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October 9, 2008

Teen Fall Fear Movie
Enjoy a scary movie at the library during an afternoon of no school!
Community Room, 2-5 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

Knitting Club
Like knitting or want to learn? Join the club! Everyone is welcome, from those who've never picked up needles to old pros. Just bring your current project, or if you're new to knitting, a willingness to learn. Participants will exchange knitting ideas while enjoying pleasant conversation and refreshments.
Community Room, 7 PM to 8:30 PM
For more information, please contact Laura Szalaj lszalaj@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x20.

October 14, 2008

Public Storytime
For kids ages 2-5.
Storytime Room, 11 AM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

Teen "Books with Bite" Event: Food Fear Factor
Kick off Teen Read Week!
Community Room, 7-8:30 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

October 15, 2008

Senior Center Book Club
Join Library Associate Laura Szalaj at the Senior Citizen Resource Center for a discussion of the book Things Fall Apart, by Chinua Achebe.
Senior Citizen Resource Center, 10-11 AM
The Senior Center Book Club meets once monthly on Wednesdays at 10 am. Check the events calendars at the New Brunswick Free Public Library or the Senior Citizen Resource Center for the book club schedule. For more information about joining the Senior Citizen Resource Center, please call 732-745-5100. For more information about the Book Club, please contact Laura Szalaj at lszalaj@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108, ext. 20.

Teen "Books with Bite" Event: Movie
Enjoy a scary movie at the library during Teen Read Week!
Community Room, 3-5 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

October 16, 2008

Teen "Books with Bite" Event: Cookie Extravaganza
Make bite-worthy cookies during Teen Read Week!
Community Room, 3-5 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

October 21, 2008

Kids' Cafe
Join Chef Brian to learn how to make yummy treats! On the menu this day: Grilled cheese and apple sandwiches, and root beer floats! Please be advised that although participants will be shown proper safety procedures, accidents do happen and your child will be participating at his or her own risk. Only parents can register children for Kids' Cafe programs.
Community Room, 3-4 PM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

October 22, 2008

Kids' Game Day
An afternoon of video games for kids in grades 2-6.
Community Room, 3-4:30 PM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

October 23, 2008

Teen Game Day
An afternoon of video games for teens!
Community Room, 3-5 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Community Room, 5-6 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

October 25, 2008

The Reading Fairy's Rock, Read, and Eat
Join Mid Jersey CARES Regional Early Intervention Collaborative for the Reading Fairy's "Rock, Read, and Eat" for music, movement, storytime and snacks.
Community Room, 2:00-3:00 PM.
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

October 27, 2008

Friends of the Library Book Club Meeting
The Friends Book Club will be discussing Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende: A young Chilean woman experiences greed, violence, and courage when she tries to find a lost lover in the California of the 1849 gold rush.
Community Room, 1:30 PM
All Friends of the Library events are open to the public: Anyone interested is welcome! Click here to learn more about the Friends.

October 28, 2008

Digital Television (DTV) Transition Seminar
Find out what the 2009 digital television (DTV) transition means to you and how you can continue to receive television broadcasts. A RadioShack representative will discuss the DTV transition, demonstrate how to connect a digital converter box to your television, aid with printing converter box coupons, and answer all of your questions.
Community Room, 12 noon to 1 PM
Please register for this program at the library's Reference Desk or via telephone at 732-745-5108, ext. 20. For more information, please contact Laura Szalaj at lszalaj@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108, ext. 20.
This free seminar is made possible by the American Library Association and RadioShack.

Kids' Halloween Mask Craft & Teen Halloween Mask Making
Kids and Teens alike are invited to come make fun and/or scary Halloween masks!
Community Room, 3-5 PM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15, or contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

October 29, 2008

Horror Story Festival
Kids and Teens alike are invited, but parents are cautioned: This program may contain scary material!
Guest House, 6-8:30 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

October 30, 2008

Teen Zombie Fest
Enjoy zombie movies and scary refreshments!
Community Room, 6-8:30 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

October 31, 2008

Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Craft
Celebrate the Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos at the library! Come make the Skull Candy that is enjoyed during this traditional Mexican holiday.
Community Room, 3-5 PM
For more information, please contact Laura Szalaj at Lszalaj@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x20.

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November 1, 2008

Dances on the Lawn
Watch professional dance troupes perform traditional Mexican dances on the front lawn of the New Brunswick Free Public Library.
Front Lawn, 10 AM - NOON
For more information, please contact Laura Szalaj at Lszalaj@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x20.

Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Crafts
Craft tables will be set-up in the library for children to participate in making several traditional Mexican crafts. Please register in the Children's Room.
Community Room, 12-5 PM
For more information, please contact Laura Szalaj at Lszalaj@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x20.

November 2, 2008

Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Closing Ceremony
This weekend celebration of Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead will conclude with a closing ceremony featuring music and dance.
Community Room, 2-4 PM
For more information, please contact Laura Szalaj at Lszalaj@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x20.

November 4, 2008

Kids' Movie
Enjoy a movie at the library during an afternoon of no school!
Community Room, 2-4 PM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

November 5, 2008

Friends of the Library Lunch-Hour Program
What's Happening: James Hughes, dean of Rutgers Bloustein School and coeditor of the Sitar Rutgers Regional Report delivers his insights on what is happening in (and to) New Jersey.
Community Room, 12:15-1 PM
All Friends of the Library events are open to the public: Anyone interested is welcome! Click here to learn more about the Friends.

