Computer Basics for the PC at the Washington Twp. Public Library

Computer Basics for the PC at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ on Wednesdays, January 19 – February 16, at 1 p.m.

Susan Clark, technology librarian at Washington Township Public Library, will be teaching a series of five computer classes at the library. Classes will be free, and each will be about one hour long. The classes begin with Computer Basics and proceed through Word Processing, E-Mail, Internet Basics, and Internet Searching.

Space is limited, and Washington Township residents are given priority. Call Susan at 908-876-3596 to register.

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 January 2011:

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

Book Buddies – SIGN up NOW! Volunteers needed - Grades 5 and up. Kids in Grades 1 or 2, everyone please sign up with Mrs. Birch. Tuesdays from 4:30 -5:00pm, 6 weeks, starting January 18th (no reading 2/22).

Winter Story Time
Story Times: January 11th – March 3rd
Mother Goose & Me: (up to 24 months): Thursdays @ 10am or 11am
Toddler Time: (ages 2-3): Tuesdays @ 10 am or 11am
Story Time : (ages 3-5 ): Wednesdays @ 10am or 1pm
We will have fun with stories, fingerplays, songs and more.

January 3rd(Monday)
5-6 Book Club @ 4:00pm – Join us to discuss Fairest by Gail Carson Levine – have snacks and more fun. No registration required. Books available @ the library.

January 5th (Wednesday)
Evening Story Time @ 7:00pm – Family Story Time – Join Mrs. Averett for Baths & Bedtime Stories! No registration required.

January 8th(Saturday)
Family Story Time @ 11:00am – Join Mrs. Birch for fun with stories & more – no registration required.
Family Movie @ 1:00pm – Join us as we watch a recently released DVD (rated PG) about a Superbad Superdad and his mionions. Snacks provided, parents stay with children, no registration required.

January 10th (Monday)
LEGO Club @ 4:00pm – Kids ages 5-11 yrs can come to build exciting creations. WT residents only. Online sign ups start 1/3.

January 14th (Friday)
3-4 Book Club @ 4:00pm. Kids in grades 3 & 4 - Join us for the recently restructured group as we discuss The Willoughby’s by Lois Lowry and start our next chapter book together. Books & snacks will be available at the meeting.

January 16th(Sunday)
The Reluctant Dragon Puppet Show @ 2:00pm – All ages welcome to see the story of a misunderstood dragon come to life. Limited space available. Online registration for WT residents starts 1/7.

January 19th (Wednesday)
Afternoon Story Time @ 4:00pm – all ages welcome. Join us for stories about dragons – Celebrate Dragon Appreciation Day! No registration required.

January 20th(Thursday)
Kidz Kraft @ 4:00pm – Kids in grades 3-5. Join us to make a duct tape craft. Online sign ups start 1/13.

January 24th(Monday)
5-6 Book Club @ 4:00pm – Join us to discuss Gulliver’s Travels, snacks available. Pick up a book at the library. For more info contact Mrs. Birch.

January 27th(Thursday)
Chess Club – the return! @ 7:00pm. Bring a board just in case – no registration required.

For Women Only: A Women’s Wellness Workshop

For Women Only: A Women’s Wellness Workshop at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

Women’s bodies are constantly changing - from the onset of menstruation to menopause and beyond. That’s why we have put together an informative workshop to discuss these changes in your body and what you can do to maintain optimal health throughout your lifetime. In our class with Dr. Michael Hyjek of Valley Chiropractic & Wellness Center, you can expect to learn:

What is Osteoporosis and what can I do to avoid it?
Natural ways to alleviate symptoms of PMS and Menopause
How does heart disease affect women and what can I do to prevent it?
What can I do to ensure overall health and vitality?

Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to http://www.wtpl.org/ and sign up under Adult Activities for this workshop.

Getting to Know Your Digital Camera

Getting to Know Your Digital Camera on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ.

Well-known New Jersey author and photographer, Walter Choroszewski, brings his expertise, humor and “straight-talk” perspective for an informal Intro Photo Class covering the basics of photography and how to apply them in the Digital Age! Walter will help demystify Menus and Megapixels. He will evaluate digital’s Pros & Cons, clarify expectations and the limitations of digital technology, and give his view on the on-going debate of RAW vs. Well Done !
Walter Choroszewski was born in northeastern Pennsylvania. After graduating from Penn State he moved to New York City, where his first jobs in environmental education led him to a new career path in photography.

His first major assignment came in 1980 when he was commissioned by a book publisher to do a photo essay on New Jersey. NEW JERSEY, A Scenic Discovery was published in 1981 and established his photographic identity and lifelong link to the Garden State. Walter's photography was the inspiration for the popular New Jersey state tourism campaign:"NEW JERSEY & You ...Perfect Together!"

He was the primary photographer of the New Jersey state tourism campaigns through the 1980s, 1990s and he continues to supply the state with stock photos today.
In 1985, the Choroszewski family moved to New Jersey and started Aesthetic Press, Inc. to publish regional books and calendars. Walter has photographed and produced 17 photographic books and numerous wall calendars.

In addition to location photography, Walter is also an award-winning graphic designer. He continues to promote a positive image for New Jersey through his creativity and public speaking and popular school presentations and is a leading advocate of state pride.
Walter and his wife, Susan, live in Somerset County, New Jersey.

Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to http://www.wtpl.org/ and sign up under Adult activities for this program.