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Celebrate Summer with 2 for $2 DVDs at The Library
Rent 2 DVDs for $2 during the month of July Is the cost of taking the entire family to the movies too much to even think about? Don’t go - have your own film festival at home! The East Brunswick Library is offering their customers A “Summer Vacation Deal” with a 2 for $2 DVD coupon during the entire month of July. Why go out? Enjoy your summer, save money and have a family fun night at home. Toast some smores, invite the kids’ friends over, play some games, catch some fireflies and screen the latest flicks in the comfort of your own living room. Now you won’t have to choose between a drama or comedy - get them both! Coupons are unlimited use per customer, and can be found either on the back of the July/August 2008 edition of the Library’s newsletter, or at the Library’s Information Desk. Customers can enjoy DVDs from all of the Library’s in-stock titles, including New Releases, Children’s DVDs, TV Shows and Foreign Films. Video game rentals are excluded from this offer. The coupon expires on July 31, 2008. For more information, please call 732-390-6767. |
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Andy Rothstein Quintet to Perform Pure Instrumental Jazz-Fusion Magic at The Library
Music will be performed from Andy’s debut progressive jazz/rock fusion CD “Voodoo Tone” as well as well-known Jazz standards and covers Music will perfume the sultry summer evening with pure instrumental jazz-fusion magic when the Andy Rothstein Quintet takes the stage at the East Brunswick Library on Saturday, July 12 at 7:30pm. This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
Mr. Rothstein, a guitarist extraordinaire in his own right, counts Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, John Coltrane and Stevie Ray Vaughn as his short list of influences, and has studied under Kevin Eubanks, Ted Dunbar and Steve Khan. Rounding out Andy’s quintet will be: Steve Jankowski, trumpet; Tony Senatore, bass; Luther Rix, drums; and Bill Harris, saxophone. These professional, high caliber musicians currently perform with or have performed with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Chicago and Bette Midler.
Andy’s debut progressive jazz/rock fusion CD, Voodoo Tone, contains his original compositions and a cover of “Giant Steps” by jazz great John Coltrane. Rothstein states “one of my main goals with this record was to keep things pure and simple, and to capture the essence, mojo, musical interplay and honesty of a live performance.” Robert Silverstein of 20th Century Guitar Magazine says "For fans of Jazz/Rock Fusion there is plenty of superb guitar work on Voodoo Tone to make it well worth your while." The Voodoo Tone CD will be available for purchase at the performance, and is also available through andyrothstein.com and as individual song downloads at ITunes. For more information, please call 732-390-6767. |
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Spook Handy to Perform at The Library
Sing along, laugh, and enjoy some good old-fashioned family fun The Library will kick off their “Summer Fun” programming with interactive troubadour Spook Handy. He takes the stage at the East Brunswick Library on Friday, July 11 at 7pm. This and other “Summer Fun” programs are sponsored by the East Brunswick Friends of The Library. This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
Spook has acquired a reputation for making his performances intimate interactive experiences for audiences to long remember. His music has been described as songs of peace, hope and survival. His recordings are said to make you want to get up and do the two-step, while the lyrics will put a smile on your face.His folk-style music for the whole family has the young ones singing along to old favorites and the adults listening intently to the stories behind the songs. For more information call the Information Desk - 732.390.6767. |
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Library to Host South Asian Film Festival on June 28
Features, films, shorts and documentaries made by and about South Asians around the world This mini-festival features selections from the 2007 New Jersey Independent South Asian Cine Fest. A variety of films by and about South Asians across the globe will be shown throughout the day. Highlights include Cosmopolitan, a comedy starring Roshan Seth, Madhur Jaffrey, and Kal Penn; the award-winning documentary Whose Children are These; the Oscar-nominated short film Little Terrorist; Dancing Kathmandu; Holly Bolly, 1001 Auditions, Gandhi at the Bat, and others. Printable schedule [Adobe Reader required] |
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New DVD Titles Released on June 24
Come in to the Library every Tuesday morning and be the first to get your hands on the hot new DVD releases. New DVDs can be borrowed for 3 days and have $2 rental fee. 10,000 BC Persepolis Definitely, Maybe The Spiderwick Chronicles |
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International Film Festival Summer 2008
All movies are shown on Tuesdays at 1:30 & 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The Italian My Best Friend After the Wedding Offside Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles The Band's Visit |
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New DVD Titles Released on June 17
Come in to the Library every Tuesday morning and be the first to get your hands on the hot new DVD releases. New DVDs can be borrowed for 3 days and have $2 rental fee. Fool's Gold Be Kind Rewind Under the Same Moon Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins |
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The Library Hosts Historically Accurate Scale Ship Modeling Lecture and Demonstration
The Ship Model Society of New Jersey will also display their ship models in the Library’s showcases during the entire month of June. Did you ever wonder how those model ships are built with such exacting detail? Learn about this decorative art form at the East Brunswick Public Library on Monday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. when the Ship Model Society of New Jersey will be here to give a lecture and demonstration on historically accurate, scale ship modeling. Everyone is welcome. Ship models or model ships are scale representations of ships. They can range in size from 1/6000 scale miniatures to large vessels capable of holding people. Ship modeling is a craft as old as shipbuilding itself, stretching back to ancient times when water transport was first developed. The models, all very intricate and built with painstaking detail to the originals, will be available for viewing during the entire month of June in the Library’s showcases located throughout the building. The exhibit features many different styles of model ships, as well as background information about the model and the original it is based on. For more information, please call 732-390-6767. |
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World Beat Duo Virago! to Perform at the Library
High-energy acoustic guitar and percussion music with
an edgy Afro-Brazilian samba and American Blues flair. Virago!, the high-energy guitar and percussion duo consisting of musician/composers Amy Schindler and Marie Tashjian, will be performing at the East Brunswick Public Library on Saturday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. The core of their music is an edgy rock sound that pulsates with undercurrents ranging from American blues to Afro-Brazilian samba. Their cover songs include selections by the Indigo Girls, Melissa Etheridge, KT Tunstall, Bruce Springsteen, 4 Non-blondes and Janis Joplin. Virago has a passion for Brazilian music which has inspired them to perform songs in Portuguese and their listeners may hear a passionate rendition of “Vida La Vida” being performed in Spanish. Don’t be surprised if you get a spontaneous samba lesson or the chance to accompany them on percussion! For more information, please call 732-390-6767. |
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The Library Will Be Closing at 3:30 Today
The Library will be closing today (Monday, June 9th) at 3:30 p.m. The air conditioning in the building is out because of electrical brownouts. The Library Catalog will also be down during this time. Please check the website tomorrow in case of additional updates. |
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New DVD Titles Released on June 10
Come in to the Library every Tuesday morning and be the first to get your hands on the hot new DVD releases. New DVDs can be borrowed for 3 days and have $2 rental fee. The Other Boelyn Girl The Bucket List Witless Protection Jumper Army Wives, 1st Season Summer '04 |
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June Library Exhibits
Model Ships by the Ship Modeling Society of NJ featured in display cases and art on the wall by Awatef Abadir during the month of June Model ships from the Ship Modeling Society of New Jersey are being exhibited in the glass display showscases during the month of June. During the same time period, artwork by Awatef Adadir is displayed on the walls. The case exhibit features many different styles of model ships, as well as background information about the model and the original it is based on. The models are all very intricate and are built with painstaking detail to the originals. If you are interested in learning more, a representative from the society will be here on June25 at 7pm to give a lecture and demonstration. Awatef Adadir is displaying her portrait and still life artwork. All of her paintings are available for purchase, and you may direct all inquiries to the Reference Desk. For more information about exhibits, please call 732-390-6767. |
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Scientific American Archive Online is Now Available at the Library
Get all the latest information on the most intriguing topics in every field of science The East Brunswick Public Library now subscribes to Scientific American Archive Online, one of the world’s most authoritative magazines for spectacular events that have transformed the world of science. The Scientific American Archive Online brings you front-to-back coverage of all issues, including special issues, from January 1993 to the present. Readers will find every field of science covered, including today’s hottest topics such as nanotechnology in medicine, genetic engineering, alternative energy sources, plus thousands more. In addition, the newly introduced Scientific American Mind monthly title will also be included. New articles are added monthly. This service is available to East Brunswick Public Library cardholders only. For more information or to access the database, please go to The Library’s website at http://www.ebpl.org, choose Research Tools; and Find Information in Online Databases. |
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New DVD Titles Released on June 3
Come in to the Library every Tuesday morning and be the first to get your hands on the hot new DVD releases. New DVDs can be borrowed for 3 days and have $2 rental fee. The Eye Meet the Spartans Semi-Pro Rescue Me-The Complete Fourth Season Weeds-Season 3 |
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6th Annual Fine Arts Festival to be held on Saturday, June 7 at the East Brunswick Municipal Pond
