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Friday, October 27, 2006

NovemberFest?

Before we enter the swirling vortex of the Winter Holidays, relax and refresh your spirit with these great, free presentations at the Library. Call us at 908-454-3712 to save your seat.

For Children:
Project Leapfrog for 2 year-olds and their parents or caregivers each Tuesday this month at 10:00 a.m.
Storytime for 3-5 year-olds each Wednesday this month at 10:00 a.m.
Free Books for kids, from Reading is FUNdamental: Nov. 13-18. Thank you, Friends of the Library!

For adults and teens:
  • 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 6: "Teen Advisory Board" Got opinions? Got ideas? You are welcome!
  • 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 7: "Writing Fiction--Soup to Nuts!" with Maryann McFadden, author of The Richest Season. Tackle your book project: from ideas, to writing, editing, and submitting to publishers.
  • 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 8: "Tree Time @ Your Library" with the NJ Forest Service. A story hour for grades K-3. Each child receives a free Tree Time kit!
  • 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16: "Film Discussion Group" the Australian film Rabbit-Proof Fence will be shown. Taken from their family by the government, a little Aborigine girl tries to lead her sister and cousin home by following the 1,500 mile fence.
  • 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18: "Understand Your Credit Score" with Susan of Baker Federal Credit Union. De-mystify that "number", and find out how to improve it.
  • 1:00 Saturday, November 18: "Movies And More" for teens.
  • November 23, 24 and 25: Closed. Enjoy the holiday, and if you would like to do any research for fun or profit, visit: http://www.pburglib.org/after_hours.htm
  • 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29: The book is Lord of the Flies. Does Golding's book speak to us today? What does it say about human nature? Come and enjoy a lively discussion.