Thursday, December 20, 2012

Book and Media Sale


The Friends of the Mount Laurel Library Bargain Book & Media Sale will take place at the Mount Laurel Library from Wednesday, January 23 through Saturday, January 26.  

Members of the Friends are invited to the Preview night on Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:30 p.m. New members are welcome to join then. The sale will be open to the public on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Bag Sale will be held all day on Saturday; the Friends provide the bags. Fill a bag with books for $5.00. 

Hard covers, CDs and audio books are $1.00, DVDs $3.00, and VHSs and paperbacks are $.50. All proceeds benefit the Mount Laurel Library. 

The Friends of the Mount Laurel Library (FOL) is a non-profit group of volunteers dedicated to supporting the Library through fundraising activities and fostering positive relationships through community events and advocacy. Members of the community are encouraged to join the Friends of the Mount Laurel Library. For more information, please visit www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

3 Steps to a Clutter Free New Year

If you crave the peace of mind that comes with being more organized, then this free workshop is for you. Join organizing expert and best-selling author Jamie Novak for a free fun and informative workshop at the Mount Laurel Library on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 2 p.m.

Ms. Novak will reveal her trademark three-step process to cut the clutter for good followed by a question and answer session with a book signing of her newest book Stop Throwing Money Away: turn clutter to cash.

Those overwhelmed by clutter or those who live with someone who has a differing clutter style are encouraged to attend as Novak shares her 18 minute system for success. Also covered will be tips on how to clear the piles of paper, overcome procrastination and maximize small spaces and much more.

Ms. Novak, who is often referred to as The Most Relatable Organizer, has appeared on HGTV, QVC and currently writes a blog for Martha Stewart’s Whole Living. You can print a list of where to donate items or get her free newsletter at www.JamieNovak.com

This program is free and open to all. No registration is needed.

Artists' Circle



The Mount Laurel Library will be hosting its first Artists’ Circle on Monday, January 28 at 7 p.m.   Do you have a passion for art? Do you want to become an artist but have no idea where to start?  Join the Artist's Circle in the Mount Laurel Library!  This is a friendly community where you can meet local artists, share your work, and see free demonstrations from professionals. No prior artistic experience is required. All ages welcome. No registration needed.

Concert: Brian Betz Quartet featuring Denis DiBlasio






Thanks to a generous grant from Wegmans, the library is offering a FREE afternoon of jazz with the Brian Betz Quartet featuring Denis DiBlasio on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 2PM.   This concert is open to the public.  No registration needed.


Brian Betz is a guitarist, composer and educator who resides in the Philadelphia Area. He was a two time winner (2004 and 2007) of the Betty Carter International Jazz Competition and a runner up for the 2006 Henry Mancini Jazz competition.

Baritone saxophonist Denis DiBlasio directs the jazz program at Rowan University. With nine recordings of his own along with published texts, arrangements, and compositions, DiBlasio is known throughout the world.  The quartet will feature guitar, sax, drums and bass.

For more information about these musicians and to listen to samples, visit:

The Library is located at 100 Walt Whitman Avenue in Mount Laurel (next to the post office).  For additional information about this event, call 856-234-7319, ext. 333.


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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Intro to Tai Chi

Join William Ting from Silver Tiger Tai Chi for a FREE Introduction to Tai Chi at Mount Laurel Library on Saturdays January 5, February 2, March 2 and April 6 at 2 p.m..  Tai Chi consists of slow, flowing, meditative movements and is practiced for its health benefits.
All ages welcome. No registration needed.


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Friday, October 19, 2012

Les Paul and Mary Ford Tribute


Thanks to a generous grant from Wegmans, Tom Doyle and Sandy Cory will perform a Les Paul and Mary Ford tribute at Mount Laurel Library on Sunday, November 11 at 2 p.m. This concert is free and open to the public. No registration is needed. 

Tom Doyle and Sandy Cory’s performances have won rave reviews in New York City at the Iridium Club where Les Paul performed for many years. Tom Doyle and Sandy Cory are a magical pair of musicians who combine beautiful vocals and instrumentation in every performance they play.

