March 2024

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Friday, March 16:30—8:30 PMMeeting Room
Teen Space/ Lower Level

Friends Library Mini Golf - ADULTS ONLY

Friends Library Mini Golf - ADULTS ONLYLibrary Mini Golf-  ADULTS ONLY! Sponsored by Friends of the Fort Lee Public Library Play holes of mini golf inside the library & help us raise money for the 1919 Campaign!TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 AT 9AM  Online Ticket Sale Only.…Learn More
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Saturday, March 210:00 AM—3:00 PMMeeting Room
Teen Space/ Lower Level

Friends of the &Library Mini Golf - All Ages

Friends of the &Library Mini Golf - All AgesLibrary Mini Golf- All ages welcome! Sponsored by Friends of the Fort Lee Public LibraryPlay holes of golf inside the library & help us raise money for the 1919 Campaign!Saturday, March 2 - 10am-3pm (Last entry 2:30pm)TICKETS:Purchase tickets in cash at the door$5 per person; free for ages 2 and underTeen hour: 2-3pm, $1 per personEnter our free books raffle after the 18th hole!  Winners announced at 3pm.
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Monday, March 410:00—11:30 AMRichard A. Nest Adult Activity Center (Senior Center)319 Main St, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024

Mah Jongg Practice Sessions

Play with other Mah-Jongg players - all levels welcome! Some experience/basic knowledge of the game required. With Reference Librarian Grant. Fort Lee Cardholders. Registration Required.

Monday, March 43:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room

Kids Storytime

Kids StorytimeRegistration for storytimes begins on January 22nd. Storytime for children ages 3 -6 years old. Join us in-person for an interactive Storytime as we read stories, sing songs and more for you and your child. Fort Lee Library Cardholders Only. Registration required.…Learn More

Monday, March 46:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room

Movie Monday

Movie MondayJoin us for a snack and a movie. A League of Their Own| 1992 | 2hr 8min | PG
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Tuesday, March 510:30—11:15 AMMeeting Room

Toddler Storytime

Toddler StorytimeRegistration for storytimes begins on January 22nd. Storytime for children ages 18 - 36 months. Join us in-person for an interactive Storytime as we read stories, sing songs and more for you and your child. Please be aware, in order to maintain the quality of our enriching storytimes, space is limited and registration is required to attend.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 52:00—3:00 PMConference Room

Intro to Computers and Windows

Intro to Computers and WindowsLearn the basics of computers and the Windows operating system in this eight week course. Participants will learn everything from the basics of how to turn your computer on, to how to navigate through your files.  Registration and eight week commitment required.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 53:30—5:30 PMMeeting Room

Teen Chess Tournament

Teen Chess TournamentShow off your chess skills in this tournament.   All levels are welcome.    For teens in 7th-12th grades.

Tuesday, March 54:00—6:00 PMChildrens Room
Teen Space/ Lower Level

Drop-In Homework Help

Teen volunteers will be on hand to help students in grades K-5 with their homework. First come, first served. Check in at the childrens desk to see if volunteers are available. For students in Kindergarten to 5th grade.

Tuesday, March 57:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room

Yarn Slingers

Yarn SlingersKnit? Crochet? Needlepoint? Bring your needles, yarn, or thread, and exchange purls of wisdom!

Tuesday, March 57:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Chinese Book Club 中文读者会

Chinese Book Club 中文读者会With Reference Librarian Grant. Story of Aunty Duohe/ 小姨多鹤/AU:Yan, Geling/严歌苓…Learn More
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Wednesday, March 610:30—11:00 AMMeeting Room

Baby Storytime

Baby StorytimeRegistration for storytimes begins on January 22nd. Storytime for children ages 0-18 months.  Join us in-person for an interactive Storytime as we read stories, sing songs and more for you and your child. Please be aware, in order to maintain the quality of our enriching storytimes, space is limited and registration is required to attend.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 62:00—3:00 PMGlass Meeting Room

Intro to Internet and Email

Intro to Internet and EmailIn this eight week course you will learn all about the internet and email. Students enrolled will learn about how to surf the web safely, as well as how to use their email address. Registration and eight week commitment required.   For patrons, ages 18 and older.

