SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2016

CALENDAR OF EVENTSEMAIL BASICSThursdays, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1, 2:30 pmopen to adults. Registration requested for any session.call the Reference center to register.Learn how to compose & send emails, attach pictures & more.

PILATES* Saturdays, September 3, 17, October 1, 15, November 5, 19, December 17, 9:30 amopen to adults & teens. Registration requested for each session.Presented by certified instructor kristina carr.Pilates is a balanced blend of strength & flexibility training.

WALK-IN JOB SKILLS HELPTuesdays, September 6, October 4, December 6, 2-4 pmopen to adults. offered on a first-come, first-served basis.Reference center staff assists you with job searches, updating a resume or completing online employment applications.

FURRY BUDDIESTuesdays, September 6, 20, October 4, 18, November 1, 15, December 6, 20, 6:30 pmsuggested for ages 6-14.Presented by donna downs & colleen Berenotto.Read a story to therapy dogs, cavan, Freedom & erin who love sharing stories with children.

PLAY DATE AT THE LIBRARYWednesdays, September 7-December 14, 10 am(Except 10/5 & 11/2)suggested for ages 6-36 months. Registration requested for any session.enjoy stories, rhymes & songs with your little one.

CHANGING STORY OF RETIREMENTWednesday, September 7, 6-7:45 pmopen to adults. Registration requested.Marc catona, president of the society for Financial awareness, helps illuminate the opportunities & pitfalls that await retirees.

TODDLER YOGA*Thursdays, September 8-29, 10 amThursdays, October 20-November 10, 10 amsuggested for ages 1-5. Registration requested.Please bring your own mat and/or towel.Bond with your child as certified children's yoga instructor Paige vaccaro guides you through relaxing stretches & playful exercises.

BASIC INTERNETThursdays, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8, 2:30 pmopen to adults. Registration requested for any session.call the Reference center to register.Learn how to navigate through websites, do online searches & explore social media.

YOGA FOR LIFE WITH JANET HAHN*Saturdays, September 10, 24, October 8, 22, November 12, December 10, 10 amopen to older teens & adults. Registration requested for each session.No food 3 hours before class.Wear loose, comfortable clothing & bring a mat or towel. 

CHECKMATE: THE CHESS EXPERIENCESaturdays, September 10, 24, October 8, 22, November 12, December 10, 2-4:30 pmopen to all. Registration requested for any session.Play this classic game of skill with other aficionados.Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned combatant, you are welcome to the bimonthly sessions.

STORIES ON A TUESDAY AFTERNOONTuesdays, September 13-November 15, 1:30 pm(Except 11/8)suggested for ages 3½-7. Registration requested.enjoy stories & a simple craft.

TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES*Tuesday, September 13, 6-7:30 pm: ZootopiaTuesday, October 11, 6-7:30 pm: Hotel Transylvania 2Tuesday, December 27, 6-7:30 pm: Happy Feetopen to all. Rated Pg.

“ONCE MY NAME WAS SARA”Tuesday, September 13, 6-8 pmopen to all. Registration requested.Noted author & holocaust survivor, Betty grebenschikoff, shares her experiences & discusses her memoir Once My Name Was Sara.Refreshments served. Part of acLs Reads.

MICROSOFT WORD BASICSThursdays, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, 2:30 pmopen to adults. Registration requested for any session.call the Reference center to register.Learn to create, edit & save a Word document.

CHAIR YOGA WITH LINDA SCHWARTZ*Saturdays, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17, 12:15 pmopen to adults. Registration requested for any session.chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or using a chair for support &incorporates the breathing style & mind/body benefits of a traditional class.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION WITH LINDA SCHWARTZ*Saturdays, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17, 1:30 pmopen to all. Registration requested for each session.Presented by Linda schwartz.Learn to move toward greater control & participation in everyday life by accessing your inner resources.

PARTNERING WITH YOUR DOCTORMonday, September 19, 2-3:30 pmopen to adults. Registration requested.valerie hopkins of the atlantic/cape May county alzheimer's association presents a workshop for people with memory problems & their care partners.get information about the meaning & purpose of a healthcare partnership, and using care, medication & appointment logs.

AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSTuesday, September 20, 9 am-4 pmopen to adult drivers.Registration & pre-payment required: $15 for aaRP members, $20 for non-members.Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverage & dessert provided.Learn to be a road survivor & save on your car insurance.

FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR TWEENS/TEENSThursday, September 22, 3:30 pmopen to tweens & teens. Registration requested.call the Reference center to register.Presented by an instructor from BB&T Bank.Learn the basics of managing your money from balancing your checking account to saving for college.

FALL TWEEN MEET*Thursdays, September 22, October 20, November 17, 5 pmsuggested for ages 10-12.share your favorite books, make suggestions for future events & help make the library yours!

