R a r i t a n P u bl ic

Libr a r y

S eptem ber/ October 2014 Edition

Regular Hours

Monday 10 am to 8 pm

Tuesday 10 am to 6 pm

Wednesday 10 am to 8 pm

Thursday 10 am to 8 pm

Fr iday 10 am to 5 pm

Saturday 10 am to 3 pm

Exciting News!!!!

At a Raritan Borough Council Meeting this past May, the Borough Council passed a motion to approve the Library’s expansion project. Plans are under way for a 600 square foot addition to the rear of the building….a community room/John Basilone

Museum area. You are welcome to stop by the Library to see drawings by the architectural firm: Arcari and Iovino.

Libr a ry Boa r d of Tr u st ees

Ron Rispoli, President – Bruce Doorly, Vice President –

Rachel Zack, Secreta ry –

Sharon For te– Linda Harwood –

Ann Mar ie Mead, Super intendent Alternate –

J o-Ann Liptak, Mayor –

Mary J . Paese, Director

Board of T rustees m eeting held on the t h i r d T hursday of each m onth at 7:00 p.m .

at the L ibrary. Board m eeting m inutes are available to the public by request.

54 East Som erse t Stree t - Raritan , New J ersey 08869 (908)725~0413

w w w .raritan library.org

Registration is Required - Call the Library or Sign Up for Programs at the Circulation

Desk Movie- Blast to the Past: (1960’s Sitcoms)

Thursday, September 11th @6:30pm Raritan Public Library will be showing three original; uncut sitcoms from

the 60’s: an episode of Gilligan’s Island with Alan Hale Jr. and Bob Denver, one of Bewitched, starring Elizabeth Montgomery and one of Get Smart with Don Adams and Barbara Feldon. See what made these

programs extremely popular over 40 years ago! Enjoy some “retro snacks”. Running time: 90 minutes.

John Basilone Annual Parade

September 21, 2014 Raritan Public Library will be open on Sunday, September 21st from 10:00am

until 1:00pm to honor Sgt John Basilone and all members of the armed

forces. The public can visit the John Basilone Museum and watch short clips

on raritan’s hometown hero. The 33rd Annual Parade will follow at 1:00pm.

FDR: An Arsenal for Democracy Thursday, September 25 @ 6:30pm

Actor/Director Neil Hartley from the American Historical Theatre will

perform an exciting first person interpretation on Franklin Delano

Roosevelt’s third term in office. The date is December 29, 1940. FDR is

preparing to deliver his famous “Arsenal of Democracy” speech. Learn

what President Roosevelt was thinking, and listen to his plea for the

support of our Allies. Experience firsthand the history that shaped our

nation. Following the presentation, there will be time for questions and

comments for one of the most influential presidents for all time. Reserve

a seat for this entertaining and educational program.

Somerset County’s Weekend Journey Through the Past Saturday, October 11th: 10am-5pm and Sunday, October 12th :12pm-4pm

Raritan Public Library is once again participating in Somerset County’s Weekend Journey Through the Past. Come explore our historic site: the General John

Frelinghuysen Home and visit the John Basilone Museum room.

Adult Programs

Adult Programs Registration is Required - Call the Library or Sign Up for Programs at the Circulation

Desk

Adult:

~ Hot Lead, Cold Iron by Ari Marmell

~ The Unexpected Waltz by Kim Wright

~ My Two Italies by Joseph Luzzi

~ Border War by Lou Dobbs and James O. Born

~ Secrets of the Lighthouse by Santa Montefiore ~History of the Rain by Niall Williams

Teens/YA:

~ Free to Fall by Lauren Miller

~ My Best Friend, Maybe by Caela Carter

~ The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith ~Lucky Us by Amy Bloom

Juvenile:

~ Hot Dog! Eleanor Roosevelt Throws a Picnic by Leslie Kimmelman and Victor Juhasz ~ Deer Dancer by Mary Lyn Ray ~Runaway Tomato by Kim Cooley Reeder ~Matzo Frogs by Sally Rosenthal

DVDs:

~ The Monuments Men

~ Heaven Is For Real

~ Miss Fisher’s Murder Mystery

~Rio 2

~The Railway Man

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

A “Friends of the Library” group has recently formed and is seeking new members. Anyone interested in supporting their local library should contact the Director at (908) 725-0413 for more

information. Meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

1-on-1 Computer, Resume and E-Book Classes The library offers 1 on 1 classes for those who need help learning the basics of computers, writing a resume, filling out

an online application, or setting up your e-reader for e-books. Scheduling is flexible and you can come back for as many classes as you need. The best part is... this is all free. The Raritan Public Library knows that technology keeps

evolving and it can be hard for some people to keep up or even get started with how advanced things have become. We will help you learn how to attach photos to e-mails, explain to you the basics of MS Word, help you write a good resume, and more. Brendan is patient and willing to walk you through this step by step at your own pace. Call

the Library or stop by to set up a class today and don't be shy.

Fall Family Fun Scarecrow Making Day Saturday, October 18th from 12pm to 2pm

Get into the spirit of the season and join us at the Raritan Public Library to make a scarecrow for your

front porch! Family fun for all! Limit one scarecrow per family. Registration is required.