Wednesday, March 67:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room

Creative Writing and Journaling

Creative Writing and JournalingUnstick that sticky writer's block, get started on your next memoir, novel, or short story, or just take an hour to unwind and write! For adult patrons 18 and older.  
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Thursday, March 710:00—11:30 AMMeeting Room

Minhwa Art

Minhwa ArtLearn Minhwa art (Korean folk art) over the course of three sessions with instructor Youngmi! No experience required and all supplies provided.  "Minhwa (Traditional folk art), an artistic style that reflects the lives and spirits of Korean people, became widely popular during the 19th and 20th centuries.…Learn More

Thursday, March 72:00—3:00 PMRichard A. Nest Adult Activity Center (Senior Center)319 Main St, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024

Millionaires Row on the Palisades: A Glimpse of the Gilded "Edge" (Senior Center)

Millionaires Row on the Palisades: A Glimpse of the Gilded "Edge" (Senior Center)Artists, captains of industry, showmen - all were among the men and women who, from the time of the Civil War through the Great Depression, had unique and often lavish homes built upon the precipices of the New Jersey Palisades. Using newly discovered letters and diaries they have transcribed from the Miles family, historical interpreters Eric Nelsen and Francesca Costa bring the story of the grand estates - and the families and servants who lived at them - into vibrant focus.…Learn More

Thursday, March 73:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room

The Fifth Quarter by Mike Dawson Book Discussion

The Fifth Quarter by Mike Dawson Book DiscussionGet ready to hit the court with this heartfelt, sporty, graphic novel, the first in Mike Dawson's middle-grade duology about a girl who deals with her insecurities through her love of basketball. Will her drive allow her to find true courage both on the court, in school, and at home? Join us for a special book club where we will read Mike Dawson’s graphic novel The Fifth Quarter.…Learn More

Thursday, March 74:00—5:00 PMConference Room

Drop-In Computer Labs

Drop-In Computer LabsTechnology assistance by staff and volunteers. Bring in your own device (phone, tablet, laptop) or use one of the Library’s laptops to learn the basics of email, downloading ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more.  For Fort Lee Cardholders.
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Friday, March 811:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting Room

Healthy Teeth Healthy Kids!

Join Dr. Sol Han from Smilee Pediatric Dentistry as she teaches toddlers how to brush their teeth and the importance of keeping our teeth clean through interactive activities and demonstrations. Fort Lee Library Cardholders only. Registration required.…Learn More

Friday, March 83:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room

Teen After School Gaming

Bring your friends and kick off the weekend with all types of games. Play with the library’s Nintendo switch or any of our tabletop games. For 7th-12th grades.  

Friday, March 83:30—4:30 PMConference Room

POSTPONED: Little Readers Book Club

POSTPONED: Little Readers Book ClubJoin Miss Arlinda as we read some of the Library’s favorites!Fort Lee Library cardholders only. Registration required. For ages 5 to 9 years old. (This occurance has been postponed. Please contact Arlinda for more details. )
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Saturday, March 911:00 AM—12:00 PMThe Barrymore Film Center153 Main St, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024

An Irish Celebration (at the Barrymore Film Center)

An Irish Celebration (at the Barrymore Film Center)Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Culture, and just have a grand time with Irish music and dancing! Welcoming back the Ridgewood Irish Dancers, this time at the Barrymore Film Center! *The Barrymore Film Center offers parking behind the building on Center Road.

Saturday, March 92:00—3:00 PMMeeting Room

Mike Kelly: Journalist & Author

Mike Kelly: Journalist & AuthorMike Kelly is an award-winning columnist for The (Bergen) Record of New Jersey and the author of three critically acclaimed non-fiction books. He has reported from almost every corner of N. J. and the globe, including Iraq, Africa, Cuba, Malaysia, Israel (the West Bank and Gaza) and Northern Ireland.…Learn More
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Monday, March 1110:00—11:30 AMRichard A. Nest Adult Activity Center (Senior Center)319 Main St, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024

Mah Jongg Practice Sessions

Play with other Mah-Jongg players - all levels welcome! Some experience/basic knowledge of the game required. With Reference Librarian Grant. Fort Lee Cardholders. Registration Required.

Monday, March 113:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room

Kids Storytime

Kids StorytimeRegistration for storytimes begins on January 22nd. Storytime for children ages 3 -6 years old. Join us in-person for an interactive Storytime as we read stories, sing songs and more for you and your child. Fort Lee Library Cardholders Only. Registration required.…Learn More

Monday, March 117:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room

Between The Covers

Between The CoversWith Library Director Chris. March: Book of Charlie by David Von Drehle
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Tuesday, March 1210:30—11:15 AMMeeting Room

Toddler Storytime

Toddler StorytimeRegistration for storytimes begins on January 22nd. Storytime for children ages 18 - 36 months. Join us in-person for an interactive Storytime as we read stories, sing songs and more for you and your child. Please be aware, in order to maintain the quality of our enriching storytimes, space is limited and registration is required to attend.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 123:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room

International Taste Test

International Taste TestJoin us to taste some snacks from around the world.  For grades 7-12.

