January - March 2018 PLAN OF SERVICE, 2017-2020

ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS YARN SLINGERS Every Tuesday at 7pm Knit? Crochet? Needlepoint? Bring your needles & yarn or threads & exchange purls of wisdom. Just starting? Supplies for beginners are available.  

Phase 1, The First Six Months The Library Board has adopted a 3-year plan of service created by library consultant, Stephanie Anderson. Stay tuned for refreshed restrooms, new computer furniture, mutli-generational weekend programs and more. Visit fortleelibrary.org for details.

CELEBRATION LUNAR NEW YEAR Sat, February 17, 11am-2pm

Join  us  for  a  fun‐filled  event  for  all  ages  to  celebrate  the  Year  of  the  Dog  that  will  include  games,  cra s,  music,  food,  a  photo  booth  and  raffle prizes. 

HEALTH & WELLNESS BOOST YOUR BRAIN - Back by popular demand! Thurs, February 15 & March 15 at 2pm Worried about becoming forgetful, losing your memory or being diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s? Join us for a panel discussion & discover how you can reduce your risks. Refreshments will be served. Speakers: -Certified Senior Fitness Instructor, Richard Portugal of Fitness Senior Style w w w . f i t n e s s s e n i o r s t y l e . c o m -Former team sports dietitian for the NY Jets, Glen L. Tobias, MS, RD, CSSD

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HEALTH EASE SERIES In partnership with Hackensack UMC: Health Awareness Regional Program, a new monthly series to living for older adults.

Be Wise About Your Medications Wed, January 24 at 1pm Explains about the difference between generic and brand name drugs, helps people recognize allergic reactions, side effects and adverse drug reactions and how to avoid common drug-food interactions. Keeping Up the Beat Wed, February 28 at 1pm Describes the effects of high blood pressure and cholesterol on heart disease, helps people identify two lifestyle changes for heart health, and explains the importance of heart disease prevention. Serving Up Good Nutrition Wed, March 28 at 1pm Helps people identify nutrient deficiencies associated with aging & ways to make their meals healthier by food groups.

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INSTRUCTIONAL MAHJONG Tuesdays at 1pm, March 13-May 8 For beginner players to perfect the skills & strategies needed for your game. (Conference Rm). Limited to Fort Lee Library cardholders. Register by email: [email protected] or contact 201.592.3628. CHESS CLUB Sat, January 6, February 3 & March 10 10:30am-12pm For all ages. Knowledge of chess not required. Instruction for beginners, puzzles for advanced players & opportunity for open play. JOB SEARCH SUPPORT GROUP: NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS Mondays at 7pm, Jan 8-Mar 26 Volunteer-led meetings that offer advice in job search strategies, techniques and tools, support, motivation, leadership and networking opportunities. No meeting 1/15 or 2/19. (Conference Rm). MOVIES ON THE BIG SCREEN Thurs at 1pm January 25: Wonder Woman. 2017. 141 min. Directed by Patty Jenkins. When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny. February 22: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. 2017. 169 min. Directed by Joachim Ronning & Espen Sandberg. Captain Jack Sparrow searches for the trident of Poseidon while pursued by an undead Sea Captain and his crew. March 22: Wonder. 2017. 103 min. Directed by Stephen Chbosky. Tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman. August is a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.

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BOOK DISCUSSIONS Limited to Fort Lee Library cardholders. Register by email: [email protected] or contact the Reference Desk: 201.592.3614 ext 1. Multiple copies of monthly selections will be available for pick-up at the Circulation Desk. (Location TBD). BETWEEN THE COVERS Mon, January 8 at 7pm Mudbound by Hillary Jordan Mon, March 12 at 7pm Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff

Mon, February 12 at 7pm The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid

READERS’ CHOICE Wed, January 17 at 2pm Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Wed, February 21 at 2pm The Way of All Flesh by Samuel Butler Wed, March 21 at 2pm The Charterhouse of Parma by Stendhal KOREAN BOOK CLUB Tues, January 16, February 20 & March 20 at 10am

NON-FICTION BOOK GROUP Wed, January 3 at 10:30am Raising the Barre: Big Dreams, False Starts, and my Midlife Quest to Dance The Nutcracker by Lauren Kessler Wed, February 7 at 10:30am The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson Wed, March 7 at 10:30am Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill by Candice Millard COOKBOOK CLUB Prepare a recipe for sharing & discussion. (Lower Level Meeting Rm) Thurs, February 1 at 7pm Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking by Michael Solomonov

CRAFTS FOR ADULTS Limited to Fort Lee Cardholders, ages 12 & up Register at: fortlee.bccls.org or contact the Ref Desk: 201.592.3614 ext 1. All supplies provided by the Library. VALENTINE CARD MAKING Tues, Feb 6 at 7pm Create a personalized message for someone special. SHIBORI NAPKIN DYEING Mon, March 19 at 7pm Learn the traditional Japanese tie-dyeing technique and make your own napkin to take home.

CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES Doors to the Meeting Room open at 1:30pm; Seating is first come, first serve. Open to all ages. GERARD & DIANE BARROS: A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE 1960s & 1970s Sun, January 7 at 2pm Celebrate two great decades of music beginning with the Folk and Malt Shop sounds of the early 60s, and then through the decade's changing eclectic styles, including British Invasion, Motown, Summer of Love and Woodstock-era classics. Next it's on to some of the terrific Singer-Songwriters and One-Hit Wonders of the 1970s. JEAN & BILL: AT LONG LAST LOVE Sun, January 14 at 2pm Broadway performers Jean & Bill will bring to life the great songs of Jerome Kern, the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Frank Loesser, Stephen Sondheim. RAISE YOUR GLASS TO CHARLES DICKENS Sun, February 4 at 2pm Contemporary folk duo, the Levins, present a festive, participatory program and celebratory time. Sing-alongs and storytelling based on Dickens’ novels, musical and movie adaptations, featuring the original tune that introduces seven Dickens novels in under seven minutes! TENAFLY SINGERS CHOIR -LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Sun, February 11 at 2pm Songs will include Chinese Three Beauties (三美競秀), the Flower Drum Dance (鳳陽歌舞), Green Serenade (綠島小夜曲), Unforgettable Love (不了情), Verdi’s Va Pensiero from opera Nabucco, The Madrigals, Flower of Beauty, etc. KEN GREVES: SO IT’S SPRING Sun, March 4 at 2pm Ken Greves celebrates the transformations in nature & ourselves through the awardwinning music of the Great American Songbook. ALL SEASONS CHAMBER PLAYERS: CLASSICAL, ROMANTICAL & JAZZICAL Sunday, March 11 at 2pm Annual performance that will Include works by Debussy, Schubert, Rechtman and Smetana.    

WIZARD OF OZ: A STAGED RADIO PLAY PERFORMED BY RACONTEUR RADIO Sun, March 18 at 2pm For over a hundred years Frank Baum’s timeless tale of a magical land beyond the rain has given faithful service to the Young and Young at Heart; Time has been powerless to put its kindly philosophy out of fashion. Theatrical lighting! Vintage commercials! Hundreds of sound effects!

All programs are held in the Lower Level Meeting Room, unless otherwise noted. Program schedule is subject to change. Please visit fortleelibrary.org for updates or call 201.592.3614 ext 1.

LECTURES & TALKS A WALK UP BROADWAY: MANHATTAN’S LONGEST STREET  Sun, February 25 at 2pm  The only street that runs the whole length of the island, Broadway’s character changes dramatically from the financial district to the far reaches of uptown. Slide show presented by Tom Keating. MANHATTAN BRIDGES Thurs, March 15 at 7pm Kevin Woyce presents a slide lecture of photographs and historic images illustrating the stories of how area bridges, both past and present, shaped the city. SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: NJ SALES TAX SEMINAR Fr, March 16 at 10am Presented by Taxation University, NJ Division of Taxation. This course will teach you about: · Taxable products and services · New Jersey Exemption Certificates · Collecting New Jersey Sales Tax · Filing Sales and Use Tax returns Register by email: [email protected] or contact the Reference Desk: 201.592.3614 ext 1.

DANCING BEGINNERS BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASS Sat, January 27 at 11am Open to adults and kids! Students will learn a combination of modern & classical Indian dance moves to infamous Bollywood songs. This class will help bring out everyone's graceful movements along with facial expressions that will speak towards their audience. No prior dance experience is necessary.

COMPUTER TRAINING All training is limited to Fort Lee Library cardholders. Held in Lower Level Meeting Rm, unless otherwise noted. DROP-IN COMPUTER LABS No registration required. Technology assistance by Staff and Volunteers. Bring in your own device (phone, tablet, laptop) or use one of the library’s laptops to learn the basics of email, downloading eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and more. Mondays, 9:30-10:30am January 8, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 26 March 5, 12, 19 Thursdays, 4 –5pm January 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22 March 1, 8, 15, 22,

ADULT LANGUAGE CLASSES KOREAN FOR BEGINNERS Sat, Jan 13, 20, 27 & Feb 3 10 & 24 11am-12pm Six-week introductory series led by instructor Ji Sun Kim. Space is limited. $30 materials fee. Limited to Fort Lee Library cardholders. Register by email: [email protected] or call 201-592-3623. Fee must be paid by Jan 8 to reserve your space.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ESL programs are offered throughout the year. Here is what’s happening during the Winter and Spring 2018 Sessions: SMALL GROUP CLASSES: up to 5 students in a beginner to low-intermediate class. Once a week. Registration Required. CULTURE & CONVERSATION CLASSES: Practice your intermediate to advanced English Conversation and learn about American culture in a 7-10 student group. Once a week. Registration Required. CONVERSATION CIRCLES: Practice your intermediate to advanced English conversation. You don’t have to come to every class, just come when you want. Please don’t be late though - you must be at the library by the correct starting time! You can expect to take part in conversation, discussions, role-plays, and speaking games. Conversation circles do not offer practice in grammar, writing, or reading. No registration required. ESL BOOK CLUB: Have fun reading and discussing short stories with other ESL students and the help of a certified ESL teacher. For intermediate to advanced students. Registration Required. Meets every other Monday at 1:15pm beginning January 22. MEN’S DISCUSSION GROUP: Practice your English while learning about American culture. Registration Required. Meets Fridays at 11:30 beginning January 26. For information on any of the above programs call 201-5923614 ext. 4007 or email [email protected]. Registration forms are available at the circulation desk and under “Services” at fortleelibrary.org. Programs are limited to Fort Lee Public Library cardholders.

