Stories and Songs about the NJ Pine Barrens

Warren Twp Library
Wednesday, October 23 at 7 pm.
42 Mountain Boulevard
Warren, NJ 07059
908-754-5554

For its popular Halloween for adults program, the Warren Twp Library will host host author, singer and Grammy-nominated songwriter Paul Evans Pedersen Jr.  Learn about strange doings in mysterious Pine Barrens towns and taverns, and listen to music inspired by that beautiful NJ region.  

The Legendary Pine Barrens: New Tales From Old Haunts, is a new collection of short stories by Paul Evans Pedersen Jr.  The author introduces a rogue’s gallery of weird and colorful characters in tales that run the gamut from offbeat explanations of natural phenomena, to unconventional takes on popular  legendary local subjects as the infamous Jersey Devil, dancing bandit Joe Mulliner, and the mysterious Blue Hole of Winslow.  With this literary feast, inspired by South Jersey folklore and his love for the Pine Barrens, Paul Evans Pedersen Jr emerges as southern New Jersey's most exciting new storyteller in decades.  His presentations are enhanced by his engaging storytelling and musical performance skills.  The prestigious Kirkus Review said about this book: This fun read is a fine work of folklore, showing tremendous dedication to the magical history of its New Jersey locale. The strong sense of place throughout the book will help acquaint new visitors, and those familiar with the area are sure to enjoy the trip back.

This free program is geared toward adults only, however registration is required due to limited seating.  Click on this link to register http://bit.ly/1gyiK4y, or call 908-754-5554 ext 64 for more information or assistance with registration.  Patrons with further questions may visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org.  The Warren Twp Library is located at 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059.  The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, Manville, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.