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JOHN REILLY ART EXHIBIT
JOHN REILLY ART EXHIBIT - John Reilly, a resident of Califon, NJ, returns to the Clarence Dillon Public Library with a new art exhibit of his paintings. He is a native of Brooklyn and received early art training at the School of Art and Design in Manhattan. After a long career in advertising, he began painting full-time and studied at the Art Student's League, the National Academy of Design with Sam Adequei, and privately with Burt Silverman and Everett Raymond Kinstler. In New Jersey he attended the Newart School of Fine Arts. |
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SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Be Creative @ Your Library Summer Reading Program will begin registration on June 22, 2009. Be sure to pick up related information and check the library website for special childrens' programs.Contact: Mrs. Petersen 908-234-2325 |
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THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED TODAY IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY. |
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MOVIE
THE COUNTERFEITERS (2007) (99 min.) Rated R - A Jewish counterfeiter who is being held in a Nazi concentration camp is forced to aid the Germans in their plot to flood Allied markets with ciounterfeit money. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. IN GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITILES |
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MOVIE MARLEY & ME
MARLEY & ME (2008) (115 min.) Rated PG - Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston star in this heartwarming comedy about a family and their life with Marley, a holy terror yellow Labrador. Based on the book by John Grogan. 908-234-2325 |
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JOB SEARCH FORUM
Job Search Forum is an ongoing weekly series of workshops designed to assist in job searching and career development. This week's topic: YOUR "30 SECOND PITCH"Contact: Sandy Putnam 908-234-2325 |
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MOVIE
THE ITALIAN (2005) (99 min.) Rated PG-13 - This stunning drama concerns a 6-year-old Russian boy who attempts to find the mother who abandoned him when an Italian couple wants to adopt him. This film was inspired by true events. IN RUSSIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES |
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MOVIE
THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES (2004) (128 min.) Rated R - Based on his journal, this film follows the journey of Che Guevara and his best friend on their motorcycle trip across South AmrEica in the early 1950's. This trip profoundly affects the adventurous duo and eventually inspires Che to become the leader of the Cuban revolution impacting an entire country. IN SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES |
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AMELIE (2001) (121 min.) Rated R - Audrey Tautou stars as a shy young woman who has a love of life's small pleasures. This fairy-tale style film follows the heroine until she finds love and her place in life even through everyone around her has always underestimated her. IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES |
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MOVIE GRAN TORINO
GRAN TORINO (2008) (116 min.) Rated R - Clintt Eastwood is a grumpy, tough-minded old man who tries to protect a neighborhood teenager from a gang. 908-234-2325 |
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MOVIE
THE BAND'S VISIT (2007) (87 min.) Rated PG-13 - This heartwarming and poignant film is about what happens when an Egyptian band is standed in a desolate Israeli village when they take the wrong bus to their gig at the Arab Clutural Center. IN HEBREW, ENGLISH, AND ARABIC WITH ENGLISH SUBTITILES |
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MOVIE HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU
HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU (2009) (129 min.) Rated PG-13 - From the writers of Sex and the City, comes this story of interconnected Baltimore-based twenty and thrity-somethings as they navigate their various relationships. Starring Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Connelly, Drew Barrymore, Ben Affleck, and Justin Long. 908-234-2325 |
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MOVIE
KOLYA (1997) (112 min.) Rated PG-13 - A down-on-his-luck concert musician agrees to a bogus marriage with a Russian woman for money. When she takes off for Germany, she leaves behind her five-year-old son with her new husband. Uplifting and hilarious, this film won the Academy Award for Best Foreigh Language Film. IN CZECH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES |
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MOVIE REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
REVOLUTIONARY ROAD (2008) (119 min.) Rated R
- Leonardo DeCaprio and Kate Winslet star as a married couple who struggle behind closed doors with their personal demons. 908-234-2325 |
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MOVIE
I'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG (2008) (117 min.) Rated PG-13 - Kristin Scott Thomas stars as a woman who goes to stay with her family after being released from prison after serving a 15-year sentence. She struggles to adapt to society in this intense french drama. IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES |
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MOVIE
