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The next meeting of Bernardsville Public Library’s book discussion group, Memoirs and Coffee, will be held on Tuesday, January 28 at 10:30 am in the library’s Community Room. Pat Kennedy-Grant, Readers’ Services Manager for the library, will lead the discussion of “The Cooked Seed” (2013) by Anchee Min. [The author will not be present.]
In 1994, Anchee Min made her literary debut with a memoir of growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution. "Red Azalea" became an international bestseller and propelled her career as a successful, critically acclaimed author. Twenty years later, Min returned to the story of her life with "The Cooked Seed," the next chapter. It is an immigrant story that takes her from the deprivations of her homeland to the sudden bounty of the promised land of America—without language, money, or a clear path. Kirkus Reviews called the book, "Moving...An uplifting work of incredible grit and fortitude."
Anchee Min was born in Shanghai in 1957. At seventeen she was sent to a labor collective, where a talent scout for Madame Mao's Shanghai Film Studio recruited her to work as an actress in propaganda films. She moved to the United States in 1984. Her first memoir, “Red Azalea,” was named one of the New York Times Notable Books of 1994 and was an international bestseller, published in 27 countries. She has since published six novels, most recently “Pearl of China.”
There is no charge and no sign-up is needed to join the discussion. Call the library at 766-0118 for more information.
Are you approaching Medicare eligibility? Do you know at what age you must apply for Medicare, even if you’re still working and even if you’re not eligible for Social Security? Do you know the difference between original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medigap Supplement?
In this program at Bernardsville Public Library on Wednesday, January 22 at 7:00 pm, learn the facts, in easy-to-understand terms, from Neil Berger, a Human Resources professional with 35 years’ experience. Find out what Medicare covers, when to apply, penalties for late enrollment, the options available to you, and much more. Mr. Berger developed this seminar as a result of information he acquired for a large portion of his employees who had incorrect, outdated, or non-existent information regarding their government-provided benefits.
This program is part of the library’s on-going CARES (Community Assistance Resource & Educational Services) series. There is no charge to attend, but advance sign-up is requested.
Join us at Bernardsville Public Library on Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 pm for a tribute to Les Paul and Mary Ford performed by Tom Doyle and Sandy Cory Doyle. Les Paul played many styles of popular music, from country to jazz, and in the 1940s he was a sideman for Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby. He joined up with Mary Ford to form a popular 1950s husband-and-wife duo in which he played the guitar and she sang. In 1951 alone, they sold six million records! This concert is funded by the Friends of the Bernardsville Library. Free. Doors open at 2:45 pm. No sign-up is needed.
Join us at Bernardsville Public Library on Saturday, January 18 at 3:00 pm to kick off the 2014 New Year Challenge: to read 50 books this year. Hear what other members have been reading in their quest, and enjoy conversation and refreshments. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.
Explore the features of Craigslist, the network on online communities, and find out how to use it safely and effectively, from the free online classified advertisements, to job postings, housing, personals, sales, and services. Taught by Programs Plus, a software training company, at Bernardsville Public Library on Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00 pm. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.
Tuesdays, January 14-February 18 at 1:00 pm.
Suitable for all students, this class offers an integrated sequence of poses designed to warm up the body and then work toward a specific intention within the natural movements of the spine. Pranayama (breath work) and a final deep relaxation are integral to every class. Instructor: Julie Shaw of Lotus Mind and Body. The total cost for the 6-week session is $30.00. Bring a yoga mat or towel. This program is a partnership between Bernardsville Library and Bernardsville Recreation. Register through Bernardsville Recreation’s Community Pass portal. Register at https://register.communitypass.net/bernardsville.
English-As-A-Second-Language (ESL):
Classes will be offered on Mondays and Thursdays at 3:00 pm and 7:15 pm from January 13 through April 7. Free. Advance sign-up is requested at www.bernardsvillelibrary.org/english.
