News from the New Jersey Library Network
Something fishy at WDFPL
Join us for Family Days at the West Deptford Free Public Library, 420 Crown Point Road, West Deptford, NJ at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 6 for “Let’s See What’s Under the Sea; Something’s Fishy.”* Illustrator Steven James Petruccio presents an undersea mystery! Your job is to work with the illustrator to create a sketch of the sea-suspect by reading character descriptions in a manuscript and looking at visual clues in original illustrations. Creativity will be crucial in finding the fishy fiend! Observation and imagination is the key to solving this visual problem. Registration requested. Please call the library at 856-845-5593 and for more information, visit www.westdeptford.lib.nj.us These programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the ...
Riverdale Public Library Welcomes New Director
The Riverdale Public Library welcomes Carol Heinz to the position of director. A resident of Ridgewood, NJ, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Heinz has a BA in Art from Cleveland State University, and an Ohio K-12 teaching certificate in Art. She earned a MS in Library Science from Long Island University and ran a successful children’s department both at Mahwah Public Library and at Franklin Lakes Library. Heinz attained a Nonprofit Leadership Certificate, and successfully completed training in Small Business Management. “The Board of Trustees is very pleased to welcome Carol as our new director,” notes Riverdale Library trustee president Larry Feld, adding “Carol brings with her a rare combination of strong patron relations and organizational management skills. Our search drew many ...
Committing to Murder
Atlantic County Library System/Mays Landing hosts Committing to Murder, a murder mystery game, on Tuesday, August 17, from 5:30 pm until 9 pm. The free event is open to adults. Registration and audience participation is required. The program is cosponsored with the Atlantic County Division of Parks and Recreation. The murder mystery party game has a 1920’s gangster theme and is loosely based on Chicago and New York gangsters, their rivalries, speakeasies and love lives. For more information, call the library at 625-2776, extension 6304. Atlantic County Library System/Mays Landing is located at 40 Farragut Avenue.
Renewable Energy: Present and Future
Atlantic County Library System/Brigantine hosts Rick Dovey, President of the Atlantic County Utilities Authority, speaking on Renewable Energy: Present and Future on Wednesday, August 18 at 6 pm. The free program is open to adults. Renewable energy sources provide about 7% of the energy used in the United States. Learn more about renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, bio-fuels, and geothermal and methane and the environmental and economic benefits of renewable energy. Call the library for program details at 609-266-0110. Atlantic County Library System/Brigantine is located at 201 15th Street South.
History of the Jersey Shore
Atlantic County Library System/Ventnor presents The History of the Jersey Shore on Wednesday, August 18 at 6:30 pm. The free event is open to adults, and registration is required. Kevin Woyce, author of Jersey Shore History and Facts gives a colorful tour of shipwrecks, lighthouses, the first seaside resorts and today’s most popular boardwalks. Original photographs highlight his presentation. To learn more, call the library at 823-4614. Atlantic County Library System/Ventnor is located at 6500 Atlantic Avenue.
Meet the Author Series: Dr. Pratap Singhal
The Bloomfield Public Library is pleased to present our Meet the Author series, introducing the work of local authors. Our next guest will be Pratap Singhal, MD, author of Live Healthier and Live Happier. Dr. Singhal will discuss his work at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 9, 2010 in the Conference Room. Pratap C. Singhal, is a physician who has been practicing conventional and body-mind medicine for 45 years. He firmly believes that one of our most important goals is to lead the life of mental stability and/or happiness that has a basis on being strong in the body, mind, and spirit. He is passionate about the fact that health, happiness and bliss is within the reach, of each and everyone. It is a learnable art and science that anybody can learn with training and patience. It has ...
Seminar: Art of Longevity
The Bloomfield Public Library is pleased to present a series of Health related seminars in the Library’s Conference Room. At 7pm, on Wednesday, August 11, the topic will be The Art of Longevity. Angel Duncan of Senior Helpers will discuss the research regarding healthy aging. She’ll talk about negating aging perceptions and how to find empowerment. Become a creative thinker and alter the new you! Future topics in this series will be Taking care of the Caregiver on September 8 and Creating Connections (communicating with loved ones who have Dementia) on October 13. Angel C. Duncan is the Program Director for Senior Helpers. She has an extensive background in adult psychiatry and Alzheimer’s disease. She directed a national art therapy program for people with dementia, and has ...
Seminar: Taking Care of the Caregiver
The Bloomfield Public Library is pleased to present a series of Health related seminars in the Library’s Conference Room. At 7pm, on Wednesday, September 8, the topic will be Taking Care of the Caregiver. Angel Duncan of Senior Helpers, will discuss the types of caregiving and the stress this produces. She’ll also talk about ways to find strength and empowerment. The next topic in this seminar series will presented on October 13, Creating Connections (communicating with loved ones who have Dementia). Angel C. Duncan is the Program Director for Senior Helpers. She has an extensive background in adult psychiatry and Alzheimer’s disease. She directed a national art therapy program for people with dementia, and has supervised caregiver support groups in the Northern California ...
Seminar: How to choose the Best College for Your Student and Your Pocketbook
The Bloomfield Public Library is pleased to present a free college planning class, “How to Choose the Best College for Your Student and Your Pocketbook” on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 7pm to 8:30pm in the Conference Room. This will be a valuable class for all parents with college bound students. The class will focus on high school Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors (all grade levels are welcome). In this class you will learn: How to help students know which college to apply to; How to increase your chances of getting into your dream college; The 5 questions you need to get answered before you apply to the college; How to position your student to get scholarships from the college; How to balance the cost of education vs the value of the degree earned; How to get a “tax ...
Seminar: Building Connections w Dementia &
The Bloomfield Public Library is pleased to present a series of Health related seminars in the Library’s Conference Room. At 7pm, on October 13, the topic will be Creating Connections. Angel Duncan of Senior Helpers, will talk about finding meaningful activities between family members (caregivers) and those who have dementia or other cognitive impairments. There will be a discussion about what kinds of dignifying activities can be done, why it's important and how to be engaging. Angel C. Duncan is the Program Director for Senior Helpers. She has an extensive background in adult psychiatry and Alzheimer’s disease. She directed a national art therapy program for people with dementia, and has supervised caregiver support groups in the Northern California region. The barrier-free ...
Teen Tech Buddies can answer your hi-tech questions
Need to program your cell phone? Having trouble with your digital camera? Want to reconnect with friends and family online? Teenagers are the experts in the latest ways to keep in touch – and they can help you get started! Volunteer teen Tech Buddies will be available by appointment every Monday, July 12 through August 16, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., in the Toms River library’s computer lab. Tech Buddies can help with basic technology questions, like: • My niece told me I should join Facebook – how do I get started? • I have a new cell phone and I’m having trouble re-entering the names and numbers. Is there an easier way? (Bring your list of contacts with you.) • If I take a picture with my cell phone, can I print it out? Take advantage of these unique opportunities to ...
