August 3, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Franklin Lakes Scribe Reading program finale David Smith, as seen on “America’s Got Talent,” will perform juggling tricks and amazing feats on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Public Library. Families with children of all ages are welcome to this end of the summer reading program celebration. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is required, and may be completed by calling (201) 891-2224 or by visiting the library during regular hours. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Experience ‘Music under the Stars’ Franklin Lakes will host its first “Music under the Stars” featuring The Jersey Rollers on Wednesday, Aug. 3. This event will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. at the municipal field behind borough hall (480 DeKorte Drive). The event commemorates the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11 and benefits The Franklin Lakes Memorial Pond project. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chairs and blankets, snacks, and drinks. No tickets are required, but a donation to the Franklin Lakes Memorial Pond would be welcome. All are invited. The Franklin Lakes Memorial Pond was built by volunteers and donations. Additional funds are needed to purchase plantings required by the DEP, lighting, and maintenance. Donation checks may be sent to: The Franklin Lakes Memorial Pond Fund, P.O. Box 217, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. For more information contact Jo Ann Romano at jromano@cinemaads.com. ‘Tartuffe’ to be performed Moliere’s “Tartuffe” will be performed at the Franklin Lakes Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. Presented by the Next Stage Ensemble of New Jersey, the program is sponsored by the Friends of Franklin Lakes Public Library. Register for this free event at the adult reference desk or call (201) 891-2224. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Seniors plan events The Franklin Lakes Seniors will travel to the Westchester Broadway Theater on Thursday, Aug. 25 to see the musical comedy, “Altar Boyz.” Tickets are $57 for members and $62 for non-members. The bus will depart at 9:45 a.m. from the Franklin Lakes Recreation Field. On Oct. 26, the seniors will travel to the August Wilson Theater in New York City to see “Jersey Boys.” Tickets are $70 for members and $75 for non-members. A box lunch is included in the price of the ticket. The bus will leave from Franklin Lakes Recreational Field at 11:45 a.m. For more information on the trips, call Marilyn McHugh at (201) 891-1513 or Madeleine Leto at (20l) 891-4570. Seminar on concussions offered Drs. Catherine Mazzola and Lori Catania of New Jersey Pediatric Neurosurgical Associates will offer a seminar for athletes, coaches, and parents on concussions Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Public Library. The doctors will discuss assessment and protocol for concussion and answer questions from the audience. RSVP to srmazzola@njpediatricneurosurgery.com or call Steve Mazzola at (201) 314-2960 for information Free music downloads available Franklin Lakes Public Library has joined Freegal to offer access to songs from Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. Freegal will allow the Franklin Lakes Library to increase the size and diversity of its collection by offering access to hundreds of thousands of songs. Under the terms of the agreement, registered cardholders of the Franklin Lakes Public Library may download a select number of Sony Music tracks in the MP3 format each month at no direct cost via www.franklinlakeslibrary.org. The library will underwrite the purchase of the music. For information, call the library at (201) 891-2224. Opinions sought The Franklin Lakes Public Library is asking residents to complete a survey aimed at improving the services its renders to the community. The survey takes just a few moments to complete. To use the online version, visit www.franklinlakeslibrary.org and select “Participate in our Library Survey.” For those who prefer paper copies, forms are available at all library service desks. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Allan to exhibit Artist Linda Allan of West Nyack, New York, will exhibit her artwork at the Franklin Lakes Public Library during the month of July. Allan works in oil, colored pencil, and acrylics. She has exhibited in the Arts Alliance of Rockland, various libraries in New York, and the Rockland Center for the Arts. She recently participated in a juried exhibit at the Ridgewood Art Institute. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Learn to play chess The Franklin Lakes Public Library is offering chess instruction to players of all ages, including beginners, age five and up. Classes will be held through Aug 23. Chris Manna of Franklin Lakes and other mentors will cover various types of chess, including blitz, bughouse, chess puzzles, tournament, and more. Call Chris Manna at (201) 956-3603 for further information. All are welcome to attend. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Knitting group meets at the library The Purl Girls knitting group is open to everyone with a passion for knitting and those who would like to learn how to knit. The group meets at the Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 De Korte Drive, on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Learn some new stitches, share patterns, and have an evening of fun. All are invited. Call (201) 891-2224 for further information.