VISIT
| Sunday
1:00 PM-4:55 PM
Monday
9:30 AM-7:45 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM-7:55 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM-7:55 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM-7:55 PM
Friday
9:30 AM-4:55 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM-4:55 PM
Closings
Tuesday,
November 3rd for Election Day
Wednesday, November 11th for Veterans Day
Thursday, November 26th
& Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving
Have a great holiday!
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WATCH
New DVDs
Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Starring Queen Latifah & Ray Romanor
Transformers:
Revenge of
the Fallen
Starring Shia LaBeouf
& Megan Fox
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LEARN
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The October & November
Database
of the Month
Need to improve your SAT score?
Want to prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test?
LearningExpress Library will help prepare you for the most important exams and certifications of your life!
Check it out! |
Libraries Invite
People to
"Listen Up!"
| Try ListenNJ, a free service for library users to download audiobooks online!
Click on the icon above if you want to check it out for yourself!
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READ
Check out the latest displays in the library lobby featuring the following titles!
Holiday Cooking
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Popular Science Fiction & Fantasy
All Things College
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LISTEN
New CDs
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Michael Jackson
This Is It
Tim McGraw
Southern Voice
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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING
Updates
| Please note that Book Babies has now been combined with Toddler Time on
Fridays at 11:00 AM starting in November.
In addition to this, Yoga
Kids has been canceled indefinitely.
See the online calendar for complete programming details!
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VOICE
| What you think?
In addition to offering computer classes and a large collection of resources that focus on different areas of technology, the library would like to try to meet the technological needs of its patrons by devoting a portion of the newsletter to technology!
So....what do you think? Click here to participate in a very brief survey to voice your opinion. We promise it is short (only two questions)!
Thank you!
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DECEMBER
PROGRAM
PREVIEW
Family
Gaming Night
Wednesday, 12/2
from 6:30 PM-7:45 PM
Bring the
family for a night of Wii Sports gaming on our giant screen! See what all the
fuss is about! Try a variety of Wii games and have a great time with your kids!
Or play classic board games like Scrabble, Trouble, Chess, Checkers and more!
For parents and children ages 8 & up. Cookies and cocoa will be served!
Register online or in person in the Children's Room. 
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Teen Gaming Day
Wednesday, 12/9
from 2:30 PM-5:00 PM
Teens in
grades 6 & up are invited for an afternoon of Streetfighter IV for X-Box
360. Board games, card games, cookies and cocoa, too! No registration is
required.
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November 2009 Newsletter Volume 4/Issue 11
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Books to Keep
You can help disadvantaged children discover the joy of reading during
the holiday season!
 Since 1990, residents of Sayreville and throughout Middlesex County have made it possible for disadvantaged children to learn the joy of reading and book ownership through their contributions to Books to Keep.
Over 140,000 donated books have been distributed by the Libraries of Middlesex over the years during the holiday season and in observance of National Library Week in cooperation with 30 day care and Head Start centers, public housing facilities, soup kitchens, shelters and other agencies and organizations serving those in need.
We need your help again. The library will be collecting new children's books beginning now through December 15th. Distributions will begin in late November, so bring books in as early as possible. Donations will be accepted at the Circulation Desk. |
New Arrivals!From the bestselling author that brought you
The Most Wanted, Cage of Stars & The Breakdown Lane...
 No Time To Wave Goodbye
by Jacquelyn Mitchard
In a book that revisits the family featured in the author's best-selling The Deep End of the Ocean, the Cappadora family is once again in peril after adult son Vincent's acclaimed film about the families of abductees leads to Beth Cappadora once again leading her family in search of the truth that can save a life. From the author of the bestseller The Glass Castle...
 Half Broke Horses
by Jeannette Walls
In this true life novel, Jeannette tells the story of her maternal Grandmother who managed a ranch in Arizona. Lily survived tornadoes, droughts, floods, the Great Depression, and the most heartbreaking personal tragedy. She bristled at prejudice of all kinds: against women, Native Americans, or anyone else who didn't fit the mold.
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Paper Pizazz!
Thursday, 11/5 at 6:00 PM
 Children
ages 10 & up are invited to make beautiful paper projects. Make
personalized journals, calendar covers and a decorative bag with mug of
snowman soup. You'll be amazed at what you can do!
For more information, contact Leah at lkloc@lmxac.org, or by calling (732) 727-0212 ex. 5. Registration must be done in person. |
Tales from the Road:
Spook Handy in Concert
Thursday, 11/5
from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
 Spook's
been to every American state except North Dakota, Hawaii, Michigan, and
Long Island (huh!?) He has met all kinds of people with all kinds of
backgrounds, some comical, some downright sad.
In this humorous, heartwarming, and inspiring concert, folk singer Spook will share
stories about the places he's been, the people he's met, and the jobs
and other predicaments he's been in.
Snacks and light refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Sharon at sdalton@lmxac.org, or by calling (732) 727-0212 ex. 12.
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Books & Bites
Monday, 11/9 at 6:30 PM
 Join us to discuss a book and have some snacks. This month we will read The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian. Books will be provided to each member before each meeting. This club has openings for new members.
For more information, contact Sharon at sdalton@lmxac.org or, by calling (732) 727-0212 ex. 12.
