Glen Rock Library Events
All adults welcome. Whether you’re solo, a couple, or a group of friends: join us! Our general knowledge questions are challenging and geared for adult players.
Join us after hours at the Glen Rock Public Library for a concert on the front lawn (please bring your own lawn chair!) with the Kootz! Join this popular rock n' roll North-NJ band as they perform classic rock of the 1960s and 1970s. Enjoy the music of the Beatles, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Steve Winwood, Bob Dylan, the Byrds, Rolling Stones, and Creedance Clearwater Revival.
Weather note: In the event of rain or cool weather, we will move the concert indoors (and chairs will be provided inside). We will notify you the day before the event with a reminder, and let you know if the concert will be held inside or outside.
The library will be open after hours for the concert only.
Please register to reserve your seat here with LibCal.
This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.
Join us after hours at the Glen Rock Public Library for a concert on the library's front lawn (please bring your own lawn chair) with the Mike Fox and Tom Hammer of the Mighty Spectrum Band's 'The BRUCE Show.' Come listen to the Springsteen songs you know and love, and hear them on guitar and piano. Covering some of the unique versions you've heard Bruce do at so many of his concerts over the years, along with some other fan favorites.
Weather note: In the event of inclement weather, we will move the concert indoors (and chairs will be provided inside). We will notify you the day before the event with a reminder, and let you know if the concert will be held inside or outside.
Please register to reserve your seat here with LibCal.
This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.
Genealogical Society of Bergen County - Monthly Meeting - in-person at Ridgewood Public Library
More Stories From Ellis Island: Those Who Were Held
Presentation by GSBC Trustee, Fred J Voss
From 1892 to 1954, more than 12.5 million immigrants were processed through Ellis Island. Most were processed without incident. But some immigrants found themselves detained due to mental or physical illness, because their paperwork was not in order, or because those who were due to receive them did not show. Mr. Voss will tell their stories.
GSBC meetings and webinars are free and open to the public. For more information about our society, visit our web site, here.
Join us after hours at the Glen Rock Public Library for Kevin Grace's one-man show "The 1950s Experience." With his amazing and stylistically spot-on vocals, highly professional musical skills, and visual presentation highly accurate to the era, Kevin is sure to transport the audience right back to that golden era of Doo-Wop harmonies and Rock n' Roll hits!
With over 25 years of classical music performing experience on some of the top stages in the world (Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The Kimmel Center, New York City Center, etc.), Kevin shares his one-man show featuring highly accurate and professional covers of Doo-Wop/Rock and Roll/Rat Pack hits from those great artists of the 1950s. All instrumental and vocal backing tracks have been meticulously performed and recorded by Kevin.
The library will be open after hours for the concert only.
Please register here with LibCal.
This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.
By using his own family, Steven Gabai will show and explain genealogy records, research, and what you can learn by researching your family history. This 90-minute slide show presentation tells the stories behind those records and research, including the breakthroughs, contradictions, and frustrations that come with it.
Mr. Gabai started researching his family history in 1998. He is a member of the Genealogical Society of Bergen County and has been a trustee on the Board since 2015. His objective in offering genealogy programs is to motivate others to research and preserve their family history and to offer assistance.
Genealogical Society of Bergen County - Monthly Meeting - Online
Mining Collateral Lines for Fun and Genealogical Profit: Researching Sideways Around Brick Walls
Presentation by Diana Crisman Smith
You may ask: “What is a collateral line, and what use is that to me?" In genealogical terms, a collateral line is any line of descent from one or more of your ancestors through any other than your own direct line. By researching those collaterals you may get the information you need on your ancestors.
Registration is required, here (space is limited)
GSBC meetings and webinars are free and open to the public. For more information about our society, visit our web site, here.
Join Regina Fitzpatrick, Genealogy Librarian at the New Jersey State Library, at the Glen Rock Public Library for an informative lecture on conducting research on New Jersey's Revolutionary and Civil War Soldiers. New Jersey has a wealth of military service records especially for those interested in Revolutionary and Civil War ancestors. Together, we’ll be reviewing useful primary record collections, both State and Federal, available at the New Jersey State Archives and National Archives, plus supporting secondary materials available at the New Jersey State Library.
This event is being held in conjuction with the Glen Rock Historical and Preservation Society.
Join Gerard & Diane Barros for a Carole King Tribute Concert! Carole King made history with her album, "Tapestry," and with the timeless classics she wrote for many musicians of the 1960s & 1970s. Gerard & Diane Barros will perform Carole's own hits, & a selection of chart toppers that she composed for many other performers.
The library will be open after hours for the concert only.
Please register here with LibCal.
This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.
Please join us for our New Jersey Makers Day celebration on Saturday, March 16th. NJMD is a state-wide initiative for public libraries to promote STEAM activities and is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! This all-ages event will have many fun and interesting projects to explore. Check back soon for more details.
To ensure the best possible experience for everyone, we are offering 45 minute pre-registered timeslots beginning at 10am. Registration opens Thursday, February 15th at 10am.
