Lunch n Learn - “Computer Basics – What to Buy

LUNCH N LEARN with Scott Gerardi of SJG Computer Associates, who will be presenting “Computer Basics – What to Buy& How to Navigate the Web Safely” on Monday, Apri 25, 2011 starting at noon at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ

Making the most out of a personal computer (PC) can eliminate the clutter and confusion of everyday life. It can replace the daily planner, address book, phone book, calendar, notepad, files, folders, papers and more. You can use your PC to watch TV and DVDs, listen to music or the radio, organize your photographs, send mail and even call long distance. Learn how you can do all of this with the least amount of strain and frustration and in plain English.

Cost: FREE! – Complimentary luncheon is served

MUST REGISTER By calling the library at 908-876-3596 Or register at http://www.wtpl.org/

-Seating is limited-

Sponsored by the Senior Resource Center,50 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-2202 www.SeniorResourceCenter.org

Meet Harry and Bess Truman

William and Sue Wills will be celebrating 15 years of touring with “Presidents and Their First Ladies, dramatically speaking” with their presentation on the lives of Harry and Bess Truman on April 29, 2011 at 11 a.m. This presentation and the luncheon following it are sponsored by the Friends of the Washington Twp. Public Library.

This is one of the great love stories in Presidential history, as from the age of six Harry loved only one person - Bess. Harry's string of early business failures certainly could not have foretold his rise to the Presidency. In the background working as a loving partner all along the way was "The Boss", Bess.

Humor, rocky times, human frailties, and enduring affection combine to make this an endearing tale. Truman was the President who had to make the momentous decision of dropping the first atomic bomb, a decision that hastened the end of World War II. This was one of many major decisions that, guided by the motto “The Buck Stops Here”, Truman made and got things done.

Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to http://www.wtpl.org/ under Adult Activities to sign up for this program! by April 21st.

THE DEVELOPING CHILD – Pts. 1 and 2

The Developing Child – Part 1 and 2 on Tues., April 19 – birth to 3 yrs. and Weds. April 20th at 7 p.m. – 3 yrs. to 6 yrs.

Have you always wanted to know what your child should be doing cognitively, emotionally and physically during the pre-school years? What tasks can they master at each age? This workshop, conducted by Diane Lang, will discuss the developmental milestones for pre-school age children (ages 2-6). What to expect of your child socially, emotionally and intellectually. We will discuss the importance of play, make-believe, creativity and imagination. Learn how your infant and toddler develop. This is an amazing time for your baby – they are learning how to crawl, walk and talk. This workshop will go over the developmental milestones from 6 weeks to 2 ½ years old and give you a brief summary of what to expect from your child developmentally and how you can help your child through each developmental stage. This workshop is in two sessions – first week is age’s birth – 3 years old 2nd week is 3 years old to 6 six years.

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

An Evening with Benedict Arnold…Warrior, Hero, Spy…Traitor”

An Evening with Benedict Arnold…Warrior, Hero, Spy…Traitor” on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ.

Forrest “Woody” Burgener, Schooleys Mountain resident and Military Historian, will trace General Arnold’s “unbelievable” military career from the capture of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775 to Arnold’s shocking “High Treason” at West Point on September 21, 1780. The “tangled triumvirate” of Arnold, British Major John Andre and Arnold’s “child bride” Margaret “Peggy” Shippen will be examined in depth, and perhaps…slightly “untangled”. The “Deed Most Foul” at West Point which culminated with Arnold’s desperate escape down the Hudson River (just ahead of a furious Alexander Hamilton) to British-held New York City…as “Spy Master” Andre was captured by “cowboys”, tried by military tribunal, convicted of spying and then hanged just seven days later. Arnold completed his escape, went on to fight for the British, and again…never lost a battle! What a story! Intrigue, Romance, Betrayal..perhaps the Nation’s first “Soap Opera”…with very deadly consequences…

