ADULTING 101 - Warren County Library System · preparing for a new phase of your life, it ADULTING 101 is here to help. At the Headquarters branch in May and June, we’ll offer classes

Headquarters Branch (HQ) 2 Shotwell Drive

Belvidere 908-475-6322

Catherine Dickson

Hofman Branch (CDH) 4 Lambert Road

Blairstown 908-362-8335

Southwest Branch (SW)

404 County Route 519

Phillipsburg

908-689-7922

Northeast Branch (NE) 40 Route 46 West

Hackettstown 908-813-3858

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Fri. 9:00 am-6:00 pm Sat. 10:00 am-4:00 pm

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and Monday 5/27 in observance of Memorial Day

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Adulting 101: Nutrition 5/21 7:00 PM

Carly Sopko, Registered Dietician Nutritionist, will lead the presentation where participants will learn about meal preparation, making good nutritional choices, and planning for a grocery shopping trip. Participants will also get to enjoy the meal they prepare in class!

Adulting 101: Laundry Day 5/29 6:00 PM

Not sure whether to separate your laundry? What setting is it supposed to go on? How do you get that nasty stain out of your favorite shirt? Can't fold a fitted sheet? Join us on our adventure in laundry. Learn when and how to separate your items, how to take those nasty stains out, and how to fold that crazy fitted sheet, as well as other tips and tricks to make your laundry process easier.

Adulting 101: Finances 6/6 7:00 PM

Natalia Tadros, Financial Representative with over 16 years of experience, will present on the basic, yet critical, financial tasks that are important to financial success in adulthood such as: creating a budget, writing a check, and balancing a checking account/checkbook.

Adulting 101: Basic First Aid 6/10 6:00 PM

Sam Nunes, a Belvidere EMT, will present on basic first aid skills such as how to treat burns and blisters, ways to stop bleeding, best ways to remove and treat a splinter, what you can do for that bee sting, and very im-portant....when is it time to call 911!

Adulting 101: Sewing 6/18 6:30 PM

In Sewing 101, learn basic and handy sewing skills such as how to thread a needle, sewing on a button, repairing a tear in a seam and one not in a seam, and how to sew a simple hem.

Adulting 101: Resumés 6/24 6:00 PM

One of THE most essential parts of the job search process and what gets you that crucial interview, the resumé! Learn how to write one that stands out and gets you noticed by employers!

Please register.

Growing up, being an adult… it’s never an

easy thing to do, but when you’re young and

preparing for a new phase of your life, it

helps to have some insider information.

ADULTING 101 is here to help. At the

Headquarters branch in May and June, we’ll

offer classes with hints and tips,

instructions, and lessons to help get you

started. Things like nutrition, laundry,

finances, basic first aid, sewing, even writing

resumes... all the little things that you need

to get you through the day to day of being an adult. Don’t worry, you’ve got this!

Headquarters Branch—White Township Page 2

The Writers' Group of Belvidere

5/1 6:30 PM

Please join us the first Wednesday of every

month for the Writers' Group of Belvidere

meeting. All levels of writing experience

and all genres are welcome. This is a won-

derful opportunity to share your work as a

writer and to get feedback. Bring something

to read or just come and listen if you like.

You must be 18+ to attend. Registration is

required.

How to Plan for College-

Financial Seminar

5/2 7:00 PM

Paying for college can be less painful than

you think! Learn the basics and advantages

of college savings plans, tax benefits, in-

come and contribution limits at this seminar

presented by Natalia Tadros and Paul Orosz.

Paul and Natalia work as financial represent-

atives throughout the tri-state area and have

combined 16 years of experience. Registra-

tion is required. Adults

Mahjongg @ the Library!

5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 1:00 PM

Learn to play this interesting and challeng-

ing game in our beautiful program room.

Bring a friend! 18yrs + Adults only

Knit and Crochet with Gerrie

5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 3:00 PM

Join our adult knit and crochet group. All

skill levels from beginners, intermediate and

advanced welcome. Complete a started pro-

ject or begin a new one. Learn, teach or just

enjoy needle arts for fun and community.

Meeting of the Friends of the Warren Co.

Library Headquarters

5/9 6:30 PM

As the Library's support group, the Friends

do everything from raising funds to helping

sponsor programs. Join them as they discuss

their current fundraising plans. All are wel-

come!

Coffee Filter Peonies-a "Pinteresting"

Idea

5/13 2:00 PM

You'll be amazed at the transformation when

coffee filters, markers and rubbing alcohol

get together and become beautiful Spring

peonies! Please register for this adult

"Pinteresting" Program.

Headquarters Literary Club

5/16 2:00 PM

Program Closed - The Evening Book Club,

4th Wednesday of each month, is open.

National Memory Screening Program

5/20 9:00 AM

Warren County Library and the Warren

County Division of Aging & Disability Ser-

vices are providing free, confidential

memory screenings and educational materi-

als as part of the Alzheimer's Foundation of

America's National Memory Screening Pro-

gram. Screenings are administered by a

qualified healthcare professional. Screenings

last approximately 10 minutes and consist of

a series of questions and tasks designed to

gauge memory, thinking and language skills.

The screening results are not a medical diag-

nosis, but can suggest if someone should see

a physician for a full evaluation. Your

screening session will be held in order of

your registration, so please be prepared to

wait for your turn.

Home Detox - Laundry Room

5/20 2:30 PM

Detoxify your home from harsh store bought

chemical cleaners by joining us in this three

part series. We will work on bringing the

beautiful shine of a clean surface to your

home with simple, chemical free ingredients.

We will be going room by room and learn-

ing recipes for cleaners. During part one we

will be tackling, bathrooms and laundry.

Adulting 101: Nutrition

5/21 7:00 PM

Join us for the first part of our 6-Part Series,

ADULTING 101, where basic life skills will

be introduced to older teenagers and those

individuals who are new to adulthood. Car-

ly Sopko, Registered Dietician Nutritionist,

will lead the presentation where participants

will learn about meal preparation, making

good nutritional choices, and planning for a

grocery shopping trip. Participants will also

get to enjoy the meal they prepare in class!

*Registration Required*

Adulting 101: Laundry

5/29 6:00 PM

Join us for the second part of our 6-Part

Series, Adulting 101, where basic life skills

will be introduced to older teenagers and

those individuals who are new to adulthood.

Not sure whether to separate your laundry?

What setting is it supposed to go on? How

do you get that nasty stain out of your favor-

ite shirt? Can't fold a fitted sheet? Join us on

our adventure in laundry. Learn when and

how to separate your items, how to take

those nasty stains out, and how to fold that

crazy fitted sheet, as well as other tips and

tricks to make your laundry process easier.

*Registration Required*

All Ages, Teens, Tweens, Kids

Family Movie Night - Spider-Man Into

the Spider Verse

5/8 6:30 PM

After a bite from a radioactive spider grants

him superpowers, Brooklyn teen Miles Mo-

rales becomes the one and only Spider-Man.

When a gateway into the multiverse opens

up, Miles soon realizes he isn't the only spi-

der superhero out there, as he meets many

different versions of himself pulled in from

other universes, including the original Peter

Parker. Together they fight off the evil

Kingpin and attempt to save the world. Rat-

ed PG.