Festival raindate is June 8 The Visual Arts Celebration Committee will sponsor a juried show of fine art & crafts on June 7 (raindate June 8) from 10am - 5pm. Artists will exhibit their work, and offer original art and craft items for sale. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend. |
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Register Now for a Defensive Driving Course to be held on June 10 and 11
Participating motorists can be eligible for a 2-point reduction and/or 5% insurance discount Registration begins now for the ever-popular Defensive Driving Course, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This two-day course runs on June 10 and June 11 from 6:30-10 pm. Seating is limited and sign-up begins on May 1. Fees range from $55-$65, depending on one’s goals. Eligible motorists can erase two points from their driver’s license and/or get a five percent discount on a portion of their auto insurance. Attendance is mandatory on both nights to receive credit. Refunds cannot be given for partial attendance. See the registration form for additional details. Forms are available at the Circulation desk and online. Approved by the state of New Jersey, this course is taught by an experienced police detective-accident investigator. No vehicle is needed, as it is conducted entirely in a classroom setting with multimedia aids. For more information, please call 732-485-9714, email fixaticket@aol.com, or download the registration form at The Library’s website by logging on to http://www.ebpl.org and clicking on “Friends of the Library” and “Defensive Driving Classes.” |
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Take Charge of Your Health at our Spring Health Fair on May 18th
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon: free t-shirts, smoothies & health screenings,
great prize raffles, try new and exciting healthy activities. [Printable Flyer]  Take charge of your health with a variety of exciting and fun activities while learning about the importance of eating healthy and staying fit. Everyone is invited to join us at the East Brunswick Public Library for a Spring Health Fair on Sunday, May 18 from 1-5 pm. This family-friendly program takes place rain or shine. It is free and open to the entire community. All participants get a free raffle ticket for a chance to win personal sports equipment from Sports Authority, including a new bike and mini-trampoline. Free T-shirts will be given to all event participants, as well as free smoothies from the library café and other cool gifts.
Try some new fitness activities throughout the afternoon from instructors of local health & fitness businesses. New York Sports Club will be teaching multi-impact aerobics and “Zumba,” the new fitness craze which is a fusion of body sculpting movements done to Latin music. Curves will showcase their “30 Minutes To Health Program” fitness circuit and provide information on how NOT to diet and still loose weight! Try Ballroom Dancing with Alluring Ballroom, Martial Arts with the Satori Academy and Tai Chi from Andy Lee’s Tai Chi Center. Metra Lundy will teach Manjani-fit: an exciting workout that combines the beauty of African dance with contemporary aerobic exercise. Linda McBride will teach Yoga and mats will be provided. The event sponsor, Alpha Betic, creators of a vitamin supplement formulated especially for diabetics, will offer nutrition counseling. The NJ Department of Health and the NJ Department of Agriculture will have healthy eating information. St Peter's University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital are providing nutritionists and health educators. The St Peter’s mobile health van will be parked at the library for health screenings including blood sugar. For more information please call 732-390-6767.
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New DVD Titles Released on May 13
Come in to the Library every Tuesday morning and be the first to get your hands on the hot new DVD releases. New DVDs can be borrowed for 3 days and have $2 rental fee. Mad Money Untraceable The Great Debaters Batad A Matter of Taste Stray Bullet Two and a Half Men-the Complete 3rd Season Sesame Street Dinosaurs |
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The Library’s Director is Awarded New Jersey Librarian of the Year
Carol Nersinger accepted honor on April 30 at awards reception given by the New Jersey Library Association. We are proud to announce that Carol Nersinger, Director of the East Brunswick Library, was presented with the prestigious “Librarian of the Year” Award on April 30, 2008 at the New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) Spring Conference. Her 20-plus year career in library leadership is nothing short of impressive. Carol started her tenure with the East Brunswick Library as the Interim Director, then assuming the role of Director on a permanent basis. Before coming here, she served in a Director capacity for other tri-state libraries, including the Rochester Public Library in Rochester, NY, the New Jersey State Library in Trenton, NJ and the Highlands Regional Library Cooperative in Denville, NJ. As an outstanding role model and manager, her great strengths lie in being proactive rather than reactive, and she has a great interest in being innovative. Joanne P. Roukens, Executive Director of the Highlands Regional Library Cooperative and past NJLA Librarian of the Year, presented Carol with the award at the NJLA reception. “She is a visionary who has always worked to implement services and programs that demonstrate the value of libraries, librarians and library staff.” |
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New DVD Titles Released on May 6