OSAMA (2003) (82 min.) Rated PG-13 - In the first Afghan film to be made since the end of the Taliban regime, a twelve-year-old girl disguises herself as a boy in order to work and support her family. Inspired by a true story. IN FARSI WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES 908-234-2325 |
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MOVIE FROST/NIXON
FROST/NIXON (2008) (122 min.) Rated R - This film is a dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former President Richard Nixon. Frank Langella and Michael Sheen star. 908-234-2325 |
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ART EXHIBIT
Art Students of Christina Debarry at the Debarry Studio Ten will exhibit their artwork during the mionth of September. The exhibit will be held in the Johnson & Brady Meeting Rooms of the Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public. |
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MOVIE - REBECCA
REBECCA (1949) (130 min.) Not Rated - Based on the famous novel by Daphne Du Maurier, this atmospheric drama stars Laurence Olivier as the brooding, mysterious Max de Winter and Joan Fontaine as his shy second wife. This was director Alfred Hitchcock's first American film. 908-234-2325 |
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LIBRARY CLOSED
THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED TODAY IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY. |
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MOVIE - GUNGA DIN
GUNGA DIN (1939) (101 min.) Not Rated - Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. star in this exhilarating tale of British colonial soldiers in India. Sam Jaffe is also memorable as the lowly water bearer who longs to be a soldier. Directed and produced by George Stevens. Rescheduled from the spring. 908-234-2325 |
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JUGGLING
JUGGLING
Many of us wish for two old-time skills: tap dancing, and juggling. Here’s your opportunity to see
and learn the latter …. in our Children’s Library program put on by juggling entertainer and
instructor Jennifer Slaw. For the young, and the young at heart.
~ No fee and no limit on attendance.
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MOVIE - YOUNG IN HEART
YOUNG IN HEART (1938) (91 min.) Not Rated -
Janet Gaynor, Paulette Goddard, and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. star in this sentimental romantic comedy about a family of con artists whose latest scam backfires. Roland Young and Billie Burke also appear.
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ACRYLICS PAINTING
PAINTING USING ACRYLICS
Somerset Art Association instructor Anne Kullaf demonstrates and instructs the technique of acrylic
painting. She provides individual attention and welcomes all levels of talent and experience.
~ $5 fee, pay at the door. Limit of 15 participants. Bring your own art supplies.
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
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MOVIE - MAN HUNT
MAN HUNT (1941) (102 min.) Not Rated -
Walter Pidgeon stars as a British big-game hunter who secretly makes his way to the Bavarian Alps and gets Adolf Hitler in his rifle’s sights., This film is based on the novel “Rogue Male” and is directed by Fritz Lang.
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CHOPIN CONCERT
CHOPIN CONCERT/LECTURE
Carnegie Hall recitalist Margaret Wacyk plays selected works by Frederic Chopin, the “Poet of the Piano”. A brief narrative covering Chopin’s career & romantic personal life accompanies her performance.
~ $5 admission fee, pay at the door. Capacity is 90 people
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
or e-mail: ref@dillonlibrary.org |
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MOVIE - CLEOPATRA
CLEOPATRA (1934) (102 min.) Not Rated -
Claudette Colbert stars in this extravagant and spectacular epic film directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Nominate for five Academy Awards and also featuring Warren William as Julius Caesar and Henry Wilcoxon as Marc Antony.
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ART EXHIBIT
Andrea Gianchiglia of Bedminster will exhibit her artwork during the month of October. The exhibit will be held in the Johnson & Brady Meeting Rooms of the Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public. |
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FRICK MUSEUM Lecture
Princeton lecturer Barbara Tomlinson shows slides of the greatest paintings in NYC’s Frick
Museum, offering artistic commentary plus colorful anecdote on the artists and their subjects.
~ $5 fee, pay at the door. Capacity is 90 people
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
or e-mail: ref@dillonlibrary.org
~ Optional bus trip to museum the following Thurs., Oct 8. Leaves Library parking lot 10 AM,
arrives back 3:30 pm. $20 transportation fee, pay at the bus. Lunch & Museum fee not included. |
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MOVIE - MODERN TIMES
MODERN TIMES (1936) (83 min.) Not Rated -
Charlie Chaplin starred and directed this silent film classic satire about the Little Tramp in the industrial age. Paulette Goddard also appears. SILENT WITH MUSIC SCORE
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USING eBAY
BUYING AND SELLING ON eBAY
Discover the savings and the fun of today’s new “marketplace”. Led by Morris County College
Instructor Cindy Gilbert. The first hour is spent on how to buy on eBay and the second hour covers
selling. Prerequisite: working knowledge of a home computer.
