Orson Welles caused a nationwide panic on October 30, 1938 with his Mercury Theater broadcast of War of the Worlds - a realistic radio dramatization of a Martian invasion of Earth based on the novel of the same name by the great H. G. Wells. Those who believed the broadcast was fact, packed the roads, hid in cellars, loaded guns, even wrapped their heads in wet towels as protection from Martian poison gas.  In honor of the 77th anniversary of this incredible and socially significant broadcast, the Garden State Speculative Fiction Writers (GSSFW) present their own adaptation of this broadcast on Saturday, October 17 at 2:30 pm.  A group of seven GSSFW members will perform their adaptation incorporating live sound effects while wearing period costuming.  Included in the cast are Patrick Lundrigan (Boonton), Jennifer Persson (Raritan), Gary Frank (Wayne) Fred Doot (Fairlawn), Tom Joyce (Marlton) and Ron Lottermann (Town).  Come and experience an important and thrilling event in history.  Free and open to all.

Be on the lookout for a redesigned Library web site!  The launch of our new web site is very close.  I'd like to know what you have to say about it so send me a line or two.

Get the most out of Facebook, the massively popular social media site which has grown to hundreds of millions of subscribers!  Learn what to look for when reviewing your settings, separate your personal and professional lives, create likeable content and more!  Don't miss out, register here for this class taking place on Monday, October 12 at 2:30 pm.

Check out the variety of other events and classes listed below.  If you want a program or service to be offered by the Library, please let me know.

Have a great week and see you in the Library.