OCL August 2012 Programs & Events

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AUGUST 2012

Programs & Events

BARNEGAT

A – Business Hours English Conversations Led by trained volunteers, new speakers of English get the chance to practice and develop self-confidence in a welcoming, informal environment.

Groups and one-on-one conversation available. Special times can also be arranged. Please call Peggy at 609698-3331 to REG or stop by circulation desk.

T – 8/10, 2 pm, Friday Anime Cosplay Contest Wear your handmade costumes and join in the fun.

Prize for best in show! Drop in. Ages 12 - 18.

CH, F – 8/11, 12 pm, Saturday Lunchtime Family Movie: We Bought a Zoo (Rated PG) Bring your lunch and watch a movie on our big screen.

CH – 8/1, 11 am, Wednesday By the Light of the Moon Story time fun for ages 10 -18 months REG

T – 8/13, 2 pm, Monday For Teens: Writing 102 Talk about the reality of getting published and build writing skills. REG

CH – 8/2, 2:30 pm, Thursday Stuffed Animal Sleepover Bring your favorite stuffed animal for story time.

Leave your animal overnight for a sleepover. Ages 3 5. REG

CH, T – 8/15, 6 pm, Wednesday My Little Pony® Party Do you enjoy the animated TV show Friendship is Magic? Get your “cutie mark,” enjoy colorful snacks, and tell us about your favorite ponies.

Ages 7+, please REG.

A – 8/2, 7 pm, Thursday Barnegat Book Café Talk about books you’ve read and enjoyed or just listen to recommendations.

T – 8/6, 2 pm, Monday Teens Cook - If You Fry It, They Will Come Let’s fry some interesting things: Oreos®, Twinkies®, pickles and more. Ages 12 - 18. REG CH – 8/7, 2:30 pm, Tuesday DS® Day Drop in with your DS® and play with other DS® enthusiasts .

CH – 8/8, 4 pm - 5 pm, Wednesday BeyBlades® and Bakugan® Bring your own BeyBlades® or Bakugan® and play with other fans.

Ages 8 and up. REG T – 8/8, 6:30 pm, Wednesday Alien Survival Movie Night Prepare to Own the Night by working on your alien invasion survival strategy. Watch a PG-13 alien movie.

Ages 13 - 18. REG CH, F – 8/9, 3 pm, Thursday A Shadow Play performance Join us for a shadow play performed by the library’s teen S.A.I.L. volunteers. REG

CH, T – 8/16, 6 pm, Thursday Tween Craft: deLIGHTful Candle Holders Decorate glass candleholders with decoupage techniques. Ages 10 - 15. REG CH – 8/17, 1 pm, Friday End of Summer Reading Party A party for children who have received their Dream Big: READ! Certificates will be awarded. REG T – 8/17, 3 pm, Friday Teen End of Summer Reading Party Wrap up summer with a pizza party. Participants in teen summer reading, SAIL, and Reading Buddies are welcome. Drop in. Ages 12 - 18.

A – 8/21, 2 pm, Tuesday Book Discussion Room

by Emma Donoghue A five-year-old boy has never known any living space beyond an eleven square foot room where his mother has been imprisoned for seven years. This novel is beautifully written as a first person narrative from the view of this young boy. Mother and child plan a nailbiting escape to face the world together.

CH, F - 8/23, 6:30 pm, Thursday Family Movie Night: The Lorax (Rated PG.) Bring your own popcorn and enjoy a movie on our big screen.

(No drinks, please) REG or drop in.

CH – 8/29, 4 pm, Wednesday ‘Tween the Covers – Book Club Ages 9 and up.

CH, T – 8/30, 1 pm, Thursday Harry Potter Extravaganza Are you still in love with Harry Potter? Discuss all things Harry Potter with Barnegat TAB. Ages 10 - 18.

REG CH – 8/31, 3:30 pm - 4:30pm, Friday Tail Waggin’ Tutor Read to a therapy dog. For beginning or struggling readers. REG

BEACHWOOD

C – By Appointment Only Individualized Computer Chats CH – 8/2, 2 pm, Thursday Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Drop in Craft Make your own glittery star Ages 3+ with caregiver.

CH – 8/7, 10 am, Tuesday Mother Goose Early literacy program with rhymes, songs, instruments and more. Infants up to 23 months REG CH – 8/8, 2 pm, Wednesday Blackout Read the Caldecott Award-winning book then create your own blackout scratch art! Ages 5- 10. REG A – 8/10, 10:30 pm, Friday Book Discussion Copies available at the branch.

T – 8/10, 3 pm, Friday Mendi-Temporary Henna Tattoos for Teens Ages 12+ with parental approval. REG T – 8/11, 10 am, Saturday Bagels and Books Teen Book discussion. Ages 12 - 17. REG

T – 8/13, 7 pm, Monday Teen Advisory Board Ages 12 - 17 . REG A – 8/14, 10 am, Tuesday Eating Right for Diabetes REG CH – 8/15, 3:45 pm, Wednesday Rover’s Readers Come read to library dogs, Taffy and Rusty. For reading children up to age 12. REG A – 8/17, 10 am, Friday Knit Wits Want to learn to knit or crochet?

No registration necessary.

CH – 8/20, 6:30 pm, Monday Dreaming with Sparks Bedtime stories with library mascot, Sparks! Wear your jammies.

Ages 2+. REG CH – 8/21, 10 am, Tuesday Toddler Time Stories, music and movement Ages 2-4. REG F – 8/27, 7 pm, Monday Brainstorming with Homeschooling Parents For any parent who is currently homeschooling or interested in finding out more from other experienced parents. REG F – 8/28, 10 am, Tuesday American Sign Language for Homeschoolers For students who have the basics.

Any age that knows these basics are welcome. REG

BERKELEY

A – 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 1 pm, Thursdays An Afternoon of Mah Jongg Are you a Mah Jongg player, or would you like to be one? Join us on Thursday afternoons in August. Experienced players are invited to play with their peers, sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Library.

REG A – 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Mondays The Yarn Dolls Knit or crochet with the Yarn Dolls. This very diverse group meets once a week. Come meet new people, have a few laughs and brush up on an old skill. Bring along your unfinished projects.

A - 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 6:30 pm - 8 pm, Tuesdays English Conversation Group This is an informal conversation group for people who are learning English. Classes meet every Tuesday at 6:30 pm. ¡Si usted quiere practicar sus ingles, vengase a la Sucursal de Berkeley! Únase a un grupo de gente que usa conversación informal pare mejorar su inglés.

T – 8/8, 2 pm, Wednesday TAB Presents: Movie Madness Join us for an afternoon of movies. We will have a selection of different movies to view and popcorn.

Age 13 - 18.

BD – 8/10, 1:30 pm, Friday Book Discussion: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the ever-changing face of the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane is the poignant, powerful story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives.

A – 8/14, 10 am –12 pm, Tuesday Free Blood Pressure Screening The Ocean County Health Department will have free blood pressure screenings on the second Tuesday of the month at the Berkeley Branch.

This is a walk in program.

T – 8/20, 2 pm, Monday Hunger Games Movie Matinee Come out and watch the newly released Hunger Games

movie.

Ages 13 – 18. REG T – 8/24, 1 pm, Friday Super Smash Brothers® & Mario Kart Tournament® We will be hosting a double header. Play for supremacy in Super Smash Brothers Brawl®. Afterward, race your heart out on Mario Kart®.

Ages 13 – 18. REG A – 8/27, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Monday Berkeley Adult Writers Group Writers and poets: are you looking for a friendly, non-judgmental group with whom you can share your creative works? Bring your works to our Adult Writers Group. Novice and experienced writers are welcome.

T – 8/28, 6:30 pm, Tuesday TAB’s End of Summer Pajama Party Let’s end the summer with an evening of fun. Wear your favorite pajamas for our “Best Dressed” contest.

Ages 13 - 18. REG

ISLAND HEIGHTS

CH - 8/2, 2 pm, Thursday Wild Jersey Barn Owls and Bones Ages 8 and up. REG CH - 8/3, 3 pm, Friday LEGO® Club We’ll supply the LEGO® bricks for imaginative play.

