Tchaikovsky and the Nutcracker Suite



Russian composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky and his famous composition “Nutcracker Suite” will be the subject of a lecture at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, December 9, 2012. Library Director Sandy Putnam discusses the “Nutcracker Suite” in the context of Tchaikovsky’s life and career along with a screening of the beloved holiday classic. The program will begin at 2:00 pm.
The program will take place in the downstairs meeting rooms of the library. Admission is free but registration is suggested. Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.

POET ROBERT FORBES

Children’s author Robert Forbes will visit the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, December 2, 2012. He will read selections from his whimsical children’s poetry books, “Beastly Feasts: A Mischievous Menagerie in Rhyme” ” and “Let’s Have a Bite! A Banquet of Beastly Rhymes”. When not writing poetry, he is the president of the lifestyle magazine “ForbesLife”. The program will begin at 10:00 am and signed books will be available for sale.


The program will be held in the downstairs meeting rooms of the library. . Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk. A $5.00 family donation is suggested.

FRED MILLER TO PERFORM THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY MERCER

Pianist and raconteur Fred Miller will perform his popular ”Lectures-In-Song” program on the music of Johnny Mercer on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 2:00 pm. Fred Miller plays and sings beloved standards from the Johnny Mercer songbook with his accompanying trademark blend of insight, anecdotes, and banter. Johnny Mercer was an American singer, songwriter, and lyricist who won four Academy Awards for Best Original Song including “Moon River”, “On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe” and “Days of Wine and Roses”.




Fred Miller is well-known for his “Lecture-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.

PEL PIANO TRIO

PEL PIANO TRIO TO PERFORM AT THE CLARENCE DILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012
The PEL Piano Trio will perform at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, October 28, 2012. The PEL Piano Trio is composed of three professional women musicians who play the piano, violin, and cello. They will perform pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn as well as some lighter fare. The concert 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.



NATIRAR LECTURE

Local Historian W. Barry Thomson will lecture on the history of the Natirar estate on Sunday, October 14, 2012. The program will begin at 2:00 pm.
Natirar is a 404-acre estate in the Somerset Hills spanning the municipalities of Peapack-Gladstone, Far Hills, and Bedminster. The property was originally owned by Walter and Kate Macy Ladd and then by the King of Morocco before being purchased by Somerset County for use as a park.
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.

CHOPIN LECTURE AND CONCERT

The Clarence Dillon Public Library will present a Chopin lecture and concert on Sunday, September 30, 2012. Library Director Sandy Putnam will cover Frederic Chopin’s romantic music and life with recorded excerpts and anecdotes. Pianist Young Park will play selected works by the great composer. 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.

DAR Grant Awarded to the Friends of the Clarence Dillon Public Library

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently awarded a grant to the Friends of the Clarence Dillon Public Library for the digitization of the Day-Book Account of John Boylan, 1773 – 1774. John Boylan was a merchant who operated a successful general store in Pluckemin during the American Revolution. His ledger lists the names of his customers and their purchases which were recorded in the currency of the day – pounds, shillings, and pence. Many of those listed were soldiers and sympathizers during the American Revolution and this historical record has been used by local history researchers and genealogists. The digitized material and the original Day-Book are part of the Somerset Hills Historical Collection in the Anne O’Brien Historical Room at the Clarence Dillon Public Library. Funding for this project was made possible through the sponsorship of The Old White House – General Freylinghuysen-Colonel Lowrey Chapter, DAR, located in Whitehouse Station, NJ.

On September 4, CDPL hosted a visit from Janice Cerra, Regent, Old White House – General Freylinghuysen, Colonel Lowrey Chapter of the DAR.  Cerra (center) is shown holding the historic book and is joined by Patti Bellis, President of the Friends of the Clarence Dillon Public Library (left), and Library Director Sandy Putnam (right).

INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES IN JULY AND AUGUST

The popular International Film Series will be held on Tuesday nights at 6:45 pm during the months of July and August.  The screenings will be held in the downstairs meeting rooms of the library and there is no registration required.  Refreshments will be served.  Please join us for these excellent films from around the world.

 JULY 3, 2012
WINTER IN WARTIME (2008) (103 min.) Rated R
This powerful drama concerns a Dutch teenager who tries to figure out who he can trust as he hides a wounded RAF pilot from the Nazi occupiers. IN DUTCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
JULY 10, 2012
WHITE WEDDING (2009) (98 min.) Rated PG-13
Set in South Africa, this film is a high-spirited modern day road comedy as a groom and his best man get derailed by one comic misadventure after another on the way to the wedding. IN ENGLISH.
JULY 17, 2012
IN A BETTER WORLD (2010) (118 min.) Rated R
This acclaimed drama from Denmark explores the difficult choices between revenge and forgiveness. Winner of an Academy Award, this film follows two Danish families whose lives are intertwined by the friendship of their sons. IN DANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.

JULY 24, 2012
THE RULES OF THE GAME (1939) (106 min.) Not Rated
A weekend shooting party at an upper-class French estate is the setting for this witty and scathing look at the corrupt lifestyles of the aristocracy before World War II. Directed by Jean Renoir and considered a masterpiece. IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.

JULY 31, 2012
ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS (2010) (78 min.) Not Rated
This delectable French comedy concerns a chocolate maker and a sales assistant as they try to save the company and determine their own relationship. IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.

AUGUST 7, 2012
DEPARTURES (2008) (131 min.) Rated PG-13
An unemployed cellist secretly finds work as an apprentice to an undertaker. Winner of the Academy Award, this acclaimed drama has tremendous emotional impact. IN JAPANESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.

AUGUST 14, 2012
PASTORELA (2011) (88 min.) Rated R
The devil is on the loose in this action-packed comedy. It all starts when Chucho misses the deadline to reprise his role as the Devil in his church’s annual play. What ensues is an epic battle that will blur the line between good and evil as he fights for his coveted role. IN SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.

AUGUST 21, 2012
THE FLOWERS OF WAR (2011) (142 min.) Rated R
Christian Bale stars as an American mortician who is trapped in Nanking in 1937 during the Japanese occupation of the city. He poses as a priest to try and save himself but is forced to make terrible choices when girls and women seek sanctuary in the church. IN ENGLISH AND MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
AUGUST 28, 2012
FOOTNOTE (2011) (106 min.) Rated PG-13
This Academy Award nominated film explores the relationship between a father and son who are both Talmud scholars when one of them is awarded a prestigious prize. IN HEBREW WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

THE WAR OF 1812 LECTURE

Colorful History Channel commentator Bill Chemerka will lecture on the War of 1812 at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, February 26, 2012. The program will begin at 2:00 pm. Sometimes described as “The Second War for Independence”, the War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain mainly over British violations of U.S. maritime rights.

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.

HONG KIEW KIM PIANO RECITAL

The brilliant young international pianist Hong Kiew Kim will perform at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, February 12, 2012. He will perform a selection of classical music including pieces by Beethoven and Schubert. The recital will begin at 2:00 pm.

The recital 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.

ARAB SPRING?

Professor Chris Taylor of Drew University will speak on the Arab Spring at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, January 29, 2012. He will present expert assessment of the recent Middle East uprisings and discuss his recent trip to Egypt. 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.