Maker Mystery Bag Challenge

5/22 4:30 PM

Mystery Bag Challenges -- We'll celebrate

Mystery Month with a fun engineering chal-

lenge designed around popular children's

books. What challenges will you face? You

won't know until you open your bag! Ages

5+. Children 8 and under may need a

parent's help. Please register.

Preschoolers

Storytime Favorites PJ Storytime

5/1 6:30 PM

We're celebrating Children's Book Week

with a special storytime filled with your

favorite books! When registering, let Miss

Lina know the title of a favorite book you

want her to read. If you want, come dressed

as your favorite character. Kids of all ages

are welcome.

Preschool Story Time Invites you to make

a bird house

5/3 10:30 AM

This is a surprise craft stick bird house. Fun

to make and hang in your room. We always

have a variety of crafts and stories. Sign up

and don't miss the fun. www.warrenlib.org

Preschool Story Time Mothers Day Craft

5/10 10:30 AM

Story Time is for preschool children and

features a variety of crafts, games, and a

special party or two. There are always sto-

ries, stories, stories. Don't miss the fun.

Story Time Weave A Turtle

5/17 10:30 AM

Preschool Story Time features a variety of

crafts, games, and a special party or two.

There are always stories, stories, and more

stories. Sign up and don't miss the fun.

Adult Artists

5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 10:00 AM

Let the artist in you emerge! Come join other

budding artists and learn techniques in water

color, pastel and other mediums.

Emerald Ash Borer

5/2 7:00 PM

The Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive beetle

species that does serious harm to our trees.

It's a known issue in Northern Warren Coun-

ty, but there are treatments that can be ap-

plied in early spring to help. Joseph Dunn, a

licensed Tree Expert and Forester, will pre-

sent on this threat and what to do about it.

Please register.

Knit Wits

5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 9:00 AM

The Knit Wits meet on Tuesday mornings to

crochet, knit and chat while creating various

items to be donated to different community

organizations.

Tech Tutor - CDH

5/3 11:30 AM

5/8 7:00 PM

5/10 2:00 PM

5/14 12:00 PM

5/16, 5/30 4:00 PM

5/20 3:00 PM

5/21, 5/22 11:00 AM

5/29 2:30 PM

Need help with a new tablet or smart phone?

Maybe you want to be better at browsing the

web? The friendly staff of the CDH Branch

are here to help! In one-on-one sessions,

we'll help you answer your tech questions.

Sessions are 30 minutes long, and we ask

you only sign up for one slot per month.

Please register.

Jump Start Your Herb Garden

5/7 6:30 PM

It's almost summer, so why not prepare for

BBQ season by starting a herb garden? We'll

use mason jars and herb seeds in this fun,

hands-on project. Co-sponsored by the North

Warren Garden Club. $5 material fee due at

start of class. For adults. Please register.

PM Literature Club

5/8 7:00 PM

Get to know Supreme Court Justice Ruth

Bader Ginsburg up close and personal with

this month's read Notorious RBG by Irin

Carmon. Inspired by Tumblr which amused

the Justice herself and brought to you by its

founder and an award-winning feminist jour-

nalist, it’s more than just a love letter. It

draws on intimate access to Ginsburg's fami-

ly members, close friends, colleagues, and

clerks, as well as an interview with the Jus-

tice herself. Leave your daily hustle and

bustle behind. Join in the lively discussions

with our evening reading group.

Create Your Own Walking Stick

5/11 10:30 AM

Brad Koller will instruct you on how to

make a personalized walking stick. This

program is open to adults, teens and children

aged 12+. Children aged 12 must be accom-

panied by an adult. Wood and tools will be

supplied. Please bring work gloves and an

apron. Registration required. If weather per-

mits, class will be held in the gazebo.

Adult Pinterest Craft

5/15 7:00 PM

All of those May flowers need somewhere to

live, don't they? This month, we will be dec-

orating bisque flower pots for them! Ages

18+. Please register.

Adult Jeopardy

5/16 7:00 PM

Come test your trivia knowledge on a wide

variety of topics when the Library presents

its own version of Jeopardy. Registration

required. Ages 18 and up.

AM Literature Club

5/20 10:00 AM

Start your day off with an interesting read

and some thought provoking discussions. All

book-lovers are invited to attend! This month

we'll discuss Rosamunde Pilcher's Septem-

ber… a story of homecomings and heart-

breaks, friendships, betrayals, forgiveness,

and love.

Family Craft: Wooden Welcome Wreath

5/22 4:30 pm

Join Miss Kelly for another fun family craft!

We'll be making Welcome wreaths from

Headquarters Branch—White Township Page 3

Preschool Story Time Lets make Rainbow

Flowers

5/24 10:30 AM


crafts, games a special party or two and

always stories, stories, stories. Sign up and

don't miss the fun.

Story Time What Fun. Now Weave A

Colorful Fish

5/31 10:30 AM

Wow! You wove a Turtle two weeks ago,

now lets do a Fish. Fun at Story Time for

all, reading and a craft every week. Sign up.

Special Story Time with Warren Garden

Club

5/7 1:30 PM

Warren Garden Club presents a special

Mother's Day Craft. for preschool children.

Story Time features a variety of crafts,

games, and a special party or two. There are

always stories, stories, stories. Sign up at

www.warrenlib.org or call 908-475-6322

and don't miss the fun.

Story Time is weaving a turtle

5/14 1:30 PM

Story Time is for preschool children, and

features a variety of crafts, games, and a

special party or two. There are always sto-

ries, stories and more stories. Sign up and

don't miss the fun.

Preschool Story Time Lets make Rainbow

Flowers

5/21 1:30 PM

Preschool Story time features a variety of

crafts, games, a special party or two and

always stories, stories, and stories. Sign up

and join the fun.

Story Time This Week Weave A Colorful

Fish

5/28 1:30 PM


crafts, games and a special party or two.

Always stories, stories, stories. Don't miss

the fun sign up. This week we are going to

weave a fish. www.warrenlib.org or call

908-475-6322.

Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along

5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 10:00 AM

A short program for babies and toddlers.

We'll sing, bounce, clap, and share a story or

two. After the program, stay for a half-hour

of playtime. Registration required.

2-Year-Old Storytime

5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 11:00 AM

Stories, rhymes, and a craft for 2-year-olds

and an adult caregiver. Registration re-

quired.

Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch—Blairstown

laser cut wood pieces, paint, scrapbook paper,

and your imagination! Things may get messy.

Please register as a family.

Water Color Workshop with Toni Chaplin

5/24, 5/31 9:30 AM

Join artist Toni Chaplin as she shares her

techniques and ideas during this popular wa-

ter color workshop. You must bring your own

supplies to class; call Toni at 973-729-7080

for a list of things you need to get started. $25

due upon arrival to class (checks preferred).

Memory Screening

5/28 9:00 AM

Memory concerns? You're not alone. Come

for a free confidential memory screening

offered by the Warren County Division of

Aging and Disabilities Services. A memory

screening is a simple and safe "healthy brain

check-up" that tests memory and other think-

ing skills. Appointments are required. Contact

the CDH Branch to register for a specific

timeslot. Each screening is approximately 10

minutes long.


