Jerry Fischer was a man who loved many things. His deepest love was reserved for his family, but his love of science may well have come 
second. We would like to think that his love of the Bernardsville Library might have been right behind those two since he worked so long and so tirelessly to make it such a shining star in the community he also loved. With his passing in March of 2021, his family and the Bernardsville Community both suffered a devastating loss, but fittingly, his wife Fran and their family found a way to honor Jerry’s memory by supporting two of his other loves.
The Bernardsville Library is honored and grateful for their funding of Jerry’s Science Series – a quartet of programs designed to inspire our youth and instill in them a love of science. We hope you will enjoy this tribute in memory of a man who would surely have approved and delighted in it.
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Join us this spring and explore the world of science with your budding scientist! Registration is required for the programs listed below.
Talewise Presents Aliens: Escape from Earth
Sunday, May 8 at 3:00 pm
During a midnight meteor shower, something mysterious falls from the sky — but it’s not a shooting star. Two curious kids investigate and find themselves mixed up with a visitor from another planet! Pursued by a kooky space scientist, the kids try to rescue the friendly alien and return it to its family — before it’s too late! Throughout the story, we’ll discover the power of air pressure, the wonder of chemical changes, the changing states of matter, and more! For ages 4 and up with caregiver. Registration required.
Animal Champions: Amazing Animal Adaptations
Sunday, May 15 at 1:30 pm
Everybody is great at something; so are animals. Meet animals with amazing adaptations that help them thrive! Led by the Center for Aquatic Sciences. For ages 4 and up with caregiver. Registration required.
Mystery of Crystal Bay: Laboratory Workshop
Sunday, May 15 at 3:00 pm
Someone is polluting Crystal Bay! Students will learn about soil and water sampling and testing methods to work together and find out who the culprit is. Led by the Center for Aquatic Sciences. For students in grades 5 and up. Registration required.
Amazing Minerals with the Rutgers Geology Museum
Sunday, May 22 at 4:00 pm on Zoom
The Rutgers Geology Museum joins us on Zoom for an interactive program all about amazing minerals! Learn about the three rock types, how they are formed, and how geologists define minerals and their properties. Each participant will receive their own mineral identification kit that can be picked up at the library prior to the program. For ages 5 and up. Registration required.
Jerry’s Science Series is funded by a generous donation from Fran Fischer, in memory of her late husband. If you are interested in funding a donation to the Bernardsville Public Library for programs or collection development, please contact Executive Director Alexandria Arnold.