Ages 3½ - 8. REG CH - 8/6, 7 pm, Monday PJ Tales with Sparks Wear your PJ’s, listen to stories and meet Sparks, the library mascot. REG CH - 8/8, 10 am, Wednesday Baby Time Stories, fingerplay, music and movement for children 18 months and younger. REG CH - 8/8, 11 am, Wednesday Toddler Time Stories, fingerplay, music and movement for children ages 19 – 36 months. REG CH - 8/9, 2 pm, Thursday LEGO® Club

We’ll supply the LEGO® bricks for imaginative free play. Ages 3½ - 8. REG CH – 8/10, 3 pm, Friday Jewelry Craft Rings Join us in making beautiful rings. Ages 8 and up. REG CH – 8/11, 11 am – 12:30 pm, Saturday Drop In Craft Batty Mobile CH – 8/13, 2 pm, Monday I Dreamed I Was a Princess Stories and craft. Ages 4 – 8. REG A – 8/13, 7 pm, Monday Mary Lutton Musical Performance Mary Lutton will sing and play the guitar featuring a mix of folk, classics and the blues. REG A – 8/14, 11 am, Tuesday Friends of the Island Heights Library Book Discussion New members welcome — stop by and pick up a copy of Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin. REG CH – 8/15, 10 am, Wednesday Big Plans Puppet Show Ages 4 and up. REG CH – 8/16, 2 pm, Thursday I Dreamed I Was a Pirate Stories and craft. Ages 4 – 8. REG CH – 8/20, 2 pm, Monday Dora the Explorer® Carnival Story, games, and piñata craft.

Ages 3 ½ - 8. REG A – 8/27, 7 pm, Monday Friends of the Island Heights Library Meeting

JACKSON

ED – August Displays Stairway Area Display Cases I Spy Night-time; Hogwarts Owlery created by SAIL Teens Children’s Area Walls – Owls decorated by Jackson children in the Dream Big, READ! Summer Reading Program For a schedule of computer classes please call the library or visit us at the Reference Desk.

CH – Stop by the Information for Kids desk to receive a complete calendar with all of the summer activities through August.

CH – 8/1, 10 am, Wednesday The Princess & the Pea Fairy tale favorites will be our theme so join in the fun of flannel graph stories, books and a Princess & the Pea craft. REG begins July 17. Ages 3 - 6.

CH – 8/2, 7 pm, Thursday Pirate School Ahoy matey! Bumbling pirate Billy Bones brings his swashbuckling variety show to the library. It's fun for the whole family. Children are encouraged to come in costume. Learn how to stand, talk, laugh, eat and sing like a pirate. Arrrgh! REG. Ages 5 and up CH – 8/3, 10 am, Friday Lights in the Night: Lighthouses We’re stepping into history with lighthouse stories & facts. You’ll finish the program by making a lighthouse to take home and it will actually light up. REG. Grades 2 & up.

T – 8/3, 8/10, 1 pm - 4 pm, Fridays Teen Photo Club Learn about photography and make images from photograms, pinhole cameras, and Polaroids®. Learn about composition and how a camera works. We will work towards having a photography exhibit at the end of the summer in the meeting room. Must have digital camera.

Grades 6 - 12. REG A – 8/6, 8/20, 6:30 pm, Mondays Knit – Chat – Chain Do you knit or crochet? Join our volunteer group. Items crafted are donated to local hospitals. Beginners to advanced are welcome.

A – 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 7 pm, Mondays English Conversation Group An informal conversation group for people who are learning English. Classes meet every Monday. May be on vacation, please call to confirm.

T – 8/7, 6 pm, Tuesday Wii®-Lympics The Jackson Branch is celebrating the Summer Olympics by holding a Wii®-Lympics event . Show off your Wii® Sports skills and participate in the Wii®-Lympics.

Participants can choose to compete in Wii® bowling, tennis, boxing, baseball, or golf.

Ages 12 - 17. REG CH – 8/7, 3 pm, Tuesday All About Polar Bears Discover the world of Polar Bears. A keeper from Jenkinson’s Aquarium will present an educational program focusing on saving polar bears and their habitats. REG. Ages 4 and up.

BD – 8/7, 7 pm, Tuesday Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin A – 8/9, 2 pm, Thursday Afternoon Movie – Up (Rated PG) Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and now in his 78th year he launches his house into the sky via thousands of balloons. Right after liftoff he discovers he has a stowaway in the form of an over optimistic 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. This hilarious journey takes you into a lost world with the least likely duo on Earth. REG CH – 8/10, 9:30 am or 10:30 am, Friday Rhythm & Rhyme Time Movement and music for ages 9 months to 30 months with a parent or caregiver. Required REG. T – 8/13, 3 pm - 5 pm, Monday Teen Craft/Felt Owl Young Adult’s summer reading theme is Own the Night. Learn basic sewing skills and stop by the Jackson teen zone to make an owl from felt.

Materials will be provided.

Ages 12 - 17. REG BD – 8/14, 1 pm, Tuesday Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross A – 8/16, 7 pm, Thursday Friends Meeting All welcome.

T – 8/17, 2 pm, Friday Teen Cooking/Tomato Bruschetta Tomato bruschetta is an antipasto whose origin dates to at least the 15th century. The most popular recipe outside of Italy, it contains basil, fresh tomato, garlic, and onion or mozzarella. Stop into the meeting room to learn how to make this great snack.

Materials will be provided.

Ages 12 - 17. REG CH – 8/20, 10:30 am, Monday

Big Plans Puppet Show Based on Bob Shea’s book Big Plans about a young boy daydreaming of all the huge, colossal, gigantic and epic things he’ll do in the future. REG begins August 7.

Ages 4 and up T – 8/21, 7 pm, Tuesday Teen Tie-Dye Tie-dye is a process of resist dyeing clothing, which is made from knit or woven fabric, usually cotton. You bring what you want to dye and the library will provide the rest. Ages 12 - 17. REG CH – 8/23, 10 am, Thursday Night Creatures in Stone Make a gargoyle from air dry clay. Required REG begins Aug 7.

Grade 3 & up T – 8/23, 6 pm, Thursday Teen Dream Interpretation Learn about why we dream, discover what your dreams mean, and make a dream catcher or dream journal. For ages 12 - 17. REG A – 8/23, 6:30 pm, Thursday Writers Group For all writers, published or not who want to share their work.

A – 8/25, 2 pm, Saturday Strictly 60’s Band Bring back those memories from the 1960’s with your favorites from Elvis, The Beatles, Motown, Dion, Neil Diamond and more! REG

LACEY

ED - 8/1 – 8/31 Disney Vinylmation Courtesy of Jenna Aldellizzi Hairbows & Headbands Courtesy of Kristen Weinbel C - 8/1 – 8/31 One-on-One Instruction Make an appointment for individualized assistance with your computer, eReader or database.

C - 8/1 – 8/31 One-on-One Genealogy Class Make an appointment for one-on-one sessions with

Dawn Heyson to guide or assist your genealogical research. Please call 609-693-8566.

CH - 8/1, 8/8, 10 am, Wednesday Summer Story Time Story time and craft for ages 2 - 5 with caregiver. Space is limited, so please register. REG A - 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 1 pm, Thursday Mah Jong Mavens & Masters Have you always wanted to learn how to play Mah Jong? Do you already know? Either way, come join us.

F - 8/2, 4 pm, Thursday Come Party with Sparks!

Shhh! It’s a surprise. Come celebrate Sparks’ birthday.

Children and their families are invited to help us celebrate. REG T - 8/2, 7 pm, Thursday Tales From Beyond View strange artifacts, learn about mentalist powers and hear stories of unbelievable events as presenter Charles Francis shares his collection of creepy artifacts that are sure to give you goose bumps. Program is open to ages 11 - 17. REG A - 8/3, 12 pm, Friday Lunch Time Films Bring your lunch and join us for a few laughs, with the film classic, Arsenic and Old Lace. ‘Movie treats’ provided by the Friends of the Library. Drop in.

