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  • Labor Day
    Library Closed
    Monday, September 6

  • Labor Day Weekend
    Library Closed
    Sunday, September 5

  • Library Closed
    Saturday, September 4

  • Library Closed
    Sunday, August 29

  • Dallas Cowboys logo
    green star for AdultsPre-season Football Night
    101 Dallas Cowboy Facts
    Thursday, August 26, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
    Author Stephen Nagy, "My 101 Reasons to Love the Dallas Cowboys and 10 Reasons to Despise the Philadelphia Eagles and Their Fans," will be on hand to talk about Football. He will also share stories about his experiences with famous athletes,owners and actors who have sought him out with sports questions.

  • Library Closed
    Saturday, August 21

  • green star for AdultsJim Lapidus Jazz Trio
    Jazz Pianist and Composer
    Thursday, August 19, 7:00 PM
    Jim Lapidus, a popular jazz pianist, composer and teacher, will give a concert with his trio. The concert is sponsored by The Friends of the Library

  • Departures
    green star for AdultsInternational Film Festival
    Departures
    Tuesday, August 17, 6:30 PM
    Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, this japanese film with English subtitles follows musician Daigo Kobayashi after his orchestra disbans and he moves back to his hometown and takes a job preparing corpses for burial. Too embarrassed to admit his new career to his family, Daigo keeps his profession a secret, until he's faced with the death of someone close to him.

  • Library Closed
    Sunday, August 15

  • magic hat
    star for ChildrenMagic Show with George
    Reading Club Finale
    Thursday, August 12, 7:00 PM
    Ventriloquist George Terebush will bring a menagerie of pals to entertain the whole family with magic and comedy. » More for Children

  • star for ChildrenTNT (Twos and Threes)
    StoryTime
    Tuesday, August 10, 10:30 AM
    Stories, crats, and songs for children ages two and three years of age accompanied by an adult. registration is required. » More for Children

  • star for ChildrenBook Break
    Stories with Lunch
    Tuesday, August 10, 12 Noon
    Bring a bag lunch to the library and join us on the back lawn as we read stories and picnic together. Recommended for families with children ages three to five years. » More for Children

  • The White Ribbon
    green star for AdultsInternational Film Festival
    White Ribbon
    Tuesday, August 10, 6:30 PM
    Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, this Michael Heneke's film, German with English subtitles, takes place before World War I in a village in Northern Germany, where a series of strange occurrences take place over several months. Nothing is completely spelled out in this 2009 film, but the events are sinister and cruel and often involve the children of the village-not merely as victims but also as perpetrators. Rated R. 144 minutes.

  • red star for TeensTeen Party
    Book club Celebration
    Monday, August 9, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
    Don't miss this summer blast celebration the summer and all we've done and the books we've read. Games, prizes and lots to eat! Lots of fun and laughs for all. » More for Teens

  • green star for AdultsArtist Reception
    Dr. Indrani Choudhury
    Sunday, August 8, 1:30 - 4:00 PM
    Dr. Indrani Choudhury, a biomedical research scientist for 25 years,in India and then the United States, returned to her childhood passion and in 2005 started painting in water colors fulltime. Her paintings span her whole universe and she will exhibit Dreams Deferred, Dreams Fufilled, through August 31.

  • Library Closed
    Saturday, August 7

  • red star for Teensstar for ChildrenBook Buddy Meeting
    Read to Your Teen
    Thursday, August 5, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
    Book Buddies read to their teens. » More for Children » More for Teens

  • star for ChildrenEco Games and Craft
    Program Filled
    Thursday, August 5, 7:00 PM
    Learn how to protect the enviroment through games and crafts. Monika Takats, Project Manager of the European Youth Environment Protection Association will lead the workshop for children 5 years and up and their families. Register beginning June 28. » More for Children

  • Wimpy Kid
    star for ChildrenDiary of a Wimpy Kid
    Party and Trivia Contest
    Wednesday, August 4, 3:00 PM
    If you liked the book, you will love this party and trivia contest. Enjoy games and refreshments. Prizes. For children in grades three through five. Registration begins June 28. » More for Children

