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This Week at Your Library: Sept. 5

 

 

 

Second Saturday Concert:

The Hub Kings

 

Cable TV Alternatives 

 

Friday Film: Race

 

Garden State Speculative Fiction Writers

 

 

 

Dear Library Member,
 
While the summer may sadly be coming to an end, the Library is gearing up for a busy fall, with plenty of new programs and special events, as well as the continuation of many popular classes. (Please note the Library will be closed on Labor Day.)

Tired of paying for TV channels you never watch? Learn about the many other ways to watch your favorite shows and movies without cable television at our program, "Cable TV Alternatives" on Fri. Sept. 9th at 2pm.

This week's Friday film will be the 2106 release, Race, starring Stephen James and Jason Sudeikis, which will be shown at 1:30pm. The movie focuses on Jesse Owens's quest to become the greatest track & field athlete in history, launching him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy. The film is rated PG-13.

On Saturday, The Garden State Speculative Fiction Writers group, a non-profit, multi-genre writers group catering to the needs of writers from all walks of life, will meet at 11:30am. Everyone is welcome to join them at their monthly meetings for writing workshops, critique groups, informative guest speakers, contests and much more. This month, the Special Guest Speaker is Ellen Datlow, a science fiction, fantasy, and short fiction editor for over 35 years and the winner of multiple World Fantasy, Hugo, Stoker, and Locus Awards. Don't miss this great opportunity to meet with this accomplished author.
 
The week wraps up with our popular Second Saturday Concert Series with an appearance by The Hub Kings jazz band at 2:30pm. Influenced by many of the great soul jazz performers from the 60s & 70s, the Hub Kings will perform music from such legends as George Benson and Grover Washington, Jr. Based in Metuchen, the three-piece band centers on the smoky tones of the Hammond organ, whose sound once dominated urban centers like New Brunswick and Newark. The band consists of musicians Jonathan Tristram (keyboards/
Hammond Organ); Kevin Hildebrandt (guitar) and Dave Smela (drums.)
 
All Second Saturday concerts are free, but attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable item for donation to the Old Bridge Food Pantry.

Have a wonderful Labor Day and a spectacular week.  See you in the Library!
 
Regards,
Nancy Cohen, Library Director
Events This Week
Monday
Library Closed in Observance of Labor Day
Tuesday
10am: Canasta Club
1pm: Diabetes Self-Management Program (Week 6 of a 6-week program)
6pm: Harbor Night at the Movies: "From Here to Eternity" (1953) Laurence Harbor
Wednesday
6:30pm: Chess Club
7pm: Safety Class - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
7pm: Microsoft Word [Registration Required]
Thursday
10:30am: Computer Basics [Registration Required]
1pm: Craft Club
1pm: Scrabble Club
4:15pm: Make and Create (Grades K-3)
6:30pm: Bookenders' Book Discussion: "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
Friday
11am: Teddy Bear Picnic
1:30pm: Friday Film: "Race" (2016, PG-13)
2pm: Cable TV Alternatives
Saturday
10am-12pm: Math Tutoring (Grades 6+)
10:30am: Scratch Coding for Beginners (Ages 9-12) - Idea Farm
11am-1pm: Tech Buddies - come get help from a tech-savvy teen!
11:30am: Kids Dance Party
12pm: LEGO Lab
12pm: Garden State Speculative Fiction Writers: "The State of Horror" --
 A Conversation with Ellen Datlow
2pm: Anime Kurabu (Club)
2pm: Laurence Harbor Family Movie: "James and the Giant Peach" (1996, PG)
2:30pm: Second Saturday Concert: The Hub Kings
Sunday
Library Open 12-5pm
Upcoming Events Next Week
 Monday 9/12, 10am: Preschool Storytime/Craft
4pm: Family Fun: Board Games
7pm: Intro to 3D Printing - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
7pm: Maker Monday: Pokemon (Ages 3-8) - Idea Farm
7pm: Ladies' Book Discussion: "In a Dark, Dark Wood" by Ruth Ware 
and "Fly Away" by Kristin Hannah
7pm: Drop-in Sewing Workshop - Idea Farm
Tuesday 9/13, 10:30am: Safety Class - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
10:30am: Internet Basics
6pm: Laurence Harbor Night at the Movies: "The Maltese Falcon" (1941)
7pm: English as a Second Language [Registration Required]
Wednesday 9/14, 10:30am: Sensory Time for Adults
3:30-5pm: Math Tutoring (Grades 6+)
6pm: WordPress
7pm: FAFSA Workshop
Thursday 9/15, 10:30am: Email Basics [Registration Required]
4:15pm: Make and Create (Grades K-3)
7pm: Teen Advisory Board Meeting
7pm: Sugar Cravings
Friday 9/16, 11am: Alphabet Art (Ages 2+)
1:30pm: Friday Film: "From Prada to Nada" (2011, PG-13)
Saturday 9/17, 10am-12pm Math Tutoring (Grades 6+)
10am-1pm: Parent/Child Sewing Class (Ages 8-12) - Idea Farm 
11am: Get the Buzz on Zika
1:30pm: American Sewing Guild: Create a Rope Basket
2pm: Safety Class - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
2:30pm: Rainforest Revelations: Explore the Habitat (Teens)
3pm: Crochet and More - Idea Farm
Sunday 9/18, 2pm: Fall into Friendship Storytime (Ages 3-5)
3pm: Vinyl Cutter/Decal Class - Idea Farm [Registration Required]





"I declare after all there is no enjoyment
like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- 
When I have a house of my own, 
I shall be miserable if I have not an 
excellent library." 

Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice








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