Tag: East Brunswick Public Library
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World War II vet details the art of deception while serving in The Ghost Army
EAST BRUNSWICK – During World War II, Seymour Nussenbaum, 95, had to use inflatable tanks, scripted radio broadcasts and other tools of deception in order to survive. On Oct. 18, he spoke about his service in “The Ghost Army,” which is featured in a PBS documentary, in front of dozens of residents at the East…
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Former East Brunswick library director donates glass sculpture
EAST BRUNSWICK–Designed in a three-dimensional glass conglomerate, the East Brunswick Library’s newest sculpture highlights elements of the township’s information hub. The glass sculpture titled “The Library” was created by artist Emily Block and donated to the library by former library director Sharon Karmazin, according to a statement from the library. “I have lived with and…
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East Brunswick library makes online tutoring service available to patrons
EAST BRUNSWICK – Providing assistance in subjects ranging from algebra to chemistry, the East Brunswick Public Library is offering a free online tutoring service to its patrons. “Tutor.com provides our patrons with access to live, online tutoring for grades kindergarten through 12, as well as college students and adult learners. The service connects our patrons…
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East Brunswick Library adds free military records database
EAST BRUNSWICK–Making it easier for patrons to learn about those who served, the East Brunswick Public Library now offers Ancestry.com’s “Fold3” military records database. Fold3 contains millions of service records, photos and documents of the men and women who served in the U.S. military accessible to historians, genealogists, researchers, military enthusiasts, veterans and their families,…
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Mushroom expert talks to residents about dangers and benefits of the ‘king of herbs’
EAST BRUNSWICK–Showing how to identify, consume and collect nature’s most famous forest fungi, mushroom expert Garrett Kopp taught residents about the “king of herbs.” Kopp of Tupper Lake, New York, is a mushroom identification expert and is certified by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Kopp is also the founder and owner of Birch…
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East Brunswick Girl Scouts build ‘Little Library’ for residents
EAST BRUNSWICK–Using wood, nails, a small handle and some purple paint, members of Girl Scout Troop 80119 built East Brunswick’s first “Little Free Library.” Little Free Libraries help increase access to books of all ages and backgrounds when public libraries are not open, according to a prepared statement from the East Brunswick Public Library. “East Brunswick Public Library staff had already been…
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East Brunswick Battle of the Bands set for Oct. 14
The East Brunswick Arts Commission and the East Brunswick Library will sponsor EB Battle of the Bands at 2 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. There are three age categories for bands: 13-17 years old, 18-22 years old, and 23 years and older. Winning bands…
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Musicians can sign up for East Brunswick Battle of the Bands
The East Brunswick Arts Commission and the East Brunswick Library are giving local musicians a chance to show off at an upcoming EB Battle of the Bands. Bands can apply at www.tinyurl.com/EBBattle2018. There are three age categories for bands: 13-17 years old, 18-22 years old, and 23 years and older. At least one band member…
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Newlyweds take wedding photos at East Brunswick Library
EAST BRUNSWICK – What began with a simple idea led newlyweds Mandy Szeto and Edward Chalker to take their wedding photos at the East Brunswick Library. “It was really my idea because we were planning to be married next door at the municipal building. In case it rained, I wanted an indoor location to take photos. I worked at the…