October - December 2017 LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE

LET’S CELEBRATE DIWALI for ALL AGES! Sat, October 21, 11am-1pm Escape to a far-away land & celebrate New Year in India: performance of Odissi (classical dance), Dandiya Rass & Garba folk-dance workshop, dress-up, crafts, music & food.

2ND ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Sat, November 4, 11am-2pm Hosted by the Library Board & Staff, join us for a celebration in honor of our wonderful patrons. A fun-filled day of music, refreshments & games while you learn about services for all.

ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS

AFTER HOURS @ THE LIBRARY A NIGHT AT THE RIVIERA Fri, October 6 at 7pm, Doors open at 6:30pm Join us for an evening celebrating Bill Miller's Riviera, "America's Showplace" in Fort Lee. Tom Austin, author of Bridge to the Riviera & Fort Lee Historian, Tom Meyers, take us back to the time of Frank Sinatra, Mickey Mantle & Joan Crawford with a night of music, food, memories and dancing.

Yarn Slingers Every Tuesday at 7pm (No meeting 10/31, 11/7 or 11/21) Knit? Crochet? Needlepoint? Join us every week or once a month. Bring your needles & yarn or threads & exchange purls of wisdom. Just starting? Supplies for beginners are available.  Celebrate at year-end party on 12/19! DROP-IN MAHJONG Tuesdays at 1pm, Sep 12-Nov 14 (No meeting11/7) Instructional Mahjong for all levels. No registration required. (Conference Rm)

HEALTH & WELLNESS SPICY SALSA WITH DONAY  Mon, October 2 at 7pm Dancer, choreographer & fitness instructor will lead a workshop incorporating smooth low impact moves & simple dance patterns set to a Latin beat. BOOST YOUR BRAIN Sat, October 7 & November 11 at 10am 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: -Director of News Operations, Tony Dearing at New Jersey Advanced Media / Star Ledger/ nj.com -Certified Senior Fitness Instructor, Richard Portugal of Fitness Senior Style www.fitnessseniorstyle.com -Former team sports dietitian for the NY Jets, Glen L. Tobias, MS, RD, CSSD

NATIONAL CHESS DAY Sat, October 14, 2-4pm Activities will include open play, chess puzzles, a Human Chess Board, book/ DVD displays, and prizes.

HEALTH EASE SERIES In partnership with Hackensack UMC: Health Awareness Regional Program, a new monthly series to promote healthy living for older adults. Bone Up Your Health Wed, October 25 at 1pm Learn how to identify risk factors for osteoporosis & fractures, apply lifestyle changes to prevent osteoporosis & determine how much calcium is required daily, for healthy bones. Keeping Your Mind Sharp Wed, November 29 at 1pm Learn about the effects of normal aging on the brain and ways to improve brain function including “brain exercises”.

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CHESS CLUB Sat, November 18 & December 9, 10:30am-12pm For all ages. Knowledge of chess not required. Instruction for beginners, puzzles for advanced players & opportunity for open play.

POETRY WORKSHOP Thurs, October 12 & 26, November 2 at 7:30 pm Prepare poems for submission to journals or share poems ready for revision. Led by Fort Lee resident, Linda Baldzani. (Conference Rm) MOVIES ON THE BIG SCREEN Thurs at 1pm October 26: The Zoo Keeper’s Wife. 2017. 127 min. Starring Jessica Chastain. The account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the German invasion. November 16: The Last Word. 2017. 108 min. Starring Shirley MacLaine. When Harriet decides to write her own obituary, a young journalist takes up the task of finding out the truth resulting in a lifealtering friendship. December 21: Gifted. 2017. 101 min. Starring Chris Evans. Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother.

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BOOK DISCUSSIONS

CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES

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. (2nd Fl Meeting Rm)

SOHYUN AHN (piano) & JULIE LAWRENCE (violin) Sun, October 1 at 2pm Solo piano variations by Mozart and Schubert, sonata for violin/piano by Werner and Stravinsky’s Suite italienne.

BETWEEN THE COVERS Mon, October 16 at 7pm Before the Fall by Noah Hawley Mon, November 13 at 7pm Infinite Home by Kathleen Alcott Mon, December 11 at 7pm A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles KOREAN BOOK CLUB Tues, October 17, November 21 & December 19 at 10am NON-FICTION BOOK GROUP Wed, November 1 at 10:30am Without You, There is No Us by Suki Kim Wed, December 6 at 10:30am My Two Italies by Joseph Luzzi COOKBOOK CLUB Prepare a recipe for sharing & discussion. (Lower Level Meeting Rm) Thurs, December 7 at 7pm Thurs, October 5 at 7pm Molto Gusto by Mario Batali Make it Ahead by Ina Garten POETRY DISCUSSION GROUP Wed, Oct 4 & Tues, Nov 21 at 1:30pm Led by Fort Lee resident Sara Halman. Join us for an afternoon to “unpack your heart” with poetry readings followed by thoughtful discussion. No advanced reading required. BOOK TALK WITH MORRIS Thurs, November 2, at 7pm (Atrium/New Book Area) Looking for just the right book(s) to keep you warm during the coming winter? Librarian Morris will book talk twelve titles from a variety of genres, fiction and nonfiction, while you enjoy refreshments and share your favorite reads.

