Sue Ann Kogan of Pamko Productions will present “In My Mother’s Kitchen,” an interactive presentation of authentic memorabilia from the 1940’s – 1950’s at the May 9th meeting of the Teaneck Public Library Friday Morning Group at 10:30 A.M.

Enjoy a walk down memory lane with Kogan as you view her unique collection of everyday items of the era. The program includes cooking demonstrations, video, and of course, Mama’s wooden bowl and chopper!

The public is welcome to attend this free program to be held in the library auditorium and to the coffee and socializing session that precedes it at 10:00 A.M. The library is located at 840 Teaneck Road at the corner of Cedar Lane in Teaneck,.

Fun and Fame with Dorothy Parker

Dorothy Belle Pollack, Classics professor, translator and writer, will lecture on “Fun and Fame with Dorothy Parker” at the May 16th meeting of the Teaneck Library Friday Morning Group at 10:30 A.M. She will discuss Parker’s life and times (“The Roaring Twenties”) plus read some of her famous poems.

One of the greatest celebrities of her day, Dorothy Parker was an essayist, critic, short story writer, drama editor and poet, known for her rapier wit. An exciting and vital personality, whose “bons mots” were repeated again and again all over America, Parker was a Woman’s Libber long before the movement began! A brilliant and fascinating woman, her wit delighted and often shocked the public. She did and said outrageous things, insulted lots of people and got away with it!

Professor Dorothy Belle Parker, Phi Beta Kappa, member of Hunter Hall of Fame, and American Academy In Rome Scholar, has served as Trustee and Finance Chairperson of the Teaneck Board of Education; was a member of the first Community Relations Board established in Teaneck; was a member, for fourteen years, of the Teaneck Board of Adjustment; former President of Teaneck Foundation for Children, and is the composer of Teaneck’s official Centennial poem, now hanging in Municipal Chambers.

Ms. Pollack has published translations of poetry from the French, Latin and Greek languages and is co-author of “Let Us Learn Greek” a grammar of the ancient Greek language. She is the winner of many awards and prizes in the language field, has served as judge in French and English poetry contests, and lectured on poetry throughout the area. She was named “Woman of Achievement” because of salient contributions to career and community.

The public is welcome to attend this free program to be held in the library auditorium and to the coffee and socializing session that precedes it at 10:00 A.M. The library is located at 840 Teaneck Road at the corner of Cedar Lane in Teaneck.

Trip to Highlands Mansion and Gardens and Morris Aboretum

The Teaneck Public Library is planning a trip to The Highlands Mansion and Gardens in Fort Washington, PA, and the Morris Arboretum on June 6, 2008. The bus will leave the library parking lot at 9:00 A.M. and return at 6:00 P.M. The cost of the trip is $67.00 per person, NON-REFUNDABLE, to be paid at the time of sign-up. The price includes transportation, a tour of The Highlands Mansion and Gardens, Afternoon Tea Luncheon on the terrace (weather permitting), a Garden Highlights tour of the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, and all gratuities.

For additional information or to sign up please call Carol Anderson at 201-837-4171, ext. 308 or ask for her at the Library. The Teaneck Library is located at 840 Teaneck Road at the corner of Cedar Lane in Teaneck.

Friends' Annual Book Sale

The Friends' annual Book Sale takes place Saturday, June 14, through Monday, June 16. Pass along your old books (as well as CDs and DVDs) in good condition at the Friends' donation container outside the library June 4-8. No textbooks or outdated computer books, please.

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