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Headquarters Branch (HQ) 2 Shotwell Drive

Belvidere 908-475-6322

Catherine Dickson

Hofman Branch (CDH) 4 Lambert Road

Blairstown 908-362-8335

Southwest Branch (SW)

404 County Route 519

Phillipsburg

908-689-7922

Northeast Branch (NE) 40 Route 46 West

Hackettstown 908-813-3858

Hours Mon-Thu 9:00 am-9:00 pm

Fri. 9:00 am-6:00 pm Sat. 10:00 am-4:00 pm

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Notes:

Please welcome Amy Anderson, a new Student Assistant at the Headquarters Branch.

With much sadness, we bid our final farewell to Janet Davis who passed away in May.

Janet was a much loved employee here at the Warren County Library for over 23 years.

June 2019 Volume 10, Issue 6

Want to join the

Warren County Library?

Visit our website at

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Connect/Online Library Card

Registration to see if you qualify

for a free membership.

“A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program

The library has programs planned to keep your children busy and

reading all summer. Children who join the summer reading pro-

gram keep their minds active and enter school in the fall ready to

learn and succeed.

Young members can bring their reading log to the library each week

to read for prizes. Members of all ages can sign up for our fun pro-

grams and activities planned throughout the summer for all ages.

Music, magic shows, informative animal programs, movies, STEM

activities, and crafts are all part of the fun, and there’s bound to be

more! Check our calendar of events often to see what’s coming.

The summer reading program is for all members, infant through adult. Registration begins

June 24th at all library locations, and continues through August 17th. Find details here:

https://warrenlib.org/node/5557#.XN7dkiBKgr8

TOUCH-A-TRUCK

Take a seat in a police car and turn on the siren, hop in a

big rig, learn how the electric

company reaches those power lines

or how a garbage truck crushes that

trash at our annual Touch-A-Truck

event on Saturday, June 15, from 11 am-1

pm in the parking lot of library Headquarters

on Rt. 519. Don't forget to stop

inside to take a chance on a

numbered edition of the book

"Dale Earnhardt: Determined"

https://warrenlib.org/node/5557#.XN7dkiBKgr8

Headquarters Branch—White Township

Coffee Filter Peonies

6/3 2:00 PM

Back by popular demand! If you missed the

first class, here's another chance to join us

transforming coffee filters into Spring Peo-

nies! Please register.

Knit and Crochet with Gerrie

6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2 3:00 PM

Join our adult knit and crochet group. All

skill levels from beginners, intermediate and

advanced welcome. Complete a started pro-

ject or begin a new one. Learn, teach or just

enjoy needle art's for fun and community.

The Writers' Group of Belvidere

6/5, 7/3 6:30 PM

Please join us the first Wednesday of every

month for the Writers' Group of Belvidere

meeting. All levels of writing experience

and all genres are welcome. This is a won-

derful opportunity to share your work as a

writer and to get feedback. Bring something

to read or just come and listen if you like.

You must be 18+ to attend. Registration is

required.

Classic Movie Matinee:

An Affair To Remember

6/6 1:30 PM

Nickie Ferrante and Terry McKay meet on

an ocean liner and fall deeply in love.

Though each is engaged to someone else,

they agree to meet six months later at the

Empire State Building if they still feel the

same way about each other. But a tragic

accident prevents their rendezvous, and the

lovers' future takes an emotional and uncer-

tain turn.

Adulting 101: Finances

6/6 7:00 PM

Join us for the third part of our 6-Part Series,

ADULTING 101, where basic life skills will

be introduced to older teenagers and those

individuals who are new to adulthood.

Natalia Tadros, Financial Representative

with over 16 years of experience and certifi-

cations in Life Producer, Series 6, Series 63,

and Debt Solution, will present on the basic,

yet critical, financial tasks that are important

to financial success in adulthood such as:

creating a budget, writing a check, and bal-

ancing a checking account/check book.

*Registration Required*

Mahjongg @ the Library!