ART CLASSES CHINESE WATERCOLOR PAINTING WITH CHRISTINA D. Tues, Oct 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 7pm Sessions will include demonstration and hands-on instruction of watercolor painting on rice paper. Register in-person at the Reference Desk. ($15 materials fee due at registration). Limited to Fort Lee Library cardholders 12 & up.

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. T-SHIRT TOTE BAGS Tues, November 28 at 7pm Bring a t-shirt or two and upcycle into a tote! READY, SET, FOLD! Tues, December 19 at 7pm Learn how to add a special touch to holiday gift wrapping with a night of origami. Supplies provided by the Library.

SINCERELY YOURS: THE BELLE TONES Sun, October 8 at 2pm The beautiful twinkling, sparkling AllAmerican-Female trio will perform music from America’s great girl groups of the 1930s-1960s & a sampling of patriotic tunes. MACBETH: LIVE STAGE PRODUCTION BY THE HUDSON SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Sun, October 15 at 2pm Shakespeare's eerie tale about the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake. DANIEL COLALILLO (piano) Sun, October 29 at 2pm Mr. Colalillo returns to Fort Lee with a solid classical solo piano program to include: Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Schubert & Liszt. STEPHEN FULLER TRIO Sun, November 5 at 2pm Stephen Fuller (vocals); Tomoko Ohno (piano); & Belden Bullock (bass) will have you singing, clapping and dancing in your seats. Lively favorites from Jazz, Blues, Broadway, Calypso, & Bossa Nova. FORT LEE SCHOOL OF MUSIC’S FACULTY: DARRYL YOKLEY (saxophone) & KYLE WALKER (piano) Sat, November 18 at 2pm Program will include a wide array of classical composers. Typically not thought of as a classical instrument, listeners will see the saxophone in a whole new light.  

THE HEVREH ENSEMBLE Sun, November 19 at 2pm A unique group combining musical elements from classical, world, jazz and Native American sensibilities. Jeff Adler (Composer, Bass Clarinet, Native American Flute, Drone Flutes, Balafon, Kalimba); Judith Dansker (Oboe, Oboe d’amore, English Horn, Native American Flute, Percussion); Laurie Friedman (Clarinet, Native American Flute, Percussion) and Adam Morrison (Piano, Keyboard). SUJI LEE TRIO Suji Lee (piano), Jee Sun Lee (violin) and Kyung Ah Lee (cello) Sun, December 10 at 2pm Music by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff and Piazzolla. HARMONY BASKET, ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT Sat, December 16 at 2pm J a p a n e s e Wo m e n ' s C h o i r founded in Fort Lee in 1987 will perform traditional Japanese songs, Christmas carols, and songs from the Disney canon.

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

LECTURES & TALKS

SCREENING

FILL IN YOUR FAMILY TREE! ANCESTRY® LIBRARY EDITION  Sat, October 7 at 1pm  Learn how to use the world’s most popular consumer online genealogy resource which delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, and photos. Led by Peggy W. Norris, speaker for the Genealogical Society of Bergen County.

LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER-JOSHUA BELL: SEASONS OF CUBA Thurs, November 16 at 7pm Screening of November 1, 2016 live performance. Grammy Award winner, violinist Joshua Bell performs selections ranging from Vivaldi classics to Piazzolla tangos with the Chamber Orchestra of Havana.

FINANCIAL LITERACY: HOW MONEY WORKS Thurs, October 12 at 7pm Is your money working as hard for you as you are for it? This workshop will illustrate simple ways to get your financial house in order & maximize your financial future.

Registration for the fall ESL session was a big success. Tutors and students alike are looking forward to beginning fall classes in September. The session runs for approximately 10 weeks and ends the week of December 4th. Anyone interested in the library’s ESL classes should watch for spring registration which will be held in early January. Anyone interested in tutoring can contact [email protected] or call 201-592-3614 ext 4007.

GET THE SCOOP ON MEDICARE Thurs, October 19 at 2pm Learn what changes you can make to Medicare coverage for 2018 during the annual enrollment period ending December 7. Led by State Health Insurance Assistance Program/Medicare counselor from the Bergen County Division of Senior Services. ARTIST TALK: KUMJOO AHN, KOREAN SEWING ARTS Thurs, December 14 at 1pm Kumjoo Ahn will talk about traditional Korean handicrafts (bojagi, chasu & kyubang) and explain original purposes of basic Korean knots, demonstrating how to tie a few. Kumjoo Ahn, a Korean textile/handcraft artist and instructor is exhibiting in the Lobby Showcase, November & December.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

EXHIBITS The Library promotes local artists in rotating exhibits year round. Questions? Contact [email protected]. October TOM AUSTIN Stories on Canvas tomaustingallery.com

GALLERY November & December ETTA B. EHRLICH Bottles & Window Art www.instagram.com/ettabehrlich/

