2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist
Beat the Winter Blues with a fun new puzzle or board game. The Friends of the Library are hosting a fantastic sale featuring gently used games and puzzles.
Your purchases will support awesome programs and events at East Brunswick Public Library.
Wednesday, January 15, 7:00pm for adults
Bring your own project or use some of our own supplies as we watch together! For this screening, we have wood mandalas to paint.
Registration recommended, but all are welcome!
The Princess Bride (1987) Rated PG. 98 minutes.
What's new at East Brunswick Public Library
White Bird
U.S..2024.120 minutes. Rated PG-13. Historical Drama
After he is expelled from school for bullying, Julian is visited by his grandmother and transformed by the heroic story of her escape from Nazi-occupied France during World War II. This inspirational drama, based on the Wonder novels by R.J. Palacio, reminds us to be brave and choose kind. It stars Helen Mirren, Gillian Anderson, Bryce Gheisar, Ariella Glaser and Orlando Schwerdt.
This film is shown with captions.
Thelma
US. 2024. 98 minutes. Rated PG-13. Action/Comedy.
When 93-year-old Thelma Post is targeted by a telephone scammer, she hunts down the culprit and brings him to justice with the help of her old friend Ben and his fancy scooter. June Squibb, in the first leading film role of her 70-year career, stars in this heartwarming comedy inspired by director Josh Margolin’s own grandmother.
This film is shown with captions.
A Real Pain
US. 2024. 89 minutes. Rated R.
Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. East Brunswick’s own Jesse Eisenberg wrote, directed and stars in this award-winning comic drama with Kieran Culkin.
This film is shown with captions.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Bank of Dave
UK. 2023. 107 minutes. Rated PG-13. Comedy.
Bank of Dave tells the true story of self-made millionaire Dave Fishwick’s fight to set up a community bank in his hometown in Lancashire, England. Although financial authorities have not granted a new bank license for over 150 years, and are not keen to grant one to a van salesman from Burnley, Dave fights for his cause with the help of a London lawyer, a local doctor and rock legends Def Leppard. This heartwarming comedy stars Rory Kinnear.
Conclave
US. 2024. 120 minutes. Rated PG. Thriller.
When the Pope dies suddenly, Thomas Lawrence, Dean of the College of Cardinals, must gather his colleagues from around the world to elect a new religious leader. Surrounded by powerful men with their own ambitions, he uncovers secrets and scandals that complicate the process and threaten the future of the Church. Based on Robert Harris’s 2016 novel, the film stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini.
This film is shown with captions.
Learn how to use Generative AI in this introductory course!
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Registration is required! Visit the information services desk or call 732-390-6767.
Learn how to use Generative AI in this introductory course!
Topics in this course include:
Registration is required! Visit the information services desk or call 732-390-6767.