A - 8/4, 9:30 am, Saturday Knitting Group Come join us. Bring your yarn and needles, and make some new friends while you knit. All skill levels are welcome.

F - 8/6, 11 am, Monday Stories with S.A.I.L. Our teen volunteers will share stories and a craft with you. For children and their families. REG F – 8/6, 4 pm, Monday The Mask Messenger An engaging mix of monologue, comedy and theater, Mask Messenger takes the audience through a collection of nearly 20 different characters, leaving students laughing, delighted and learning. Sponsored by the OceanFirst Foundation Arts and Cultural Grant and the

Ocean County Library. REG A – 8/7, 10 am, Tuesday Susan G. Komen Breast Health Awareness Woman to Woman: An open discussion on breast health. Refreshments will be provided. REG A – 8/13, 12 pm, Monday Bridge Buddies Bring your friends to the library for some fun and games playing bridge.

A – 8/1410 am, Tuesday County Connections Mobile Explore the resources available through County Connections, including passport assistance and senior services.

F – 8/14, 6:30 pm, Tuesday Meet the Mayor Stop in and meet the Mayor in a less formal setting than a township meeting.

A – 8/16, 10 am – 12 pm, Thursday Blood Pressure Screening Please join us as Carol Myers checks your blood pressure. Provided on the 3rd Thursday of every month through the OC Health Department.

T - 8/16, 6:30 pm, Thursday Teen Movie Night Come to the library to Own the Night and watch a movie with your friends. The movie will be announced the week of the showing. Refreshments provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lacey Library. Ages 13 -18.

A – 8/17, 1 pm, Friday Sea Glass People: Portraits in Words and Watercolors Join us for a poetry presentation from his second book of poetry by Richard Morgan and illustrated by Pat Morgan. REG BD – 8/20, 1 pm, Monday Sarah’s Key by Tatiana Rosnay Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.

A - 8/21, 7 pm, Tuesday Credit and Debt Management: Understanding your Credit Score Please join us for this workshop conducted by Dan Scott of Chase Bank. REG

CH – 8/23, 4 pm – 5 pm, Thursday Paws for Reading Do you love dogs? Come practice reading to our pet therapy dogs. They’re all ears. For beginning readers.

Drop in.

COH, A – 8/27, 9 am – 12 pm, Monday Blue to You Van The Blue to You Van from Horizon Healthcare of NJ will be coming to the Lacey Branch each month as part of the library's Chapters of Health program series. Everyone is welcome to come in and learn about healthy living strategies and local wellness activities, attend seminars, access health care information, and more.

Members can speak with an advisor in person about recent claims, billings or other issues. No registration necessary.

A – 8/27, 1 pm – 7 pm, Monday American Red Cross Blood Drive Please make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 609-693-8566.

LAKEWOOD

T – 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 4:15 pm, Wednesdays Teen Gaming Night For ages 12-18.

CH – 8/2, 2 pm, Thursday Solar System Mobile Kids will create a star and moon mobile to hang in their rooms.

Ages 6 - 12.

CH – 8/3, 8/17, 2 pm, Fridays Friday Fun CH – 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 10 am, Mondays Preschool Play Ages 0 - 6.

CH – 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 2 pm, Mondays Movie Monday All Ages.

F – 8/6, 7 pm, Monday Bill McLeod Trio Join us for an evening of blues, rock, and the Motown sound with the Bill McCleod Trio.

CH – 8/7, 2 pm, Tuesday The Moon is Made of Pizza Come and learn how to make pizza from scratch. REG Ages 5 - 12.

CH – 8/7, 6 pm, Tuesday Going Batty Make a bat-mobile (a mobile out of bats). Ages 5 - 12.

A, T – 8/7, 6 pm, Tuesday Summer Movie Night: Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds (Rated PG-13) When wealthy businessman Wesley Deeds meets a down-on-her-luck single mother, he offers to help her get back on her feet. This one good deed may help him exchange his life for the life he’s always wanted.

C - 8/8, 10 am - 11:30 am, Wednesday E-Mail Basics Prerequisite: Mouse skills Explore electronic mail! Get a free account to use at home or in the library. It’s a great way to keep in touch with family and friends.

CH – 8/8, 3 pm, Wednesday Jakes Branch County Park Program Children will learn about nocturnal animals such as owls and bats and watch as an owl pellet is dissected.

REG Ages 5 -12.

CH – 8/8, 5:30 pm, Wednesday Aliens are Coming Learn about the Mars invasion scare of the 50’s. Story and craft.

Ages 6 - 12.

T – 8/9, 1:30 pm, Thursday Manga Art Class Series: Part 4 This four part series will begin with the basics and end with students creating their own characters and storyline. Art supplies will be provided. For ages 12 - 18.

REG CH - 8/9, 2 pm, Thursday Science Fun Crazy concoction: How to make effervescence from kitchen ingredients. Ages 6 - 12.

CH – 8/9, 3:30 pm, Thursday Summer Origami Fun Exercise your fingers and imagination We will make some paper folding origami crafts. Ages 7 - 12.

C - 8/10, 10 am -11:30 am, Friday File Management Prerequisite: Word® I Organize your computer files for 2012. Topics include: creating folders, deleting, renaming, removing files,

copying files and attachments, copying entire disks, disk properties, and creating shortcuts to place icons on the desktop.

CH – 8/10, 3 pm, Friday The Lions Whiskers In this Ethiopian folktale, a stepmother desperate to win the heart of her husband’s little boy consults a wise man. He says that she will gain the son’s affection only if she plucks a wild lion’s whiskers. The show - about courage, love and patience - features masks, puppets and original songs. Sponsored in part by an Ocean First Foundation Arts and Cultural Grant.

Ages 5 - 12. REG T – 8/10, 3 pm - 4:30 pm, Friday Sega®Friday For ages 12 - 18.

C - 8/13, 10:30 am -11:30 am, Monday Computer Skills (Spanish) Prerequisite: Habilidad de Computadora Basica Tienes preguntas sobre la computadora y el Internet?

No importa si sabes nada, un poco o eres experto es para todos.

F – 8/13, 6 pm, Monday Family Movie Night: Happy Feet 2 (Rated PG.) When dangers threaten the penguin nation, it will take everyone working and dancing together to save them.

CH – 8/14, 2:30 pm, Tuesday Clothespin Worry Dolls We will make Guatemalan worry dolls using clothespins, yarn, and fabric.

Ages 5 - 12.

C - 8/15, 10 am -11:30 am, Wednesday Word®I Prerequisite: Mouse Skills Learn the basics of Microsoft Word®. Topics include altering font options, changing text alignment, saving, printing, and more.

CH – 8/15, 2 pm, Wednesday Big Plans Puppet Show Puppet show based on Bob Shea’s book, Big Plans, about a young boy daydreaming of all the huge, colossal, gigantic and epic things he’ll do in the future.

Perhaps he’ll be the big boss of a huge corporation or maybe he’ll run for president or maybe he’ll fly to the moon. If you’ve ever had big dreams about your future, then this is the show for you! All ages. REG

C - 8/16, 10:30 am - 11:30 am, Thursday Word®II Prerequisite: Word® I Mouse skills This course builds on the skills gained during Word® I. Learn how to use more Word® functions, such as page numbers, numbered and bulleted lists, and more.

T – 8/16, 1 pm, Thursday S.A.I.L End of Summer Party Join us in a celebration to highlight all your accomplishments. Games will be played and refreshments will be served. Open to all teens who have completed S.A.I.L. For ages 12 -18.

T - 8/16, 5 pm, Thursday Teen Success Camp Reception with Author Will Horton Teens who participated in the 2011 Teen Success Camp and their families are invited to a book signing and reception where they will be able to see their work in print and share their experiences in striving to achieve greatness.

CH – 8/16, 6 pm, Thursday Kids Can Knit All skill levels welcome. Bring your own yarn and needles or use ours.

T – 8/17, 3 pm - 4:30 pm, Friday Japanese Brush Art For ages 12 - 18.

CH – 8/18, 2 pm, Saturday Edible Campfire Come create a campfire you can eat. REG Ages 4 - 12.

