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7:00 PM
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Option Green 2021: Sustainable Agriculture Projects in Zimbabwe
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Contact: http://ebpl.org/optiongreen
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“Sustainable Agriculture Projects in Zimbabwe” with Tait Chirenje, Professor of Environmental Science & Sustainability, Stockton University
Climate change is wreaking havoc in the lives of rural farmers in Zimbabwe, often leading to poor or no harvests in back to back seasons. This talk will focus on results from a four-year effort to help rural farmers transition from vulnerable large-scale field based agricultural practices like corn/soybean growing to small-scale controlled environment system like shed-grown mushroom and hydroponics. The talk will cover how the development of a demonstration center helped provide incentives for local farmers and international experiences for Dr. Chirenje’s university students.
To register, click here!
Tait Chirenje holds a PhD in Trace Metal Biogeochemistry from the University of Florida (Florida), an MS in Earth Science from the University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada) and a BS from the University of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe).
Dr. Chirenje works in the area of aquatic chemistry, brownfields assessment and redevelopment and the urban geochemistry of trace elements. He has worked on baseline studies of trace elements in both urban and rural areas of Florida and performed geochemical characterization of water bodies including Hammonton Lake, the Delaware River, Crosswicks Creek and the Great Egg harbor River. Dr. Chirenje currently runs the Stockton University Environmental Internship Program (SUEIP) and he and his team of 10 students and four scientists help the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMAVA)’s Environmental Monitoring Bureau (EMB) meet environmental compliance at their 27 sites in the state of New Jersey. He also advises local communities on stormwater quality and watershed management projects.
Professor Chirenje teaches courses in the field of environmental chemistry, including water chemistry, environmental remediation and biotechnology, environmental toxicology and environmental pollution and regulation. He also teaches and engages students in international sustainable development projects in Zimbabwe, Ecuador and Brazil.
This event is sponsored by the East Brunswick Public Library and the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission, and funded by the American Library Association's, "Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change" pilot program.
Option Green 2021 Program Community Partners
- Highland Park Public Library
- Matawan-Aberdeen Library
- New Brunswick Free Public Library
- North Brunswick Library
- Old Bridge Public Library
- Plainsboro Public Library
- South Brunswick Public Library
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Location: Virtual
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Thursday February 11, 2021
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10:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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Virtual English Conversation Group
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Contact: Information Services 732-329-4000 x7286 info@sbpl.info
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Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Practice the ins and outs of spoken English and "dive into" American English grammatical trickery. All are welcome! Registration required, instruction on how to attend will be emailed to you.
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Location: Virtual
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Saturday February 13, 2021
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2:00 PM
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3:30 PM
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Take & Make Teen Craft
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Contact: Saleena Davidson teens@sbpl.info
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Being unable to meet in person is no reason we can't all have fun doing stuff together! The Teen Department has set up take & make craft kits where we will provide the supplies and then do the craft all together. We have a limited number of kits, and interested teens MUST register via email. Once you're confirmed, you can come pick up your assigned kit from our Teen Craft Crate in the library lobby. Everyone is encouraged to do the craft/project together live on zoom with the provided materials (anything needed but not supplied will be clearly noted in the make and take supply bag).
Email is teens@sbpl.info
Event courtesy of Friends of Library
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Location: Virtual
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Tuesday February 16, 2021
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7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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Teen Virtual Trivia Night/ Digital Escape Room (Gr 6-12)
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Contact: Saleena Davidson teens@sbpl.info
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Calling all 6th -12th graders! Come hang with your friends as you show off your random trivia knowledge, compete on Jackbox, or time your ability to breakout of virtual escape rooms. To register, sign up on the South Brunswick Publilc Library teen calendar and we will send you the meeting log-in information before the event, or join our SBPLTeens discord account and get the link that way.
Event courtesy of Friends of Library
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Location: Virtual
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There are many spaces available.
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Wednesday February 17, 2021
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7:00 PM
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8:30 PM
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Stunning Spring Perennials
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Are you already looking forward to Spring when you can get back in the garden or would you like to just see some beautiful flowers again? We have just the thing to beat the winter blues. Whether you garden in sun or shade, there are many lovely spring perennials that will add colorful flowers and interesting foliage to your early spring garden. Come to this free virtual program by to learn about our expert Joan Butler's favorites and how to combine them for best effect in the garden!
