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Unearth a Story: Beyond the Fossil Park

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Come learn about dinosaurs and New Jersey history with the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum! You will have the opportunity to engage with real scientists and touch real fossils and specimens from our active fossil quarry that are over 66 million years old. Learn about the first dinosaurs ever discovered in New Jersey, just a few miles away from our fossil quarry and the important role that our quarry played in the agricultural boom in this state.

For ages 13 and up on Wednesday August 12th from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Registration is required.

This program is presented by staff from the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum

Knitting for Adults

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Bring your knitting or crochet projects, or start something new with the Knit Wits while you enjoy a relaxed, creative session at the library. Work at your own pace in a supportive environment alongside fellow yarn enthusiasts. While this is not a formal instructional class, participants are encouraged to share tips, patterns, ideas and inspiration with one another. All skill levels are invited. Please bring your own project, yarn, and tools to work with.

Event Dates:

  • August 12th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
  • August 19th from10:30 am to 11:30 am
  • August 26th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

This program is presented by library staff.

Navingating Medicare: What you Need to Know

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Get a jump-start on planning for your retirement by learning more about Medicare, one of the healthcare options available for those aged 65 and up. This one-hour educational workshop will cover:

  • The four parts of Medicare and what each part does
  • What steps to take as you approach Medicare eligibility
  • What to do if you plan on working beyond 65
  • The important differences between a MedAdvantage Plan and a supplemental plan
  • Common mistakes and misunderstandings about Medicare and applying

This program is presented by John Billetdoux, a licensed Medicare broker for 5+ years. It will be on Monday, August 10th from 11 am to 12 pm with another session from 6 to 7 pm on the same day.