NUTCRACKER SUITE







The Clarence Dillon Public Library will screen the film “The Nutcracker ” on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 2:00 pm.  The film stars Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gelsey Kirkland in Peter Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday classic of a young girl’s dream on Christmas Eve. Considered by many to be the best-filmed version, it features spectacular sets and costumes and remarkable performances with the music performed by The National Philharmonic.  

The screening will be held in the downstairs meeting rooms of the library. The program is free and open to the public and registration is not required.  For more information, please call the library at 908-234-2325 or email at ref@dillonlibrary.org

JULE STYNE AND FRED MILLER



Pianist and raconteur Fred Miller will perform his popular “Lectures-In-Song” program on the music of Jule Styne on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the Clarence Dillon Public Library.  The program will begin at 2:00 pm.  Fred Miller plays and sings beloved standards from the Jule Styne songbook with his accompanying trademark blend of insight, anecdotes, and banter.  Jule Styne was an American composer of Broadway musicals and Hollywood films.  Some of his classic songs include “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,”  “People,” “Time After Time,” and “Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” and so many more.

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 recommended but not required.   Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.

GREATEST MUSIC MOMENTS LECTURE SERIES



Sandy Putnam will present a two-part lecture series on the Greatest Music Moments at the Clarence Dillon Public Library.  The first program on Sunday, November 10, 2013 will feature some of the most sublime music pieces from Haydn, Mendelssohn, early 1960’s American folk music, and Frank Sinatra.  The second program on Sunday, November 17, 2013 will include selections ranging from Rachmaninoff, Broadway, and Elvis.  Both programs begin at 2:00 pm.

The programs will be held in the downstairs meeting rooms of the library.  The programs are free and registration is requested but not required.  Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325, by email at ref@dillonlibrary.org, or in person at the circulation desk.

PATERSON GREAT FALLS NATIONAL PARK

Leonard Zax, a lawyer and city planner with more than thirty years of experience in community development and historic preservation, will present a program  on the history of Paterson, New Jersey and its national park on Sunday, October 27, 2013.   An engaging speaker, he will cover the colorful rise, decline, and current rejuvenation of our nation’s first industrial city.  The program will begin at 2:00 pm.

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 requested but not required.    Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk. 

GEORGE WASHINGTON



Professor Perry Leavell  will lecture on the life of George Washington on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at the Clarence Dillon Public Library.  The program will begin at 2:00 pm.  Percy Leavell, retired from Drew University, will bring his customary insight, wit, and charm to profile America’s iconic Founding Father.

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 requested but not required.    Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk. 

IMMORTAL ITALIAN LOVE SONGS



The Capitol Heights Lyric Opera Ensemble of New York City will present a program of Italian love songs at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, October 6, 2013.  The program will begin at 2:00 pm.  Great opera arias of Verdi and Puccini as well as Neapolitan ballads will be performed by three members of the Ensemble.

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 requested but not 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 BOYS OF SUMMER



The incomparable story of the 1950’s Brooklyn Dodgers will be brought to life in a lecture by Professor James Kane at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, September 29, 2013.  More than a baseball tale, this story follows their love affair with their fans, the rivalry with the New York Yankees, and the afterlives of their great stars.  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 requested but not required.    Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk. 

EBOOKS CLASSES



The Clarence Dillon Public Library is offering classes on accessing free ebooks from the library.  The class will demonstrate how to search for titles, checkout, and download them onto a tablet, ereader, or smartphone.  The classes will be held on Saturday, Sept 14, 2013 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm and on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.  One-on-One assistance with ebooks is always available from the reference librarians during library hours.

 

The classes are free and 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. 

INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL



 Join us on Tuesday evenings during July and August for screenings of some of the best current and classic foreign language films.  All screenings begin at 6:45 pm and  contain English subtitles.  Refreshments are provided. 

JULY 2, 2013

A SEPARATION (2011) (123 min.) Rated PG-13

A married couple is faced with a difficult decision – whether to leave Iran to give their child a better life or stay and take care of a parent with Alzheimer’s.  IN PERSIAN/FARSI AND FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.

