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History of Baseball Lecture Tonight

October 30, 2017
Join John Zinn as he talks about the historical of baseball and how New Jersey played an important developmental role in the these early days of our national pastime on Monday, October 30 at 7PM.
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The direct ancestor of the game we know as baseball developed in the New York City area during the 1840s and 50s, and New Jersey played an important developmental role in the these early days of our national pastime. John Zinn’s talk will focus on the game’s beginnings in New Jersey. This will include a discussion of the Liberty Club of New Brunswick, the area's first base ball team which has something of a unique history. Zinn is an independent historian with special interest in the history of baseball as well as the Civil War.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Mostly Motown Concert Today!

October 29, 2017
Get out of the rain and join Rhonda Denét and the Silver Fox Trio who will perform classic songs from the 1960s and 1970s on Sunday, October 29 at 2PM.
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This concert features songs made famous by Mary Wells, Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes, Dionne Warwick, Roberta Flack, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and others.

This program is sponsored by the EB Friends of the Library and the EB Arts Commission.

Fright Film Marathon Today

October 25, 2017
Come watch Psycho, Beetlejuice, and The Exorcist during our Fright Film marathon on Wednesday, October 25.
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Psycho (1960)
1:30PM

Beetlejuice (1988)
4:30PM

The Exorcist (1973)
7:30PM

Today's Film: STEP

October 24, 2017
Come to the Fine Film Festival's screening of the award-winning documentary STEP on Tuesday, 10/24 at 1:30 & 7:30 PM. STEP follows the lives of three high school girls on a step dance team in inner-city Baltimore.
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Despite their challenges, the girls are determined to win first place at the championship and get into college.

This documentary won a Special Jury Award for Inspirational Filmmaking at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.

East Brunswick Public Library Foundation 50th Anniversary Gala

October 20, 2017
Join the Foundation as they celebrate the library's 50th anniversary with a special gala at the Park Chateau on October 25 More Info

Sponsorship information.

Coming to America Stories Tonight

October 19, 2017
In their own words, listen to inspiring immigration stories from diverse members of the East Brunswick community in this coffee-house discussion on Thursday, October 19 at 7PM.
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Co-sponsored by the East Brunswick Human Relations Council

Advances In Breast Cancer Tonight

October 18, 2017
Dr. Ellen A. Ronnen of Regional Cancer Care Associates, Central Jersey Division discusses advances in breast cancer and new developments in 2017 on Wednesday, October 18. More info

Dr. Ellen A. Ronnen of Regional Cancer Care Associates, Central Jersey Division discusses advances in breast cancer and new developments in 2017 on Wednesday, October 18. More info

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic

October 15, 2017
Sponsored by your local municipality. In cooperation with the Middlesex County Office of Health Services. Nov 4th, 2017 Read More

Defensive Driving Class Cancelled

October 13, 2017
The Defensive Driving Class for October 16 and 17 has been canceled. The next session for the class is January 29 and 30. If you have any questions, please contact cbarnes@ebpl.org.

Get Your Tickets: Chocolate Friend-zy Sunday

October 11, 2017
Join the Friends of the Library for an afternoon of chocolate and desserts this Sunday, October 15 at 2PM! More Info

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Register Now: Defensive Driving Class October 16&17

October 10, 2017
Erase your points, and save money on your car insurance by signing up for a NJ-approved class taught by an experienced police detective/accident investigator. More Info

Erase your points, and save money on your car insurance by signing up for a NJ-approved class taught by an experienced police detective/accident investigator. More Info

Fall Volunteer Fair for Grownups Tonight

October 09, 2017
Are you an adult age 18 or older who wants to make a difference in your community? Come visit our volunteer fair with over a dozen organizations who are looking for people like you on Monday, October 9th from 6-8PM.
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Birding in East Brunswick Tonight

October 08, 2017
Join Steven Albert for a visual tour of local birding hotspots and some of the more than 200 species that have been observed in East Brunswick on Wednesday, October 18 at 7PM.
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East Brunswick has a variety of habitats, from the grassy meadows of Heavenly Farms to the woodlands of Dallenbachs. Our town hosts a surprising variety of summer breeders, overwintering raptors and waterfowl, migrants, and local residents. Join him for a visual tour of these local birding hotspots and some of the more than 200 species that have been observed in East Brunswick.

Steven Albert is a lifetime avid birder. As an East Brunswick resident for 30 years, he frequently birds around town. As a member of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission he leads bird walks around town in the winter and spring.

The award-winning Option Green Lecture series is co-sponsored by the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission.