Volume 4, Number 4
July/August 2006
Summer
News from the East Brunswick Public Library
. . . also on the Internet at www.ebpl.org
Special Summer Program Issue
Sizzles
at The Library!
Summer International Film Festival
Tuesdays * 1:30 & 8 p.m.
All films are subtitled in English. Everyone is welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of The Library
* Zelary
Czech . 2003 . 150 minutes. Rated R
July 11
The true story of one woman’s resiliency in wartime Europe
was Oscar nominated for Best Foreign Language Picture.
July 18 * The Chorus
French . 2004 . 96 minutes . Rated PG-13
A math teacher turns to classical music to reach his most difficult students
and discovers that his top troublemaker has the voice of an angel.
* 3-Iron
Korean . 2004 . 95 minutes . Rated R
July 25
This witty, surreal fairy tale intriguingly explores the theme of finding love in a
brutal world.
August 1
* Turtles Can Fly
Kurdish . 2004 . 95 minutes . Rated PG-13
Orphaned Kurdish teens turn to the dangerous business of collecting unexploded landmines for quick sale to arms dealers. The cast includes real victims of the horrors of war.
August 8
* Nina’s Tragedies
Hebrew . 2005 . 110 minutes . Unrated
A young teenage boy develops a crush on his newly widowed aunt in this affecting
comedy-drama of life’s absurdities that won 11 Israeli Film Academy Awards.
* Brothers
Danish . 2004 . 110 minutes . Rated R
August 15
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ
PERMIT NO. 150
THE DOORS ARE OPEN—COME ON IN!
EBTV Open House
PAID
July 17 . 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
POSTAL CUSTOMER
2 Jean Walling Civic Center
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Friends of The Library
NON-PROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE
Hand-held cameras and close-ups intensify the emotional impact of a searing tale of how
catastrophe can bring out hidden aspects of personality.
Community Bulletin Board . . . This Week in East Brunswick . . . Sports Talk . . . Spotlight on
Education . . . Board of Education/Township Council Meetings . . . ViewPoint with Hillary . . .
Inside Rutgers . . . At Home with Pegi—Have you ever wondered what goes on behind
the scenes at your favorite shows on East Brunswick’s municipal access cable television
station?
Wonder no more. Everyone is invited to stop in at the EBTV studio located in the
rear of The Library, say hello to your favorite cable personalities, and see how local
television programming happens.
Meet EBTV show hosts and
reporters. Be a news anchor:
Read a script on camera.
Plus learn how your business can sponsor
the Community Bulletin Board—EBTV’s most
watched program.
Move over, Katie Couric! You can try your
skills at anchoring EBTV’s news show This
Week in East Brunswick by reading a script
on camera from a TelePrompTer. Don’t
forget to smile!
For more information, call 732-390-6780 or
go to www.ebtv3.org.
Open to all East Brunswick residents.
Kids under 10 should bring a grownup.
through the
Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales
SUMMER READING CLUB
Kids, get your paws on a book!
This reading club is open to children who read and those who are read to. Keep track
of your reading minutes. Kids who read at least 600 minutes over the summer will earn
prizes along the way—and ice cream treats when they return to school in September!
Any day children come into The Library to record minutes they’ve read, they will
receive a prize—so plan to visit often!
Preschoolers through first graders read for the Paws; grades 2 and 3 for the
Claws: and grades 4 and up for the Scales. Watch the bulletin board in Youth
Services to see how your team is doing. Club members enjoy special activities and
programs (see below).
Splash Bash with Junior Jam
Have a doggone good time cooling off at Crystal Springs
Family Aquatic Center while you listen to award-winning
musicians for young children, Junior Jam. Free to all club
members with up to two accompanying adults! Others pay
regular admission to the Aquatic Center.
Wednesday, August 2 . 4–8 p.m.
The Dog Days of Summer
a tail wagger: All reading club
Carnivals It’s
members are invited to play games at
fun carrnivals.
Wednesday, July 26 . Thursday, August 10 .
10–11:30 a.m.
Wild for Books
A game just for readers! Take the challenge to read books
in ten different animal categories and win
a special prize. Check at the Youth
Services desk for details.
Swimming . 4 p.m.
Junior Jam performance . 6:30 p.m.
In case of rain, the performance
moves to The Library, 7 p.m.
