Sunday, June 3, 2012
CHILDREN'S SUMMER READING PROGRAM BEGINS
The Children's Summer Reading Program, Dream Big -- READ! will begin on June 18. The first event features Magician and Family Entertainer Steve Woyce's Dreams, Books & Magic on Saturday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m. Steve will take us on a magical adventure that is packed with comedy and tons of audience participation as he is joined by Professor Hoot the Owl and Henry the Magic Rabbit. Steve will have volunteers help him make the moon disappear, stars appear and bring bed time stories to life by using his own special blend of magic and comedy. To register, please call the Library at 908-234-2325 x107.
Monday, May 7, 2012
ROBERT LACEY TO SPEAK ON THE LIFE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Robert Lacey, biographer and ABC TV’s on-site correspondent for English royalty events, will speak at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Thursday, May 17, 2012. The program will begin at 2:00 pm. He will be speaking on the life of Queen Elizabeth II. . Mr. Lacey is the author of “Majesty” which is the definitive biography of Queen Elizabeth II and her family and has recently written “A Brief Life of the Queen” for her Jubilee. He will be available to sign copies of his book.
The program will be held in the downstairs meeting rooms of the library. Admission is $5.00 which is payable at the door. Registration is required. Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
VEGETABLE GARDENING 101
VEGETABLE GARDENING 101 AT THE CLARENCE DILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY ON SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012
Master Gardener Gary Rupert of Bedminster, NJ will present Vegetable Gardening 101 at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, May 6, 2012. The program will be held outdoors in the library’s new Community Garden and will begin at 2pm.
Admission is free but registration is required. Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.
Master Gardener Gary Rupert of Bedminster, NJ will present Vegetable Gardening 101 at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, May 6, 2012. The program will be held outdoors in the library’s new Community Garden and will begin at 2pm.
Admission is free but registration is required. Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.
Friday, April 20, 2012
FRED MILLER PERFORMS THE MUSIC OF GEORGE & IRA GERSHWIN
Fred Miller will play and sing the music of the great American songwriters George and Ira Gershwin on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the Clarence Dillon Public Library. George and Ira Gershwin wrote for Broadway and Hollywood and their music is synonymous with the sounds and style of the Jazz Age. The program will begin at 2:00 pm.
Fred Miller is well-known for his “Lectures-In-Song” series on the American Popular Song. He studied classical piano for many years, but upon hearing Ella Fitzgerald sing Cole Porter, he found his calling and life’s mission. He studied acting for two years with stage and film legend Geraldine Page and vocal performance with Tony award winner Helen Gallagher. He has appeared in television commercials and on the radio and has run the Copper Penny Players for many years.
The concert will take place in the downstairs meeting rooms of the library. Admission is $5.00 which is payable at the door. Registration is required. Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.
The concert will take place in the downstairs meeting rooms of the library. Admission is $5.00 which is payable at the door. Registration is required. Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.
Friday, March 23, 2012
CONQUERING CLUTTER
Professional organizer Linda Anders will present a program “Conquering Clutter” at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, April 1, 2012. The first half of the program focuses on eliminating paper piles and the second half on finding unused space. The program will begin at 2:00 pm.
The program will take place in the downstairs meeting rooms of the library. Admission is $5.00 which is payable at the door. Registration is required. Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.
The program will take place in the downstairs meeting rooms of the library. Admission is $5.00 which is payable at the door. Registration is required. Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
THINKING ABOUT THE PRESIDENCY
Perry Leavell of Drew University will present a program “Thinking about the Presidency” at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, March 18, 2012. He will present his thoughts on the American Presidency past and present. The program will begin at 2:00 pm.
The program will take place in the downstairs meeting rooms of the library. Admission is $5.00 which is payable at the door. Registration is required. Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.
The program will take place in the downstairs meeting rooms of the library. Admission is $5.00 which is payable at the door. Registration is required. Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
SPRING FRIDAY MOVIE MATINEES
Our popular Friday Movie Matinees film series resumes for the Spring. All screenings begin at 1:30 pm and are free. No registration is required.
