The Mountainside Public Library is located at 1 Constitution Plaza, Mountainside, NJ.
To register for these programs, stop into the library or call 908-233-0115.
The Mountainside Public Library has scheduled the following programs for September. The library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. We reopen on Saturdays, starting on September 9.
Tuesday Night Movies:
Showtime for each movie is 6:30 p.m.
A Dog’s Purpose (2017) is our first movie of the month, showing on September 5. A Dog’s Purpose shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love (PG).
Patriots Day (2015) will be screened on September 12. This account of the Boston Marathon bombing is the powerful story of a community’s courage in the face of terror. In the aftermath of an unspeakable attack, police, first responders and investigators engage in a race against the clock to hunt down the bombers before they strike again. Patriots Day captures the suspense of one of the most sophisticated manhunts in law enforcement history and celebrates the strength of the people of Boston (R).
The Accountant (2016) is our offering on September 19. Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck), a math savant with more affinity for numbers than people, works as a freelance accountant for some of the world’s most dangerous criminal organizations. When an accounting clerk (Anna Kendrick) discovers a discrepancy involving millions of dollars, Christian scrutinizes the books and gets closer to the truth as the body count begins to rise (R).
Our final offering of the month on September 26 is A Tale of Love and Darkness (2016). A Tale of Love and Darkness is based on the memories of Amos Oz, growing up in Jerusalem in the years before Israeli statehood with Arieh, his academic father and Fania, his dreamy, imaginative mother. The terror of the war and running from home was followed by the tedium of everyday life, which weighed heavily on Fania’s spirit. Unhappy in her marriage and intellectually stifled, she would make up stories of adventures to cheer herself up and entertain her 10-year-old son Amos (PG-13).
“Tea Knowledge – A Basic Tea Primer”,
Thursday, September 7 at 7:00 PM
Join Judith Krall-Russo for tips on buying, brewing, and storing tea for the professional and non-professional. You will discover the differences among teas and what countries are noted for their tea growing traditions. Learn what to look for when buying loose tea and tea bags. Did you know that each tea has its own recipe for brewing in order to bring out its best flavor and aroma? You will learn methods of properly brewing different teas as well as the correct storage methods to preserve the wonderful taste and aroma.
Opera on Film Series.
The very popular Friday Opera series, sponsored by the T. Robel Hill Foundation, returns for its sixth season on Friday, September 8 at 1:00 p.m. Mena Clemson will be presenting Aida filmed in 1986 at La Scala in Milan. This film stars Luciano Pavarotti as Radames and Maria Chiara as Aida. The Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala is conducted by Lorin Mazzel.
Career Networking Group,
Monday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m.
“Body Language for Interview Success”.
Your body language may qualify (or disqualify) you for a position. If you are like most people, you probably spend hours preparing for interview questions and answers and no time on how to communicate most effectively. Yet body language is the most significant factor in influencing the interviewer. It is how the interviewer is making judgments and decisions about you. Science has shown that it is not what you say, but how you say it. More than 55% of communication is non-verbal suggesting it is imperative that it should be a part of your interview preparation. Alex Freund, “The Landing Expert,” will show you smart body language techniques and how to align your verbal and body language cues for powerful, clear, concise communication – for interviews and networking.
“Guided Meditation for Inner Peace”,
Thursday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. Sally Younghans returns after a summer break for her monthly yoga series. Join us each month as we explore and experience the most talked about evidence based meditation techniques for inner peace, overall well-being and stress reduction. This month Sally Younghans will explore the Counting Breath Technique—a simple technique that you can access anytime, anywhere you need it. Immediately tap into your parasympathetic nervous system to reduce anxiety and stress.
“Saturday Musical Getaways”: “Peter Biedermann – Acoustic Guitar”,
Saturday, September 23, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Peter Biedermann, a solo instrumental guitarist based in Arizona, returns to the library for the third time. His hybrid style melds elements of American and European folk with jazz and blues shading underpinned by subtle ambient electronics. He will be focusing on pieces from his latest recording “Tales from the Desert” on a variety of 6 and 12 string guitars. He will take questions from the audience and will also be discussing the history and evolution of the steel string guitar. His CDs will be available for purchase. For more information, go to www.peterbiedermann.com.
“Author Visit: Matt Myklusch”,
Saturday, September 30 at 10:00 a.m. Local (Westfield) author Matt Myklusch is known for his popular Seaborne and Jack Blank Series for kids who love adventurous reading. The San Francisco Book Review states that “Like Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker before him, Jack Blank is a mythic hero”. Kirkus Reviews refers to Seaborne as “Nonstop swashbuckling action… High-seas adventure with surprising twists.” Matt will talk about creating a hero’s story, draw with the participants and sign books. More details about purchasing one of his titles are available at the library.
