Adult Programs

Grow Your Own Food, Organically

Learn tips and tricks of planting and harvesting organically, connecting with nature and enjoying the beauty and abundance created in your own backyard or in a plot in the Bernardsville Community Garden. In this program, Wanda Knapik, director of the Community Garden and owner of My Local Garden, will discuss how to grow organic vegetables, herbs, fruits, nuts, and berries. Using organic practices can grow healthier, more nutrient dense food that tastes better than anything in the store. If trees blew down during Superstorm Sandy, you can now plant fruit trees or a vegetable garden in that new sunny spot in your yard! Free. Advance registration is requested.

The University of "Can-Do" - Breaking the Habit of Self-Sabotage

Master the art of living a “Can-Do” way of life!  This workshop runs throughout the year, and each month participants discover more skills for cultivating and maintaining the “can-do” determination to make a dream come true. This month’s session is “Breaking the Habit of Self-Sabotage.” Often, we are our own biggest roadblocks in life. Attend this workshop to learn how to get out of your own way. Led by Andrea Mastrobattista. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.

Never Forget a Computer Password Again

Have you ever forgotten or lost a  password and had to go through a complicated process to re-set and re-learn?  Find out why you need to have many passwords and yet can avoid such problems by using online utilities that are secure and remember all of them for you. Library Director Karen Brodsky will review a variety of reliable sites that offer this service for free or for a fee. You can access them from any computer with an Internet connection and protect yourself from fraud, phishing or memory lapses. Free. Advance sign-up is requested. [This program will also be offered on June 19 at 7:00 pm.]

Seniors' Day

Save the date! Join us for a complimentary breakfast and an entertaining program of karaoke. Free. Advance sign-up is required.

Saturday Crafters

Work on your own projects, get tips and chat with the group.
Free. No sign-up is needed.

SAT/PSAT/ACT Test Prep Workshop

Representatives from Huntington Learning Center will help parents and high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors deal with the stress of college examinations.  They will discuss the factors influencing college admissions; how college entrance exams are used; information you should know about the SAT and ACT; strategies to improve your child’s score; and an overview of the college admissions timeline. Free. Advance sign-up is required.

A Moment in Time

Capture the essence of your children, pets or home in these acrylic sketches on canvas by Tine Kirkland Graham. A special gift for any special occasion. First figure: $20; additional figures: $10 each. Photos may be dropped off at the library. To be ready in time for Father’s Day, drop them off by by Tuesday, June 11th.  A percentage of sales benefits the library.

Aromatherapy for Beginners

Learn how essential oils act as powerful antioxidants, antiseptics, detoxifying agents, hormone regulators, stimulators of the immune system, and relaxants. Certified Natural Health Professional and RN Galina Lebid will discuss these and many other benefits of natural oils and how they were widely used by different cultures throughout history. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.

Never Forget a Computer Password Again

Have you ever forgotten or lost a  password and had to go through a complicated process to re-set and re-learn?  Find out why you need to have many passwords and yet can avoid such problems by using online utilities that are secure and remember all of them for you. Library Director Karen Brodsky will review a variety of reliable sites that offer this service for free or for a fee. You can access them from any computer with an Internet connection and protect yourself from fraud, phishing or memory lapses. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.

The Hidden Treasures of Korean Art and Modern Korea

Join us to watch two short documentary films and the re-enactment of a traditional Korean wedding followed by a complimentary traditional Korean meal. The first film focuses on relatively unknown, but truly unique and extraordinary works of the Korean cultural past; the second demonstrates Korea’s industrial achievements since the Korean War. Presented by the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. Free. Advance registration is required.

The University of "Can-Do" - Mastering the Art of Self-Esteem

Master the art of living a “Can-Do” way of life!  This workshop runs throughout the year, and each month participants discover more skills for cultivating and maintaining the “can-do” determination to make a dream come true. This month’s session is “Mastering the Art of Self-Esteem.” It is usually easier to believe the bad things about ourselves than the good. Come to this workshop and discover how to see the good in yourself. Led by Andrea Mastrobattista. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.

Meet the Author of "Confessions of Joan the Tall"

Meet Joan Cusack Handler, author of “Confessions of Joan the Tall,” a coming of age memoir. The book chronicles one year in her life—a working class twelve-year-old from the Bronx who wrestles with her height (six feet), her religious convictions (Catholic), her family and classmates, and her adolescent angst. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.

Celebrate the Culture of India

Twirl and swirl! Immerse yourself in Indian culture and enjoy an evening of music and dancing Indian style. Shimmering skirts and shiny jackets will be provided to make the experience more authentic. Presented by Enjoy Explore India which offers an educational, interactive approach to cultural learning in order to capture the entire cultural experience and foster an exchange of cultural ideas. For pre-teens to adults. Free. Advance sign-up is required.

Saturday Crafters

Work on your own projects, get tips and chat with the group.
Free. No sign-up is needed.

Google Drive and Google Apps: What’s the Difference?

Director Karen Brodsky will speak about the Google suite of tools and explain how they can help you in organizing your life or work. The program will include a brief overview of Gmail/Google Mail, Google Drive (formerly Google Docs), Google Calendar, Google Sites, and more–their uses, advantages and disadvantages.

Two sessions covering the same material will be offered on July 24: 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.

Tax Law Changes for Business Owners and the Self-Employed

Dan Schwartz, CPA, of Millman Schwartz in Bernardsville, will be cover important tax law changes for business owners and self-employed. Sponsored with The Bernardsville Chamber of Commerce. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.

The University of "Can-Do" Master's Program

Master the art of living a “Can-Do” way of life!  This workshop runs throughout the year, and each month participants discover more skills for cultivating and maintaining the “can-do” determination to make a dream come true. Led by Andrea Mastrobattista. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.

Koran By Heart

Join us to watch this 80-minute documentary, which follows three 10-year olds who leave their native countries to participate in one of the Islamic world’s most famous competitions, a test of memory and recitation known as The International Holy Koran Competition. They go head-to-head with kids nearly twice their age in the pronunciation, recitation and perfected memorization of the Koran. Afterwards, M. Ali Chaudry, President of the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge, will be on hand to discuss the movie and answer questions. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.

LinkedIn: The Largest Professional Network

Learn about LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network with over 200 million members, and how being a member can benefit you. LinkedIn helps you manage your professional identity; build and engage with your professional network; access knowledge, insights and opportunities; and find jobs, people and business opportunities. Free. Advance sign-up is requested.