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"The New Deal in Bergen County"
Thursday, June 7th at 7:00PMOn June 7 at 7:00 p.m. David Smilon, guest speaker, will present "The New Deal in Bergen County" at the Park Ridge Library. The presentation provides insight into Franklin D. Roosevelt's "New Deal" during the 1930's; how the "New Deal" helped people during the Great Depression and the types of projects completed in our area by the Work Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), some of which are still in use today. Sign up suggested. Visit the Library or call 201 391 5151.
"Job Seekers - improve your computer and job search skills"
Wednesday, May 9th and 16th at 10:30AM - 2:30PMThe Park Ridge Library will offer free classes to job seekers to improve their computer and job search skills. The four hour (10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) courses will be delivered at a basic user level.
May 9: Web-Based Email and Job Searching on the Internet.
May 16: Introduction to Word and Creating Resumes & Cover Letters with Word.Visit the Library for additional information. Sign up in person required. Space limited. Priorty given to Park Ridge Residents.
"New Jersey State Parks"
Thursday, April 19th at 7:00PMJoin us for trip through New Jersey's history and an illustrated tour of some of our state's most beautiful scenery. Local author and photographer Kevin Woyce will present a lecture and slide show titled "New Jersey State Parks" at the Park Ridge Library on Thursday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. Sign up suggested . . . Visit the Library or call 201 391 5151.
Kevin Woyce's website: http://kevinwoyce.com
Have any suggestions?
Please visit us or e-mail Ellen at ellen.evans@bccls.org.
For more information on upcoming programs, please visit us or e-mail Ellen at ellen.evans@bccls.org.
The Work of Artist David Stauss
now through the end of May"Visit the Park Ridge Library now through the end of May to view the work of artist David Strauss. The show is an abbreviated selection of the work this Park Ridge resident has done during the past year . . . Black and white drawings of objects from different perspectives and various other works."
Ongoing programs
Crochet with Rosalie and Knitting helps - Meeting regularly every other Thursday.
For further information please visit us at the Library.
Park Ridge Library Book Group - Meeting regularly every 4th Tuesday at 7:15 PM.
May's book - "Arthur & George" by Julian Barnes
- pick up your copy at the front desk.
April's book - "One Thousand White Women: The Journals of Mary Dodd" by Jim Fergus
March's book -" Moloka'i" by Alan Brennert
February's book - "State of Wonder" by Ann Patchett
January's book - "The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris" by David G. McCullough
If you have any book suggestions for upcoming sessions, please visit us or e-mail Karen at pkrdcirc@bccls.org.
Park Ridge Library Teen Book Group - Meeting regularly every 4th Monday at 5:00 PM.
May's book - "Jellicoe Road" by Melina Marchetta
- pick up your copy at the front desk.
April's book - "Wings" by Aprilynne Pike
March's book - "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
February's book - "The Truth About Forever" by Sarah Dessen
January's book - "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak
For further information please visit us at the library or call (201) 391-5151.
Storytime is an opportunity to introduce children to books and appropriate library behavior. All children welcome!
Siblings are always welcome! Mom/caregivers must stay, please.
Library activities are photographed for publicity.
Registration is required for all programs 2011 except Storytime.
Any questions? (201) 391-5151
