News from the New Jersey Library Network
WDFPL's Community Gardens Workshop
Amelie Harris-McGeehan, Woodbury resident, creator and volunteer coordinator for the Woodbury Community Gardens, http://woodbury.nj.us/rec_comm_gard.shtml , will present a free workshop entitled “Creating a Community Garden-Why?-What are the Benefits?” at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th at the West Deptford Free Public Library, 420 Crown Point Road, West Deptford, N.J. Learn what inspired her to create a community garden and how the residents of Woodbury volunteer to create a space where the community comes together to learn and share gardening tips and provide a quiet and safe location to observe wildlife and enjoy the beauty of nature. Door prize giveaway and refreshments served. To sign-up, call the Library at 856-845-5593 and for more information, visit ...
Pastel Painting Demonstration
The Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ will have a Pastel Painting Demonstration on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. This pastel painting demonstration by Doris Schwint, free flowing style artist, will consist of developing a Pastel Painting, starting with an outline drawing and then explaining composition, color theory, contrast, textures and various details. Pastel materials such as different types of paper, types of pastels and blending tools will be discussed. An question and discussion period is included. Doris enjoys painting in a free flowing style in her water colors and uses glowing pastels in landscapes, florals, seascapes and figures. Her favorite subjects are local landscapes, Maine seascapes, and gardens. Doris began her art ...
Oh My Aching Joints
Join Us at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ for a free Lunch N’ Learn luncheon with Dr. Stephen Hunt, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Presentation called “Oh My Aching Joints” on Monday, July 27, 2009 from noon to 2:00 p.m. Anyone, at any age, can be affected by arthritis. People living with the pain everyday know just how hard it can be. Come learn more about the facts, symptoms, treatment options including joint replacement and support resources available for those suffering with arthritis. A Complimentary luncheon will be served. Seating is limited. Attendees MUST register by calling the library at 908-876-3596 or Online@www.wtpl.org - Sign up under Adult Activities. Priority is given to Washington Twp. Residents, but all seniors are ...
Open Your Heart and Your Home:Foster Care & Adoption
Open Your Heart and Your Home Foster Care & Adoption Informational Seminar at Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ Right now, there are thousands of New Jersey Children who need warmth and guidance of a family. Many parents are welcoming these children into their homes to provide safety, stability, and love. These wonderful people are New Jersey’s foster and adoptive families. Why not consider opening your heart and your home? Please assist us in our mission to find these homes. Speakers will present information and knowledge about the Division of Youth and Family Services foster and adoptive care. For more information please attend: Monday, July 27 7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Mentoring Opportunity with Morris County Children
A unique opportunity exists for anyone interested in volunteering their time as a mentor for the child of an incarcerated parent from Morris County. The time requirement is to spend quality time with the child for on hour per week for year. The children range in age from 4 to 18years. The program is made possible by NORWESCAP and the Amachi Mentoring Program. Matthew Faecher, NORWESCAP staff member, and Mr. Joe Samuel. the AmeriCorps VISTA/Amachi Representative for Warren and Hunterdon Counties in NJ will discuss this volunteer program in detail at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org to the Library Calendar to sign ...
Author's Alley
Atlantic County Library System/Ventnor presents Authors’ Alley on Wednesday, July 15 at 6 pm. The free event is open to adults. Meet and greet local authors and enjoy refreshments. More than twenty local authors appear at Authors’ Alley. See where their projects have taken them and what their upcoming efforts will be. Among others, talk with cookbook author Hannah Shapiro, World War II veteran Bernie Friedenberg, and Leonard Berman, who is now working on his third career. For more information, contact the library at 823-4614. Atlantic County Library System/Ventnor is located at 6500 Atlantic Avenue.
Teen Movie Night
Atlantic County Library System/Ventnor presents a Teen Movie Night featuring “Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist” on Wednesday, July 22 at 6 pm. Those age 13 and older and invited to enjoy popcorn and a movie. Atlantic County Library System/Ventnor is located at 6500 Atlantic Avenue and may be reached by calling 823-4616.
Little Egg Harbor presents Australia-themed family program
The Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library will present Didgeridoo Down Under, an Australia-themed show that combines music, art, puppetry, comedy, environmental education, character building and audience participation. The show, which combines entertainment with workshops, is a musical and multicultural experience for all ages. The program will focus on furthering appreciation of world music and indigenous art; promoting environmental protection and global awareness, igniting excitement about reading, exploring and creating; and encouraging kindness and respect toward all living beings. Participants will have the opportunity to learn to play the didgeridoo, a wind musical instrument originally played by the Aboriginals of northern Australia. Traditional ...