Mr. Burgener is a graduate of New York University and holds BA and MBA degrees. He is an officer of “Company of Military Historians (West Point Chapter)”, a member of the Washington Township, NJ Historical Society, the Rockland Chapter, NY, Historical Society, “Adjutant” of the American Veterans Association, Post 1776, Washington Township, and “Life” member of the 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing Association and Vietnam Veterans Assoc. (NYS council). He served in the US Air Force from 1966-1970. He also “historically restored” the “Shippen Manor (circa 1752) in Oxford, NJ and, among others, the “Wetherill Plantation (circa 1740) in Jamesburg, NJ.

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

ACOUSTIC GUITAR CONCERT

ACOUSTIC GUITAR CONCERT at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ 07853 on THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2011 AT 7:00 P.M.

Peter Biedermann is a guitarist that has been composing and performing for over 35 years. While his music covers a number of genres in the electronic and acoustic fields, the music you will hear on the evening of Thursday, April 14th will be original acoustic instrumental music performed on 6 & 12 string guitars in unique tunings. While acoustic guitar pioneers such as Michael Hedges, Bert Jansch, Leo Kottke and Ralph Towner are considered to be major influences on his music, many other lesser known originators of finger style acoustic guitar are acknowledged and referenced at his live performances

Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org under Adult Activities to sign up for this program!

Find out What Is The Baseball Talmud?

Find out What Is The Baseball Talmud? On Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ.

The Baseball Talmud by Howard Megdal reveals that there is far more to Jewish baseball than Hank Greenberg's powerful slugging and Sandy Koufax's masterful control. From Ausmus to Zinn, Berg to Kinsler, Holtzman to Yeager, and many others, Megdal draws upon the lore and the little-known details that increase our enjoyment of the game, including:

• Which Jewish player spent a portion of his retirement as a spy

• Who received $50,000 and a car to quit school and join the Major Leagues

• How many players sat out of games scheduled on Yom Kippur

• Which famous player chose baseball over becoming a rabbi

But this is more than just stories. Megdal, a stat geek himself, uses the wealth of modern saber metrics to determine the greatest Jewish players at each position, the all-time Jewish All-Star Team, and how they would rate against the greatest teams in baseball history, from the 1906 Chicago Cubs to the 1998 New York Yankees.

Howard Megdal is the Editor-in-Chief of The Perpetual Post. He covers baseball and basketball for SNY.tv, MLBTradeRumors.com, New York Baseball Digest and has written for ESPN.com as well as numerous other publications. His book about Jewish baseball players, "The Baseball Talmud," is available for purchase on Amazon.com and wherever books are sold. Howard co-hosts the radio program New York Baseball Digest with Mike Silva; Podcasts are available on iTunes. He has been a guest on a number of radio stations, including WFAN and WVOX. Howard's daily haiku recapping each Mets game can be read on AmazinAvenue.com.

Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org and sign up for this program under Adult Activities!

