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FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE
UP! (PG)

Saturday, November 21st,
1:00 PM

 

NOVEMBER 2009

Movies on Thursday afternoons
2pm in the Library program room - FREE!
Click on the movie title for more information about each film 

 

November 12th A Foreign Field (1993, Drama, Comedy, 95 minutes, BBC-Not Rated)  As a tribute to Veteran's Day The setting is Normandy, where a group of D-Day veterans, two British and one American, are returning for the 50th anniversary of the invasion to visit an old buddy's grave. An all-star cast plays seemingly ordinary people, each with his or her own spark.

The late Sir Alec Guiness, whose career was made largely on his impeccable gift of speech, here plays a man practically mute. Leo McKern, of "Rumpole" fame, is a crusty old Brit and John Randolph plays the American veteran. Jeanne Moreau portrays an elderly floozy whose wartime favors still remain in the fond memories of these old men. Lauren Bacall plays her part with a little mystery that is revealed in the poignant final scene. Together, they form an odd camaraderie, bound by the past as they share their memories.

November 19th My Sister's Keeper (2009, Drama, 109 minutes, Rated PG-13)
Eleven year old Anna Fitzgerald, played by Abigail Breslin, attempts to earn medical emancipation from her parents, who, until now, have relied on Anna to help their leukemia-stricken daughter, Kate, remain alive. Cameron Diaz plays Anna’s mother and Alec Baldwin plays the lawyer hired by Anna. Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult.

The Washington Township Library now offers WII gaming at the Library thanks to a
donations from the Friends of the Library. We will have our first game night on
Thursday November 19th. Registration will be from 6:30-7:00 PM (no late entries will
be allowed). Games will be played from 7:00-8:30 PM and refreshments will be served. You can bring your own controller or use one of the library's.
For more information please call 201.664.4586

The 4th Monday Evening Book Club will meet at the Twp Washington Library on Monday, November 23, 7:30 PM, to discuss "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society",  by Mary Ann Shaffer.
We're always looking for new members so please join us this month.

Computer Classes Please check for new Computer Classes in January 2010.

DECEMBER 2009

Movies on Thursday afternoons
2pm in the Library program room - FREE!
Click on the movie title for more information about each film 

December 3rd Angels and Demons (2009, Mystery, Thriller, 138 minutes, Rated PG-13)

Enjoy the second Dan Brown book-to-movie starring Tom Hanks as Harvard symbologist Dr. Robert Langdon. The Pope has died, and the four preferitti (primary hopefuls for the papacy) are kidnapped. A threat of their hourly demise is issued by a persecuted group known as the Illuminati. With time steadily counting down, Langdon, and beautiful physicist Vittoria Vetra, travel throughout Rome to unravel the hidden signs that will lead them to a terrifying adversary and a harrowing discovery.

 

December 10th Star Trek (2009, Adventure, Sci Fi, 127 minutes, Rated PG-13)

In this movie, which pays homage to the TV series of the 1960's, the characters of Kirk, Spock, Bones, Scotty, Uhura, Sulu and Chekov have been recast as their younger selves. The actors uncannily channel their predecessors' mannerisms and expressions, especially those of Wm. Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley. A fun and exciting chronicle of the early days of James T. Kirk and his fellow USS Enterprise crew members!

 

December 17th Julie and Julia (2009, Biography, Romance, Comedy, 123 min, PG-13)

The story of Julia Child's start in the cooking profession is intertwined with blogger Julie Powell's 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first cookbook in a movie with laughs, tears, and exquisite food. Both women discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible. Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, and Stanley Tucci, as Paul Child, are wonderful. Based on the book by Julie Powell.

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"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.