by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com Published 8:11am ![]() CALDWELL / WEST CALDWELL, NJ - This Satuday, June 11, organizations in Caldwell and West Caldwell will present a variety of interesting and exciting historic programs at multiple locations which are designed to appeal to all ages and interests. See below for a detailed list of exhibits, lectures, self-guided walking tours, and an overnight Civil War reenactment. Events are listed by scheduled time. West Caldwell Library - "Genealogy and Local History Resources"
Local History and Genealogy Room: 9am to 5pm and during all regular library hours 30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell
First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell : "Caldwell Heritage Room" Saturday: 10am to 4pm 326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
Grover Cleveland Birthplace Museum State Park - "Silhouette Portrait" Saturday: 10am to 4pm Sunday: 1pm to 4pm 207 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission - "Your Old House" Saturday: 10:30am to 1pm 268 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
Historical Society of West Caldwell: "Historic Crane Homestead" Saturday: 12pm to 4pm 289 Westville Avenue, West Caldwell
Saturday, 12pm to Sunday, 12pm 289 Westville Avenue, West Caldwell
Sisters of St. Dominic of Caldwell - "Heritage Rooms and Archives" Saturday: 1pm to 4pm Dominican Motherhouse, 1 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell
Grover Cleveland Park Conservancy - "Highlights of a Century" Saturday: 1:30pm to 2:30pm Park Pond House, Brookside Avenue, Essex Fells/Caldwell
Caldwell Merchants Association: "History on the Avenue" Saturday: throughout the day along Bloomfield Avenue
Prospect Hill Cemetery Saturday: throughout the day 94 Prospect Street, Caldwell
Caldwell Environmental Commission - "Personette Street Garden" Saturday: throughout the day Personette Street, Caldwell
"Parsonage Hill, Caldwell" Saturday: throughout the day
"Orton Road, West Caldwell" Saturday: throughout the day
Published 3:00pm ![]() WEST CALDWELL, NJ - This week, the West Caldwell Public Library will be hosting a seminar titled "The Benefits of Trust Funds." Eric Goldberg, Esq. from the Goldberg Law Group along with representatives from Tobia & Hillyer Financial Services, both in Fairfield, will be on hand to discuss how trust funds work. The free event takes place on Tuesday, July 28, from 6:30pm to 8pm, in the Community Room of the library, located at 30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell. Guests are asked to let the Library know that they will be attending by calling 973-226-5441 or signing-up online here. Benefits of Trust Funds Topics to be discussed include:
Further Information
West Caldwell Public Library Director Samantha McCoy 30 Clinton Road West Caldwell, NJ U.S. 07006 973-226-5441 Website Hours
Fairfield Library Hosting "Give Back to the Troops;" Thursday, July 16; 6pm; 261 Hollywood Avenue7/16/2015
Published 12:36pm ![]() FAIRFIELD, NJ - This week, the Fairfield Public Library will be offering teens and older children an opportunity to gather together and volunteer to help the troops. All children, ages 8 and older, are welcome at the free event, "Give Back to Your Heroes," during which the children will put together Compassion Kits for deployed soldiers. The gathering takes place on Thursday, July 16, at 6pm at the library which is located at 261 Hollywood Avenue, Fairfield. Seeking Donations
Anyone interested in donating items may do so at the library up until Friday, July 18. The following items are in demand: Toiletries and Clothing
Published 11:14pm ![]() WEST CALDWELL, NJ - This weekend, the West Caldwell Public Library will be hosting Film Professor Howard Libov who will present a special film-lecture titled “Unlikely Heroes in Film." All are welcome at the free event which takes place on Tuesday, July 7, at 7pm in the Community Room of the library, located at 30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell. The presentation is part of the library's Adult Summer Reading Series, which is based on the theme “Heroes and Antiheroes in Literature and Film." Those interested in attending should contact the library in advance at 973-226-5441 or online here. Howard Libov
Howard Libov is a Professor of Film at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison. Aside from teaching Film at FDU, Libov is also an award-winning film director, producer and screenwriter whose work has appeared on HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and PBS. “Unlikely Heroes in Film" Presentation Libov is expected to analyze and discuss film clips involving “unlikely heroes” in such movies as “Hud” starring Paul Newman, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” starring Jim Carrey, ”Get Low” starring Robert Duvall and Bill Murray and ”Favorite Son” written and directed by Libov himself. Further Information West Caldwell Public Library Director Samantha McCoy 30 Clinton Road West Caldwell, NJ U.S. 07006 973-226-5441 Website Hours
