Upcoming Adult Library Programs

All programs are free to the public unless specified and

pre-registration is required.

->*Children's Section*

->*Teen/Pre-Teen Section*

Women's Yoga Class at the Library

Monday, February 13th at

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us for breathing, stretching, relaxing, and reviving during the basic yoga class. Welcome a peace-filled body, mind, and spirit. Registration is required. Program brought to you by Loring Nagle, of Little, Young, & Tall Yogis.

**Each participant will receive a special Valentine's Treat!

Classic Movie Night

Thursday, March 8 at 6:15 pm
To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)

starring Gregory Peck - NR, 129 minutes.

Register today and get your tickets!

Snacks and drinks included!

  Spring Bunnies

  with Irene Mortko

   Thursday, March 22

   at 6:00-8:00 pm
   Sign up to paint your own adorable

   bunny.  There is a $5 fee.
   Please pay at time of registration.    

   Adults only.

To commemorate

National Poetry Month, April 2012,

the Raritan Public Library is holding  a poetry contest for all ages.
Poets whose work is chosen will be invited to read at the library's Poetry Celebration on

Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 pm.

For details on submitting poems, a Poetry Submission Form is available at the Library's circulation desk. Interested persons can call the library at 908-725-0413 for more information.
The deadline for submissions is April 11.
Prizes will be awarded to the best poem in the following categories: children (7-12), teen (13-19) and adult (20+).

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Pass Program

  Raritan Public Library patrons can 

  participate in our new exciting   

  museum pass program to the Intrepid

  Sea, Air, & Space Museum in NY. One

  pass is given per day to a family of up 

  to six people at no charge. Scheduling is done up to one month in advance. Passes will be offered on a first come/first served basis. For more information, stop by the Library or call us at (908) 725-0413.

1-on-1 Computer Classes

Call to set up an appointment

   If you don't know how to use the

   Internet or e-mail this is a perfect way

   to learn. 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. You can learn to

   start up an e-mail address, fill out online

   forms, or just how to browse the Internet

   for information. Don't be shy it will only 

                                take a little practice to get the hang of it.

1-on-1 Resume Classes

Call to set up an appointment

Learn how to create an effective resume using a 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 1-2 hour classes are hosted by Brendan Meany on a 1-on-1, consecutive basis.  Please call ahead to setup a time to come in. No experience needed!

Programs for Teens & Pre-Teens

February - April 2012

Duct Tape Roses

Saturday, February 4 at 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Have some fun with duct tape and make unique roses and other creations!

11:00 - 12:30 pm (Ages 9+)

1:00 - 2:30 pm (Ages 12+)

Design Your Own Ceramic Heart Ornaments

Saturday, February 11 at 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Paint & decorate special ornaments just in time for Valentine’s Day! (Ages 10+)

Teen Book Club

Thursday, February 23 at 6:30-7:30 pm

  We will be discussing Chasing Lincoln’s

  Killer by James L. Swanson. Come to the

  library to borrow a copy of the book. Invite

  a friend, come discuss a good book,

  & enjoy free snacks!

  For teens grades 7-12.

Jewelry-Making

Saturday, March 3 at 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Make shamrock earrings and an Irish bracelet just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Ages 10+

March 4 – 10 is “Teen Tech Week”

Teens and Pre-Teens can submit a small book/movie review to the library’s teen blog and/or fill out the online Teen Library Interest Survey at our blog & get a free gift + be put in a drawing to win a grand prize! See our website or come in the library for more info. You can visit our teen blog at http://rplteen.blogspot.com/

Crafts @ the Library

Saturday, March 31 at 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Paint your own Spring & Easter-themed sun-catchers.

Ages 10+

Crafts @ the Library

Thursday, April 5 at 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Make special pins and magnets using bottle caps and your imagination! Bring in your own pictures to use (the size of a quarter is perfect) or print some out at the library. Ages 10+

April 12, 2012 is "Support Teen Literature Day"

Teens and Pre-Teens can check out a YA book/audiobook & get a free gift + be put in a drawing to win a grand prize (a bag full of new YA books!) Mark the date on your calendars and be sure to stop by the library on this day!