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Children's Fossil Dig
Saturday, 11/14 at 11:00 AM
 Dig for
Fossils that are 20 million years old. Find shark and porpoise teeth,
coral, sea urchin spines and lots more. Keep what you find! For
children ages 6 & up.
For more information, contact Leah at lkloc@lmxac.org, or by calling (732) 727-0212 ex. 5. Registration must be done in person. Space is limited! |
Little Al Dino Dig
Saturday, 11/14 at 12:00 PM
 Help
build Little Al the Allosaurus. Touch a real dinosaur egg, teeth and
bones! Ages 3-5.
For more information, contact Leah at lkloc@lmxac.org, or by calling (732) 727-0212 ex. 5. Registration must be done in person. Space is limited! |
Teen Anime Club
Saturday, 11/14 at 2:00 PM
Do you like Anime, Manga, Cosplay or
writing your own Fan Fiction? Join us every second Saturday of the
month. Cosplay encouraged! For teens in grades 6-12
For more information, contact Leah at lkloc@lmxac.org, or by calling (732) 727-0212 ex. 5.
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College Applications 101
Monday, 11/16
from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
 High School Seniors will learn all about how to make their college applications stand out from the crowd.
Space is limited, so please call or email to cancel if you are unable to make it to the program.
For more information, contact Sharon at sdalton@lmxac.org, or by calling (732) 727-0212 ex. 12.
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College Application
Essays 101
Monday, 11/23
from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
 High
School Seniors will learn all about how to create college application
essays that will get the attention of college admissions officers.
Space is limited, so please call or email to cancel if you are unable to make it to the program.
For more information, contact Sharon at sdalton@lmxac.org, or by calling (732) 727-0212 ex. 12.
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Making Your Cover Letter & Resume Work For You
Tuesday, 11/17
from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
 Dr.
Colleen Georges will be here to teach you all about how to make your
cover letter and resume stand out from the crowd. The presentation will
take one hour. Following that, Colleen will critique your resumes and
cover letters.
For more information, contact Sharon at sdalton@lmxac.org, or by calling (732) 727-0212 ex. 12.
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Acing the Interview
Tuesday, 11/24
from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
 High
School Seniors will learn all about how to create college application
essays that will get the attention of college admissions officers.
Space is limited, so please call or email to cancel if you are unable to make it to the program.
For more information, contact Sharon at sdalton@lmxac.org, or by calling (732) 727-0212 ex. 12.
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Scrabble Club
Friday, 11/6, 11/13 & 11/20
from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
 Join us to play a few rounds of Scrabble. The library has a Scrabble Board, but you may bring your own also.
No need to sign up in advance, just show up and make new friends!
For more information, contact Sharon at sdalton@lmxac.org, or by calling (732) 727-0212 ex. 12. |
ESL Conversation Group
Thursdays throughout November
from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The Literacy Programs of NJ is hosting
an ESL Conversation group here at the library. The goals of the Adult ESL
Program focus primarily on the adult family members.
The goals of this
program are:
- to provide English language instruction
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to help adults gain motivational skills through knowledge and to pursue further education and training
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to enhance the parenting skills of adult participants
For more information, contact Sharon at sdalton@lmxac.org, or by calling (732) 727-0212 ex. 12. Students must be 18 or older. No registration required. |
Computer Classes
Mondays, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 & 11/30
at 2:00 PM
 E-mail for Beginners Basics 11/2 & 11/30- Learn how to create a free E-mail address and use E-mail.
Microsoft Word for Beginners 11/9- Learn how to create a word-processing document.
Typing
competence is a prerequisite. If someone cannot type but wants to
observe, they are welcome, but they will not be able to participate
hands on.
Mouse for Beginners 11/16-Learn how to use the mouse in Windows XP.
Internet for Beginners 11/23- Learn how to surf websites and search for information on the Internet. Typing
competence is a prerequisite. If someone cannot type but wants to
observe, they are welcome, but they will not be able to participate
hands on.
Registration is now required for computer classes. Limited to 5 registrants per class. Register by signing up in the Lobby, or by calling the Reference Desk at (732) 727-0212 ex. 12.
For more information contact Bob by emailing bobm@rjmgroup.net.
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Knitting Club
Every Wednesday throughout the year at 12:00 PM
Join the Knitting Club to learn new knitting techniques and to meet new friends!
No registration required. For more information, contact Sharon at sdalton@lmxac.org, or by calling (732) 727-0212 ex. 12.
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COMING SOON IN
MUSIC & MOVIES!
November's Most Anticipated Music Releases
Kris Allen The Circle Singles Collection
by Kris Allen by Bon Jovi by Britney Spears
November's Most Anticipated Movie Releases
G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra
Starring Sienna Miller & Dennis Quaid
Release Date: 11/3/09
 Up
Starring Ed Asner & Christopher Plummer
Release Date: 11/10/09
 Star Trek
Starring Eric Bana
Release Date: 11/17/09
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COMING SOON IN PRINT!
November's Most Anticipated Books
Ford Countyby John Grisham Release Date:11/3/09
Matchless: A Christmas Story
by Gregory Maguire
Release Date: 11/1/09
The Gift
by Cecelia Ahern
Release Date: 11/1/2009
The Lacuna
by Barbara Kingsolver
Release Date: 11/2/2009
Rainwater
by Sandra Brown
Release Date: 11/3/2009
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