  • star for ChildrenTNT (Twos and Threes)
    Story Time
    Tuesday, August 3, 10:30 AM
    Stories, crats, and songs for children ages two and three years of age accompanied by an adult. registration is required. » More for Children

  • star for ChildrenBook Break
    Stories with Lunch
    Tuesday, August 3, 12 Noon
    Bring a bag lunch to the library and join us on the back lawn as we read stories and picnic together. Recommended for families with children ages three to five years. » More for Children

  • Broken Embraces
    green star for AdultsInternational Film Festival
    Broken Embraces
    Tuesday, August 3, 6:30 PM
    Sponsored by The Friends of the Library, Broken Embraces (2009) is from Academy award-winning filmmaker, Pedro Almodovar. This Spanish film stars Penelope Cruz as an actress who sacrifices everything for her true love. It is a tale of sex, secrets and the cinema. 127 minutes. Rated R.

  • Library Closed
    Sunday, August 1

  • red star for TeensTeen Chess Club
    Chess master Jack Yang
    Friday, July 30, 1;00 - 3:00 PM
    Enjoy playing with friends and advance your game level. » More for Teens

  • red star for Teensstar for ChildrenBook Buddy Meeting
    Read To Your Teen
    Thursday, July 29, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
    Book Buddies read to their teens » More for Children » More for Teens

  • creative drama
    star for ChildrenMysteries of Harris Burdick
    Creative Drama For Children
    Thursday, July 29, 7:00 PM
    Create your own character and plot, rehearse scenes in small groups, and perform them. Youth Stages Jean Prall Rosolino will lead this creative drama workshop for children 8 - 10 years of age. Register beginning June 28. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. » More for Children

  • red star for TeensFilm Club Meeting
    Make a collaborative film
    Wednesday, July 28, 3 - 5 pm
    Come out and help us make a collaborative film. Subject, "If Pets Could Talk". We will supply the footage, you supply the lines and the voice over. Promise it will be fun! » More for Teens

  • star for ChildrenTNT (Twos and Threes)
    Story Time
    Tuesday, July 27, 10:30 AM
    Stories, crats, and songs for children ages two and three years of age accompanied by an adult. registration is required. » More for Children

  • star for ChildrenBook Break
    Stories with Lunch
    Tuesday, July 27, 12 Noon
    Bring a bag lunch to the library and join us on the back lawn as we read stories and picnic together. Recommended for families with children ages three to five years. » More for Children

  • Shall We Kiss
    green star for AdultsInternational Film Festival
    Shall We Kiss?
    Tuesday, July 27, 6:30 PM
    Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Shall We Kiss? (2007) is a French film with English subtitles. While traveling to Nantes for one evening, Emilie meets Gabriel. Equally seduced by one another, but both otherwised committed. 102 minutes. Not Rated.

  • blue star for allOrigami Workshop
    Make a Beautiful Box
    Monday, July 26, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
    Learn how to make a beautiful origami box. For children ages 10 and up and for teens and adults.

  • Arakawa detail
    green star for AdultsArt Reception
    Intimate Abstracts
    Sunday, July 25, 1:30 - 4;30 PM
    Rita Herzfeld and Peter Arakawa, Highland Park artists, are exhibiting together through the month of July and will have an art reception for the community. Everyone is invited.

  • Library Closed
    Saturday, July 24

  • red star for TeensTeen Chess Club
    Chess master Jack Yang
    Friday, July 23
    Play with friends and advance your game level. » More for Teens

  • lego
    star for ChildrenLego Land
    Create with Legos
    Friday, July 23, 3:00 PM
    Have a ball building with Legos and join our raffle for a special prize provided by the Friends of the Library. » More for Children

  • red star for Teensstar for ChildrenBook Buddy Meeting
    Read To Your Teen
    Thursday, July 22, 3:30 - 4;30 PM
    Book Buddies read to their teens. » More for Children » More for Teens

  • fish
    star for ChildrenFish Tales
    Program Filled.
    Thursday, July 22, 7:00 PM
    Create a fish from a soda bottle. Please bring one from home. For children ages 6 and older. Registration begins June 28. » More for Children

