Adult Programs

1-on-1 Computer Classes: If you don't know how to use the Internet or e-mail this is perfect for you.  Brendan 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 Tues & Thurs 1pm-2pm and the 1st Sat of the month 1pm-2pm.  Please call or come in to sign up for a lesson.

No Place Like Home: Find out how you or an aging loved one can obtain the services you need to stay safely at home and avoid nursing homes.  Sept 25th at 6:30pm.

Washington Irving's "Ichabod Crane"  and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.":  An interactive one-man interpretation of the story of the headless horseman draws the audience into sleepy Tarry Town.  Reserve a seat for this special performance.  Oct 23rd at 6:30pm.

The Medicare Maze: A presentation by a Senior Medicare Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselor will help you understand the basics of Medicare and how you can find the best plan.  Oct 30th at 6:30pm.

Panic Relief:  Anticipating stress from the upcoming holidays?  Sign up for a one hour workshop given by Panic Relief, Inc. to help deal with panic, anxiety, and stress.  Nov 6th at 6:30pm.

New Jersey's Ghosthunters:  Come join L'Aura Hladik for this special presentation on ghost hunting and paranormal investigation.  Nov 13th at 6:300p.

Health Screening:  Fri Nov 21st from 10am-1pm. Free blood pressure and cholesterol screening.

Children’s Programs

September & October 2008

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.

Storytimes:

Toddlers: Tuesdays, beginning Sept 9th to Oct 21st at 10:30am-11am..  Ages 2-3 1/2 yrs.  Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a simple craft.  For Parent/Caregiver and their child.

Preschoolers: Wednesdays, beginning Sept 10th to Oct 22nd..  Ages 3 1/2 thru K.  Stories, kid-friendly crafts, games, songs, and lots of fun.  Two identical sessions, sign up for morning or afternoon.

Mournings: 10:30am-11am            *****        Afternoons: 1:30pm-2pm

Kids, Books, & Fun: Thursdays, beginning Sept 11th to Oct 23rd at 4:30pm-5:15pm.  Ages 6-12.  Join us for a story or two, an after-school snack, and a craft or activity to top it off.

Bedtime Stories:  Thursday, Sept 25th at 7pm and again on Thursday Oct 16th at 7pm.  Ages 2-8.  Wear PJs if you wish.

Specials:

Milk and Cookies with the Mayor: Tuesday Sept 30th at 2pm.  Mayor Liptak will read a story or two and talk with you about her job as mayor.  This is a chance to learn about our town government and how it works.  Bring all your best questions.  Ages 7 and up.

Nintendo DS Get Together: Saturday Oct 4th at 1pm.  Bring your DS and some games for a fun filled afternoon with other Nintendo DS owners. We hope to be trading Pokemon, racing each other in Mario Kart DS, or challenging others to Tetris matches. You will of course need to bring your Nintendo DS (maybe your charger just in case) and some multiplayer games.  Open to children in 2nd grade and up.

Meet Elwood!: Sat Oct 18th at 10:30am.  You can meet Elwood, the winner of the 2007 World's Ugliest Dog contest.  His owner, Karen Quigley, will tell his story and you may have your picture taken with Elwood for a $3 fee.  Proceeds will benefit an animal shelter in our area.  Ages 4 and up.

What's Behind the Library Door?: Mon Oct 20th at 7pm.  Is it a ghost?  Sneak a peek into the nooks and crannies of the library.  Follow Joanne into all the places in the library that are usually off limits.  After exploring, stay for a snack.  Ages 5-8.

Is there really a Ghost in the Library?: Mon Oct 27th at 7pm.  All the kids say so!  Joanne will lead you on a behind-the-door-tour with facts and folklore...then you decide for yourself.  Stay for an evening snack...if you're not afraid?  Ages 9 and up.

To sign up your child for any of these programs please come in or call the library and our staff will help you register your child for some back to school fun.

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.