Chinese Legends: Journey to the West

5/29 4:30 PM

Ms. Fang Xiao is back to present on one of

the most enduring stories in literature, Jour-

ney to the West. This novel was written in the

16th century during the Ming dynasty. Endur-

ingly popular, the tale is at once a comic ad-

venture story, a humorous satire of Chinese

bureaucracy, a spring of spiritual insight, and

an extended allegory in which the group of

pilgrims journeys towards enlightenment by

the power and virtue of cooperation. For all

ages. Please register.

Creative Arts Studio

5/9, 5/23 4:00 PM

Learn the art of paper quilling. This art form

involves the use of strips of paper that are

rolled, shaped, and glued together to create

decorative designs. Animal, musical, floral,

and monogram motifs are popular, but you

are only limited by your imagination! In the

first session, we will choose our designs and

learn to make the shapes. At our second ses-

sion, we will assemble the final design. This

technique requires manual dexterity so it is

limited to teens in grades 6-12. Registration is

required.

Carve Your Own Wizard's Wand

5/30 4:30 PM

Yer a wizard, Harry! And while there's no

Ollivanders in NJ, you can carve your own

wand at this very hands-on workshop. You'll

select your wood type and then use tools to

carve a unique wand. For ages 11 through

112. Please register.

Bookmania! 2nd Grade Book Club

5/1 4:15 PM

Meet Hissy, a sleep-deprived British short-

hair cat who lives in the noisy Fitz household,

as he recounts his frustrating day trying to

find a place to sleep where people - particu-

larly an annoying three-year-old human-- will

not bother him. The Second Grade Book

Club is for kids who like to read, meet new

friends and talk about a good book. There will

also be fun book related activities at each

meeting. The Club meets for an hour once per

month. Ages 7-9. Please register.

Quick Craft: Star Wars

5/3 4:00 PM

Prepare for May the Fourth Be With You

during this Star Wars-themed craft. Registra-

tion required. Ages 7-12.

Read To A Pup!

5/4, 6/1 11:00 AM

Sign up to read to a pet for 10 minutes. They

love to listen to stories! Call the library to

reserve your 10 minute spot. Pet visits are

made possible by Creature Comfort - pet

therapy for children - building connections

through animal visitation, one cold nose at a

time.

Pokemon Frisbee

5/17 4:00 PM

Design your own Pokeball and catch

Pokemon. Registration required. Ages 5-12.

Family Film - The Lego Movie 2

5/18 11:00 AM

It's been five years since everything was awe-

some and the citizens are facing a huge new

threat: Lego Duplo invaders from outer space,

wrecking everything faster than they can re-

build. Rated PG, 1 hour 47 minutes.

Maker Monday: Mystery Bag Challenge!

5/20 4:30 PM

Mystery Bag Challenges -- We'll celebrate

Mystery Month with fun engineering chal-

lenge designed around popular children's

books. What challenge will you face? You

won't know until you open your bag! Ages

5+. Children 8 and under may need a parent's

help. Please register.

Preschoolers

Storytime with Miss Morgan

5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 11:00 AM

Bring your preschooler to the library for a fun

storytime with Miss Morgan! We'll read sto-

ries followed by activities that promote early

literacy and motor skills. Younger siblings are

welcome to join. Please register.

Mommy and Me Storytime

5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 11:00 AM

Mommy and Me Storytime for babies and

toddlers is an interactive storytime for very

young children and a caregiver, lasting about

15 minutes. The program uses rhyme and

repetition to build language and literacy

skills.

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Get ready to zoom in for summer reading.

Coming soon.

Makerspace Office Hours SW 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 11:00 AM SW 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 1:00 PM SW 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 7:00 PM The Makerspace @ Southwest is open! What will you create? This time is intended for independent work, experimentation and asking questions. Please note, no formal classes or programs are offered in the Makerspace at this time. If you would like to use a specific piece of equipment, please let us know in advance by sending an email to [email protected]. Please note that the Makerspace is not childproofed for young children. Parents are responsible for their child's safety. The Makerspace Coordinator and library staff reserve the right to limit or restrict access to the Makerspace and its equipment as deemed appropriate or to protect the safety of our patrons. Item available for use during Open Makerspace sessions include: Laptop computers iPads Hive VR Makey Makeys Arduino Uno Raspberry Pi littleBits Snap Circuits Legos Green Screen Umbrella Lights Projector Singer Sewing Machine Large Ellison Die Cut Machine Silhouette Digital Cutting Machine Assorted craft supplies Google Cardboard units Assorted hand tools Solder-ing irons Follow our Makerspace at http://blog.seesaw.me/wclms

Coding Club Teens Teens SW 5/2 4:00 PM Kids SW 5/6 10:00 AM The Makerspace is open for those looking for opportunities to learn coding. Whether you're exploring Scratch, Python, Javascript, HTML and CSS, or another language, we'll help point you in the right direction. Not sure where to start? We can help. Ages 5+. Children must be comfortable with a com-puter and mouse or have the assistance of a caregiver. Registration re-quired.

Girls Who Code Grades 3-5 SW 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 5:00 PM Girls Who Code offers free after-school programs for 3rd-5th girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. The curriculum is designed for students with a wide range of computer science experience. Ages 8-11. Registration required. All mate-rials provided.

Girls Who Code Grades 6-12 SW 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 6:00 PM Girls Who Code offers free after-school programs for grade 6-12 girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. The curriculum is designed for students with a wide range of computer science experience. Ages 11-18. Registration required. All materials provided.

Friday STEAM: Junk Automata SW 5/3 4:30 PM Automata are moving mechanical devices meant to simulate living things. We'll use simple supplies and our engineering skills to make our own minia-ture birds, fish, and dogs. Ages 10+. Teens, adults, and seniors welcome. Registration required.

Radical Rocketeers NE 5/4, 6/1 10:00 AM Radical Rocketeers meets the first Saturday of every month from 10 am to 12 pm. All ages welcome! Great individual or family activity. The program starts with a short business meeting and then moves into the fun part of rocket building. Basic supplies are provided or you may bring your own. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required, please sign up online or at the branch.

May the Fourth Be With You SW 5/4 10:00 AM Join us for a morning of Star Wars themed maker activities. We'll make light up lightsaber cards, explore Star Wars Virtual Reality and more. Feel free to dress up! Ages 5+. Registration required.

Lego Builders SW 5/7, 5/21 10:00 AM SW 5/8 3:00 PM Open-ended discovery as we build with Legos and more. For the safety of our patrons, children must be over 5 years of age. Parents welcome. Regis-tration required.

Design Lab SW 5/9 4:00 PM The Design Lab is open. Whether you're into 3D printing, digital cutting, cosplay, video creation, woodworking or crafting with cardboard, this is the place to meet and work on your ideas. Our resident maker will be there to lend a hand. Please bring any materials you may need. We suggest that you send an email at least 24 hours in advance to [email protected] if you will need to use Makerspace equipment or tools so that we can ensure we have items available. Ages 5+. Children under 9 must have a caretaker at all times. If using Makerspace equipment you will be asked to sign a safety waiver. Registration is required.