Intro to Origami


Join origami enthusiast Martie Burton and discover the joy of origami on Tuesday, November 13 from 1-3 p.m. at Mount Laurel Library. Attendees will learn how to make a small gift box, a picture frame, a modular ring decoration and a money fold.  Supplies are provided.  Registration is not required.


Chair Yoga

Free chair yoga classes will be offered at Mount Laurel Library on Thursday, November 8 and Friday, December 28 at 10 a.m. by a certified yoga instructor.

Chair Yoga involves gentle yoga exercises that can be done while seated in or supported by a chair. This class will teach the basics of guided breathing, simple physical stretches, guided relaxation, and meditation. The yoga exercises are safe and accessible for all ages.  No registration is needed.


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Coffee: Should it be your mug of choice?


Join Sharese Porter, Senior Program Coordinator for the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Burlington County Family & Community Health Sciences (FCHS), for a program with Starbucks coffee samples, nutritional information, recipes and fun on Friday, November 30 at 1: 30 p.m. at Mount Laurel Library.  No registration is required.

To drink or not to drink, that is the question when it comes to coffee.  Often given a bad rap, coffee has undergone intense research and the findings may change the way you look at your morning mug.  Learn about the research and how to make the perfect cup.  A beautiful booklet of coffee recipes as well as samples of Starbucks coffee will be included.  Thank you to Starbucks in Centerton Square for providing refreshments.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Library Director Thanks Friends - Letter to Editor



Dear Editor,

October 21-27, 2012, is National Friends of Libraries week making it a good time to
publicly thank the Friends of the Mount Laurel Library who contribute so much of their time and expertise to significantly enhance our services. 

This year, our Friends group paid to establish the Museum Pass program and paid for ten new computer workstations, two new children’s computer tables and eight new chairs , four new computer workstations for children, and book shelving for the teen area as well as provided new materials for the Book Express collection.

I know that the Mount Laurel Library is a source of pride for our community.  Our Friends group is a source of pride as well.  I hope this week everyone will call the library to find out how they can join and support this outstanding group.

Sincerely,

Kathy Schalk-Greene
Mount Laurel Library Director

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Financial Workshops

The Mount Laurel Library will be hosting a series of interactive financial workshops with Carole Glade in October and November. These workshops are free and open to the public. No registration is needed. Carole Glade is a financial educator and works with the Office of Professional and Continuing Education at Rutgers University.

Getting Started as an Investor
Monday, October 29 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn how to find money to invest, your investment options, and assessing risk tolerance.

Investment Options
Wednesday, November 7 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn the differences between stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, liquidity, and basic tax deferred options.

            Protecting your Investments
Wednesday, November 28 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn about diversification, asset allocation, and avoiding investment frauds.

Thanks to a partnership with Burlington County Library System, the Mount Laurel Library will be offering daytime webinar screenings as well on the following topics:

Getting Your Finances in Order
Tuesday, November 27 10-11 a.m.
This webinar presents strategies and ideas for managing credit and reducing debt. Topics covered include: the costs and benefits of credit, ordering a free credit report, credit scores, and the impact of debt on saving and investing.

Understanding Your Net Worth
Thursday, November 29 10-11 a.m.
This webinar explains assets, liabilities, and net worth. Topics covered include: the three keys to investing, determining assets and liabilities, tracking and managing assets and debts, and net worth fluctuations.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

SaraLee Pindar Photography Exhibit

Mount Laurel Library will be hosting a photography exhibit by SaraLee Pindar from Friday, November 2 to Saturday, December 29.  A “Meet the Artist” reception will be held on Sunday, December 16 at 3 p.m.  Light refreshments will be provided.  All are welcome.

SaraLee Pindar is an award-winning photographer whose work has been described by one juror as “going beyond photography.”   Since she began showing her work six years ago, her photographs have been juried into 37 shows and received ten prizes.   

Ms. Pindar says that she learned composition and color from her mother, a Philadelphia artist whose paintings were exhibited at the Art Museum, Academy of Fine Arts and the Art Alliance.  From the time she was a child she was taught to “see pictures” within scenes.  Through her photos she tries to draw the viewers’ eyes and minds into a contemplative environment. 

