Friends of Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Washington Township Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Road, Long Valley, will be holding their annual book sale on Friday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Washington Township Public Library.

Donations are being accepted during regular library hours beginning April 1. Books (excluding textbooks), DVDs, VHS tapes, books on tape/CD, music CDs, and all gaming system games in GOOD condition – adult, young adult and children’s will be accepted.

The following items will NOT be accepted: dirty, moldy or badly worn items. NO textbooks, encyclopedias, out-of-date books, condensed books (like Readers' Digest), or yellowed books.

For more information, please call the library at 908-876-3596.

April 2010 Adult/Family Programs at Public Library

The House That Ruth Built, and Pop Opened!
Negro League Baseball at Yankee Stadium
Thursday, April 29, at 7 p.m.

A discussion with Dr. Lawrence Hogan, accompanied by video and exhibit material of the history of Negro League baseball from 1930 through 1948 at America’s most historic ballpark, Yankee Stadium. Presentation will focus on the historic opening of the Stadium to Negro League play on July 5th, 1930, for a doubleheader that is arguably the most significant game ever played at the fabled Yankee Stadium.

This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.


Presidents and Their First Ladies, dramatically speaking presents:
The story of our 36th President and First Lady: Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson
Friday, April 30, starting at 11 a.m.

Light Luncheon included cosponsored by the Friends of the Washington Twp. Public Library. Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 23.

You've heard of the term "whirlwind courtship"? You will see exactly what that means in the story of Lyndon and Lady Bird. In their married years "Bird" grew into an astute business woman and Lyndon became known as "The Master of the Senate". Thus it was not a surprise that when he became President his administration passed more important legislation in less time than any since FDR. Lyndon became known for his bigger than life personality and as Lady Bird herself said that life with Lyndon was "one big adventure."

Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org and sign up for the above programs under the Library Calendar!

Washington Twp Library Children's Programs - APRIL

Washington Township Public Library at 37 E. Springtown Road in Long Valley, N.J. (www.wtpl.org) will hold the following children’s programs and registrations during April 2010:

*Please note – Washington Twp residents are given priority for all programs that require sign-ups.*

Attention – Book Buddies begins Tuesday, April 6th – Little Buddies(grades 1& 2) will practice reading to Big Buddies(grades 5 and up) – all Buddies – please sign up with Mrs. Birch as soon as possible.

Story Times: March 23 – May 20 (* NO STORYTIME week of March 29*)
Mother Goose & Me: (up to 24 months): Thursdays @ 10am or 11am
Toddler Time: (ages 2-3): Tuesdays @ 10 am, 11am
Story Time : (ages 3-5 ): Wednesdays @ 10am or 1pm
We will have fun with stories, fingerplays, songs and more.

You’ve been waiting all year – It’s time for The National Library Week Bookmark Contest! Starting April 1st, you may pick up instructions and a blank bookmark. Make sure to return your (one only please) bookmark by May 1st, so the voting may begin. For more info stop by or check our website.

April 3rd (Saturday)
Family Story Time @ 11am – Join Mrs. Birch for stories celebrating National Humor Month – Silly Story Time!
Family Movie @ 1:00pm - Join us in watching recently released The Princess and the Frog (G) – parents must remain with children. Snacks provided, no registration required.

April 7th (Wednesday)
Family Story Time @ 7:00pm – Join Mrs. Averett for Fractured Fairy Tales! No registration required.

April 12th (Monday)
LEGO Club @ 4:00pm – Kids ages 5-11 yrs can come to build exciting creations.
Space is limited – online registration begins 4/5. WT residents only.

April 15th (Thursday)
PIP (Pretty Important People) Club @ 4:00pm - Kids in grades 1-4, join us as we hear stories and learn about Pretty Important People – April PIP = the Wright Brothers. No registration required.

April 21st (Wednesday)
Afternoon Story Time @ 4:00pm – all ages are welcome for stories about Earth Day. No registration required.

April 23rd(Friday)
Yoga with a Twist: Boys@ 4:00pm – grades 1-5. Miss Carolyn teaches your peaceful warriors the tools to calm & center themselves & to view others with kindness and respect – in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Space is limited. Online registration begins 4/16.

April 26th (Monday)
Spring Cleaning Craft @ 4:00pm – Grade K-3. Help us clean out our craft closet by making a surprise craft - you never know what you'll get - a turkey, a shamrock, a penguin??? Online registration starts 4/19.