COMPUTER TRAINING All training is limited to Fort Lee Library cardholders. Held in Lower Level Meeting Rm, unless otherwise noted. BASIC COMPUTER INSTRUCTION FOR NEW USERS Basic instruction for new users by Staff for Fort Lee Library cardholders. Register by email: [email protected] or contact the Reference Desk: 201.592.3614 ext 1. Introduction to Gmail Tues, October 3 & 24, 10-11am Introduction to Word: Basic Word Skills for Letters & Simple Resumes Tues, Oct 10 & November 14, 10-11am BCCLS Catalog & Website Thurs, October 19 & November 2, 7-7:30pm (Reference Area) Learn to Use a Mouse Thurs, December 21, 7-7:30pm (Reference Area) 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. Thursdays, 4 - 5pm  Mondays, 9:30 - 10:30am October 5, 12, 19, 26 October 2, 16, 23, 30 November 2, 9, 16, 30 November 6, 13, 27 December 7, 14, 21 December 4, 11, 18 Program schedule is subject to change, so please visit fortlee.bccls.org or call 201-592-3614 ext. 1.

SHOWCASE October (see above) TOM AUSTIN Stories on Canvas

November & December KUMJOO AHN Korean Sewing Arts Artist Talk: Thurs, 12/14 at 1pm

MEETING ROOM

November & December Cre8sArt SCHOOL, FORT LEE I’m an Artist! cre8sart.com Opening Reception: Tues, 11/14 at 7pm

NON-FICTION, REFERENCE & 2ND FLOOR NORTH

October CHRISTINA D. & STUDENTS, Hummingbird Arts November & December

SHARON PASTER Local Journeys www.behance.net/ pencilorbrush  PETER GRAD, Photography gradphotography.blog 

SPECIAL FAMILY EVENTS All ages welcome. (Lower Level Meeting Rm) BETH & SCOTT PRESENT SINGABLE STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD Sun, October 22 at 2pm Interactive Guitar concert based on well known children's stories. THE JESTER JIM SHOW Sun, December 3 at 2pm Fun filled variety show featuring juggling, comedy & magic.

PROGRAMS The following are limited to children & their caregivers who are Fort Lee Library cardholders. For a complete list of fall events, visit fortlee.bccls.org. (Lower Level Meeting Rm) PUMPKIN PARTY Wed, October 25 at 4pm For children of all ages.  

YOUNG WRITERS CLUB Tuesday at 4pm: Oct 10, Nov 14 & Dec 5 Create & collaborate on poems, short stories, and more with your friends. For children ages 8 & up. HOUR OF CODE Tuesday at 4pm: Oct 17, Nov 21 & Dec 12 Learn the basics of coding in a fun, collaborative environment. For children ages 5 and up. FAMILY MOVIES Wednesday at 3:30pm: Oct 11 Captain Underpants Nov 8 Emoji Movie Dec 6 Disney Nature: Born in China For children of all ages. MAKER-DAYS Wednesday at 4pm: Oct 18, Nov 15 & Dec 13 Create, construct, connect. For children ages 5 and up. KARMA KIDS YOGA Friday at 10:30am: Oct 13, Nov 17 and Dec 8 Poses and meditation activities just for kids. For children ages 5 and up. DROP-IN MUSIC & MOVEMENT Saturday at 10:30am: Oct 28, Nov 18 & Dec 2 Songs, rhymes and dance. For children ages 0-5. DROP-IN READING BUDDIES Weds, 3:30-4:30pm, October 4, 11, 18 & 25, November 1 & 8 For children (ages 3-5) and teens. Teen volunteers read to children or help them read!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TEEN VOLUNTEER TRAINING Wed, September 13, 3:30-4pm For those interested, please come for a brief training on Computer Labs, Reading Buddies, & Shelfie Fridays. Visit our website to register as a teen volunteer or contact [email protected]. Limited to Fort Lee Library cardholders, grades 6 and up.

PROGRAMS The following programs are limited to teens who are Fort Lee Library cardholders. (Lower Level Meeting Rm) TEEN LOCK-IN WITH OUTRAGEHISSS...PETS! Fri, October 13, 7-10pm Join us for an interactive LIVE animal program with 8 PETS, featuring Creature Teacher, Nicole! Please wear your Halloween costume if you'd like, & enjoy some scary-yet-fun entertainment! CHEF IT UP 2 GO! WITH NINA Fri, November 3, 3:30-4:30pm Come spice it up with a cooking battle! The theme is Foods Around the World! Please email [email protected] to register. TEEN PAGEANT PARTY! Thur, December 14, 7-8pm Join us for a royal extravaganza. Please dress up if you’d like and practice answering questions like real royalty! TEEN MAKER DAYS Monday, 3:30-4:30pm Oct 2, Nov 6, & Dec 4 Come make, decorate, & create! TEEN NETFLIX PROGRAM Tuesday, 3:30-5:30pm Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 Nov 14, 21,& 28 Dec 5, 12 & 19

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, Oct 9; Tues, Nov 7; Fri, Nov 10; Wed, Nov 22 @ 6pm; Thurs & Fri, Nov 23 & 24; Sun & Mon, Dec 24 & 25; Sun, Dec 31

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, October 18, November 15 and December 20