Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

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This slideshow requires JavaScript. KENLWORTH, NJ — There’s nothing more adorable than the pitter-patter of little paws. And that was apparent recently at Kenilworth Public Library, where kittens were the focus of the evening. Children ages 3 and older attended a special story time, followed by a special visitor from an animal shelter. Robin Koerner, coordinator of children’s services, hosted this very special program targeted towards animal lovers.

4 days ago | unionnewsdaily.com | Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Library will be hosting a discussion on writing, storytelling and the creative process on April 30, at 7 p.m.Patrick O’Dowd will be talking about his novel, “A Campus on Fire,” and engaging in a conversation with fellow writers about their journeys and the stories they tell.

5 days ago | essexnewsdaily.com | Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

Periods affect everybody. Without periods, you cannot create life. GrassROOTS Community Foundation, based in West Orange, brought this powerful message to the West Orange Public Library where their program “The Justice Agenda: Achieving Menstrual Equity Across the Globe” was presented.

1 week ago | unionnewsdaily.com | Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

This slideshow requires JavaScript. CRANFORD, NJ — Crane-Philips House Museum recently hosted a gardening presentation and museum tour. Caren White, a master gardener with Middlesex County, is a popular speaker on herbs at garden clubs, libraries and other groups around the state. She gave a presentation on starting an herb garden and answered questions. Beginning, she explained the difference between an herb and a spice. Herbs use leaves or flowers. A spice uses any other part of the plant.

1 week ago | unionnewsdaily.com | Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

This slideshow requires JavaScript. RAHWAY, NJ — During the Golden Age of Hollywood, “fixers” were employed by MGM studios. MGM had more stars than heaven and a fixer’s duty was to do anything in their power that was potentially damaging, so that stars came out unscathed. “They saved careers,” said playwright Douglas J. Cohen. “King of the Hollywood Fixers” is part of American Theater Group’s free Monday Night Play Reading Series, on April 14, at 7 p.m., at Hamilton Stage in Rahway.