Come in to the Library every Tuesday morning and be the first to get your hands on the hot new DVD releases. New DVDs can be borrowed for 3 days and have $2 rental fee. I'm Not There P.S. I Love You Over Her Dead Body Bella Crossing Jordan Season 1 |
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Friends of the Library Hold Membership Drive May 4-10
Special Membership Drive events for the week will include author lectures by Gwendolyn Gross and Kurt Andersen and a concert featuring the Voodudes. You may consider yourself a friend of The Library, but are you a Friend with a capital-“F”? The Friends of the Library will be holding a Membership Drive to invite our residents to become a dues paying Friends member during the week of May 4 through May 10. Special Membership Drive Events sponsored by the Friends to be held that week include: Tuesday, May 6, 8 pm: Gwendolen Gross Wednesday, May 7, 8 pm: Kurt Andersen Friday, May 9: The VooDudes Formed in 1967, the Friends have helped keep The Library at the cutting edge of information and cultural services. By helping to soften the blow of harsh fiscal realities, and by providing so many of the “extras” that make The Library an exceptional example to this and other communities, the Friends are an invaluable and essential resource. Friends’ membership applications are available at the library, and you will also be able to join or renew your membership at any of these events. For more information about the Friends’ membership or events scheduled, please call 732-390-6767. |
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New DVD Titles Released on April 29
Come in to the Library every Tuesday morning and be the first to get your hands on the hot new DVD releases. New DVDs can be borrowed for 3 days and have $2 rental fee. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly |
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Monthlong Celebration of the Establishment of the State of Israel Continues
The celebration concludes this week with a lecture on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Capping our month-long celebration of Israel’s 60th Anniversary, Rabbi Daniel Fellman will speak about the American government’s role in the establishment of the State of Israel.
The lecture, which was also his seminary thesis, “Harry Truman, Eddie Jacobson and the Establishment of the State of Israel,” will occur on Wednesday, May 28, at 7:00 pm.
Rabbi Fellman has served as an assistant rabbi at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple in New Brunswick, New Jersey since his ordination in 2005. In addition to his duties at Anshe Emeth, Rabbi Fellman serves as a chaplain for the New Brunswick Fire Department and is active in interfaith relations in New Brunswick. For more information about the 60th Anniversary of Israel Celebration events, please call 732-390-6767. |
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Starting and Building a Business: How to SCORE
Take this opportunity to pick the brains of some of the region’s savviest business minds Ideas for creating or expanding a small business are everywhere. But how do you get to the next steps: weeding the good ideas from the bad ones, and then turning the best ideas into an exciting reality? Volunteers from the Counselors of America's Small Business (SCORE) will be at the East Brunswick Public Library on Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 p.m. to answer some of these questions. Registration is required and sign-up begins on March 13. This workshop is free and limited to 40 participants. SCORE volunteers will explain what you need to know when going into business. They also offer in-depth counseling, training, and workshops on identifying opportunities, finding solutions to problems, creating a business plan, and how to secure funding. SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). For more information or to reserve your space, please call 732-390-6767. |
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The East Brunswick Library Honors Its Volunteers
As a great big "thank you," the East Brunswick Library held a luncheon in the volunteers' honor on April 17. Volunteering at the library can be a rewarding experience. The library's volunteer coordinator matches volunteers to jobs and special projects available. Individuals interested in volunteering may pick up an application in the Administration office or at the Information Services desk. To get more information, view volunteer opportunities or to download an application, go to http://www.ebpl.org/hlp_volunteer.cfm. |
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Journalist Charles Wiley Speaks at East Brunswick Public Library on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Well known radio/TV talk show personality and commentator who has appeared on CNN Crossfire and C-Span usually speaks about the tremendous power of the media and news bias. But as a World War II veteran, Mr. Wiley finds that he is asked to recount his wartime experiences more and more these days as WWII veterans fade from the scene.
The East Brunswick Historical Society and the East Brunswick Library is proud to host Mr. Wiley on Saturday April 26th at 2:00 pm. Mr. Wiley will speak about his days in the U.S. Navy during WWII, continuing the Historical Society’s series of conversations with veterans of the War. The lecture is free and all are welcomed. |
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Outragehisss Pets at the Library
Come to a live exotic animal show on Wednesday,April 23 at 1pm. We don’t know which animals they will be bringing, but we can tell you that it could be reptiles, mammals, bugs, birds, or maybe even something else entirely! You will learn what makes each animal special, where it comes from, and what it eats.
