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Please join us in February for these programs!
Valentine's Day - BLOOD DRIVE! - Feb 14, 1pm-4:30pm
Because of the storms and cold weather, NJ blood supplies are at an all time low.
Please have a heart and come down to support your community.
NEW PROGRAM! Genealogy Group Sankofa, Beginning Feb 15, third Saturday of each month @ 2pm
Sankofa is Ghanian word meaning “to go back for that which you have forgotten.” We go back to our ancestors to find ourselves. Provides a forum of support for individuals who are researching their family history. Some members are beginners. Others have more extensive experience. Family tree research is a never-ending journey leading down a path of self discovery that has been very rewarding for everyone. All are welcome!
Documentary Screening: ALICE'S ORDINARY PEOPLE - Feb 11, 1pm - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - (973) 566-6200x502
Alice's is a story of Chicago Civil Rights Movement, Operation Breadbasket and Operation PUSH. Alice, refusing to stand still in the face of injustice, worked tirelessly for decades across the U.S. to register African Americans to vote. History "has validated her work, her commitment, and her faith in the future", says Robert Creamer, author. Her life-long commitment to social change is a model for future generations.
Book Club - February 3, 6:45pm
The topic of discussion will be two short novels, Miss Lonelyhearts and The Day of the Locust by Nathanael West. A New York Jew who changed his name and “borrowed” a transcript to attend Brown University, Nathanael West went on to join the East Coast literati in the 1930’s, hobnobbing with the likes of Dorothy Parker and F. Scott Fitzgerald. He also married the beautiful Eileen McKenney, famous for being the subject of a Broadway musical, and two films, all called “My Sister Eileen.” after Ruth McKenney’s popular book. West wrote a dozen Hollywood screenplays, two plays, several short stories, and four books. Miss Lonelyhearts tells the story of an advice columnist who is overcome by the pitiful lives of the people who write to him during the Great Depression. The Day of the Locust skewers the culture of Hollywood – the writers, the actors, the directors – all those who were willing to compromise their art for money in the service of the movie-going public. Relatively unknown during his lifetime
Financial Book Club & Workshops - Tuesdays @ 5:30pm
Neighbors Helping Neighbors (Job Search Support Group) - Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
Knitting Club - Fridays @ 11am
Monday & Thursday Afternoon Movies: 12:15pm in the library theatre
Feb 3 – 42: THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY
History was made in 1947, when Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) broke the professional baseball race barrier to become the first African American MLB player of the modern era. 42 tells the life story of Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford). Facing racism from every side, Robinson’s talent and courage help change the world by changing the game of baseball forever – 2013 – Color – 128 minutes – NR.
Feb 6 – OBLIVION
Tom Cruise is Jack Harper, the lone security repairman stationed on a desolate, nearly ruined future Earth. When he rescues a beautiful stranger (Olga Kurylenko) from a downed spacecraft, her arrival triggers a nonstop chain of events that force him to question everything he knows, and leaves humanity’s fate in his hands. Also starring Morgan Freeman and Melissa Leo – 2013 – Color – 125 minutes – PG-13.
Feb 10 – LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER
Inspired by a true story, Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker) is a devoted husband, father and White House butler. He served seven presidents during the dramatic changes that swept American society, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and other defining moments of the 20th century. Oprah Winfrey co-stars as his wife, Gloria. The all-star cast includes Mariah Carey, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrence Howard, Lenny Karavitz, Liev Schreiber and Robin Williams. Nominated for 3 Screen Actors Guild awards - 2013 – Color – 132 minutes – PG-13.
SPECIAL DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014 at 1- 2:30pm – Please join us for a special presentation of ALICE’S ORDINARY PEOPLE. This human rights documentary is about Alice Tregay, a Chicago area woman who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King in 1966 and refused to stand still in the face of injustice. After the film, its Director, Craig Dudnick, will lead a discussion and answer questions from the audience. So that we may accommodate everyone wishing to attend this extraordinary event, please make reservations at 973-566-6200 x502.