6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/26, 7/3 1:00 PM

Learn to play this interesting and challeng-

ing game in our beautiful program room.

Bring a friend! 18yrs + Adults only Please

register.

Adulting 101: Basic First Aid

6/10 6:00 PM

Join us for the fourth part of our 6-Part Se-

ries, Adulting 101, where basic life skills

will be introduced to older teenagers and

those individuals who are new to adulthood.

Sam Nunes, a Belvidere EMT, will present

on basic first aid skills such as how to treat

burns and blisters, ways to stop bleeding,

best ways to remove and treat a splinter,

what you can do for that bee sting, and very

important....when it is time to call 911!


Meeting of the Friends of the Warren Co.

Library Headquarters

6/13 6:30 PM

As the Library's support group, the Friends

do everything from raising funds to helping

sponsor programs. Join them as they discuss

their current fundraising plans. All are wel-

come!

Adulting 101: Sewing

6/18 6:30 PM

Join us for the fifth part of our 6-part series,

Adulting 101, where basic life skills will be

introduced to older teenagers and those indi-

viduals who are new to adulthood. In Sew-

ing 101, learn basic and handy sewing skills

such as how to thread a needle, sewing on a

button, repairing a tear in a seam and one

not in a seam, and how to sew a simple hem.


Headquarters Literary Club

6/20 2:00 PM

Program Closed - The Evening Book Club,

4th Wednesday of each month, is open.

Home Detox Challenge Part 2

6/24 3:30 PM

In the second part of a three part series we

will learn how to detoxify your kitchen and

home. We will work on bringing the beauti-

ful shine of a clean surface to your home

with simple, chemical free ingredients. We

will be going room by room and learning

recipes for cleaners. From cleaning your

counter top, to produce wash, and even how

to get a streak free clean on your television.

Please register.

Adulting 101: Resumes

6/24 6:00 PM

Join us for the sixth part of our 6-Part Series,

Adulting 101, where basic life skills will be

introduced to older teenagers and those indi-

viduals who are new to adulthood. One of

THE most essential parts of the job search

process and what gets you that crucial inter-

view, the resume! Learn how to write one

that stands out and gets you noticed by em-

ployers! *Registration Required*

All Ages, Teens, Tweens, Kids

Touch-A-Truck

6/15 11:00 AM

Take a seat in a police car and turn on the

siren, hop in a big rig, learn how the electric

company reaches those power lines or how a

garbage truck crushes that trash at our annu-

al Touch-A-Truck event from 11 am-1 pm

on Saturday, June 15, in the parking lot of

library Headquarters on Rt. 519. Don't for-

get to stop inside to take a chance on a col-

lectible, authentic, numbered edition of the

book "Dale Earnhardt: Determined" by Ben

Blake and Benny Phillips. No Registration

Extraterrestrial Totes

7/1 2:30 PM

Kick off summer reading and beach days

with a custom created extraterrestrial galaxy

tote bag. Perfect for hauling home your li-

brary discoveries, to take your stuff to the

ocean. You'll have the best bag in all of time

or space! All materials, snacks and entertain-

ment provided! Registration required.

Family Movie Night-How To Train Your

Dragon The Hidden World

6/12 6:30 PM

In the final installment of the how To Train

Your Dragon trilogy, the inhabitants of Berk

are now proficient dragon riders and fight-

ers, having lived with their dragons for six

years. Hiccup is now the village chief with

power and prestige, though he still looks to

Astrid and his friends for advice. However,

when dragon trafficker Grimmel targets the

citizens of Berk, he forces them to make

heartfelt decisions they never thought they

would as they join forces to beat this new-

found foe. Rated PG No Registration

Aliens: Escape from Earth with

The Science Tellers

6/27 2:00 PM

During a midnight meteor shower, some-

thing mysterious falls from the sky toward

Earth — but it's not a shooting star. Two

kids venture out to investigate and soon find

themselves mixed up with a family of visi-

tors from another planet! Trapped by a crazy

space scientist, they must risk everything to

rescue the aliens and get them back to their

ship — before it's too late! Throughout the

intergalactic story, volunteers from the audi-

ence will get to discover the unbelievable

world of science through experiments and

demonstrations with chemical reactions,

polymers, pressure, inertia, energy, explo-

sions and so much more! Don't miss this

action-packed and educational alien adven-

ture. It's totally out of this world! Please

register all children and adults that will at-

tend.