CH – 8/21, 5:30 pm, Tuesday Emotional Painting Color a self-portrait to match your mood. Ages 6 - 12.

C - 8/22, 10 am -11:30 am, Wednesday Internet Basics Prerequisite: Mouse Skills Develop a basic Internet vocabulary and learn to evaluate Web resources.

CH – 8/22, 2:30 pm, Wednesday The Library Lion is Missing Can you help us solve the mystery and find him? Ages 6 - 12.

CH – 8/23, 2 pm, Thursday Science Fun

Delude yourself with optical illusions.

Ages 6 - 12.

T – 8/23, 4 pm, Thursday Teen Computer Club For ages 11 - 17.

CH – 8/23, 6 pm, Thursday An Evening of Magic Magicians from the International Brotherhood of Magicians will teach children ages 8 - 12 how to perform magic tricks. REG C - 8/24, 10 am - 11:30 am, Friday Reliable Resources: Health & Wellness Prerequisite: Mouse Skills, Internet Basics Discover trusted Internet-based resources that can be used to find reliable information on general health and wellness.

CH – 8/24, 2 pm, Friday Dream Big Closing Ceremony Enjoy games and activities to celebrate the end of the summer. All ages.

T, CH – 8/27, 7 pm, Monday Pearl Observatory Presents: Telescope Night Spend an evening outdoors looking through a highpowered telescope to see the moon and planets. Rain date August 29th. Ages 10 -17. REG BD – 8/28, 11 am, Tuesday Mister Pip by Lloyd Jones CH – 8/29, 2:30 pm, Wednesday Read With Your Fingers Children will learn about Braille and learn how to write their names using Braille dots. Ages 5 - 12.

CH – 8/30, 2 pm, Thursday Paper Lanterns Kids will create a lantern out of paper.

Ages 6 - 12.

T – 8/30, 4 pm, Thursday Manga + Anime Club!

For ages 13 -18.

LITTLE EGG HARBOR

A – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Individualized Computer Chats Come talk with a librarian about your individual computer needs. These sessions can be tailored to your

specific area of need, such as email, internet searching, Microsoft Office® software, and other basic computer questions. Call the Little Egg Harbor Branch to schedule an appointment, 609-294-1197. Limit one session a month per person.

A – 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 7:30 pm, Wednesdays English Conversation Group Conversations will be on a variety of topics. Geared to adults just learning to speak English.

CH – 8/4, 11 am - 1 pm, Saturday Chess Classes with LEH Chess Club Introductory chess classes are being offered to children ages seven and older. Chess players with any experience are invited to attend and assist the new players.

Class space is limited.

BD – 8/6, 2 pm, Monday Little Egg Harbor Book Discussion: Monday Read & Chat Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls. Please pick up a copy at the Circulation desk.

T – Earn volunteer service hours by signing up for one or more of the teen volunteer opportunities: TAB, SAIL, Reading Buddies and Summer Reading. Join Summer Reading, read at least five books and you will be entered to win a gift card. Take a look at the Garden State Book award titles and vote for your favorite.

T – 8/9, 2 pm, Thursday End of Summer Reading Celebration Join us for your ice cream appreciation party. Receive your certificates and point prizes that are provided by the Little Egg Harbor Friends.

A – 8/10, 12 pm, Friday Movie: Secretariat (Rated PG) Penny Chenery Tweedy and colleagues guide her longshot but precocious stallion to set, in 1973, the unbeaten record for winning the Triple Crown. 2010.

T – 8/10, 3 pm, Friday GAMING DAY Mario Kart® So you think you can race? Now is your chance to prove it by participating in the worldwide race and see who will be crowned the true King or Queen of the Mushroom Kingdom racing circuits. Gift card to the winner. Thanks to the Little Egg Harbor Friends. Ages 12 – 18. REG

COH, A – 8/14, 2 pm, Tuesday Nutrition for Seniors Ron Hyland, Fitness Director for Keswick Pines in Whiting, will share nutrition and exercise tips to help seniors keep fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

A – 8/14, 7 pm, Tuesday The Music of Frank Sinatra Come listen to the music of Frank Sinatra, performed

by Rich Vitale.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Library.

A – 8/15, 7 pm, Wednesday Meet the Mayor & Committeeman Light refreshments will be served.

BD – 8/16, 7 pm, Thursday Marvelous Sleuths Book Club On Borrowed Time by David Rosenfelt. Please pick up a copy at the circulation desk.

A – 8/17, 10 am – 4 pm, Friday County Connection Mobile Service Center The mobile service will be in the Little Egg Harbor Library parking lot.

Services provided are passports, Senior Services, Veteran Services, Consumer Affairs, Voter Registration, Parks and Tourism information. (Fees are required for some services.)

A – 8/17, 2 pm, Friday 1st Annual Edible Book Festival Come admire the book-based edible creations of library staff. Admission is free, but in order to taste and judge, you must be a member of the Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Library.

CH – 8/20, 8/27, 9/10, 10:30 am – 11:00 am OR 11:30 – 12 pm, Mondays Toddler Story Time Stories, songs and simple craft.

Ages 18 months – 36 months. Please REG BD – 8/21, 2 pm, Tuesday Little Egg Harbor Book Discussion The Girls From Ames by Jeffrey Zaslow. Please pick up a copy at the circulation desk.

F – 8/21, 6 pm, Tuesday Canine Companions for Independence with Kim Bratnik

Come and meet Orson, Kim’s service dog and learn how Canine Companions help individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities perform daily tasks. Ages 5 and up. Please REG A – 8/23, 10 am – 7:30 pm, Thursday American Red Cross Blood Drive There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the library. Please call for information or to schedule an appointment. Appointments are preferred, but walk-in donors are always welcome. The drive is open to the public and anyone over 17 years of age and weighing more than 110 pounds is eligible. The Red Cross requires a minimum of 56 days between donations.

A – 8/24, 12 pm, Friday Movie: Hunger Games (Rated PG-13.) Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place for the latest match.

LONG BEACH ISLAND ED - Art Exhibit Courtesy of Ruth Cramer

CH/T – 8/1, 7 pm, Wednesday Pearl Observatory presents StarLab: A Portable Planetarium Step inside this portable planetarium and learn how to locate planets, stars and constellations in a summer night sky. Ages 10+. Limited attendance. REG CH – 8/2, 3 pm, Thursday Night Owls Whoooo wants to hear fun stories about owls and then dress up like them? For allergy concerns, face paints will be used in this program. Ages 5 and up. Please REG children only and individually.

CH – 8/3, 2:30 pm, Friday Summer Splash! Drop In Craft Join us for a drop in craft. All ages.

T – 8/6, 11 am, Monday Tween Craft: Dream Catchers Learn about the history of dream catchers, and then make your very own. Ages 10 & up. Please REG children only and individually.

F – 8/6, 5 pm - 8 pm, Monday Needle Workers Drop In Drop in; no registration needed.

are thinking, and how they are most likely to vote.

Developed in partnership with the Jewish Community Center. of LBI.

A – 8/7, 11 am, Tuesday Free Blood Pressure Screening Long Beach Island Health Dept.

F – 8/14, 10:30 am, Tuesday Indians, Pirates, Baymen – On Barnegat Bay Learn about the history of Barnegat Bay pirates, buried treasure, the local Native Americans and courageous settlers and hear a story as old as time. Then make a fun craft. With Rick Bushnell, President of ReClam the Bay. All ages. REG

FR - 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 1 pm – 3 pm, Tuesdays Adult Writers Group Looking for support from other writers to improve your writing skills? Then join this year-round writers group.

COH - 8/8, 9 am - 12 pm, Wednesday Blue to You Van Drop in to learn about healthy living strategies.

F – 8/8, 7 pm, Wednesday A Clam Is a Man’s Best Friend Learn how clams live, what they eat, how important they are to us and what you can do to help them, with Rick Bushnell, President of ReClam the Bay. All ages.