Washington Twp Public Library: April 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 April 2011: * Please note – Washington Twp residents are given priority for all programs that require sign-ups.* You’ve been waiting all year – It’s time for The National Library Week Bookmark Contest! Starting April 4th, you may pick up instructions and a blank bookmark. Make sure to return your (one only please) bookmark by May 2nd, so the voting may begin. For more info stop by or check our website. Book Buddies – SIGN up NOW! Volunteers needed - Grades 5 and up. Kids in Grades 1 or 2 practice reading to a Big Buddy (grades 5 & up). Please sign up with Mrs. Birch. Tuesdays from 4:30 -5:00pm, 6 weeks, starting April 5th. Spring Story Time March 22nd – May 12th 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. April 2nd(Saturday) NO FAMILY MOVIE or StoryTime this month due to a SPECIAL FAMILY PROGRAM ---- Bach 2 Rock @ 1:00pm - Watch and listen as Caryn changes the originally composed Bach minuet into a magical three dimensional sound right before your eyes. Audiences of ALL ages are captivated. Online registration has started. April 6th (Wednesday) Evening Story Time @ 7:00pm – Family Story Time – Join Mrs. Averett for a Rumble in the Jungle Story Time - No registration required. April 9th(Saturday) - Family Program Eyes of the Wild presents: When Animals Attack! @ 2:30pm – Join us we learn about many mammals that have developed amazing characteristics to avoid becoming "lunch." LIVE ANIMALS! Washington Twp residents register online starting 4/1. April 11th (Monday) LEGO Club @ 4:00pm – Kids ages 5-11 yrs can come to build exciting creations. WT residents only. Online sign ups start 4/4. April 13th (Wednesday) Interactive Watershed Awareness Program @ 4:00pm – kids in grades 1-5, Join our ambassador, Calvin, as he teaches us about what happens to the water that we live with – using games & other activities. See more info about this NJ Dept of Environmental Protection sanctioned program on our website under children’s programs. Limited space available – please sign-up online starting 4/6 April 15th (Friday) Kidz Kraft @ 4:00pm –Kids in grades K-2, Join us for a spring fling - make something springy. Please sign up online starting 4/8. April 18th(Monday) 3-4 Book Club @ 4:00pm. Kids in grades 3 & 4 - Join us as we discuss Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard Atwater – an old classic, soon to be released as a major motion picture starring Jim Carrey. We will also start our next chapter book – a mystery. Books & snacks will be available at the meeting. Please contact Mrs. Birch if interested. April 20th (Wednesday) Afternoon Story Time @ 4:00pm – all ages welcome. Join us for stories about Books & Libraries – Celebrate National Library Week! No registration required. April 21st (Thursday) Big Kidz Kraft @ 4:00pm – Kids in grades 3-5 - Celebrate Earth Day - recycle stuff to make something fun! Please register online starting 4/14. April 25th(Monday) 5-6 Book Club @ 4:00pm – Join us to discuss The Ruby in the Smoke , by Phillip Pullman, a Victorian mystery. Snacks available. Pick up a book at the library. For more info contact Mrs. Birch. April 28th(Thursday) Chess Club @ 7:00pm. All ages welcome – must be able to play. Bring a board just in case – no registration required. *SPECIAL PARENTING WORKSHOPS* - check our May calendar for more* The Developing Child presented by Diane Lang Diane Lang is a Therapist, Educator and Author with an expertise in multiple mental health, lifestyle and parenting needs. In addition to holding multiple counseling positions, Diane is also an adjunct professor at Montclair State University and Centenary College April 19th (Tuesday) @ 7:00pm Learn how your infant and toddler develop. This is an amazing time for your baby - they are learning how to crawl, walk and talk. This workshop will go over the developmental milestones from 6 weeks to 2 ½ years old and give you a brief summary of what to expect from your child developmentally and how you can help your child through each developmental stage. This workshop is two weeks - first week is age's birth - 3 years old April 20th (Wednesday) @ 7:00pm Have you always wanted to know what your child should be doing cognitively, emotionally and physically during the pre-school years? What tasks can they master at each age? This workshop will discuss the developmental milestones for pre-school age children (ages 3-6). What to expect of your child socially, emotionally and intellectually. We will discuss the importance of play, make-believe, creativity and imagination. Please register online @ wtpl.org

Take a Tour of Baseball Parks and American Landscapes

Take a Tour of Baseball Parks and American Landscapes on Monday, April 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ.

Why do people have such strong feelings about the places where they have played and watched baseball - places that range from city streets to rural lots, from Little League Fields to multi-million dollar stadiums? Why is the baseball park such an important part of cities and towns across America? Part of the answer lies in the way baseball is embedded in American culture and history, and part lies in the way people become emotionally attached to the landscapes and cityscapes they share with their families and friends. Dr. Stanton Green's photographic tour of baseball parks examines the complex relationship between baseball as a key aspect of American culture and the places and landscapes in which it is played.