JULY 9, 2013

THE INTOUCHABLES (2011) (112 min.) Rated R

This film explores the friendship between an aristocratic quadriplegic and the young man from the streets who takes care of him.  IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

JULY 16, 2013

WHERE DO WE GO NOW? (2011) (102 min.) Rated PG-13

In a small Lebanese village, there are tensions between the Christian and Muslim men.  It is up to the women of the village to figure out how to keep the peace.  IN ARABIC WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

JULY 23, 2013

BABETTE’S FEAST (1987) (102 min.) Rated G

Two sisters live in desolation on the coast of Denmark.  Their lives are changed when a mysterious stranger arrives in town.  From a story by Isak Dinesen.  IN DANISH AND FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

JULY 30, 2013

MY AFTERNOONS WITH MARGUERITTE (2010) (83 min.) Not Rated

In a small French town,  a nearly illiterate man meets an old woman who is reading excerpts from her novel aloud.  Starring Gerard Depardieu.  IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITL

 

 

AUGUST 6, 2013

THE WELL-DIGGER’S DAUGHTER (2011) (107 min.) Not Rated

Daniel Auteull stars as a father who is torn between a sense of honor and love for his daughter when she becomes pregnant.  This is a remake of the 1940 classic film.  IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

AUGUST 13, 2013

BON VOYAGE (2003) (114 min.) Rated PG-13

Gerard Depardieu and Isabelle Adjani star in this romantic comedy  about a motley group of Parisians who flee south to escape the German occupation. IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

AUGUST 20, 2013

O’HORTON (2007) (90 min.) Rated PG-13

An aging train engineer embarks on a journey of self-discovery that takes him on a series of adventures with family, friends, and strangers.  IN NORWEGIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

AUGUST 27, 2013

MY LIFE AS A DOG (1985) (101 min.) PG-13

Charming coming-of-age story about a young boy who is sent to stay with relatives when his mother becomes ill.  IN SWEDISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.

 

 

 

JUNE IS MYSTERY MOVIE MONTH



Join us on Tuesdays in June at 6:45 pm  for screenings of  some great mystery and suspense classic films.  The air conditioning is on and the popcorn and soda is on us.  The film series is free and no registration is required.

MYSTERY MOVIE MONTH

**ALL SCREENINGS  BEGIN AT 6:45 PM**

 

JUNE 4, 2013

THE WINDOW (1949) (73 min.) Not Rated

Bobby Driscoll stars as a nine-year-old boy who witnesses a murder in his apartment building but no one believes him except the murderers.  This film noir gem also stars Barbara Hale and Arthur Kennedy.

JUNE 11, 2013

THE MAD MISS MANTON (1938) (80 min.) Not Rated

Barbara Stanwyck stars as a daffy socialite who stumbles across a body and recruits some of her high-class friends to help her solve a murder.  This madcap murder mystery also stars Henry Fonda and Hattie McDaniel.

JUNE 18, 2013

THE PEARL OF DEATH (1944) (69 min.) Not Rated

Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce star as the famous detecting duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.  In this case, they must solve a series of murders that are linked to busts of Napoleon.  Based on the characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

JUNE 25, 2013

MURDER AHOY (1964) (83 min.) Not Rated

Margaret Rutherford is back as Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple and this time she is solving a maritime mystery.  This film also features Lionel Jeffries and Stringer Davis.  This was the last Miss Marple film for Margaret Rutherford and she does not disappoint.

 

 

CHILDREN'S GARDEN



The Clarence Dillon Public Library will be offering a series of special events in their Children’s Garden on selected Saturdays.  Puppets, balloon art, magic, music, and/or face painting will be provided to children of all ages on May 18, June 15, July 20, and August 17, 2013.    Please register by calling the Children’s Department of the library at 908-234-2325 ext. 107 or by email at ref@dillonlibrary.org.or in person at the library.  The programs will be from 10 – 11:30 am and will be held rain or shine.

The Children’s Garden is also open on Tuesdays from 3-4 pm beginning May 14, 2013 and on Saturdays from 10am – 12pm on Saturdays beginning May 18, 2013

PIANO RECITALS



The Clarence Dillon Public Library begins an ongoing program of half hour piano recitals by some of the many gifted young piano students in our community.  There will be three programs held on Wednesdays in May beginning at 5:30 pm.  The recitals will be held on May 8, 15, and 22, 2013.  

 

The programs will be held in the sunny Friends Café of the library.  There is free admission  and no reservation is needed.  Refreshments will be served but space is limited; first come, first served.

 

VEGETABLE GARDENING



Master Gardener Gary Rupert of Bedminster, NJ will present a program on vegetable gardening at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, May 5, 2013.  The program will be held in the library’s new Community Garden and will begin at 2:00 pm.  Admission is free and registration is recommended but not required.  Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk. 

