July - September 2017 MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS

We hope you can stay cool by visiting the Library and taking part in our many programs. The Library welcomes 20,000 visitors each month and we hope to have record numbers for the summer. The staff is looking forward to seeing patrons of all ages participate in our Reading Program for adults, teens and children! We are glad to have two new staff members join our team, Sophia Lee in Circulation and Sara Rimassa in the Children’s Department.

KNIT NITE Every Tuesday at 7pm (No meeting 7/4) Bring needles and yarn to devote time to your current projects exchanging purls of wisdom with fellow yarn slingers. Not yet a knitter? Come and learn the basics. Needles & yarn available free of charge for newbies. (Conference Rm) DROP-IN MAHJONG Tuesdays at 1pm, beginning September 12 Instructional Mahjong for all levels. No registration required. (Conference Rm)

Warmly, Chris Yurgelonis

ANNUAL BOOK SALE LIBRARY BOOK & MEDIA SALE Sat, September 23, 10am-4pm Sun, September 24, 1-4pm

CHESS CLUB Sat, July 22, August 26 & September 16 10:30am-12pm All ages & skill levels welcome. No prior knowledge of chess required. Instruction for beginners, puzzles for advanced players and opportunity for open play with new opponents. Save the Date: National Chess Day, Sat, October 14, 2-4pm… stay tuned for more information.

Don’t miss our HUGE 2-DAY sale in the Lower Level Meeting Rm. Gently used donations of books, DVDs & CDs will be accepted from 8/28 - 9/15. Please no textbooks or magazines.

ADULT SUMMER READING BUILD A BETTER WORLD Mon, June 26 - Fri, Aug 18 Track the books you read this summer and earn a raffle ticket for every book you read. We e k l y d r a wi n g s wi l l be held. END OF SUMMER PARTY Mon, Aug 21 at 7pm Join us for refreshments & fun. Grand prize winner will be announced.

SAVE THE DATE: NEW PROGRAM! COOKBOOK CLUB First meeting: Thurs, October 5 at 7pm Prepare a recipe for sharing and discussion at our bimonthly meetings. Copies of first title, Make it Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten will be available at the Circulation Desk starting 9/1. Register by email: [email protected] or contact the Reference Desk: 201.592.3614 ext 1.

COMING SOON: KOREAN eMagazines MOAZINE The Library has just purchased a new subscription that will provide access to over 200 Korean eMagazines for Englewood Cliffs & Fort Lee Library cardholders. Look for the link soon at fortlee.bccls.org

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POETRY WORKSHOP Thurs, July 13 & 27, August 10 & 24, Sept 14 & 28 at 7:30 pm NEW poets welcomed! Prepare poems for submission to journals or share poems ready for revision. Fort Lee resident Linda Baldanzi, MFA in Poetry and Poetry in Translation will offer concrete suggestions. (Conference Rm) MOVIES ON THE BIG SCREEN Thurs at 1pm July 20: A Dog’s Purpose. 2017. 120 min. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom; Narrated by Josh Gad. A devoted dog discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. August 17: The Founder. 2016. 115 min. Directed by John Lee Hancock. Starring Michael Keaton. The story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers' innovative fast food eatery, McDonald's, into one of the biggest restaurant businesses in the world with a combination of ambition, persistence, and ruthlessness. September 28: Beauty & the Beast. 2017. 129 min. Directed by Bill Condon. Starring Emma Watson. An adaptation of the fairy tale about a monstrous-looking prince and a young woman who fall in love.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

HEALTH EASE SERIES

Congratulations to our 41 volunteer tutors & 185 students representing 30 countries. REGISTRATION FOR FALL ESL CLASSES begins in Mid-August. Check back for details at fortlee.bccls.org. Questions? Contact [email protected] or 201.592.3614 ext 4007. 

In partnership with Hackensack UMC: Health Awareness Regional Program, a new monthly series to promote healthy living for older adults. Stay tuned for future sessions. Refreshments will be served. STANDING TALL AGAINST FALLS Wed, Sept 27 at 1pm Helps people identify risk factors associated with falls, realize how common falls are among older adults, & learn prevention strategies for falls including what to do if you do fall.

BOOK CLUBS Limited to Fort Lee Library cardholders. Coffee & tea served. Multiple copies of monthly selections will be available for pick-up at the Circulation Desk. BETWEEN THE COVERS Mon, July 10 at 7pm Human Acts by Han Kang August: no meeting Mon, Sept 11 at 7pm My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout Register by email: [email protected] or contact the Reference Desk: 201.592.3614 ext 1. (Conference Rm)

CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES FORT LEE TEEN ENSEMBLE Sun, July 9 at 2pm 3rd Annual Library Concert. Featuring jazz, classical, a cappella, Broadway and rock n’ roll. Refreshments served.

KOREAN BOOK CLUB Tues, July 18, August 15 & September 19 at 10am Register by email: [email protected] or contact the Reference Desk: 201.592.3614 ext 1.

