Saturday, May 19 at 11:00 am
Chase Room
Free admission – Registration is required.
Contact: (973)377-0722 ext 226

We are thrilled to present the Daniel Bennett Group, a wonderful jazz trio from NYC, in concert in the Chase Room on Saturday, May 19 at 11:00 am.

Critically acclaimed New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has recently shared concert stages with national artists like Bill Frisell, Charlie Hunter, Greg Osby, James Carter, Billy Martin (Medeski, Martin & Wood), and David Fiuczynski. Metronome Magazine wrote: “the trio is so in sync with each other that it’s downright mystical.” In 2009, the Daniel Bennett Group released Live at the Theatre, a groundbreaking album that was recorded live during a double bill performance with the Charlie Hunter Trio. The Daniel Bennett Group has been featured on popular radio programs like Harvard University’s Jazz Spectrum (WHRB 95.3FM).

Don’t miss this exciting concert! It’s free and open to the public. Reserve your space today by calling (973) 377-0722 ext 226.

Check on the image below to link directly to our Blogging for Beginners PowerPoint

Sat June 23rd @ 11am – Summer Reading starts

Get ready to dream big! Join us for a HUGE day of festivities to mark the start of SUMMER READING!

We will have LEGO, face painting, prizes, music, and more!

This program allows Madison card holders to borrow museum passes for free admission (with their library cards) to the following museums in the area:

• Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
• Children’s Museum of Manhattan
• Frick Collection
• Grounds for Sculpture
• Guggenheim Museum
• Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
• Montclair Art Museum
• Morris Museum
• Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
• Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
• Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

Visit the Circulation Desk to pick up a pass for the museum of your choice. A $20.00 refundable deposit is required. Museum passes have a 4 day loan period and are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note that museum passes cannot be reserved or renewed. The number of guests allowed free admission varies by museum. Click here to find out more about specific museums.

For a complete printable list of the songs and stories click here (updated as of Mar 20, 2012).

For more information on Early Literacy and what you can do to encourage your child in developing the 5 key skills for early literacy read more here.

For all the information we talked about today – and a few more research tips – Visit our Historical Fiction @ the Library : Research Tips page at http://www.madisonnjlibrary.org/historical-fiction-the-library/

The Hunger Games: the Official Illustrated Movie Companion
By Kate Egan
Teen 791.43

The Hunger Games is now a film and we have just gotten the official movie companion book.  Take a tour behind the scenes with this visual guide full of images, actor interviews, and fascinating background information.  Colorful costumes, scenery, and props are presented in stunning photos.

And don’t forget to check our Fun & Games section on the Children’s page: links to some of your favorite educational games including Thomas, Dora, Sesame Street and more.