John Tarrant, owner of Outragehisss Pets, will be here to present us with his critters. His programs are designed to entertain, as well as educate, all using live animals. They have been doing educational programs and birthday parties for 15 years. All of their animals are healthy, captive born and raised around people. For more information about the animals, please visit their website at www.outragehissspets.com.
This is a free event sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information, please call 732-390-6789. |
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Literacy Volunteers of Middlesex “Taking Steps for Literacy” Walk Needs Volunteers
Come Join The Library’s Team "Bookworms." Sunday, April 13th The Library staff at The East Brunswick Public Library is rallying their loyal customers to join Library team members in the “Taking Steps for Literacy” Walk, a 2 mile walk to benefit the Literacy Volunteers of Middlesex (LVM). The walk takes place at the East Brunswick High School on Sunday, April 13. Registration is at 9:00 am and the walk starts at 10:15 am. Check here for Event Photos.
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Library celebrates Autism Awareness Month
Thanks to a generous contract from the INFOLINK Regional Library Cooperative, The East Brunswick Public Library has been able to launch a “Family Resource Collection” for families whose child has been diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. The collection includes many new books and media materials to help families educate themselves about Autism and to offer practical techniques for raising a child with Autism. The Library has also partnered with the East Brunswick Public Schools so that teacher resource collections could be placed in the Media Centers of Hammarskjold Middle School, Chittick and Central Elementary Schools. In addition to collections, The Library is using the INFOLINK contract money to conduct a monthly sibling support group for siblings of children with autism. The group meets monthly at the library and is lead by a licensed social worker. The Special Education PTA (SEPTA) has generously supported the sibling support group by providing child care for special needs children during the support group meeting, which also coincide with the SEPTA meetings for parents with special needs children. During the month of April, library staff will attend training for working with families who have a child with autism. The training will be done by experts in the field of autism and will prepare staff to begin to plan more programs for children with autism and their families. |
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Last Chance for Book Sale Bargains!
The Friends of The Library's Bargain Book and Media Sale concludes today, April 6th. The region’s largest and most popular event of its kind and in its 34th year, the Friends annual book sale is held in the JC Penney Court of Brunswick Square Mall, 755 Route 18 South, East Brunswick. Sunday Mall hours are 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. There are still plenty of book, DVD, CD, and software bargains. Browsers may choose from among thousands of gently used hardcover and paperback books of all kinds plus audiobooks, video games, computer software, collectors’ items, and a huge selection of DVDs and CDs, all at a fraction of their original cost. Cash and checks are accepted for purchases; sorry, no credit cards. An ATM is located within the mall. Proceeds benefit the Friends of The Library, a nonprofit organization that helps support The Library. For more information, please call 732-390-6767. |
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Adopting a Vegetarian Lifestyle
A presentation by Sue Rose which includes nutrition information, cooking instruction and recipes. Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to eat more fruits and vegetables—maybe even become a vegetarian? Learn all about how easy it is to adopt a vegetarian lifestyle at a free program by Susan Rose at the East Brunswick Public Library on Wednesday, March 26, 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Ms. Rose really knows her onions. She has been a practicing vegetarian for 35 years and has taught vegetable-based cooking and diet in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Her presentation includes a demonstration, cooking instruction, nutrition information, product display, recipes, and sample foods. “The vegetarian diet,” she says, “is good for the body, mind, and soul. Not only is it easy to follow and gentle to the planet, but it will give you more vitality, better health, and can even enhance your sense of well-being and spiritual development.” A longtime practitioner of meditation, Ms. Rose will close with a brief meditation sitting. For more information, please call 732-390-6767 |
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Library Board Honors Retiring Board Member Gail Dysleski
On Tuesday evening, March 18th Library Board members, Mayor William Neary, East Brunswick Council members, NJLA Executive Director Pat Tumulty and New Jersey State Library officials joined together to honor Gail Dysleski, longtime Library Board member who retired from the Board at the end of 2007. Ms. Dysleski served the residents of East Brunswick as a member of the Library Board from 1988 to 2007. During her tenure she held the office of Vice President from 1997-1998 and President of the Board from 1999-2002 and again in 2007. Ms. Dysleski distinguished herself on the local and national level where she served on both the New Jersey Library Trustee Association and the American Libraries Association of Library Trustees and Advocates (ALTA), serving in many capacities over the years. Ms. Dysleski will be remembered as a tireless advocate for trustee education, spearheading the efforts to create an annual New Jersey Trustee Institute which educates and informs new library trustees. Ms. Dysleski received many awards during her tenure, including Libraries of Middlesex Trustee of the Year, New Jersey Library Association Library Trustee Award and the Recognition of Outstanding Women Award. Ms. Dysleski also served on the Friends of the Library Board from 1982-1988. Click here to see more event photos in our Photo Gallery. |
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Lack of State Funding for the New Jersey Knowledge Initiative (NJKI) Ends Acess to Five Library Online Databases
Due to a decrease in state funding, the existing multiyear contract for RefUSA, Academic Search Premier, the Biomedical Reference Collection, Business Source Premier, and the Regional Business News has ended as of February 28, 2008 and these databases are not currently available.
