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GLEN ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
September 2015
315 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
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The Middle East: History and Context
Thursday, Sept. 3 @ 2pm
Madisen Siegel will discuss the conflicts in the Middle East within a historical context, exploring behind the headlines to help us understand the complex current events we see every day in the headlines.
 Madisen Siegel, Glen Rock resident and junior at Deerfield Academy, recently completed a residential program at Princeton University on politics in the Middle East.
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Tea @ 2 Book Club
Tuesday, September 8th @ 2pm
Pick up a copy of the book at the reference desk.
No registration necessary.
Join us for great discussions about good books.
Tea and cookies will be served, of course!
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Chair Yoga by Pan He!
Sept. 9, Oct. 8, Nov. 11, Dec. 9
@ 7pm
Join us for an hour of chair yoga fun. Yoga Alliance Certified yoga instructor and occupational therapist, Pan He, will work with you on balance, strength, coordination and more. All levels welcome. Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. Come in comfortable clothes. Register for each individual session by phone or in person at the library. Adults and teens welcome.
 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
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Author Visit & Book Signing!
Saturday, September 12th @ 3pm
The Friends in partnership with Books, Byt
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s and Beyond, invite you to a reading and signing with Glen Rock husband-and-wife team Anna Kang and Christopher Weyant on Saturday, September 12 at 3pm. That's (Not) Mine features the same two fuzzy creatures back to hash out their latest disagreement over a comfy chair. Their first book, You Are (Not) Small won the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, was named a Notable Children's book by the American Library Association, and was one of NPR's Best Books of 2014.
Only books purchased from the Friends for this event will be signed. Seating is limited.
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Meditation @ 7pm
September 14, 28
October 12, 26
November 9, 23
December 14, 28
Begin the week refreshed, relaxed, and invigorated! Meditation is conscious or chosen relaxation. Join our experienced instructors for an hour of Sahaja Meditation. Come in comfortable clothes. Register separately for each session by phone or in persona at the library. Please check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
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 Technology Workshops:
"Word for Beginners"
Monday, September 14th @ 12:00pm
Tuesday, September 22nd @ 2:00pm
Learn the ins and outs of Microsoft Office Word including simple formatting, saving, adding pictures and text boxes, and recognizing menu bar icons. Space is limited.
Registration Required. (201) 670-3970.
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Tuesday, September 15th at 4pm
Explore the world of blogging! Learn about popular blog platforms and ways to set up your very own blog. Discover how to network and meet other bloggers, and learn basic design techniques.
Space is limited. After 6 laptops have been claimed, patrons will need to provide their own.
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Tips from your Neighborhood Doctor:
Optimum health at any age
a presentation by FirstLight Home Care
Thursday, September 17th at 7pm
Carl J. Renner MD, Glen Rock's town physician will discuss:
how to interpret signs of infection, ways to be proactive in bolstering your body's defenses, crisis control to help your body heal itself, what seniors and caregivers need to know to avoid hospitalization, and more.
Register by phone or drop by the library. Light refreshments will be served.
FirstLight Home Care of Glen Rock is dedicated to helping older adults enjoy an independent lifestyle in their own homes. Dr. Renner is president and owner of Heights Home Care, PC, of Hawthorne.
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Crafternoon for Teens:
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Thursday, Sept. 17th @ 4pm
for grades 6 - 12
crafts! snacks!
Get your creativity on!
Supplies for this program are underwritten by the Friends of the Library.
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Adult Book Group
Monday, September 21, 2015 @ 7:30pm
The group will be reading The Immortal Life of Henriette Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
copies are available at the reference desk.
Join us. No Registration necessary! |
Monday Night Science Fiction
Movie Series presents.....
Monday, Sept. 21st at 6:45pm
This movie series is in partnership with the Science
Fiction Association of Bergen County.
Children 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Registration required in person or by phone (201) 670-3970.
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AFTER-SCHOOL CODING ACADEMY
September 22nd at 4pm
Grades 6-12
Ready to learn how to code from the bottom up? Learning to code will open doors to website design, video game creation and so much more!
Audra, teen librarian, will give brief catch-up instructions for teens who want to join but miss a workshop.
Registration is required. 6 library laptops are available on a first-come first-serve basis. All other participants will need to bring their own devices.
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TRAVELING FARM!
Fun for the Entire Family
Saturday, September 26th
10am - Noon
Barnyard babies, Apple Cider, games, and more!
Quiver Farm will delight visitors of all ages. Join us!
Call ahead in case of inclement weather.
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Need an Easier Way to Read?
You may qualify for a FREE Audiobook Player if your reading is affected by a vision impairment, a physical impairment, or a reading disability.
If you think you may qualify, just ask a reference librarian and we will help you apply to become a member of The Talking Book and Braille Center of NJ.
Membership includes a free audiobook player and audiobooks delivered to your home. Other materials include large print children's and young adult books, audiobooks for all ages, and more.
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| Regular Hours begin September 1st. We will be open Saturday, September 5th 9 - 5, closed September 6th and 7th for Labor Day. |
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