Seating for programs is on a first-come basis unless it is noted that registration is required.

Programs may be canceled due to inclement weather. To check the status of a program please

call the Library or check the “Closing Alerts” at www.BCCLS.org.

Be sure to check in at the beginning of each

month for detailed flyers on our computer classes

and Friday Movie Matinees.

Spring Adult Programs April –June 2016

Franklin Lakes Public Library

470 DeKorte Drive

201-891-2224 www.franklinlakeslibrary.org

April

Be sure to check our monthly fliers for Friday

Movie Matinee dates and computer classes!

American Baseball in Cuba

with Rick Feingold

Sunday, April 10th at 2:00pm

American baseball and baseball players have had

a long and fascinating history in Cuba. Did you

know that a Major League series against Cuba

began in 1890 and continued until 1959 or that

Babe Ruth lost a fortune gambling in Havana in

1920? Learn more on this topic when Rick

Feingold returns to the Library this April!

Author Visit: Michelle Cameron

The Fruit of Her Hands

Thursday, April 21st at 7:00pm

In honor of Holocaust Remembrance

Day, Ms. Cameron will discuss her research for

her book based on the life of a 13th century

ancestor who was a renowned Jewish scholar in

Medieval Europe. Rabbi Meir’s wife, Shira, was a

devout but rebellious woman who preserved

religious traditions as she and her family

witnessed the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe.

All About High Mountain

with Jim Wright

Thursday, April 7th at 7:30pm

Find out about a great spot to enjoy

nature right in Franklin Lakes' backyard! This

presentation will include nature shots, aerial

photos and archival images. Mr. Wright is the

author of four photography books about

cherished natural areas and writes a birding

column for The Record. This talk is co-sponsored

by The Nature Conservancy. Light refreshments

will be served.

European River Boat Cruising

with Aimee Forrest of

Hillsdale Travel

Tuesday, April 12th at 7:00pm

Find out about the exciting cultural and scenic

opportunities that can be experienced by

traveling through Europe by river boat. This

informative lecture will explain the benefits of

cruising Europe’s rivers and will present an

overview of the river cruise experience. Topics

such as ships, popular itineraries and excursions

will be addressed. Attendees can participate in a

FAQ after the presentation.

Learn How to Prepare and Market Your

Home So That It Sells

Sunday, April 17th at 2:00pm

ReadyStageMove will give you tips on how to

sell your house quickly and easily. Whether you

are downsizing or just thinking about moving,

ReadyStageMove can help take the hassle out of

the process. This informative workshop will be

presented by Home Staging Specialist Bernadette

Flaim and Professional Organizer Jean Marie

Herron. Lorraine Mantalbano of Keller Williams

Valley Realty will also speak about the current

challenges in the real estate market and how to

successfully approach them.

April & May

Tara Farley presents

Medical Based Qigong

Thursday, May 12th at 7:00pm

Medical Qigong is one of the oldest methods of

Chinese healing. This practice of meditation has

been shown to lower blood pressure, improve

hormonal balance, alleviate depression and

improve brain function. Join Instructor Farley to

learn breathing and meditation techniques for

optimal health.

Tara Farley is a local Qigong and Yoga Teacher.

She is also a Median Massage Therapist and

Reflexologist.

“Body Image & the Media: When Did We Learn to Hate our Bodies?”

presented by Nancy B. Graham of the Renfrew Center in Ridgewood, N.J.

Wednesday, May 18th at 7:00pm

Nancy B. Graham, LCSW, who is a Professional Relations Representative for The Renfrew Center in

Ridgewood, New Jersey, will be speaking about body image issues, eating disorders, resources for

recovery and how to choose a treatment center. Since its founding in 1985, The Renfrew Center has

been a pioneer in eating disorder treatment and has been providing patients and their support

systems with the tools they need to succeed — in recovery and in life.

Sunday Spring Choral Concert:

The NJCS Chanteurs

Sunday, April 24th at 2:00pm

The New Jersey Choral Society Chanteurs will be

ringing in Spring at the Library! This superb

ensemble will sing Broadway tunes and pop

favorites including numbers from Les Miserables,

The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked and more!

Ginan Rauf presents Etched in Print

Tuesday, April 26th at 7:30pm

Ginan Rauf will be at the Library to discuss her

book based on her oral history project with

renowned artist Rachele Unter. Ms. Unter is a

painter and printer from Bergen County who

has been producing art for the last 50 years.

Their book Etched in Print: An Oral History is

the end-product of a collaborative effort

between narrator Rachele Unter, oral historian

Ginan Rauf and book designer Bhavna Singh. Karkowska Sisters Duo

“From Carmen to Yankee Doodle”

Sunday, May 8th at 2:00pm

Internationally acclaimed duo Anna (on violin)

and Kasha (on piano) will astonish with their

virtuoso playing and entertain with their witty

banter and stories. You will hear classical music

hits such as Carmen Fantasy by de Sarasate,

Csardas by Monti, Souvenir d’Amerique

(variations on Yankee Doodle) by Vieuxtemps

and more. This program is both entertaining and

educational. Great fun and not to be missed!

June Acupressure Therapist Aliza Rosen presents

Integrative Wellness with Acupressure

Tuesday, June 7th at 7:30pm

Acupressure Therapist Aliza Rosen will discuss

Integrative Medicine and its benefits. She will

explain what Acupressure is and how it can help

relieve stress, improve blood circulation,

strengthen the immune system and many other

benefits it can have. Ms. Rosen will also go over

correct breathing methods and relaxation

through guided meditation.

Allegro Singers & Pianist Inna Leytush

present

A Celebration of Composers Born in June:

Music from the Romantic Era

Sunday, June 26th at 3:00pm

Join the Allegro Singers, accompanied by Inna

Leytush, as they present beautiful music for a

summer’s afternoon. This program features music

from the great composers of the Romantic Era

who all happened to be born in the month of

June! Featured composers include Edvard Grieg,

Charles Gounod and Jaques Offenbach.

Library Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 10:00-9:00

Friday: 10:00-6:00

Saturday: 10:00-5:00

Sunday: 1:00-5:00 (Closed July & August)

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Rick Feingold presents

Horatio Alger, Ragged Dick

and the Vagrant Boys of

New York

Sunday, June 5th at 2:00pm

New York City in the 1850’s saw an influx of

Irish looking to escape famine in their

homeland. With little English and their Catholic

faith, they faced discrimination. Children

became homeless, living on the streets and

working as bootblacks or shoeshine boys.

Author Horatio Alger wrote novels about these

boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to

middle-class security and comfort through hard

work and determination. Mr. Feingold will read

excerpts from Alger’s most famous novel

Ragged Dick and discuss what life was like in

Gilded Age New York.

Tenor Salvatore Chiarelli

presents From Italy with Love

Sunday, June 12th at 2:00pm

Tenor Sal Chiarelli, a New York native, has

trained in America and Italy. He returns to the

Library this June to delight and entertain with a

compilation of Italian/Neapolitan songs, love

ballads, Italian opera, theater musical pieces and

beloved songs from movie soundtracks. Mr.

Chiarelli will be accompanied by Ishmael

Wallace on piano.