RT Library News
www.rtlibrary.org      973-627-2344                            Vol 8, Issue 9/10
[email protected]                            September / October 2014

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Full Sat. & Sun. Hours Restored
Children's Programs
Fall Workshops
Fall Computer Workshops
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Full Saturday and Sunday Hours Restored!
We are happy to announce that we have resumed full Saturday hours from 9am to 5pm and we have reopened on Sundays from 1pm to 4pm.

Earlier this year the Board of Trustees voted to close on Sundays due to budgetary constraints, but thanks to the support of the Township's Mayor and Council the library will resume Sunday operations.

The Township Council agreed to provide the Library with the additional support needed because of the importance of keeping the Library open on Sundays for township residents.The Library is grateful for the support given to us by the Township and are excited about the opportunity to reopen on Sundays.

 

For more information please call Scott Davan, the director of the Rockaway Township Free Public Library at 973-627-2344.

Children's Programs
Fall Program Registration
  • Rockaway Township Resident in person registration begins September 15.
  • Rockaway Township Resident phone registration begins September 22.
  • Out of town registration begins on September 29.
Story Time Begins Monday, October 6!

Click here for full story-time program times and themes.

Tuesday Crafternoons

For Grades 4-6 from 4-5 pm

 

Oct 14   Haunted Halloween

Nov 18   Tiny Thanksgiving Table

Dec 16   Winter Wonderland

 

You must sign up for each individual class. Sign up in the children's room starting September 15 or call
973-627-2344.
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Fabulous Fridays  

Fridays from 6:00pm to 7:30 pm

 

Ages 5 and up can sign up for the following programs:

 

Oct  10           Wii Game Night 

Oct  24           Family Movie (Despicable Me)* 

Nov.   7           Lego 

Nov.  21          Family Movie (Frozen)*  

 

*All ages welcome for family movie night.  

 Please feel free to bring your own snacks.

 

Registration is required. To register, stop in at the Children's Room or call 973-627-2344.

 

Fall Saturday Extravaganzas!

Ages 4-8. Registration is required.

 

On the Farm 

Saturday, October 11 at 10:00am   

 

Please bring a mini pumpkin to the program to decorate!  

 

Puppets, Puppets, Puppets 

Saturday, November 22 at 10:00am   

 

Featuring a puppet show!   

 

 Registration is required. To register, stop in at the Children's Room or call 973-627-2344.

Teen Events

Teen Book Club (Grades 9-12) 

Wednesday, September 17 from 6:15pm - 7:00pm

 

We'll be reading Mind Games by Kiersten White.

 

Seventeen-year-old Fia and her sister, Annie, are trapped in a school that uses young female psychics and mind readers as tools for corporate espionage-and if Fia doesn't play by the rules of their deadly game, Annie will be killed.

 

Perfect for fans of Sara Shepard's The Lying Game series, Kiersten White's Mind Games, a novel about two sisters trapped in a web of deceit, was called "lightning fast and fabulously fun" by bestselling author Laini Taylor.

 

Pick up your copy today at the circulation desk.

 

If you have questions please call Darlene @ 973-627-2344 or email [email protected]

   

Mother Daughter Book Club (Grades 6-8)

Tuesday, September 30 from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

 

We'll be reading The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.

 

When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.

 

Winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller, this stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendships. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the point-of-view of Ivan himself.

 

Pick up your copy today at the circulation desk.

 

If you have questions please call Darlene @ 973-627-2344 or email [email protected]

 

Fall Workshops and Events for Adults 

seasonal_pumpkins.jpg Registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. For registration, please come in, call 973-627-2344, or email [email protected].

 

Who Said Your're Not a Poet?
Wednesday, Sept. 17 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm


Dianne Feula will lead you through the poetry writing process. She is a retired high school teacher of 33 years and has a number of published works. She has led poetry writing workshops in the area, including past workshops here. Everyone goes home with a poem, guaranteed!

To register call 973-627-2344, come in, or email [email protected]

 

Immunization Jeopardy
Tuesday, September 30. 6:30 - 7:30 pm  

 

Join Public Health Nurse, Colleen Hintz, RN, BSN, In partnership with The Rockaway Township Division of Health, for a fact-filled evening about immunization, it's history, and recent outbreaks.

To register call 973-627-2344, come in, or email [email protected]

 

Rockaway History Project

June - November 

 

To celebrate New Jersey's 350th Anniversary, we are collecting images of Rockaway's history to display this summer and potentially scan for posterity. We'd love for you to participate! Ask a Reference Librarian for more details.

  

Gravestone Art & Symbolism
Wednesday, October 22, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm


Lorna and Phil Wooldridge will give an overview of the meanings and development of gravestone symbolism. Many symbols provide insight into the culture, make a statement about the life or death of the deceased, or are simply, artistically beautiful. Just in time for Halloween!  

Fall Computer Workshops

Wednesdays, September 10 through December 10 @ 10:00 am

 

Computer & Internet Basics Series

We welcome new computer users to sign up for our Computer Basics series. We kick off with Computer Basics 1 [mousercise] (9/10). We continue with Computer Basics 2 (9/17), Internet Basics* (10/1), and E-mail Basics* (10/15).

 

Wednesday, October 22 @ 10:00 am

Microsoft Word Basics

Learn how to use Word 2013 to create a professional looking letter or a resume.*

 

Wednesday, October 29 @ 10:00 am

Microsoft Excel Basics

Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2013. Topics

include entering data, moving and copying data, & formatting worksheets.*

 

Wednesday, November 5 @ 10:00 am

Microsoft PowerPoint Basics

Learn how to create a slide show presentation. We will go over inserting text and images, using templates, and other ways to construct your presentation. * / **

 

Wednesday, November 12 @ 10:00 am

Social Media Basics

Why should I be on Facebook? Who cares about Twitter? Should I share my photos on Facebook or Pinterest? Learn how to be informed in the 21st Century.* / **

 

Wednesday, November 19 @ 10:00 am

Power Internet Searching

Want to search the internet like a pro? This intermediate level class will help you use Google more efficiently and introduce library databases.* / **

 

Wednesday, December 3 @ 10:00 am

Power Word

Do you already know how to use Word, but want to learn how to format documents more professionally? This intermediate level class explores editing, alignment, page formatting, headers, images and tables.* / **

 

Wednesday, December 10 @ 10:00 am

Power Excel

Already know Excel basics and want to tackle functions, formulas, charts and pivot tables? This class is for you! Knowledge of basic algebra strongly recommended.* / **  

 

Thursdays in Sept., Oct., Nov., and Dec. @ 10:00 am

Open Lab, Bring Your Own Device

Learn how to download e-books or let us help you troubleshoot your mobile device! Schedule your 1/2 hour one-on-one appointment today!

 

*requires keyboarding & Computer Basics 1& 2.       **requires internet & e-mail basics 

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