Thursday, October 27, 2011
Washington Twp Public Library:November 2011 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 November 2011:
* Please note – Washington Twp residents are given priority for all programs that require sign-ups.*
Fall Story Time - *NOW EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 10th**
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 – no registration required.
Book Buddies – kids in grades 1 & 2 practice reading to Big Buddies (grades 5 and up) – GREAT volunteer opportunity!! Through November 8th, from 4:30-5:00pm. Please sign up with Mrs. Birch asap.
November 2nd (Wednesday)
Evening Story Time @ 7:00pm – all ages are invited to join Mrs. Averett for fun with stories & more. No registration required
November 5th(Saturday)
Family Storytime @ 11:00am – Join Mrs. Birch for stories & more – no registration required.
November 5th(Saturday)
Family Movie @ 1:00pm – Join us as we watch a recently released DVD (rated G). Snacks provided, parents stay with children, no registration required. Call or stop by for title.
November 8th (Tuesday)
FOR PARENTS: Bullying Prevention Forum @ 7:00pm - sponsored by WT Municipal Alliance - presented by Dr. Paula Rust, member of the American Sociological Association, who has appeared as an expert on 20/20 and has been quoted in Newsweek. Dr. Rust will explain what the NJ Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, described as one of the toughest in the nation, means for students, parents and schools. For more info go to www.wtpl.org. Please register online at the same address.
November 10th (Thursday)
Wimpy Kid Event @ 2:00pm – grades 2-5. Join Mrs. Birch for everything Wimpy. WT residents sign up online starting 11/3.
November 11th (Friday)
Everybody Game Day! Sponsored by WT Friends of the Library: From 1:00-4:00pm – all ages are invited to drop by – Grandparents, parents, kids – board games - Scrabble, Chess, Candyland – all your favorites. Snacks included – no registration needed.
November 14th (Monday)
LEGO Club @ 4:00pm – Kids ages 5-11 yrs can come to build exciting creations. WT residents only. Online sign ups start 11/7.
November 15th (Tuesday)
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating @ 4:30pm - Kids in grades 3-5: Bring a Gingerbread Man cookie to life! Decorate your own Gingerbread Man cookie while you hear about the history of gingerbread. Presented by Cookie Crumb Productions. WT residents register online starting 11/8.
November 16th (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Feast-ival @ 10:30am – all ages are welcome to join us for stories, snacks & more to celebrate the upcoming holiday! Please sign up online starting 11/9.
November 16th (Wednesday)
Afternoon Story Time @ 4:00pm – All ages. Join us for stories of the season & more. No registration required.
November 21st (Monday)
3-4 Book Club @ 4:00pm. Kids in grades 3 & 4 - Join us as we discuss what everybody is reading! We will also start our next chapter book. Books & snacks will be available at the meeting. Please contact Mrs. Birch if interested.
November 25th (Friday)
Family Movie @ 1:00pm - Join us as we watch a recently released DVD (rated G). Snacks provided, parents stay with children, no registration required.
November 28th(Monday)
Book Buzz Book @ 4:00pm – * NOW for grades 5-8. Join us to discuss whatever you are reading! Snacks available. For more info contact Mrs. Birch.
NO Chess Club this month!
Lunch n Learn on Posture and Body Mechanics in the More Mature Adult
The Lunch n Learn will be at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ 07853. It sponsored by the Senior Resource Center, Chester, NJ. Reservations are required. By RSVP by November 22nd by calling the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org and sign up under Adult Activities.
Free College Funding Seminar
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!
Preparing for Fall and Winter with Herbs and Nutrition
Preparing for Fall and Winter with Herbs and Nutrition on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ. With Jan Keyes.
Jan Keyes, a herbalist from Califon. years of experience and training have brought together unique skills and knowledge. She spent 20 years teaching as a corporate instructor. Her interest in a natural approach began as an entrepreneur at Crossroads, a Native American arts and crafts business where she taught about crafts, history culture and the importance of being in balance with the natural world. She completed a two-year medical herbal studies course and an advanced post graduate program at the Herbal Therapeutics School of Botanical medicine. She received certification in Clinical Nutrition from the Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy and attended Annemarie Colbin's Natural Gourmet Cookery School in New York.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Germany: Maritime Cities of the North
Germany: Maritime Cities of the North talk at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Our photographic journey today with Audrey Boise, tour guide, will take us across northern Germany. Our first stop will be in Bremen, the only German port on the North Sea. From there we’ll head north through some of the countryside to Hamburg, the largest port in the country. Continuing north, we’ll see the very important Kiel Canal which connects the North Sea to the Baltic.
