ADULT PROGRAMS
The Great Irish Famine: Act of God or Acts of Man (adults)
March 14, 7-8:30 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Bridgewater Library branch, located at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater
Hear the real facts about the Irish Famine. Presented by William B. Rogers, Ph.D, from Drew University. Registration required.
Wild, Ancient, Hidden, Gorgeous Ireland (adults)
March 21, 2-3:30 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Bridgewater Library branch, located at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater
Joel Simpson is eager to share his slideshow and passion for Ireland in this program. Registration required.
The World of Saint Patrick (adults)
March 22, 7-8 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Watchung Library branch, located at 12 Stirling Road in Watchung
Through art and archeology, you’ll meet the historical Saint Patrick and the Ireland he knew. Presented by Mike Norris. Registration required.
Book Discussion: “Dubliners” by James Joyce (adults)
March 28, 7:15-8:45 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Warren Twp. Library branch, located at 42 Mountain Boulevard in Warren Twp.
An evening discussion of the book Dubliners by James Joyce with special guest Professor Timothy Martin from Rutgers University. Registration required.
ALL AGES and CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Miss Seashore Line 2018 (ages 4-12)
March 3, 1-2 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Warren Twp. Library branch, located at 42 Mountain Boulevard in Warren Twp.
Miss Seashore Line 2018, Kyra Seeley, will talk about why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day then teach Irish dancing. Registration required.
Heritage Irish Dance (all ages)
March 3, 3-4 p.m.
Hosted offsite at the Peapack Reformed Church, located at 224 Main Street, Gladstone NJ 07934
The Heritage Irish Dance Troupe will perform traditional Irish dance routines in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. This will be followed by a brief instruction period. Registration required.
Follow the Leprechaun’s Trail: Drop-in Program (grades K-5)
March 10, 1-4 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Somerville Library Branch, located at 35 West End Avenue in Somerville
Follow the leprechaun’s trail and discover where he went in the children’s room. Several crafts will also be available. Younger siblings welcome. No registration.
A Celtic Celebration with Sharlys Dugan (all ages)
March 12, 7-8 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch, located at 379 South Branch Road in Hillsborough
Sharlys will lead a sing-a-long showcasing several popular Irish songs and will incorporate a brief Irish step demo. Her songs, dances, and stories will captivate you. Registration required.
Lucky Green Craft (ages 2-6)
March 14, 10-10:45 a.m.
SCLSNJ’s Mary Jacobs Memorial Library branch, located at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill
Wear your lucky green to this special color-themed crafts for little hands. Registration required.
Lucky Day Hat (grades K-4)
March 16 3:30-4 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Manville Library branch, located at 100 South 10th Avenue in Manville
Create a festive leprechaun hat to fill with small surprises. Registration required.
It’s Your Lucky Day (all ages)
March 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s North Plainfield Memorial Library branch, located at 6 Rockview Avenue in North Plainfield
SCLSNJ’s Bridgewater Library branch, located at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater
Stop in for a special “luck of the draw” craft. Try your luck and see what you get to make and take home (while supplies last). This program will take place in the children’s section. No registration.
DIY Family Craft: Rainbow Collage (all ages)
March 17, 10:30 a.m. – noon
SCLSNJ’s Mary Jacobs Memorial Library branch, located at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill
Drop-in to the youth services area to work on a DIY themed craft (while supplies last). No registration.
Traditional Irish Music Concert: Performed by Mark Kilianski and Deb Shebish (all ages)
March 17, 11 a.m. – noon
SCLSNJ’s Manville Library branch, located at 100 South 10th Avenue in Manville
Mark Kilianski and Deb Shebish carry on the tradition of Irish music with vibrance and reverence. They will perform lively reels and jigs, pub songs, and ballads. Registration required.
Drop-In-Craft: Rainbow Mobile (ages 3+)
March 17, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Warren Twp. Library branch, located at 42 Mountain Boulevard in Warren Twp.
Stop in between the times listed to make a special rainbow craft to take home (while supplies last). All materials supplied by the library. No registration.
The Blarney Boys (all ages)
March 24, 1:30-3 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Bound Brook Memorial Library branch, located at 402 East High Street in Bound Brook
David Rimelis and David Braham, also known as The Blarney Boys, will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by performing a mix of traditional Irish and Irish-American songs. Registration required.