The funding that has ended was for the New Jersey Knowledge Initiative (NJKI). The journal articles or data are no longer available through NJKI for the next four months. We hope and expect to have an NJKI program available in the '09 state budget to begin July 1, 2008. We would appreciate your contacting the Governor's office:
Please also contact your local legislators
to let them know what the NJKI databases meant to you in terms of helping you grow your business, conduct your research or earn your degree. We hope you will strike a positive tone as you urge the Governor and local legislators to resume supporting this statewide shared service that had 15 million uses over the past two years while simultaneously saving $68.5 million dollars over retail prices. For more information please also check the NJKI website. |
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Early and Free: It's a New Morning at the Friends' Big Book and Media Sale
The region’s largest and most popular event of its kind, the East Brunswick Friends of The Library’s 34th Annual Bargain Book and Media Sale, opens Monday, March 31, in the JC Penney Court of Brunswick Square Mall, 755 Route 18 South, East Brunswick. Looking for thousands of book, DVD, CD, and software bargains? This year’s sale marks two historic firsts: Opening day admission is now free. What’s more, there’s no waiting until nightfall: Shoppers eager to snap up those bargains can start doing so when the mall opens at 10 a.m. Please volunteer! We can use your help. Volunteer application |
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Jewish Choir to Sing at The Library
Makhelat HaMercaz, the Jewish Choir of Central New Jersey, will perform at the East Brunswick Public Library on Sunday, March 2, 3 p.m. The concert is free, and everyone is welcome.
The choir was founded in 2003 by two local cantors or singers of Jewish liturgical music, Anna West Ott of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, New Brunswick, and Sheldon Levin of Congregation Neve Shalom, Metuchen. Under their direction, the group has attracted 50 singers from Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, and Somerset counties. Makhelat HaMercaz is dedicated to nurturing appreciation of Jewish tradition and building community through beautiful music.
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The Library Closing for Carpet Installation February 20 and 21
The East Brunswick Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, February 20 and Thursday, February 21, 2008 to allow for installation of new carpeting in the Media Services area. Fines will not be charged for these days. All Library activities scheduled for February 20 and 21 are canceled. Community clubs and organizations scheduled to hold meetings in the library meeting rooms will still be able to meet. The meeting rooms will be open via the rear handicapped accessible entrance for all outside meetings scheduled on February 20 and 21. Normal hours (9am-9pm) resume on Friday, February 22, 2008. For more information, please call 732-390-6761. |
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“India Week” Celebration at The Library
The anniversary of India’s Republic Day, January 26, is being commemorated at the East Brunswick Public Library in a weeklong celebration, January 20-26, with arts, crafts, dance, film, a lecture, and a musical grand finale. Authentic appetizers and desserts will be offered every day. India Week is sponsored by the India Association of Garden State. All events are free, and everyone is invited. The schedule, subject to change, is as follows: Sunday, January 20 Monday, January 21 Tuesday, January 22 Wednesday, January 23 Thursday, January 24 Friday, January 25 Saturday, January 26 Although the Indian Independence Act of 1947 provided for India as a separate dominion as of August of that year, the country officially became a sovereign republic on January 26, 1950, when its constitution came into force. In India January 26 is a national holiday, with businesses and schools closed. Call the Information desk, 732-390-6767, for updates. For more information about India Week, please contact (Mrs.) Sushma Patel, 732-238-8277. Printable version of the India Week flyer (Adobe Reader required)
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Underground Railroad Survivors' Stories To Be Dramatized at The Library
The 19th century legend of the Freedom Quilt and the Underground Railroad that brought African-Americans to free states in the North will be dramatized in period costume at the East Brunswick Public Library on Monday, February 11, 7-9 p.m. Families of all ages are invited to this free presentation in commemoration of Black History Month. Stories handed down from family to family relate how a form of hidden communication helped to guide escaping slaves. It was said that the quilts, which could be laid out to air without arousing suspicion, contained patterns that were code for when and how to prepare for the arduous—and dangerous—journey northward. Trish Chambers, dressed in Civil War-era clothing, tells the story of the Underground Railroad, presents a facsimile of the legendary Freedom Quilt, and explores how African-American traditions gave rise to the concept of the story cloth. Ms. Chambers is the author of Civil War Women and Their Roles and Legacies and was a consultant on Gods and Generals, a film set during the War Between the States. For more information, please call 732-390-6767.