Published 10:30pm ![]() ROSELAND, NJ - This week, the Roseland Library will be hosting The PuppeTree, a children’s theater and puppets performance group based out of Vermont. They will be bringing to the stage a new production of Leo Lionni's classic children's book, Swimmy, through their multimedia production which blends shadow puppets, animation, and projections. The performance is geared towards children up to age 8 and all are welcome at the free gathering which will take place on Tuesday, July 7, at 11:30am. The library is located at 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland. Further Information
Roseland Free Public Library Library Director: Christopher Lee 20 Roseland Avenue Roseland, NJ 07068 973-226-8636 Website Hours
Roseland Library Offers T'ai Chi Chih Class; Tuesdays in July and August; 9:45am; 20 Roseland Avenue7/6/2015
Published 7:50pm ![]() ROSELAND, NJ - This week, a new set of T’ai Chi Chih classes will begin at the Roseland Free Public Library. Both new and experienced students are welcome to join the twelve week, two-hour sessions which are taught by Roseland resident and certified T’ai Chi Chih instructor, Lee Bergman. The classes will begin on Tuesday, July 7 and will continue through Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 9:45am to 10:45am. There is no registration required and participants may choose to go as often they like; the fee is $10 per session. Roseland Library is located at 20 Roseland Avenue. T'ai Chi Chih
T'ai Chi Chih is a series of nineteen slow and gentle movements which are based on wellness principles from the Far East. These exercises are designed to circulate and balance the Chi, or energy within, and provide a wealth of health benefits. Fee
Further Information Roseland Free Public Library Library Director: Christopher Lee 20 Roseland Avenue Roseland, NJ 07068 973-226-8636 Website Hours
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Published 6:13pm ![]() WEST CALDWELL, NJ - In August, the West Caldwell Public Library will be hosting a book and film discussion centered around Cormac McCarthy’s harrowing novel "No Country for Old Men.” As the library continues its "Heroes and Antiheroes in Literature and Film" summer reading series, readers are invited to read McCarthy's novel (copies are available at the Reference Desk) and are also welcome to come to the library and view the book's Academy award-winning film Best Picture film. Immediately following the movie there will be a lively discussion of the book and film and light refreshments will be served. The free event takes place on Wednesday, July 15, at 5:30pm in the library's Community Room. In order to prepare for its guests, the library requests that those attending let them know in advance. Those interested should call 973-226-5441 or sign-up online here. The library is located at 30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell. "No Country for Old Men" Starring Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin, "No Country for Old Men" tells the tale of rural Texas, where welder and hunter Llewelyn Moss discovers the remains of several drug runners who have killed each other in an exchange gone violently wrong. Rather than report the discovery to the police, Moss decides to keep the two million dollars he finds for himself - putting the psychopathic killer, Anton Chigurh, on his trail. Further Information
West Caldwell Public Library Director Samantha McCoy 30 Clinton Road West Caldwell, NJ U.S. 07006 973-226-5441 Website Hours
Fairfield Library Offers Open Mic Night; Tuesday, June 30; 6:30pm; 261 Hollywood Avenue, Fairfield6/30/2015
Published 3:36pm ![]() FAIRFIELD, NJ - This week, the Fairfield Public Library is offering an "Open Mic Night." All musicians, poets, and comedians are welcome to perform at the free event and everyone is invited to watch them. The gathering takes place on Tuesday, June 30, at 6:30pm. Artists should call the library so the staff can prepare in advance, and all performances should be suitable for audience members of all ages. The library is located at 261 Hollywood Avenue, Fairfield.
Published 12:36pm ![]() FAIRFIELD, NJ - This week, the Fairfield Public Library will be offering kids ages 5 and older to join "Crafty Kids" in making a special present for Father's Day. All are welcome at the free event which takes place Friday, June 19, at 4pm. Guests should call the library so they can prepare in advance. The library is located at 261 Hollywood Avenue, Fairfield. Verona Library Hosts Carole King Tribute Concert; Monday, June 15; 7pm; 17 Gould Street, Verona6/14/2015
Published 4:16pm ![]() VERONA, NJ - This week, the Verona Public Library will be hosting "One Fine Tapestry: A Carole King Tribute” as performed by Gerard and Diane Barros. All are welcome at the free event takes place on Monday, June 15, at 7pm and will offer King's solo hits as well as classics that she wrote for other artists, like the Drifters, Shirelles, Beatles, Chiffons, James Taylor and more. The library is located at 17 Gould Street, Verona. Gerard and Diane Barros are a unique husband and wife keyboard and guitar duo, specializing in 2-part harmonies. Further Information
Verona Public Library Friends of the Verona Public Library President Christine McGrath 201-988-2404 Verona Public Library 17 Gould Street Verona, NJ 07044 973-857-4848 Website Hours
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