Feb 13 – SAY AMEN, SOMEBODY
This legendary documentary explores the lives and music of the pioneers of modern gospel music including Thomas A. Dorsey and Willie May Ford Smith. The late Roger Ebert praised the film adding it to his Top Ten list and stating, “The music is as exciting and uplifting as any music I’ve ever heard on film. This is a great experience” - 1982 – Color – 100 minutes – G.
Feb 17 – FRUITVALE STATION
Filmmaker Ryan Coogler makes his feature-length directorial debut in this true story based on the last day of the life of Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan). This young man was gunned down by a Fruitvale Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station police officer in Oakland, California. Octavia Spencer won the National Board of Review Best Supporting Actress award for portraying Grant’s mother. Winner of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize and the NY Film Critics Circle award for Best First Film – 2013 – Color – 85 minutes – R.
Feb 20 – CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
Based on the true story of the 2008 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates. It was the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years. The film focuses on the vessel’s commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks) and the Somali pirate captain, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage. Nominated for 6 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor (Abdi) – Color – 134 minutes – PG-13.
Feb 24 – PEEPLES
Sparks fly when Wade Walker (Craig Robinson) crashes the Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons to propose to their precious daughter Grace (Kerry Washington). This weekend of fun, dysfunction and hilarious disasters was produced by Tyler Perry and stars an all-star cast including David Alan Grier, S. Epatha Merkerson, Melvin Van Peebles and Diahann Carroll – 2013 – Color – 95 minutes – PG-13.
Feb 27 – THE CALL
In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, Veteran 911 operator Jordan (Halle Berry) takes a call from a teenage girl (Abigail Breslin) who has been kidnapped and thrown into the trunk of a madman’s car. With the clock ticking, Jordan soon realizes she must confront a killer from her past to put an end to a serial killer’s haunting rampage - 2013 – Color – 94 minutes – R.
The library will close @ 4pm on February 17 for President's Day
The library will be closed on February 28 for Staff Development.
In case of inclement weather, please call before coming to programs, 973-566-6200
Keep up-to-date with Library events! Follow the Bloomfield Public Library on Facebook and Twitter (bplnj) Sign up for our listserv for news about our programs and services. Instructions online @ http://www.bplnj.org/socialnetworking.html
Valentine's Day - BLOOD DRIVE! - Feb 14, 1pm-4:30pm
Because of the storms and cold weather, NJ blood supplies are at an all time low.
Please have a heart and come down to support your community.
NEW PROGRAM! Genealogy Group Sankofa, Beginning Feb 15, third Saturday of each month @ 2pm
Sankofa is Ghanian word meaning “to go back for that which you have forgotten.” We go back to our ancestors to find ourselves. Provides a forum of support for individuals who are researching their family history. Some members are beginners. Others have more extensive experience. Family tree research is a never-ending journey leading down a path of self discovery that has been very rewarding for everyone. All are welcome!
Documentary Screening: ALICE'S ORDINARY PEOPLE - Feb 11, 1pm - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - (973) 566-6200x502
Alice's is a story of Chicago Civil Rights Movement, Operation Breadbasket and Operation PUSH. Alice, refusing to stand still in the face of injustice, worked tirelessly for decades across the U.S. to register African Americans to vote. History "has validated her work, her commitment, and her faith in the future", says Robert Creamer, author. Her life-long commitment to social change is a model for future generations.
Book Club - February 3, 6:45pm
The topic of discussion will be two short novels, Miss Lonelyhearts and The Day of the Locust by Nathanael West. A New York Jew who changed his name and “borrowed” a transcript to attend Brown University, Nathanael West went on to join the East Coast literati in the 1930’s, hobnobbing with the likes of Dorothy Parker and F. Scott Fitzgerald. He also married the beautiful Eileen McKenney, famous for being the subject of a Broadway musical, and two films, all called “My Sister Eileen.” after Ruth McKenney’s popular book. West wrote a dozen Hollywood screenplays, two plays, several short stories, and four books. Miss Lonelyhearts tells the story of an advice columnist who is overcome by the pitiful lives of the people who write to him during the Great Depression. The Day of the Locust skewers the culture of Hollywood – the writers, the actors, the directors – all those who were willing to compromise their art for money in the service of the movie-going public. Relatively unknown during his lifetime
Financial Book Club & Workshops - Tuesdays @ 5:30pm
Neighbors Helping Neighbors (Job Search Support Group) - Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
Knitting Club - Fridays @ 11am
Monday & Thursday Afternoon Movies: 12:15pm in the library theatre
Feb 3 – 42: THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY
History was made in 1947, when Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) broke the professional baseball race barrier to become the first African American MLB player of the modern era. 42 tells the life story of Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford). Facing racism from every side, Robinson’s talent and courage help change the world by changing the game of baseball forever – 2013 – Color – 128 minutes – NR.