REGISTER FOR A TIMESLOT BELOW:
10:00am-10:45am
11:00am-11:45am
12:00pm-12:45pm
1:00pm-1:45pm
2:00pm-2:45pm
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Students in grades 6-12 can sign up to volunteer at NJMD by filling out this form.
New Jersey Makers Day is a celebration of maker culture across the Garden State. This all-ages event connects individuals with libraries, schools, businesses, and independent makerspaces that support making, tinkering, crafting, manufacturing, and STEM-based learning.
Join the We3 Band after hours at the Glen Rock Public Library for a love songs concert, featuring 60s and 70s songs you know and love, and can even sing along with!
The library will be open after hours for the concert only.
Please register here with LibCal.
This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.
All adults welcome. Whether you’re solo, a couple, or a group of friends: join us! Our general knowledge questions are challenging and geared for adult players.
Genealogical Society of Bergen County - Monthly Meeting - Online
Incorporating Social History into Your Research
Presentation by Michael Lacopo
Family History should be more than names and dates. What motivated our ancestors? Why did they migrate? Who did they interact with? How do social customs of another era affect our research? Social history and its bearing on genealogical research will be covered and a "must-read" bibliography for serious researchers will be discussed.
Registration is required, here. Space is limited.
GSBC meetings and webinars are free and open to the public. For more information about our society, visit our web site, here.
The lecture, Paterson Comes of Age: The Rise of an American City, will be presented by author and public historian, Richard Polton.
This presentation will examine Paterson, America’s first planned industrial city, during the second half of the Nineteenth Century. During this period, Paterson was the fastest growing city in America. With the use of historic photographs from the Paterson Museum’s extensive collection, Polton will focus on the nature and quality of architecture found in Victorian Paterson as a reflection of the city’s aspirations, economic power and importance.
A Paterson native and author, Richard has a background in architecture and planning as well as a passion for urban history. Among his accomplishments, Richard is the author of The Life and Times of Fred Wesley Wentworth: The Architect Who Shaped Paterson and Its People. He served as President of the Jewish Historical Society of Northern New Jersey and he is actively involved with the Hamilton Partnership for Paterson.
Genealogical Society of Bergen County - Monthly Meeting - Online
AI and Genealogy: Trouble Ahead?
Presentation by Thomas MacEntee
Genealogy vendors and genealogists have been using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for years. But the AI industry is at a crossroads, and within the next five years, it will permeate almost every aspect of business and society.
Learn how AI is currently being used to improve the genealogy experience, and whether or not you should seek out other uses of artificial intelligence for your own genealogy research.
Registration is required, here. Space is limited.
GSBC meetings and webinars are free and open to the public. For more information about our society, visit our web site, here.
All adults welcome. Whether you’re solo, a couple, or a group of friends: join us! Our general knowledge questions are challenging and geared for adult players.
We regret to announce that the following concert is canceled due to illness.
The Chanteurs, a vocal ensemble from the New Jersey Choral Society, will present an uplifting holiday concert titled "Joyful Melodies" at the Glen Rock Public Library.
This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.
All adults welcome. Whether you’re solo, a couple, or a group of friends: join us! Our general knowledge questions are challenging and geared for adult players.
Genealogical Society of Bergen County - Monthly Meeting
Read Between the Lines: Uncover Family History Clues in Land Records
Presentation by Peggy W. Norris, GSBC Trustee Emeritus
Ridgewood Public Library
Deeds, taxes, and maps can reveal details of our ancestors' lives. The GSBC's Peggy Norris will share the value of searching property records. She is a retired librarian who has been using land records to identify relationships, establish timelines, pinpoint locations, and more.
GSBC meetings and webinars are free and open to the public. For more information about our society, visit our web site, here.
GLEN ROCK'S CAPTAIN WILLIAM A. MCHALE
Captain William A. McHale served on a British minesweeper in World War I, was part of the US Naval Reserves in the 1920s and 30s, landed troops in the US liberation of Africa in 1942, and fought in 3 major naval engagements in the South Pacific. In 1940, he navigated the mine-filled fjords of Norway with a hold full of Swedish gold, slipping out of the harbor right under Nazi noses. Captain McHale lost a ship to a U- boat torpedo and commanded the Naval Base in Iwo Jima after World War II ended. Come hear the stories and amazing accomplishments of this Glen Rocker.
Speakers:
GRHPS President: Kay Tuite Borough Historian: Kathleen Walter
This program is generously sponsored by the Glen Rock Historical and Preservation Society.
The evening promises to be one of fine wines, craft beers, food, and fun which will help raise money for our Library’s many Friends-sponsored children, teen, and adult programs for the coming year.
There will also be a Silent Auction with many exciting gift baskets!
Each wine and craft beer tasting station will be presented by different purveyors arranged for and introduced by: Joel Mitchel, Sommelier of Glen Rock’s very own Beekman Wines and Liquors.
Tickets are $75 per person in advance ($85 at the door) and
you must be 21+ years of age to attend or be admitted to this event.
Tickets may be purchased here.