Knit Wits

6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2 9:00 AM

The Knit Wits meet on Tuesday mornings to

crochet, knit and chat while creating various

items to be donated to different community

organizations.

Creating a Backyard Habitat

6/4 6:30 PM

Join Cheryl Stratham, from Quiet Valley

Living Historical Farm, as she guides us in

creating a habitat that's good for the local

ecosystem. For adults. Co-sponsored by the

North Warren Garden Club.

Tech Tutor - CDH

6/3 3:00 PM

6/5, 6/6, 6/18, 6/20 11:00 AM

6/12 7:00 PM

6/13 4:00 PM

6/13, 6/17 4:30 PM

6/24 12:00 PM

Need help with a new tablet or smart phone?

Maybe you want to be better at browsing the

web? The friendly staff of the CDH Branch

are here to help! In one-on-one sessions,

we'll help you answer your tech questions.

Sessions are 30 minutes long, and we ask

you register for only one slot per month.

Adult Artists

6/12, 6/19, 6/26 10:00 AM

Let the artist in you emerge! Come join other

budding artists and learn techniques in water

color, pastel and other mediums.

PM Literature Club

6/12 7:00 PM

Possessing encyclopedia-like intelligence,

unusual zookeeper's son Pi Patel sets sail for

America, but when the ship sinks, he escapes

on a life boat and is lost at sea with a dwin-

dling number of animals until only he and a

hungry Bengal tiger remain. Sail along on

this month's incredible journey when we

discuss Life of Pi.

Caring for the Caregiver

6/14 2:00 PM

Caregiving is a thoughtful and selfless role.

Even the most experienced and loving care-

givers need assistance. Join us for an educa-

tional presentation to learn about caregiving

tips, including how to manage stress that's

often associated with caregiving, and re-

sources for caregivers in need. Presented by

the Visiting Nurse Association. Please regis-

ter.

Water Color Workshop

with Toni Chaplin

6/14, 6/21 9:30 AM

Join artist Toni Chaplin as she shares her

techniques during this popular water color

workshop. You must bring your own sup-

plies to class; call Toni at 973-729-7080 for a

list of things you need to get started. $25 due

at arrival to class (checks preferred).

AM Literature Club

6/17 10:00 AM

We'll put the kettle on as we discuss this

month's selection, The Tea Girl of Hum-

mingbird Lane by Lisa See. This thrilling

novel explores the lives of a Chinese woman

Headquarters Branch—White Township

Summer Reading Crafts Glow in the Dark

Constellations

6/28 12:00 PM

This first summer reading craft is all about

stars. We will be making glow in the dark

constellations that you can hang in your

room. You can check out books and learn

more about the constellations. Sign up re-

quired as there is limited space.

Kids Plus Knit and Crochet Club

6/28 2:00 PM

Kids Plus Knit and Crochet Club meets once

a week for 7 consecutive weeks. Children

aged 8 years and up with an adult. Bring a

size 8 or 9 knitting needle, or a size I crochet

hook. Also bring a skein of light colored

yarn of a medium weight. Learn a new craft

or improve your skills by learning a new

stitch. Please register.

Story Time Summer Picnic Days

Down By the Sea

7/2 12:30 PM

It's Week Two of Summer Picnic Days. This

week our craft is "Down by the Sea Sun

Catchers". Don't forget to bring your lunch,

we'll supply juice. I wonder what we have

for dessert? Please register.

