Tale of our Cities 2013 Library Book Festival

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BOOKMOBILE TO BE IN FRONT OF MAIN LIBRARY FOR 1 HOUR

WHILE CLOSED DUE TO STORM REPAIRS

JERSEY CITY, N.J.   November 14, 2012 – Hurricane Sandy left her mark on the Main Library in Jersey City in the most lingering way: Receding waters in the basement left destruction in its wake amidst typical developing problems such as mold. Hence, the need for $1.4 million in repairs, according to Helena Ruman Associates, the architectural firm for the Jersey City Free Public Library.

To the rescue: The Bookmobile!

Starting tomorrow, Thursday, November 15^th, the Bookmobile will be stationed in front of the Main Library (472 Jersey Avenue) for one hour each day, Monday through Friday, from 

4 to 5 p.m.

“The damage from this hurricane has not stopped me from doing all I can to make sure repairs are done as soon as possible,” said Library Director Priscilla Gardner. “Rest assured, every effort to re-open the Main Library is being done, from contacting FEMA to working directly with city officials and our architect to fast-track our remedial plans.”

Patrons can return library materials (books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs) from the Main Library at any branch, including the Bookmobile, when they are due. If that is not possible, all library materials gotten from the Main Library that cannot be returned during the Main Library’s closure can be brought back when the Main Library re-opens. All fines for those particular library materials will be forgiven.

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Public Library spring programs

Biblioteca Criolla – Art Exposition – “Vista Tropicales” / Opening Reception: Saturday, May 12 / Exhibit Dates: May – September

                Bonetti Children’s Room – Arts on the Hudson by Grigory Gurevich / Thursdays @ 3:30 p.m. & Saturdays @ 1 p.m.

                                Includes: Drawing, Painting, Music & Dancing

                NJ Room – Celebrating Historic Preservation Month! / Researching Home Histories – Tuesday, May 8 & new program,

                                ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ / Genealogy workshop by Jersey Journal Genealogy columnist Danny Klein &

                                NJ Room manager Cynthia Harris

                Federal Documents – Health Programs: Medication Management & Substance Abuse / May 1 / Presented by: Catholic Charities

                                Stroke Awareness, since May is Stroke Awareness Month / May 17 / Presented by: Bayonne Medical Center

                Cunningham – Wellness Wednesday for Older Americans Month! / Community Resource Fair / Wednesday, May 16

                Five Corners – Tales of OId Jersey City – Stories on video by Bob Leach, director, JC Historical Project / Q&A with Bob, after

                                Wednesday, May 2

                Five Corners – Meet the Author: Jon D’Amore, author of The Boss Always Sits in the Back / Monday, May 21

                                True story of his mob life, how he helped funnel millions out of Las Vegas and saved the NJ Don from 40 years in prison.

                Happy Spring!

Spirit of Life Ensemble, Jazz series

Jazz Concert Featuring Spirit of Life Ensemble (Sings & Swings with Vocalist Dwight West, Rosiland Grant, David Patterson).
Saturday- December 10th, 8pm  @ Miller Branch Library-Cultural Arts Auditorium / 489 Bergen Ave. Jersey City,N.J.