Next, we’ll turn south to the Hanseatic League capital of Lubeck before turning east to visit Warnermunde and Rostock, the only significant sea outlet during the East German years.
After the destruction of World War II, what are these cities like today? Come visit a less traveled area of Germany!
Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org and sign up under Adult programs for this program!
Game Day for Everyone
Game Day for Everyone at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ 07853 on Friday, November 11, 2011 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Adults, teens, kids - join us this afternoon for scrabble, battleship, chess, uno and much more - along with snacks provided by our Friends of the Washington Twp. Public Library. No registration necessary. Call the Children’s Department at 908-876-3596, ext. 23 for more information.
Baseball Talmud
Find out What Is The Baseball Talmud? On Wednesday, November 9, 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!
Bullying Prevention Forum:How to Handle and Prevent Bullying in Schools and Workplaces
School bullying is not what it used to be.
The new Students’ Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, signed into law in New Jersey in January, 2011, has been described as the toughest state law about school bullying in the nation. What does this law mean for students, parents, and schools? This program will cover the basics of bullying: what it is, why it is so harmful, what parents can do about it, what teenagers need to know, and what the new law means for all of us. The kind of bullying that goes on in schools today is not like the playground bullying most parents remember from their own school days. Many parents, remembering their own school days, tell their sons and daughters to ignore bullying, to toughen up, or to use humor. These strategies might not work today, especially in the case of cyber bullying. Bullying today is very serious; in some schools in the United States, school bullying has led to school shootings and suicides, and many more students across the country are afraid to go to school or have trouble concentrating in class because they are afraid. Come find out what you can do to help your school prevent bullying, what your child’s school should be doing, and what to do to help your son or daughter if bullying is happening.
Bio: Dr. Paula C. RodrÃguez Rust is an East Brunswick resident and owner of Spectrum Diversity LLC, providing professional development and consulting services to schools and community groups throughout New Jersey. She specializes in the prevention of bullying and prejudice, and has been a diversity educator since 1987. She is a member of the American Sociological Association, the Society for the Study of Social Problems, and has served on harassment grievance boards and on the New Jersey Special Task Force on Bullying and Cyberbullying Awareness and Prevention. Dr. Rodriguez Rust has appeared as an expert on the newsmagazine 20/20, and has been quoted in numerous magazines and newspapers, including Newsweek.
Please register online at www.wtpl.org
Professional development certificates will be available for educators who contact Dr. Rust at DrPaula@spectrumdiversity.org to give her their name and school affiliation and request a certificate prior to the date of the workshop.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Lunch n Learn on Pre-Diabetes
~Lunch N’ Learn~ at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ on “Pre-Diabetes” with Christine Meissner, MS, RD, CNSD from Hackettstown Regional Medical Center on Monday, October 24, 2011 starting at noon.
1.9 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in people aged 20 years and older in 2010. Pre-diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes and hypoglycemia can be controlled with the help of RDs.
By evaluating food intake, medications and lab results, the RD can help develop a lifestyle plan with the goal of maintaining glucose levels in a healthy range. Come and learn more about how to prevent this disease.
Complimentary luncheon is served. MUST REGISTER by calling the library at 908-876-3596 or register at www.wtpl.org -Seating is limited-
Sponsored by the Senior Resource Center , 50 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-2202
www.SeniorResourceCenter.org
Interior Design problems
Interior Design problems will be discussed on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ.
Local interior designer, Joyce Lahmidi, will discuss her philosophy of how to approach interior design. She will describe ten steps to follow and will go through them to help the attendees simplify the interior design process.
She creates design with a hands-on approach to re-purposing items in the home, and using paint and crafts to create decorative items and furniture that is truly memorable and incorporates the personality of the homeowner. She will discuss basic design principles as she goes through the list, such as color, balance, form, layout, traffic patterns and scale to help people make sense of the process. She will also reference historical data to show where our style of living evolved from and what the current trends are, and where we expect design to head in the coming years. She will also discuss what decorative painting can do to help you solve design problems in your home
Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org under Adult Activities to sign up for this program.
Qi Gong For Breast Health Demonstration
To celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month , Acupuncturist Virginia Mills of Tao of Chi, LLC will present information on the Chinese theory of breast disease. Qi Gong (energy exercise) movements that increase the flow of qi, blood, and fluids will be demonstrated. Participants should wear loose clothing.
Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org under Adult Activities to sign up for this program!