  • turtle
    star for ChildrenMeet the Turtlesinger
    Karen Buckley
    Wednesday, July 21, 2:00 PM
    Karen Buckley and her four turtles will sing with you. Interact and sing and learn about reptiles. Funded by Clean Communities. Register beginning June 28. » More for Children

  • star for ChildrenTNT (Twos and Threes)
    Story Tme
    Tuesday, July 20, 10:30 AM
    Stories, crats, and songs for children ages two and three years of age accompanied by an adult. registration is required. » More for Children

  • star for ChildrenBook Break
    Story time with Lunch
    Tuesday, July 20, 12 Noon
    Bring a bag lunch to the library and join us on the back lawn as we read stories and picnic together. Recommended for families with children ages three to five years. » More for Children

  • The Maid
    green star for AdultsInternational Film Festival
    The Maid
    Tuesday, July 20, 6:30 PM
    Sponsored by The Friends of the Library, The Maid (2009) is a Spanish film with English subtitles. After 23 years working as a devoted maid in an upper class Chilean household, Raquel (Catalina Saavedra) can no longer care for the family. The matriach of the family played by Claudia Celedon tries to help out by hiring another maid which drives Raquel into a jealous frenzy. 94 minutes.Not Rated.

  • green star for AdultsAuthor Steven Hart
    NJ's Notorious Politics
    Monday, July 19, 7:00 PM
    Steven Hart, author The Last Three Miles: Politics, Murder, and the Construction of America's First Superhighway, will talk about New Jersey's Notorious Political Bosses. He will feature Jersey City's Frank Hague and Atlantic City's "Nucky" Johnson. Nucky will be featured in a new historical HBO series about the mob and the Atlantic City boardwalk. Steve is also an award winning journalist who has written for the New York Times, Salon, the online literary magazine and locally for the Home News Tribune.

  • Library Closed
    Sunday, July 18

  • red star for TeensTeen Chess Club
    Chess master Jack Yang
    Friday, July 16
    Play with friends and and advance your game. » More for Teens

  • green star for Adultsred star for TeensLearn Basic Computer Skills
    With A Teen Tech Buddy
    Friday, July 16, 11:00 AM - Noon
    High school students will teach basic computer skills to adults one on one. Teens and adults please register at the front desk or at reference or call the library at 732-572-2750. » More on technology...

  • green star for Adultsred star for TeensLearn Basic Computer Skills
    With A Teen Tech Buddy
    Thursday, July 15, 11;00 AM - Noon
    High school students will teach basic computer skills to adults one on one. Teens and adults please register at the front desk or at reference or call the library at 732-572-2750. » More on technology...

  • red star for Teensstar for ChildrenBook Buddy Meeting
    Read To Your Teen
    Thursday, July 15, 3:30 - 4;30 PM
    Book Buddies read to their teens. » More for Children » More for Teens

  • Magic School Bus
    star for ChildrenMagic School Bus
    Program Filled
    Thursday, July 15, 7:00 PM
    Jean Prall Rosolino from Youth Stages will lead a creative drama exercise. Become Mrs. Frizzle's class and enacting the zany antics involving Lenny the Lifeguard. Meet the sea creatures and surf your way haome without even getting wet. Register June 28. Sponsored by the Friends of teh Library. For children ages 5 - 7 years. » More for Children

  • green star for Adultsred star for TeensLearn Basic Computer Skills
    With A Teen Tech Buddy
    Wednesday, July 14, 11:00 AM - Noon
    High school students will teach basic computer skills to adults one on one. Teens and adults please register at the front desk or at reference or call the library at 732-572-2750. » More on technology...

  • star for ChildrenTNT (Twos and Threes)
    Story time
    Tuesday, July 13, 10:30 AM
    Stories, crats, and songs for children ages two and three years of age accompanied by an adult. registration is required. » More for Children

  • green star for Adultsred star for TeensLearn Basic Computer Skills
    With A Teen Tech Buddy
    Tuesday, July 13, 11 AM-Noon
    High school students will teach basic computer skills to adults one on one. Teens and adults please register at the front desk or at reference or call the library at 732-572-2750. » More on technology...