REG A – 8/8, 7:30 pm, Wednesday Book Discussion Imperial Woman by Pearl S Buck FR – 8/9, 10:30 am, Thursday Photos of LBI with Tips Get some pointers from award-winning LBI photographer David Gurtcheff, who will also present a slideshow of his LBI images.

CH – 8/10, 8/24, 11 am, Friday Reading Isn’t Ruff Come in and read to our therapy dogs. For beginning readers & up. Drop in.

FR – 8/13, 10 am, Monday Friends of the Island Library Meeting CH – 8/13, 2:30 pm, Monday Story Time at Surf City Rita’s Join Miss Carly for a drop in story time at Rita’s in Surf City. Children of all ages will receive a free ice-custard.

A – 8/13, 7 pm, Monday The Gender Gap: How Will it Impact the Election?

A representative from the Center for American Women in Politics will share the latest research on what women

COH – 8/15, 10 am, Wednesday Wellness Presentation: Reading Nutrition Labels This presentation will discuss food labels; break down each section into what it should encompass, what a serving size is, and the meaning of terms such as low fat, no added sugar, healthy and organic. Refreshments.

A Chapters of Health program. REG C – 8/15, 2 pm, Wednesday WILD Jersey presents: Barn Owls Learn how owls locate and hunt prey in the dark. Then dissect barn owl pellets to find out what they eat. Children MUST be 8 years of age or older. Limited attendance. REG CH – 8/16, 10:30 am, Thursday Moon Lore and More Join us for lunar stories and more Ages 5 and up. REG children only.

F – 8/20, 7 pm, Monday In Concert: Leticia Walker A concert of jazz, rhythm & blues, pop, standards, and originals. The emotional intensity in which Ms. Walker delivers her performance will leave you spellbound.

REG CH/T – 8/21, 10:30 am, Tuesday Gaming Fun Get your game on with board games, cards and fun Wii® games. Ages 7+. Drop In. FR – 8/21, 2 pm – 4 pm, Tuesday Buck-a-Bag Book Sale Great bargains help support the Friends of the Island Library. Bags supplied by the Friends.

F – 8/22, 7 pm, Wednesday Family BINGO

Join us and win a prize. All must REG.

whelming odds.

A/T – 8/23, 10 am, Thursday How the Top 100 Universities Select Their Students: Presented by Steven Roy Goodman Learn the techniques and theories used to select students, and what the top tier schools are looking for in their freshman classes. Discover how to make yourself more attractive to various universities. All ages. REG

COH, A – 8/3, 8/17, 9 am – 11 am, Friday Blue to You Van The Blue to You Van from Horizon Healthcare of NJ welcome all to find out about information on healthy living strategies & healthcare reform. Members can speak to an advisor about claims and other issues.

A – 8/24, 10 am - 3 pm, Friday County Connection Bus A – 8/25, 7 pm, Saturday Steve Forbert in Concert Thirty years after singer-songwriter Steve Forbert had his first major hit, he’s still writing acclaimed songs.

Jazz trumpet player, Kami Lyle, will open. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy this outdoor concert.

S – 8/28, 9 am, Tuesday Watercolor Drop In for Seniors FR – 8/29, 6:15 pm, Wednesday Open Mic Night Poets, authors, bloggers: share your work. Even if you’re not, come for an evening of short readings by your neighbors and friends. Sign up 6:15. Readings at 6:30. (Limit 4 pages double spaced.)

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C - Dates and times vary Computer Classes Learn basic computer skills. Classes offered include mouse, Internet basics and Microsoft Word®. Call to register or go online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org REG Kids through Seniors Wanted for October Talent Show On October 6 at 1:30 pm the library will host an intergenerational talent show. Do you juggle, do magic tricks, play an instrument, dance, sing, have a diverse talent from your country you would like to show off to the community? Ages 5 through 90+ can come to the library to pick up information and entry forms. The deadline to enter is September 17.

A – 8/1, 2 pm & 6 pm, Wednesday Feature Film Festival – Joyful Noise (Rated PG-13) This film is the story of a small town choir out to win a national competition despite over-

A – 12 pm, Fridays Chess Club Bring your chess sets and play in our YA area.

A – 10 am – 11 am, Mondays English Conversation Practice your English by discussing current events and other interests.

BD – 8/7, 10:15 am – 11:30 am, Tuesday Revolutionary Road

By Richard Yates A – 8/7, 8/21, 2 pm – 4 pm, Tuesday Writers Circle Writers of all genres are invited to critique each other’s work and discuss writing issues. We welcome published authors, those who want to publish and those who write for themselves.

A – 6 pm – 7 pm, Tuesdays English Conversation Practice your English by discussing current events and other interests.

COH, A – 8/8, 12:45 pm – 2 pm, Wednesday Live Healthy Ocean County – Chronic Disease Screening and Education Program Provides residents an opportunity to receive education and screenings for high blood pressure, stroke risk, and osteoporosis in a “one stop shop” program free of charge. REG A – 8/8, 2 pm & 6 pm, Wednesday Feature Film – One For The Money (Rated PG-13) Stephanie Plum can’t catch a break. At 30, she finds herself divorced, recently laid off, and living in Trenton, NJ. Broke and desperate, she lands a job working for her slimy cousin in his bail bonds business.

A – 8/9, 8/23, 2 pm – 4 pm, Thursday This group also meets every Wednesday evening 7 pm– 9 pm

Chicks with Sticks- A Knitting and Crocheting Group Bring your yarn, needles, hooks and current projects.

Share your knowledge while meeting new people.

A - 8/10, 8/24, 1 pm – 3 pm, Friday Quilting Bee During our meetings, we work on individual and group projects. Please note that quilting “classes’ are held during the first meeting of the month. The second meeting is usually reserved for independent projects.

COH, A – 8/13, 11 am – 12:30 pm, Monday Joy Heart Tea Join experts from Meridan Cardiovascular Network for the latest information on heart health, plus enjoy a traditional tea service with heart-healthy delights. REG A – 8/14, 2 pm, Tuesday Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer The library will host activities that relate to our four-legged friends. Watch a dog treats “cooking” demonstration, participate in a trivia contest, and enjoy refreshments. REG A - 8/15, 2 pm & 6 pm, Wednesday Foreign Film – Prairie Love (Not Rated.)

As a mysterious high plains drifter travels across the wintry North Dakota prairie, he finds a man on his way to meet his pen-pal girlfriend for the first time. Desperate for a girlfriend of his own, the drifter sees an opportunity to change his lonely existence, and hatches a plan to steal his new companion’s identity. English/ 80 min.

A - 8/16, 10 am - 11 am, Thursday Glucose Screening

By St. Barnabas Health System A - 8/16, 2:30 pm – 4 pm, Thursday Book Chat Share with others good books that you’ve recently read and pick up suggestions of what to read next.

CH, T, A – 8/17, 2 pm – 4 pm, Friday Library Photo Contest Reception and Awards Ceremony All are welcome to attend the reception and awards ceremony for the library photo contest. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded for all age groups.

A – 8/20, 1 pm, Monday Close the Book on Summer A reception will be held to mark the end of this year’s book-themed adult summer reading program, Between the Covers. Everyone who participated is invited to

join us for refreshments, adult level crafts, prize drawings and more. REG A - 8/22, 2 pm & 6 pm, Wednesday Feature Film – New Year’s Eve (Rated PG-13) Intertwining stories told amidst the pulse and promise of New York City on the most dazzling night of the year.

A – 8/24, 11 am, Friday Shalom Book Club The Shalom Book Club focuses on books that have Jewish themes. It’s led by Dr. Ali Botein-Furrevig, a professor of English at Ocean County College. The book to be discussed is Echoes by Danielle Steel.

A - 8/27, 2 pm – 3 pm, Monday Brain Joggers A stimulating interactive class. Have fun while exercising your brain with our new games and puzzles. REG A - 8/29, 2 pm & 6 pm, Wednesday Feature Film – Safe House (Rated R) When a CIA-operated safe house is targeted by a group of bad guys, the facility’s house-sitter is tasked with the dangerous job of moving the criminal who is being hidden there to another secure location.

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ED - 5/2, Monday Display Case Roy Hendrickson will be displaying a collection of state symbols carved into wood.