Maker Camp - Design an Alien

7/3 4:30 PM

Design an Alien -- Cosplay and science com-

bine in this fun activity. Imagine what kind

of crazy traits you'd have if you lived on a

different planet and then create a costume

based on your ideas! Ages 5+. Children un-

der the age of 9 must have an adult with

them. Please register all participants.

Preschoolers

Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along

6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2 10:00 AM

A short program for babies and toddlers.

We'll sing, bounce, clap, and share a story

or two. After the program, stay for a half-

hour of playtime. Registration required.

2-Year-Old Storytime

6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2 11:00 AM

Stories, rhymes, and a craft for 2-year-olds

and an adult caregiver. Registration required.

Preschool Story Time Fun with Shapes

6/4 1:30 PM

Story Time is for preschool children, and

features a variety of crafts, games and a spe-

cial party or two. There are always stories,

stories, stories. Registration required.

Preschool Story time Monkey Business

6/18 1:30 PM




stories, stories. Sign up and don't miss the

fun. This week is full of monkey business!

Story Time Fathers Day Craft

6/11 1:30 PM

Story time is for preschool children, and



stories, stories. Sign up and join the fun!

Story Time Preschool Fun with Shapes

6/7 10:30 AM

Story Time is for preschool children and

features a variety of crafts, games, and a

special party or two. There are always sto-

ries, stories, stories. Sign up and don't miss

the fun!

Story Time Preschool Fathers Day Crafts

6/14 10:30 AM

Story time features a variety of crafts, games

and a special party or two. Most of all sto-

ries, stories, stories. Sign up and don't miss

the fun!

Story Time Preschool Fun

Monkey Business

6/21 10:30 AM




stories, stories. This week is full of Monkey

Business. Sign up and join the Fun!

Story Time Summer Picnic Days Marble

Painting the Moon

6/25 12:30 PM

It's the start of Story Time's Summer Picnic

Days! Bring your lunch, we will supply a

drink and a dessert. This week we will be

marble painting the moon. Registration is

required as seating is limited.

Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch—Blairstown

and the out-of-wedlock child she abandoned

who was adopted by an American couple.

This is a powerful story about a family sepa-

rated by circumstances, culture, and distance,

that paints an unforgettable portrait of a little

known region of China and its people, and

celebrates the bond that connects mothers and

daughters. Start your day off with an inter-

esting read and some thought provoking dis-

cussions. All book-lovers are invited to at-

tend!

Adult Pinterest Craft

6/19 7:00 PM

Morgan will be choosing another popular

craft idea from Pinterest and the library will

supply everything that you need. This month

we will be making a Marbled Trinket/Ring

Dish! Adults 18+. Please register.

Adult Jeopardy

6/20 7:00 PM

Come test your trivia knowledge on a wide

variety of topics when the Library presents its

own version of Jeopardy. Registration re-

quired. Ages 18 and up.

Upcycled Collage Art with Laura Shabazz

6/22 12:00 PM

Artist Laura Shabazz will lead you through a

two hour collage workshop, during which

you'll rip and glue your way to a unique art

piece. Immerse yourself in your favorite col-

ors and create the piece you want to make.

For adults. Please register.

Taking Control of Your Finances

6/26 7:00 PM

Are you the person responsible for the family

or individual finances? The financial world

can be intimidating...especially if it's a sud-

den or a new responsibility. We will guide

you on using smart money management tech-

niques and teach you to plan for your future.

Whether you're a recent college graduate, a

person enjoying retirement, or saving for

your child's education, you'll receive valuable

information and develop skills that will ena-

ble you to be more comfortable in your role.

Please register.

Paint the Night—Acrylic Pour for Teens

6/26 2:00 PM

Teens and tweens! Join us for a messy and

unique art class. We'll try out the Acrylic

Pour method, making a space themed paint-

ing. This is super messy, so dress according-

ly. Please register.


Teen Sand Art

6/27 2:30 PM

Join us for a fun and quick space craft! We

will be using sand and a sticker template to

make alien and space themed artwork. For

ages 12-18. Please register.

