The monthly newsletter of
The Free Public Library of
Monroe Township
Christmas waves a magic wand over
this world, and behold, everything is
softer and more beautiful.
Norman Vincent Peale
Monday—Thursday
11 AM—9 PM
Friday
12 PM—5 PM
Saturday
10AM—3PM
The Library is Closed on
Sundays
December 24th-26th
&
December 31st January 2nd
1-856-629-1212
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Circulation Desk
ext. 210 or 211
Reference Desk
ext. 206
Children's Desk
ext. 204
Teen and Youth Services
ext. 209
Administration
ext. 203
Oh Boy! It’s the holidays again. Are you ready? We should not be
surprised. We’ve had enough reminders. Last October, I was in the
Halloween Store and just after the Monster Mash and Thriller, I heard
Andy Williams start to sing. I was scared out of my wits. It wasn’t
Halloween yet. Thanksgiving was a sneeze that I missed. At CVS,
turkey napkins were right next to the Holly napkins. What’s the rush?
At the library we’re not scared or overstuffed and we have our list.
We’re always ready and take life in stride. After all, the staff and
those who help make it work are trying to make Christmas happen
every day. We strive to be a place where you want to be, to give you
gifts throughout the year. We’re offering programs and a place to
meet friends. We try our best to deliver those things that bring visual,
auditory, cultural and mental stimulation. The library is also a place to
give back to others. There is a food and clothing drop in the library
foyer, courtesy of the Sunrise Rotary. We take donated items for your
dog or cat, there is a glasses drop offered by the Lions Club and, of
course, your donated books cared for by the Library Friends.
The holidays are a season for receiving, sharing, and giving thanks.
Remember your library where it happens everyday. Remind your
family and friends to get a card. Make us a New Year’s resolution;
come in at least once a week. Watch your children grow through us.
Enrich your life and make a better future.
We’ll give you our thanks and well wishes for every day of the year.
However, what you won’t hear over the loud speaker is Andy
Williams, or Burl Ives, or Bing Crosby, or Johnny Mathis, or Karen
Carpenter….
Happy Holidays and have a great 2017!
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Coloring for Grown-Ups
Thursday, December 1st, 7:30PM – 8:30PM
Adults coloring? Absolutely. Join us for the newest
trend in stress relief. We will supply the pages and
coloring utensils but feel free to bring your own.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Monday, December 5th, 2:00PM
The Friends of the Library group is a great way to get involved in your
Library & your community.
Needle Arts Group
Wednesday, December 7th & 21st, 6:30PM
Do you knit or crochet? Like to do embroidery, needlepoint, beading, quilting, or other
needlework? Bring a current project to work on in a fun and informal atmosphere. All levels
of experience are welcome. This is not a class. However, sharing of tips and experience
are encouraged. No registration required.
Calligraphy Drop-In Studio
Thursday, December 8th & 22nd
Create various projects using calligraphy & other artistic techniques. Maureen Peters
of the Philadelphia Calligraphers Society will teach these workshops. Some materials
will be supplied. No prior experience is necessary. This program is free and open to
adults 18 and older. Registration is required. Call 856-629-1212 x206.
Creative Oxygen: Writing Group
“You want to write but don't!”
Wednesday, December 14th, 6:30PM
This is a Creative Writing Group looking for fun, creative, artistic writers who
find it hard to stay motivated to write. Join us as we encourage each other in
maintaining a writing schedule with the goal of using writing as a tool of
empowerment, healing, and personal discovery. Critique sessions, writing
prompts, artistic encouragement, for writers of any genre. Registration is
required.
Please call the group facilitator Theresa Moore at 856-629-7613 to register.
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Blood Drive
On the third Thursday of every month the American Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive in the
Library Meeting Room. The date this month is Thursday, December 15th, from 2:00-7:00 PM.
For an appointment please call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Craft for Seniors:
Ceramic Candy Dish
Thursday, December 15th, 1:30PM
Adults and seniors are invited to paint and glaze a ceramic candy dish--a perfect Christmas gift! Please
sign up by Monday, December 12th.
Christmas Classic: The Nutcracker
All ages (including adults and seniors) are invited to join us for a showing of the famous Christmas ballet. In
this 1977 made-for-television version, Gelsey Kirkland plays teenage Clara and Mikhail Baryshnikov plays
the Nutcracker Prince. Join them on a journey to a faraway fairy-tale kingdom, accompanied by the famous
music of Piotr Ilych Tchaikovsky. No signups required.
Bookworms Book Club
No December Meeting
The Bookmarks Book Club
No December Meeting!
Holiday Concert - Shades of Harmony
Monday, December 5th, 7:00pm
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the season performed by Shades of Harmony, the women's barbershop chorus of Williamstown, NJ. This program is free and open to the public. No registration is required and
light refreshments will be served. Please bring a non-perishable food
item for the Monroe Township food pantry!
Friend’s Pre-Christmas Cookbook Sale
Saturday, December 10th, 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Browse a variety of cookbooks, including, Holiday, Regional, Famous Chefs, Weight
Watchers, Crockpot, Vegetarian, Desserts and many more. Decorating, Craft books and
Children’s books will also be on hand. All available for purchase at low prices. All
proceeds benefit the Library.
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Lunch and a Movie
December Lunch And A Movie Series: Adults and seniors
are invited to bring their lunch (and some cookies to share)
and enjoy a month's worth of holiday movies! We provide
beverages (including some hot ones). No signups required.
Monday, Dec. 5th, 12:00 PM--A Christmas Story.