Friday STEAM: Mother's Day Light Up Gifts SW 5/10 4:30 PM Learn how electricity and circuits work by creating light up sculptures and cards for Mother's Day. Get creative with pipe cleaners, LEDs and more to make your own gifts for someone you love. Ages 5+. Children under 8 may need a parent's help.

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S.T.E.A.M and Maker Activities

MAY S.T.E.A.M Activities

Warren County Library

Robotics Programming Club NE 5/11 10:00 AM The Robotics Programming Club is for students in 9th grade through adult. This club is intended for those individuals interested in the fundamentals needed to program robots for autonomous competition using the JAVA com-puter programming language. We will be examining the relationship and interaction between hardware sensors, motors, and the software. Also, we will discuss interruption processing, multitasking, memory management, and signaling as it related to digital sensors used on the **FIRST robots. The lec-tures will consist of the theory, considerations, problem situations and the logical flow required to control robotic devices. Registrants will need to bring their own personal laptop computer.

Maker Mystery Bag Challenges NE 4/29 4:30 PM SW 5/13 10:00 AM & 4:30 PM CDH 5/20 4:30 PM HQ 5/22 4:30 PM We'll celebrate Mystery Month with a fun engineering challenge designed around popular children's books. What challenges will you face? You won't know until you open your bag! Ages 5+. Children 8 and under may need a parent's help.

Little Makers SW 5/14 10:00 AM Join us for a special time just for our preschool and early elementary mak-ers! We'll pull out all the building toys and get creative. Ages 2+. Parents welcome. Registration required.

Craftaholics Teens SW 5/16 4:00 PM Kids SW 5/20 10:00 AM Are you a crafter who's looking for a nice big space to work? We have just the place! Join us in the Makerspace to work on your fiber and fabric arts, scrapbooking, paper arts, painting, jewelry making and more. We have basic supplies available. We suggest you bring materials to work with. If you will need equipment, we suggest that you email [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance to make arrangements. We have items like a sewing machine, several di cutters, hand tools, knitting needles, and crochet hooks, etc. Ages 5+. Children under 9 must have a caregiver. You may be asked to sign a safety waiver. Registration required.

Friday STEAM: Lego Mazes SW 5/17 4:30 PM We'll use everyone's favorite building bricks to create our own Lego mazes and labyrinths. Join us for this fun and creative engineering activity. Ages 5+. Registration required. Parents welcome!

Hobby Electronics SW 5/23 4:00 PM Interested in circuits, microcontrollers, electronics, and robotics? Come to the Makerspace to work on your projects and meet others. Our resident maker will be there to answer questions, point you towards resources and lend a helping hand. The Makerspace has sample materials available for us including an Arduino Uno, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, laptops, soldering irons, breadboard, basic electronics components, etc. You should plan to bring additional materials as needed. If you plan to use the Makerspace equip-ment, we suggest you email [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance. Ages 8+. You may be asked to sign a safety waiver. Registration is required.

Friday STEAM: Rustic American Flag SW 5/24 4:30 PM Learn to use basic tools to create a rustic American flag using twigs, jute, and paint. Make your own Memorial Day decoration out of natural materials. Ages 10+ Teens, adults and seniors welcome. Please note you may be asked to sign a safety waiver.

Adults-Only Makerspace SW 5/28 10:00 AM Come to the Makerspace for some adults-only time to learn new skills or work on your own projects. Great for retirees or grandparents looking to learn something new! May theme: 3D Printing. Learn how a 3D printer works, explore computer-aided design and try your hand at 3D Printing. Registration required.

Animation Station SW 5/30 4:00 PM Explore stop motion, green screening and more using the Makerspace equipment. Develop and make your own creations. Please note this is not a formal class or workshop but provides the opportunity for independent ex-ploration. Not sure where to start? We can help. Ages 5+. Children must be comfortable with a computer/tablet or have the assistance of a caregiver. Registration required.

Carve Your Own Wizard's Wand CDH 5/30 4:30 PM Yer a wizard, Harry! And while there's no Ollivanders in NJ, you can carve your own wand at this very hands-on workshop. You'll select your wood type and then use tools to carve a unique wand. For ages 11 through 112. Please register.

Friday STEAM: Moana Build a Boat Challenge SW 5/31 4:30 PM Build your own Moana-inspired boat and see if it's sea-worthy. Lots of fun with engineering, tinkering, and science. Ages 5+. Children under 8 may need a parent.

Headquarters Branch (HQ) Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch (CDH) Northeast Branch (NE) Southwest Branch (SW)

2 Shotwell Drive, Belvidere 908-475-6322

4 Lambert Road, Blairstown 908-362-8335

40 Route 46 West, Hackettstown 908-813-3858

404 Route 519, Stewartsville 908-689-7922


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Please note that a Warren County Library card may be required for registration. Check the calendar for details. If you have ideas for programs, would like to volunteer, or have tools to donate, contact Sandra at: [email protected].

Northeast Branch—Independence Township Page 5

Crafty Ladies

5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 1:30 PM

If you like to knit or crochet, or would like to

learn, join our crafty ladies!

Mail Fraud Presentation

5/3 10:00 AM

Greg Botti from the United States Postal

Service will provide valuable information

about mail fraud, scams, and how to protect

yourself. Registration is required, please sign

up online or at the branch.

Mahjongg

5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3 10:00 AM

Join a great group of people and play Mah-

jongg. Games from beginner to advanced.

Beginners welcome!

Friends Meeting

5/6, 6/3 7:00 PM

Become an advocate for your library by join-

ing a group of volunteers who meet once a

month to discuss fund-raising and program-

ming for the library. Bring your ideas!

Learn to Control Your Diabetes

5/7, 5/14, 5/21 10:00 AM

Are you a person with Medicare living with

diabetes or know someone who is? Take

control of your health through a free and fun

six-week workshop series. Meet others going

through similar experiences and learn about

diabetes and its risks, preventing complica-

tions, healthy eating, exercise, medication

management, dealing with stress and depres-

sion, and much more. Graduates from this

program have lost weight, improved eating

habits, started walking, and reduced blood

sugar levels. Complimentary literature and

resources will be provided. Registration re-

quired, please sign up online or at the branch.

Quilting Snails

5/7 5:30 PM

The Quilting Snails is a club dedicated to

machine quilting. Beginners, intermediate,

and experienced are all welcome! Please

bring your own machine to the meeting. This

club will be meeting monthly. Registration

required, please sign up online or at the

branch.

New Release Movie Matinee: Aquaman

5/10 10:00 AM

Discover the origin story of the half-human,

half-Atlantean Arthur Curry as it takes him

on the journey of his lifetime; one that will

not only force him to face who he really is,

but to discover if he is worthy of who he was

born to be...a king. Starring: Jason Momoa,

Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman & Willem

Dafoe Rated: PG-13 Running Time: 143

minutes

Paint-A-Scape

5/13 6:00 PM

For 18+. Join artist Marjorie Haley for anoth-

er Paint-A-Scape. More information to be

announced. This is a ticketed event. All ma-

terials are included in the price of the ticket.

Tickets are $35.00.