All items are for sale. Contact the artist at photosbypindar@comcast.net for more information.

Monday, October 1, 2012

Girl Scouts to Collect Batteries at Mount Laurel Green Fair




Girl Scout Troop 23463 will be collecting household batteries for recycling at the Mount Laurel Green Fair on October 7 at the Mount Laurel Library. Come to the Green Fair, learn how to help keep our planet cleaner and your garden healthier, and clear out all those used batteries too! If you miss the event, a recycling box will be in Library lobby.

Mount Laurel Library along with the Mount Laurel Green Team will be hosting a fun-filled afternoon of FREE environmentally themed events, demos, music and fun for all ages on Sunday, October 7, 2012 from noon to 4 p.m.  The celebration includes demonstrations, animals, musical instrument making and gardening advice from Mike McGrath!

Special guest Mike McGrath from WHYY's You Bet Your Garden will give two talks to help with gardens:

1 p.m. CORRECT composting and mulch making
3 p.m.  Fall planting tips and tricks (pansies and garlic and bulbs; oh my!)

The kids can listen to frogs, meet some feathery friends, attend a magic show and make a musical instrument out of discarded materials. 

There truly is something for everyone.  Please join us for this event.  No registration needed. Event will move inside if the weather is inclement.


Thursday, September 27, 2012

Book and Media Sale

The Friends of the Mount Laurel Library Bargain Book & Media Sale will take place at the Mount Laurel Library from Wednesday, October 24 through Saturday, October 27.  Members of the Friends are invited to the Preview night on Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:30 p.m.  New members are welcome to join then. The sale will be open to the public on Thursday from 12:00 – 8:30 p.m., Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Due to popular demand the Bag Sale will be held all day on Saturday; the Friends provide the bags. Fill a bag with books for $5.00.  Hard covers, VHS tapes, and audio books are $1.00, DVDs $3.00, and paperbacks $.50. All proceeds benefit the Mount Laurel Library.

 
The Friends of the Mount Laurel Library (FOL) is a non-profit group of volunteers dedicated to supporting the Library through fundraising activities and fostering positive relationships through community events and advocacy. Members of the community are encouraged to join the Friends of the Mount Laurel Library. For more information, please visit www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us.

Friday, September 21, 2012

John Clark’s Little Big Band




   
Thanks to a generous grant from Wegmans, John Clark’s Little Big Band will perform the swinging jazz sounds of the world’s most popular standards as well as beloved Big Band songs at Mount Laurel Library on Sunday, October 14 at 2 p.m.  This concert is free and open to the public.  No registration is needed.   

Musicians in this 7 piece band have worked and toured with some of the greatest talent in the world including: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, The Four Freshmen and many, many others. They are joined by the talented vocalist, Paula Johns.

The Mount Laurel Library has a concert every month on the second Sunday of the month.  In November Tom Doyle and Sandy Cory will perform a Les Paul and Mary Ford tribute on Sunday, November 11 at 2 p.m.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Biblioburro: The Donkey Library Film Showing


Mount Laurel Library will show the documentary Biblioburro: The Donkey Library describes Luis Soriano’s efforts to bring books to poor children in Columbia by way of two donkeys on Friday, September 14 at 2 p.m. The public is invited to this admission-free event.  No registration is required.

Carlos Rendón Zipagauta’s documentary, Biblioburro: The Donkey Library, tells the story of 39-year-old Soriano and his traveling library from the point of view of the man himself and, one might say, his two hardworking burros. The film rides along with Soriano on one of his arduous weekend rounds and discovers a world of dense tropical beauty, nearly impassible trails, dangers both natural (snakes, swollen streams) and human (guerillas, bandits), open-air classrooms and, most wonderfully, a thirst for reading and knowledge. But Biblioburro is also a portrait of Soriano — an unassuming, small-town elementary school teacher who not only had a great idea, but has been acting on it every weekend for over a decade.

“I thought this would be a magnificent story to tell, for what it says about human goodness and inventiveness and for what it reveals about the dignity of the Colombian people, especially the poorest among them.”  — Carlos Rendón Zipagauta, Filmmaker

This event is a collaboration with POV, the award-winning independent non-fiction film series on PBS www.pbs.org/pov  (60 minutes). 