COMPUTER TRAINING Limited to Fort Lee Library cardholders. DROP-IN COMPUTER LABS Technology assistance by Staff and Teen 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, videos, magazines and more.  Mondays, 9:30 - 10:30am July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 August 7, 14, 21& 28 September 11, 18 & 25 Thursdays, 4 - 5pm September 14, 21& 28 SUMMER COMPUTER CLASSES Basic instruction for new users by Staff and Teen Volunteers. Register by email: [email protected] or contact the Reference Desk: 201.592.3614 ext 1. Space is limited. Introduction to Gmail Mon, July 3 & July 17, 2:30-3:30pm (Conference Rm) Thurs, July 6 & July 20, 4-5pm Introduction to Word: Basic Word skills for letters and resumes Mon, July 10 & July 24, 2:30 - 3:30pm (Conference Rm) Thurs, July 13 & July 27, 4 - 5pm Filling out a form on the internet for job applications, shopping and online accounts. Mon, July 31, 2:30-3:30pm (Conference Rm) Thurs, August 3, 4-5pm All programs are held in the 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.

HOMEGROWN STRING BAND Sun, July 16 at 2pm America’s premier purveyor of family style original and neotraditional acoustic American roots music, a high energy 21st century incarnation of the traditional family band dedicated to keeping oral traditions of American folk music alive in the digital age. www.homegrownstringband.com AFTER HOURS @ THE LIBRARY: LUCITE TOKKI Fri, July 28 at 7pm New York-based female Korean alt-pop duo formed in Seoul, 2005. Over a decade later, Lucite Tokki has released four full albums and six EPs establishing their own unique mood and sound. Doors open at 6:30pm. lucite-tokki.org CALM & CIVIL UNREST: RONÉE BOYCE, SOLO PIANO Sun, August 20 at 2pm Compositions from contrasting ends of the musical and political spectrum, featuring Beethoven, Chopin, Janáček and Albeniz. www.ronee.ca 8 BUTTERFLIES: Michael Gilsinan (guitar) & Masayo Ishigure (koto) Sun, September 10 at 2pm A fresh approach to classical music with a unique pairing of instruments pushing boundaries and inviting conversations about the direction of classical music.

LECTURES & TALKS

EXHIBITS

ARTIST TALK: MIRIAM DUBINSKY: LEGACY OF FAMILY PORTRAITS Sun, July 30 at 2pm Portrait and lifestyle photographer, Miriam Dubinsky, passionate about capturing the essence of the special bond and love families share, will provide tips on taking successful family photos. Miriam’s work is on exhibit in the Gallery: July & August. www.miriamdubinsky.com

The Library promotes local artists in rotating exhibits year round. Most artwork is available for purchase directly from the artist.

BORSCHT BELT: PRESENTED BY MARTIN SCHNEIT Sun, August 13 at 2 pm History of the Borscht Belt showcased: Old Route 17, Red Apple Restaurant, and Jewish Alps resorts including Grossinger’s, Concord and Kutcher’s. Also featured comedians who got their start in the Catskills including Red Buttons, George Burns, Rodney Dangerfield, Sid Caesar, Henny Youngman and Milton Berle. SECRET AGENTS OF CHANGE: FAMOUS NEW JERSEY WOMEN PRESENTED BY JIM DELGIUDICE Sat, Aug 26 at 2pm Commemorate Women's Equality Day by examining the lives of colorful and famous women from New Jersey: philanthropists, actresses, legislators, a Secretary of Labor, and a ghost. Save the Date: FILL IN YOUR FAMILY TREE: ANCESTRY.COM LIBRARY EDITION Sat, October 7 at 1pm Learn how to use Ancestry.com Library Edition. Presented by Peggy W. Norris, speaker for the Genealogical Society of Bergen County with over 15 years of experience using Ancestry.com to research her own family and teaching others to do the same.

CRAFTS FOR ADULTS Supplies provided by the Library. Register at: fortlee.bccls.org or contact the Reference Desk: 201.592.3614 ext 1. BATH BOMBS! Tues, July 11 at 7pm Make a fragrant bath bomb to indulge yourself or give as a gift. UNIQUE HOMEMADE BOWLS Tues, September 12 at 7pm Learn a technique to make lightweight bowls you can use for your keys, potpourri and odds-and-ends.

LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS MONTHLY MEETINGS AT 7PM Open to the public. Wed, July 19, August, no meeting & Wed, September 27

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MIRIAM DUBINKSY, Motherhood Connection July & August N e wb o r n a n d f a m i l y l i f e s t y l e photographer, Miriam’s photographs encourage moms and ‘moms-to-be’ to establish a personal sense of pride on the journey of motherhood. Ms. Dubinsky was chosen as one of the top 21 Maternity Photographers in NYC. miriamdubinsky.com Artist Talk: Sun, July 30 at 2pm (details in Lectures & Talks). TOM AUSTIN, Stories on Canvas September & October Tom Austin was commissioned to paint the official poster for the Broadway play Jersey Boys. In addition to being a successful visual artist, Tom was the drummer in the 1956 Rock n’ Roll band, Royal Teens, known for the hit Short Shorts, which he cowrote. His Rock n’ Roll memorabilia has been on display at the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame and five of his nautical paintings are part of the permanent collection of the United States Coast Guard. Tom is the author of two books on Fort Lee history: Bill Miller’s Riviera and Bridge To Riviera. tomaustingallery.com Save The Date: Fri, October 6 at 7pm, After Hours @ The Library: Celebrate the Riviera Nightclub.