Memory Screening

5/14 9:00 AM







ing skills. Each screening is approximately

10 minutes long; please come to the circula-

tion desk 15 min. prior to your appointment

to sign in. Registration is required. Please

register online or at the branch.

Bookworms

5/15 1:30 PM

Join our monthly book club. We will be read-

ing The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benja-

min.

Book Friends

5/15 6:30 PM

Come and enjoy a lively cafe style book club

for discussion and light refreshments. We

will be reading Little Fires Everywhere by

Celeste Ng.

The Secret of 10 & 10 Organizing

5/18 1:30 PM

Got clutter? If you have too much stuff and

not enough time to go through it all, this is

the class for you! Enjoy a few laughs while

making a plan, finding the time, getting moti-

vated. Make it happen without getting over-

whelmed using the secret of 10 & 10 Organ-

izing. Stop saying someday; get organized

today! Registration required, please sign up

online or at the branch.

Dementia: what it is & what it's not

5/20 3:00 PM

Dementia is probably one of the most recog-

nized and most confusing terms describing

memory loss. Dementia is also among one of

the most important terms to have a good

understanding of because not all causes of

dementia are irreversible. This program will

discuss the definition of dementia, causes,

both reversible and irreversible and the im-

portance of an accurate diagnosis. This pro-

gram will also go over what is "normal" and

when we have cause for concern as well as

what we can do to promote healthy aging.

Registration required, please sign up online

or at the branch.

Adult Craft

5/21 12:30 PM

For 18+. Join Miss Jody in making a seasonal

craft, all materials provided. Registration is

required, please register online or at the

branch.

Ancestry Workshop for Beginners

5/22 6:30 PM

Library staff will teach you how to start your

genealogy research project with the Ancestry

Library database. Registration is required,

please sign up online or at the branch.


Detective Pikachu Escape Room

5/1 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM

For all ages. Get ready for the new Detective

Pikachu movie by participating in an escape

room! Participants must solve a variety of

Pokémon themed puzzles in order to solve

the case and escape the room. Registration is


branch.

Star Wars Make & Take Crafts

5/4 10:30 AM

May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate eve-

rything Star Wars by stopping into the branch

anytime on Saturday to put together some

simple crafts. No registration required.

Tabletop RPG Game

5/4, 5/11 12:30 PM

For ages 13-18+. Adventurers wanted! Join

us every other Saturday. Learn to play a tab-

letop game with no experience/preparation

needed. Registration is required, please sign

up online or at the branch.

Origami Club

5/8 6:30 PM

Join Cylvia Ultz and learn origami! All ages

are welcome to join this creative club. Young

children must be accompanied by an adult.


or at the branch.

Robotics Programming Club

5/11 10:00 AM

The Robotics Programming Club is for stu-

dents in 9th grade through adult. This club is

intended for those individuals interested in

the fundamentals needed to program robots

for autonomous competition using the JAVA

computer programming language. We will be

examining the relationship and interaction

between hardware sensors, motors, and the

software. Also, we will discuss interruption

processing, multitasking, memory manage-

ment, and signaling as it related to digital

sensors used on the **FIRST robots. The

lectures will consist of the theory, considera-

tions, problem situations and the logical flow

required to control robotic devices. Regis-

trants will need to bring their own personal

laptop computer.

Star Wars Bleached T-Shirts

5/29 6:30 PM

For ages 8+. Adults welcome! May the

Fourth be with you! Use bleach and stencils

to design your own Star Wars T-shirt. Please

bring your own black T-shirt. Registration is


branch.

Radical Rocketeers

5/4, 6/1 10:00 AM

Radical Rocketeers meets the first Saturday

of every month from 10 am to 12 pm. All

ages welcome! Great individual or family

activity. The program starts with a short

business meeting and then moves into the

fun part of rocket building. Basic supplies

are provided or you may bring your own.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.


or at the branch.

Maker Monday

4/29, 6/3 4:30 PM

See Maker Space Insert Page for more infor-

mation.

DIY Lightsaber

5/17 4:30 PM

For ages 5-10. Design your own lightsaber

by using a pool noodle and duct tape!

Younger children may require assistance

from their parents. Registration is required,

please sign up online or at the branch.

Preschoolers

Sensory Storytime

5/1 10:30 AM

Join Miss. Lindsay and Mr. Adam for this

fun sensory storytime once a month. Topic

will be announced soon! Please register

online or at the branch.

Little Explorer Story Time

5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 10:30 AM

Bring your child to the library for a fun sto-

rytime with Miss. Lindsay and Karen H! We

will explore different stories and make a

themed craft each week.

Northeast Branch—Independence Township (continued) Page 6

The Friends of the Northeast Branch are looking for vendors for an indoor flea market/

garage/craft sale to be held on Saturday, September 21st at The Independence Fire

House in Great Meadows.

Fee is $25.00 for a table, or two tables for $40.00. For more information, please

contact Kathi Waldstein at: 908-269-5287 or [email protected].

Southwest Branch — Greenwich Township

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Balance

(Ages 60+)

5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 9:00 AM

Do you want to feel better, move better, and

improve your balance? In partnering with

the Division of Aging and Disability Ser-

vices in Warren County and Stan Cohen,

certified trainer, we are offering Tai Chi for

Arthritis and Balance. Why Tai Chi? Tai Chi

will bring you the benefits of balance, im-

proved overall mobility, stress reduction, and

improved sleep. It is a gentle way to exercise

and to maintain your health. This class se-

ries will run January 3 till June 20th, on

Thursdays from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Open

to Warren County residents, ages 60+. Please

bring proof of age and address (such as a

driver's license). Come give it a try and join

in the movement! Registration required.

Ancestry Workshop for Beginners

5/6, 5/13 10:00 AM

5/7, 5/14 6:00 PM

Join us for this introductory program to Ge-

nealogy at the Warren County Library South-

west Branch using Ancestry Library Edition.

We will walk you through how to use the

Ancestry database and help guide you along

the way. At the conclusion of this class, you

should be able to utilize Ancestry Library

Edition independently with ease. It is recom-

mended that when you attend this program,

please come with the full name, and birth

year of at least one relative you would like to

research.

Memory Screening

5/7 9:00 AM







ing skills. Appointments are required. Con-

tact the Southwest Branch to register. Each

screening is approximately 10 minutes long;

please come to the circulation desk 15 min.

prior to your appointment to sign in.

Creatively Concise Short Story Club

5/8, 5/22 7:00 PM

Join us as we delve into the work of art that

is the diminutive cousin of the novel - the

short story. We'll explore stories by Tessa

Hadley, Alice Munro, Stephen King and

Amy Tan to name a few. Short stories are

available on the events board at the South-

west Branch.

Friday Feature Film -Murder on

the Orient Express

5/10 10:00 AM

Join us for the 2017 remake of the Agatha

Christie classic Murder on the Orient Ex-

press. What starts out as a lavish train ride

through Europe quickly unfolds into one of

the most stylish, suspenseful and thrilling

mysteries ever told. From the novel by best-

selling author Agatha Christie, tells the tale

of thirteen strangers stranded on a train,

where everyone is a suspect. One man must

race against time to solve the puzzle before

the murderer strikes again.

