NOVEMBER IS
NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH
East Brunswick Public Library celebrates National Novel Writing Month [NaNoWriMo] for its second year with several events in the coming months.
"We are excited to support our writing community," said EBPL director Jennifer Podolsky. "The library already hosts writing groups for children, teens, and adults, and by celebrating NaNoWriMo, we hope to encourage authors both budding and veteran to come together and celebrate their creativity."
NaNoWriMo challenges adults to write a 50,000 word novel between November 1 and November 30. Weekly Write-In sessions will be held every Monday throughout the month from 6 to 9 pm in the group study rooms. These open, drop-in sessions allow writers to work in a quiet space away from home, surrounded by others also taking the challenge. The library has WiFi, outlets, vending machines, comfortable seating and plenty of books to read for inspiration.
EBPL also hosts an author panel entitled "From Book Draft to Book Deal" on Tuesday, November 29 at 7 pm. Authors Melanie Conklin, Val Emmich, Holly Schindler and Chelle Martin will discuss the challenging road to publication. This panel is moderated by local award-winning author Jennifer Salvato Doktorksi, and is free and open to the public. Raffle prizes and a book signing will follow the program.
NaNoWriMo isn't just for adults. Kids ages 8-12 wanting to participate can head over to the Youth Services area, as every Wednesday in November they will be holding open writing sessions from 4 to 6 pm. Librarians and volunteers will be on-hand during the sessions to help young writers.
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PINE BARRENS FOLKLORE: STORIES OF THE JERSEY DEVIL AND BEYOND
Thursday, November 17, 7 pm
Local natural historian Mark Demitroff grew up on a western Atlantic County poultry farm. There he enjoyed hearing tales told by neighbors, farmhands, and family members about odd happenings in the piney woods and dense swamps behind his village. Mark will spin a few yarns about ghosts, demons, and dark fathomless pools with sinister qualities. Several traditional stories were passed down from the speaker's Ukrainian heritage. Folklore, once an everyday form of entertainment, has lost its former importance but fortunately is not quite forgotten.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
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OTHER PROGRAMS
Concert: Rhythm & Sound
Sunday, November 6, 2:00 pm
Enjoy music from the 1940s through the 1980s with special renditions from the Four Seasons, Beach Boys, Drifters, classic rock and other songs from the great American song book.
Rhythm N' Sound is a trio consisting of musicians who have performed in many venues throughout New Jersey.
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SAT/ACT PRACTICE TEST
Saturday, November 12, 12:30 pm
Students will take a fully-proctored paper-and-pencil
practice run of the SAT and ACT exam and will learn what to expect in a test-like environment.
Practice test scores from this event can serve as a score prediction, prior to having to sit for the actual exam. This practice test will take approximately 4 hours. Students will need to bring a calculator, two #2 pencils, a fully charged web enabled device or smartphone, a snack and water. Students will self score their tests and receive their results immediately after the practice exam.
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SCHOLARSHIP HUNTING
Tuesday, November 15, 7 pm
Nikki Bruno, educational consultant and president of Student Coaching Services, will lead high school students through the steps necessary to find more money for college. Topics covered include the different types of scholarships and financial aid, and how to increase your chances of winning. Bring your laptop or use the library's computers for the second half of this workshop, where you will have time to research and start applying with Nikki available to help you.
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OUTRAGEHISSS...PETS
Thursday, November 10, 12 pm
When was the last time you saw a wallaby at the library? What about a fox?
At this program, you will meet some strange and wonderful creatures from around the world. The audience will learn what makes each animal special, where it comes from and what it eats.
The program is sponsored by the Friends of the East Brunswick Library in memory of longtime member and animal enthusiast Sharon Ellen Weiskopf.
Seating for the events is limited. Free admission tickets are available at the YS desk.
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A TASTE OF AUTUMN
Thursday, November 3, 6 pm
Join the East Brunswick Friends of the Library at this food tasting fundraiser that
showcases recipes from the Friends' cookbook A Literary Feast: a Collection of Recipes from the East Brunswick Community and other fall favorites.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the library's Circulation Desk or at the event. Proceeds from the event benefit the East Brunswick Public Library. There will also be an autumn chef's basket as a door prize. The Friends' cookbook will be available at the event at a special sale price of $5.
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CAFE SOCIETY
Tuesday, November 1, 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm
USA. 2016. 96 minutes. Rated PG-13
A New Yorker named Bobby moves to Hollywood in the 1930s to work for his uncle Phil, a powerful and well-connected agent. When he is spurned by his love interest, Phil's secretary Vonnie, he returns home to find success running a nightclub for his gangster brother. Written and directed by Woody Allen, this comedy stars Jesse Eisenberg, Steve Carell and Kristen Stewart.
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DOUGH
Tuesday, November 15, 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm
England. 2015. 94 minutes. Not Rated.
A curmudgeonly widower forms an unlikely friendship with the Muslim teenager he hires to help him in his Kosher bakery. Winner of audience awards at several Jewish film festivals, this comedy stars Jonathan Pryce, Pauline Collins and Jerome Holder.
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HOW WARREN BUFFETT DID IT
Thursday, November 3, 7 pm
Edward Mendlowitz, CPA and partner with WithumSmith+Brown, PC, will discuss the life and career of Warren Buffett. "The Oracle of Omaha's" investing principles will be illustrated and related to whether others can duplicate it in the manner of what he accomplished.
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INTRO TO ANCESTRY LIBRARY
Wednesday, November 2, 2 pm
In this computer class, you will learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition to help you with genealogy searches, including records on, birth & death, U.S. census, marriage, immigration, and more.
Click here to register.
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BOOK DISCUSSION: STATION ELEVEN
BY EMILY ST. JOHN MANDEL
Thursday, November 10, 1:30 and 7:30 pm
One snowy night, a famous Hollywood actor slumps over and dies onstage during a production of King Lear. Hours later, the world as we know it begins to dissolve. Moving back and forth in time--from the actor's early days as a film star to fifteen years in the future, when a theater troupe known as The Travelling Symphony roams the wasteland of what remains--this suspenseful, elegiac, spellbinding novel charts the strange twists of fate that connect five people: the actor, the man who tried to save him, the actor's first wife, his oldest friend, and a young actress with the Traveling Symphony, caught in the crosshairs of a dangerous self-proclaimed prophet.
Reserve your copy here.
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WORLD PARTY SHORT STORY DISCUSSION
Wednesday, November 16, 7 pm
The World Party Short Story Discussion Group meets to share our thoughts on stories by authors from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our story for November is "The First Seven Years" by Bernard Malamud. This is from his collection
The Magic Barrel, which won the National Book Award for fiction. Copies of the story are available at the library's information desk.
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| JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT |
HOW TO SPEAK TO YOUR DOCTOR
Wednesday, November 9, 7 pm
Dr. Ira Merkel, MD, offers tips and suggestions on how patients can get the most out of their medical appointments. Dr. Merkel is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Rutgers Medical School and is a practicing Gastroenterologist in East Brunswick. Registration is not required.
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MEDICARE WORKSHOP
Monday, November 14, 6 pm
This workshop covers several topics, including Medicare changes in 2017, understanding plans and policies, and the biggest mistakes made by beneficiaries. The workshop is led by Justin Lubenow and Mike Salem of Senior Advisors. Registration is recommended. To register for the program, call the library at 732-390-6767.
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