HPL Current Events
- - Wed., Apr. 3 - Anne Morrow Lindbergh: Author, Aviator, Liberated Woman -- Wednesday Night Out Series
- - Wed., Apr. 24 - In the Company of Trees: Honoring the Sacred Power, Beauty and Wisdom of Trees
- - Sat., June 1 - “Hidden Gardens of Hopewell”: Tour Seven Unique and Contrasting Hopewell Borough Gardens
- - Ongoing - Senior Memoir Writing Group, Magic: The Gathering
- - This Year's HPL Recent Events - 2019
- - Last Year's HPL Past Events - 2018
- - Visit Hopewell-Events for other upcoming featured events in the area
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HPL "Wednesday Night Out" Lecture Series -- April
Anne Morrow Lindbergh: Author, Aviator, Liberated Woman Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 7 pm - - at the Hopewell Theater 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell NJ Free and open to the public Historian Jim Davidson continues his lecture series about the lives of the Lindbergh family. Anne Morrow Lindbergh is well known for having been the wife of pioneering and controversial aviator Charles Lindbergh. She was the mother of their six children, including their young son Charles Jr., who was kidnapped and murdered in 1932. This presentation will cover her privileged New Jersey upbringing, a whirlwind life in the spotlight, troubled marriage, retreat to Europe, and even pre-war Nazi connections. Often overshadowed by her famous husband, Anne Lindbergh was an accomplished aviator in her own right and was a noted author, having received numerous prestigious honors and awards in recognition of her contributions to both of those fields. Her many written works included poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, culminating with Gift from the Sea, which became a mainstay of many American women. She was a woman of her time and is relevant to ours. Jim Davidson is president of the East Amwell Historical Society (eastamwellhistory.org), a member of the township’s Preservation Committee, and a driving force behind the new East Amwell Museum. He also served 15 years on the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Committee. A lifetime Hunterdon County resident, Jim is a former history teacher and an avid collector of Lindbergh memorabilia. |
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HPL / Shade Tree Special Presentation
In the Company of Trees: Honoring the Sacred Power, Beauty and Wisdom of Trees Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 7 pm - at the Hopewell Train Station 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell NJ Free and open to the public Pennington author Andrea Sarubbi Fereshteh will speak about the powerful connection between trees and human beings through the ages, as well as shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “forest bathing.” In addition, she will share some of her favorite woodland spots for hiking and relaxation. Ms. Fereshteh’s first book, In the Company of Trees, was was published this January by Simon & Schuster. Books will be available for purchase and signing. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Georgetown University, Andrea Fereshteh writes for educational institutions, nonprofits and freelance publications. She has been practicing yoga and meditation for more than a decade and leads weekly meditation sessions in the tradition of John Main, OSB. Her interest in blending mindful and contemplative practices with nature led her into the woods of Central New Jersey where she has practiced forest bathing for the past three years. Her husband and three lively sons provide a constant source of joy and inspiration. Spirituality Health called her book “a delightful global journey through the forests of the world,” and Environmental Magazine praised it for its “fascinating facts, trivia, and stories celebrating nature and the magnificent life of trees and their invaluable place in our lives.” This presentation is cosponsored by the Hopewell Public Library and the Hopewell Advisory Shade Tree Commission. |
Andrea Sarubbi Fereshteh
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The Friends of the Hopewell Public Library
“Hidden Gardens of Hopewell”: Tour Seven Unique and Contrasting Hopewell Borough Gardens Saturday, June 1, 2019 Rain or Shine The Friends of Hopewell Public Library invite you to come out and explore the “Hidden Gardens of Hopewell”. Seven unique and contrasting Hopewell Borough gardens are featured this year, including the elegant grounds of the Ralston House (“the Castle”) and the intimate “Buddha’s Garden of Second Chances” on the neighboring Castle Lane property. Updates and ticket information coming soon. |
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Magic: The Gathering - Ongoing
1st and 3rd Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:00 pm - at the Library
New group playing the strategy card game -- For all ages, 8 and up.
Beginners welcome: teaching provided, or just come and play.
1st and 3rd Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:00 pm - at the Library
New group playing the strategy card game -- For all ages, 8 and up.
Beginners welcome: teaching provided, or just come and play.
Senior Memoir Writing Group - Ongoing
With local educator Debra Liese
Started Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Open to all interested seniors.
Ongoing: Stop in the Library for more information, or call the HPL at 609-466-1625
Join a supportive, non-critical group especially for seniors who are looking to explore life experiences through writing. This is an excellent way to record memories for friends and future generations, make connections with other writers, and revisit formative experiences in a nurturing environment. All levels of experience are welcome.
The Senior Memoir Class will have a series of regular meetings to work on literary forms of autobiographical memoir, "miro" memoir, and brief personal essays. This is a non-critical workshop where students will explore the slippery nature of memory, study examples of memoirs, and experiment with imagery and symbolism to bring their stories to life. Students will write their own pieces outside of class for sharing and light workshopping during class sessions. Discussion will focus on shared resonance and helping to develop clarity in writing style.
Debra Liese (MFA) is a mother of three, publishing professional, certified educator, and occasional essayist. She has taught writing for children and adults at the Arts Council of Princeton, and started a memoir class for seniors via the Princeton Senior Resource Center. She has special interest in children's literature and therapeutic writing.
With local educator Debra Liese
Started Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Open to all interested seniors.
Ongoing: Stop in the Library for more information, or call the HPL at 609-466-1625
Join a supportive, non-critical group especially for seniors who are looking to explore life experiences through writing. This is an excellent way to record memories for friends and future generations, make connections with other writers, and revisit formative experiences in a nurturing environment. All levels of experience are welcome.
The Senior Memoir Class will have a series of regular meetings to work on literary forms of autobiographical memoir, "miro" memoir, and brief personal essays. This is a non-critical workshop where students will explore the slippery nature of memory, study examples of memoirs, and experiment with imagery and symbolism to bring their stories to life. Students will write their own pieces outside of class for sharing and light workshopping during class sessions. Discussion will focus on shared resonance and helping to develop clarity in writing style.
Debra Liese (MFA) is a mother of three, publishing professional, certified educator, and occasional essayist. She has taught writing for children and adults at the Arts Council of Princeton, and started a memoir class for seniors via the Princeton Senior Resource Center. She has special interest in children's literature and therapeutic writing.