Tuesday, March 124:00—6:00 PMChildrens Room
Teen Space/ Lower Level

Drop-In Homework Help

Teen volunteers will be on hand to help students in grades K-5 with their homework. First come, first served. Check in at the childrens desk to see if volunteers are available. For students in Kindergarten to 5th grade.

Tuesday, March 127:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room

Yarn Slingers

Yarn SlingersKnit? Crochet? Needlepoint? Bring your needles, yarn, or thread, and exchange purls of wisdom!
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Wednesday, March 1310:30—11:00 AMMeeting Room

Baby Storytime

Baby StorytimeRegistration for storytimes begins on January 22nd. Storytime for children ages 0-18 months.  Join us in-person for an interactive Storytime as we read stories, sing songs and more for you and your child. Please be aware, in order to maintain the quality of our enriching storytimes, space is limited and registration is required to attend.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 132:00—3:00 PMMeeting Room

Afternoon Book Club

Afternoon Book ClubLed by Head of Public Services Morris and Head of Youth Services Jes. March: Kantika by Elizabeth Graver
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Thursday, March 1410:00—11:30 AMMeeting Room

Minhwa Art

Minhwa ArtLearn Minhwa art (Korean folk art) over the course of three sessions with instructor Youngmi! No experience required and all supplies provided.  "Minhwa (Traditional folk art), an artistic style that reflects the lives and spirits of Korean people, became widely popular during the 19th and 20th centuries.…Learn More

Thursday, March 143:30—5:30 PMMeeting Room

New Jersey Makers Day Presents: How Comics Work and What They Can Teach Us with Author Mike Dawson

New Jersey Makers Day Presents: How Comics Work and What They Can Teach Us with Author Mike DawsonMeet Mike Dawson, the award-winning New York Times contributor and author of the middle-grade graphic novel series The Fifth Quarter. Enjoy Mike’s colorful and informative assembly presentation, that teaches kids the Nuts & Bolts of cartooning and explains how writers and artists can generate new ideas by continually creating work about the world around them.…Learn More

Thursday, March 144:00—5:00 PMConference Room

Drop-In Computer Labs

Drop-In Computer LabsTechnology assistance by staff and volunteers. Bring in your own device (phone, tablet, laptop) or use one of the Library’s laptops to learn the basics of email, downloading ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more.  For Fort Lee Cardholders.
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Friday, March 153:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room

Teen After School Gaming

Bring your friends and kick off the weekend with all types of games. Play with the library’s Nintendo switch or any of our tabletop games. For 7th-12th grades.  
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Saturday, March 162:00—3:30 PMMeeting Room

New Jersey Makers Day with 3D Pets

Meet Alex Tholl of 3D Pets, a New Jersey company making prosthetics for animals through 3D printing. Alex will talk about the inception of his business, how the 3D design process works, and learning that innovation often isn’t easy. No registration required.
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Monday, March 1810:00—11:30 AMRichard A. Nest Adult Activity Center (Senior Center)319 Main St, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024

Mah Jongg Practice Sessions

Play with other Mah-Jongg players - all levels welcome! Some experience/basic knowledge of the game required. With Reference Librarian Grant. Fort Lee Cardholders. Registration Required.

Monday, March 1811:00 AM—12:30 PMMeeting Room

Botanical Tote Bag

Spring is around the corner and flowers will be returning! Take your new tote bag to all of your spring-time errands! For Fort Lee Cardholders ages 18 and older.

Monday, March 183:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room

Kids Storytime

Kids StorytimeRegistration for storytimes begins on January 22nd. Storytime for children ages 3 -6 years old. Join us in-person for an interactive Storytime as we read stories, sing songs and more for you and your child. Fort Lee Library Cardholders Only. Registration required.…Learn More
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Tuesday, March 1910:30—11:15 AMMeeting Room

Toddler Storytime

Toddler StorytimeRegistration for storytimes begins on January 22nd. Storytime for children ages 18 - 36 months. Join us in-person for an interactive Storytime as we read stories, sing songs and more for you and your child. Please be aware, in order to maintain the quality of our enriching storytimes, space is limited and registration is required to attend.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 192:00—3:00 PMConference Room

Intro to Computers and Windows

Intro to Computers and WindowsLearn the basics of computers and the Windows operating system in this eight week course. Participants will learn everything from the basics of how to turn your computer on, to how to navigate through your files.  Registration and eight week commitment required.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 193:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Teen Volunteer OrientationFor new volunteers. Learn how to earn community service hours at the library. For 7th-12th grades.  