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Flowers and Beyond: painting and photography exhibit


Mount Laurel Library will be hosting a photography and painting exhibit by Mount Laurel resident Joey G. from Tuesday, September 4, 2012 – Monday, October 29, 2012.  A “Meet the Artist” reception will be held on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 3 p.m.  Light refreshments will be provided.

Joey G. studied film, worked as a photographer and created in polymer but was inspired to try her hand at painting after photographing flowers she found beautiful and unique. Her goal is to create works like herself bold, colorful, a bit odd but amusing.

All items are for sale. Contact the artist at jaguarjg1@gmail.com for more information. 10% of the sales will be donated to charity.


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Friday, August 17, 2012

Intro to Tai Chi

Join William Ting from Silver Tiger Tai Chi for a FREE Introduction to Tai Chi on Saturdays Sept 1, Oct 6, and Dec 1 at 2 p.m..  Tai Chi consists of slow, flowing, meditative movements and is practiced for its health benefits.

All ages welcome. No registration needed.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Pete Gumbo and the Storyville Ramblers


Thanks to a generous grant from Wegmans, Pete Gumbo and the Storyville Ramblers will perform the classic sounds of vintage New Orleans rhythm and blues at Mount Laurel Library on Sunday, September 9 at 2 p.m. This concert is free and open to the public. No registration is needed. 

Featuring Pete Gumbo on piano and vocals, Bob Holden on drums and Darryl Ray Jenkins on tenor sax, the Ramblers play irresistible New Orleans gems from music legends such as Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Dr. John and Huey Smith, and more. Wear your dancing shoes. You just might want to jump up and move your feet to the funky beat!

The Mount Laurel Library has a concert every month on the second Sunday of the month. Next month John Clark’s Little Big Band will be performing big band and swing music on Sunday, October 14 at 2 p.m.

Monday, August 13, 2012


Community Yard Sale
                      
The Friends of Mount Laurel Library will be hosting a community yard sale on Sunday, September 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the library’s parking lot.  (Rain date is Sunday, September 30.)  Vendors are welcome.  Spaces are $20 each and can be purchased at the circulation desk at the library.

Parking for the yard sale will be available across the street from the library.  There will be a food truck on the premises.  This event is sponsored by the Friends of Mount Laurel Library.


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Edible Book Contest

Mount Laurel Library is proud to announce our third annual Edible Book Contest to be held on Sunday, September 30th from 12-3 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library.

All are invited to use a love of literature and the culinary arts to create an edible book.  The creation can look like a book, allude to a book’s title, refer to a book’s content, or even involve a witty book pun. 

Participants should register their entry by September 28 by calling the library or visiting the library’s online Events Calendar.  On the day of the contest, entries should be dropped off between 12 - 12:45 p.m.  A reception and voting on the entries will take place between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., and the winners will be announced at 3 p.m.  Prizes will be awarded for the following categories:  

Crowd Favorite
Most Creative Concept/Original Idea
Most Likely to Be Devoured/Tastiest Looking
Children 12 & Under

Not interested in creating an entry, but eager to be part of the fun?  Come enjoy the reception and viewing of entries, and vote for your favorite.  Light refreshments will be served.

Interested in seeing last year’s edible books?  You can see all the entries on Flickr:  

http://www.tinyurl.com/MLediblebook

Mount Laurel Library is located at 100 Walt Whitman Avenue in Mount Laurel (next to the post office).  For additional information, call 856-234-7319, ext. 314.   

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Zumba classes


Join Zumba fitness instructor Martini Dowling for a FREE Zumba fitness class at Mount Laurel Library on the first Saturdays of the month (Sept 1, Oct 6, Nov 3 and Dec 1) at 11:45 a.m.  Do a little sweating, burn a few calories and have some fun. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Bring along water. No registration needed.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Robert Lipartito Art Exhibit


Mount Laurel, June 19, 2012: 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

Mount Laurel Library will be hosting a display of Robert Lipartito's art from Sunday, July 1, through Friday, August 31, 2012. The display is free and open to the public.