SHOWCASE MARIA CONWAY, Animals of Flat Rock Brook, Photographs July After 34 years as a Fort Lee Public School kindergarten teacher, Maria now enjoys the outdoor classroom. Her photographs capture animals throughout the seasons at the prominent conservatory in Englewood. www.flatrockbrook.org DR. SHI HONG BAO, Chinese Brush Painting August, September & October Ink has been used in calligraphy and painting for over two thousand years in China. Varying consistencies of ink are prepared by mixing in different amounts of fresh water and grinding the mixture on stone. Paintings reflect cultural nuances maintained over the centuries. 

NON-FICTION, REFERENCE & 2ND FLOOR NORTH KEIKO KOSHIMITSU & ALDO GARAY, Wife & Husband Art Show July & August Both with individual contributions to art with a purpose, Keiko & Aldo unite in a unique exhibition delivering a single message.

CHRISTINA D. & STUDENTS, Hummingbird Arts September & October Drawing, painting and handicrafts created by students ages four to seventy with traditional Chinese arts mastery as focus. Save the date: Workshop & demo by Christina D. in October.

SUMMER READING

SUMMER READING

BUILD A BETTER WORLD READING CLUB From Mon, June 26 - Fri, August 18 Join the Reading Club, keep track of books you finish & earn prizes as you go. There’s no limit to how many prizes you can earn, so keep reading! You can also create an online account on Beanstack at fortleelibrary.beanstack.org. END OF THE SUMMER PARTY Mon, August 21 at 3pm All members of the Reading Club are invited to celebrate with an afternoon of carnival fun!

PROGRAMS Programs are for all ages. Limited to Fort Lee Library cardholders. For a complete list of summer events, visit fortlee.bccls.org. BOOK BINGO Fridays at 3pm from June 30-August 18 Across, down & diagonal. Get a line & win a prize! (Children’s Rm) MONDAY MOVIES Mondays at 3pm July 3, LEGO Batman July 10, Trolls July 17, Jellyfish Eyes July 24, Beauty &the Beast

July 31, Secret of Kells August 7, Boss Baby August 14, Leap

LEGO CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGE Monday, July 3 - Friday, Aug 18 Look for a new LEGO creation to copy every week. Meet the challenge & earn a ticket for the weekly raffle. (Children’s Rm) BUILD A BETTER WORLD: THE CONCERT Wed, July 5 at 3pm Read, sing, & dance with Presley and Concerts!

Melody Interactive

SPLASHY STORIES AT WESTVIEW PARK Thursdays at 10:30am from July 6 - Aug 17 Westview Park (weather permitting) Join us before your swim every week at the Westview Park for stories in the shade. THE MAGIC OF SHARKS: MAGICIAN STEVE WOYCE Wed, August 9 at 3pm Magician Steve Woyce presents a show full of comedy, magic, & amazing shark facts!

TEEN READING CLUB From Mon, June 26 - Wed, August 23 Young Adults of Fort Lee and Englewood Cliffs (Entering Grades 7-12), get ready for our Summer Reading Program of 2017 to begin! The theme for all ages this year is #BuildABetterWorld. Please note, a Fort Lee library card will be needed for the following programs. Create an online account on Beanstack at fortleelibrary.beanstack.org. Keep a reading log and win prizes along the way! WRAP-UP PARTY Wed, August 23, 3-5pm. Come get snacks and prizes for participating this summer!

PROGRAMS NETFLIX HOUR Tues, from 3-5pm July 11, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22 Come watch hit TV series and discuss your thoughts with friends on comfy beanbag chairs. MAKER DAYS Wed, 1-2pm July 5, 12, 19, August 2, 9, 16 Come create and decorate something each week! CHIPOTLE CHALLENGE Complete one of the following to earn a Chipotle Buy-One-Get-One-Free coupon bookmark! -Take a selfie on Instagram with a Young Adult Book and comment what you think of it, and tag @FortLeeLibraryTeens -Make a quick video clip/voice recording on your phone with/about a Young Adult Book, comment what you think of it, and send it to [email protected] to be featured on our Youtube Channel @FortLeeLibraryTeens, OR -Partake in our weekly raffle challenge! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Help out in computer labs & classes, Shelfie Fridays & more! Contact [email protected] for details.

LIBRARY HOURS

*CHILDREN’S ROOM HOURS

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

Mon: 9:30-7pm Tues - Thurs: 9:30am-6pm Fri & Sat: 9:30am-5pm Sunday: 1pm-5pm *Beginning in Sept, the Children’s Room will be open on Mon & Wed until 9pm

LIBRARY CLOSINGS Tues, July 4, Sat, Sun & Mon, Sept 2, 3 & 4

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

EXTENDED HOURS THIS FALL! Beginning in Sept., the Children's Room will be open on Monday & Wednesday evening until 9pm!

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