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www.theconnectionsnj.com BERNARDS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY (CONTINUED) FAMILY FUN: No registration required. Saturday Stories: November 28, December 12, January 2, 9, 10:30am. Meet on story steps. Twilight Tales: December 1, 8, 15, January 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30pm. Meet on story steps. Kurt Gallagher – Holiday Concert: December 5, 11am. Come sing, dance, & wiggle. Holiday Drop In Crafts: December 5, 12pm. Throwback Thursday Storytime: December 17, January 21, 6:30pm. Meet on story steps. Touch the Music – ‘The Nutcracker’: December 19, 10:30am. Fun, hands- on opportunity with instruments. Movie Fun! ‘Inside Out’: December 28, 2pm. Book Bingo for the whole family: December 29, 2pm. Snuggle Up with a Good Book: Begins January 2. Winter family read-aloud program for you to enjoy at home. Stop in to pick up a family packet. Snuggle Up Closing Event ‘Close Encounters with Birds of Prey’: January 30, 10:30am. A live bird event. TEEN PROGRAMS: Anime Club: December 2, January 6, 7pm. Teen Advisory Board: December 9, January 13, 7pm. Earn volunteer time. Teen Star Wars Event: December 16, 7pm. John Green Film Fest: December 30, 2pm ADULT PROGRAMS: Registration requested unless otherwise noted. Adult Chair Yoga: November 30, 10:30am. Registration required. Evening Book Discussion: 7:30pm, December 1, Classic Stories, by Ray Bradbury. January 5: TBA. Daytime Book Discussion: 10am; December 16, Transatlantic, by Colum McCann. January 20: TBA. Knitters & Crocheters: December 1 & 15, January 5 & 19, 10am. Bring your current project. BTL Anywhere: December 1, 6pm. Learn about our eBook & eAudioBook service, how to download magazines, use the Library App, & more. Winter Holidays: December 3, 7pm. Presenter: Judith Krall-Russo, Food Historian, Speaker, Educator, Consultant. Ridge High School’s A Cappella Choir - December Caroling: December 7, 1pm. Adult Game Day: December 11, January 8, 1pm. Drop in event. Notables Holiday Concert: December 13, 2pm. An afternoon of holiday musical enjoyment. Career Forum: December 15, 7:30pm. Reference Librarian, Karen Vaias will review resources available at Library to help with your job search. Holiday Movie Matinee - Holiday Inn: December 17, noon. 1942 cinema classic. Happiness - Living an Optimistic Lifestyle: January 12, 7pm. Presented by Diane Lang, Therapist, Life Coach, Career Coach, Educator & Author. 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 pro- grams. Most children’s programs are drop-in, but advance sign-up is required for some. Advance registration requested for adult programs unless otherwise noted. Check library website www.bernardsvilleli- brary.org for more programs. Register online or call library to sign up. ART EXHIBITS: November: NJ Water Color Society Associate Member Show, through November 30. December: The Vanishing Faces of Tibet, Photographs by Doug Munch. December 3-30, 2015. Opening reception & talk: Sunday, December 6; 1-4pm. January: Paintings by Nancy Pierson FAMILY PROGRAMS: No sign up needed Art A La Cart: Tuesdays, November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 4- 5:30pm. Craft Program. Holiday Cookie Decorating: Thursday, December 10; 4:30-5:30pm. Decorate gingerbread boys & girls. Ornament & Gift Tag Workshop: Saturday, December 12; 3-4pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Pre-Teen Community Service: (Grades 4-6) Thursday, December 3, 17; 6:30-7:30pm. Help with Library projects, earn community service time. Friday Fun: (2½-5 years) Fridays, December 4, Parachute Play; 11, Duplo Days; 18, Healthy Holiday Treats; 10:30am. Baby Play: (Open play for babies & their caregivers) Wednesdays, December 23, 30; 10-10:30am. TEEN PROGRAMS: Teen Community Service: (Grades 7-12) Saturday, December 19; 3-4pm. Help with Library projects, earn community service time. ADULT PROGRAMS: The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh: Monday, November 30; 7pm. “Visit” Ashdown Forest, the home of the world’s most beloved bear, & wildlife haven of more than 6,000 acres in southeast