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Hunterdon County Library Upcoming Events May 2017
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Upcoming Events
May 2017
Bargains galore at the Friends of the Library Book & Media Sale on 4/29, 4/30 & 5/1 at the County Fairgrounds.
Artists: get your art ready for the Outdoor Art Show & Sale on June 10. Cash prizes! Entry deadline: Thursday June 1.
Get all the details & library news in our newsletter The Scoop at http://www.hclibrary.us/pdfs/scoop/hclscoop.pdf
May Closings
Staff Training: On Friday 5/12, Headquarters will be closed 9 am-1 pm; and will re-open from 1 to 5 pm.
North and South County Branches will be closed 9 am-1:30 pm, and will reopen from 1:30 to 5 pm.
Memorial Day: Headquarters, North and South County Branch Libraries will be closed on Monday 5/29.
Hunterdon County Library Headquarters
314 State Rt. 12 Building #3, Flemington, NJ 08822
To reserve a place for programs at Headquarters, you may respond to this email or call 908-788-1434.
If you respond by email, please include: program name, your name and phone number, and # of people coming.
Knitting Group Mondays on the Lower Level. May 1, 8, 15 & 22 @ 10:00 to 11:30 am
Open to all knitters & crocheters, novice to advanced. Meet Pam MacKenzie, Courier News author of In Stitches, on 5/8.
Creative Coloring downstairs in the Bookmark Café. Tuesdays May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 @ 7-8 pm
Spring into creativity! Wake up your inner artist by exploring unusual new colors & patterns.
Lectures in song: George & Ira Gershwin with Fred Miller Thursday 5/4 @ 2 pm
Two American brothers boasting the most revered name in American popular song.
film: Jackie (rated R) Thursday 5/4 @ 6 pm
In an interview just after JFK’s assassination, Jackie discussed her role as First Lady and life at the White House.
Ladies’ Luncheons, Cocktail Parties and Backyard Grilling in the 1950s –Judith Krall-Russo. Saturday 5/6 @ 2 pm
A nostalgic look at our customs and traditions of entertaining in the time of “Father Knows Best” and 45 RPM records.
We’re Talking Baseball with Dr. James Kane Tuesday 5/16 @ 7 pm
Discussion of local teams and the old Brooklyn Dodgers – “The Boys of Summer” – as well as NY Yankee Mickey Mantle.
David Aaron Quartet Wednesday 5/17 @ 7 pm
A toe-tapping medley of Broadway show tunes, jazz, swing and your favorite dance music.
film: Hacksaw Ridge (rated R) Thursday 5/18 @ 6 pm
WWII Army medic & conscientious objector Desmond Doss saved 75 men without ever carrying a gun. A true story.
Book Discussion: Isaac’s Storm by Erik Larson Friends of the Library Book Club Thursday 5/25 @ 7 pm
The most devastating US storm ever hit Galveston in January 1900, with almost no warning from the US Weather Bureau.
Book Discussion: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty Call to reserve a copy. Friday 5/26 @ 10 am
3 mothers, each at a crossroads. A riot at school leaves one parent dead. Tragic accident? Evidence implies otherwise.
That’s Amore! the music of Dean Martin by Dave DeLuca Wednesday 5/31 @ 7 pm
This one-man show celebrates the King of Cool’s relaxed, warbling style with songs like “Everybody Loves Somebody”.
Games Downstairs in the Bookmark Café, sip a latte while you play classic board games like checkers, chess, cards, Wits & Wagers, Candy Land, Chutes & Ladders, Battleship, Monopoly, Clue. Learn a new game with family or friends.
North County Branch Library
65 Halstead St., Clinton, NJ 08809
To reserve a place for programs at NCB, you may respond to this email or call 908-730-6135.
If you respond by email, please include: program name, your name and phone number, and # of people coming.
North County Fiber Artists Drop in and meet fellow-crafters. Tuesdays 5/2 & 5/16 @ 7 pm
Finish up that winter scarf or start a new spring vest; chat about favorite - and least favorite - projects.
Lectures in song: George & Ira Gershwin with Fred Miller Wednesday 5/3 @ 2 pm
American brothers boasting the most revered name in 20th century popular song & musical theater.
Nature Deficit Disorder and Our Immersion in the Virtual World Sierra Club: all welcome! Wednesday 5/3 @ 7 pm
Escape Internet addiction, social alienation & dependence on electronic media by exploring & playing in the natural world.
Scrabble drop in Fridays May 5, 12, 19 & 26 @ 1 pm.
Time to spring ahead with new vocabulary and mental skills! Try this challenging-but-fun word game, or try it again.
film: Jackie (rated R) Saturday 5/6 AND Friday 5/19, both @ 2 pm
In an interview just after JFK’s assassination, Jackie discussed her role as First Lady and life at the White House.
Book Discussion: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd Tuesday 5/9 @ 7 pm
2 women linked by slavery: Sarah, a wealthy slave owner’s daughter, and Handful, the child-slave she reluctantly owned.
Dame Suite Trio performs Black Coffee Wednesday 5/10 @ 7 pm
An eclectic mix of Jazz & Blues, contemporary classics & movie favorites by Nancy Coletti, Judy Palma & Sue Williams.
WordPress Design Club Drop in Tuesday 5/16 @ 7 pm.
WordPress developers & power-users share their knowledge in a collaborative effort to explore new WordPress functions.
English Conversation Group Wednesday 5/17 & 5/31 @ 7-8 pm
All languages welcome. Practice your speaking & listening skills in a casual, friendly atmosphere.
19th & 20th Century Composers by Susan Graham, flutist & Carolle-Ann Mochernuk, pianist Thursday 5/18 @ 7 pm
Separately, these musicians have performed at venues as varied as CBC Radio and the Monmouth Symphony.
NJ author: Michael Daigle Drop in & meet our own Hunterdon County mystery writer. Saturday 5/20 11 am – 12 pm
Celebrating the release of “Weight of the Living”, the 3rd Frank Nagler, Detective novel set in fictional Ironton, NJ.
film: Hacksaw Ridge (rated R) Saturday 5/20 AND Friday 5/26, both @ 2 pm
WWII Army medic & conscientious objector Desmond Doss saved 75 men without ever carrying a gun. A true story.
Rain Barrels NCB Garden Club Drop in - Everyone welcome! Call to reserve a barrel. Tuesday 5/23 @ 7 pm
These inexpensive garden devices save time, money AND the environment. Swap plants, meet fellow gardeners.
Tuning Forks Healing Sound with Scott Hartley Thursday 5/25 @ 7 pm
As sympathetic resonances calm the mind & body, the nervous system relaxes with the pure, sympathetic tones.
May Art Exhibits
North Hunterdon High School Art Department – Creativity & imagination abound in this multi-media display of drawings, paintings, sculpture, collages, photography and some colorful surprises by our talented local students.
South County Branch Library
1432 Route 179, Unit B-1, Lambertville, NJ 08530
To register for programs at SCB, call 609-773-0032
If you respond by email, please include: program name, your name and phone number, and # of people coming.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain Tuesday 5/16 @ 7 pm.
Everyone is invited to this very special session of our book discussion group. Our guest speaker J.A. Thornbury, author of Merlin’s Sister, will present a PowerPoint of “King Arthur’s Britain: landscapes and edifices from post-Roman times”.
Fans of the Round Table times will enjoy the talk even if you haven’t finished (or read) A Connecticut Yankee.
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