Adult Events

Italian Conversation Group

Are you a bit rusty with your Italian language skills? Luciana Santoriello and other fluent speakers will moderate Italian discussion groups. Join us Friday, March 15 at 1 pm or Tuesday, March 26 at 7:15 pm and these fluent speakers will help you and others get a conversation going.

Income Tax Assistance

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will be held on Wednesdays, March 6 to April 10 from 10 am to 2 pm. Appointments for this free service may be made in person or by calling the library at 973-635-0603. Please bring all your financial records from 2018, copies of your 2017 Federal and State tax returns, all printed and blank forms from the Internal Revenue Service, picture identification, and proof of Social Security for all dependents filing. Please sign up at the library or call 973-635-0603.

Book Group

The library will be discussing Educated by Tara Westover on Wednesday, March 27 at 1 pm.   Everyone is welcome to attend.  You may reserve a copy of the book at the reference desk.

Notable Women of New Jersey

Join us for the fourth annual Notable Women of New Jersey panel.  Guest panelists will include

• Bonni Guerin, MD, an oncologist and hematologist and Director of Breast Cancer Treatment and Prevention at the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Overlook Medical Center;
• Mila Jasey, representative of the 27^th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly as the Deputy Speaker, Chair of Higher Education Committee;
• Ingrid Steffensen, former college professor, race car driving instructor and author of the book, Fast Girl: Don’t Brake Until You See the Face of God and Other Good Advice from the Racetrack;
• Kate Tomlinson, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of New Jersey Monthly and former congressional aide and researcher on Capitol Hill.  She also worked as an economist at the U.S. International Trade Commission.

The panel will be moderated by Myriam Alvarez, journalist, writer, and author of the historical novel Flowers in the Dust.  Registration is required, and you may sign up online or call 973-635-0603.

Cinema214: Mary Poppins Returns (PG, 130min)

Rated PG and runs 130 minutes.

In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael’s three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives. Join us Thursday, March 28 at 7 pm.

Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library

Italian-American Genealogy

Tony Lauriano, genealogy specialist, will offer a step by step approach to overcome obstacles in Italian-American genealogy  research utilizing USA records, Italian customs, and naming traditions to help in the search.  He will also discuss confirming family stories using genealogy methods.  Please join us, Tuesday, April 2 at 7 pm.  Pre-registration is requested, and you may sign up online or call the library at 973-635-0603.

Income Tax Assistance

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will be held on Wednesdays, April 3 and 10 from 10 am to 2 pm.  Appointments for this free service may be made in person or by calling the library at 973-635-0603.  Please bring all your financial records from 2018, copies of your 2017 Federal and State tax returns, all printed and blank forms from the Internal Revenue Service, picture identification, and proof of Social Security for all dependents filing.  Please sign up at the library or call 973-635-0603.

Gen Y and Others Networking Group

Gen Y Networking Group is a forum for Generation Y and other adults interested in job searching, networking, and career development.  Meetings will take place on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, April 3 and 17 at 7 pm.  All are welcome to attend.

Blood Pressure Screening

ESL (English as a Second Language)

For those wanting to improve their English language skills, this series of classes spans 8 weeks from April 4 to May 30 (no class on April 18).  The program will be conducted by Language Education and Resource Network (LEARN) and volunteer tutors.  Students will be divided into small groups by skill level.  The program is free – all you need is a commitment to learn!  Register online, in person, or call 973-635-0603.