BARNES MUSEUM COLLECTION LECTURE



Princeton lecturer Barbara Tomlinson will present a program on the fabulous art collection of the Barnes Museum of Philadelphia with her trademark blend of artistic insight, cultural comment, and engaging anecdotes. The program is on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the Clarence Dillon Public Library. The program will begin at 2:00 pm.


The lecture will take place in the downstairs meeting rooms of the library. Admission is $5.00 which is payable at the door. Registration is recommended but not required. Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.

AMERICA AT WAR 1941-1945



Professor James Kane will present his acclaimed program on America at War 1941 – 1945 at the Clarence Dillon Public Library. There will be three sessions that include lecture, slides, and music. All session begin at 5:30 pm. The sessions are:


Wednesday, April 17, 2013 – The Attack on Pearl Harbor

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 – The D-Day Landings at Normandy

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 – The Home Front

The programs will be held in The Friends Café in the library and are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and no reservation is required.

GEORGE MARRINER MAULL TO PRESENT A PROGRAM ON COMPOSER ANTONIO VIVALDI



George Marriner Maull will present a program on Vivaldi’s “Spring” and “Summer” movements of his exuberant composition “Four Seasons” at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, April 14, 2013. The program will begin at 2:00 pm.
George Marriner Maull is the founder and artistic director of The Discovery Orchestra and was the conductor of its predecessor entity, the Philharmonic Orchestra of New Jersey. He was formerly Music Director and Conductor of the Louisville Ballet, Louisville Singers, and the New Jersey Youth Symphony. He has appeared as guest conductor with orchestras across the United States including appearances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, as well as in England, Belgium, The Netherlands, Poland, Hungary, and Romania.

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 recommended but not required. Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.

UNDERSTANDING ISLAM



Zaheer Jan of Bedminster, New Jersey and a lecturer at numerous local institutions will lead two sessions of a program “Understanding Islam” at the Clarence Dillon Public Library. The first session is on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 and the topic will be Islam’s philosophy and contribution to the world’s civilization. The second session is on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 and the topic is on the current state of Islam. Both sessions are from 5:30 – 6:15 pm and will include interactive discussions.



The programs will be held in The Friends Café in the library and are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and no reservation is required.

FRED MILLER PERFORMS THE MUSIC OF JEROME KERN



Pianist and raconteur Fred Miller will perform his popular ”Lectures-In-Song” program on the music of Jerome Kern on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Fred Miller plays and sings beloved standards from the Jerome Kern songbook with his accompanying trademark blend of insight, anecdotes, and banter. Jerome Kern was an American composer of musical theatre and popular music. Some of his most famous songs include “Ol Man River,” “All the Things You Are,” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.”

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 recommended. . 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



Pianist Hong Kiew Kim will perform a program of popular classical music at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday March 10, 2013. The program will begin at 2:00 pm. Hong Kiew Kim is a brilliant young pianist who performs all over the world from Carnegie Hall to European capitals.




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 recommended. Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.

GEORGE POST'S SOMERSET HILLS ARCHITECTURE



Author and historian Barry Thomson will lecture on the renowned local architect George Post at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, February 24, 2013. The program will begin at 2:00 pm. George Post designed many of the great estates built during the Somerset Hills gilded age. Barry Thomson covers Post’s work with beautiful exterior/interior slides, design insight, and colorful anecdotes about Post and his illustrious, often eccentric clients.
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 recommended. Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.

LINDA BOCK-HINGER ART EXHIBIT



Linda Bock-Hinger of Bedminster, NJ will exhibit her artwork and photography at the Clarence Dillon Public Library from February 1 – 25, 2013. Linda Bock-Hinger went from photography as avocation to profession after her retirement in 2000 from a career in education. She has studied photography and art and now combines them into artography, which uses photographs as the cornerstone of her mixed media work. Currently both of her art forms may be seen and purchased in solo and group art shows and galleries. She also teaches photography.
The exhibit will be held in the downstairs meeting room of the library. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The Clarence Dillon Public Library (www.clarencedillonpl.org) is located at 2336 Lamington Road in Bedminster, New Jersey.

EBOOK CLASSES



The Clarence Dillon Public Library is offering classes on accessing free ebooks from the library. The class will demonstrate how to search for titles, checkout, and download them onto a tablet, ereader, or smartphone. The classes will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm and on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. One-on-One assistance with ebooks is always available from the reference librarians during library hours.
The classes are free and 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.