March Adult Programs
Cranford Public Library
That Beat! African Drums & More!
Saturday, March 4 at 2pm
A treat for the ears and the eyes! Join us at the Community Center as Audrey Davis-Dunning shares (and plays) a variety of instruments used in West African music.
Audrey Davis-Dunning specializes in traditional West African dance and has taught and performed at numerous dance studios, colleges, and universities. She is a NJPAC teaching artist and has a Master’s in African American Studies from Cornell University. This program is for all-ages. No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public library and in partnership with Cranford Unity Project as part of our “Elevated Voices Series.” Elevated Voices is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Bruce Springsteen Lecture
Thursday, March 9 at 7pm
Beatles expert and rock historian Vinnie Bruno is back for another engaging lecture! If you love Bruce Springsteen, you won’t want to miss this program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.
Registration is appreciated:www.eventbrite.com/e/bruce-springsteen-lecture-tickets-537956300777
International Film Screening
Monday, March 13 at 2pm and 7pm
Join us at the Cranford Community Center the 2nd Monday of the month at either 2pm or 7pm for an International film screening. Please contact the library for specific titles. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. No registration is required.
Literary Cafe
Saturday, March 18 at 10:15am
Literary Café is a book chat program. The format is simple: Bring a few of your recent favorite books and tell the other members of the group what you like about them. If you don’t have a copy of the book you want to talk about, that’s okay, too. The books can be new or old, fiction or non-fiction, classic or contemporary. There is no required reading, and you will have the opportunity to learn about books recommended by other group members. Attend as many sessions as you’d like. Admission is free and all are welcome. Refreshments sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Patrons are welcome to join us in the Cranford Public Library’s Raddin Room or online.
Theater Project
Saturday, March 18 at 2pm
Live play readings from the Theater Project are back in person! New Jersey’s own Theater Project will present a script-in-hand reading of an original short play. The reading will be followed by a question and answer session with the audience, director, playwright and cast. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library and the Union County HEART Grant.
Women in Blues
Monday, March 20 at 7pm
Part concert, part discussion, married duo, singer/songwriter Kirsten Thien, and musician Erik Boyd, perform select songs from some of the true pioneers of American music from the 1920s and 30’s. They’ll also share some of their own original contemporary blues songs and discuss how the early Blues women still inspire music today–almost 100 years later!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.
Registration is appreciated:www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-blues-tickets-537957785217
Native Groundcovers: Sustainable, Living Mulch
Wednesday, March 29 at 7pm
Don’t neglect the ground level of your garden! As a beautiful, sustainable, and ecologically important alternative to traditional mulch, native groundcover plants can be used to crowd out weeds, provide year-round soil protection, and offer a habitat for beneficial insects. In this presentation, Dr. Randi V. Wilfert Eckel will discuss the benefits of native groundcovers, and introduce some of her favorite native groundcovers for different garden conditions. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.
Registration is appreciated:www.eventbrite.com/e/native-groundcovers-sustainable-living-mulch-tickets-510835381377
Trivia Night
Thursday, March 30 at 7pm
Join us for another fun evening of trivia! This free event is hosted by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library! Join us in the Community Room on the first floor of the Community Center! Feel free to bring your own snacks and (non-alcoholic) drinks. Prizes awarded to the winning team.
Registration is required and can be done here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejcDFuF8zbICg5LrJDtakzDgZiPEap1sDc099ooS567ydBoA/viewform