The program is funded by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities,
a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org and sign up under Adult Activities for this program!

Washington Twp Library - Kid's Spring Break Programs

These Spring Break programs just added –

March 29th(Tuesday)
Bingo @ 1:00pm – ages 5 and up. Join us for a few games. Everyone is a winner. No registration required.

March 30th(Wednesday)
Family Movie @ 3:00pm – join us for a recently released DVD about a young lady with very long hair who enjoys her new found freedom. No registration required. Snacks provided – parents stay with children.

Don't Miss This!

Bach 2 Rock Concert

Bach 2 Rock Concert

BACH 2 ROCK concert Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ

This program presents the simplicity of the solo acoustic violin and its origins demonstrated by performing a simple Bach minuet. Whisked into present day, Caryn Lin uses the five string electric violin, sound effects, her voice, & percussion instruments to transcend that "solo" sound by doing what is called "looping." She creates sound loops live that are added to and embellished, playing in essence live duos, trios, and more, with herself. Bruce, her sound technician, demonstrates and loops electronic drums and electric guitar. This three dimensional sound magic is performed right before your eyes through a full professional sound system. Audiences of ALL ages are captivated. A (Fun) large screen power point presentation accents the show. Caryn also tells two anti-bullying, inspirational, motivational stories.

Ms. Lin is a one-woman musical dynamo whose violin virtuosity, says one presenter, "is what Bela Fleck is to the banjo, Miles Davis is to the trumpet, Zappa is to guitar, and Coltrane to sax." With her five-string electric violin, singing, sound effects, and help from the audience and a multi-talented sound engineer, Caryn transforms solo sound into a mind-boggling experience that's as educational as it is entertaining. Throughout her performance, she shares inspirational stories of her life and struggles as an artist.

A classically trained violinist and exciting musical innovator, Caryn Lin began playing the violin at nine. Her formal training includes studying with Philadelphia Orchestra member Larry Grika until the age of 18, followed by a degree in violin performance from Northwestern University, then more studies with violin virtuoso Susanne Lautenbacher in Germany. Caryn plays a five-string electric violin that is augmented by a live-recorded mix of her playing, voice, other instruments, and sounds.

“I’m going to show you lots of fun things you can do with sound, technology and the violin,” Lin says. She interspersed her musical performance with explanations of the history of the violin and the evolution of electronic music, demonstrating not only the violin, but also electronic sound effects using pedals, stomp boxes and digital looping.

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

I took the shot...Now What? (Digital Photography workshop)

I took the shot...Now What? (Digital Photography workshop) on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ.

Walter Choroszewski will help you take the "next steps" in developing a Digital Work Flow and Management plan on your computer. Walter will demonstrate basic photo editing techniques using popular commercial software and will offer tips and tricks for e-mailng and printing photos.

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

Hip and Knee Replacement - What to Expect

Lunch n Learn with Kessler Rehab. Clinic presenting “Hip and Knee Replacement – What to Expect” on Monday, March 28, 2011 starting at noon at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ.

Complimentary luncheon served.

Hip and Knee replacement surgeries have more than doubled in the past 10 years! Learn what you need to know more about Hip and Knee Replacement Statistics, Risks and Rewards – Benefits and Recovery.

Sponsored by the Senior Resource Center, 50 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930

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

Free College Funding Seminar

Free College Funding Seminar on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ.

Al Newell, Local College Funding Expert, will discuss how parents of college-bound high school junior and seniors can receive $2,500 to $25,000 per year that most don’t even know about.

The seminar will cover:
• Why some middle-class and upper-middle class parents pay close to nothing for their children’s college education.
• How to double or triple eligibility for financial aid
• How to pick the college that will give the most free money, less loans.
• How to get the maximum amount of money from each school.
• Little known ways to position one’s assets, maximizing the aid one would get.
• How to fill out complicated application forms accurately to avoid costly mistakes. Also, find out why 90% of these forms are filled out wrong.

