Upcoming Events at The Raritan Library 54 E Somerset Street Raritan (908) 725-0413 | |
Wine Glass Painting Project with Irene Mortko Thursday, February 2nd @ 6 PM | |
Sign up to paint two wine glasses with Irene Mortko. Pick from two different designs or create one of your own. Stop by the circulation desk to see wine glasses on display. Class fee is $5.00 (for materials only) due at time of registration. Registration is required - please call Library to register. |
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Adult Movie: Sully Matinee: Tuesday, January 31st @ 2 PM Evening Showing: Thursday, February 2nd @ 6 PM | |
On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger (Hanks) glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career. Register for this riveting film directed by Clint Eastwood. Refreshments served. Running time: 1 hour and 35 minute. Registration is required - please call Library to register. |
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A History of the 1950s and 60s through Popular Song Thursday, February 9th @ 6:30 PM | |
Join New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Marc Black, for a musical tour through these two historically defining decades. You’ll sing along with wonderful songs as diverse as Itsy Bitsy, Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini and Blowin’ in the Wind, as well as tunes by artists ranging from Dean Martin to George Harrison. In addition to the music and discussion, this popular program features a slide show that’s sure to slide you right back in time. Marc will also perform his own group’s top forty hit from 1967 … ‘Happy’ by the ‘Blades of Grass’. Registration is required - please call Library to register. |
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Adult Movie Matinee Mamma Mia Tuesday, February 14th @ 2 PM | |
Sophie has just one wish to make her wedding perfect: to have her father walk her down the aisle. Now she just has to find out who he is … Join the music, laughter and fun of the irresistibly charming "Mamma Mia! The Movie". Academy Award winner Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast, including Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth – as well as Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper, in this musical celebration of mothers, daughters and fathers, and true loves lost and new ones found. Based on the Broadway smash-hit and filled with ABBA songs you know and love, it’s the feel-good experience that will have you singing and dancing over and over again. Registration is required. Please call the library. Light refreshments will be served. Running Time: 1 hour 48 minutes |
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Movie Night: King Creole Thursday, February 23rd @ 6 PM | |
Come celebrate Mardi Gras with a showing of King Creole, starring Elvis Presley. Considered to be one of his best films, this 1958 musical drama takes place in the French Quarter of New Orleans and also stars Carolyn Jones, Walter Matthau, and Delores Hart. Elvis plays Danny Fisher, a 19 year old, who gets mixed up with crooks and involved with two women. Find out why of all the characters Elvis played, the role of Danny Fisher was his favorite. Refreshments served. Running Time 1 hr. 56 minutes Registration is required - please call Library to register. |
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Adult Movie Matinee Loving Tuesday, February 28th @ 2 PM | |
Loving is a 2016 historical drama film written and directed by Jeff Nichols.It features Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga as Richard and Mildred Loving, the plaintiffs in the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court Decision “Loving vs. Virginia”, which invalidated state laws prohibiting interracial marriage. It was selected to compete for the Palme d’Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival and is nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for best actor and best actress. Registration is required. Please call the library. Light refreshments will be served. Running Time: 2 hours 3 minutes |
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Now on sale at the library John Basilone Commemorative Magnet $3 |
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