Volume 3 Number 2March/April 2005

News from the East Brunswick Public Library. . . on the Internet at www.ebpl.org

In This Issue . . .

What’s It Worth? ....................p. 8

Defensive Driving .................. p. 8

TLC registration ..................... p. 7

Spring Int’l Film Festival ........p. 3

BARGAINS AHOY!

SAIL INTO A SEA OF SAVINGSAT THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY’S 31ST ANNUAL

Bargain Bookand Media Sale

March 7–13BRUNSWICK SQUARE MALL

JC PENNEY COURTROUTE 18 SOUTH

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ

THOUSANDS OF BOOKS

Adult . Children’s

Collectors’ Items

Large Print

HUNDREDS OF VIDEOS

. . . PLUS Video Games

CDs & Audiobooks

Computer Software

OPENING NIGHT MARCH 7

7–9:30 p.m.

$1 Admission First Night Only

Friends Members Free

MARCH 8–12 . 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

MARCH 13 . 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

CASH or CHECKS ACCEPTED

Sorry, no credit cards

FREE BOOK SALE PUPPET SHOWS

March 9 & 10 . 7 & 7:30 p.m.

Whatever the weather, be

sure to drop anchor at

Central New Jersey’s biggest and

best bargain book and media

sale. You’ll find literally thou-

sands of gently used hardcover

and paperback books in virtually

every genre as well as tables full

of books just for children and

teens.This year’s sale also features

more prerecorded movies than

ever before plus video games,

books on tape, music CDs, and

computer software, all at a frac-

tion of their original cost. New

items are brought out every day.

Parents, please note: To ensure

everyone’s safety and comfort,

no strollers or children under

eight will be admitted on open-

ing night. Family visits are wel-

come later in the week.

Every purchase benefits the

Friends of The Library and ulti-

mately The Library. For more in-

formation, please log on to

www.ebpl.org, News & Events.

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ReferenceUSA:Finding Phone Numbers OnlineLooking for a friend’s telephone number in Chicago? Trying to contact a hotel in Las Vegas? No problem.

Even as phone companies have stopped providing area libraries with nationwide print directories, you’ve

got thousands of phone books at your fingertips with ReferenceUSA, conveniently accessible from The Library’s

website, www.ebpl.org.

ReferenceUSA is a detailed database that is a virtual online phone book of all listed telephone numbers in

the United States, for both residences and businesses. With an East Brunswick Public Library card, you can

search for the numbers you need at The Library or from any remote location, such as your home or office.

The only exclusions are unlisted phone numbers.

To get started, go to www.ebpl.org, select Online Databases, and click on ReferenceUSA.

To locate a person, click Residential Database from the main screen. Fill in the two required fields: Last

Name and State. If you know the first name, enter that in the First Name field. You can even fine-tune your

search by entering the City field, if known.

To find a company, click Business Database from the main screen, then type in the company’s name, city

or state. You can do a national search of all 50 states by selecting All from the State field to get headquarters,

branches, and divisions.

ReferenceUSA can be a great marketing tool for business, too. You can target companies by state, county,

or town; sales volume; line of business; number of employees, headquarters and branches; executives’ names;

and ticker symbols. Entrepreneurs can use it to generate mailing lists, and it’s a powerful tool for the job

hunter who wants to find a job in a specific geographic location or line of business. Click Custom Search

from the main Business Database screen. Check off the categories you want to search to create your own

special “search form.” Then enter your terms and click Search Now.

The Library also maintains print copies of phone books for all counties in New Jersey plus New York City,

Philadelphia, Bucks County, and the Poconos. For assistance in using ReferenceUSA, just ask any librarian.

Auto Repair Online AidIs taking care of your car driving you crazy?

A new library database can help smooth out the bumps in the road when it comes to all things automotive.

Auto Repair Reference Center is a comprehensive, handy resource for maintenance and repair information for

domestic and imported vehicles. Among the categories covered are care and repair tips, service bulletins and

recalls, wiring diagrams, and maintenance intervals.

Just go to www.ebpl.org, click on Online Databases, and then on Auto Repair Reference Center. Select the year

and make of your car, and you’re on your way.

Spotlight on Service

In Living Color Need to make copies in color?

The Library now has a color copier in the Reference Department. The

copier makes 8-1/2" x 11" copies for 50 cents each. If you need any assistance, please

inquire at the periodicals window.