This 1983 comedy adapts the writings of humorist Jean Shepherd, who also narrates. It's the early 1940s, and
nine-year-old Ralphie Parker's Christmas wish for a Red Ryder BB gun slams up against his mother's firm
refusal: "You'll shoot your eye out!" As Ralphie thinks of ways to get his rifle, he and his family contend with
neighborhood bullies, a surly store Santa, and the leg-shaped lamp his father wins in a contest. Filled with laughs
(and quotable lines) from start to finish, this movie (overlooked on its release) has become one of the most
beloved Christmas classics of all time.
Monday, Dec. 12th, 12:00 PM--Gremlins.
An unusual Christmas movie (actually released in the summer of 1984), this wildly funny fantasy/comedy has
been described as "E.T. Meets The Thing By Way Of It's A Wonderful Life". Billy Peltzer, who lives in the idyllic
all-American town of Kingston Falls, receives an unusual present from his inventor father--an adorable little
creature called a Mogwai. But there are rules that come with the little fellow's care: bright light will hurt or kill him,
don't ever get him wet, and most importantly of all, never, NEVER feed him after midnight. When these rules are
broken, it may unleash havoc on the town...Directed by Joe Dante, this movie is chock-full of tongue-in-cheek
humor and references to other famous sci-fi and fantasy movies, but it's also one of the originators of the PG-13
rating for some violence and scariness.
Monday, Dec. 19th, 12:00 PM--It's A Wonderful Life.
This is not just A Christmas movie. This is THE Christmas movie. In this beloved classic,
George Bailey (James Stewart) has spent his life dreaming of fame and fortune, but
circumstances have kept him tied to his hometown and his family business. One Christmas
Eve, a crisis drives him to the brink of suicide--which is when his guardian angel comes in
to show George how much good he's done without realizing it and what his town would
have been like if he'd never been born.
Computer Classes @monroetpl
Advanced Registration required 856-629-1212 x206. Space is limited.
Intro to Typing
Thursday, December 1st, 12:00PM
Learn Powerpoint
Tuesday, December 6th, 6:00PM
Computer Basics
Thursday, December 8th, 12:00PM
Excel Essentials
Tuesday, December 13th, 6:00PM
HTML Foundations
Thursday, December 15th, 12:00PM
Excel Essential: Charts
Tuesday, December 20th, 6:00PM
Intermediate Computers
Thursday, December 22nd, 12:00PM
Intro to Word
Tuesday, December 27th, 6:00PM
Ebay Essentials
Thursday, December 29th, 12:00PM
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FREE SAT PREP ASSESSMENT
Saturday, December 3rd, 10:30am – 2:00pm
Take a FREE practice exam that will give you an assessment of what areas to work on for the SAT. The
database we use also includes lessons and practice problems tailored to the student’s needs. Must have a valid
Monroe Township Library card. Bring your library card & a calculator. Registration required; Space Limited,
email [email protected] or call the Reference Desk at 856-629-1212 x206. We also have GED & ACT
practice exams. Email: [email protected] with any other questions.
TEEN WRITER'S GROUP
Thursday, December 8th, 6pm – 8pm
Enjoy writing? Like hearing others share their work? Join the Teen Writer's Group. We have snacks! Write.
Share. Review. Chat. Ages 13-18; Non-Residents are welcome. For more details email:
[email protected]; call 856-629-1212 ext 209
YuGiOh Tournament Day
Saturday, December 17th, 12:00pm
No sign up necessary, n00bs welcome! Ages 13-19.
TEEN CRAFT- Book End Painting
Thursday, December 22nd, 6:00PM
Join the YA librarian and other young adults to discuss what you're reading and watching. Bring in books to
swap and/or a list of your favorite titles, series, and authors so the librarian can get to know you. Talk about
your series addiction and all the things you've been binge watching. And as always, we have snacks. No
registration required.
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Meet Dewey, the Library’s Elf on the Bookshelf!
Just like at home, the library’s elf on the shelf is here
for the Holidays! Dewey is here to keep an eye on
everyone and make sure everyone is in the holiday
spirit. You never know where Dewey will pop-up! Come
on in and look for her. Whisper your Christmas wish to
her. Give her a smile or blow her a kiss. Be kind and
use your manners. Soon enough Dewey will fly back to
Santa and tell him how great the Library Kids are!
Read to a FURever Friend
Thursday, December 1st & 15th 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Join us and the FURever As Friends team for our SMILE Reading Program. FURever As Friends is
a local organization with certified pet therapy teams. FURever as friends will provide pets to encourage reluctant/hesitant readers to read out loud to a new unbiased furry friend. Sign ups are required
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Pictures with Santa
Saturday, December 10th, 11:30am – 1:00pm
All ages are welcome to get a picture with Santa! We'll have the developed pictures at the
Circulation Desk to pick up in the following weeks. No signups required.
Tween Craft: Glass Holiday Ornament
Wednesday, December 14th, 7:00 PM
Middle schoolers are invited to make a beautiful glass ornament--a perfect decoration with a
personal touch. A secret ingredient makes glitter stick to the inside of the ornament and makes it
look as good as any ornament you could buy! You must sign up by Monday, Dec. 12th.
Movie Night: The Santa Clause
Wednesday, December 28th, 6:30 PM
Christmas may be over, but the Christmas season is still here. All ages (even adults) are welcome
to join us for this hilarious holiday comedy starring Tim Allen. Tim plays a divorced dad who
accidentally puts the real Santa out of commission--which means that he's got to take on the duty!
Can he convince the rest of the world that he really IS becoming Santa Claus? No signups
required.
Tween Gaming Day
Thursday, December 29th, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Middle schoolers are invited to bring their gaming equipment (YuGiOh, Pokemon, Magic, etc.) and
play against each other while enjoying refreshments and making friends! Please sign up by
Tuesday, Dec. 27th.