~ $5 fee, pay at the door. Limited to 40 participants.
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
or e-mail: ref@dillonlibrary.org |
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FRICK MUSEUM TRIP
Bus trip to the Frick museum. Leaves Library parking lot 10 AM,
arrives back 3:30 pm. $20 transportation fee, pay at the bus. Lunch & Museum fee not included.
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
or e-mail: ref@dillonlibrary.org 908-234-2325 |
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LIBRARY CLOSED
THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBUS DAY. |
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MOVIE - NOW, VOYAGER
NOW, VOYAGER (1942) (117 min.) Not Rated -
In one of her most memorable films, Bette Davis portrays a repressed spinster who eventually discovers love, heartbreak, and contentment. Paul Henreid and Claude Rains co-star in this taut psychological drama.
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RODGERS & HART
FRED MILLER - THE MUSIC OF RODGERS & HART Pianist and raconteur Fred Miller plays and sings beloved standards from the Rogers and Hart
songbook, with his accompanying trademark blend of insight, anecdote and banter.
~$5 fee, pay at the door. Capacity is 90 people.
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
or e-mail: ref@dillonlibrary.org 908-234-2325 |
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SONGBIRDS
ATTRACTING SONGBIRDS TO YOUR GARDEN
An instructive, entertaining and accessory-laden presentation by Jim Moore, proprietor of Backyard
Birds in Whitehouse.
~ $5 fee, pay at the door. No limit on attendance.
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
or e-mail: ref@dillonlibrary.org |
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MOVIE - ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE (1944) (118 min.) Not Rated -
Based on the hit Broadway play, this madcap comedy is a blend of the bizarre and the mundane. Cary Grant stars as a mild-mannered drama critic who has to contend with his two lovable aunts, an escaped convict, and Teddy
Roosevelt!
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MEDITATION TRAINING
A four session introduction and immersion into the world’s most popular stress management system.
Put on at the library by the Somerset Hills YMCA
~ $5 per session fee, pay at the door. Limited to 50 participants.
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
or e-mail: ref@dillonlibrary.org |
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MOVIE - THE MUMMY
THE MUMMY (1932) (72 min.) Not Rated -
Boris Karloff stars in this frightening and atmospheric tale of a three thousand-year-old mummy who comes alive to search for his long lost love – an Egyptian princess. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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ART EXHIBIT
Seppo Siimes of Bedminster will exhibit his artwork during the month of November. The exhibit will be held in the Johnson & Brady Meeting Rooms of the Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public. |
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SOMERSET HILLS ESTATES
GREAT SOMERSET HILLS ESTATES
An inside look at classic architecture. Well known local chroniclers Jack Turpin and Barry Thomson
share beautiful interior and exterior slides from their popular books on our area’s legendary turn-of-the
century estates. Colorful characters and circumstances are vividly described.
~ $5 fee, pay at the door. Capacity is 90 people.
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
or e-mail: ref@dillonlibrary.org |
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SENIORS FITNESS
Four Sessions 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Run by the YMCA of Somerset Hills in the library, these sessions sequentially offer strength conditioning, gentle yoga, and balance/posture training.
~ $5 per session fee, pay at the door. Limited to 50 participants.
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
or e-mail: ref@dillonlibrary.org |
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MOVIE - DUCK SOUP
DUCK SOUP (1933) (70 min.) Not Rated -
The Marx Brothers star in their purest and most insane film. This pointed political satire contains some of the brothers’ most famous sequences as Groucho becomes the president of the nation of Freedonia and declares war on the neighboring country over the love of a wealthy woman played by Margaret Dumont. Of course, Chico, Harpo, and Zeppo also contribute to the mayhem.
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DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION
Over two sequential sessions, learn how to take the picture (the easy part), transfer the image to a
computer, edit the image, and share it with family and friends – in both digital and printed form.
Instructor is Whitney Donnelly from Far Hills Country Day School. Prerequisite: working
knowledge of a home computer.
~ $5 per session fee, pay at the door. Limited to 15 participants.