Author Spotlight: Maryann McFadden

author of The Cemetery Keeper's Wife

5/11 1:00 PM

Join us in hosting Maryann McFadden, au-

thor of The Cemetery Keeper's Wife for an

Author Spotlight program at the Southwest

Branch. The Cemetery Keeper's Wife is

inspired by the 1886 Tillie Smith murder in

Hackettstown, NJ. Maryann will talk about

herself, her popular book and maybe more to

come. The Cemetery Keeper's Wife tells the

story of two brave and complicated women,

one real and one fictional, and an unlikely

bond that transcends more than a century.

What happens when the line between the

past and the present begins to blur…

Southwest Branch — Greenwich Township (continued) Page 7

Dementia: What It Is and What It Is Not

5/13 1:00 PM

This program will discuss the definition of

dementia, causes both reversible and irre-

versible, and the importance of an accurate

diagnosis. This program will also go over

what is "normal" and when we have cause

for concern, as well as what we can do to

promote healthy aging.

Monday Movie Night -Murder on

the Orient Express

5/13 6:00 PM

Join us for the 2017 remake of the Agatha

Christie classic Murder on the Orient Ex-

press. What starts out as a lavish train ride

through Europe quickly unfolds into one of

the most stylish, suspenseful and thrilling

mysteries ever told. From the novel by

best-selling author Agatha Christie, tells the

tale of thirteen strangers stranded on a train,

where everyone is a suspect. One man must

race against time to solve the puzzle before

the murderer strikes again.

Lunch & Learn- Making Youth Agencies

Partners in Youth Suicide Prevention

5/14 11:30 AM

Lunch and Learn Making Youth Agencies

Partners in Youth Suicide Prevention Pre-

sented by: Society for the Prevention of

Teen Suicide Family Support Organization

of Hunterdon, Warren and Somerset Coun-

ties **To register for this presentation,

please email [email protected] by May

7th.**This presentation focuses on the criti-

cal but limited role agencies have in the

suicide prevention process with emphasis

on the following: Empowering youth agen-

cy staff and volunteers through education

and awareness, Understanding warning

signs & risk factors for teen suicide, Re-

viewing strategies for dealing with at-risk

youth and communicating concern with

their parents, Local resources, Policy and

protocol. A light lunch will be provided

during the presentation. **To register for

this presentation, please email

[email protected] by May 7th. ** Society

for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (732)

410-7900 www.sptsusa.orgfacebook.com/sptsusa

Evening Readers

5/15 7:00 PM

This month the book club is excited to re-

view Some Kind of Hero by Suzanne

Brockman. The Evening Readers meet

every 3rd Wednesday of the month. If you

are interested in joining, please email lake-

[email protected]

Tech Session

5/23 5:00 PM

Looking for some computer help? Join us

for individual one-on-one tech help on de-

vices, basic computer skills, navigating the

internet, simply putting a book on hold or

looking up materials.

The Page Turners

5/21 1:30 PM

This month the book club is excited to re-

view I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai.

The Page Turners meet every 3rd Tuesday

of the month. If you are interested in join-

ing, please email [email protected]

Adults Only Makerspace

5/28 10:00 AM

Come to the Makerspace for some adults-

only time to learn new skills or work on

your own projects. Great for retirees or

grandparents looking to learn something

new! May theme: 3D Printing. Learn how a

3D printer works, explore computer-aided

design and try your hand at 3D Printing.

Registration required.


One World, Many Stories -

Multigenerational Storytime

5/1 10:00 AM

Join us for this spin on storytime and a craft

in our Meeting Room. We welcome seniors

from the community, grandmothers, grand-

fathers, aunts, uncles, parent and children of

all ages as we celebrate the 100th Anniver-

sary of Children's Book Week. We will

read some award winners and explore the

theme "One World, Many Stories". Regis-

tration required.

Chess Club

5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 5:00 PM

Learn the game of chess, challenge and

teach your peers. Ages 6 & up, registration

required.

Makerspace Office Hours

5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 1:00 PM

5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 7:00 PM

5/6, 5/13, 5/20 11:00 AM

The Makerspace @ Southwest is open!

What will you create? This time is intended

for independent work, experimentation and

asking questions. Please note, no formal

classes or programs are offered in the Mak-

erspace at this time. If you would like to use

a specific piece of equipment, please let us

know in advance by sending an email to

[email protected]. Please note that

the Makerspace is not childproofed for

young children. Parents are responsible for

their child's safety. The Makerspace Coor-

dinator and library staff reserve the right to

limit or restrict access to the Makerspace

and its equipment as deemed appropriate or

to protect the safety of our patrons. Item

available for use during Open Makerspace

sessions include: Laptop computers iPads

Hive VR Makey Makeys littleBits Snap

Circuits Legos Green Screen Umbrella

Lights Projector Singer Sewing Machine

Large Ellison Die Cut Machine Silhouette

Digital Cutting Machine Assorted craft

supplies Google Cardboard units Follow

our Makerspace at

http://blog.seesaw.me/wclms

Friday Matinee- Lilo & Stitch

5/17 10:00 AM

Join us for a matinee showing of Disney's

Lilo & Stitch. A fugitive creature from

outer space escapes to Earth and ends up in

Hawaii where he meets Lilo, a lonely but

rambunctious orphan who takes him as a

pet.

Girls Who Code—Grades 6-12

5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 6:00 PM

Girls Who Code offers free after-school

programs for grade 6-12 girls to join our

sisterhood of supportive peers and role

models using computer science to change

the world. The curriculum is designed for

students with a wide range of computer

science experience. Ages 11-18. Registra-

tion required. All materials provided.

Coding Club

5/2 4:00 PM

5/6 10:00 AM

The Makerspace is open for those looking

for opportunities to learn coding. Whether

you're exploring Scratch, Python, Javas-

cript, HTML and CSS, or another language,

we'll help point you in the right direction.

Not sure where to start? We can help. Ages

5+. Children must be comfortable with a

computer and mouse or have the assistance

of a caregiver. Registration required.

Friday STEAM: Junk Automata

5/3 4:30 PM

Automata are moving mechanical devices

meant to simulate living things. We'll use

simple supplies and our engineering skills

to make our own miniature birds, fish, and

dogs. Ages 10+. Teens, adults, and seniors

welcome. Registration required.

Design Lab

5/9 4:00 PM

The Design Lab is open. Whether you're

into 3D printing, digital cutting, cosplay,

video creation, woodworking or crafting

with cardboard, this is the place to meet and

work on your ideas. Our resident maker will

be there to lend a hand. Please bring any

materials you may need. We suggest that

you send an email at least 24 hours in ad-

vance to [email protected] if you will

need to use Makerspace equipment or tools so

that we can ensure we have items available.

Ages 5+. Children under 9 must have a care-

taker at all times. If using Makerspace equip-

ment you will be asked to sign a safety waiver.

Registration is required.

DIY Mini Spa Basket

5/10 4:00 PM

Make your own gentle bath soak and sugar

scrub. Keep one for yourself and make an

extra one for mom (Mother's Day is the 12th!).

Ages 12-18. Please register.