Tuesday, March 194:00—6:00 PMChildrens Room
Teen Space/ Lower Level

Drop-In Homework Help

Teen volunteers will be on hand to help students in grades K-5 with their homework. First come, first served. Check in at the childrens desk to see if volunteers are available. For students in Kindergarten to 5th grade.

Tuesday, March 197:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room

Yarn Slingers

Yarn SlingersKnit? Crochet? Needlepoint? Bring your needles, yarn, or thread, and exchange purls of wisdom!
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Wednesday, March 2010:30—11:00 AMMeeting Room

Baby Storytime

Baby StorytimeRegistration for storytimes begins on January 22nd. Storytime for children ages 0-18 months.  Join us in-person for an interactive Storytime as we read stories, sing songs and more for you and your child. Please be aware, in order to maintain the quality of our enriching storytimes, space is limited and registration is required to attend.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 201:00—2:00 PMMeeting Room

Picture This: Telling Stories Through Photography

Picture This: Telling Stories Through Photography In this hands-on workshop, we'll practice the fundamentals of photography—lighting, composition, and more. All you need is your phone!Registration required.

Wednesday, March 202:00—3:00 PMGlass Meeting Room

Intro to Internet and Email

Intro to Internet and EmailIn this eight week course you will learn all about the internet and email. Students enrolled will learn about how to surf the web safely, as well as how to use their email address. Registration and eight week commitment required.   For patrons, ages 18 and older.

Wednesday, March 203:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room

Pom Pom Bunnies

Join us and make a sweet pom pom bunny just in time for Easter. Fort Lee cardholders only. Registration required. Ages 8 and up.

Wednesday, March 207:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room

Early Literacy and the Love of Reading with Dr. Amita Gupta

Supporting early literacy skills at home and helping your child develop a love for reading!This talk will introduce parents and caregivers of young children to pre-reading and early literacy skills and provide tips and strategies to stimulate and support literacy development at home to help children learn to love reading.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 207:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Korean For Beginners (Session II)

Learn the basics of the Korean Language over the course of this 6-week series! Made possible by a generous grant from the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in NY. For Fort Lee Cardholders 18 and older who haven't taken the series already.…Learn More
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Thursday, March 2110:00—11:30 AMMeeting Room

Minhwa Art

Minhwa ArtLearn Minhwa art (Korean folk art) over the course of three sessions with instructor Youngmi! No experience required and all supplies provided.  "Minhwa (Traditional folk art), an artistic style that reflects the lives and spirits of Korean people, became widely popular during the 19th and 20th centuries.…Learn More

Thursday, March 213:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room

Sewing Stories

Join us as we learn about the interesting lives of people who changed the world and improve our stitching skills. For Women’s History month, we will read about groundbreaking children’s book editor Ursula Nordstrom. Her vision helped create so many of the books we still love today.…Learn More

Thursday, March 214:00—5:00 PMConference Room

Drop-In Computer Labs

Drop-In Computer LabsTechnology assistance by staff and volunteers. Bring in your own device (phone, tablet, laptop) or use one of the Library’s laptops to learn the basics of email, downloading ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more.  For Fort Lee Cardholders.

Thursday, March 217:00—8:30 PMMeeting Room

Mindful Making - A New Jersey Makers Day Event

Join us at the Fort Lee Library for an evening of creativity and embracing your inner maker. Bring any unfinished projects and use this time to connect, socialize and work on that app, quilt, painting, or craft project that you’ve been meaning to finish.…Learn More
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Friday, March 2211:00 AM—12:30 PMTeen Space/ Lower Level

Korean Book Club 한국어 북클럽

Korean Book Club 한국어 북클럽 Led by Library Assistant Sophia. The Last Train Station in the World by Takeshi Murase 세상의 마지막 기차역 by 무라세 다케시…Learn More

Friday, March 223:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room

Teen After School Gaming

Bring your friends and kick off the weekend with all types of games. Play with the library’s Nintendo switch or any of our tabletop games. For 7th-12th grades.  
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Saturday, March 232:00—4:00 PMMeeting Room

Bridge For Beginners

Bridge For BeginnersLearn how to play Bridge with Mary Beck! Mary is a silver Life Master who has been playing bridge since college. In addition to teaching bridge, she is a duplicate bridge Director certified by The American Contract Bridge League. Fort Lee Cardholders, ages 18 and older.…Learn More
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Monday, March 2510:00—11:00 AMMeeting Room

Creative Writing and Journaling

Creative Writing and Journaling Unstick that sticky writer's block, get started on your next memoir, novel, or short story, or just take an hour to unwind and write!For adults ages 18 and older.