MARCH 2, 2012
ANONYMOUS (2011) (130 min.) Rated PG-13
This intriguing and exciting historical thriller stars Rhys Ifans as the Earl of Oxford who may or may not have written the plays attributed to William Shakespeare who is played by Rafe Spall. Also featuring Vanessa Redgrave and Sam Neill.
MARCH 9, 2012
MARGIN CALL (2011) (109 min.) Rated R
Kevin Spacey and Jeremy Irons star in this thriller set in a fictional investment firm during the 2008 financial meltdown. Also featuring Zachary Quinto, Stanley Tucci, and Demi Moore.
MARCH 16, 2012
J. EDGAR (2011) (137 min.) Rated R
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as J. Edgar Hoover in this compelling biopic. Also starring Judi Dench and Armie Hammer. Directed by Clint Eastwood.
MARCH 23, 2012
TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY (2011) (127 min.) Rated R
Gary Oldman stars as George Smiley, a disgraced British spy, who is rehired to find a double agent who has infiltrated the British Secret Intelligence Service during the Cold War. Also featuring Colin Firth and Tom Hardy.
APRIL 13, 2012
WE BOUGHT A ZOO (2011 (126 min.) Rated PG
Matt Damon stars as a recent widower who tries to improve a rundown zoo with the help of a zookeeper played by Scarlett Johansson. Also featuring Elle Fanning and Thomas Haden Church. Directed by Cameron Crowe and based on a true story.
APRIL 20, 2012
CONTAGION (2011) (105 min.) Rated PG-13
Matt Damon and Kate Winslet star in this medical thriller as a team from the CDC tries to a cure and control the panic from a lethal virus. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.
APRIL 27, 2012
TOWER HEIST (2011) (105 min.) Rated PG-13
Ben Stiller stars as the manger of an NYC apartment building who learns that the tenant who was entrusted with their pension fund is arrested for fraud and their money has vanished. The building employees come up with a plan to get their money back. This caper comedy also stars Eddie Murphy and Alan Alda.
MARCH 2, 2012
ANONYMOUS (2011) (130 min.) Rated PG-13
This intriguing and exciting historical thriller stars Rhys Ifans as the Earl of Oxford who may or may not have written the plays attributed to William Shakespeare who is played by Rafe Spall. Also featuring Vanessa Redgrave and Sam Neill.
MARCH 9, 2012
MARGIN CALL (2011) (109 min.) Rated R
Kevin Spacey and Jeremy Irons star in this thriller set in a fictional investment firm during the 2008 financial meltdown. Also featuring Zachary Quinto, Stanley Tucci, and Demi Moore.
MARCH 16, 2012
J. EDGAR (2011) (137 min.) Rated R
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as J. Edgar Hoover in this compelling biopic. Also starring Judi Dench and Armie Hammer. Directed by Clint Eastwood.
MARCH 23, 2012
TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY (2011) (127 min.) Rated R
Gary Oldman stars as George Smiley, a disgraced British spy, who is rehired to find a double agent who has infiltrated the British Secret Intelligence Service during the Cold War. Also featuring Colin Firth and Tom Hardy.
APRIL 13, 2012
WE BOUGHT A ZOO (2011 (126 min.) Rated PG
Matt Damon stars as a recent widower who tries to improve a rundown zoo with the help of a zookeeper played by Scarlett Johansson. Also featuring Elle Fanning and Thomas Haden Church. Directed by Cameron Crowe and based on a true story.
APRIL 20, 2012
CONTAGION (2011) (105 min.) Rated PG-13
Matt Damon and Kate Winslet star in this medical thriller as a team from the CDC tries to a cure and control the panic from a lethal virus. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.
APRIL 27, 2012
TOWER HEIST (2011) (105 min.) Rated PG-13
Ben Stiller stars as the manger of an NYC apartment building who learns that the tenant who was entrusted with their pension fund is arrested for fraud and their money has vanished. The building employees come up with a plan to get their money back. This caper comedy also stars Eddie Murphy and Alan Alda.
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