Please call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org and sign up for this program under the Library calendar!

What Supplements are Right for Me?

What Supplements are Right For Me? workshop at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

This workshop , presented by Dr. Michael Hyjek of Valley Chiropractic & Wellness Center, will cover Nutritional Supplementation And Its Relevance To Health and Wellness . Here are some examples of speaking points: Do I need more than just a multiple vitamin?; When is the best time to take a supplement?; What is a Mega dose?; How to determine if a supplement is working?; Quickly Identify A Quality Supplement.

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

Enchanted Ireland

Visit Enchanted Ireland

Take a visual tour of the enchanted isle of Ireland with travel speaker Audrey Boise as she begins in the capital city of Dublin before moving on to the west coast at Connemara, home of peat bogs and green marble, and then south to the historic Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Park, Killarney and the Ring of Kerry.

In the south, we’ll visit Cork, the 2nd largest city in Ireland; Cobh, its port from New World and the Titanic made its last port of call before the fatal ocean crossing; Blarney Castle with its special stone; and Waterford, famous for its glass factory.

As we head north along the eastern shore, we’ll end our visit at Powerscourt, magnificent gardens in Europe! The magic of the Emerald Isle casts its spell on every visitor!

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

March 2011 Teen Events

March 2011 Teen Events @ Washington Township Public Library

visit wtpl.org/teens & Find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/wtplteens

Print March's Teen Events Handout

TAG (Teen Activity Group) (Tue) 3.15 @ 7:00 pm Grades 6-12: Help us make WTPL a place where YOU want to be! TAG meets monthly to help plan teen programs, work on our teen literary magazine, make stuff and more! Share your ideas about what kind of programs and materials you would like to have at the library. This month TAG will be celebrating national Teen Tech Week by creating a podcast to be posted on our soon to be released NEW library website! Questions? E-mail teens@wtpl.org. New members welcome & snacks are always provided!

High School Book Club (Wed) 3/23 @ 6:00 pm Grades 9-12: Do you like to read? Want to talk about your favorite books? Join us to talk about this month's book and other titles that you are reading! Snacks provided & new members welcome! Copies of this month’s book are on hold at the front desk. March’s book is Matched by Ally Condie About the book: Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows with complete certainty that he is her ideal mate . . . until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. The Society tells her it's a glitch, a rare malfunction, and that she should focus on the happy life she's destined to lead with Xander. But Cassia can't stop thinking about Ky, and as they slowly fall in love, Cassia begins to doubt the Society's infallibility and is faced with an impossible choice: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she's known and a path that no one else has dared to follow.

Free College Funding Seminar (Wed) 3.23 @ 7pm Al Newell, Local College Funding Expert, will discuss how parents of college-bound high school junior and seniors can receive $2,500 to $25,000 per year that most don’t even know about. The seminar will cover: Why some middle-class and upper-middle class parents pay close to nothing for their children’s college education, How to double or triple eligibility for financial aid, How to pick the college that will give the most free money, less loans, How to get the maximum amount of money from each school, Little known ways to position one’s assets, maximizing the aid one would get. How to fill out complicated application forms accurately to avoid costly mistakes. Also, find out why 90% of these forms are filled out wrong. Registration is open at wtpl.org

Teen Movie Night (Tue) 3.29 @ 6:30pm-sign ups start 3/22 Grades 6-12: Join us for a movie, popcorn, soda & snacks during Spring Break! Bring something comfy to lean on if you would like to sit on the floor (chairs provided too)! Text/email teens@wtpl.org or call the library for the title.

5-6 Book Club (Mon) 3/21 @ 4:00pm Grades 5 & 6: Join us to discuss The Music of Dolphins by Karen Hess Snacks provided. Copies on hold at WTPL. For more information contact Mrs. Birch at wtplyouthservices@yahoo.com