Adult/Family Events
Spring 2011
Must pre-register for all programs
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Friends of the Library
Upcoming Events
Late Spring:
Whippanong Libray Patron Cookbook
Program Fundraiser
Autumn:
Library Patron Booksale
(recycle those beloved books for resale)
JOIN the Friends of the Library
Contact - kathesheridan@verizon.net
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Why I Left the Amish--A Memoir
Sunday, May 22
3:00 PM
Have tea with author Saloma Furlong who was born and raised in an Amish community in Ohio, which she left in her quest for freedom and a formal education.
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2011 Teen Summer Reading Club
June 20-August 12
Discover a whole new world by signing up for the teen summer reading club andwin some great prizes. Sign up at the Whippanong Library starting June 20 and start reading. Every time you come in with your log, you will be given a raffle ticket for every book read. A drawing will be held every Friday at noon (participants need not be present) for a chance to win one of the fabulous prizes including Best Buy, iTunes, Games Stop, and Barnes & Noble gift cards.
Grades 6 - 12
Registration starts Monday, June 20
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The Jacob Ford Jr. Mansion and Fords of New Jersey
Wed., June 22
7:00 PM
Jude M. Pfister, author of The Jacob Ford Jr. Mansion and The Fords of New Jersey will present a lecture on the Ford family of Morris County and their mansion in Morristown.
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The American Songbook
Wed., July 13
7:00 PM
Presented by The Traveling Stage Co.
Trace America's music from the drumbeat of Southern slaves to the the beat of jazz, blues, rock and roll and contemporary popular music.
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Tales From Beyond
Tues., July 19
7:00 PM
Presented by Charles Francis
Ages 12-17 year old
Hear about Lizzi Boden Axe Murders, the sinking of the Titanic and Jack the Ripper! No parents please. One fantastic door prize will be awarded.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine
Thursday, August 11
2:00 PM
Presented by Shannon Maldonado, BS, CTRS Health Education Program Coordinator, Morristown Memorial Hospital
Take a break from every day stress and laugh! We will learn the benefits of laughter on our health and even learn a few new jokes. Tea will be served.
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The Statue of Liberty
Wed., August 17
7:00 PM
Presented by author, photographer, and lecturer, Kevin Woyce
Learn how the Statue of Liberty was built, what she symbolizes and who were some of the people involved in her creation. The slide show includes Mr. Woyce's original photography of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and NEw York Harbor views.
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Adult Knitting & Crocheting at the Library
Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00 PM
Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
Bring your favorite needlecraft project and join the group for friendly conversation and crafts.
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