Craftaholics

5/16 4:00 PM

Are you a crafter who's looking for a nice big

space to work? We have just the place! Join us

in the Makerspace to work on your fiber and

fabric arts, scrapbooking, paper arts, painting,

jewelry making and more. We have basic

supplies available. We suggest you bring ma-

terials to work with. If you will need equip-

ment, we suggest that you email srob-

[email protected] at least 24 hours in ad-

vance to make arrangements. We have items

like a sewing machine, several di cutters, hand

tools, knitting needles, and crochet hooks, etc.


giver. You may be asked to sign a safety waiv-

er. Registration required.

Hobby Electronics

5/23 4:00 PM

Interested in circuits, microcontrollers, elec-

tronics, and robotics? Come to the Mak-

erspace to work on your projects and meet

others. Our resident maker will be there to

answer questions, point you towards resources

and lend a helping hand. The Makerspace has

sample materials available for us including an

Arduino Uno, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, lap-

tops, soldering irons, breadboard, basic elec-

tronics components, etc. You should plan to

bring additional materials as needed. If you

plan to use the Makerspace equipment, we

suggest you email [email protected] at

least 24 hours in advance. Ages 8+. You may

be asked to sign a safety waiver. Registration

is required.

Friday STEAM: Rustic American Flag

5/24 4:30 PM

Learn to use basic tools to create a rustic

American flag using twigs, jute, and paint.

Make your own Memorial Day decoration out

of natural materials. Ages 10+ Teens, adults

and seniors welcome. Please note you may be

asked to sign a safety waiver.

Animation Station

5/30 4:00 PM

Explore stop motion, green screening and

more using the Makerspace equipment. Devel-

op and make your own creations. Please note

this is not a formal class or workshop but pro-

vides the opportunity for independent explora-

tion. Not sure where to start? We can help.

Ages 5+. Children must be comfortable with a

computer/tablet or have the assistance of a

caregiver. Registration required.

Sign Language Storytime

5/1 4:30 PM

Come and learn your animal names and colors

as Allison Didden (Teacher of the Deaf) signs

Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See?

during this special storytime. This event is for

the hearing and the hearing impaired children

and adults. Registration is required.

Girls Who Code - Grades 3-5

5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 5:00 PM

Girls Who Code offers free after-school pro-

grams for 3rd-5th girls to join our sisterhood

of supportive peers and role models using

computer science to change the world. The

curriculum is designed for students with a

wide range of computer science experience.

Ages 8-11. Registration required. All materi-

als provided.

May the Fourth Be With You

5/4 10:00 AM

Join us for a morning of Star Wars themed

maker activities. We'll make light up lightsa-

ber cards, explore Star Wars Virtual Reality

and more. Feel free to dress up! Ages 5+.

Registration required.

Mommy & Me -Fingerprint Pendants

5/4 1:00 PM

Celebrate Mother's Day with your little one

and make a fingerprint pendant keepsake and

fingerprint cards. Open to children and adults

ages 5+. Space is limited, Registration is re-

quired for each participant.

Lego Builders

5/7, 5/21 10:00 AM

Open-ended discovery as we build with Legos

and more. For the safety of our patrons, chil-

dren must be over 5 years of age. Parents wel-

come. Registration required.

Lego Builders

5/8 3:00 PM

Open-ended discovery as we build with Legos

and more. Designed for homeschoolers 5+ and

their parents. Registration required. Older

students can use Tinkercad to use computer-

aided design to make Lego creations or work

on more complex mechanized lego projects.

Please email [email protected] at least

24 hours in advance if you are interested, so

that the proper materials can be prepared.

Friday Steam: Mother's Day Light Up Gifts

5/10 4:30 PM

Learn how electricity and circuits work by

creating light up sculptures and cards for

Mother's Day. Get creative with pipe cleaners,

LEDs and more to make your own gifts for

someone you love. Ages 5+. Children under 8

may need a parent's help.

Maker Monday: Mystery Bag Challenges

5/13 10:00 AM

We'll celebrate Mystery Month with a fun

engineering challenge designed around popu-

lar children's books. What challenges will you

face? You won't know until you open your

bag! Ages 5+. Children 8 and under may need

a parent's help.

Maker Monday: Mystery Bag Challenges

5/13 4:30 PM

We'll celebrate Mystery Month with a fun

engineering challenge designed around popu-

lar children's books. What challenges will you

face? You won't know until you open your

bag! Ages 5+. Children 8 and under may need

a parent's help.

Read to a Therapy Pup

5/14, 5/17, 5/28 4:00 PM

Choose a book from our collection and read to

Certified Therapy Pup, Sweet Caroline or

Ollie for 5-10 minutes. Registration required.

Friday STEAM: Lego Mazes

5/17 4:30 PM

We'll use everyone's favorite building bricks

to create our own Lego mazes and labyrinths.

Join us for this fun and creative engineering

activity. Ages 5+. Registration required. Par-

ents welcome!

Craftaholics

5/20 10:00 AM

Are you a crafter who's looking for a nice big

space to work? We have just the place! Join us

in the Makerspace to work on your fiber and

fabric arts, scrapbooking, paper arts, painting,

jewelry making and more. We have basic

supplies available. We suggest you bring ma-

terials to work with. If you will need equip-

ment, we suggest that you email srob-

[email protected] at least 24 hours in ad-

vance to make arrangements. We have items

like a sewing machine, several di cutters, hand

tools, knitting needles, and crochet hooks, etc.


giver. You may be asked to sign a safety waiv-

er. Registration required.

Friday STEAM: Moana Build a Boat Chal-

lenge

5/31 4:30 PM

Build your own Moana-inspired boat and see

if it's sea-worthy. Lots of fun with engineer-

ing, tinkering, and science. Ages 5+. Children

under 8 may need a parent.

Drawing with Daddy

6/1 10:00 AM

Create with Daddy something beautiful to-

gether. Ages 5+. Space is limited, registration

is required. Each participant must register.

Southwest Branch — Greenwich Township Continued Page 8

Winter is here….

The final season of “Game of Thrones” is airing, and while we wait to discover the conclusion of

the series, many of us dread the void that will be left.

While we can re-read the books and binge-watch the series again, wait for George R. R. Martin to finish the last book, and dream about the HBO prequel GOT series that is going to start production

in 2019, I recommend discovering a new series of books to take you on a new adventure.

George R.R. Martin claims the British History of the Wars of the Roses was in inspiration for GOT. Philippa Gregory’s The Cousin’s War Series is based on the power struggle between the York and Lancaster families for the crown of England and was developed into

a mini-series (The White Queen) for STARZ.

Nnedi Okorafor’s series “Who fears death” features a magical woman who reshapes post-apocalyptic Africa. It has been announced

that the books have been optioned for an HBO TV series with George R.R. Martin as executive producer.

“Red Rising” by Pierce Brown is a Sci-fi fantasy that takes place on Mars. The world which is

based on a caste system is as ruthless as Westeros.

Brandon Sanderson creates a world filled with magic and political intrigue. Try his “Mistborn” or “Way of Kings” series. Sanderson is a prolific writer, so you won’t have to wait long for

any future books in his series.

Oldies but goodies:

“Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R Tolkien

“The Sword of Shannara” by Terry Brooks

“Earthsea” by Ursula K. Le Guin

“The Eye of the World” by Robert Jordan

Do you have any other series or books to recommend to “Game of Thrones” fans?