Monday, March 2510:00—11:30 AMRichard A. Nest Adult Activity Center (Senior Center)319 Main St, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024

Mah Jongg Practice Sessions

Play with other Mah-Jongg players - all levels welcome! Some experience/basic knowledge of the game required. With Reference Librarian Grant. Fort Lee Cardholders. Registration Required.

Monday, March 253:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room

Kids Storytime

Kids StorytimeRegistration for storytimes begins on January 22nd. Storytime for children ages 3 -6 years old. Join us in-person for an interactive Storytime as we read stories, sing songs and more for you and your child. Fort Lee Library Cardholders Only. Registration required.…Learn More
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Tuesday, March 2610:30—11:15 AMMeeting Room

Toddler Storytime

Toddler StorytimeRegistration for storytimes begins on January 22nd. Storytime for children ages 18 - 36 months. Join us in-person for an interactive Storytime as we read stories, sing songs and more for you and your child. Please be aware, in order to maintain the quality of our enriching storytimes, space is limited and registration is required to attend.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 262:00—3:00 PMConference Room

Intro to Computers and Windows

Intro to Computers and WindowsLearn the basics of computers and the Windows operating system in this eight week course. Participants will learn everything from the basics of how to turn your computer on, to how to navigate through your files.  Registration and eight week commitment required.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 264:00—6:00 PMChildrens Room
Teen Space/ Lower Level

Drop-In Homework Help

Teen volunteers will be on hand to help students in grades K-5 with their homework. First come, first served. Check in at the childrens desk to see if volunteers are available. For students in Kindergarten to 5th grade.

Tuesday, March 267:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room

Yarn Slingers

Yarn SlingersKnit? Crochet? Needlepoint? Bring your needles, yarn, or thread, and exchange purls of wisdom!
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Wednesday, March 2710:30—11:00 AMMeeting Room

Baby Storytime

Baby StorytimeRegistration for storytimes begins on January 22nd. Storytime for children ages 0-18 months.  Join us in-person for an interactive Storytime as we read stories, sing songs and more for you and your child. Please be aware, in order to maintain the quality of our enriching storytimes, space is limited and registration is required to attend.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 272:00—3:00 PMGlass Meeting Room

Intro to Internet and Email

Intro to Internet and EmailIn this eight week course you will learn all about the internet and email. Students enrolled will learn about how to surf the web safely, as well as how to use their email address. Registration and eight week commitment required.   For patrons, ages 18 and older.

Wednesday, March 273:00—4:00 PMMeeting Room

Explore Guatemala: A Journey to the Heart of Central America

Explore Guatemala: A Journey to the Heart of Central AmericaEmbark on a captivating journey led by professional traveler Chris McCormack to the vibrant and culturally rich nation of Guatemala with our immersive speaking program! This program is designed for adventure seekers, culture enthusiasts, and even those with a wanderlust for discovering the hidden gems of this world.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 277:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Korean For Beginners (Session II)

Learn the basics of the Korean Language over the course of this 6-week series! Made possible by a generous grant from the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in NY. For Fort Lee Cardholders 18 and older who haven't taken the series already.…Learn More
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Thursday, March 283:30—5:30 PMMeeting Room

Sew It! Sewing Machine Class with Ellen Brown - A New Jersey Makers Day Workshop

Celebrate Women’s History Month and New Jersey Makers Day by learning to sew a real working potholder inspired by the amazing women quilters of Gee’s Bend Alabama. You will use a sewing machine and scraps of fabric just like they do! No experience needed.…Learn More

Thursday, March 284:00—5:00 PMConference Room

Drop-In Computer Labs

Drop-In Computer LabsTechnology assistance by staff and volunteers. Bring in your own device (phone, tablet, laptop) or use one of the Library’s laptops to learn the basics of email, downloading ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more.  For Fort Lee Cardholders.
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Saturday, March 302:00—4:00 PMMeeting Room

Bridge For Beginners

Bridge For BeginnersLearn how to play Bridge with Mary Beck! Mary is a silver Life Master who has been playing bridge since college. In addition to teaching bridge, she is a duplicate bridge Director certified by The American Contract Bridge League. Fort Lee Cardholders, ages 18 and older.…Learn More
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