The moon gleamed on the backyard bay when she found Stephen crying and alone on the patio, shivering, completely drenched. Empty beer cans surrounded the dejected figure. His suit reeked of the salty, pungent marine scent. The crisp, clear night brought a biting breeze but inside the wedding venue people joyously danced and mingled with friends and loved ones. She took her son's cold, trembling hand in hers. In silence they went home.
On this episode of, “Cooking through the Collection,” Librarian Melissa tries to recreate a dish she had in her travels to Milan. She tries recipes from: “The Food and Cooking of Milan and Bologna, Classic Dishes from the North-West of Italy”.
Join us for a special sensory-friendly hour at the library, held before public hours.
This dedicated time is designed to offer a quieter, calmer library experience for children, teens, and adults with sensory sensitivities, along with their families or guardians.
The library will be open only to registered participants during this hour, providing a safe, low-stimulation environment to browse, read, use the computers and explore before regular public hours begin.
Creativity. Connection. No Rules.
Junk Journaling is the art of using recycled, repurposed, and found materials to create a one-of-a kind journal. It’s part scrapbook, part diary, part art-journal and 100% you.
Each attendee will get a free journaling kit including a journal. You bring photos, receipts, boarding passes, stickers, paper bags, greeting cards, post cards, maps, tickets, coffee cups, etc - anything you want to glue into your journal to make it uniquely you.
Everyone is welcome as East Brunswick celebrates Jewish culture and heritage with a special event at East Brunswick Public Library (2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive). This Sunday afternoon event features several displays, exhibits, a food sampling and children’s activities sharing the impact and traditions of the Jewish community.
Entering the shopping center I noticed several dollar bills on the floor. I picked them up and to my surprise they were six $20 dollar bills. My dilemma. Should I pocket the money and quickly walk away. Or take the money to security. Maybe check at the nearest store if money was reported loss. I could always donate the $120 to my favorite charity. What would you do?
Wednesday, May 6, 7:00pm on Zoom.
Join Rosie Grant for an author talk on her cookbook, "To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes".
The book is an inspiring collection of recipes preserved on gravestones, with fascinating interviews from the families, celebrating the beloved food legacies of their dearly departed.
May 3-9
For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week, which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. National Small Business Week 2026 will take place May 3-9.
Learn more and sign up for a FREE virtual summit on May 5 and 6.
Art by Diana Weiner (a submission in our Short Story Contest)
Art makes me happy. It brings me joy. Art relaxes me. When I finish a piece I feel proud of what I made.
iMordecai
US. 2022. 102 minutes.
Rated PG-13. Comedy/Drama.
Cranky retiree Mordecai’s life is changed when his son buys him an iPhone, dragging the 80-year-old Holocaust survivor into the digital age. Taking lessons at a local computer store, Mordecai makes a new friend and reconnects with his quirky wife. Based on a true story, this comic drama stars Judd Hirsch, Carol Kane and Sean Astin.
This film is shown with captions.