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RT Library News
www.rtlibrary.org 973-627-2344 Vol 10, Issue 9/11 rockawaytwplibrary@rtlibrary.org Fall 2015
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Used Book Sale
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The Friends of the Rockaway Township Library are excited to announce our upcoming November book sale:
Friday, Nov. 6: Sneak Preview 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ($10 charge)
Saturday, Nov. 7: 9:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, Nov. 8: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ($5 for a bag of books)
The library will be accepting donations of gently used books inside the lower level of the library from September 1 - November 5.
We are NOT accepting:
Encyclopedias, Reader's Digest or other magazines, Condensed Novels, Audio Cassettes, VHS Tapes, Computer / Health Books Published Before 2012 or Materials in Poor Shape.
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Fall 2015 Programs for Children
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Registration
Rockaway Township Resident in person registration begins September 21
Rockaway Township Resident phone registration begins September 28
Persons living out of town may begin to register on October 2
Please check our Events Flyer for exact days / times and for additional activities, including Movies, Lego Club and more.
Thursdays, October 8 through November 19 9:30am - 10:30am 0- 18 Months 10:30am - 11:30am 18 - 30 Months Mondays, October 12 through November 30 @ Hibernia9:45am - 10:45am Newborn - 2 years Parent and toddlers are introduced to nursery rhymes, board books, simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime in an age appropriate way.
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Tales & Tunes For Tots
Mondays, October 5 through November 23
10:30am - 11:30am Ages 2 - 3
Wednesdays, October 7 through November 25
9:30am - 10:30am Ages 2 - 3
Families participate in storytime including picture books, songs, puppets, crafts, and flannel boards. To be ready for this group, children should be able to sit for stories.
Fall Tales
Tuesdays, October 6 through November 24
1:15pm - 2:00pm Ages 3 - 6
Wednesdays, October 7 through November 25
10:30am - 11:15am Ages 3 - 6
Mondays, October 12 - November 30
10:45am - 11:30am Ages 2 - 6
Children listen to picture books and flannel board stories, sing songs, participate in a craft activity related to the stories read.
Library Adventure Club
Fridays, October 9 through November 20
4:15pm - 5:00 pm Grades 1 -3
School Ages Children participate in age appropriate stories, crafts and activities.
Preschool Skills
Mondays, October 5 through November 23
1:00pm - 1:45pm Ages 4-5
Preschool reinforcement activities using books, activities, games and crafts.
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Adult Fall Workshops
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To register, come in, call 973-627-2344, or email rockawaytwplibrary@rtlibrary.org
September 2015
Mostly Motown
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 | 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
"Mostly Motown" is a review of classic rhythm & blues and soul of the 1960s and 1970s. Join Rhonda Denet and the Silver Fox Songs Trio as they celebrate a time when this primarily African-American genre crossed over to mainstream audiences.
Featured songs were made famous by artists Aretha Franklin, The Supremes, Gladys Knight, and more.
* Sponsored by Rockaway Twp Library Foundation
Antique Appraisal Road Show
Saturday, September 26, 2015 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Get up to 2 items appraised by Alan Snyder, a certified antiques and estate appraiser who has been in business since 1979. Or just come to watch the show. Limit 40 + an additional 20 for viewing only. Only a few seats remain, so register soon before space runs out!
* Sponsored by Rockaway Twp Library Foundation
Mining Iron in Northwest New Jersey
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Local author Stuart Lefkowitz will share the history of the miners through stories and how their families worked to make Northern New Jersey what it is today. There will be a book signing and books available for sale after the presentation.
October 2015
The Best Prevention is a Healthy Plate
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 | 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Registered dietitions Kaitlin Bennet, RD, and Jennifer Buttenmuller , in partnership with the Rockaway Township Division of Health discuss how to prevent chronic disease through nutrition.
Birds on the Nest**
Wednesday, October, 21 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Stephanie Queirolo from the Morris County Park Commission presents an up-close investigation of birds' nests, including observing, measuring, and collecting data to determine which bird made each nest. Learn what makes a bird a bird, and the difficulty of building a nest. Registration required. Space is limited, so register today!
**This event is being held at our Hibernia Branch location: 419 Green Pond Rd.
Board Game Night ***
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 | 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Why not set aside the iWhatever for the night and join us for some friend board game competition? Play some of ours or bring your own; learn a new game or enjoy your favorite. All ages are welcome!
***Children less than 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Investor Workshop Wednesday, October 28, 2015 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Dennis Durkin, in association with the Investor Advocacy Project at Seton Hall School of Law, presents this workshop which will which will assist individuals in making informed investment choices.
November 2015
NaNoWriMo
Sundays in November (2, 9, 16, 23, and 30) | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun approach to creative writing, which takes place every November. No registration is necessary, but we encourage you to sign up on their website, http://nanowrimo.org/.
For more information, contact Hillary DePiano at hillary@pricednostalgia.com.
Family Detective
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 | 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Become a Family Detective! Robert Stein will explain the process that detectives use and link it to the search for your ancestors. This program is for both beginning and experienced genealogists.
*Sponsored by the Friends of RTPL
College Funding
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Solutions for College Funding, Inc presents a seminar for parents of high school Juniors & Seniors interested in college. Parents will be educated on funding options and more.
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Fall Computer Workshops
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Wednesdays, September 9 through December 23 @ 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] (9/9). We continue with Computer Basics 2 (9/30), Internet Basics* (10/7), and E-mail Basics* (10/14).
Wednesday, October 21 @ 10:00 am
Microsoft Word Basics
Learn how to use Word 2013 to create a professional looking letter.*
Wednesday, October 28 @ 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 4 @ 10:00 am
Power Word
Already know how to use Word but want to learn how to more? This intermediate level class explores editing, alignment, page formatting, headers, images and tables.* / **
Wednesday, November 11 @ 10:00 am
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. * / **
Wednesday, November 18 @ 10:00 am
An introduction to social media and twitter. Learn how to be informed in the 21st Century. ***
Wednesday, December 2 @ 10:00am
An introduction to Facebook. Take what you learned about forums, blogs and chat in our Twitter Basics class and apply it to Facebook. ***
Wednesday, December 9 @ 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 16 @ 10:00 am
Advanced Word
Explore beyond the Home ribbon! This class is geared towards helping you create a great report for work or college. Learn about headers, table of contents, managing sources, and inserting tables and graphics.****
Wednesday, December 23 @ 10:00 am
Advanced Excel
An advanced look at formulas, charts, pivot tables, and other topics. Knowledge of Algebra recommended.****
Select Thursdays this Fall @ 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! Only one appointment per person per month due to high demand. Sign ups are available one week in advance.
* Prerequisite: Mousing and Keyboarding or permission of the instructor.
** Prerequisite: Microsoft Word or Excel Basics
*** Prerequisite: Computer Basics Series
**** Prerequisite: Power Microsoft Word or Excel
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Thanks for supporting your local library!
Scott Davan, Director
Rockaway Township Library |
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