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Lies and Lost YouthEverybody’s FineMarch 15 . 1:30 & 8 p.m.Italian . 1991 . 112 minutes . Rated PG .Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore

In the bittersweet tradition of Tornatore’s earlier Cinema Paradiso, this

lyrical tale explores the themes of aging, memories, and the inevitability

of change. The late Marcello Mastroianni stars as a Sicilian widower who

aches to see his grown children, now living on the mainland. His surprise

visits force the family to confront a lifetime of lies and deception. As filmed

in 75 urban and rural locations, the film’s stunning images evoke the beauty

of modern Italy. Winner of the Cannes Film Festival Ecumenical Jury Prize.

The Last KissApril 5 . 1:30 & 8 p.m.Italian . 2002 . 117 minutes . Rated R .Directed by Gabriele Muccinoi

With his girlfriend Giulia pregnant, 30-year-old perpetual adolescent

Carlo has to decide whether he’s going to grow up and settle down—or

run off to the next reckless adventure, be it an affair with a teenage girl

or an extended road trip with his buddies. But he’s not the only one in

search of romantic possibilities; so is Giulia’s mother, horrified by the notion

that she’s old enough to be a grandmother. Impossible dreams, fatal com-

promises, self-delusion—such is life in this stylish, multigenerational dark

comedy that won several Donatello awards, including Best Director.

Susan Sclar, Media Services manager, introduces each film. The Spring

International Film Festival is sponsored by the Friends of The Library. All

films are subtitled as necessary. Admission is free, and no reservations are

needed. Coming May 10: Goodbye, Lenin!

SPRING INTERNATIONALSPRING INTERNATIONALSPRING INTERNATIONALSPRING INTERNATIONALSPRING INTERNATIONAL

F • I • L • MF • I • L • MF • I • L • MF • I • L • MF • I • L • M

F E S T I V A LF E S T I V A LF E S T I V A LF E S T I V A LF E S T I V A L

Library Fun FactsIn 2003 nonprofit groups and government agencies used the meeting

rooms in The Library 1,645 times. Those meetings were attended by

37,076 men, women and children. More people went to meetings in

2003 than there were fans at Fenway Park last April for the Boston

Red Sox home opener.

MatchingGiftsDuring 2004, the individuals

below worked for civic-minded

companies that matched their

employees’ donations to worth-

while nonprofit organizations.

Because those generous people

gave to the Friends of The Library

and The Library, so did those

companies!

Thank you, everyone!

DONORS

Robert Bramson

Gary Chicchi

Harvey M. Feldman

Raymond F. Giegerich

Gary M. Gorran

Jeffrey A. Grossman

William L. Henckler

Sheldon Horowitz

Ludwig L. Hupp

Ernestine Ilcken

Norman Jacobsen

Leonard L. Kaplan

Michael A. Kaufman

Joyce A. Kilcommons

Elisabeth S. King

Kim Lam

Irene Leatherow

Yick Lee

Richard Leitman

Gunter M. Lewin

Arthur Lifshey

John R. Marvel

John M. Nolan

Robert F. Pierce

Kenneth Portera

Rita Ryer

Edwin Saul

Hemlata A. Shah

Thomas H. Shelly

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Twenty-three years

Dolly Vasta

Twenty-one years

Jim Allinder

Lenore Kulek

Twenty years

Phil Hill

Seventeen years

Pegi Ballister-Howells

Anita Mackin

Fifteen years

Judith Leblein Josephs

Fourteen years

Louise Saul

Eleven years

Joy Levine

Ten years

Florence Herczku

Stu Kohn

Mary Morgan

Phil Peterson

Nine years

Bob Cancro

Vilma Jansons

Sophia Yan

Eight years

Jillian Angeline

Judy DeMertgis

Rosella Klebosis

Irene Mellino

James Mellino

Elaine Sicknick

Seven years

Helen Bonavito

Doris Gash

Bea Hess

Hanna Weiss

Richie Whalen

Two years

Sruthi Akkinen

Alex Alman

Olga Alman

Peter Aziz

Adam Benaroya

Stephanie Chen

Doris Colton

Natalie Corpus

Gloria Crawford

Chris Cruz

Susan Daddio

Cyndi Dawson

Lakshmi Durga

Molly Epstein

Doris Firestone

Gary Floyd

Pragna Gaddam

Arlene Gil

Lydia Goubrial

Leslie Grossman

Jerry Kung

Bill Liao

Tony Lopez

Dominique Nimmons

Sharang Penumetsa

Avi Ray

Susan Razzano

Marge Saari

Mina Sidhom

Latha Singanamalli

Katie Spiegler

Nancy Stahley

David Tang

Daniel Ulloa

Jeffrey Weingrad

Winifred Zagareillo

One year

Mark Abramowicz

Volunteers Make a World of DifferenceIt’s time for our annual salute to those who graciously donate their time and energy

to help make The Library the great community resource that it is. Many thanks, one and all!

