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The Free Public Library of

Monroe Township

713 Marsha Ave

Williamstown, NJ 08094

(856) 629-1212

Circulation Desk

Ext. 210 or 211

Reference Desk

Ext. 206

Teen and Youth Services

Ext. 209

Administration

Ext. 203

info@monroetpl.org

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In This Issue

Welcome Back!

Adult Programming

Teen & Tween

Programming

Children’s

Programming

The Monroe Library Welcomes You!

We Have Missed You! Over the last year and a half, Library Lines has taken a bit of a hiatus due to the pandemic and loss of programming in efforts to respect the social-distancing guidelines. We closed our doors to the public on March 16th, 2020, with little knowledge to what the future of the library would hold. All New Jersey Libraries had to stop their programs and other services temporarily. Upon returning, some libraries did not make out as well as others: The pandemic has been devastating to so many people, their families and community— but the Monroe Township Library is proud of all we accomplished since we reopened for curbside pickup in June of 2020 and since reopening our doors to the public on July 6th, 2020. During this time, the Monroe Township Library has made it a goal to do everything we could for our community in these trying times.

So, in case you missed it: we had a “Stay Parade” for Halloween and Easter, Santa came to visit (Santa!!!), children, tween and teen gift bags were offered throughout the months of October 2020 through August 2021, outdoor Paint Dates and Story Time commenced and we kick-started the Summer Reading program (with prizes!). It has been our goal to serve our community as best as we could while respecting the health and safety of the community. It has been a long ride, but programming is FINALLY back! We have missed you, and we are glad to be back.

The Free Public Library of Monroe Township Newsletter October 2021

The Free Public Library of Monroe Township

713 Marsha Ave

Williamstown, NJ 08094

Library Hours

Monday-Thursday 11AM-9PM

Friday & Saturday 10AM-3PM

CLOSED SUNDAY

Library Closings

Monday, October 11th

Netflix Film Discussion Club: Thursday, 10/7, 7pm We will be discussing SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK. Sign up through our website or call 856-629-1212,

ext. 206. Attend in person or connect via Zoom.

Personal Meeting ID: 735 723 6562

Invitation Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81386227854

Silver Lining Playbook (2012) is an Academy Award winning film about Pat Solatano, a man who has lost his house, his job, and his wife, and has just spent 8 months in a state institution. When Pat meets

Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. As their relationship plays out, an unexpected bond forms between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives. Starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Robert De Niro.

Inkwell Writers Group: Wednesday, 10/13, 6:30-8:30pm An adult creative writing group looking for fun, creative, artistic writers who find it hard to stay motivated to write. Join us as we encourage each other in maintaining a writing schedule with the goal of using writing as a tool of empowerment, healing & personal discovery. Critique sessions, writing prompts, artistic encouragement. For writers of any genre. To register, contact the group facilitator Jerome Jackson at 609-372-8908. Craft for Adults: Rock Monsters: Thursday, 10/14, 1:30pm With Halloween coming up, what could be a better home or garden decoration than some adorable monsters made from painted rocks? Adults of all ages are invited to make one or two. All you need to bring is your imagination. Signups are required before October 12th, so please visit www.monroetpl.org and sign up online at our events calendar, or call 856-629-1212 x206.

Hunt a Killer: Murder Mystery Game: Thursday, 10/14, 6-8pm

Calling all true crime fans! Join us for an episodic murder mystery game in six parts. Each month we'll receive new evidence, clues, and puzzles that will take us closer to solving the murder. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to attend every meeting. Registration is required. Sign up online or call 856-629-1212 ext. 206. Bingo for Adults: Saturday, 10/16, 11:30am Bingo is back! Adults of all ages are invited to play a few games. You could win books to take home or other great prizes. Please sign up online at our events calendar on our website www.monroetpl.org or call 856-629-1212 x206.

Hunt a Killer: Murder Mystery Game: Thursday, 10/14, 6-8pm

Adult Programming Needle Arts Group: Wednesday, 10/6 & 10/20, 6:30-8:30pm Do you like to knit or crochet? Like to do embroidery, needlepoint, beading, quilting, or other needlework? Bring a current project to work on in a fun, informal atmosphere. All levels of experience are welcome. This is not a class, however sharing of tips and experience is encouraged. Registration not required.

IT'S ALIIIIIIIVE!!!

In honor of

Halloween and the

90th anniversary of

the original

Frankenstein movie,

we present several

Frankenstein movies

that range from spine

-tingling to side-

splitting. Bring your

lunch (bottled water

provided). No

signups required.