Robert Lipartito has studied art in Philadelphia at the Fleisher Art Memorial and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (Continuing Education Division). Mr. Lipartito works in a variety of 2D media including oils, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, etching, and lithography. 

His work has been shown at the Reading (PA) Public Museum, The GoggleWorks Center for the Arts (Reading), the Philadelphia Sketch Club, the Da Vinci Art Alliance (Philadelphia), the Perkins Center for the Arts (Moorestown), the Center for the Arts in Southern New Jersey (Marlton), Hopkins House Gallery (Haddon Township), and the offices of the Philadelphia Foundation. He has given solo exhibitions of his lithographs at the Fleisher Art Memorial and at the Collingswood, NJ 2nd Saturday Arts Night.

All items on display are for sale. Interested persons can contact Mr. Lipartito at 856-669-8800 or rlipartito@verizon.net.

Mount Laurel Library is located at 100 Walt Whitman Avenue next to the post office. For more information, call 856-234-7319x314.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Music of Versailles – a lecture




Mount Laurel, June 18, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

Catherine Sprague will be at Mount Laurel Library on Sunday, July 8 at 2 p.m. to present a history of the Palace of Versailles and the music composed and performed there. The lecture will cover music created from approximately 1623 through the French Revolution. No registration is needed.

Originally begun in 1623 as a hunting lodge by Louis XIII, Versailles soon evolved into the prestigious palace of the “Sun King” that was widely imitated throughout Europe. Entertainment and music were closely intertwined with life at Versailles, with more than 150 musicians attached to the King’s service. The lecture will be enhanced by video and audio clips of the music and art of the era.

Sonoma Sound at Laurel Acres Park


 

Mount Laurel, June 18, 2012: 

For Immediate Release:

Thanks to a generous grant from Wegmans, Sonoma Sound will perform at Laurel Acres Park in Mount Laurel on Friday, July 13 from 6-7:30 p.m to kick off the Mount Laurel Township Summer Concert Series.  This concert is free and open to the public.  It is provided by Mount Laurel Township in partnership with Mount Laurel Library.

Sonoma Sound is a sonic tapestry of original roots music with threads of Americana, Blues, Folk, Jazz, Latin and Reggae rhythms that blur the lines of musical category.  More information about the band can be found at http://www.reverbnation.com/sonomasound

Laurel Acres Park is located at 1045 South Church Street.  In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Mount Laurel Community Center (100 Mount Laurel Road.) 

Ballroom Dancing Lessons



Mount Laurel, June 18, 2012


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Free ballroom dancing lessons will be offered at Mount Laurel Library on Thursday nights from 7-8 p.m. from July 12 to August 16 (no class on July 26) .  Diane Alcavich from Dances By Diane will be instructing beginners in the basic techniques of several classic dances including 
July 12 - waltz
July 19 - fox trot
no class July 26
August 2 - cha-cha 
August 9 - jitterbug
August 16 - nightclub two step.   

No partner or experience needed!  This program is open to the public and no registration is required.  Simply stop by the library and learn how to dance the night away!  

Since different steps will be taught each week, there is no need to commit to attending all of the sessions.  Just drop in when you can. 

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Crafters Wanted For Upcoming Craft Fair

May 15, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

 
Mount Laurel, NJ --The Friends of the Mt. Laurel Library is seeking crafters for its upcoming Craft Fair, scheduled for June 24th (rain date July 1st) at the Mount Laurel Library. Spaces are available for $25 each; tables are not provided. 

The Craft Fair will be open to the public from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Crafters with reservations will be able to access their spaces at 7:30 a.m. for set up; unreserved spaces will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis after 8:30 a.m. the day of the Fair. 

For more information, please visit the Friends of Mount Laurel Library website www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us/friends or contact Janet Kelleher at 856.608.1436. To register for the Craft Fair, please visit the library. The Mount Laurel Library is located at 100 Walt Whitman Drive, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054. 

The Friends of the Mount Laurel Library (FOL) is a non-profit group of volunteers dedicated to supporting the Library through fundraising activities and fostering positive relationships through community events and advocacy. Members of the community are encouraged to join the Friends of the Mount Laurel Library. For more information, please visit http://www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us/.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012

Functional Food series at Mount Laurel Library

 
Mount Laurel, May 8, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Join Sharese Porter, Senior Program Coordinator for the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Burlington County Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS), for a program with food, nutritional information, recipes and fun!
No registration is required.

