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This Week at Your Library:
October 10

 

 

 

Sophie!

 

 

 

Spooktacular Tweens

 

Wills, Estates and Trusts

 

Get Ready for NaNoWriMo

 

Sensory Time for Adults

 

Old Bridge Township Services Online

 

Wild NJ: Garden State Nature Adventures

 

Sophie the Therapy Dog

 



Dear Library Member,
 

We have another full array of programming for all ages this week. Take a peek:
 
One of our many Halloween-themed events this month will be our Maker Monday Spooktacular program for tweens. Kids in grades 4-6 are invited to join us on Monday at 7pm to make creepy crafts that will put them in the holiday spirit. Register here.
   
Local attorney Ken Vercammen returns to the Library on Tuesday for a Wills, Estates and Trusts program at 1pm. He will discuss various legal aspects of these documents and holdings and will clarify the various benefits of estate planning choices. Vercammen is admitted to practice in NJ and Federal District Court and is Managing Attorney of a full service law practice with offices in Edison and Cranbury. He previously served as Prosecutor for the Township of Cranbury, NJ.

Find out more about NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month - which is celebrated each November.  The Garden State Speculative Fiction Writers will share everything you need to know on how to begin writing your novel, including writing prompts and exercises to get you started.  Please bring your preferred writing equipment (pen & paper, laptop, etc).  Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 pm.
 
On Wednesday at 10:30am, we will offer another Sensory Time for Adults. The Library was pleased to begin this new program in September for adults with special needs and their caregivers. These sessions are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30am. They combine various activities, such as stories, music, games and crafts, and give participants the opportunity to refine their communication and social skills. This month's theme will be "Fun with Fall."   

Saturday at 11 am stay in touch and learn what services Old Bridge Township offers to you! From signing up for notification alerts to filling out forms or paying your taxes online, see what eGovernment is all about at Old Bridge Services Online Class.

Did you know there are abundant opportunities to experience nature adventures right here in NJ? On Saturday at 2pm, we have a program entitled, "Wild New Jersey: Nature Adventures in the Garden State." Presented by David Wheeler, Executive Director of Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ, the session will explore the state's wide array of wildlife and outdoor nature adventures. Wheeler will discuss the year he spent discovering New Jersey's wildlife diversity and habitats, and will talk about the ample opportunities the state offers for nature activities including dogsledding, mountain climbing and wildlife boat tours.
 
We'll wrap up the week on Sunday at 1:30pm with a visit from therapy dog, Sophie. This program will examine how therapy dogs provide enormous emotional support to many, ranging from hospitalized children to veterans and seniors. Local therapy dog handler Roger Regan will share his process for training the canines and will discuss how they can positively affect a person's quality of life. Attendees will also be able to interact with  Sophie during the presentation.
            
Have a spectacular week -- and yes, we will be open on Columbus Day - Monday the 10th.  See you in the Library!
 
Regards,
Nancy Cohen, Library Director
Events This Week
Monday
10am: Preschool Storytime/Craft
4pm: Family Fun: Let's Get Physical
12:30pm: Bridge Club
6-8pm: Tech Buddies - come get help from a tech-savvy teen!
6:30pm: Craft Club 
7pm: Ladies' Book Discussion: "Fates and Furies" by Lauren Groff
7pm: Maker Monday: Spooktacular Tweens - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
7pm: Teen/Adult Drop-in Sewing Workshop - Idea Farm
Tuesday
10am: Canasta Club
10:30am: Internet Basics [Registration Required]
1pm: Wills, Estates and Trusts
4pm: Intro to 3D Printing - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
4:30pm: Miss Pam's Storytime - Laurence Harbor
6pm: Harbor Night at the Movies: "The Fog" (2005, PG-13) -  Laurence Harbor
7pm: Get Ready for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)
Wednesday
10:30am: Sensory Time for Adults
3:30-5pm: Math Tutoring (Grades 6+)
6:30pm: Chess Club
Thursday
10:30am: Email Basics [Registration Required]
1pm: Craft Club
1pm: Scrabble Club
4pm: Safety Class - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
4:15pm: Make and Create (Grades K-3)
6:30pm: Bookenders Book Discussion: "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
7pm: Werewolves Game Night (Teens)
Friday
11am: Alphabet Art (Ages 2+)
1:30pm: Friday Film: "10 Cloverfield Lane" (2016, PG-13)
Saturday
10am-12pm: Math Tutoring (Grades 6+)
11am: Old Bridge Services Online Class
11am-1pm: Tech Buddies - come get help from a tech-savvy teen!
12pm: LEGO Lab - Idea Farm
2pm: Wild New Jersey: Garden State Nature Adventures
3pm: Crochet and More - Idea Farm
Sunday
1:30pm: Sophie the Therapy Dog
3pm: Intro to 3D Printing - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
Upcoming Events Next Week
 Monday 10/17, 10am: Preschool Storytime/Craft
4pm: Family Fun: STEAM Challenges
7pm: Day of the Dead Glass Painting (Teens) - Idea Farm
7pm: Vinyl Cutter/Decal Class - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
7pm: Teen/Adult Drop-in Sewing Workshop - Idea Farm
Tuesday 10/18, 4pm: Buying Stuff Online
6pm: Laurence Harbor Night at the Movies: "The Sixth Sense(1999, PG-13)
7pm: Tweens Bubble Wrap Art
7pm: Intro to 3D Printing - Idea Farm [Registration Required]
7pm: Tricks and Tips for Writing a Novel
Wednesday 10/19, 3:30-5pm: Math Tutoring (Grades 6+)
7&8pm: SCORE Business Counseling [Registration Required]
Thursday 10/20, 4:15pm: Make and Create (Grades K-3)
7pm: Good Reasons to Hate Taxes
7pm: Luigi's Ghostly Library (Grades 1-6)
Friday 10/21, 10:30am: Meet the Artist: Frida Kahlo
1:30pm: Friday Film: "Rear Window" (1954)
4pm: Pop In for Popcorn Stories
Saturday 10/22, 10am-12pm Math Tutoring (Grades 6+)
10:30am-2:30pm: SAT Practice Exam (Grades 9-12) [Registration Required]
10:30am-1pm: Parent/Child Sewing Class (Ages 8-12)
11:30am: Kids Dance Party
2:30pm: Huff-N-Puff Family Competition
Sunday 10/23, 2:30pm: Inquire Science: Importance of the Heart
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