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English Conversation Groups Forming
Registration is open for the East Brunswick Public Library’s English Conversation Groups meeting on consecutive Thursdays, January 24-March 13, in both daytime and evening sessions. The English Conversation Group is for those with a basic knowledge of English who want to practice their speaking skills in a relaxed, unpressured environment. Interested individuals may register at the Information desk in person or by telephone, 732-390-6767; or at the first meeting of either the 10-11:30 a.m. or the 7:30-9 p.m. session. For more information, please contact the Information desk. |
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Last Day to Register to Vote Before the Primary: Register at The Library Today
The East Brunswick Public Library is holding a voter registration drive January 8-15. All eligible New Jerseyans who are as yet unregistered are encouraged to visit The Library that week to sign up, especially if they wish to participate in the state’s primary election. Now that the New Jersey legislature has moved the state’s presidential primary from June to February, the deadline to register to vote in the primary is January 15. During the week of January 8-15, tables will be set up near the Library entrance to facilitate quick and easy registration. Once they are registered, voters may choose a party affiliation. Only those who have specified a party affiliation can vote in that party’s primary. Newly registered voters, unaffiliated voters, or voters who have never voted in a primary election, can affiliate with the Democratic or Repulican Party on the day of the primary. The primary elections are slated for February 5. The Library will continue to offer voter registration throughout the year, as well, for the general presidential election. For general election information please go to the NJ Division of Elections, or NJ VoterInfo.org from the Eagleton Institute of Politics of Rutgers University, or The Library's Politics and Goverment page in our Best of the Web section. FAQ -- Party Affiliations: Can I declare my party affiliation at the pols? You can declare your party affiliation at the polls when you go to vote in your first Primary Election. After that, you may change your party affiliation 50 days before a primary election. |
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Puppetry Festival Tickets on Sale Now
The East Brunswick Friends of The Library’s eighth annual Phyllis Noar Puppetry Festival is sponsoring two professional puppet shows for families in February, puppetry month at the East Brunswick Public Library. The Segal Puppet Theatre performs Go Fish on Sunday, February 10, 2 p.m. for families with children ages 3 and up; and the Crabgrass Puppets present The Day It Snowed Tortillas on Sunday, February 24, 2 p.m. for families with children ages 5 and up. Tickets are $2 for each show and are sold in advance only at the Circulation desk of The Library. Cash or checks payable to “E.B. Friends of The Library” are accepted. All ticket buyers are asked to fill out a short ticket order form available January 4 on the desk or downloadable here. Please note that out of fairness to the audience, age requirements will be strictly observed for both shows. Refunds will be given only if the program is cancelled. What do you get when you have an old rundown seaside bungalow, a poor fisherman, his wife, and some magical fish that can makes wishes come true? A recipe for some very big surprises, of course. Go Fish,The Fisherman and His Wife, is a funny tale with music that gently teaches a moral lesson. Sure, it’s the season for snow, but can it really snow tortillas? The beloved Mexican folktale about luck, love—and lunch—comes to life with humor and music. The Phyllis Noar Puppetry Festival is sponsored by the Phyllis Noar Memorial Fund of the Friends of The Library to celebrate the life of the late library advocate and past president of the Friends. For more information, please call 732-390-6767 or 6789. |
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Philadelphia Flower Show Trip: Register Now!
The Friends of The Library is once again sponsoring its annual bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower on March 4th. This year's theme is "Jazz It Up." Think floral chandeliers, New Orleans' French Quarter, bountiful balconies and courtyards -- and all that jazz. The chartered bus will leave at 9 a.m. from behind the Kmart parking lot off Summerhill Road. Departure time from Philadelphia ia at 4 p.m. The cost is $43 for Friends members and $45 for all others. Price includes roundtrip transportation, a snack on the bus, and admission to the flower show. Click here (PDF format, Adobe Reader required), for a printable trip reservation form. Please mail your completed form and a check payable to "E.B. Friends of the Library" to: Ms. Anita Varshney Registrations mus be received by February 1. You will be contacted only if a problem arises. Ms. Varshney may be reached at 732-254-1963. |
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Library Wins $10,000 Grant to Benefit Families of Children with Autism
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Friends with a Capital "F"
You may consider yourself a friend of The Library, but are you a capital-“F” Friend where it really counts—as in a dues-paying member of the Friends of The Library? Today’s public libraries face harsh fiscal realities. But helping to soften the blow, and provide so many of the “extras” that separate an average library from a truly exceptional one, are Friends groups. Take the Friends of the East Brunswick Public Library, for example. Formed in 1967, the year of The Library’s founding, the Friends have helped keep The Library at the cutting edge of information and cultural services. To name a few contributions, the Friends have funded in full or part: Computers and a computer training laboratory And what would March be without the Friends’ annual Bargain Book and Media Sale?