Ann Kesselman

Nadia Said

Audrey Tasseff

Six years

Mary Barglow

Bessie Bernstein

Lucy Colontino

Ruth Gottlieb

Elizabeth Seidler

Five years

Amy Fisher

Robin Phillips

Four years

Lois Caseiro

Rufu Das

Hillary Drummond Simpson

Corey Eilhardt

Alan Emmons

Charles King

Scott Pfeil

Jill Richards

Ken Saroka

Patricia Tsai

Three years

Mike Adams

Martin Adler

Rita Berk

Lisa Buchwalder

Dianne DeOliveira

Joan Fitzgerald

Sunny Guo

Linda Liu

Bill Murphy

Frank Noppenberger

Miriam Praser

Elayne Risley

Gabrielle Roesler

Jordan Schwartz

Phyllis Silver

Kathy Spadafino

Brittany Aranowitz

Alessia Aron

Judy Bang

Ravi Bhavsar

Brian Blumhof

Joseph Bodnar

Kevin Brady

Christopher Caruso

Michael Cerame

Wendy Chan

Sheena Chang

Evany Chang

Jonathan Chao

Antony Chen

Kristy Cole

John Crowe

Yang Ding

Zolaya Erdenebileg

Robert Estor

Roze Eveleth

Jamie Farber

Christie Fassold

Meg Franz

Arlene Freedgood

Masao Fujishima

Payel Ghosh

Maria Giancola

Abhishek Golugula

Ira Guberman

Aporva Halikere

Garrett Hoffman

Elaine Hoi

Stephanie Hong

Jennifer Hsu

Harrison Hsu

Frances Huang

Sidney Huang

Renu Jagasia

Pooja Kakar

Nayoung Kang

Hsin Kao

Jean Kenahan

Fitza Khan

Sana Khan

Anuj Khosla

Corrie Kopp

Marissa Laohoo

Bryan Lee

Lauren Lee

Arthur Lewin

Fiona McArdle

Kevin McEvoy

Jeff Myers

Trevor Nath

Vaishali Nayak

Yue (Sharon) Pan

Sheelah Pechera

Kiran Punjabi

Bela Raiyani

Vincent Reitano

Linda Rifkin

Katy Roche

Amy Rosenthal

Rahee Shah

Gil Shefer

Asha Singanamalli

Judith Smith

David Soffer

Ralph Steiner

Michele Sutera

Karen Theer

Colleen Turak

Arun Varanasi

Hena Vora

Linda Wang

Jennifer Woroniecki

Roger Xu

Louis Yuk

Rosalyn Zell

Kimberly Zhang

Kevin Zhao

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For children in kinder-

garten through grade 2

PIGGIE PIE

by Margie Palatini

Wednesday, April 20 . 4 p.m.

Great read-aloud fun, and make

your own piggie pie!

Gritch the Witch—with her tra-

ditional pointy hat, broomstick,

and green fingernails—is looking

forward to a delicious meal of

piggie pie. But when she lands at

MacDonald’s farm, she can’t find

a single pig. Gritch settles for in-

viting the Wolf home for lunch,

with thoughts of a wolf sandwich

dancing in her head. Of course, he

has other ideas.

Register beginning April 1

For children in grades 3 to 5

THE HOBOKEN

CHICKEN EMERGENCY

by Daniel Pinkwater

Wednesday, April 27 . 4 p.m.

When Arthur is sent to

bring home the

family’s Thanksgiv-

ing turkey, he returns

instead with a 266-

pound chicken

named Henrietta.

Arthur wants to keep

her as a pet, but this chicken has a

mind of her own. Soon Henrietta

is causing so much chaos in

Hoboken that the mayor decides

to hire a “chicken hunter.”

Register beginning April 1

Surf Sites of the MonthMarchHOMEWORK SPOTwww.homeworkspot.com

Need help with just about any

homework subject? This award-

winning website features the

very best K-12 homework-

related sites for English, math,

science, history, art, music,

technology, and much more.

Sources are organized into grade-

appropriate categories.

AprilFACT

MONSTERwww.factmonster.com

Have fun doing your homework

with this cartoon-style website

that includes facts, games, and

quizzes on just about anything

from dinosaurs to presidential

pets. Includes an almanac, atlas,

dictionary, and encyclopedia.

AUTHOR ALERT

BrianSelznick

ComesHome!