Monday, October 3, 2011
GERMANY: MARITME CITIES OF THE NORTH
Germany: Maritime Cities of the North talk at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Our photographic journey today with Audrey Boise, tour guide, will take us across northern Germany. Our first stop will be in Bremen, the only German port on the North Sea. From there we’ll head north through some of the countryside to Hamburg, the largest port in the country. Continuing north, we’ll see the very important Kiel Canal which connects the North Sea to the Baltic.
Next, we’ll turn south to the Hanseatic League capital of Lubeck before turning east to visit Warnermunde and Rostock, the only significant sea outlet during the East German years.
After the destruction of World War II, what are these cities like today? Come visit a less traveled area of Germany!
Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org and sign up under Adult programs for this program!
Asian Tea Experience – China & Japan
Asian Tea Experience – China & Japan taking place on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ
Learn how China and Japan enjoy their tea from a simple bowl of green tea to the beautiful and intricate Japanese Tea Ceremony. Learn about the Chinese tea ceremony known as gong fu cha. There will be a selection of Asian tea implements on display.
Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org and sign up under adult activities for this program!
Washington Twp Public Library October 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 October 2011:
* Please note – Washington Twp residents are given priority for all programs that require sign-ups.*
Fall Story Time - September 13th through November 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 – no registration required.Book Buddies – kids in grades 1 & 2 practice reading to Big Buddies (grades 5 and up) – GREAT volunteer opportunity!! October 4th through November 8th, from 4:30-5:00pm. Please sign up with Mrs. Birch asap.
October 10th (Monday)
LEGO Club @ 4:00pm – Kids ages 5-11 yrs can come to build exciting creations. WT residents only. Online sign ups start 10/3.
October 10th (Monday)
Bat Education @ 2:00pm - Join Jackie from the New Jersey Bat Sanctuary to learn about these wonderful, shy and super beneficial animal. See NJ's most common bat, the Big Brown, up close and personal. Ages 5 and up, register online starting 10/3.October 14th (Friday)
Passport Pals @ 10:00am - Join Mrs. Birch to learn about another country - short film, story & activity. Please register online starting 10/1 so that we know how many will be attending.October 17th (Monday)
3-4 Book Club @ 4:00pm. Kids in grades 3 & 4 - Join us as we discuss Pure Dead Magic by Debi Gliori – a perfect book for the season! We will also start our next chapter book. Books & snacks will be available at the meeting. Please contact Mrs. Birch if interested.October 18th (Tuesday)
Camp Half-Blood Workshop @ 7:00pm - Grades 3-5: Calling all demi-gods and Percy Jackson fans! Come on a journey into the world of Greek Mythology at this Camp Half Blood Workshop. Discover which Greek God you are aligned with, listen to myths, create a Percy Jackson inspired project and more! WT residents only – please register online starting 10/11.October 19th (Wednesday)
Afternoon Story Time @ 4:00pm – All ages. Join us for stories of the season & more. No registration required.October 20th (Thursday)
Comic/Manga Art @ 6:00pm – grades 3-5. Learn to draw and create Comic/ Manga characters with Maximo. WT residents please register online starting 10/13.October 21st (Friday)
Halloween Bingo @ 4:00pm – ages 5 and up, no registration required. Everyone is a winner!October 24th(Monday)
Book Buzz Book @ 4:00pm – * NOW for grades 5-8. Join us to discuss The Old Willis Place by Mary Downing Hahn. Snacks available. Pick up a book at the library. For more info contact Mrs. Birch.October 24th(Monday)
Piccirrillo Sciencetelling presents: Potions! @ 7:00pm – ages 5 and up - Join us as we learn about the concept of matter, its three states and how to change it from one to another by telling the tale of a building called Doolittle. Discover the secrets of this hidden laboratory, perform narrow escapes, witness surprising discoveries, and reveal an unbelievable ending. With screaming quarters, jets of gas to taste, popping potions, incredible showers of smoke-filled bubbles, and buckets of fog, discover how all of this is created by the two *coolest* things in the world... Dry Ice and Imagination! WT residents, please register online starting 10/17.October 26th (Wednesday)
Kids Kraft @ 4:00pm – Kids in grades K-2, join us for a fun Halloween craft! Please register online starting 10/19.October 27th (Thursday)
Chess Club @ 7:00pm. All ages welcome – must be able to play. Play for prizes. Bring a board just in case – no registration required.Pianist/Composer Matthew Fishteyn Concert
Matthew Fishteyn is a multi-talented performer. An award-winning composer, pianist, and guitarist, Fishteyn seamlessly switches from jazz to rock'n roll and transforms his musical performance into a more personal and interactive experience. His repertoire in both composing and performing make a program that is not to be missed!
Come and enjoy this performance of incredible sounds and flying fingers.
Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org or sign up under Adult Activities for this program!
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