Feb 6 – OBLIVION
Tom Cruise is Jack Harper, the lone security repairman stationed on a desolate, nearly ruined future Earth. When he rescues a beautiful stranger (Olga Kurylenko) from a downed spacecraft, her arrival triggers a nonstop chain of events that force him to question everything he knows, and leaves humanity’s fate in his hands. Also starring Morgan Freeman and Melissa Leo – 2013 – Color – 125 minutes – PG-13.
Feb 10 – LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER
Inspired by a true story, Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker) is a devoted husband, father and White House butler. He served seven presidents during the dramatic changes that swept American society, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and other defining moments of the 20th century. Oprah Winfrey co-stars as his wife, Gloria. The all-star cast includes Mariah Carey, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrence Howard, Lenny Karavitz, Liev Schreiber and Robin Williams. Nominated for 3 Screen Actors Guild awards - 2013 – Color – 132 minutes – PG-13.
SPECIAL DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014 at 1- 2:30pm – Please join us for a special presentation of ALICE’S ORDINARY PEOPLE. This human rights documentary is about Alice Tregay, a Chicago area woman who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King in 1966 and refused to stand still in the face of injustice. After the film, its Director, Craig Dudnick, will lead a discussion and answer questions from the audience. So that we may accommodate everyone wishing to attend this extraordinary event, please make reservations at 973-566-6200 x502.
Feb 13 – SAY AMEN, SOMEBODY
This legendary documentary explores the lives and music of the pioneers of modern gospel music including Thomas A. Dorsey and Willie May Ford Smith. The late Roger Ebert praised the film adding it to his Top Ten list and stating, “The music is as exciting and uplifting as any music I’ve ever heard on film. This is a great experience” - 1982 – Color – 100 minutes – G.
Feb 17 – FRUITVALE STATION
Filmmaker Ryan Coogler makes his feature-length directorial debut in this true story based on the last day of the life of Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan). This young man was gunned down by a Fruitvale Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station police officer in Oakland, California. Octavia Spencer won the National Board of Review Best Supporting Actress award for portraying Grant’s mother. Winner of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize and the NY Film Critics Circle award for Best First Film – 2013 – Color – 85 minutes – R.
Feb 20 – CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
Based on the true story of the 2008 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates. It was the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years. The film focuses on the vessel’s commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks) and the Somali pirate captain, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage. Nominated for 6 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor (Abdi) – Color – 134 minutes – PG-13.
Feb 24 – PEEPLES
Sparks fly when Wade Walker (Craig Robinson) crashes the Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons to propose to their precious daughter Grace (Kerry Washington). This weekend of fun, dysfunction and hilarious disasters was produced by Tyler Perry and stars an all-star cast including David Alan Grier, S. Epatha Merkerson, Melvin Van Peebles and Diahann Carroll – 2013 – Color – 95 minutes – PG-13.
Feb 27 – THE CALL
In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, Veteran 911 operator Jordan (Halle Berry) takes a call from a teenage girl (Abigail Breslin) who has been kidnapped and thrown into the trunk of a madman’s car. With the clock ticking, Jordan soon realizes she must confront a killer from her past to put an end to a serial killer’s haunting rampage - 2013 – Color – 94 minutes – R.
The library will close @ 4pm on February 17 for President's Day
The library will be closed on February 28 for Staff Development.
In case of inclement weather, please call before coming to programs, 973-566-6200
Keep up-to-date with Library events! Follow the Bloomfield Public Library on Facebook and Twitter (bplnj) Sign up for our listserv for news about our programs and services. Instructions online @ http://www.bplnj.org/socialnetworking.html
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