BABY AND ME
FRED STEIGER
CHILDREN’S & TEENS’
Summer Chats
Friday, July 7 . 10 a.m.
Friday, August 4 . 10 a.m.
Too busy parenting to treat yourself to
interaction with another adult? It’s time
to make time for yourself. The Library
provides the meeting space and refreshments; you provide the conversation as
you get to know other parents of young
children. You are welcome to bring your
little ones with you.
Please register in person, by calling 732390-6789, or by email at [email protected].
Hot Diggety Dog
Crafts
Fifteen-minute animal crafts on Tuesdays
for children ages 2 and up
Digital
Photography
Workshop
Monday, July 24 . 7–8:30 p.m.
Grades 3–7, parents are invited, too!
Monday, July 31 . 7–8:30 p.m.
Grades 8–12, students only
What should you look for in a digital camera? Is it similar to a film camera? How do
you use it? Bruce Tucker of the East Brunswick Adult School and member of the
Raritan Photographic Society shows kids
and teens how to take great digital photos.
You may bring your own photos to be
critiqued. Light refreshments will be served.
Register beginning July 5
Yu-Gi-Oh! is a fun, strategic card game
for children in grades 1 and up. Please
bring your own cards and mats. All decks
will be checked for authenticity; no Japanese or fake cards allowed. Prizes will
be awarded for entering and winning.
Saturdays, July 15 and August 19 . 1–4 p.m.
The Cat’s Meow Crafts
Creative fun for kids entering grades 1
and up in September . 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Thursday, July 6 . Clay animals
Wednesday, July 19 . Pet rocks
Thursday, August 3 . Mosaic craft
Thursday, August 17 . Coffee
can animals
Petpourri Parade
10:15 a.m.
July 11 . Mouse Hat
July 25 . Cat Puppet
August 8 . Horse
August 22 . Butterfly
Tuesday, July 18 . 10 a.m.
Raindate: Thursday, July 20 . 10 a.m.
Baking ’n’ Books
Make something good to eat
and hear delicious stories.
For ages 4 and up
with an adult
Bring your pet to The Library’s outdoor
parade. All kinds of pets are welcome as
long as they are on a leash or caged as
appropriate. Ribbons will be awarded,
prizes raffled off, and faces painted!
You don’t need to bring a pet to
enjoy the fun—just come and watch.
Register beginning July 5
11 a.m.
Saturday, July 8
Saturday, August 5
Merry
Movies
and More
Short films for ages
2 and up with an adult . 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 19
Thursday, August 17
Tournaments
Mother Goose
Magic
A nursery rhyme program for children
12 to 24 months old with an adult
10:15 a.m.
Monday, July 3
Friday, July 14
Friday, July 21
Friday, July 28
Tuesday, August 1
Monday, August 7
Tuesday, August 15
Thursday, August 24
Tuesday, August 29
Outrageous
Origami
Monday, July 17 . 11 a.m.
Monday, August 14 . 11 a.m.
Kids entering grades 4 and up can learn
to make some awesome origami forms
from Mandy, an amazing teen volunteer.
Registration required
The Jungle
of Jersey
Friday, July 21 . 1:30 p.m.
Doug the Dog wants to explore the
Garden State, but he lives in a pet store.
How can he get through the Jungle of
Jersey? Learn about everyday science as
Pirricillo Sciencetelling relates this tale of
animal adventures using smoke rings,
disappearing water, flying eggs, and more!
Magic Dogsled Ride
Stories and songs for children ages 2 and
up with an adult . Wednesdays . 10:30 a.m.
July 5
July 12
August 2
August 9
August 16
August 23
August 30
Books Come Alive
RADICAL REPTILES
Thursday
Family Flick Fest
Lifestyles of the
Slithery and Scaly
Enjoy a film together as a family. Pick
up free tickets at the Youth Services desk.
Monday, July 31 . 11 a.m.
How are alligators, snakes,
and turtles related?
Meet an animal
handler from
Jenkinson’s
Aquarium and
learn abaout the characteristics of all
reptiles and the differences in their
lifestyles. Come face to face with a live
reptile, too!
7 p.m.—All fims rated PG
July 6 . Eight Below, 2006
July 20 . The Incredibles, 2004
August 17 . Walt Disney’s The Shaggy Dog, 2006
Thursday, August 3 . 7–9 p.m.
