juniors and adults, Lord Stirling Stable. Lessons begin on Tuesday, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2018. Online & walk-in regis- trations accepted on a first come, first served basis beginning at 8 am, Saturday, December 9, 2017. R E CR E A T I ON L I BRAR I E S