Clarence Dillon Public Library Events

In-Person & No Registration Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

Our  Good Professor covers "Romanticism if the 19th Century"
Part of a Video Series - In-Person and No Registration Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

THE INDEPENDENT (2022) (108 min.) Rated R

Jodie Turner-Smith stars as a young journalist who uncovers a conspiracy that could change the outcome of a U.S. presidential election. This political thriller boasts a fine cast including Brian Cox, John Cena, Ann Dowd, and Luke Kirby.

 

Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

Please Register Here Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

If interested in attending the 2:30pm beginning learning session please call the instructor at 908-334-7885 or c.regan469@me.com .  Run by Chris Regan, instruction will be held each Monday at 2:30pm after the conclusion of the Social Bridge that takes place at 11:30am.  The cost is $10 per session. 

Do you want to improve your English?
Then join the free ESL program. A group class instructed by Caroline Roi for those starting out in English instruction. No registration needed. Walk-in. Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

Please contact https://www.redcross.org/ for more information. Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

New Jersey is known for many things, from its iconic beaches to delicious fruits and vegetables to “the Mob”. Yes, New Jersey has a rich history as it relates to the Italian Mafia and the many notable figures that called New Jersey home during the twentieth century. Please join us as Scott Deitche, author of “Garden State Gangland: The Rise of the Mob in New Jersey”, will discuss the colorful history of organized crime in New Jersey. The talk will range from Prohibition to the peak of the Mob’s power in Jersey, through more recent events and the influence of the NJ Mafia in popular culture. Figures covered will include Abnzer “Longy” Zwillman, Sam “The Plumber” Decavalcante, Willie Moretti, and Ritchie The Boot Boiardo.
Scott M. Deitche is an author specializing in organized crime. His books include Cigar City Mafia: A Complete History of the Tampa Underworld and Garden State Gangland: The Rise of the Mob in New Jersey. He has written articles on organized crime for local and national magazines and newspapers. Scott has been featured on The Discovery Channel, The History Channel, American Heroes Channel, A&E, C-SPAN, Oxygen as well as over 50 national and international news and radio shows. He is a member of The Mob Museum’s Advisory Council. Scott also runs the Tampa Mafia Tours at tampamafia.com. Scott lives in St. Petersburg, FL.

REGISTER HERE Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

Tuesdays at 3:00 pm. In-Person and No Registration Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

Come play Minecraft with us!  All you need is your Minecraft Bedrock account and a compatible device (Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows 10, or VR Gear). 

 

Both experienced and new players are welcomed but our Minecraft Club platform space is limited to 10 players. 
 

Open World / Build Session

Both in-house & virtual  4:30 – 6:00 pm

Tuesday 4/23

Go to www.dillonlibrary.org to register for each session & receive our Discord link.

KISS IN THE DARK (1949) (87 min.) Not Rated  RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY

David Niven is an exhausted concert pianist who goes to an apartment building he owns to get some rest. He ends up getting caught up in the lives of his eccentric tenants.  Also starring jane Wyman, Victor Moore, and Broderick Crawford. 

Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

Do you want to improve your English?
Then join the free ESL program. A group class instructed by Peter Tol for those who already have some english but want to improve it. No registration needed. Walk-in Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

In the Cafe on Wednesdays at 11am.  In-Person and No Registration.  Beginners Welcome. Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

Mahjongg is held on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm EXCEPT for the fourth Tuesday of the month when we have the Red Cross Blood Drive.  For information on lessons and attending please call the library.

The Wednesday section is FULL/CLOSED. Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

Online via Zoom.  REGISTER HERE  Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

Please Register Here Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

For our second event in April, Richard Avedon, iconic fashion photographer, shares his story and his images in a revelatory interview with Charlie Rose.  His body of extraordinary work and the visual stories he tells are about much more than just a pretty face.

Avedon Luncheon, Thursday, April 25 at noon. Admission $20.

 

Thematic choices from assorted musical genres.  In-Person - No Registration Sponsored by Clarence Dillon Public Library.

      Join Miss Karina for stories & songs in English and Spanish.

                              Ages 3+, registration recommended.

                         2nd & 4th Fridays of the month at 4:00