Thursday, May 23
7:00-8:30PM

RT Library Book Chat

The Bookseller of Kabul
by Åsne Seierstad
2004, nonfiction

This mesmerizing portrait of a proud man who, through three decades and successive repressive regimes, heroically braved persecution to bring books to the people of Kabul has elicited extraordinary praise throughout the world and become a phenomenal international bestseller. (Hachette Book Group)

Copies of The Bookseller of Kabul are available at the library.

Tuesday, June. 11
11:45AM-1:00PM

Lunchtime Book Club

Catch-22
by Joseph Heller
1961, fiction

Since its publication in 1961, no novel has matched Catch-22’s intensity and brilliance in depicting the brutal insanity of war. (Simon and Schuster)

Copies of Catch-22 are available at the library.

Tuesday, June. 18
7:00PM-8:00PM

Communication: Key to Understanding Behaviors

Presented jointly with the Rockaway Township Division of Health.

Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease may present challenges. The ability to make sense of difficult behaviors can make your job as a caregiver easier and may improve quality of life – for everyone involved. Learn how to avoid unnecessary arguments and recognize the triggers which may result in aggressive or risky behaviors. In addition, learn communication techniques to effectively respond to repetitive actions, recognition difficulties, and anxious or agitated feelings. More info