Upcoming Adult Library Programs

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

From Italy with Love: Salvatore Chiarelli

Thursday, September 16th at 6:30 pm

  Come spend a memorable evening

  (outdoor concert*) with award  

  winning international performer

  Tenor Salvatore Chiarelli.

  Let him bring back your fond

  memories of your favorite popular,

  traditional, and classical

  Italian/Neapolitan songs,

  Italian/American love ballads,

  Italian Opera, Musical Theater

  pieces, and more. Some songs

  included are  Mamma, Ritorna a

           Salvatore Chiarelli              Me, O Sole Mio, and If I

                                                    Loved You.

   *Weather permitting. If bad weather, concert will be moved indoors.

                        Early reservations are recommended!

Holiday Card-Making Class

Wednesday, November 10th at 6:30 pm

Join Wendy Kalley to create one or more hand-made cards just in time for the holidays. Class is free but registration is required. Stop in the Library to see samples at the circulation desk.

Determined Spirit: The Story of Amelia Earhart

Monday, November 29th at 6:30 pm

Monica Hoffman will portray Amelia Earhart as she recalls the events of Amelia's life from childhood through her final flight. During the performance, Ms. Hoffman gives the audience a fascinating account of the world's most celebrated female aviator as well as a message of encouragement and determination. A question and answer period will follow. Reserve a seat for this informative and interesting historical program.

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.  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.  Please call the library to register or for more details. No experience needed!

Child/Teen Programs

September & October 2010

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

                                       -General George Washington

Storytimes

Toddlers: Stories, rhymes and child-friendly craft.  Ages 2-3 1/2.  Tuesdays at 10:30am beginning September 14th through October 19th.

Preschoolers: Stories, songs and a simple craft.  Ages 3-6.  Wednesdays at 10:30am or 1:30pm beginning September 15th through October 20th.  Sign up for am or pm.

            Wednesdays: AM 10:30-11am*****PM 1:30-2pm

Kids, Books, & Fun: All kinds of fun with stories and crafts.  School grades K-4.  Thursdays at 4:30pm from September 16th through October 21st.

Bedtime Stories: Ages 2-8.  Wear PJs if you wish.  Snack!

Thursday, September 30th at 7pm

Thursday, October 14th at 7pm

Regularly Scheduled Programs

Chess Club: Practice new chess strategies, challenge others, and make friends with fellow players.   Ages 8+.

Wednesday, September 29th at 6pm

Wednesday, October 27th at 6pm

Nintendo DS Parties: Come trade Pokemon, race each other in Mario Kart, and much more.  It all depends on what games you bring with you.  Always bring you're DS, games, and charger when we meet. Ages 8+

Wednesday, September 22nd at 6pm

Wednesday, October 13th at 6pm

Specials

Yoga for Kids: Loring Nagle will be here to teach beginning yoga.  Take this time to stretch, move, balance, and relax.  bring a mat if you have one.  Ages 4+.  Monday, September 27th at 6:30pm.

Let's Go Batty: Jackie Kashmer, Director of BatRehab NJ will be here to teach us about bats.  We think of them at Halloween, but all summer bats have been helping us.  come learn and see some real live bats!  Ages 4+.  Saturday, October 2nd at 1pm.  Jackie graciously use her program fee to fund BatRehab NJ.

Halloween Hootenanny: Carol Levin, children's librarian, storyteller and singer will present a special Halloween program filled with songs and creative dramatics.  This promises to be a hand-clapping, finger-snapping, bone-rattling good time!  Feel free to come in costume.  Families & children of all ages. Monday, October 25th at 6:30pm.

Meet the Author: Local author Charles Versfelt will be here to read his story about the ghost in the Raritan Public Library.  Come hear his story and talk to him about what it is like to be an author.  Each attendee will receive a free, signed copy of Dark Dreams: Tales of Terror which contains several of his stories.  Saturday, October 30th at 1pm.  Children ages 8+.  Sign ups are a must!

November Preview

Puppet Show: Miss Penny of Fun on a String will bring her puppet variety show to RPL.  Meet Rags the Lovable Dog, some hard-working Robots, Octavius the Octopus, and more.  Ages 3+.  Saturday, November 6th at 1pm.

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***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!