Presenters/Performers - Adults - Central Jersey
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This is a list of Presenters/Performers for Adult events that might be beneficial to small libraries in Central Jersey. These Presenters/Performers meet one or more of the following criteria: a) volunteer their time/resources b) visit libraries for a nominal fee and/or c) have been deemed a great success at other libraries. Presenters/Performers are grouped into broad categories. If you are making an addition to this list and your recommendation does not fit within these broad categories, feel free to create an entirely new category. There is some overlap between programming age groups as well as geographical region.
Applied Sciences Programming
| Presenter/Performer | Description of Event | Contact Information | Cost |
| Jersey Shore Chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey | Two representatives from the Jersey Shore Chapter visited us one evening in August for a presentation on Native Plants at the Jersey Shore with an emphasis on their importance in the local ecosystem. The presenters were exceptionally passionate and brought along samples of local native plants. Wonderful! | Email: jerseyshore@npsnj.org Website: http://www.npsnj.org/index.html |
No fee |
Arts and Recreation Programming
| Presenter/Performer | Description of Event | Contact Information | Cost |
| The Festive Flutes | We've had the Festive Flutes perform at several events at the Bradley Beach Library. They are always very professional and very well-received! |
Email: contact@festiveflutes.com Website: http://www.festiveflutes.com/ |
$100 Fee |
| Linda Turash (Actress) | Turash visited the Bradley Beach Library twice for very well-received dramatic performances. She does one-woman shows. Her latest is based on the story of Ann Landers titled "The Lady With All the Answers." |
Phone: (732) 840-3899 Email: mammarose51@aol.com |
$100 Fee |
Author Talks
| Presenter/Performer | Description of Event | Contact Information | Cost |
| Suzann Brucato | At this event at the Bradley Beach Library, Suzann Brucato, author of Matriarch ~ A Journey Through Tradition, shared her own personal journey through tradition as well as the journeys of Emily Dickinson, Anne Bradstreet, and Clare Boothe Luce. |
Email: matriarchjourney@mindspring.com Website: http://www.matriarchjourney.com/ |
No fee |
| Catherine Felegi | Catherine Felegi, author of Tea Love, visited the Bradley Beach Public Library for a presentation titled "Tea 101: A Brief Introduction." She explained the different types of tea, how tea goes from the plant to the tea tin, and how to brew a proper "cuppa." Tea and dessert were served. |
Phone: (908) 578-8500 Email: CAFelegi@aol.com Website: https://cafelegi.wordpress.com/ |
-$25 for tea samples -Travel expense |
| Patricia Florio | Ms. Florio, author of My Two Mothers: A Memoir with Recipes, conducted a writers' workshop at the Bradley Beach Public Library titled "The Art of Writing Memoir." |
Email: patriciaflorio@aol.com Website: http://about.me/patricia8 |
No fee |
| Chris Tomalin |
Author of An Even Exchange |
Phone: (732) 323-9755 | No fee |
Geography & History Programming
| Presenter/Performer | Description of Event | Contact Information | Cost |
| Monmouth County Connection | A representative from the Monmouth County Connection visited the Bradley Beach Library for an informational presentation on obtaining a passport. |
Phone: (732) 303-2828 |
No fee |
| New Jersey Lighthouse Society | Two representatives from the NJ Lighthouse Society came to the Bradley Beach Library one evening in July for an hour long presentation. The presentation was titled "Lighthouses of New Jersey." It includes background information on the history of lighthouses, a short discussion of the technology behind lighthouses and their fresnel lenses and a pictorial review of the lighthouses of New Jersey. They bring a laptop or projetor for the pictures as well as some display items to bring the topic to life. This program was well-received by our patrons. |
Phone: 732-291-4777 Email: speakersbureau@njlhs.org Website: http://www.njlhs.org/index.html |
Voluntary Donation of $50-$100 for preservation efforts |
Language Programming
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Literacy Programming
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Natural Sciences & Mathematics Programming
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Philosophy & Psychology Programming
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Religious Programming
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Social Sciences Programming
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