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This Week at Your Library:
 March 28
 

 

Jon McGoran, Thriller Author to Speak

 

Canva: Graphic Design Class

 

Podcasting Class

 

The Artist's Studio: Vincent Van Gogh

 

Managing Knee & Hip Pain

 

Tweens Night Out: Gaming

 

Vintage Sports Collectibles Appraised 

 

Dear Library Member,

Jon McGoran is the author of the ecological thrillers Drift and Deadout, from Tor/Forge Books, and their sequel, Dust Up, due out April 2016. He is also the author of the novella, After Effects from Amazon's StoryFront imprint. Writing as D. H. Dublin, he is the author of the forensic crime thrillers Freezer Burn, Blood Poison, and Body Trace, from Penguin Books.  We are very pleased to have him speak at the Library on Saturday, April 2 at 12 pm as part of the lecture series of the Garden State Speculative Fiction Writers.  Please come and listen to this fascinating talk.  Mr. McGoran will take your questions at the end.
 
This week we are also delighted to present two new technology-oriented classes: Canva and Podcasting.

Canva is a free online graphic design app. Drag-and-drop simplicity lets you create gorgeous flyers, infographics, social media banners, and so much more.  Just what you need for your business or school activities.  Monday at 4 pm.  Just drop in.

Explore the basics of sound recording, editing and Podcasting on Wednesday at 7 pm.  Learn about using portable recorders, microphones, and the sound editing software, Audacity.  No registration required.  Just drop in!

In celebration of Youth Art Month, learn about a famous artist and try out their style at our Artist's Studio program on Wednesday at 7:30 pm! This session will focus on Vincent Van Gogh. We'll provide all supplies, but wear clothes you don't mind painting in. For grades 6-12. Register here.
 
 On Friday at 10:30 am Drs. Leonard Somarriba and John Scafidi from ProFysio Physical Therapy will present strategies to manage arthritic knee and hip pain in the program Manage Knee & Hip Pain Without Surgery.  Please join us for this informative session.  No registration required.

Level up at the Library! Enjoy a night of games, treats, crafts and fun.  Join us on Friday at 7 pm at Tweens Night Out: Gaming for kids ages 8-12.  Just drop in.

Listen to Michael Osacky, a certified vintage sports card and memorabilia appraiser, discuss the vintage sports memorabilia industry. Afterwards, he will provide a free verbal appraisal to all attendees who bring in their vintage sports collectibles.  This special program, Vintage Sports Collectibles, is on Saturday at 2 pm.  Free and open to all.
 
If you have a program topic or presenter you'd like us to have at the Library, please email me at any time.
 
Don't forget about enrolling your child or teen in Book Buddies!  It starts on April 5.  Your teen will earn community service hours helping a child practice their reading skills.  Signup forms are at the Youth Services desk.  Call 732-721-5600 x5028 for more information.
 

Have a wonderful week.  See you in the Library!
 
Regards,
Nancy Cohen, Library Director
Events This Week
Monday
10am: Preschool Playtime
10:30am: Makey Makey Scratch Coding for Beginners - Idea Farm 
12:30pm: Bridge Club
4pm: Canva: Graphic Design
4:30pm: Kids Chess and More Club
6-8pm: Tech Buddies - come get help from a tech-savvy teen!
6:30pm: Craft Club 
7pm: Drop-in Sewing Workshop - Idea Farm
7pm: Maker Monday: Crochet and More - Idea Farm
Tuesday
10am: Canasta Club
6pm: Harbor Night at the Movies: "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" (1954, G) -
Wednesday
3:30-5pm: Math Tutoring (Grades 6+)
4:15pm: Make and Create (Grades K-3)
6:30pm: Chess Club
7pm: Podcasting
7:30pm: The Artist's Studio: Vincent Van Gogh [Registration Required]
Thursday
1pm: Craft Club
1pm: Scrabble Club
4:15pm: Make and Create (Grades K-3)
Friday
10:30am: Managing Arthritic Knee and Hip Pain
11am: Alphabet Art
1:30pm: Friday Film: "Vertigo" (1958, PG)
7pm: Tweens Night Out: Gaming
Saturday
10am-12pm: Math Tutoring (Grades 6+)
10:30am: Parent-Child Sewing Class (Ages 8-12) - Idea Farm 
11am-1pm: Tech Buddies - come get help from a tech-savvy teen!
12pm: Garden State Speculative Fiction Writers: Guest Speaker, Jon McGoran,
author of ecological thrillers
12pm: LEGO Lab
2pm: Vintage Sports Collectibles
Sunday
2pm: Safety Class - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
Upcoming Events Next Week
 Monday 4/4, 10am: Preschool Storytime/Craft
1:30pm: Job Search Using ReferenceUSA
7pm: Drop-in Sewing Workshop - Idea Farm
7pm: Maker Monday: Recyclable Crafting (Ages 5-8) - Idea Farm 
Tuesday 4/5, 10:30am: Safety Class - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
2:30pm: Computer Basics [Registration Required]
6pm: Laurence Harbor Night at the Movies: "Field of Dreams" (1999, PG)
7pm: Paper Bead Crafts (Grades 4-6) - Idea Farm
Wednesday 4/6, 3:30-5pm: Math Tutoring (Grades 6+)
3:30pm: Vinyl Cutter/Decal Class - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
7pm: Microsoft Powerpoint [Registration Required]
Thursday 4/7, 4:15pm: Make & Create (Grades K-3)
7pm: Teen Advisory Board
Friday 4/8, 10:30am: Adult Craft: Recycled Beads - Idea Farm [Registration Suggested,
1:30pm: Friday Film: "Creed" (2015, PG-13)
2:30pm: Event Planning Apps
6pm: Fandom Ball
Saturday 4/9, 10am-12pm: Math Tutoring (Grades 6+)
11:30am: Toddler Dance Party
2pm: Laurence Harbor Family Movie: "Astro Boy" (2009, PG)
2:30pm: Second Saturday Performance: Carnaby Street Duo - 
The Rolling Stones
2:30pm: Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Sunday 4/10, 2pm: Enterpreneur Workshop
3pm: Scratch Coding for Beginners - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
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