Kids' Craft
Leaf scroll craft!
Community Room, 3:30-4:30 PM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

November 6, 2008

Teen Fall Fear Movie
Relax after school with a scary movie at the library!
Community Room, 3-5 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

November 7, 2008

Teen Murder Mystery Party
Enjoy an evening of intrigue and thrills!
Guest House, 5-8:30 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

November 11, 2008

Kids' Game Day
An afternoon of video games for kids in grades 2-6.
Community Room, 3:00-4:30 PM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

November 12, 2008

Senior Center Book Club
Join Library Associate Laura Szalaj at the Senior Citizen Resource Center for a discussion of the book The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory.
Senior Citizen Resource Center, 10-11 AM
The Senior Center Book Club meets once monthly on Wednesdays at 10 am. Check the events calendars at the New Brunswick Free Public Library or the Senior Citizen Resource Center for the book club schedule. For more information about joining the Senior Citizen Resource Center, please call 732-745-5100. For more information about the Book Club, please contact Laura Szalaj at lszalaj@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108, ext. 20.

November 13, 2008

Teen Game Day
An afternoon of video games for teens!
Community Room, 3-5 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

November 14, 2008

Kids' Cafe
Join Chef Brian to learn how to make yummy treats! On the menu this day: Pancakes and spiced apple cider! Please be advised that although participants will be shown proper safety procedures, accidents do happen and your child will be participating at his or her own risk. Only parents can register children for Kids' Cafe programs.
Community Room, 3-4 PM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

November 17, 2008

Friends of the Library Book Club Meeting
The Friends Book Club will be discussing Moral Disorder and Other Stories by Margaret Atwood: Funny, lyrical, and poignant short stories about the life of one woman from girlhood to old age.
Community Room, 1:30 PM
All Friends of the Library events are open to the public: Anyone interested is welcome! Click here to learn more about the Friends.

November 18, 2008

Public Storytime
For kids ages 2-5.
Storytime Room, 11 AM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

November 19, 2008

Kid's Movie
Enjoy a movie at the library after school!
Community Room, 3-5 PM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

November 20, 2008

Teen Fall Fear Movie
Relax after school with a scary movie at the library!
Community Room, 3-5 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Community Room, 5-6 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

November 25, 2008

Kid's Craft
Thanksgiving crafts for kids!
Storytime Room, 3:30-4:30 PM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

November 26, 2008

Kids' Cafe
Join Chef Brian to learn how to make yummy treats! On the menu this day: Pumpkin bread and apple butter! Please be advised that although participants will be shown proper safety procedures, accidents do happen and your child will be participating at his or her own risk. Only parents can register children for Kids' Cafe programs.
Community Room, 2:30-4 PM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

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December 2, 2008

Kid's Craft
Fun crafts for kids!
Storytime Room, 3:30-4:30 PM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

December 3, 2008

Kid’s Game Day
An afternoon of video games for kids in grades 2-6.
Community Room, 3:00-4:30 PM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

December 4, 2008

Teen Game Day
An afternoon of video games for teens!
Community Room, 3-4:30 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

December 5, 2008

Friends of the Library Lunch-Hour Program
Music from Mason Gross: Student musicians from Rutgers' Mason Gross School of the Arts will play classical compositions.
Community Room, 12:15-1 PM
All Friends of the Library events are open to the public: Anyone interested is welcome! Click here to learn more about the Friends.

December 9, 2008

Public Storytime
For kids ages 2-5.
Storytime Room, 11 AM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

Kid's Movie
Enjoy a movie at the library after school!
Community Room, 3-5 PM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

December 10, 2008

Senior Center Book Club
Join Library Associate Laura Szalaj at the Senior Citizen Resource Center for a discussion of the book The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
Senior Citizen Resource Center, 10-11 AM
The Senior Center Book Club meets once monthly on Wednesdays at 10 am. Check the events calendars at the New Brunswick Free Public Library or the Senior Citizen Resource Center for the book club schedule. For more information about joining the Senior Citizen Resource Center, please call 732-745-5100. For more information about the Book Club, please contact Laura Szalaj at lszalaj@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108, ext. 20.

December 11, 2008

Teen Fall Fear Movie
Relax after school with a scary movie at the library!
Community Room, 3-5 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting/Holiday Party
Community Room, 5-6 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

December 15, 2008

Friends of the Library Book Club Meeting
The Friends Book Club will be discussing Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortensen: The true story of an American mountaineer who was befriended by a remote Pakistani village and how he has since built 55 schools especially for girls.
Community Room, 1:30 PM
All Friends of the Library events are open to the public: Anyone interested is welcome! Click here to learn more about the Friends.

December 16, 2008

Teen Craft
Holiday paper making!
Community Room, 3-4:30 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

December 17, 2008

Kid's Craft
Holiday gift crafts!
Community Room, 3:30-5 PM
For more information, please call the Children's Room at 732-745-5108 x15.

December 18, 2008

Teen Game Day
An afternoon of video games for teens!
Community Room, 3-4:30 PM
For more information, please contact Camille Thompson thompson@lmxac.org or 732-745-5108 x13.

December 20, 2008

Kids' Holiday Party
A Winter Celebration for kids!
Community Room, 2-4 PM

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