TEEN BOOK JAMTuesday, September 27, 6:30 pmopen to teens.Book to be announced.

ATLANTIC COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEMMAYS LANDING

Atlantic County Executive Dennis LevinsonAtlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Frank D. Formica, Chairman 8/16

40 Farragut Avenue 625-2776, extension 6304

ATLANTIC COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM/MAYS LANDING

SOCIAL SECURITY: WHAT'S UP?Thursday, October 6, 6:30-8 pmopen to adults. Registration requested.Marc catona, president of the society for Financial awareness, instructs how to determine the optimum time for you to file & begin drawing your benefits.

KNITTING WITH CARL LEEThursday, October 13, 6 pmsuggested for ages 8 & older. Registration requested.Presented by carl Lee krauthause.Learn the Portuguese style of knitting, an easy to learn method that is great for both beginners & those looking try a new technique.yarn is provided.Bring size 7, 8, or 9 needles if you have them (if not, they'll be provided). 

SPOOKY STORY NIGHT*Tuesday, October 25, 6:30 pmsuggested for ages 5 & older.an evening of spine-tingling tales & scrumptious fall treats.

HOW THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU HELPS CONSUMERS & BUSINESSESThursday, October 27, 1 pmopen to adults. Registration requested.call the Reference center to register.Melissa companick from the New Jersey Better Business Bureau (BBB) provides information on what the BBB is, how you can protect yourself from fraud & how to research a business before you commit to a contractor.

HALLOWEEN PARTY & PARADE*Thursday, October 27, 4 pmsuggested for ages 3-12.come in your costume & join in the fun as we parade around the library, followed by treats, games & prizes.

HOW TO TALK TO A ROBOT!Saturday, October 29, 2-4 pmsuggested for ages 8 & older. Teens welcome.Registration required.Presented by david Peins, primary school teacher and president of Robodyssey systems, LLc.Learn how to successfully program an autonomous mobile robot to solve a maze.Participants learn programming skills based on Microsoft's visual Basic language while competing in a non-destructive challenge.

SIGNING WITH MARCUS: PART 2*Wednesdays, November 2, 16 & 30, 6:30 pmopen to adults & teens. Registration requested.Marcus cruz continues his sign language instruction by building on his previous introductory course.

ALWAYS REMEMBER. NEVER FORGETWednesday, November 9, 3:30-5 pmopen to high school students & older. Registration requested.call the Reference center to register.Former oakcrest high school teacher & current stockton university professor, douglas cervi, discusses the liberation of the concentration camps by veterans.Part of acLs Reads.

VETERAN APPRECIATION DAY*Thursday, November 10, 9 am-8 pmTo veterans, active military, and all who appreciate their dedication and sacrifice – join us.as a thank you to veterans, we will serve refreshments in the circulation area.it's our small way of saying thank you.

DEMENTIA CONVERSATIONSTuesday, November 15, 11 am-12:30 pmopen to adults. Registration requested.valerie hopkins of the atlantic/cape May county alzheimer's association provides tips for making difficult conversations easier for people with memory loss & their caregivers.

"DICKENS OF A HOLIDAY" CRAFT FAIRSaturday, December 3, 9 am-4 pmopen to all.held in concert with the Mays Landing Merchants association.get a jump on your holiday shopping by visiting our annual craft fair. Proceeds benefit the atlantic county Library Foundation.

HOLIDAY STORY & ORNAMENT CRAFT*Tuesday, December 6, 1:30 pmsuggested for ages 3½-7. Registration requested.enjoy a special holiday story & create an old-fashioned applesauce ornament.

INTRODUCTION TO SIGN LANGUAGE WITH MARCUS*Wednesdays, December 7, 14 & 21, 6:30 pmopen to adults & teens. Registration requested.class size is limited to 15 participants.explore american sign Language with Marcus cruz as facilitator for 3 sessions covering the alphabet, numbers & phrases.

HOLIDAY GIFT CRAFT*Thursday, December 8, 6 pmsuggested for ages 5 & older. Registration requested.create a special gift just in time for the holidays.

PAJAMA STORY NIGHT*Tuesday, December 13, 6:30 pmopen to all.Put on your PJs & for an evening of festive tales, a sing-along featuring grandfather Joe & yummy holiday treats.

SWING INTO THE HOLIDAYSThursday, December 15, 6:30 pmopen to all.celebrate the holidays with the Bassment Quartet as they perform a smooth selection of jazz & seasonal classics.Light refreshments served. 

For online program registration or for information on events held at other atlantic county Library system locations,

go to www.atlanticlibrary.org and click on calendar of events.

Please advise of any food allergies.

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*sponsored by the atlantic county Library Foundation.

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Tuesday, November 8veTeRaN’s day

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