Frankenstein Boris Karloff 1931

Lunch and a Movie Frankenstein (1931): Monday, 10/4, 12pm We kick off with the one that started it all...and cemented the Frankenstein Monster as a horror icon. Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) is determined to crack open the mysteries of the universe and create life from lifeless-ness—but when he animates his creature (Boris Karloff), events spiral be-yond his control and innocent lives, including his fiancée’s, are endan-gered. Can he atone for his wrongs and bring his own creation (who is more pitiable than evil) under control? Curse of Frankenstein (1957): Monday, 10/12, 12pm Hammer Studios’ take on the Frankenstein story is unique in that it pre-sents Victor Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) as actively evil rather than just misguided and arrogant. Victor is willing to kill in order to provide his crea-ture (Christopher Lee) with the brain it needs, and to use the creature’s murderous instincts to rid him of his adulterous lover who is carrying his child. The creature becomes ever more psychotic and threatening, but the question remains: which is the real monster? Young Frankenstein (1974): Monday, 10/18, 12pm We finish out the month with Mel Brooks’ classic comedy—both a hilarious parody and a loving tribute to the Universal Frankenstein movies. Freder-ick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder), grandson of Victor, has always wanted to distance himself from his grandfather’s legacy...but when he inherits the family castle in Transylvania, he becomes fascinated with Victor’s journal and resolves to get it right this time. With the help of hunchbacked Igor (pronounced Eye-gor), beautiful assistant Inga (pronounced Inga) and sin-ister housekeeper Frau Blucher (neigh!!!), he brings a new monster (Peter Boyle) to life. Will history repeat itself? Will Frederick overcome his grand-father’s mistakes? Will the creature master tap-dancing?

Friends of

the Library

Meeting

Monday, 10/4,

3pm

The Friends of the

Monroe Township Library

will be holding a meeting

to discuss the outcomes

of the Book Sale in

September.

Want to volunteer your

time and ideas to the

Friends? The Friends of

the Monroe Township

Library invite you to

become an active

volunteer. The Friends

raise money through

fundraising to offer

financial support for

various library programs.

The Friends also promote

awareness of the Library

and the services offered

to the community. Please

join the Friends in this

effort and enjoy the good

feeling that comes with

helping the library to

continue to enrich the

lives of all residents in

our community.

The Friends will need volunteers to help run the book sale and other fundraising opportunities. If you are interested in joining, please visit our website and fill out the Friends form and/or attend the next meeting. Hope to see you soon!

The Addams Family (2019)

Adult Programming Cont’d... Bookworms Book Club: Wednesday, 10/20, 1-2pm The Bookworms Book Club is a reading group for adults that meets at 1:00 on the third Wednesday of each month. All are welcome to read along with us and attend our discussions in the library meeting room. No registration is required. Family Movie Night: The Addams Family (2019): Wednesday, 10/20, 6:30pm All ages are welcome to come and enjoy this fun animated adventure featuring our favorite macabre family! The Addams family, driven out of their previous hometown, tries to settle in the New Jersey suburbs and fit in as well as any family with a pet disembodied hand can. But as their extended family gathers for a celebration, a reality TV host with dollar signs in her eyes sets out to exploit the family. The family must rely on their greatest assets--their love for each other and their pride in themselves. No signups required. All ages welcome. Rated PG for some spookiness (and creepiness, and kookiness, and altogether ookiness). Bookmarks Book Club: Tuesday, 10/26, 7-8pm The Bookmarks meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. except for December. All adults are invited to read along with us and join our monthly discussions held in the library meeting room. Pick up a reading list in the library by the circulation desk or email cdifazio@monroetpl.org. For more information, please call 856-629-1212. No registration is required.

Library

Mascot Vote!

In honor of back to

school, we thought it

would be a great way

to show our

community spirit by

selecting our very

own Library Mascot!

But we need YOUR

help! Stop by the

circulation desk to

cast your vote!!!!

Voting is open until

October 16th!

(There may or may not

be onesies and inflatable

costumes involved for

whichever one wins.)