Storytime @ Hamilton Mall
The Extension Services Section of the Atlantic County Library System presents Storytime @ Hamilton Mall on Thursdays, July 9 through 30 and August 13 through 27 at 11 am. Storytime is suggested for age 7 and younger, and is held in the Hamilton Harbor Play Area near Sears. For details, call the Extension Services Section of the Atlantic County Library System at 609-625-2776, extension 6325.
Color Pattern Texture and Light…
The Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ, will be hosting a free design program presented by Carrie Oesmann, ASID, principle and owner of Bailiwick Design LLC on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. She will be sharing how to create a well designed living space. She will offer insight and tips into the design process and advice on how to create a well-designed living space based on her many years of experience in the field. This program counts toward Adult Summer Reading Program prizes. Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org to the Library calendar to sign up for this program!
Taming of the Shrew
The Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd. Long Valley, NJ presents The Taming of the Shrew performed by the Next Stage Ensemble Touring Company of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. This presentation is co-Sponsored by the Long Valley Women’s Club When Kate meets Petruchio, the sparks (and the furniture) fly. Shakespeare's wild and woolly comedy is the perfect match for the fast-paced style of the Next Stage Ensemble, directed by stage combat specialist Doug West. This classic battle of the sexes is also a heartfelt comedy in which apparent opposites discover just how much they have in common. This presentation is recommended for ages 12 and up and lasts for approximately one hour. This program counts toward Adult Summer ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD: Children's Wildlife Program
There will be a special children’s program featuring “The Lizard Guys” on Monday, July 20th, at 6:30PM. It will be held at the South Plainfield Senior Center, located at 90 Maple Ave. in South Plainfield, NJ. The Lizard Guys is a NJ-based educational entertainment group that provides live animal presentations, including lizards, snakes, frogs and various reptiles. The presentation will last about an hour and is for children age 5 & over. In lieu of an admission charge, adults should bring non-perishable food items for the Middlesex County Community Food Drive. The program is sponsored by the South Plainfield Public Library, and is being presented in conjunction with the 2009 Summer Reading Club. South Plainfield Free Public Library is located in the South Plainfield Municipal ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD: Children's Music Program
There will be a special children’s program featuring “Junior Jam” on Wednesday, August 5th, at 6:30PM. It will be held at the South Plainfield Senior Center, located at 90 Maple Ave. in South Plainfield, NJ. Based in Somerset, NJ, Junior Jam provides entertainment and education for children through their musical performances. This program will include both musical entertainment and education on how to use sign language. The presentation will last about an hour and is for children up to age 8. In lieu of an admission charge, adults should bring non-perishable food items for the Middlesex County Community Food Drive. The program is sponsored by the South Plainfield Public Library, and is being presented in conjunction with the 2009 Summer Reading Club. South Plainfield Free ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD: Children's Music Program
South Plainfield Public Library is sponsoring a children’s music program featuring Kurt “Mr. Kurt” Gallagher on Wednesday, August 19th at 6:30PM. It will be held at the South Plainfield Senior Center, located at 90 Maple Ave. in South Plainfield, NJ. A NJ-based performer and a longtime favorite of South Plainfield audiences, Mr. Kurt will perform his trademark silly songs, along with many old favorites. The presentation will last about an hour and is suggested for children up to age 7. In lieu of an admission charge, adults should bring non-perishable food items for the Middlesex County Community Food Drive. The program is being presented in conjunction with the 2009 Summer Reading Club. South Plainfield Free Public Library is located in the South Plainfield Municipal Complex ...
OCL TR to host
Ocean County Library’s Health and Wellness Committee will present a program led by licensed nurse Suzanne Dragan, and vegan chef and librarian Nancy Bonta Voitko 7 p.m. Thursday July 2 in the Toms River branch (101 Washington St.) The “Food for Life - The Benefits of a Plant-based Diet” will include information about the healthy benefits of a plant-based diet, a cooking demonstration and samples. “Food for Life” strives to improve the public’s health by promoting a plant-based vegetarian diet that is good for people, animals and the environment, according to a brochure by Dragan. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. For more information or to register go to the Web site www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call (732) 349-6200.
Video Gaming @ the Library
Atlantic County Library System/Hammonton offers three different video gaming programs for kids. Registration is required for any session. On Monday, June 22 from 6 pm until 8 pm, kids age 13 and older can test their skills and challenge their friends with Street Fighter IV for XBox 360 . The ESRB rating is Teens. On Monday, July 20 from 6 pm until 8 pm, kids age 13 and older can get in touch with their inner rock star with Rock Band for XBox 360. The library provides one guitar and one drum kit. Participants may bring an extra guitar or microphones. The ESRB rating is Teens. On Monday, August 17 from 6 pm until 8 pm, kids age 8 and older put the pedal to the metal and challenge their friends to a race with Mario Kart Wii. The ESRB rating is Everyone. For more information, ...
