Upcoming Adult Library Programs

All programs are free to the public unless specified and pre-registration is required.

Irish Music Trio:

Mon. March 8th @ 6:30pm

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day the library is hosting an Irish Music Trio. Flute and tin whistle player, Linda Hickman, fiddler Bernadette Fee, and guitar and bodhran player, Ed Saultz, will delight all with Ireland's traditional dance music and songs. Sign up to join the fun!

P.T. Barnum: The Master Showman

Wed. April 28th @ 6:30pm

Neill Hartley returns as P.T. Barnum in this thrilling biography of America's premiere showman! Meet one of the most colorful and well-known personalities who brought high and low culture to all of America. Watch his fame grow with a parade of freaks and oddities and then share his crowning success:

The Greatest Show on Earth!

1-on-1 Computer Classes

If you don't know how to use the Internet or e-mail this is perfect for you.  Brendan Meany will sit down with you individually at a computer for 1 hour and explain to you step-by-step how to navigate the Internet. Don't be shy. Classes take place on Thursdays. Please call or come in to sign up for a lesson.

1-on-1 Resume Classes

Learn how to create an effective resume on the computer. This class is for anyone who wants to make their first resume, for someone who has one that needs a little fixing up, or even for those who just aren't comfortable writing a resume on the computer. All 1 hour classes are hosted by Brendan Meany on a 1-on-1, consecutive basis and will take place on Tuesday afternoons. Classes will begin on Jan. 19th. Please call the library to register or for more details. No experience needed!

Child/Teen Programs

March & April 2010

Attention Parents: Please make sure your children are safe by accompanying them to the library to show them how to find materials, model for them how to act in the library, and set guidelines for them about what they are allowed to read.  Thank you.

Come view pictures from our Stone Soup Circus program here

"Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages."

                                       -General George Washington

Storytimes:

Toddlers: Bring your little ones (2-3.5yrs) for stories, songs, and fingerplays.  We end with a child-friendly craft or play activity.  Tuesdays at 10:30 am from 3/2-3/23 & 4/6-4/20.

Preschoolers: Children from 3yrs-Kindergarten are invited for stories, chants, and alphabet fun.  Wednesdays from 3/3-3/24 & 4/7-4/21.  Two identical sessions each Wednesday, sign up for for AM or PM.

                   AM Session=10:30-11 or PM Session=1:30-2

Kids, Books, & Fun: Meet after school for kids in elementary school.  We read together, do crafts, have a snack, and make new friends.  Parents/adults have the option of 45 minutes to themselves.  Join us at 4pm on Thursdays, 3/4-3/25 & 4/8-4/22 for grades K-4.

Chess Club: Make some friends while practicing chess.  Now at a later time at the request of parents.  Ages 8 and up, meets monthly.

****Wednesday, March 24 at 6pm.

****Wednesday, April 14 at 6pm.

Nintendo DS Parties: Ages 8 and up.  Just bring your DS, charger, and games for fun!

-Wednesday, March 24 at 6pm

-Wednesday, April 28 at 6pm

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Specials:

Houdini's Birthday Magic Show: Did you know that Houdini's birthday is in March? We'll celebrate with the fabulous magic of Mark Zacharia. Don't miss this chance for fun.  Everyone will get a magic library card and a kazoo. You can be part of the kazoo symphony.  Saturday, March 6 at 1pm.  SIGN UP NOW BEFORE WE ARE FULL!!!  Suggested for families with children 3 yrs+.

Balloons! Balloons! Balloons! - The Magicians Guild from 4-H will teach us how to make balloon animals, hats, etc.  This promises to be very fun evening.  For kids in kindergarten through grade 4.  Adults please help!  Monday, April 5 from 6:30-7:30pm.

Ann Wild's Music for Little Ones - Please join Ann for rhythm, movement, language acquisition skills and just plain fun for all little ones.  Great for special needs children.

Ages 0-5.  Saturday, April 17 at 1pm.

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Spring Break Specials:

Legos!!! - We have lots of Legos, so come on in to make something cool and maybe make a friend. Ages 4+

>>>Due to school calendar changes this program has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 1st at 1:30pm. Please mark your calendars<<<

Watercolors and puzzles - It will be a lovely afternoon of painting and doing puzzles.  Nice, quiet, and full of color.  Be sure to join us!

Tuesday, March 30th, 1:30pm.  Ages 3+.

FitKids - Don't miss this time to jump, balance, play, and giggle with Miss Maria of FitKids.  Two sessions on Wednesday, March 31st.

1:30 - 2:15 for ages 5-9

2:15 - 3:00 for ages 3-5

To sign up your child for any of these programs please come in or call the library and our staff will help you register for the program.  Check back here or watch the library front desk for updates on these and other programs.

Parents: Please be sure you or your child has a Raritan Public Library card before you sign them up for any of the above mentioned programs.  We ask parents to make sure that their children are safe by accompanying them to the library, show them how to find materials, model for them how to act in the library, and to set guidelines for them about what they are allowed to read.

***Children's Room Computer***

Our Early Literacy Station computer is now available for children to use.  Each child may spend up to 30 minutes playing any of the 38 games.  The games are recommended for children in pre-school and up to the 3rd grade. Make sure you give it a try next time you are in the library. Please note that the computer is unavailable during programs, thank you.

Did you know?  We would love to post your original artwork or writing in the library.  Bring it to the desk in the children's room and it will be displayed for a while, then put in a notebook for all to see.  Don't forget to add your name and date!