Mascot Choices:

DINOSAUR

CAT

HEDGEHOG

UNICORN

DRAGON

Teen Programming (ages 12-19) Teen Game Night: Monday, 10/4, 6-8pm Join us for a Teen Game Night!! Several different game options (as well as snacks!) will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own to share

and play! For ages 12-19. Registration encouraged— not required.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting: Saturday, 10/9, 12:30pm Do you want a say in what events the library has and what books we put on teen shelves? Have an idea for a program you’d like to see (or even help run!) for you and your friends? Are you looking for volunteer hours? Then come join our Teen Advisory Board!!! TAB is the perfect place for you to make a difference here at your library and let your voice be heard! We’ll have monthly meetings to share new ideas and check in with how things are going. And you can receive volunteer credit just by showing up and participating! Registration is required. For ages 12-18. P.S…. There will be pizza and snacks!!

Teen Crafting Night: Monday, 10/18, 6-8pm Join us for a Teen Craft Night!! Supplies and snacks provided. For ages 12-19. Registration encouraged -- not required. Teen Creative Writers Club: Saturday, 10/23, 12:30pm Let your creativity flow!! Monthly writing prompts can help inspire something new… or bring in your own work to share and discuss. This is a safe, encouraging, nonjudgmental space for all writers looking to have fun, use their imagination, grow their writing, and enjoy some snacks with some like-minded artists. For ages 12-19. Registration encouraged—not required. Teen Book Club: Monday, 10/25, 6-8pm Join us for a Teen Book Club! Books and snacks... what could be better? For ages 12-19. Registration encouraged—not required.

Tween’s Programming (ages 8-12)

Bookheads Book Club: Saturday, 10/9, 1pm

Love books? Then this is the group for you! Join us for some fun and

discussions about books, make a craft, and of course… there will be snacks!

Creativity Club: Tuesday, 10/12, 6pm

We provide the supplies, the Tweens (8-12) provide the creativity! Each month will be a different art or craft creation for the Tweens to make and take

home. Tweens may paint a picture one month and then make slime next month! It is all about being creative!

Mini-Pumpkin Painting: Monday, 10/18, 11am (ages 1-5), 4pm

(ages 6-12) & 6pm (ages 12-18)

The Monroe Library invites you to come paint a tiny baby pumpkin. Join new friends in painting your own baby pumpkin to take home for the holiday! Or

place it somewhere to brighten someone's day.

Children’s Programming Kids’ Book Club: Tuesday, 10/5, 6pm Like to read and want to talk about books? Then join the Kids’ Book Club where we will discuss books, make a craft, and of course… have snacks! Contact Katrina at khauserman@monroetpl.org if you have any questions. Kid’s Dance Party: Friday, 10/15, 1pm Stop by the library for some unstructured play as kids and their caregivers dance along to kid-friendly tunes. The library provides the music and egg shakers and scarves - you provide the moves. Suggested for ages 1-5. No signups necessary. Read to a Therapy Dog: Tuesday, 10/19, 6pm Stop by the library in the Children's Section and read to Casey, one of our therapy dogs. Open to children of all ages. No registration required at this time. Please email khauserman@monroetpl.org if you have any questions.

Once Upon a Saturday: Saturday, 10/23, 11:30am This is a special Story Time for families that can’t make it to our week day story times. You’ll get the best of the best! Our favorite stories and songs from the month in one family friendly story time! LEGO Club: Tuesday, 10/26, 6pm Free play with LEGO’s and Duplo blocks by using your imagination or create something using one of our instruction booklets. Open to children of all ages. No registration required.

Halloween Stay Parade: Wednesday, 10/27, 11:30am & 4:30pm Bring your kiddies in their costume to the library for a Halloween Stay Parade. Library staff will walk around while the kids stand in the designated markers (following the 6ft rule) and delivery the goodies. This event will be outside (weather permitting). If by chance it does rain, parents/caregivers can drive up to the library and staff members will bring the treats to your vehicle.

Story Time Hours:

ABC Story Time: Tuesday’s, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19 & 10/26, 11:30am (ages 18 months-3 years) & 1:30pm (ages 3-5) ABC Story Time is all about the Alphabet, Books and Crafts! Every week we will share stories focusing on one letter of the alphabet. We’ll start with A and work our way through. We’ll sing songs and do a craft every week, too! Little Caterpillars Story Time: Wednesday’s, 10/13 & 10/27, 11:30am (ages 0-18 months) Every week we will share stories focusing on one letter of the alphabet. We’ll start with A and work our way through. We’ll sing songs and do a craft every week, too! Movers & Shakers: Thursday’s, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 & 10/28, 11:15am (ages 1-3) & 12:15pm (ages 3-5) Our Movers & Shakers Story Time is a fun mix of stories, shakers, scarves, and singing! We will end the program with everyone's favorite— the parachute!