BOOKS ON WHEELS We are thrilled to revive our Books on Wheels serviceavailable to Fort Lee cardholders who are unable to travel to the Library due to illness or disability. More information is available under “Services” at fortleelibrary.org To register or become a volunteer, contact [email protected] or call 201-592-3614. ext.4001.

SPECIAL FAMILY EVENTS All ages welcome. (Lower Level Meeting Rm) JEFF BOYER PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS BUBBLE TROUBLE  Sun, January 21 at 2pm  Interactive science show full of soapy fun. RACONTEUR RADIO PRESENTS THE WIZARD OF OZ   Sun, March 18 at 2pm   Theatrical presentation of the classic children’s story.

PROGRAMS The following are limited to children & their caregivers who are Fort Lee Library cardholders. For a complete list of fall events, visit fortleelibrary.org. (Lower Level Meeting Rm) MAKER-DAY  Wed, February 7, at 4pm Create, construct, connect. For children ages 5 and up.

NJ MAKERS DAY  Sat, March 10, 11am- 2pm Join us for a statewide For children of all ages.

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READING ROCKS BOOK CLUB  Wed, February 14 at 4pm  Wed, March 14 at 4pm  Wed, April 18 at 4pm  Read great books and work on projects with your friends. For children ages 8 and up.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES DROP-IN READING BUDDIES Weds, 3:30-4:30pm, Children's Room March 7, 14, 21, 28 For children (ages 3-5) and teens. Teen volunteers read to children or help them read! No registration required for children. Teens, please register online as a volunteer & sign in at the Children’s Desk upon arrival. SHELFIE FRIDAYS Any Fri, 3:30-4:30pm Teens, please help us keep our shelves organized by shelfreading. Please register online as a volunteer & sign in at the Children’s upon arrival.

PROGRAMS The following programs are limited to teens who are Fort Lee Library cardholders. (Lower Level Meeting Rm) NJ MAKERS DAY Sat, March 10, 11am-2pm A statewide celebration of making and maker culture that takes place every March in the Garden State.

TEEN MAKER DAYS Monday’s, 4-5pm January 8, February 12, & March 12 Come make, decorate, & create!

¡HOLA! SPANISH STORYTIME  Sat, March 17 at 10:30am   For parents & children ages 3 & up.

TEEN LOCK-IN WITH ESCAPE THE ROOM! Fri, March 2, 7-9pm An after-hours event. Can you and your team figure out how to escape the library?

KIDS COOKBOOK CLUB  Mon, March 26 at 7pm  Make a recipe from “The Forest Feast for Kids” by Erin Gleeson and bring it to share. Copies available at the CR desk. For parents and children ages 5 and up.  FAMILY MOVIES  Mon, February 5 at 3:30pm: Leap  Mon, March 5 at 3:30pm: Cars 3  For children of all ages. FAMILY PAJAMA STORYTIME  Wed, April 25 at 7pm   Wear your pajamas, bring your stuffed friends and join us for stories and snacks. For parents and children age 5 and up.  DROP-IN MUSIC AND MOVEMENT  Sat, February 10 at 10:30am  Sat, April 14 at 10:30am  Songs, rhymes and dance. For parents and children ages 0-5.   DROP-IN READING BUDDIES Weds, 3:30-4:30pm, Children's Room March 7, 14, 21, 28 For children (ages 3-5) and teens. Teen volunteers read to children or help them. 

LIBRARY HOURS Mon - Thurs: 9:30-9pm Fri & Sat: 9:30am-5pm Sunday: 1pm-5pm

LIBRARY CLOSINGS

CHILDREN’S ROOM HOURS Open later! Mon & Wed: 9:30-9pm Tues - Thurs: 9:30am-6pm Fri & Sat: 9:30am-5pm Sunday: 1pm-5pm

Mon, Jan 1; Mon, Jan 15; Mon, Feb 19; Fri, Mar 30

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Paige Soltano, President Dr. Michael Sharpe Susan Kumar, Vice-President EunJu Hong Councilman Joseph Cervieri, Treasurer Susan Siegel Karen Sandberg, Secretary Diane Baker Helen Saitta Councilwoman Ila Kasofsky

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS Open to the public. 7pm in the Meeting Room Wed, January 17, February 21 & March 21