Tuesday, April 26 . 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Pick up FREE tickets at the Youth

Services desk beginning April 1.

Children in grades 1 and up as

well as adults are invited to enjoy

a presentation by Caldecott Honor-

winning illustrator and author

Brian Selznick. The former East

Brunswick resident will bring ex-

amples of his work and speak

about the artistic process that goes

into making outstanding illus-

trated books for children. That

includes numerous drafts for text

and pictures, travel to Europe, and

plenty of research.

He has written and/or illus-

trated several books, among them

The Houdini Box (Texas Bluebonnet

Award and Rhode Island Child-

ren’s Book Award), Amelia and

Eleanor Go for a Ride (American

Library Association Notable

Children’s Book), and The Dino-

saurs of Waterhouse Hawkins

(Caldecott Honor Book).

Open StudioTuesday, March 22 . 7–8:30 p.m.Monday, April 18 . 7–8:30 p.m.

Does your mind work in artistic

ways? Come invent your own art

with The Library’s abundance of

craft odds and ends. Feel free to

bring your own supplies to share,

as well. For grades 2 and up

Register now

through the

ONE BOOK NEW JERSEY The Sequel

It’s happening again! Join us as we discuss books the whole state is talking about.

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more through the

TeddyBearMagicBring your favorite teddy bear to

this evening storytime for families

with children in kindergarten

and up.

Wednesday, March 2 . 7 p.m.

Register now

Read andPlant a SeedTuesday, April 19 . 7 p.m.

Here comes spring! How does

your reading garden grow?

Plant yourself at a story-and-

craft program and see what comes

up.

For families with children in

kindergarten and up

Register beginning April 1

MagicCarpet RideStories and songs for children ages

2 and up with an adult

Tuesdays, March 1 . 10:30 a.m.

March 8 . 1:30 p.m.

March 15 . 10:30 a.m.

March 22 . 1:30 p.m.

March 29 . 10:30 a.m.

April 5 . 1:30 p.m.

April 12 . 10:30 a.m.

April 19 . 1:30 p.m.

April 26 . 10:30 a.m.

Baby& Me

FIRST AID SAFETY TIPS

Friday, March 4 . 10 a.m.

Presented by a member of the

East Brunswick Rescue Squad

RAINY DAY SOLUTIONS

Friday, April 1 . 10 a.m.

Crafts, games, snack ideas

Guest speakers offer tips for recent

parents on keeping little ones

healthy and happy. Plus socialize

with other newbie moms and

dads. Register now

Baking’n’

BooksMake something good to eat

and hear delicious stories

Saturday, March 5 . 11 a.m.

Saturday, April 2 . 11 a.m.

For ages 4 and up with an adult

Your Great StuffDo you have a special hobby or

collection that you would like to

share with others? The Library is

looking for kids to exhibit their

collections in the Youth Services

Department’s display

case. Please call

732-390-6783 for de-

tails.

Crafty CreationsStop in to create a quick and beau-

tiful craft. For ages 2 and up

Drop in between 10 and 11 a.m.

PINWHEELS

Thursday, March 17

FLOWERS

Thursday, April 21

Book SalePuppet Shows

Brunswick Square Mall

Wednesday, March 9 . 7 & 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 10 . 7 & 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy a funny show by The

Library Puppeteers!

MotherGooseMagic

A nursery rhyme program for chil-

dren 12 to 24 months old with an

adult 10:15 a.m.

Thursday, March 3

Friday, March 11

Monday, March 14

Wednesday, March 23

Monday, March 28

Tuesday, April 5

Thursday, April 14

Friday, April 22

Wednesday, April 27

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NighttimeFamily

StorytimeThursday, March 31 . 7–8 p.m.

Come for stories, songs—and

make your very own pet rock!

You may bring your own rock

or select one from The Library’s

collection.

For ages 5 and up with parents

Registration required

TournamentsSaturday, March 19 . 1–4 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 . 1–4 p.m.

Do you Yu-Gi-Oh? It’s a fun, stra-

tegic card game for children in

grades 1 and up. Please bring

your own cards and mats. All

decks will be checked for authen-

ticity; no Japanese or fake cards

allowed. Prizes will be awarded

for entering and winning.

MerryMoviesandMoreShort films for ages 2 and up with

an adult

Thursday, March 24 . 10:30 a.m.Wednesday, April 20 . 10:30 a.m.

Young Poets Rock!A Poetry Reading

Wednesday, April 6 . 7–8:30 p.m.

