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Exciting New Additions to the USR Library's Children's Dept

The Upper Saddle River Library's Children's and YA dept. has an exciting new look! A life sized tree brimming with favorite storybook characters greets young patrons as they enter the children's area. Imaginations will soar when children see storybook characters flying overhead on books, tucked in the tree's canopy or dancing down the yellow brick road. The view from our windows inspired a mural of book characters sailing down the Saddle River. Please stop by to see the transformation! Learn more about our children's department

Edible Book Contest

Saturday • March 3rd • 10am–3pm

The rules for this contest are simple. Create something that is edible and book related. Do the titles "How to eat Fried Worms" "Give a Mouse a Cupcake", "The Scarlet Letter" conjure up ideas for edible art? The contest is open to all ages. Winners in different categories including: Family, Adult and Children will be chosen by public voting. Please stop by and vote!

View the Slideshow of our 2011 Edible Books Contest

Zen Meditation

Mondays • 6-7 pm

 Join us for this peaceful practice. Please bring two firm blankets to sit on and wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes.

Brian Loughnane studied Zen at the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in California and continues to practice and study Zen Meditation. The class is free and will continue as long as there is sufficient interest.

Set and Reach Your Financial Goal

Thursday • February 9th • 7:30 pm

Certified Financial Planner Jonathan Krasney is an expert in personal finance issues. Join him as he offers his insights on the new economy and how people can set and reach their financial goals. This presentation will include timely information on the volatility of the markets, taking advantage of the new Roth laws, rebuilding your nest egg, maximizing your portfolio and why bonds are so beautiful.

On The Road And At Home with The Rolling Stones

Friday • March 23 • 7pm

Author and Rolling Stones insider Bill German discusses his ups and downs with "the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band." His recent book, "Under Their Thumb", chronicles how he befriended the Stones while he was just a teenager, and how he became the band's official historian for the next two decades.