A – 8/1, 1 pm - 4 pm, Wednesday & 8/2, 1 pm - 4 pm, Thursday AARP Driver Safety Course: Designed to help seniors update their driving knowledge, learn defensive-driving skills, compensate for normal age-related physical changes, reduce traffic violations, crashes and chances for injuries, and drive more safely. Must attend both sessions to complete this course. REG CH – 8/3, 10:30 am Friday Paws for Reading Ages 5 - 10 can practice reading with trained therapy dogs. REG CH, T – 8/6, 7 pm, Monday Starlab Portable Planetarium Step inside this indoor, portable planetarium and learn

how to locate planets, stars and constellations in a summer night sky. Ages 10 -18. REG

Participate in a fun interactive mystery game. Refreshments will be provided. Teens 13+. REG

CH – 8/10, 10:30 am, Friday Parachute Play Join Miss Lauren for this fun program consisting of parachute play, music, and activities with a caregiver.

Ages 3 - 6. REG

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F – 8/13, 6:30 pm, Monday Movie Night: The Muppets (Rated PG) Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit the Frog reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways. REG CH – 8/14, 8/28, 10:30 am, Tuesdays Toddle on Over Toddlers ages 18 - 36 months and their caregivers are welcome to join Miss Melissa for stories, songs, and play. REG CH – 8/14, 1:30 pm, Tuesday Radical Reptiles: Live Reptiles from Cattus Island Cattus Island Park shares the wonder of live reptiles.

Ages 7 - 12. REG CH, T – 8/15, 4 pm, Wednesday Upcycled Craft Club for Teens and Tweens Join us as we make new and fun creations out of reused materials.

Ages 11 and up. REG CH - 8/17, 1 pm - 5 pm, Friday End of Summer Party: Dream Big Join us as we say goodbye to summer with lots of fun activities.

CH – 8/20, 2:30 pm, Monday Puppet Show: Big Plans by Bob Shea If you’ve ever had big dreams about your future, then this is the show for you! Ages 4 and up. REG CH – 8/20, 7 pm, Monday Magic Workshop: Learn Magic Tricks Join us for this hands-on workshop with Debby Pease.

Ages 7 - 10. REG CH, T – 8/27, 4 pm, Monday Upcycled Craft Club for Teens and Tweens Join us as we make new and fun creations out of reused materials.

Ages 11 and up. REG T - 8/22, 6 pm, Wednesday Teen Mystery Dinner

ED – Curio Display “Precious Metal Clay Jewelry” courtesy of Ann Hopko ED – Meeting Room Art Display Artists: Melinda Saminski & Joanne Pisapia F - 8/2, 2 pm, Thursday Pirate School Ahoy matey. Bumbling pirate Billy Bones brings his swashbuckling variety show to the Ocean County Library. It’s fun for the whole family. Children are encouraged to come in costume. Learn how to stand, talk, laugh, eat and sing like a pirate. REG F – 8/6, 10:30 am, Monday Dogs on the Beat Learn all about the Point Pleasant Beach K-9 unit.

Families welcome. REG F – 8/13, 10:30 am, Monday Raptor Rapture Here ye! Here ye! The king’s falconer at Medieval Times, Bill Ponder, invites you to learn about the royal sport of falconry. Learn about hawks, falcons and other mighty birds of prey. REG A – 8/13, 1 pm, Monday Stitch at the Beach Bring along your needles and yarn and join our monthly knitting group.

All skill levels are welcome. REG F – 8/14, 7 pm, Tuesday Piccirillo Sciencetellers: Dragons & Dreams Join us as we learn about the science of Fire & Ice by telling a tale of Dragons & Dreams using experiments of flash paper, exploding bottles, “cool” dry ice, and much more. All ages. REG FR – 8/14, 7 pm, Tuesday Point Pleasant Beach Friends Meeting The Friends of the Point Pleasant Beach Library are an essential link between the library and the public.

We plan programs and fundraisers for specific library needs. New members are always welcome, please join us.

F – 8/15, 10 am – 12 pm, and 2 pm – 4 pm, Wednesday Cleaning Out the Closet Craft Bring your creativity and make a craft from odds and ends. Families are welcome. REG BD – 8/16, 12 pm, Thursday Literature & Lunch: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Bring your lunch and discuss a great book. This month’s selection is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon. Books may be picked up at the Circulation Desk. REG F – 8/16, 7 pm, Thursday Mr. Scott the Music Man w/Sparks Join us for our end of summer celebration with a lively performance by Mr. Scott the Music Man and special guest Sparks. Families are welcome. REG BD – 8/28, 7 pm, Tuesday Beachcombing for a Shipwrecked God by Joe Coomer.

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POINT PLEASANT BOROUGH

ED - August A LEGO© display by Chris Sherman will be in the exhibit case and Pastels & Oil Paintings of People, Places and Things by Mary Phillips will be on display in the meeting room.

A - 8/1, 8/15, 7 pm, Wednesdays Close Knit Crew Make friends and work on your knitting and crocheting projects. All skill levels are welcome.

T - 8/2, 3 pm, Thursday Glow in the Dark Crafts Come to the library to make some fun crafts that light up the night.

Grades 6 - 12. REG A - Every Friday, 1 pm - 3 pm Games for Adults Bring a friend and have fun playing a variety of board games.

FR - 8/4, 1 pm - 3 pm, Saturday Artist Reception Drop in and browse the pastels and oil paintings of Mary Phillips. Reception will be held from 1 pm - 3

pm. Light refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Pt. Pleasant Library.

C - 8/6, 10 am - 12 pm, Monday Computer Skills Open Lab Work at your own pace on the library’s laptops to practice your computer mouse skills or a Microsoft Office® program. We will supply you with a couple of fun online mouse or Microsoft® self-paced tutorial programs to get you started. You will be working at your own skill level with the online program. This is not an instructor led class. Please bring a set of headphones from home. REG T - 8/6, 6:30 pm, Monday Zombie Night Teens are invited to have a ghoulish good time and celebrate their love for zombies. We will be doing zombie makeovers, crafts and more.

Ages 12 - 18. REG F - 8/9, 8/23, 7 pm, Thursdays Chess Club Drop in to play chess and have fun. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

BD - 8/9, 7 pm, Thursday Breath: A Lifetime In an Iron Lung Join members of JSQspot’s book club as they discuss Martha Mason’s book. New members welcome.

A - 8/9, 8/23, 7:30 pm, Thursdays Adult Writers Group Explore your writing skills in a fun, informal setting.

A - 8/13, 7 pm, Monday Jersey Shore Science Fiction Club Share your love of the science fiction genre with others who feel the same way.

T - 8/14, 2 pm, Tuesday Teen Gaming Afternoon Enjoy some free time with the library’s selection of board games or our Nintendo Wii®. Grades 6 - 12.

REG C - 8/16, 10 am, Thursday Internet Basics Students will learn about the Internet, search engines, and tips for searching the web. Must have basic knowledge of mouse and computer skills. REG

A - 8/16, 10 am, Thursday OC Connections Van Visit the library between 10 am - 2 pm and explore the resources in the OC Connections Van. A - 8/16, 6:30 pm, Thursday Dinner & A Movie Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows; (Rated PG13.) Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson join forces to outwit and bring down their fiercest adversary, Professor Moriarty. Bring your dinner and the library will provide dessert. REG BD - 8/20, 10:30 am, Monday Loving Frank Discuss this Nancy Horan novel with the members of the Pt. Pleasant Friends Book Discussion Group.

FR - 8/21, 1:30 pm, Tuesday Monthly Friends Meeting Stop by to meet the Friends of the Point Pleasant Library. All are welcome to attend.

BD - 8/22, 7:30 pm, Wednesday Mennonite in a Little Black Dress Join members of the Good Readers book club as they discuss Rhoda Janzen’s book.

A – 8/25, 2 pm, Saturday Leticia Walker Concert Vocalist Leticia Walker will perform a concert of jazz, rhythm & blues, pop, standards, and originals. The emotional intensity in which Ms. Walker delivers her performance will leave you spellbound. REG All Programs may not be listed, contact the branch for more information.