Check out the Library's Teen Blog!
http://rplteen.blogspot.com/

See what new YA materials the library has, any upcoming events for teens, & photos from our programs. You can even submit your own reviews and fill out a survey for the library. Don't forget to submit your email to the blog to stay up to date with our updates.

Programs for Children

January - March 2012

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.

                            Homework Help

Sign up for 1-on-1 homework help with Ms Jessica.

For grades K-4th.

Mondays, Tuesdays,

& Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30

Sign up for half hour time slots at the circulation desk. Make sure you bring all of the supplies you need to complete your homework.

Storytimes with Ms Jessica

Newborn:

Socializing, songs, & stories. Ages newborn – 18 months.

Mondays from 10:30 - 11:00 am on February 27 and March 26.

Toddlers:

Stories, rhymes, and a child-friendly craft or game. Ages 18 months - 3 yr . Tuesdays from 10:30 – 11:00 am on February 7, 21 and 28, and March 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Preschoolers:

Stories, songs, and a craft or game. Ages_3-5. Thursdays from 10:30-11:00 am on February 2, 9 and 23, and March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

School-Age Fun:

Stories, crafts, science or reader’s theater. Something different every week!  Grades Kindergarten and Up .

Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00pm on February 3, 10 and 24, and March 2, 9, 23 and 30.

Special Days @ Your Library

Make and Take Mondays

Stop in any time before noon or after 2pm to make a simple craft. All ages welcome. Join us on February 6 and March 5 and 12.

Lego Party!!

Come build with us! The library will supply the legos, you bring your imagination! Ages 4+. Join us at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, February 8 and March 21.

Bedtime Stories

Come hear stories & have a snack. Children can wear pajamas and bring a favorite snuggly toy or blanket. All ages welcome. Join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 29 and March 28.

Chess and Board Game Night

Our chess night is expanding to include other games like Scrabble, Checkers, and Pictionary.  We will still have Chess games and teach people how to play Chess, but we will also have other board games on hand to play.  Bring a friend or two and come play with us! Ages 8+. Monday, February 13 at 6:30 pm.

Wii Party

Come spend an hour with us playing Wii games like Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, and more great multiplayer titles for the Wii system. We will take turns playing and have some friendly competition to shake off those wintertime blues. Ages 8+. Monday, February 27 at 6:30 pm. (Upstairs in the 900's room)

Mark Your Calendar!!!

Special Programs

To ensure we have enough supplies for everyone, please remember to register for these programs! 

All You Need Is Love!

Tuesday, February 14 @ 4:15pm (Ages 4+)

It's a Valentine's Day Party!  Come listen to stories about love and make a craft from the heart.  Please be on time.

Mardi Gras Celebration

Thursday, February 16 @ 6:00pm (Ages 4+)

**Please note the time change**

Enjoy stories and crafts Mardi Gras style at the library with Ms. Christine.

Feelin' Lucky?

Wednesday, March 7 @ 6:30pm (Ages 4+)

Join Ms Jessica for St. Patrick's Day stories, enjoy a green snack and create your own leprechauns. 

Yoga For Kids

Saturday, March 24 @ 1:45-2:45pm (Ages 8+)

Saturday, March 31 @ 1:45-2:30pm (Ages 2-7)

Come stretch, breathe and relax with us!  Loring Nagle is coming back to the Raritan Public Library!  Last year's program was so popular, we decided to invite Loring back for two sessions this March.  Children will be grouped according to age.  Space is limited. Yoga mats will be provided. 

Spring Has Sprung!

Monday, March 19 @ 6:30pm (Ages 4+)

Celebrate the first day of spring with some colorful floral crafts and wonderful stories of spring with Ms. Christine.

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.

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