Some of New Jersey's most exciting history can be found in our more than two dozen State Parks.
Old names such as Wawayanda and Hopatcong remind us of the Lenni Lenape, or "Original People." Historic battlefields recall New Jersey's perilous years as "the Crossroads of the American Revolution." Abandoned forges still speak of our first great industry, and we can trace the beginnings of our transportation network in the paths of the Morris and the Delaware & Raritan Canals.
The slide show includes original photographs of many of New Jersey's beautiful state parks, plus vintage images of historic people, places, and events.
and disease problems seen in home gardens.
Presented by the Rutgers Master Gardeners
Have no time or space to finish up all those craft projects? Take n Makes waiting to be assembled? You are not alone! Join us for some quiet time away from the kids and the dirty dishes. Relax with friends and fellow crafters. Bring along anything you want to work on or enjoy doing the craft I will provide. Register at MadisonNJLibrary.org **Location change - Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Road, Madison**
Sponsored by Madison Public Library ( Madison Borough).Please register at madisonNJLibrary.org to make sure we have enough supplies for everyone. Class is held at the Madison Community Art Center at 10 Kings Road. Parking can be tricky but you can pull into Rose Hall and look for a spot or park on the road. If you cannot make it please let us know to allow space for others.
If you have a favorite pair of scissors, feel free to bring them along.
Sponsored by Madison Public Library ( Madison Borough).
“The Joy of Backyard Bird Feeding” will provide audiences with the necessary information to make the hobby of bird feeding more enjoyable. Topics will include what is the best food to offer to attract the most variety of birds, what are the different types of feeders available, why water and nesting boxes are so important as well as ways to thwart those pesky squirrels.
Program presented by Wild Birds Unlimited in Denville.
Over the last nine decades, the Walt Disney Company has transformed every facet of the entertainment business—from the creation of feature length cartoons like Snow White, Bambi, and Pinocchio, to television programming like The Wonderful World of Disney, from theme parks that span the globe to Broadway musicals like The Lion King, from challenging Netflix with their new streaming service Disney+, to ownership of the greatest collection of franchise movies (from Stars Wars to Toy Story to The Avengers) under the control of a single studio in Hollywood history. This presentation examines this remarkable story of creativity and media growth, and looks at how the Walt Disney Company grew from a small cartoon studio in 1923 to become the most powerful force in worldwide entertainment.
Presented by author Brian Rose
This talk will celebrate the life and career of Lucille Ball. She rose from humble origins to become one of the most powerful women in Hollywood and the first woman to run a major studio. She also entertained us, and remains one of the best comediennes ever seen. Moderately successful in “B” movies, it was television that solidified her career. I Love Lucy has virtually never been off the air since it began in 1951. The show established her as a major television star, but also set the model for the situation comedy. Three more series followed, and Lucy kept doing what she did best, making people laugh. She has received every award there is for television, and numerous honors and recognition. Though she died in 1989, we still love Lucy!
Presented by performing arts professional Marc Courtade
Attention all parents! Are you concerned about how you will afford your child's college education in the future? Start planning now by attending the college funding workshop presented by Jodi Bloom, a Certified College Funding Specialist, Founder of Cornerstone College Solutions.
By enrolling in Cornerstone College Solutions workshop, we will educate you about funding for college. We will cover a variety of options, including 529 plans, FAFSA, Financial Aid, Merit Aid, and strategies to help you save for your child's future education and position your child for discounts on college tuition. Plus, learn about all the changes in the world of college funding.
Starting a college savings program NOW will pay off in the long run. With Cornerstone’s college savings plan, you can rest easy knowing that you are taking a proactive approach to securing your child's future.
Don't wait until it's too late to start planning for your child's college education!
Presented by Alex Clemente
Sponsored by the Kemmerer Library
Every two years, the modern Olympic Games are held, but now you can learn about their ancient predecessor through art. We’ll explore how this religious event in southern Greece—occurring each fourth summer—developed over the course of 1,100 years and see how it helped unite Greek speakers scattered across the ancient world.
Presented by art historian Michael Norris
Presented by Alex Clemente
Sponsored by the Kemmerer Library
Have no time or space to finish up all those craft projects? Take n Makes waiting to be assembled? You are not alone! Join us for some quiet time away from the kids and the dirty dishes. Relax with friends and fellow crafters. Bring along anything you want to work on or enjoy doing the craft I will provide. Register at MadisonNJLibrary.org **Location change - Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Road, Madison**
Sponsored by Madison Public Library ( Madison Borough).Presented by Rutgers Master Gardeners
In recent years a spate of books and articles have been published with the phrase “New Gilded Age” or “Second Gilded Age” in their title. All examine current social, political, and economic problems in the United States (growing income inequality, Wall Street malfeasance, and vehement anti-immigrant sentiment—just to name a few) with an eye toward the first Gilded Age (1870-1900). That was a period when America experienced astonishing growth in prosperity, population, and industry, but also urban squalor, political corruption, worker exploitation, Robber Baron ruthlessness, and an alarming growth in the gap between rich and poor. This presentation will examine this first Gilded Age and the key issues it raised, as well as how out of its turmoil the U.S. entered a period (The Progressive Era) marked by wide-ranging reform movements. The last portion will offer a comparison between the first Gilded Age and our current situation.
Hosted by historian Edward O'Donnell
Have no time or space to finish up all those craft projects? Take n Makes waiting to be assembled? You are not alone! Join us for some quiet time away from the kids and the dirty dishes. Relax with friends and fellow crafters. Bring along anything you want to work on or enjoy doing the craft I will provide. Register at MadisonNJLibrary.org **Location change - Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Road, Madison**
Sponsored by Madison Public Library ( Madison Borough).Event is hosted by Kemmerer Library
Event is hosted by Kemmerer Library