STAFFORD

T - 8/1, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Wednesday Full Moon Campout Tell scary stories and create glow-in-the-dark crafts.

REG T - 8/2, 6 pm, Thursday Teen Advisory Board Meeting Volunteer at the library to earn community service hours. Grades 7 -12.

A - 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 1 pm – 4 pm, Fridays Mah Jongg

Experience recommended. Please bring game sets and the current card. REG T - 8/6, 7 pm – 8 pm, Monday Dream Interpretations and Dreamcatchers Learn about dreams and make a dreamcatcher. REG CH - 8/7, 10:30 am, Tuesday Nifty Nature Knickknacks Presented by Jake’s Branch County Park. Learn about local animals and see snake skins, turtle shells and more. REG C - 8/8, 10:30 am, Wednesday Mouse Basics Learn the very basics of using a mouse. REG T - 8/8, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Wednesday Own the Night Art Reception Reception to complete the teen summer art show.

T - 8/9, 5 pm – 6 pm, Thursday Teen Book Club Pick up this month’s book at Stafford circulation.

A - 8/9, 7 pm, Thursday DVD Discussion Group Group is limited to 10 participants who can pick up specially reserved DVDs of the film one week before the discussion to watch on their own. See Circulation Staff for DVD and registration.

C - 8/10, 1:30 pm, Friday eBay® Basics Learn the basics of buying and selling on eBay®. Students need mouse and Internet skills. REG A - 8/11, 2 pm – 3:30 pm, Saturday Feature Film: One for the Money (Rated PG-13.)

Unemployed Stephanie Plum lands a job at a bail-bond business where she’s put on the trail of a cop from her romantic past. NO REG. C - 8/13, 1:30 pm, Monday Internet Basics Learn to navigate the Internet. Students need mouse skills. REG T - 8/13, 3 pm – 4:30 pm, Monday Tween Craft: Upcycling Turn old magazines into a variety of fun and useful new items. REG

BD - 8/14, 1 pm, Tuesday Tuesday Afternoon Book Discussion The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Please pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk.

Come visit our book sales the last Thursday of every month for great books, great prices, & great reading.

T - 8/16, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Thursday End of Summer Party S.A.I.L. Volunteers, Reading Buddies and Summer Reading Participants are invited to celebrate with snacks and giveaways.

ED 8/15 – 9/28 Pride & Passion: the African American Baseball Experience (Atrium)

T - 8/20, 7 pm – 8:30 pm, Monday Anime and Manga Club Watch anime and discuss Japanese pop culture. Ages 12 - 18.

C - 8/21, 10:30 am, Tuesday Microsoft Word® 2007 Basics Learn basic document creation, menu and toolbar functionality in Microsoft Word®. Students need mouse skills and knowledge of Microsoft Windows®. REG T - 8/22, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Wednesday Writers Guild Discuss writing and getting published. Open to teens ages 12 - 18.

C - 8/23, 1:30 pm, Thursday Beyond the Basics Learn advanced Internet searching techniques. Students need mouse and Internet skills. REG F - 8/25, 2 pm – 4 pm, Saturday Family Movie: Big Miracle (Rated PG.) Residents of a small Alaska town set a campaign in motion to save a family of gray whales trapped in ice. NO REG. C - 8/28, 1:30 pm, Tuesday Microsoft Excel® 2007 Basics Learn the basics of the Excel® spreadsheet program.

Students need mouse skills and knowledge of Microsoft® Windows. REG C - 8/29, 10:30 am, Wednesday Microsoft PowerPoint® 2007 Basics Learn how to create and edit a Microsoft PowerPoint® slide presentation. Students need mouse skills and knowledge of Microsoft Windows®. REG FR - 8/30, 9 am – 1 pm, Thursday Friends of the Stafford Library Book Sale

TOMS RIVER

BD, T - 8/2, 3:30 pm – 5 pm, Thursday Gay - Straight Book Club New members welcomed.

Ages 14 - 18 A – 8/2, 6 pm - 8:30 pm, Thursday Toms River Gamers Club Meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. 1st week has console, card, and board games. Play, meet, and discuss gaming. New members are welcome. Ages 18 - 29 REG C – 8/3, 9:30 am - 11:30 am, Friday MS Word®2007 I REG C – 8/3, 2 pm - 3:30 pm, Friday Morningstar/Value Line/Standard & Poor’s Net Advantage Databases REG C – 8/6, 10 am - 11:30 am, Monday Universal Class Online REG CH/F - 8/6, 7pm, Monday The Mask Messenger: A Faustwork Mask Theatre Presentation Discover that posture, slang, smiles & fashions are masks that we wear daily. In the hands of a master artists it’s an inventive and magical experience. Family program. Sponsored by an OceanFirst Foundation Arts and Cultural Grant and the Ocean County Library Foundation. REG A – 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 10 am, Tuesdays English Conversation Group Are you learning to speaking English? Practice your English and join the talk about current events & other subjects. New members welcome.

C – 8/7, 10 am – 12 pm, Tuesday Mouse/Basic Computer Skills REG T - 8/7, 6:30 pm - 8 pm, Tuesday Star Lab

View the entire universe- right in your library. Fly among the stars, planets, and much more of the unknown reaches of space in the Star Lab. Ages 12 - 18.

REG T - 8/8, 12 pm - 4:30 pm, Wednesday Full Length Practice SAT Take a full-length practice SAT exam under test day conditions to see how you’ll score on the real exam.

Results given August 15, 7 pm. REG C – 8/9, 2:30 pm - 4 pm, Thursday Yahoo® Email I REG C –8/10, 2:30 pm – 4 pm, Friday Twitter® Basics REG CH – 8/13, 10:30 am, Monday Pancake Breakfast Story Time Enjoy stories and some tasty pancakes too. Ages 3 - 6. REG A – 8/13, 6 pm - 8:30 pm, Monday Job Seekers Support Group Join this monthly program to learn about job resources, share tips, and listen to guest speakers. With Mark Boelte of the NJ Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development. REG T – 8/13, 6:30 pm - 8 pm, Monday Power Player Mondays Video Game Tournament Show off your gaming skills. Game and console will be announced on the library web site. Ages 12-18. REG FR – Friends Meeting The Friends of the Toms River Library will resume meetings in September.

C – 8/14, 10 am - 12 pm, Tuesday, Yahoo® Email II REG C – 8/14, 2 pm - 3:30 pm, Tuesday Internet I REG T – 8/14, 4:30 pm – 6 pm, Tuesday Teen Anime Club Trivia, cosplay, new episodes, and more. Ages 12-18 CH,F – 8/14, 6:30 pm or 7:30 pm Tuesday Drum Circles Parents share a rhythmic learning experience with their little ones. Explore a variety of percussion instruments,

play hand drums & enjoy movement through rhythmic play. No experience necessary. REG BD – 8/14, 7 pm, Tuesday Book of Air and Shadows

By Michael Gruber T - 8/14, 7 pm - 8 pm, Tuesday DIY Beauty Master to the art of manicures, learn to do a waterfall braid, or see how to add a dash of temporary color to your tips with chalk. Ages 12 - 18. REG T – 8/15, 7 pm - 8 pm, Wednesday Practice SAT Results and Information Session Come learn tips and tricks to succeed on the SAT. Results from the 8/8 practice test will be available. REG A, T – 8/16, 5 pm - 8:30 pm, Thursday seventhreetwo Come see a show close to home. This month: special end-of-summer show; more bands, early start time.

A - 8/16, 6 pm - 8:30 pm, Thursday Toms River Gamers Club Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. 3rd week features tabletop RPGs, cards and board games.

New members welcome. Ages 18 - 29 REG C – 8/18, 9:30 am - 11 am, Saturday Yahoo® Email I REG A – 8/18, 2 pm, Saturday Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience - Exhibit Opening This exhibition tells the story of how black baseball players from the late 19th century onward persevered through discrimination to excel at the sport they loved.

The traveling exhibition & tour are funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to the American Library Association Public Programs Office.

