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Meet Mary Todd Lincoln and Sojourner Truth
Computer Classes for the PC
"Nicaragua. A La Orden!"
You Are What You Eat!
Lunch N' Learn: "The Importance of Organizing Documents As We Age --
and How to Do It"
Memories of Those Who Served
The Life of a Civil War Soldier
Kenny Cunningham,
English Acoustic Musician
Also check out programs being offered by the Washington Township Recreation Department. Morning Book Club Feb. 9: Peace Like a River by Leif Enger Evening Book Club Feb. 2: Half Broke Horses by Jeanette Walls Do you always want to read the new books that a certain author publishes? Then check out the author list for the Library's Best Sellers Club. Choose up to 10 authors, and when one of your authors comes out with a new book, we'll automatically place a hold on that book for you! Now you can find out about books you want to read before they're released! Check out our monthly new book alert, and if you find a book that you'd like to read, go to the online library catalog and place a hold on it. You'll be sure to be among the first to read that book. |
In this presentation, Mary Todd Lincoln emerges as a woman who wholeheartedly supported Mr. Lincoln in his quest for the presidency of the United States, and who stood behind him during one of the most turbulent times in United States history,
the Civil War.
You will also learn how, against all odds, a stalwart 18th-century female slave from upstate New York withstood her years of oppression to become one of this country's foremost speakers for human rights.
Susan Clark, technology librarian, will be teaching a series of five computer classes at the library. Each will be about one hour long. The classes begin with Computer Basics and proceed through Word Processing, E-Mail, Internet Basics, and Internet Searching. Registration is limited. Call the Library to register.
In this dynamic digital multimedia presentation by travel photographer Doug Going, volcanoes loom and beaches beckon! Stunning photography, richly authentic music, and an in-depth narration combine to deliver an emotionally charged experience.
During this 45-minute workshop, Dr. Michael ("Dr. Mike") Hyjek from Valley Chiropractic & Wellness Center will discuss
how to find balance and not feel like you are depriving yourself of some of your favorite foods; how to become a label reader when shopping for food; and how to incorporate good supplementation into your everyday diet. He will also provide tips for a heart-healthy diet, and discuss the importance of a serving size
and of your diet on your overall health. 
Join Lucille H. Deutsch, director of Geriatric & Caregiver Outreach for Family Service of Morris County, as she answers many questions about organizing your personal documents. Do you know where all these papers are: your will, property deeds, military records, insurance policies, advance directives, bank records, birth certificate? Just how important are these and all the other documents we draw up and accumulate over the years? Why and when will you need to produce them? Join us to learn how to create a comprehensive document check list and to organize papers so they will be safe and accessible when you do need them.
Complimentary luncheon is served. Space is limited.
You MUST register by calling the library at 908-876-3596 by Wednesday, February 17. 
The American Veterans Association of Washington Township will present an oral history seminar of their wartime experiences in post-Korea war zones.
Expert/re-enactor Garry Wetstein of the 15th NJ Volunteers will lecture and provide voice and character typifying a Civil War soldier of the Potomac. Mr. Wetstein will come dressed in uniform and bring a musket and other Civil War items.
Kenny Cunningham is a solo acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter from Liverpool, England. He has played music all over the world. His classic rock/contemporary folk music, gentle voice, and finger-picking guitar style is reminiscent of Paul Simon and James Taylor, and he sounds as if he is playing two guitars! He provides a coffee-house atmosphere with stories and audience participation, delighting guests with much more than great musicianship.
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