Berries and You: Perfect Together
Friday, June 16 1:30PM

Explore the health benefits of berries with a focus on the berries of New Jersey. Tasting and a beautiful booklet of berry recipes will be included.

Is Chocolate the New Health Food?
Friday, June 29 1:30PM
Learn about the "food of the gods" in this informative program. Attendees will explore not only the possible health benefits of chocolate, but the past, present and future of chocolate. Recipes and tastings will be included.

           
Mount Laurel Library is located at 100 Walt Whitman Avenue (next to the Post Office) in Mount Laurel, NJ.  For more information, call the Library at 856-234-7319 ext 333 or visit us at www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us.

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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Environmental Discussion series

Mount Laurel, May 3, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Ed Cohen, Chairman of Mount Laurel Green Team, will provide information and lead discussion on Green Topics at Mount Laurel Library on Saturdays, June 9 and 30 at 10 a.m.  All are welcome to join the conversation!   No registration is needed.

The Power is Yours: NJ Energy Choices
Saturday,  June 9 10 a.m.

Learn about NJ energy generation and choices we must make to meet future needs.
How is our electrical power generated in NJ?  How is that power used (e.g., heating,         cooling, lighting, manufacturing)?  What are the pros and cons of coal, gas, nuclear, and renewable power generation?  What is fracking?   What is an ecological footprint and why does it matter?

Climate Change without the Hype
Saturday,  June 30 10AM

The public is exposed to an enormous amount of conflicting information on climate change. Learn the basic facts about climate change, including what science can tell us, what is still unknown, and some popular misconceptions. This interactive talk encourages discussion and education.
   
Mount Laurel Library is located at 100 Walt Whitman Avenue (next to the Post Office) in Mount Laurel, NJ.  For more information, call the Library at 856-234-7319 ext 333 or visit us at www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us.

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Craft Fair

Mount Laurel, August 25, 2012 

The Friends of the Mount Laurel Library will be holding a Community Craft Fair on Sunday, June 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mount Laurel Library.  (Rain date is Sunday, July 1.)  Vendors are welcome.  The spaces are $25 each and can be purchased in advance at the library.  All funds raised at the craft fair benefit the Mount Laurel Library.  More information can be found at the library or on the Friends of Mount Laurel Library website www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us/friends



Mount Laurel Library is located at 100 Walt Whitman Avenue (next to the Post Office) in Mount Laurel, NJ.  For more information, call the Library at 856-234-7319 ext 333 or visit us at www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us.



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Friday, April 20, 2012

Russian Romantic Flute and Piano Recital



Mount Laurel, April 20, 2012:

For Immediate Release:

Come enjoy a recital of Russian Romantic music with flutist Inna Gilmore and pianist Elizaveta Kopelman on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Mount Laurel Library. The two will perform pieces by Rachmaninov, Valisenko and Lyadov. This concert is open to the public. No registration needed.

Inna Gilmore, who graduated with honors from the Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory, has won international performance competitions in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Boston and New York City and made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2008.

“The momentum never decreased, and the audience didn't decrease either,
as they stayed and begged for more.” Anthony Aibel, New York Concert
Review (review of Inna Gilmore’s Carnegie Hall debut in 2008.)

Elizaveta Kopelman was born in Moscow and won the prestigious Young Concert Artist Trust Competition in London in 1995. Since then she has appeared as a soloist throughout the UK, Europe, USA, South America and the Middle East and has performed with such orchestras as the London Philharmonic, London Chamber Orchestra and New York Chamber Symphony.

For more information, visit http://www.innagilmore.com/

This concert is part of the Second Sunday Concert series offered at the Mount Laurel Library in partnership with the Mount Laurel township thanks to a generous gift from Wegmans. Concerts are held every month. All are welcome to attend.

The Library is located at 100 Walt Whitman Avenue in Mount Laurel (next to the post office). For additional information about this event, call 856-234-7319, ext. 333.


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