  • star for ChildrenBook Break
    Stories with Lunch
    Tuesday, July 13, 12 Noon
    Bring a bag lunch to the library and join us on the back lawn as we read stories and picnic together. Recommended for families with children ages three to five years. » More for Children

  • Easy Virtue
    green star for AdultsInternational Film Festival
    Easy Virtue
    Tuesday, July 13, 6:30 PM
    Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Easy Virtue (2008) is an English film with Jessica Biel, Colin Firth and Kristin Scott in a Noel Coward witty comedy of manners adaptation from director Stephan Elliott. 94 minutes. Rated PG-13.

  • green star for Adultsred star for TeensLearn Basic Computer Skills
    With A Teen Tech Buddy
    Monday, July 12, 11:00 AM - Noon
    High school students will teach basic computer skills to adults one on one. Teens and adults please register at the front desk or at reference or call the library at 732-572-2750. » More on technology...

  • red star for TeensSummer Reading Game
    And Movie Night
    Monday, July 12, 7:00 PM
    Enjoy games and movies with friends and refreshments. » More for Teens

  • Library Closed
    Saturday, July 10

  • red star for TeensTeen Chess Club
    Chess Master Jack Yang
    Friday, July 9, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
    Play chess with friends and advance your level. » More for Teens

  • red star for TeensRetro Game Day
    For Third Grade and Up
    Friday, July 9, 3:00 PM
    Have some fun with Y0-Yos, pick up stix, and jacks. » More for Teens

  • red star for Teensstar for ChildrenBook Buddy Meeting
    Read To Your Teen
    Thursday, July 8, 3;30 - 4;30 PM
    Read to your book buddy. » More for Children » More for Teens

  • star for ChildrenTNT (Twos and Threes)
    Story Time
    Tuesday, July 6, 10:30 AM
    Stories, crafts, and songs for children ages two and three years of age accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. » More for Children

  • star for ChildrenBook Break
    Stories with Lunch
    Tuesday, July 6, 12 NOON
    Bring a bag lunch to the library and join us on the back lawn as we read stories and picnic together. Recommended for families with children ages three to five years. » More for Children

  • Library Closed
    Independance Day
    Monday, July 5

  • Library Closed
    Independance Day Weekend
    Sunday, July 4

  • Library Closed
    Independance Day Weekend
    Saturday, July 3

  • red star for Teensstar for ChildrenBook Buddy Meeting
    Read To Your Teen
    Thursday, July 1, 3:30 - 4;30 PM
    Book Buddies read to their teen. » More for Children » More for Teens

  • bubble
    star for ChildrenBubble Trouble
    Summer Reading Signup
    Wednesday, June 30, 1:00 PM
    Jeff Boyer Productions will present an amazing show with bubbles of all shapes to kickoff the summer reading Club. So enjoy the show and sign up for a summer filled with fun. Pick up your tattoos and bookmarks. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. » More for Children

  • green star for Adults60s and 70s Concert
    RESCHEDULED
    Tuesday, June 29, 7:00 PM
    The Kenny Cunningham Concert has been rescheduled from June 10. Kenny, an acoustic English guitarist will perform the songs from The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, James Taylor, Carole King and other rock and folk favorites. In Liverpool, the young guitarist absorbed the sounds of the Beatles and developed a style that will bring you back to the day.

  • Library Closed
    Saturday, June 26

  • dead head
    green star for AdultsNight of the Comicly Dead
    Mystery Authors
    Thursday, June 24, 7:00 PM
    Authors Rosemary Harris and E J Cooperman (Jeff Cohen) have written two brand new mysteries to pack for your vacation. Harris' popular amateur sleuth and professioal landscaper Paula Holiday is sent by her New England town to find one of their missing in her brand new novel Dead Head. In E J Cooperman's newly published Jersey Shore mystery, Alison Kerby returns to her hometwon to restore a fixer-upper into a profitable guesthouse to support her 9 year old daughter. A knock on the head reveals two ghosts and a mystery she just doesn't have time for. Two ordinary characters and two extraodinary authors will help you wile away the evening and a summer of reading. Murder was never so funny.