In membership categories ranging from just $10 all the way up to $1,000 a year, you can become a true Friend—the kind that beats a small-“f” friend any day. You can even earn premiums for joining. For a fuller picture of Friends contributions, click on “Friends of The Library,” in the green header bar on this site. To join, click on the application form above to bring up a printable copy. All checks should be payable to “E.B. Friends of The Library” and sent, along with the filled-out application form, to the Friends at 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. It’s your choice: Are you a casual friend—or a true Friend? For more information call 732-390-6761. |
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January Library Exhibits
A World War II-themed exhibit by the East Brunswick Historical Society A World War II-themed exhibit by the East Brunswick Historical Society is featured in the glass showcases of the East Brunswick Public Library January 2-31, 2008. During the same period, artwork by the Suburban Artists Guild is displayed on the walls. The cases exhibit features memorabilia from the war years as well as background information about the causes of the global conflict. The society was organized to stimulate an interest in history, particularly East Brunswick’s, and to protect and preserve meaningful historical sites, structures, and documents. Members of the East Brunswick-based artists’ group will display their landscapes, florals, still lifes, portraits and abstracts done in a variety of media including oils, watercolors, acrylics, colored pencils, pastels, mixed media and charcoal. The group was formed to help artists exchange ideas, grow in technical proficiency, and promote the arts to the community. For more information about exhibits, please call 732-390-6767. |
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December Library Exhibit
Entries and winners in an annual photography contest are on exhibit at the East Brunswick Public Library December 1-31. |
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Start and Build Your Own Business, Monday, Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m.
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Defensive Driving Class to be Offered Again in December
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Wreath-Making Workshop Sat., Dec. 1, 1-4 p.m. Dress your doorway in its holiday best. Taught by East Brunswick Garden Club. $12 fee, limited to 15. Please register.
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DVDs of EBTV Children's Shows for Sale
"Calliope" and "Stories from the Library" series offered at $30 each by EBTV., | |
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Tickets for the Friends of The Library’s James Hess Folklore and Storytelling Festival Now on Sale
Tickets are on sale now at the Circulation desk or you may download the form [here] which you can fill out and bring in or send to the Circulation desk for two shows by award-winning storyteller Ed Stivender, called “the Robin Williams of storytelling” by The Miami Herald. A perennial favorite at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee, he has delighted audiences from Ireland to Indonesia with his appealing way with a story while accompanying himself on banjo. He won the Most Original Character award at the Philadelphia Mummers Parade and worked with that city’s Historic Philadelphia Inc. to create a colonial reenactment for the lauded “Once Upon a Nation” project. Besides being an internationally popular raconteur and musician, he is the author of the rollicking best seller Raised Catholic: Can You Tell?, the basis for his hilarious but affectionate takes on his parochial school youth. The festival is presented by the Friends of The Library with major support from Johnson & Johnson, The Karma Foundation, and Comcast. Checks should be payable to “EB Friends of The Library” |
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Healthy Halloween
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, Oct. 28, 1-5 p.m. HEALTHY HALLOWEEN |
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East Brunswick High School Fall Sports on EBTV
All events will be televised three times. Tune to Channel 3 to "Let the games begin!" |
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Entertainment 2008 Books Still Available!
Enjoy hefty discounts on travel, dining, groceries, clothing, services, amusements and more and support The Friends of The Library at the same time. |
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Arabic Language Newspaper Added to Library
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Knitting Classes for Adults: Beginners and Advanced
Monday evenings at 7 and 8 p.m. beginning September 24. |
National Library Week
National Library Week is April 13 - 19, 2008. |
Makhelat HaMercaz’s musical repertoire spans centuries, continents, and styles: religious, secular, classical, jazz, pop, and folk tunes sung in Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, and English. 
For more information, please call 732-390-6767.
