"A MUSICAL OASIS"

We like the description. Who would think that once a month the library transforms into a musical oasis? It is an oasis of different sorts throughout the month - but on Acoustic Saturdays, the beautiful New Jersey Room at RBPL transforms into a cozy intimate setting for local musicians.

Checkout the article from RedBankPatch

SATURDAY, February 12: STORYTELLERS IN CLOTH at Red Bank Library.

Three borough-based outposts of culture get together on February 12, when the Red Bank Public Library plays host to an event that’s being presented by Frank Talk founder (and author and educator and local broadcaster) Gilda Rogers, abetted by the folks at Two River Theater Company. Featured as part of the observance of Black History Month, “Storytellers in Cloth” is a display that examines the centuries-old African American quilting tradition in America — from the days when slaves preserved and passed along their cultural heritage by crafting quilts from discarded clothing and feed sacks, to the people who keep the folk art tradition alive in the 21st century. In a free event scheduled from 2:30 to 5:30p, Rogers will be introducing a presentation by Storytellers in Cloth founders Gloria Douglas and Michelle Lewis — and, as an extra added attraction, a troupe of TRTC players will perform a play reading that pays tribute to the quilting tradition.

Excerpt from RedBankGreen

BEANNACHT AT RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY

DON'T MISS ACOUSTIC SATURDAYS
AT THE RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY.
BEANNACHT IS HERE
SATURDAY JANUARY 29th, 2011.

Beannacht is the musical duo of guitarist/singer/songwriter Thomas Johnston and his niece, lead vocalist and lyricist Deirdre Forrest. They play a mix of Irish/Celtic, classic rock, folk, and blues, including original songs. Both musicians are heavily influenced by nearly all genres of music and especially enjoy being able to share their Irish culture through their music. Beannacht is a famous poem by Celtic writer and spiritualist John O'Donohughe and the word beannacht translates to "blessing" in the Irish form of the Gaelic language.

ICE BOATING ON THE RIVER BEHIND THE RBPL

RED BANK NJ ICE BOATERS 1856 - 2011

Article from the Atlantic Highlands Herald

RIVER OF ICE BEHIND THE RED BANK PL

BRIDGE OF BOOKS

BRIDGE OF BOOKS

will be holding its annual movie fundraiser event on

February 26th

at Clearview Cinema in Red Bank.

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It's a great reason to get the kids out

of the house on a winter morning.

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Bridge of Books's mission is to provide an ongoing

source of gently used books to underprivileged and

at-risk children in NJ in order to support

literacy efforts and to encourage a love of reading.

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Yeah!

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This year's event will feature "Toy Story 3"

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Tickets cost $12.50 each or 5 for $50.
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Buy tickets at River Road Books in Fair Haven

or by mailing a check to:

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The Bridge of Books Foundation, Inc.

PO Box 39

Rumson, NJ 07760

WELCOME VIRGINIA PAPANDREA!!

The Red Bank Public Eisner Memorial Library would like to introduce the new Interim Library Director, Virginia A. Papandrea. Ms Papandrea is replacing Deborah Griffin-Sadel, Director for 12 years who is leaving to pursue a new opportunity. Ms Papandrea will start January 18th and be acting director during the time that a search committee, consisting of members of the Library Board of Trustees, community and staff, need to hire a permanent director.

The Board wants to assure the patrons of the Library that services and hours of operation will not be affected by this change in personnel and that they look forward to continuing and improving the vital role of the Library in Red Bank.

Please come in and meet the new interim library director!