  • red star for TeensBook Buddy Training
    Register by June 11
    Wednesday, June 23, 1:00 - 3;00 PM
    Teens can learn to help children learning to read. Come to a fun training session. To register contact Teen Librarian Michelle Reasso at mreasso@hpplnj.org or call the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Teens

  • Library Closed
    Sunday, June 20

  • red star for TeensTeen Summer
    Kickoff Party
    Friday, June 18, 3:00 PM
    Summer Reading Sign up begins There will be fun, frivolity, prizes and food. » More for Teens

  • Menus and Memories from P
    green star for AdultsIndian Herbs and Spices
    Health Benefit in Cooking
    Monday, June 14, 7:00 PM
    Veronica Rani Sidhu, who wrote Menus and Memories from Punjab will bring us a delicious sample from her book and she will talk about the health benefits of herbs and spices used in Indian cooking. Rani spent thirty years at the side of her Punjabi mother-in-law in kitchens in India and the United States learning to cook with more than 30 herbs and spices. Her book will be available for signing.

  • Library Closed
    Saturday, June 12

  • Kenny Cunnigham
    green star for Adults60s and 70s Concert
    Guitarist Kenny Cunningham
    Thursday, June 10, 7:00 PM
    Acoustic English Guitarist Kenny Cunnigham grew up in Liverpool with the voices of the Beatles in his ear. He will reconnect you with your youth and artists the likes of Simon and Garfunkel. Don't miss a great night of folk and rock music.

  • Grandma Hates Technology
    red star for TeensTeen Improv Night
    Actors Mike&Jessica Weiss
    Tuesday, June 8, 7:00 PM
    Comedians Mike and Jessica Weiss will make you fall down laughing with their popular improv act, Grandma hates technology. After their fast paced act they will offer an improv demo anyone can join just to get in the act. They will inspire you. » More for Teens

  • Library Closed
    Sunday, June 6

  • star for ChildrenRead To Belle
    The Therapy Dog
    Thursday, June 3, 6:00 PM
    Belle is the perfect non-judgemental listener and is eager to listen to all readers including those with developmental challenges. For children 5 years and up. registration begins April 8 by calling the library or visiting the front desk. » More for Children

  • blue star for allMemorial Day
    Library Closed
    Monday, May 31

  • Library Closed
    Sunday, May 30

  • Library Closed
    Saturday, May 29

  • blue star for allLibrary Closed
    Open for Book Sale only
    Sunday, May 23

  • green star for AdultsBook Sale
    Friends of The Library
    Sunday, May 23, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    There will be lots of books for children, adults, and young adults. Enjoy fiction and every variety of non-fiction including history, biography, memoir, art, cook books and gardening books. Proceeds will benefit library programs. Help keep the library a strong community cultural center. Please enter at North Sixth Avenue.

  • green star for AdultsBook Sale
    Friends of The Library
    Saturday, May 22, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    There will be lots of books for children, adults, and young adults. Enjoy fiction and every variety of non-fiction including history, biography, memoir, art, cook books and gardening books. Proceeds will benefit library programs. From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM enter at North Sixth Avenue.

  • green star for AdultsPlease Donate Books
    For Friends Book Sale
    Thursday, May 20, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Please drop off book in the library meeting room and only bring books when the library is open. Please do not donate textbooks, magazines, Reader's Digest condensed books, or encyclopedias. Proceeds from the book sale will help support library programs.Volunteers are need to sort the books and help during the book sale. if you would like to volunteer beore or during the sale please call the library at 732-572-2750.

  • green star for AdultsPlease Donate Books
    For Friends Book Sale
    Wednesday, May 19, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Please drop off book in the library meeting room and only bring books when the library is open. Please do not donate textbooks, magazines, Reader's Digest condensed books, or encyclopedias. Proceeds from the book sale will help support library programs.Volunteers are needed to sort the books before the book sale and help during the sale. If you would like to volunteer call the library at 732-572-2750.

