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 ~ 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! The monthly newsletter of The Free Public Library of Monroe Township 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. The monthly newsletter of The Free Public Library of Monroe Township 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. The monthly newsletter of The Free Public Library of Monroe Township 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 The monthly newsletter of The Free Public Library of Monroe Township 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. The monthly newsletter of The Free Public Library of Monroe Township 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 856-629-1212 x204 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.
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