Eleanor the Great

US. 2025. 98 minutes. Rated PG-13. Drama/Comedy.   

When her roommate Bessie has a heart attack, 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein moves back to New York City to live with her daughter. During a visit to the local community center, she joins a support group, tells Bessie’s story instead of her own, and starts a chain of events that threatens her new-found friendships. June Squibb delivers an amusing yet poignant performance in Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut.

This film is shown with captions.

Rental Family

US. 2025. 110 minutes. Rated PG-13. Drama/Comedy.   

A struggling American actor living in Tokyo lands an unusual gig working for a "rental family" agency. Playing stand-in roles in other people’s families, he  begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose and connection.  Brendan Fraser stars in this dramedy directed by HIKARI. 

This film is shown with captions. 

Eleanor the Great

US. 2025. 98 minutes. Rated PG-13. Drama/Comedy.   

When her roommate Bessie has a heart attack, 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein moves back to New York City to live with her daughter. During a visit to the local community center, she joins a support group, tells Bessie’s story instead of her own, and starts a chain of events that threatens her new-found friendships. June Squibb delivers an amusing yet poignant performance in Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut.

This film is shown with captions.

Rental Family

US. 2025. 110 minutes. Rated PG-13. Drama/Comedy.   

A struggling American actor living in Tokyo lands an unusual gig working for a "rental family" agency. Playing stand-in roles in other people’s families, he  begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose and connection.  Brendan Fraser stars in this dramedy directed by HIKARI. 

This film is shown with captions. 

Learn about the changing landscape of Immigration under the new administration. This is a virtual program. You can join through this Zoom link here. 

Immigration Law Attorney Aleksandra Gontaryuk will discuss relevant changes to immigration such as Executive Orders, Registration, Travel and Parole, and other changes. There will be time at the end to participate and ask questions.  

This event is being cosponsored by the New Brunswick Free Public Library.  

Registration is recommended,  but walk-ins are welcome.

Click here to register!

Stop by and learn the body systems that impact balance in adults and factors that can lead to fall so that you can reduce your chances of falling!

Brought to you by Just For The Health Of It! Initiative, The Library's Prescription for Quality Health & Wellness Information.

The Middlesex County Office of Health Services has created a display board about ticks, including some brochures and informational handouts. It is located in the Library lobby.

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Middlesex County Department of Health Services, Office of Health Services, has created an informational display board with important information for families to get prepared.

Brought to you by Just For The Health Of It! Initiative, The Library's Prescription for Quality Health & Wellness Information.

Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.

Click here to register and select the session date you would like to attend.

Medicare is confusing...but it doesn't have to be!

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.