Belle, the dog is back to listen to stories. For children who need practice reading, Belle is the perfect non-judgmental listener. Please register for your time to read. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. To register go to www.hpplnj.org, or call 732-572-2750 or visit the front desk. » More for Children

Rhymes, Songs, and stories. Registration is required online or by calling 732-572-2750 or at the front desk. Registration begins January 13. Children must be accompanied by an adult. » More for Children

Stories, crafts, and rhymes for two and three year olds accompanied by an adult. Registration begins January 13 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children

Pandora Scooter will run the workshop on writing and sharing spoken word pieces that come right from the heart. No experience is necessary. The experience will open students up to the freedom of self expression and help them feel great about themselves. » More for Teens

Belle, the dog is back to listen to stories. For children who need practice reading, Belle is the perfect non-judgmental listener. Please register for your time to read. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. To register go to www.hpplnj.org, or call 732-572-2750 or visit the front desk. » More for Children

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Enjoy making a new craft with friends and snacks. Craft to be announced. Also March 23. For more information contact Teen Librarian Michelle Reasso at mreasso@hpplnj.org or call 732-572-2750. » More for Teens

Rhymes, Songs, and stories. Registration is required online or by calling 732-572-2750 or at the front desk. Registration begins January 13. Children must be accompanied by an adult. » More for Children

Stories, crafts, and rhymes for two and three year olds accompanied by an adult. Registration begins January 13 online at www.hpplnj.org or by calling the library at 732-572-2750. » More for Children

The Friends of the Library Poetry Night Series is in its sixth year and has brought more than 40 outstanding poets to Central new Jersey to read at the library. After the featured reader there will be an open mike and refreshments.

An interactive music program for children from 6 months old to 5 years of age. Musician and educator Michael Napolitano uses dancing, singing and musical instruments to stimulate the development of social, intellectual and emotional skills. Parents and siblings are invited to join the class. Space is limited and registration starts on april 8. Call 732-572-2750 or visit the front desk to register. » More for Children

Belle, the dog is back to listen to stories. For children who need practice reading, Belle is the perfect non-judgmental listener. Please register for your time to read. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. To register go to www.hpplnj.org, or call 732-572-2750 or visit the front desk. » More for Children

Watch a screening of Revolution '67, which has been broadcast on PBS's award winning series P.O.V., and reconstructs the events that sparked the Newark riots during six days in July 1967. After the screening, Directors Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno will talk about the era and creating the film from interviews and news footage. The Library in partnership with the New Jersey Council for the Humanities is sponsoring the event.

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The Friends of the Library International Film Series is proud to present this 99 minute film in German and French that won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language in 2008. It tells the true story of Salomon Sorowitsch who was called Berlin's King of the Counterfeiters.

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In Efrem Sigel's 2009 novel, The Disappearance, Joshua and Nathalie Sandler return home after a short errand to find their 14 year old son missing. People Magazine gave the novel 3 and 1/2 stars and Publisher Weekly called it "powerful...elegantly crafted -subtle and probing." This author talk and book signing is recommended for book club members as well as anyone who enjoys a well written page turner.» More for Adults

This 85 minute French Film from 2006, rated PG-13, tells the story of a Parisian valet, a bookshop owner who rejects him, a billionaire, his wealthy wife and his beautiful mistress. To draw the paparazzi and his wife off the trail of adultery and to give his lawyer time to arrange a divorce, the billionaire pays the supermodel and the valet to pretend to be a couple. Jealousy, love and a change of status make for hilarious results. English subtitles.

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The Friends of the Library Poetry Night Series is in its sixth year and has brought more than 40 outstanding poets to Central New Jersey to read from their work at the Library. After each reading poets are invited to the open mike.

The Friends of the Library Poetry Night Series is in its sixth year and after the featured poet there will be an open mike and refreshments.

This 2005 Korean film about a father and son follows the Zhang family from Beijing. Three decades explore the tensions and misunderstandings between a controling father and a rebellious son. 129 minutes. Not rated. English subtitles.