Caught Reading: Dave Barry's Money Secrets

In these tough economic times, a laugh is always welcome and there no one better at poking a finger in the eye of modern life than Pulitzer Prize winning columnist and humorist Dave Barry. Barry has several money saving tips such as encouraging sloth and laziness on the part of your children so you can avoid paying the high cost of an Ivy League education. Barry also outlines using time travel to get a leg up on the stock market and the benefits of cheating the IRS. Not all of his jokes are knee-slappers, but he keeps the mood light and hits the mark more often than not.

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Do you read red? Come to the Central Library and find out!

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The Central Library hosted the dulcet sounds of Folk by Association on Saturday afternoon.

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On Saturday, January 28, the Children's Department hosted a Scrapbooking Program for grades 3 - 6. For more information on Children's Programs, e-mail Phyllis.

From now until the end of February, the paintings of Ray Marione will be on display in the Main Library's Reading Room. Ray will also be teaching a "Learn to Draw" class in the Main Library on February 17. Spaces in the class are limited, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033 to register.

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Come into the Library Saturday to hear the melodic sounds of Folk by Association in a free concert at the Central Library at 1:30 p.m.

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Origami artist Bill Reyes presents an Introduction to Origami in the Central Library .

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The happy-go-lucky teens involved in Project Linus show off their donations. If you are interested in teen programming in the Library, contact Theresa.

The Old Bridge Public Library's Gardening Club will be holding its January meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Central Library. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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Feel-good vibes of feng shui filter through | Home News Tribune Online: "Talk of crystals, colors and auras at the Old Bridge Public Library yesterday helped pierce through an otherwise dreary mid-winter day. Roslyn Karpel, an interior designer by trade who took a formal interest in the millennia-old Chinese practice of placement and design known as feng shui, sought to demystify the discipline for an audience of 50."

On Thursday evening, January 12, financial planner Richard Jorge presented a program entitled Financial Management Workshop for Women: Taking Control in the Central Library.

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Puppets hit the Road! Here's a picture of the Library's puppet theatre on the road at the Laurence Harbor Branch Library. For more information on programs being held at the Laurence Harbor Branch Library, please contact Jennifer.

“Old Bridge Library Presents Feng Shui and Your Aura” Feng Shui is the Chinese art of positioning objects in buildings and other places based on the belief in positive and negative effects of the patterns of yin and yang and the flow of chi, the vital force or energy inherent in all things. On Saturday, January 14th at 1:30 p.m., a free program entitled Feng Shui and Your Aura will be presented at the Old Bridge Central Library by interior designer and Feng Shui practitioner Roslyn Karpel. Roslyn’s program is designed to change the energy within you so you can achieve success, happiness and optimum health. To register for this free program call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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OBPL staff members Chrissy and Marilyn presented a delightful puppet show called Tiger Makes a Friend on Tuesday in the Large Meeting Room of the Central Library.

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There's a new display in the Children's Department! for more information on activites for children in the Library, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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Caught Reading: Mammoth by John Varley

Howard Christian, multi-billionaire is bored and looking for a new project. Huge office towers and classic cars from his personal collection are just not doing it any longer. Why not put together a top notch team of scientists and have them clone a mammoth? This is the premise of Varley'’s novel which cobbles together time-travel, adventure and even a bit of spirituality into a fascinating whole. The scene where the time-traveling mammoth does battle with a Los Angeles city bus is not to be missed! (Location: SF Varley)

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There is a new exhibit in the Children's Display Case, located near the Circulation counter. If your child has a collection he or she would be interested in sharing with the community, please contact Phyllis or call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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Financial Management Workshop for Women: Taking Control—On Thursday, January 12 at 7:00, The Library will present “Taking Control” a Financial Management Workshop for Women. Designed to invoke confidence by providing money management and investment strategies so that you can begin implementing regardless of your age, economic level or financial skill. This seminar will be presented by Richard Jorge, a member of the Financial Planning Association of New York and New Jersey. To register for this free program call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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