Library Board of Trustees meets
the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm
in the Library Administration Conference Room, 3rd floor.

For more information call: 201/670.5600 x 120

August Exhibits
Auditorium: "Every Painting Tells a Story". Original oil paintings by Julie Fornaci.
Circulation: Jewelry by Anthony Cano
Reference: Major Tom McGuire, Jr. 1920 - 1945. Ridgewood's Medal of Honor recipient.
Ridgewood Room:   175th Anniversary of the first issue of the New York Herald

Wednesday, September 8 @ 7:30 p.m. Abigail Adams, by Woody Holton. A comprehensive, yet highly readable account of Abigail's life.

Wednesday, October 13 @ 7:30 p.m. The Moon & Sixpence, by Somerset Maugham. The Life of the painter Paul Gauguin.

Wednesday, November 10 @ 7:30 p.m. Let the Great World Spin, by Colum McCann. 1970's New York is the setting for this deeply affecting novel of love and loss.

Wednesday, December 8 @ 7:30 p.m. Breakfast at Tiffany's. Read Truman Capote's famous novel, then view the classic Audrey Hepburn film on Friday, December 10th.

Friday, September 17 @ 1:00 p.m. Autobiograpy, by Benevenuto Cellini

Friday, October 15 @ 1:00 p.m. Selected Short Stories, by Anton Chekov

Friday, November 19 @ 1:00 p.m. Selected Short Stories, by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Friday, December 17 @ 1:00 p.m. Miss Lonelyhearts, by Nathaniel West

Thursday, September 9 @ 7:30 pm. A Single Man. 2009, rated R, 99 minutes. Directed by Tom Ford and starring Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. Native Brit George Falconer, an English professor at a Los Angeles area college, is finding it difficult to cope with life after the death of his partner Jim.

Thursday, October 7 @ 7:00 pm. Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky. 2009, French, Rated R. 120 minutes. A persuasive depiction of the 1920's tempestuous affair between Chanel and Stravinsky.

Thursday, November 4 @ 7:00 pm. Agora. 2009, Spain, not rated. 127 minutes. A historical drama set in Roman Egypt concerning a slave who turns to the rising tide of Christianity in the hopes of pursuing freedom while also falling in love with his master.

Friday, August 27: Valentine's Day. 2010. PG-13. Ensemble cast featuring Ashton Kutcher, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner and more.

Friday, September 10 @ 1:00 pm. Date Night. 2010, PG-13. 88 minutes. Tina Fey and Steve Carrell star in a wildly funny comedy about a couple who should have stayed home on Saturday night.

Friday, September 17 @ 1:00 pm. The Ghost Writer. 2010, PG-13, 128 minutes. An addictive thriller by Roman Polanski and starring Pierce Brosnan and Ewan McGregor.

One-on-One Resume Coaching. Free 30-minute sessions are available by appointment. Sessions are held Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30. Call ext. 125 to make an appointment.

Great Decisions Discussion Group. New Current Events Discussion Group led by Nancy Greene and Dr. Virginia Hyman (modeled after the Foreign Policy Association discussion group). Thursday, September 23 @ 12:30 p.m. Discussion Topic" China Looks at the World". Discussion leader: Nancy Greene. To reserve a 2010 Discussion Topic Book, call ext. 125.

Job Search Seminar: " I Just Lost My Job. Now What Do I Do?"
Sunday, September 26 @ 2:00 p.m. Two Hour Workshop
Are you doing the right things in your job search? Seasoned Executive Recruiter Al Tretola and Career Coach Anthony Fasano give you the tips you need to navigate the job search process and give you an edge over the competition. Topics include how to market yourself, resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing and negotiating skills.

I Just Lost My Job. Now What Do I Do?" Sunday, Sept. 26 @ 2PM.
Seasoned Exec. Recruiter Al Tretola and Career Coach Anthasano will help you get back on n an informative and hands on FREE two hour workshop. Topics will include Resume and Cover Letter preparation, Interviewing Skills and Salary Negotiation. No Registration required.

"I Just Lost My Job. Now What Do I Do?" Sunday, Sept. 26 @ 2PM.
Seasoned Exec. Recruiter Al Tretola and Career Coach Anthony Fasano will help you get back on your feet in an informative and hands on FREE two hour workshop. Topics will include Resume and Cover Letter preparation, Interviewing Skills and Salary Negotiation. No Registration required.

August 23: City Directories. Unique information and details of community life. Sydney Robertson.

Local History Programs
A History of the Ridgewood Trolley. Tuesday, September 21 @ 7pm. Join historian Phil Jaeger for a slide show and lecture on the Ridgewood Trolley, in existance from 1910 - 1928.

Sunday, September 19 @ 3:00 p.m. Classical Trombonist Roger Verdi and Pianist Martha Locker. Veteran touring musician Roger Verdi has traveled the U.S. many times performing opera and musical theater. He holds an MMA from the Manhattan School of Music and has performed with such illustrious organizations as the NJ Symphony, the Princeton Symphony, the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra and the Glen Miller Orchestra.

Martha Locker performs as a soloist and chamber musician in the both the US and abroad. She has performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Knoxville Symphony and the NYU Symphony Orchestra, among others. She holds a BA and Masters degree from the Juilliard School.