Speaker Bio: Joan Butler has been an enthusiastic gardener and plant collector for over 35 years, and believes gardens should invite you to linger in the world outside your door. The gardens on her half-acre suburban property have been included on several garden tours and feature exciting plant combinations, dramatic horticultural specimens, and extensive collections of native plants, hosta and epimedium. Joan has a deep and fundamental interest in the natural world. She holds a BA in Geology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Certificate in Landscape Management from UMass Extension Green School. She is a Master Gardener, a horticulturist at Weston Nurseries, and is a past Chairman of the Massachusetts Landscape Design Council. She is a member of the Garden Consultants Council, the New England Hosta Society and is an accredited Flower Show Judge. Joan has presented programs at flower shows in Massachusetts and Connecticut, and at numerous garden clubs, horticultural societies and professional organizations.
The program will be conducted virtually on Zoom. Register below with your name, email address and phone number and instructions as to how to connect with Zoom will be sent to all who are registered with an accurate email account. A reminder will be sent to early registrants several days before the start of the program and a final reminder will be sent to everyone once registration closes at 6:15 on Wednesday, February 17. If you have not received your Zoom invitation by 6:30 on the evening of the event, please check your SPAM folder.
Funding for this program generousy provided by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library. Thank you for supporting the Friends and shopping at the Book Sales.
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Location: Virtual
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There are many spaces available.
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Thursday February 18, 2021
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10:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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Virtual English Conversation Group
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Contact: Information Services 732-329-4000 x7286 info@sbpl.info
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Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Practice the ins and outs of spoken English and "dive into" American English grammatical trickery. All are welcome! Registration required, instruction on how to attend will be emailed to you.
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Location: Virtual
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Sunday February 21, 2021
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2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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What is it Worth Friends Antiques Appraisal Day
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Join the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library today for the first ever Antiques Appraisal Day - What's It Worth? membership event.
As a perk for being a member of the Friends this year, there will be a virtual appraisal day on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Michael Ivankowich, Antiques and Collectables appraiser, will offer information about collecting antiques an will give a verbal appraisals of items shown by members of the audience. Search for hidden treasures in your home and bring them to the event to be appaised. Limit one item each for the first 25 people who register. All others can watch and learn.
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Location: Virtual
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3:30 PM
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3:30 PM
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Take & Make Teen Craft
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Contact: Saleena Davidson teens@sbpl.info
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Being unable to meet in person is no reason we can't all have fun doing stuff together! The Teen Department has set up take & make craft kits where we will provide the supplies and then do the craft all together. We have a limited number of kits, and interested teens MUST register via email. Once you're confirmed, you can come pick up your assigned kit from our Teen Craft Crate in the library lobby. Everyone is encouraged to do the craft/project together live on zoom with the provided materials (anything needed but not supplied will be clearly noted in the make and take supply bag).
Email is teens@sbpl.info
Event courtesy of Friends of Library
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Location: Virtual
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Tuesday February 23, 2021
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7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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Teen Virtual Trivia Night Grades 6-12
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Contact: Saleena Davidson teens@sbpl.info
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Sixth to twelfth graders come show off your random trivia knowledge and hang with your friends at our virtual trivia night! To register, sign up on the South Brunswick Publilc Library teen calendar and we will send you the meeting log-in information to join before the event; or join our SBPLTeens discord account and get the link that way.
Event courtesy of Friends of Library
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Location: Virtual
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There are many spaces available.
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Thursday February 25, 2021
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10:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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Virtual English Conversation Group
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Contact: Information Services 732-329-4000 x7286 info@sbpl.info
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Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Practice the ins and outs of spoken English and "dive into" American English grammatical trickery. All are welcome! Registration required, instruction on how to attend will be emailed to you.
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Location: Virtual
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Sunday February 28, 2021
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3:15 PM
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5:00 PM
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FBLA YOUTH ONLINE DEBATE CLUB teen-led (Gr 6-10)
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Contact: teen department teens@sbpl.info
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Need to improve your public speaking skills? Like arguing? Care about issues big or small? See yourself as a future leader in business? Want to hang out online with like-minded teens?
Here's a chance to be part of the SBPL Debate Team, show your passion, and share your knowledge on a wide variety of topics, while having some fun with friends. Club created and led by SBPL Teen EVA member. Email teens@sbpl.info with subject heading: Debate Club to register. Include your full name and grade level. Login details will be sent out on the date.
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Location: Virtual
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Tuesday March 2, 2021
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7:00 PM
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Teen Virtual Trivia Night/ Digital Escape Room (Gr 6-12)
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Contact: Saleena Davidson teens@sbpl.info
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6th-12th graders, come hang with your friends as you show off your random trivia knowledge, compete on Jackbox, or time your ability to breakout of virtual escape rooms. To register, sign up on the South Brunswick Publilc Library teen calendar and we will send you the meeting log-in information before the event, or join our SBPLTeens discord account and get the link that way.
Event courtesy of Friends of Library
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Location: Virtual
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Registration will begin on
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM
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