Come meet some of the fascinating people you usually read about in a book! Ask a family member to sponsor you as you help
raise awareness of and funding for the Literacy Volunteers of Middlesex. There will be prizes and surprises for all participants.
For full details, call 732-390-6789.
For students in grades 1–6 as of September. Registration required
teen
Creature Feature
Teen Summer
Reading Club
It’s not too late to sign up for the teen
summer reading club. Read any titles you
want to become eligible for fun prizes
such as gift certificates for DVDs and video
games from Media Services. Join us for “beastly” summer
fun. Registration continues through the summer. The last day
to enter book titles is September 8.
Get Graphic:
DC & Marvel
Comics Day
Teen Afternoons
at the Movies
Tuesdays, July 11–August 15 . 5–7 p.m.
It’s not just another teen movie. Young adults in grades 6
and up are invited to preview one of the new DVDs arriving
each Tuesday at The Library. Catch the free show of the week
with your friends in the meeting room. Call 732-390-6789 for
titles.
Wednesday, August 9 . 2–4 p.m.
Ready for a book swap with something extra? In addition to
paperbacks you no longer read, bring old CDs to trade for
others. Receive a coupon to swap for each book or CD you
bring in. All titles should be suitable for teens.
Teen Triple Feature
Saturday, July 8 . 1 p.m.
Monday, August 28 . 2–4 p.m.
If you’re into superheroes and the best of DC and Marvel
comics, come join our resident expert for an afternoon of
comics fun. Discuss your favorite characters, plots, and
trivia. Enjoy light refreshments and giveaways.
Register beginning July 1
Pirates of the Caribbean:
Curse of the Black Pearl
2003 . 143 minutes . Rated PG-13
Tuesday, August 29 . 2–4 p.m.
The Goonies
Teen Read-A-Palooza
1985 . 114 minutes . Rated PG
Wednesday, July 12 . 12–4 p.m.
Saturday, July 29 . 12–4 p.m.
Cutthroat Island
Here’s a challenge for avid readers. Can you read for four
hours straight? Find a comfy chair and bring your favorite
books, magazines, ’zines, graphic novels, comics, newspapers, or stuff from The Library’s shelves. The idea is to sit and
read—no eating, listening to music, talking, or other distractions—until break times, every 45 minutes. Participants will
be eliminated as the day wears on. The Last Teen Sitting
might be you!
Prizes will be awarded at the end of each Read-A-Palooza—
for participation, too.
Register now
Wednesday, August 30 . 2–4 p.m.
1995 . 118 minutes . Rated PG-13
DDR
Dance, Dance Revolution
Test your terpsichorean skills for prizes and fun! Whether
you’re a beginner or know all the right moves, The Library is
the place to be for the DDR challenge.
Wednesday, September 6 . 2–4 p.m.
Teens entering grades 6–8
Friday, September 8 . 2–4 p.m.
Teens entering grades 9–12
Teen Advisory Board
Register beginning August 1
Friday, July 14 . 3:30–4:30 p.m.
We’re looking for a few good teens to tell us what kinds of
programming, books, and media you are interested in, and
what you’d like to see happen at The Library.
For teens in grades 6 and up. Register now
LAN Party at The Library
Saturday, July 22 . 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Bring your own computer and play Battlefield 2.
This activity is recommended for students ages 12 and up.
Limited spaces available and pre-registration
is required. Register beginning July 5
Media Swap
. . . AND DON’T FORGET
Reading
Buddies
for those children
and teens who have
already registered.
Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
July 11, 18 and 25,
August 1, 8, 15
and 22
Save the Dates
November 18 & 19
Sponsored by
the Friends of
The Library
MEET
James Hess Folklore and
Storytelling Festival
SERIES
The Meet the Author series is sponsored by
the Friends of The Library. Light refreshments will be served.
featuring
John McCutcheon
Pegi Ballister-Howells
Virginia’s “rustic Renaissance man,” one of America’s
most respected and beloved folksingers, is also a topnotch songwriter, fiddler, guitarist, and dulcimer player.
Johnny Cash called him “the most impressive instrumentalist I’ve ever heard.” His
storytelling style has been likened to that of Will Rogers and Garrison Keillor. Don’t
miss this unique performer.
Tickets $3–$15. Watch for details in the September-October Inform.
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