Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 at 1:00 pm

Gala grand opening of the exhibit.

Lincoln Concert by Silver Roots Flute + Violin Duo

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 at 2:00 pm

Music and stories from the life and times of Abraham Lincoln, in a return performance by Juilliard-trained flutist Shawn Wyckoff and violinist Maria Millar.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Abraham or Moses? What Jews Thought About Lincoln

Monday, May 3rd, 2010 at 7:00 pm

This talk, by Dr. David B. Starr, focuses on the ways in which Jews understood themselves and America through their readings of Lincoln’s life and work.

Evening Book Club

Monday, May 3rd, 2010 at 7:00 pm

We will discuss THE BOOK THIEF, by Markus Zusak. This month’s meeting will be held in the Music Room.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage..

Demons, Golems, and Dybbuks: Monsters of the Jewish Imagination

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 at 2:00 pm

Demons, Golems, and Dybbuks: Monsters of the Jewish Imagination May 5th, 2-3 pm at the Fanwood Memorial Library–THE PUTTERMESSER PAPERS by Cynthia Ozick

Teachers’ Reception

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 at 3:30 pm

All community educators are invited to a reception to honor your participation in planning and preparing your classes for the “Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His Time, A Man for All Times” traveling exhibition.

Harold Holzer on Why Lincoln Matters

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Holzer examines Lincoln’s unique impact on his White House successors, with particular attention to Barack Obama.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage..

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Friday, May 7th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Lincoln & Me Art Afternoon

Saturday, May 8th, 2010 at 1:00 pm

Let our talented artists draw your likeness with Abraham Lincoln! Select from a variety of poses, including manga! Have your photo snapped with Lincoln, too.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Sunday, May 9th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Monday, May 10th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Evening Book Club

Monday, May 10th, 2010 at 7:00 pm

We will discuss THE BOOK THIEF, by Markus Zusak.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Fireside Storytime in Lincoln’s Cabin

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Families are invited to hear a story in the library’s very own (indoor) log cabin!

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Lincoln’s New Jersey Connection: William Augustus Newell and Our Sixteenth President

Thursday, May 13th, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Hear about the prominent New Jerseyan’s link to Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Friday, May 14th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Fort Delaware Civil War Prison — So close to home!

Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at 11:00 am

Hear about the notorious prison camp located between New Jersey and Delaware.

Civil War Re-enactment

Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at 1:00 pm

Join re-enactors from the 43rd New York Volunteer Infantry to get a glimpse of how the Union troops lived, worked, and fought during the Civil War. One to Five o’clock.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Monday, May 17th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Why Was Lincoln at the Theater the Night He Was Shot?

Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Dr. Sandra Smith discusses the importance of the theater to Lincoln and to our country in the 19th century.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 at 1:00 pm

We will discuss ALL MY SONS, by Arthur Miller. This month’s meeting will be held in the Music Room.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The traveling exhibition has been made possible in part through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, dedicated to expanding American understanding of human experience and cultural heritage.

Lincoln, Race, and New Jersey

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Clement Price, Ph.D, Director of the Institute on Ethnicity, Culture, and the Modern Experience, Rutgers University, will speak.

Abraham Lincoln: A Man for His Time, A Man for All Times

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

May 2 -20. A national traveling exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History comes to our library, the only NJ site.

Trouble with our catalog?

Saturday, May 29th, 2010 at 11:23 am

If you experience difficulties this weekend please call us for help: (908) 322-5007 or come in to use the resources.