For questions about the Tasting, please email The Friends at: info@friendsglenrocklibrary.org
NJ ABC PERMIT NUMBER 109281
Stories from Ellis Island
Speaker, GSBC Trustee, Fred Voss
Ridgewood Public Library, 125 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ
Mr. Voss is a professional genealogist and a volunteer tour guide at Ellis Island National Park. He will give an illustrated talk about the past, present, and future of this iconic landmark, share some of his favorite immigration stories, and more!
GSBC meetings and webinars are free and open to the public. For more information about the society, visit our web site, here
Genealogical Society of Bergen County
20th Annual Lock-In
Ridgewood Public Library
The GSBC takes over the library after-hours for an evening of genealogical research and education.
Get advice from an expert panel, attend workshops and classes, use the library's on-line genealogical data bases, and receive one-on-one assistance.
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned genealogist, this event is a great way to learn, share, research and network with other family history researchers.
The evening will begin with a light supper. Registration and a small fee are required, here. GSBC membership is not required.
For more information about the society, visit our web site, here.
Genealogical Society of Bergen County - Monthly Meeting
Military Records for Genealogical Research
Presentation by Laura Cubbage-Draper
In-Person at Ridgewood Public Library
Records created about military service are an important resource in our genealogical research, providing valuable details about our ancestors and families. This program will provide an overview of U.S. military records for both veterans and for those ancestors who did not serve in the military.
GSBC meetings and webinars are free and open to the public. For more information about our society, visit our web site, here.
Genealogical Society of Bergen County - Field Trip!
The Old Paramus Reformed Church
660 E. Glen Ave., Ridgewood
Rev. Rob Miller will provide an on-site talk on the history of this beautiful sandstone church and lead us on a tour of the church and graveyard.
GSBC meetings and webinars are free and open to the public. For more information about our society, visit our web site, here.
Join us for an Author Talk with Glen Rock resident Mark Braff, author of “Sons of Baseball.” Mark will be discussing and signing copies of his new book, which features interviews with 18 sons of Major League Baseball players and a foreword by Cal Ripken Jr.
Genealogical Society of Bergen County
Ask The Experts
Ridgewood Public Library
July 24, 7:00 PM
A panel of GSBC experts will answer your genealogy and research questions and give you ideas about how to break through your "brick walls."
GSBC meetings and webinars are free and open to the public. For more information about our society, visit our web site, here.
Genealogical Society of Bergen County - Monthly Meeting
From Manuscripts to Ephemera:
Navigating the Vast Collections of NJ’s State Archives, Libraries, and Universities
Presentation by Michelle Tucker Chubenko
Ridgewood Public Library
This presentation aims to provide an overview of the vast collections of historical documents, artifacts, and ephemera that are available in collections around the state. It will highlight the importance of these collections and offer practical guidance on how to navigate and access these resources.
Attendees will learn about the types of materials that can be found in these collections, including rare books, photographs, maps, and manuscripts. They will also discover how these materials can be used to gain insight into various aspects of New Jersey's history, such as the state's role in the American Revolution, the growth of industry and commerce in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the diverse experiences of its residents over time.
GSBC meetings and webinars are free and open to the public. For more information about our society, visit our web site, here.
Already an entrepreneur by 16, Cornelius Vanderbilt eventually grew his small NY ferry into a massive steamship company. Over the years, Vanderbilt built his empire by undercutting
competitors with pricing his services so low he would drive them out of business. Vanderbilt's railroad empire extended from New York to Chicago during the Gilded Age, funding the Vanderbilts' massive mansions and grand parties. Presenter Rick Feingold shares all this and what happened to the fortune of America's first robber baron. Bonus: Special Anderson Cooper tribute to mother, Gloria Vanderbilt.
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Join us for a discussion with Nerissa Rodriguez, Public Health Nurse, to understand standard levels of alcohol and the risk of mixing alcohol and medicines. Presented by County of Bergen Department of Health Services Wellness Program and sponsored by the Glen Rock Department of Health.
Genealogical Society of Bergen County - Extra Webinar
Navigating Fulton History.com
Presentation by Jeanette Sheliga
FultonHistory.com, or Old Fulton NY Postcards, is a free, historic newspaper website that contains archives of over 50 million pages of microfilmed newspaper images, mostly from New York State, but also other states and Canada. This presentation will give an overview of the content and a variety of search strategies.
Registration required: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2478854892528605532
GSBC meetings and webinars are free and open to the public. For more information about our society, visit our web site, here.
Mitch Rosen, a twenty-six year decorated Port Authority Police veteran, takes us back to a time of policing before computers, cell phones and other high tech equipment when you needed to sharpen your basic instincts and develop strategies to stay one step ahead of any approaching disaster. In addition to how much the job drastically changed over the past forty years, Mitch shares his most personal on the job experiences.
This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Library.
Genealogical Society of Bergen County - Special Event!
GSBC 50th Anniversary Celebration
Ridgewood Public Library
May 22, 6:00 PM
Join us in celebration of the GSBC's 50th anniversary at the Ridgewood Public Library.
Enjoy refreshments and anniversary cake. Mingle with society members, and current and former board members. And hear current and former presidents and board members speak about their memories of our society spanning the last five decades.
Free and open to the public.
For more information about the GSBC, visit our web site, here.