Film Showing: Before You Can Say Jackie Robinson: Black Baseball in America in the Era of the Color Line 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: This documentary film examines the rich relationships that comprised “Blackball” in America’s era of segregation. Light refreshments.

CH – 8/20, 6:30 pm, Monday Author Joy Zomerdyke Author Joy Zomerdyke will discuss her book Teddy B is for Bear Meets a Scary Monster. Ages 4+ REG

C – 8/21, 10:30 am - 12 pm, Tuesday, Internet II REG A – 8/21, 7 pm, Tuesday Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience – Opening Reception Dr. Lawrence Hogan, Professor of History at Union County College, discusses the history of Negro League baseball; an exclusively African American league that existed during America’s era of segregation and examines this hidden history of America’s pastime on both a national & local level. Special appearances by former Negro League ball players Pedro Sierra & Robert Scott.

Program is supported by a grant from the National Endowment for Humanities to the American Library Association Public Programs Office.

T - 8/21, 7 pm - 8 pm, Tuesday Teen TV Land Sit back, relax & relive your youth with classic TV shows. Come early & vote on what we watch. Ages 12 - 18. REG A – 8/23, 6 pm - 8:30 pm, Thursday Anime Plus Watch anime and discuss manga while meeting with other adults. Ages 18 - 29 REG C – 8/24, 2 pm - 4 pm, Friday Mouse/Basic Computer Skills REG C – 8/27, 6:30 pm - 8:30pm, Monday Microsoft Excel® 2007 I REG A, T – 8/27, 7 pm - 8:30 pm, Monday Karaoke Sing your heart out and have a good time. Teens and Adults welcome.

Ages 12+. REG T - 8/28 , 7 pm - 8 pm, Tuesday T-Shirt Time Bring in an old t-shirt (or 2) to reconstruct or tye-dye.

Ages 12 - 18. REG

An aging Satchel Paige wanted to be the first African American baseball player to integrate the major leagues after World War II. The younger, dignified Jackie Robinson got the nod, while the Negro Leagues Robinson left behind carried on with such brilliant talents as Josh Gibson.

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T – 8/3, 2 pm, Friday Mexican Worry Sticks Old Mexican traditions come to life as you create a dream box of figurines to take away bad dreams leaving good thoughts to greet the day.

Ages 10 - 16. REG F – 8/6, 6 pm, Saturday Backyard Butterflies A family program presented by Debbie Hadley of Wild Jersey. Learn the basics of attracting butterflies to your garden. Find out why you need both nectar and host plants to support a butterfly population. She’ll also talk about butterfly behaviors, and which weeds to keep around for caterpillars. REG CH - 8/7, 10.30 am, Tuesday All About Polar Bears Learn about polar bears and get inspired to help the environment at this story time. Carol McCallum, a senior keeper at Jenkinson’s Aquarium will present an educational program focusing on saving polar bear habitats.

For ages 4 and up. REG C - 8/7, 2 pm, Tuesday Librarian by Appointment One hour. Limit 1. REG CH - 8/11, 11 am, Saturday Marble Maze Create an amazing marble maze raceway of your own to take home. Ages 9 and up. REG

CH – 8/29, 2 pm, Wednesday Ruff Readers. Bark, Ruff, Arf! Enjoy reading to the dogs, ages 6 - 12. REG

T - 8/13, 5:30 pm, Monday Duct Tape & Pizza Party for S.A.I.L. Volunteers Create a duct tape masterpiece and have pizza to celebrate the end of summer. S.A.I.L Volunteers Only.

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A – 8/30, 6:30 pm, Thursday Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience Film: Soul of the Game (94 minutes)

CH - 8/15, 2 pm, Wednesday Movie Matinee – Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (Rated PG) (2012 version) A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl

of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. REG A - 8/20, 6 pm, Monday Movie Night – Sherlock Holmes: The Game of Shadows (Rated PG- 13) Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson join forces to outwit and bring down their fiercest adversary, Professor Moriarty. REG A - 8 /23, 2 pm, Thursday Movie Matinee – Ghost Rider: The Spirit of Vengeance (Rated PG- 13) As Johnny Blaze hides out in Eastern Europe, he is called upon to stop the devil, who is trying to take human form. REG A - 8 /27, 6 pm, Monday Movie Night – John Carter (Rated PG-13) Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior. REG

UPPER SHORES

March by Geraldine Brooks Imaginings of the Civil War experiences of Mr. March, the absent father in Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women.

A beautifully written novel that drives home the intimate horrors and ironies of the Civil War and the difficulty of living honestly with the knowledge of human suffering.

A - 8/29, 7 pm, Wednesday Doo-Wop & Rat Pack One-Man Show with Johnny Petillo Entertainer, Vocalist, Actor, Comedian, Johnny Petillo does it all. With over 30 years of encore performances, Johnny’s “Rat Pack” style of humor and song embraces his audience from beginning to end. Fun guaranteed.

REG *Sponsored by the Friends of Upper Shores

WARETOWN

C – By Appointment Computer Lessons We customize individual lessons to help you with computer tasks.

Just call 609 - 693 - 5133.

F – 8/2, 10:30 am, Thursday Pirate School Bumbling pirate Billy Bones brings his swashbuckling variety show to the Ocean County Library. It’s fun for the whole family. Children are encouraged to come in costume. Learn how to stand, talk, laugh, eat and sing like a pirate. Ages 5+ REG

CH – 8/8, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Wednesday All About Polar Bears Did you know that the polar bears actually have black skin? Or that newborn cubs are smaller than newborn human babies? Learn many new, fun facts from our Jenkinson’s Aquarium guest speaker.

For ages 5 -10. REG

F – 8/14, 10:30 am, Tuesday Mr. Scott the Music Man Enjoy a high-energy, interactive musical performance

by Mr. Scott. *Sponsored by the Friends of Upper Shores REG

CH – 8/9, 3 pm, Thursday Reading Tails – Therapy Dogs Our bright and beautiful therapy dogs love to have you read a good story to them. Brighten your child’s joy of reading by reading to these patient listeners.

F - 8/15, 3 - 5 pm, Wednesday Family Big Top Extravaganza!

With Circus Minimus & Loon E. Clown 3 - 4 pm: Enjoy Kevin O’Keefe’s wacky One-Man Circus In-a-Suitcase 4 - 5 pm: Loon E. Clown balloon art, face painting & edible craft station *Sponsored by the Friends of Upper Shores & the Lavallette Municipal Alliance. REG

CH – 8/13, 2 pm, Monday Raptor Rapture!

Hear ye! Hear ye! The King’s Falconer at Medieval Times, Bill Ponder, invites the subjects of the Ocean County Library to learn about the royal sport of falconry. Learn all about hawks, falcons, and other mighty birds of prey. Ages 4 – 10. REG

BD - 8/22, 3 pm, Wednesday

FR – 8/13, 7 pm, Monday Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting The Waretown Branch Library’s Friends provide our

branch with a means to support future programs and improvements. All are welcome to attend.

CH, T – 8/18, 10 am - 12:30 pm, Saturday, Open Mic Competition Here’s your last chance this summer to win a free professional, digital recording at the Ocean County Recording Studio. We, along with the Ocean County Arts Center, will set up a professional sound system and a great forum for teens and young adults to share their talent and love for the arts with the community. Up to five people are allowed per group. An electric guitar and keyboard will be available for use. For ages 10 – 18. Please REG. COH, A – 8/20, 1 pm – 3 pm, Monday Journey to Wellness Do mental health and substance abuse issues affect your life? Members from the Journey to Wellness Center will be available in our meeting room to provide confidential support with helpful information and referral services. Just drop in.

F – 8/23, 2 pm – 4 pm, Thursday End of Summer Reading Party Time to celebrate another successful Summer Reading season. Everyone is invited. Drop in. All ages.

FR – 8/24, 1 pm – 3 pm, Friday Friends Monthly Book Sale Excellent finds for unbeatable prices.

FR – 8/25, 10 am - 12 pm, Saturday Friends Monthly Book Sale Excellent finds for unbeatable prices.