Tell us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8PCJD3T

Preschoolers

Pre-School Storytime

5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 1:00 PM

Join us for storytime and a craft in our Meet-

ing Room. For ages 3-5 years. Younger sib-

lings are welcome to attend. Registration

required.

Pajama Storytime Presented by

NORWESCAP

5/6 6:00 PM

Join NORWESCAP Child & Family Re-

source Services as they host a PJ storytime at

the library. Wear your PJs and bring a

stuffed friend. There will be crafts and cook-

ies too! Perfect for pre-school children and

early elementary grades. Siblings welcome.

Pre-School Storytime

5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 10:00 AM

Join us for storytime and a craft in our Meet-

ing Room. For ages 3-5 years. Younger sib-

lings are welcome to attend. Registration

required.

Little Makers

5/14 10:00 AM

Join us for a special time just for our pre-

school and early elementary makers! We'll

pull out all the building toys and get creative.

Ages 2+. Parents welcome. Registration re-

quired.

Tiny Tots Tuesday

5/14, 5/21, 5/28 10:00 AM

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Ages

0-2. Registration required

Yoga Storytime

5/20 10:00 AM

Strike a pose - a yoga pose, that is! Join us

for a special story time with local author and

registered yoga instructor April Fee. She'll

take the children through a story time adven-

ture to include various yoga poses, possibly

accompanied by animal noises and giggles.

For ages 2 & up. Registration required.

Southwest Branch—Greenwich Township (continued) Page 9

Serving

Allamuchy

Belvidere

Blairstown

Franklin

Frelinghuysen

Greenwich

Hardwick

Harmony

Hope

Independence

Knowlton

Liberty

Lopatcong

Mansfield

Oxford

Pohatcong

Washington

White


Administration Offices

2 Shotwell Drive

Belvidere, NJ

07823

Phone: 908-475-6322

Maureen Baker Wilkinson Director

Meeting of the Warren County Library Commission

May 23, 2019 at 5:30 pm

Conference Room Catherine Dickson Hofman

Branch

4 Lambert Road Blairstown, NJ 07825

JOB SEEKING ASSISTANCE AT THE BRANCHES Page 10

All Job Seeking Assistance programs are

facilitated by

NJ Career Connections Library Staff.

Headquarters Branch

Q & A Session for Job Seekers

5/1 2:00 PM

Join other job seekers for this informal, question-and-answer session for job

seekers. Bring your questions about the

job search and get some answers. Facili-tated by NJ Career Connections library

staff. Please register.

Book Club for Job Seekers

5/6 5:00 PM

At each meeting, we'll focus on a chap-ter of the book, What Color is Your

Parachute?, A Practical Manual for Job-

Hunters and Career-Changers (2019 Edition) by Richard N. Bolles and dis-

cuss how to incorporate his ideas into

our job search. Please read the chapter prior to the meeting, so you can join in

the conversation and discussion. Please

register. 5/6/19 Chapter 2: There Are Over Ten Million Vacancies Available

Each Month.

Journaling for Job Seekers

5/13 5:00 PM

Journaling can add so much to your job

search strategy, including: integrate new ideas & perspectives, brainstorm, in-

crease self-awareness & self-

confidence, uncover hidden blocks & release stress, fears, & tension. Join

other job seekers and use this hour-long

session to do some journaling in a sup-portive, relaxed space. Bring a journal

book, notebook, laptop computer, or

device to journal in. Please register.

Resume Review Session

5/20 6:00 PM

Bring 2 paper copies of your resume for a review. NJ Career Connections Li-

brary staff will review your resume and

share ways to enhance it. Please register

for this one-on-one session.

Job Seekers Networking & Support

Group

5/24 10:00 AM

Today's job market is not easy to navi-

gate. Join us for an informal job seekers

networking/support group where you can share your job search experiences

and learn how to improve your job

seeking skills. Get motivated and in-spired. Support and encourage one

another, share tips, resources and job

leads. Get savvy about job hunting.

Please register.

CDH Branch

Job Seeking Assistance Session

5/9 1:00 PM

Need help searching for a job? Filling

out an online job application? Writing a

resume or cover letter? Not sure where to start with your job search plan? Are

you looking to present better on your

next job interview? We can help you with your specific job search challeng-

es. Please register for this one-on-one

session.


5/15 2:00 PM

Bring 2 paper copies of your resume for

a review. NJ Career Connections Li-

brary staff will review your resume with you and share ways to enhance it.

Please register for this one-on-one ses-

sion.

Q & A Session for Job Seekers

5/29 1:00 PM

Join other job seekers for this informal, question-and-answer session for job

seekers. Bring your questions about the

job search and get some answers. Facili-tated by NJ Career Connections library

staff. Please register.

Northeast Branch

Toastmasters Meeting for Job

Seekers

5/2 7:00 PM

Members of the Warren County Toast-

masters invite job seekers to this meet-ing. Learn techniques to polish your

image and improve your verbal presen-

tation. Great to use during networking and on job interviews. Find out how

joining Warren County Toastmasters

can enhance your job search. Toastmas-ters International is a world leader in

communication and leadership develop-

ment. Please register.

Job Seekers Networking & Support

Group

5/17 3:00 PM

Today's job market is not easy to navi-gate. Join us for an informal job seekers

networking/support group where you

can share your job search experiences and learn how to improve your job

seeking skills. Get motivated and in-

spired. Support and encourage one another, share tips, resources and job

leads. Please register.


5/22 3:00 PM


a review. NJ Career Connections Li-brary staff will review your resume and



Southwest Branch

Develop Your Elevator Pitch: Work-

shop for Job Seekers

5/8 1:00 PM

An elevator pitch is a quick introduction

of yourself professionally to someone you don't know. Great to use while

you're networking and looking for a job.

Join us at this interactive, hands-on workshop & create your elevator pitch.

You'll use a six-step template to help

you develop your elevator pitch, which you can use during your job search.

Please register.

Job Seeking Assistance Session

5/14 1:00 PM

5/23 2:00 PM

Need help searching for a job? Filling out an online job application? Writing a

resume or cover letter? Not sure where

to start with your job search plan? Are you looking to present better on your

next job interview? We can help you

with your specific job search challeng-es. Please register for this one-on-one

session.


5/30 2:00 PM


a review. NJ Career Connections Li-brary staff will review your resume and



Jersey Job Club Online Workshops for Job Seekers:

Webinar: Volunteering: A Doorway to Employment 5/7 11:00 AM

Join us for this webinar Power Point presentation and learn how volunteering can get you a job. Find out about the benefits of

volunteering. A great opportunity to learn new skills, network, and meet new people, all which is crucial to your job search.

Please register at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/206994457079478786

Webinar: Master the Art of Networking: The Basics 5/28 2:00 PM

Networking is a great tool to cultivate productive relationships to look for a job and find employment. With about 70 percent of jobs being obtained through networking, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you simply cannot dismiss networking if

you're looking for a job. Please register at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/8677040500275147265

Call Nancy with questions. (908) 475-6322

ON-LINE JOB SEEKING ASSISTANCE

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