You are invited to be a part of The Library’s second

annual celebration of National Poetry Month! Bring in

a poem you have written, and whether or not you choose to read it aloud,

we’ll publish it in a special book to commemorate the evening. This is a

casual get-together, with no pressure to recite anything. You’re welcome

to just sit back and listen and enjoy the refreshments. It’s up to you!

For children in grades 1 and up. Register now

TLC is Coming!Applications for the Teen Library Connection, The Library’s

summer volunteer program for teens, will be available at the

Youth Services desk and online beginning beginning April 29.

The program is open to East Brunswick residents who will be

entering grades 8, 9, or 10 in September. TLC runs this year

from June 27 through August 19, a total of eight weeks.

Applicants must be available Mondays through Fridays,

9:30 a.m. until 12 noon.

During the program volunteers will get to know The

Library and perform a variety of tasks as needed. Completed

applications will be accepted beginning May 9 until May 20 in

person only. Students will be placed in the program on a first

come, first served basis. For more information, please

call 732-390-6789.

Teen Advisory BoardGet together with other teens to let The Library know what

programs and materials you would like to see. You can earn

volunteer time by attending. Refreshments will be served.Monday, March 7 . 3:30–4:30 p.m. Register nowFriday, April 15 . 3:30–4:30 p.m. Register April 1

Day-Off CinemaSchool’s out! Enjoy spring break with a classic film and popcorn.

Monday, April 25 . 1 p.m.

MONTY PYTHON’STHE MEANING OF LIFE

For grades 6 and up

teen

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THE FRIENDS’ FIFTH ANNUAL

What’s It Worth?May 1 . 1:15–4 p.m.Antique Appraisals,

Information Fair and Lecture

Tickets $5 . On Sale April 1

How much is that doggie in the basement worth? You

know, the porcelain dog your grandmother gave you.

Or how about your antique coin collection? Just how

valuable are these items, anyway? Find out at a fun

afternoon at The Library.

Each admission includes having two items (no

weapons, please) appraised by professional appraiser

Joseph Bodnar and colleagues. All opinions are ver-

bal, nonbonding estimates of value. Items are evalu-

ated in order of numbered tickets sold. Mr. Bodnar will

offer a lively lecture in The Library’s meeting room at

1:30 p.m. on how to get top dollar for your pieces. Books,

magazines and movies on pricing antiques and col-

lectibles will be on display and available for borrow-

ing. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, call 732-390-6783 or log onto

www.ebpl.org and click on “News & Events.”

EBHS Senior ScholarshipApply March 1–April 1Applications available at Library

or East Brunswick High SchoolThe Friends is once again offering a one-year, nonrenew-

able scholarship award of $500 to an outstanding gradu-

ating East Brunswick High School senior who will be

continuing his or her education at an accredited institu-

tion. The applicant must have worked or volunteered at

The Library. Pick up an application beginning March 1

at the Library Administration Office or Reference desk,

or the high school’s Main Office. Please attach an essay

of no more than 500 words on “My Favorite Character”

and return it with your application to the Main Office by

April 1. The winner will be announced at EBHS Awards

Night, June 7.

Good luck to all applicants!

Driving: Get Defensiveand $aveERASE POINTS, SAVE $$ ON INSURANCE

Taught by experienced police

detective/accident investigator

LIMITED TO 30

Must attend two consecutive evenings for credit

May 3–4 . 6:30–10 p.m.You may apply to reduce points on your license once

every five years; to receive an insurance discount, once

every three years. Please note that your points cannot

fall below zero. Licensed motorists with fewer than

four points enjoy a mandatory discount on the auto

liability, collision and no-fault portions of their insur-

ance premiums for three years, starting with the next

renewal. Costs vary according to goal:

2-Point Reduction $65

5% Insurance Discount $55

Both $65

Forms are available on the Circulation desk or

downloadable beginning March 22. To download, go

to www.ebpl.org and click on “Friends of The Library.”

Completed applications and payment, in the form of

And Don’tForget theBook SaleStock up on bargain books, videos, software, video

games, books on tape, CDs and more from March 7,

7 p.m., through March 13, 6 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to help at the sale. If you

can spare some time, please call chairperson Eileen

Barron, 732-251-1969, as soon as possible.

The Friends support The Library. Please support the

Friends.

a check to “E.B. Friends of The Library,” should be

mailed to Ms. Willette Seibel, 2 George St., East Bruns-

wick, NJ 08816 so that they are received by May 2.

Please do not bring completed forms to The Library.

For more information, please call 732-485-9714 or

e-mail questions to pointreduction@aol.com.

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