England. Presented by Kathryn Aalto, The Bookworm. Books available for purchase & signing. Paper Holiday Wreaths: (Adults & Teens) Wednesday, December 2; 4 - 6pm. Maker activity with Laura Shabazz. Supplies provided; optional to bring your own colorful paper. Limit 12 participants. The Vanishing Faces of Tibet: Sunday, December 6; 1pm. Dr. Doug Munch will talk about the history of Tibet, how Buddhism became the majority reli- gion & cultural influence & changes imposed under Chinese rule since the 1950 invasion & discuss his photos which are on display during the month of December. Bernards High School Madrigal Ensemble: Tuesday, December 8; 3:30pm. Holiday music in Library rotunda. No sign-up needed. Monthly Meditations: Fridays, December 11, January 8; 10am. No sign-up needed. English-As-A-Second-Language (ESL): Monday, January 18-April 7. Classes offered Mondays & Thursdays; 3pm & 7:15pm. Advance sign-up optional. Attend as many class sessions as you wish. Communicating for Success: Wednesday, January 20; 7pm. Interactive discussion Paul Hatrak, CPA, CGMA, & Certified Business Coach, to help lis- teners understand universal language of DISC (dominance-influence-steadi- ness-compliance) to be more effective in communication & relationships (both personal & professional). Memoirs & Coffee: Tuesday, January 26; 10:30am. Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs by Sally Mann. New members always welcome. Book discussion group. No sign-up needed. Saturday Samplers: Saturday, December 5; 3:30pm, A Year by the Sea by Joan Anderson. Book discussion group. No sign-up needed. Sundays at Three: Sundays, December 13, With Michaela McClain; January 24, TBA; 3pm. Doors open 2:45pm. No sign-up needed. The Coaching Solution: Tuesday, January 26; 7pm. Author Renée Robertson speaks about her book & her first-hand experience during the merger of telecom giants MCI & Verizon, & the implosion of WorldCom. Workshop with Andrea Mastrobattista: Wednesday, January 27; 7pm. CLARENCE DILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY 2336 Lamington Road, Bedminster Township, 908-234-2325. For more pro- gram information & registration, visit front desk, call 908-234-2325 ext. 0, or email ref@dillonlibrary.org or visit www2.youseemore.com/clarencedillon Enroll ahead unless otherwise noted. Mozart Nooners: Wednesday, Nov 25, 12pm-12:30pm. With Sandy Putnam. Enhance understanding & enjoyment of great composers, not all of them classical. Free. No enrollment needed. Sunday Music & Lectures: The Odessa File - Ukraine Examined, Sunday, December 6, 2pm, with former GOURMET MAGAZINE chief Russell MacAusland. Free. Dickens Christmas Carol: Sunday, December 13, 2pm. With Sandy Putnam. Free. Book Discussion: Anita Shreve’s Rescue, Tuesday, December 1, 10-11am. Books available at front desk. CPR Instruction: Thursdays, December 3, 10, 6:30pm. Choose one & come. Free. No enrollment needed. Computer Training: Saturday, December 5, 10:30am-Noon. FACEBOOK instruction, using Library’s laptops or your own mobile device. Basic com- puter skills assumed. $10, pay at door. USGA Presentation - “Presidential Golf”: Tuesday, December 8, 11am- Noon. Free. No enrollment needed. Bach Lecture - Concert: With Sandy Putnam. Sunday, January 17, 2pm. Free. The Rarified World of Rare Books: Sunday, January 24, 2pm. An insider’s intriguing look, courtesy of Jim Cummins, principal, JAMES CUMMINS BOOKSELLER, INC. 699 Madison Ave., NY. $5 admission; pay at door. Author Talks & Book Signing: Wednesday, January 20, Noon. Three suc- cessful local authors give short “craft talks” and sign their major books: Jack McLean (Loon), Alan Winter (Saviors’ Day), & Keith Hirshland (Cover Me Boys). Free. No enrollment. ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS: Yoga: Monday 9am, Wednesday 4:30pm, Thursday, 9am. $5 admission, pay at door. Intermediate Bridge: Monday, 11:30am. $10 admission, pay at door. Beginner Bridge: Monday, 1pm. $10 admission, pay at door. Free Drop-In Computer Help: Tuesdays 3-4pm. No enrollment. Knitting: Tuesday, Wednesday, 11am-Noon, In Café. With Eleanor Diemar. Free. Weekly Movie Screenings: Classic films every Tuesday, 6:45pm. Current films most Fridays, 1:30pm. CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES: Story Times: (Preschool 3½-5 years) Mondays, 10:30am. (Nursery Time 18 mos - 2½ years) Tuesdays,10:30am. (Mother Tot 2½-3½years) Wednesdays, 10:30am. Winter schedule begins Tuesday, January 19. Registration begins January 11. Call Mrs. Petersen at 908-234-2325, ext 107 or email: hpetersen@dillonlibrary.org Pastel Painting Lessons: (6 years+) Wednesdays 4-5pm, Children’s Library. Limit 15 participants. Free. Kangaroo Kidz Gymnastics: (Preschoolers) Tuesdays 11-11:45am, (5-7 years) Mondays 4-5pm, (7+ years) Mondays 5-6pm. Call or email Mrs. Petersen for registration. Special Performances: Periodic fun performers/entertainers. Big room next to Children’s Library. For details check our website or Children’s Library poster board. SCLSNJ PEAPACK & GLADSTONE LIBRARY BRANCH Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Complex, School St., 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: Library will be closed Thanksgiving, November 26, 27, Christmas, December 24-26, New Year’s, December 31, January 1, January 18. Library will open at 12pm, December 3. SYSTEM-WIDE SPECIAL EVENT - New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Scottoline Visits SCLSNJ: December 5, 10am-12pm, Somerset County Vo-Tech Auditorium, 14 Vogt Drive. Space limited. Registration required. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Rhyme Time: (2.5-5 years) November 25, December 2, 9, 16, January 6, 13, 20, 27; 10:30-11am. Storytime with Miss Jenna: (2.5-5 years) December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, January 4, 7, 11, 14, 21, 25, 28; 10:30-11am. Paws for Reading: December 19, January 23; 10-11am. Stuffed Animal Sleepover: December 22; 10am-4:30pm. Trilogy Repertory presents Treasure Island: (3+ years) January 16, 1- 1:45pm. Toddler Dance Party: January 29; 10:30-11:15am. TEEN PROGRAMS: Teen Volunteering: December 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 21, 28; 5-6pm. Essay Writing Workshop: November 28; 2-3:30pm. Seasonal Decorations: December 3; 6-7pm. Seasonal Treats: December 7; 6-7pm. College Readiness Workshop: January 2; 2-3pm. Wii Night: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Recipe Swap: Through - December 30. Craftravaganza: December 14; 1-3:30pm. Collecting Your Social Security Benefits: December 9; 7-8pm. Mr. Holmes Movie Showing: December 10; 1-3pm. Tech Tutors: December 29; 3-4pm. SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION Information on all activities available at www.somersetcountyparks.org or by calling 908-722-1200. Duke Island Walkers: Meets every Wednesday, 9:30am, Duke Island Visitor’s Center. FREE. Fall “Family & Friends” Introductory Trail Ride: (At least 9 years old and under 200 pounds) English style riding. Friday, November 27, 10am, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Registration required. 38th Festival of Trees: Friday, December 4-Sunday, December 27, Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. Indoor exhibit of decorated trees designed by various community groups. Holiday Festival at Lord Stirling Stable: 16th Annual Winter Holiday Festival, December 5, 6, 10am-4pm, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. School Horse Retirement Fund Silent Auction. Holiday Kissing Ball Workshop: Saturday, December 5, 10am-12noon, Park Commission Headquarters, North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, Colonial Park. $35/person. Supplies will be provided. (Limit: 15 people). Pre-registration by November 25 required. Meet New Friends New Year’s Day Dog Walk: Friday, January 1, 2016, 1:30-2:30pm, Trails of Lord Stirling Stable. Donations of unopened dry or canned puppy/dog or kitten/cat food for Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter accept- ed at check in, $3/dog. Nature Through a Child’s Eye: Annual children’s environmental art exhibit (K-Grade 6), Saturday, January 9-Sunday, February 7, 2016, 9am-4:30pm, Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. 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