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Discover the Luck of the Irish with SCLSNJ this March

About Blog Post Feb 20, 2018 by Pressroom
The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) 10 Library branches will commemorate Irish culture through an exciting series of creative and educational programs during the month of March. “SCLSNJ is ready to don lucky green to celebrate all things Irish,” said Marcela Dunham, SCLSNJ’s program coordinator. “Families can enjoy traditional Irish music and dance performed at various locations throughout the Library System. Adults can learn about the history of Saint Patrick and participate in a book discussion of ‘Dubliners’ by James Joyce, led by Professor Timothy Martin from Rutgers University. Our younger patrons can also join in the fun by following the leprechaun’s trail and making specially-themed crafts at our participating branches.” Discover 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. Register: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/582321 Heritage Irish Dance March 3, 3-4 p.m. 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. Register: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/557495 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. Younger siblings welcome. For more: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/532308 A Celtic Celebration with Sharlys Dugan March 12, 7-8 p.m. SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch, located at 379 South Branch Road in Hillsborough Sharlys will lead a sing-along showcasing several popular Irish songs and will incorporate a brief Irish step demo. Register: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/574783 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. Register: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/546084 The Great Irish Famine: Act of God or Acts of Man 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. Register: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/446014 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 leprechaun hat to fill with small surprises. Register: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/570355 It’s Your Lucky Day (all ages) March 17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stop in for a special “luck of the draw” craft (while supplies last). SCLSNJ’s North Plainfield Memorial Library branch, located at 6 Rockview Avenue in North Plainfield. For more: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/557707 SCLSNJ’s Bridgewater Library branch, located at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater. For more: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/594342 DIY Family Craft: Rainbow Collage March 17, 10:30 a.m. - noon SCLSNJ’s Mary Jacobs Memorial Library branch, located at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill Visit the youth services department to work on a DIY craft. For more: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/549811 Traditional Irish Music Concert: Performed by Mark Kilianski and Deb Shebish March 17, 11 a.m. - noon SCLSNJ’s Manville Library branch, located at 100 South 10th Avenue in Manville Mark Kilianski and Deb Shebish will perform lively reels and jigs, pub songs, and ballads. Register: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/536240 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. Make a special rainbow craft to take home (while supplies last). All materials supplied by the library. For more: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/567137 Wild, Ancient, Hidden, Gorgeous Ireland 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 passion for Ireland in this 90-minute program. Register: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/443722 The World of Saint Patrick March 22, 7-8 p.m. SCLSNJ’s Watchung Library branch, located at 12 Stirling Road in Watchung Through art and archeology, meet the historical Saint Patrick and the Ireland he knew. Presented by Mike Norris. Register: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/530423 The Blarney Boys 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. Register: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/500232 Book Discussion: “Dubliners” by James Joyce 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 Professor Timothy Martin from Rutgers University. Register: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/540860 Explore these programs and more by visiting your local Library branch or at SCLSNJ.org.
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