  • green star for AdultsPlease Donate Books
    For Friends Book Sale
    Tuesday, May 18, 10:00 Am - 9:00 PM
    Please drop off book in the library meeting room and only bring books when the library is open. Please do not donate textbooks, magazines, Reader's Digest condensed books, or encyclopedias. Proceeds from the book sale will help support library programs.Volunteers are need to sort books before the sale and help during the sale. if you would like to volunteer call the library at 732-572-2750.

  • green star for AdultsPlease Donate Books
    For Friends Book Sale
    Monday, May 17, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Please drop off book in the library meeting room and only bring books when the library is open. Please do not donate textbooks, magazines, Reader's Digest condensed books, or encyclopedias. Proceeds from the book sale will help support library programs.Volunteers are needed to sort books before the sale and sell during the sale. Please call teh library at 732-572-2750 if you would like to volunteer.

  • star for ChildrenMusic Is Magic
    For Children 4 - 12 years
    Sunday, May 16, 2:00 PM
    Ann Wild, music educator, will lead this interactive workshop that includes singing, movement, and playing instruments. Especially for children with special needs but everyone is welcome accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library. » More for Children

  • blue star for allLibrary Closed
    Saturday, May 15

  • star for ChildrenRead To Belle
    The Library Dog
    Thursday, May 13, 6:00 PM
    Belle is the perfect non-judgemental listener and is eager to listen to all readers including those with developmental challenges. For children five and up. Registration begins April 8 by calling 732-572-2750 or by visiting the front desk. » More for Children

  • star for ChildrenToddler Time
    For Toddlers 12- 24 months
    Wednesday, May 12, 10:15 AM
    Rhymes, songs, books and activities especially designed for toddlers who are walking age accompanied by an adult. » More for Children

  • star for ChildrenTNT
    Twos and Threes
    Wednesday, May 12, 11 AM
    Stories,songs, and crafts for two and three year olds accompanied by an adult. Registration required and begins April 8. » More for Children

  • star for ChildrenNursery Rhyme Time I
    For babies 6 - 12 months
    Tuesday, May 11
    Rhymes, songs, and books for babies accompanied by an adult.
    Register on April 8 at the front desk or by calling 732-572-2750. » More for Children

  • star for ChildrenTNT
    Twos and Threes
    Tuesday, May 11, 11 AM
    Stories, songs and crafts for two and three year olds accompanied by an adult. Registration required and begins April 8. » More for Children

  • Sunflower
    green star for AdultsInternational Film Series
    Sunflower
    Tuesday, May 11, 7:00PM
    This 2005 Korean film about a father and son follows the Zhang family from Beijing. Three decades explore the tensions and misunderstandings between a controling father and a rebellious son. 129 minutes. Not rated. English subtitles.

  • coffee cup
    red star for TeensExpresso Meeting
    June Issue
    Monday, May 10, 3 pm
    Help us put together our teen magazine, Expresso. We will publish in June. We need artists, editors, typists, and other contributors. Snacks served. » More for Teens

  • green star for AdultsFriends Of The Library
    Meeting
    Monday, May 10, 7:00 PM
    Please come to this important meeting to help plan the Friends of the Library Book sale to be held May 22 and
    May 23. Become a member and help fund library programs.

  • Ed Romond
    green star for AdultsPoetry Night Series
    Ed Romond
    Monday, May 10, 7:30 PM
    The Friends of the Library Poetry Night Series is in its sixth year and after the featured poet there will be an open mike and refreshments.The poet's awards include fellowships from the New Jersey and Pennsylvania State Arts Councils and from the National Endowment for the Arts. He won second place in the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Competition, third place in the Rainmaker's Awards at Austin Peay State University, and his work was selected for the "Anthology of Magazine Verse" and "Yearbook of American Poetry".

    Romond is the author of "Home Fire" (Belle Mead Press, 1993), "Dream Teaching" (Grayson Books, 2005) and two chapbooks: "Macaroon" (1997) and "Blue Mountain Time: New and Selected Poems about Baseball" (2002). His poems have appeared in such journals as The Sun, Rockhurst Review, Poet Lore, English Journal, Barrow Street, Spitball, Lake Effect, Zone 3, New Letters, Coal City Review and many others.

  • teal square
    blue star for allLibrary Closed
    Sunday, May 9

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