April 28th (Wednesday)
Yoga with a Twist: Girls @ 4:00pm – grades 1-3. Bring your princess for fun & relaxation. In an atmosphere of fun, Miss Carolyn teaches girls yoga to strengthen minds and bodies.
Yoga with a Twist: Girls @ 5:00pm – grades 3-5. Learn to fly! Bring your girls in to learn the basics of yoga, a great way to calm and center themselves when needed.
Space is limited - Online registration starts 4/21.

April 29th (Thursday) – quiet study room
Chess Club @ 7:00pm. All ages welcome – must know how to play. Please bring a board just in case.

Spring Break - Mad Science Program

Spring Break - Mad Science Program

National Library Week Bookmark Contest

New Moon (The Twilight Saga) TEEN Movie Night

New Moon
The Twilight Saga
TEEN Movie Night

(Thu) 4/1 @ 6:30
Sign ups start 3/25 @ wtpl.org/teens

Grades 6-12: Join us while we watch New Moon! Popcorn, snacks & soda provided. If you would like, bring something comfy to lean on!

Starting 3/25, sign up at wtpl.org/teens or here.

Mid-Spring Break Boredom Buster!

Homework Help NJ

Now you can get an online tutor and find a resource 24/7. Homework Help NJ offers free academic and career resources and tutoring from Tutor.com for all students and adults!

K-12 and college students can get help with homework, studying, projects, essay writing, and test prep in every subject, including algebra, statistics, chemistry, physics, social studies, and English. Adults can get help with resume writing, GED prep, and academic support. All sessions are online and one-to-one with a live tutor.

Getting help is easy. Go to our website - www.wtpl.org. You will find Homework Help NJ icons on our front page, on the Teen Space and on the Kid Zone. Click on the icon and log in using your WTPL library card number as your password. To learn more about the program, call the Library at 908-876-3596.

March Children's Programs

Washington Township Public Library at 37 E. Springtown Road in Long Valley, N.J. (www.wtpl.org) will hold the following children’s programs and registrations during March 2010:

*Please note – Washington Twp residents are given priority for all programs that require sign-ups.*

Last day of Winter ST is March 4th
Spring Story Times: March 23 – May 20 (* NO STORYTIME week of March 29*)
Mother Goose & Me: (up to 24 months): Thursdays @ 10am or 11am
Toddler Time: (ages 2-3): Tuesdays @ 10 am, 11am
Story Time : (ages 3-5 ): Wednesdays @ 10am or 1pm
We will have fun with stories, fingerplays, songs and more.

March 3rd (Wednesday)
Family Story Time @ 7:00pm – Join Mrs. Averett for Wild Animals! story time. No registration required.

March 6th (Saturday)
Family Story Time @ 11am – Join Mrs. Birch for stories celebrating Music in Our Schools Month!
Family Movie @ 1:00pm - Join us in watching recently released Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (PG) – parents must remain with children. Snacks provided, no registration required.

March 8th (Monday)
LEGO Club @ 4:00pm – Kids ages 5-11 yrs can come to build exciting creations.
Space is limited – online registration begins 3/1. WT residents only.

March 16th (Tuesday)
Catch a Leprechaun! @ 4:30pm – grades K-2. Build a leprechaun trap and see if any leprechauns come your way! Hear some St. Patrick day stories too! Sign ups begin 3/9.

March 18th (Thursday)
PIP (Pretty Important People) Club @ 4:00pm - Kids in grades 1-4, join us as we hear stories and learn about Pretty Important People – March is National Women’s History Month – Harriet Tubman. No registration required.

March 25th (Thursday)
Chess Club @ 7:00pm. All ages welcome – must know how to play. Please bring a board just in case.

March 29th(Monday)
Family Movie @ 2:00pm – Join us for Planet 51 – rated PG – snacks included, parents remain with children, no registration required.

March 30th (Tuesday)
Bingo @ 1:00pm – ages 5 and up. Join us for a fun game of bingo – everybody is a winner! No registration required.

March 31st (Wednesday)
Mad Science: Slime Time@ 3:00pm – grades 3-5. Ooze into a gooey hour of sliming around, including the Slime Olympics! Limited space available – online registration starts 3/24.

March 31st (Wednesday)
Mad Science: Magnetic Magic @ 4:00pm – grades K-2. Investigate the powers and daily uses of magnets. Take home your own magnet lab to perform more experiments. Registration begins 3/24.