Camera Clinic
Atlantic County Library System/Mays Landing presents a Camera Clinic on Thursdays, June 25, July 23, and August 27 at 7 pm. The free clinic is open to adults and registration is required. Sign up for a one-on-one half hour session with a professional photographer. Participants should bring their camera and manual. Call the library at 625-276, extension 6304 to learn more. Atlantic County Library System/Mays Landing is located at 40 Farragut Avenue.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD: Summer Reading Club
South Plainfield Free Public Library will begin their annual Summer Reading Club in June. Registration for the 2009 program, called “Be a Book Buccaneer” this year, begins on June 29th and will continue through July. Children of all ages are invited to participate. The program will run for six weeks and encourage children to set aside time for reading throughout the season. In the case of younger kids, parents are encouraged to read to them often. There will also be a parallel Reading Club for young adults entering grades 5-12 in September. Each child will be given a booklet to record the titles of the items used; books and magazines, as well as audiobooks, are permitted. It is requested that a majority of the materials be borrowed either directly from or through the Library. ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD:
South Plainfield Library will hold a special program to kick-off this year’s Summer Reading Club, “Be a Book Buccaneer”, on Monday, July 6th, at 6:30PM. The program is called “Pirate School”. Led by Billy Bones, it’s a fun program where kids can learn all about pirates. It will include songs, comedy and puppetry, as well as audience-participation games. The program will be held at the South Plainfield Senior Center, located just down the street from the Library at 90 Maple Ave. The program is for children age 3 & over and is being presented free; no pre-registration is required. South Plainfield Free Public Library is located in the South Plainfield Municipal Complex at 2484 Plainfield Ave. in South Plainfield, NJ. If you’d like more information, please call the Library at ...
Sign Language Programs for Kids
Atlantic County Library System/Mays Landing offers two sign language programs for kids in the coming months. Tween Sign, for age 9 and older, is held on Tuesday, June 9 at 6 pm. Registration is required. Kids learn how to communicate without words in American Sign Language. Kids Sign, for ages 4 to 8, is held on Saturday, July 18 at 2 pm. Registration is required. Kids learn to sign colors, animals, food, and more. Call the library at 625-2776, extension 6304 for details. Atlantic County Library System/Mays Landing is located at 40 Farragut Avenue.
Economic Challenges Have More Families and Businesses Turning to Libraries for Help
During the past year, over 100,000 New Jersey residents lost their jobs, adding their names to a list that was already well over 200,000. Many families in our state are facing economic challenges, some for the first time. Businesses, both large and small, are closing their doors as their revenue stream is squeezed by a lack of available credit and reduced consumer spending. As families and businesses cut their budgets, they are turning to their ...
NJ State Library and PSEG Bring Homework Help NJ to 17 More Communities
The New Jersey State Library, in partnership with PSEG, announced that free homework help would be available to the students, residents and users of 17 more public libraries in Salem and Gloucester counties through the popular Homework Help NJ program thanks to a $250,000 grant from PSEG. Students in grades kindergarten to 12, and in introductory college courses, will be able to get free help with their math, science, social ...
WDFPL's
Do you believe in miracles? This holiday season; come to the West Deptford Free Public Library, 420 Crown Point Road, West Deptford, NJ on Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m. for the Pushcart Players presentation of “A Season of Miracles”. This free “Savoring Sundays III” musical show features a sparkling collection of holiday tales from different cultures including Christmas (“The Gift of the Magi” and “The Nutcracker”), Kwanzaa (“The Kwanzaa Kite” set in Nigeria) and Chanukah (“The Soul of A Menorah”). All ages will enjoy these classic tales that are filled with beauty, magic, laughter and love. To register, 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 ...
WDFPL and the Ritz Theatre celebrate Veteran\'s Day
At 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6 the Ritz Theatre is coming to the West Deptford Free Public Library, 420 Crown Point Road, West Deptford, NJ. Enjoy stepping back in time with music from the WWII era. This free “Ritz Reveille” program, in honor of Veteran’s Day, is sure to please everyone-don’t miss out! Door prize and refreshments provided by the friends of the West Deptford Public Library. For reservations, call the Library at 856-845-5593 and for more information, visit www.westdeptford.lib.nj.us Thank you.
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Come light up the season on Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. as the friends of the West Deptford Public Library sponsor the 11th Annual Lights of Love Community Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting. Featured will be the Madrigal Singers directed by Bill Yerkes, West Deptford Music Director, to fill the evening with beautiful and joyful holiday music. Refreshments will be provided by the friends of the West Deptford Public Library. The community is invited to join the festivities as well as help the friends by purchasing lights to remember family, friends, honor unsung heroes or as a tribute to departed loved ones. The names will be included on the “Lights of Love” Memorial Poster on display in the Library throughout the holiday season. The donation is $3.00 for one light, $5.00 for ...
