FEBRUARY
2010
Movies on Thursday
afternoons
2pm in the Library program room - FREE!
Click on the movie title for more information about each film
February 4th
Surrogates
(2009, Action Thriller, 89 minutes, PG-13)
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Bruce Willis stars as FBI
Agent Greer in an ideal world where crime, pain, and
fear don't exist as people live their lives from the
safety of their homes via human looking surrogates. When
the first murder in years jolts this utopia, some
question the value of these scientific advances. A
thought provoking ending. |
February 11th
My Life in Ruins
(2009, Romantic Comedy, 95 minutes, PG-13)
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In time for Valentine's
Day, this romantic comedy about a tour guide director,
played by Nia Vardalos, will charm you. A touching
performance by Richard Dreyfuss and great scenery of
Greece will leave you yearning to dance or travel. |
February 18th
The Boys Are Back
(2009, Drama, 104 minutes, PG-13)
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A tale of fatherhood,
based on a true story. Clive Owen plays a witty,
wisecracking, action-oriented sportswriter who, in the
wake of his wife's death, finds himself in a sudden
state of single parenthood to his two sons. |
February 25th
Whip It
(2009, Drama, Comedy, 111 minutes, Rated PG-13)
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A tale of parenthood and
coming of age. What's a Texas mom into beauty pageants
(Marcia Gay Harden) to do when her daughter (Ellen Page)
picks up a flyer for a Roller Derby event and tries out
as "Babe Ruthless"? Accepting your children's goals and
being proud of your family are themes that run through
this film directed by Drew Barrymore. |
Book Buddies Returns!
For Children ages 5 and up. WWRSD Jr. High school Honor Students
will work One - on - One with students to improve reading skills.
Friday's 3:30 - 4:30 PM at the Township Public Library.
Beginning January 15th.
Please call the Library 201-664-4586. Speak to Mrs. H. to register.
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The
Mother/Daughter Book Group
will meet on February 25th at 7:00 PM to discuss
The Trolls by Polly Horvath.
Copies available at the Library. Refreshments will be served. |
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Computer Classes for February
Still thinking of learning how to E-Mail?
Wondering what the Internet is all about?
Sign up for a class and begin learning in a friendly, easy-paced,
small group setting
Register and Pre-Pay at the Circ Desk. Sorry, we cannot provide
refunds if you cancel. Call Pat P. at the Library if you have any
questions
Absolute Beginners - NEW Users
Intro to Computers and Internet
$20 for a 2 session class
(Must attend both)
WED Feb 10 & 17
10:30AM-Noon |
Absolute Beginners Email-NEW Users
must have beginner's course or equivalent
Setting up and using email. $10 one session
FRI Feb 19
10:30AM-Noon |
The 4th Monday Evening Book Club
will meet at the Twp Washington Library on Monday,
February 22, 7:30 PM, to discuss "Loving
Frank", by
Nancy Horan.
We're always looking for new members so please join us this month.
Good Health to you - for free!!
Blood Pressure Clinic, first Tuesday
of each month., 1:00-3:00 PM. A nurse from Hackensack
University Medical Center (HUMC), Health Awareness Regional Program
(HARP) will check your blood pressure.
"Local Luminaries"
Twp of Washington Library is looking for
"Local Luminaries" to enhance our 2010 programming schedule. If you
have an expertise, experience, or talent of interest and benefit to
the community, AND you love to present, please contact Pat Pack at
the Library at 201-664-4586.
ARE YOU LEARNING
ENGLISH?
Sign up for
free tutoring! The Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley
have trained Twp. of Washington
ESL Tutors who are ready to
meet new students in the Library who wish to improve their English,
no matter what level. Please see Pat at the Library or call
201-664-4586 to register for placement with a suitable tutor.
VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL URGENTLY NEEDED!!
We will train you to
teach English to someone who needs your help. The
Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley are looking for volunteers to
tutor foreign-born adults to speak and read English. Tutor training
workshops will be provided. Please call for details or to register -
201-664-7597.
THE NEVER-ENDING BOOK SALE
The Friends continuing used book sale offers gently used hardcover
and softcover books, videos, audiobooks and childrens books and
videos at prices you won't believe! (25c - $1.00 each item) Enjoy
and save at the same time!
You
can now apply for a Library card online! Click here!
Apply Online for a Library Card
OTHER NEWS & INFORMATION
Did you know that you
can search for current articles on almost any topic with Library
databases? Our "Online databases" tab will link you to
EbscoHost,
Proquest Newspapers (including Historical NY Times back to
1851),
Infotrac and
County watch. These links can provide information for homework
assignments, health awareness, business topics, etc. Call us if you
need help or to take an introductory class - 201.664.4586.
We also have small
collection of Korean language books and Russian
language books. Our DVD collection includes many foreign language
titles - with English sub-titles.
Are you a collector?
We are looking for people who would like to exhibit their
collections in our small display cabinet in the Library. Please
contact Janet Baker at 201-664-4586.
