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This Week at Your Library: Feb. 15



Carpeting Project Update

Baseball: The Cooperstown Chronicles

African-American Genealogy Program

Health Programs

Mug Meals for Teens

New! Ethical Hacking Class

and much more...

Dear Library Member,
 
Pictured above is our new quick charge station for your convenience.  The station can charge both Apple and Android tablet and mobile devices in a fraction of the normal time.  The station is located  near the entrance of the Library.  More charging solutions are coming.
 
On Monday, February 15, the front entrance areas of the Library are slated to receive new carpeting.  The next areas to be worked on will be the section in front of the Passport Office and from there, the public computer area.  Many public computers could be out of service for a day or two late in the week .  We will have some alternative devices available for you to use which work through our wireless network.  Passport service should not be interrupted.  We are sorry for any inconvenience and we're working hard to minimize all service interruptions.
 
Well known author Frank Russo will discuss his book The Cooperstown Chronicles on Saturday, February 20 at 2 pm.  Learn about some of baseball's most colorful personalities, lives and careers.  A book signing will take place after the presentation.
 
We're also very pleased to present African American Genealogy on Sunday, February 21 at 2 pm.  A panel of presenters from the AAHGS (Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society) will present on early African American family history dating back to the 18th century. The Library offers Ancestry.com as another genealogical resource.
 
There are two health-related programs this week: Tai Chi Chuan on Wednesday at 7 pm with instructor Andy Lee and A Healthy Heart and You on Friday at 10:30 am presented by Raritan Bay Medical Center RN and Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic Todd Kaplan.  Both programs present strategies to foster and maintain good health. 
 
For teens only, come to Mug Meals on Thursday, February 18 at 7 pm.  Learn how to cook delicious and simple meals for one using just the microwave and a mug!  You'll be making breakfast, lunch and dessert options.  Registration required.

Offered for the first time and taught by a systems engineer, Ethical Hacking will take place on Sunday, February 21 at 3 pm.  The purpose of ethical hacking is to assess vulnerabilities of a computer system in order to protect it.  This intro class will explain why ethical hacking is needed.  A must attend for anyone interested in protecting their personal or business computers.  Registration required. 

Have a spectacular week.  See you in the Library!
 
Regards,
Nancy Cohen, Library Director

Two of the Library's superlative volunteers who helped reupholster our lobby benches.  Many thanks, young ladies, for your fine work and volunteer spirit!  Third volunteer not pictured.
Events This Week
Monday -- Library Closed
Tuesday
10am: Canasta Club
2:30pm: Internet Basics [Registration Required]
6pm: Harbor Night at the Movies: "The Vow" (2012, PG-13) - Laurence Harbor
7-8:30pm: English as a Second Language [Registration Required]
Wednesday
10-11:30am: English as a Second Language [Registration Required]
10:30am: Advanced 3D Printing - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
3:30-5pm: Math Tutoring (Grades 6+)
6:30pm: Chess Club
7&8 pm: SCORE Counseling [Registration Required]
7pm: Tai Chi
Thursday
1pm: Craft Club
1pm: Scrabble Club
3:30pm: Safety Class - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
4:15pm: Make & Create (Grades K-3)
7pm: Mug Meals for Teens [Registration Required]
7pm: Intro to 3D Printing - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
Friday
10:30am: Healthy Heart
11am: Alphabet Art (Ages 2+ with adult)
1:30pm: Friday Film: "The Walk" (2015, PG)
7pm: Lego Construction Challenge - Idea Farm (Grades 3-12)
Saturday
10am-12pm: Math Tutoring (Grades 6+)
10:30am: Teen/Adult Sewing Class Part I - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
11am-1pm: Tech Buddies - come get help from a tech-savvy teen!
12pm: LEGO Lab
2pm: Baseball: The Coopertown Chronicles presented by author Frank Russo
Sunday
2pm: African American Genealogy
2pm: Ethical Hacking - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
Upcoming Events Next Week
 Monday 2/22, 10am: Preschool Storytime/Craft
10:30am: Intro to 3D Printing - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
7pm: Parent-Child (12 & under) Sewing - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
7pm: Maker Monday for Teens: Dragons - Idea Farm [Registration Required
Tuesday 2/23, 3:30pm: Vinyl Cutter/Decal Class - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
6pm: Laurence Harbor Night at the Movies: "Some Like It Hot(1959)
7-8:30pm: English as a Second Language [Registration Required]
Wednesday 2/24, 10-11:30am: English as a Second Language [Registration Required]
3:30-5pm: Math Tutoring (Grades 6+)
7pm: Safety Class - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
Thursday 2/25, 4:15pm: Make & Create (Grades K-3)
7pm: Understanding Standardized Test Scores
7pm: General Book Discussion: Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene
7pm: Teens/Tweens Gaming Club (Grades 4-12)
Friday 2/26, 1:30pm: Friday Film: "The Intern" (2015, PG-13)
7pm: Meet the Author: Marcy Kagan
Saturday 2/27, 10am-12pm Math Tutoring (Grades 6+)
10:30am-1pm: Teen/Adult Sewing Class Part II [Registration Required]
2pm: Anime Kurabu (Club) for Teens
2pm: Adult Coloring
2pm: Laurence Harbor Family Movie: "The Princess and the Frog" (2009, G)
2:30pm: Self-Publishing [Registration Required
Sunday 2/28, 2pm: Ancient Olympics
2pm: Scratch Coding for Beginners (Ages 9-12) - Idea Farm 
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