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2015 Record.Play Film Festival
The East Brunswick Public Library [EBPL] announces its second-annual Record.Play Film Competition and Festival. This year’s competition is broadened to accept film submissions in three categories: youth (12 and under); teens (12 to 18); and adults (19 and older).
The East Brunswick Public Library [EBPL] announces its second-annual Record.Play Film Competition and Festival. This year’s competition is broadened to accept film submissions in three categories: youth (12 and under); teens (12 to 18); and adults (19 and older).
The 2015 Record.Play Film Competition’s theme is Heroes. "The Record.Play committee chose the theme Heroes because it can be interpreted in so many ways and is accessible to the different age groups that have been added to the competition this year. We are very excited to see how our local filmmakers run with it," says Assistant Director Maryann Ralph.
A panel of three judges will select a 1st and 2nd place winners in each age category. All the films entered must be original work. Entries will be evaluated on how they interpret the theme, visual and audio quality, and editing skills. Films must be a minimum of 5 minutes and not exceed 15 minutes in length. The 1st place winner of each age group will receive a prize valued at $100 and 2nd place winner of each age group will receive a prize valued at $50. Additionally, all films will be screened publicly at the 2015 Record.Play Film Festival on Thursday, June 25th at 7:00 p.m.
Submissions must be received no later than Tuesday, May 26th. Rules and complete submission guidelines can be found online at www.ebpl.org/recordplay .
Upcoming programs that tie into Record.Play include workshops on screenwriting, film composition, and Final Cut Pro. To register, please visit the Library’s website at www.ebpl.org.
16th Annual Phyllis Noar Puppetry Festival
Sponsored by the Friends of the East Brunswick Public Library, the 16th Annual Phyllis Noar Puppetry Festival's second performance is on February 22nd. Tickets cost $4 each and are available for purchase at the Library’s circulation desk. Ticketholders must be ages 3 and up.
On Sunday, February 22, at 2 p.m., Spring Valley Puppet Theatre will present “Jack and the Beanstalk,” for families with children ages 3 and up. This show is a re-telling of the story in which Jack makes his own wishes come true. Following the performance there will be a demonstration of some of the puppets.
41st Annual Friends of the Library Book & Media Sale
The 41st Annual Friends of the Library Book & Media Sale will be held from March 2nd through March 8th at the Centre Court in the Brunswick Square Mall (755 NJ Route 18, East Brunswick).
Exclusive Vendor Registration Form
The 41st Annual Friends of the Library Book & Media Sale will be held from March 2nd through March 8th at the Centre Court in the Brunswick Square Mall (755 NJ Route 18, East Brunswick). The sale, which annually draws thousands of people from the region, is much anticipated by book bargain lovers. Thousands of books, videos, audio books, DVDs, and CDs for all ages and interests will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the East Brunswick Public Library.
An exclusive Preview Sale will be held on Monday, March 2nd from 8:00-9:00 a.m. The cost is $25 per person at the door. The full Sale opens to the public at 10 a.m. On Tuesday, March 3rd, there will be a free children’s event at 7 p.m.
The Friends need volunteers to help run the event. To sign up, please visit http://ebpl.org/Requests/Booksale_Volunteer_Signup.cfm
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Blind Date with a Book Month!
Feeling a little lonely this month? Ready for a new adventure? Come to the Library and try a "blind date" with a book throughout the month of February! Look for our Blind Date with a Book displays around the Library and pick up a festively wrapped book to check out. Read the clues on the outside of the book to determine if this potential "date" is for you. Do not unwrap your date until you get your book home, and be sure to "rate your date" when you return it to the Library! Who knows, this could be the beginning of a new and beautiful book love affair!