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
or e-mail: ref@dillonlibrary.org
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ANTIQUES APPRAISED
(YOUR) ANTIQUES APPRAISED
In the manner of the popular PBS TV Series “Antiques Roadshow”, bring in your heirlooms for
valuation by experts from Bernards Appraisal Associates. Hopefully there will be some happ
surprises.
~ $5 fee, pay at the door. Capacity is 40 people.
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
or e-mail: ref@dillonlibrary.org |
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MOVIE - HIGH NOON
HIGH NOON (1952) (85 min.) Not Rated -
Gary Cooper stars in this landmark Western about a lawman who stands alone against a revenge-seeking outlaw. Grace Kelly co-stars as his Quaker wife in her first starring role. Winner of four Academy Awards including Best Picture.
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MOVIE - GASLIGHT
GASLIGHT (1944) (114 min.) Not Rated -
Charley Boyer stars in this Victorian suspense classic as a schemer who plots to make his new wife, played by Ingrid Bergman, think that she is going insane. Directed by George Cukor and featuring Joseph Cotton and Angela Lansbury
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BEETHOVEN CONCERT
BEETHOVEN CONCERT/LECTURE
The Lukens Trio plays early and mature Beethoven works, with accompanying commentary on the
great composer’s evolving artistry.
~ $5 fee, pay at the door. Capacity is 90 people.
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
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MOVIE - THE CAINE MUTINY
THE CAINE MUTINY (1954) (125 min.) Not Rated -
Humphrey Bogart gives a stellar performance as the mentally unfit Captain Queeg in this outstanding World War II drama. Based upon the novel by Herman Wouk, the film also stars Van Johnson, Jose Ferrer, and Fred MacMurray.
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EARLY CLOSING
THE LIBRARY WILL CLOSE TODAY AT 5:00 PM. |
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LIBRARY CLOSED
THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED TODAY IN OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING DAY. |
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MOVIE - BORN YESTERDAY
BORN YESTERDAY (1950) (103 min.) Not Rated -
Judy Holliday stars as a “dumb blonde” who begins questioning her role in the life of her corrupt millionaire boyfriend played by Broderick Crawford. Directed by George Cukor and also starring William Holden.
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CHINA TODAY
CHINA TODAY
China author, columnist and CNN commentator Gordon Chang offers insightful and provocative
perspective on where China’s headed and what the U.S. should be doing about it.
~ $5 fee, pay at the door. Capacity is 90 people.
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
or e-mail: ref@dillonlibrary.org |
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MOVIE - KING CREOLE
KING CREOLE (1958) (116 min.) Rated PG -
Elvis Presley stars as a young delinquent who finds success singing in nightclubs. Directed by Michael Curtiz, this film also features Dean Jagger, Walter Matthau, and Carolyn Jones.
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HOLIDAY BAKING
HOLIDAY BAKING WITH COCOLUXE
Bake up special seasonal goodies – personal consumption permitted! – in the library kitchen under
the guidance of COCOLUXE head chef, Paula Conariato
~ $10 fee, pay at the door. Limited to 15 participants.
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
or e-mail: ref@dillonlibrary.org
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
DICKENS’ “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”
A warm hearted, video-filled look at this Christmas classic, covering how and why Dickens wrote it,
how Hollywood has portrayed it, and what makes it so special to so many. Dickens lover and
Library Director Sandy Putnam lectures and reads and hopes all ages will attend.
~ Free. Capacity is 90 people.
TO ENROLL: Visit the front desk, or call 908.234.2325, ext 0
or e-mail: ref@dillonlibrary.org |
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MOVIE - DOUBLE INDEMNITY
DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944) (107 min.) Not Rated -
This definitve film noir stars Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray as they plot to carry out the perfect crime in order to collect insurance money. Directed by Billy Wilder, this film also features Edward G. Robinson.
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MOVIE - THE BELLS OF ST. MARY'S
THE BELLS OF ST. MARY’S (1945) (126 min.) Not Rated -
Bing Crosby stars as parish priest Father O’Malley who teams up with no-nonsense Sister Benedict, played by Ingrid Bergman, to save their school. This heartwarming and charming film is suitable for the entire family.
908-234-2325 |
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EARLY CLOSING
THE LIBRARY WILL CLOSE AT 3:00 PM. |
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THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS DAY. |
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EARLY CLOSING
THE LIBRARY WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 PM/ |
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THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF NEW YEAR'S DAY. |
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