Summer Reading Kickoff Extravaganza

6/28 2:00 PM

Summer is here and the library is the place to

be! Join us for 90 minutes of face painting,

balloon animals, music, a cotton candy ma-

chine, giant lawn games, and more! If it rains,

we'll move the party inside. For all ages.

Lizard Guys

7/2 2:00 PM

The Lizard Guys are back, and they're bring-

ing all their slithery, slimy, super cool friends

with them! During this funny and informa-

tive show, you'll be introduced to a variety of

lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs and bugs. For

all ages. Registration required.

Read To A Pup!

6/1 11:00 AM

Sign up to read to a pet for 10 minutes. They

love to listen to stories! Call the library to

reserve your 10 minute spot. Pet visits are

made possible by Creature Comfort - pet

therapy for children - building connections

through animal visitation, one cold nose at a

time.

Bookmania! 2nd Grade Book Club

6/5 4:15 PM

While on their way to Weatherama Amuse-

ment Park to attend the Wild Weather Show,

Ms. Frizzle and her class get a first-hand

lesson in the forces of nature as they fly di-

rectly into the heart of a powerful tornado.

Get ready for a whirlwind of excitement as

the Magic School Bus and the Bookmania

reading group take on a tornado in this

month's read, Twister Trouble by Ann

Schreiber. Read, meet new friends and talk

about a good book. There will also be fun

book related activities. The Club meets for an

hour once per month. Ages 7-9. Please regis-

ter.

Quick Craft: Descendants - Ages 7-12

6/7 4:00 PM

Get ready for the final Disney's Descendants

movie out this summer with a craft! We'll

make a rotten to the core mirror and a fash-

ionable purse. Registration required.

Family Film - How To Train Your Drag-

on: The Hidden World

6/15 11:00 AM

When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn't the

only Night Fury, he must seek "The Hidden

World", a secret Dragon Utopia before a

hired tyrant named Grimmel finds it first.

Rated PG, 104 Minutes. We'll supply the

popcorn!

Kid Sand Art

6/27 1:00 PM

Join us for a fun and quick space themed

craft! We will be using sand and a sticker

template to make alien and space themed

artwork. Parents, please stick around as your

child may require additional help. For ages

5-11. Please register.

Maker Camp—Design an Alien

7/1 4:00 PM

Design an Alien -- Cosplay and science com-

bine in this fun activity. Imagine what kind

of crazy traits you'd have if you lived on a

different planet and then create a costume

based on your ideas! Ages 5+. Children un-

der the age of 9 must have an adult with

them. Please register all participants. Regis-

tration required.

Preschoolers

Storytime with Miss Morgan

6/6, 6/27 11:00 AM

Bring your preschooler to the library for a fun

storytime with Miss Morgan! We'll read sto-

ries followed by activities that promote early

literacy and motor skills. Younger siblings

are welcome to join. Please register.

Mommy and Me Storytime

6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 11:00 AM

Mommy and Me Storytime for babies and

toddlers is an interactive storytime for very

young children and a caregiver, lasting about

15 minutes. The program uses rhyme and

repetition to build language and literacy

skills.

A Universe of Sounds w/Learn Listen Play

6/29 11:00 AM

Explore the sounds of space using unique

instruments and sound processors! Using a

voice box vocoder and microphone, kids will

change their voice to sound like aliens and

creatures from beyond. We'll also make mu-

sic using a theremin, an instrument that can

be played without any physical contact.

Please register all children attending. For

ages 1-8.

Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch—Blairstown (continued)

Makerspace Office Hours SW 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 11:00 AM SW 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 1:00 PM SW 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 7:00 PM The Makerspace @ Southwest is open! What will you create? This time is intended for independent work, experimentation and asking questions. Please note, no formal classes or programs are offered in the Makerspace at this time. If you would like to use a specific piece of equipment, please let us know in advance by sending an email to [email protected]. Please note that the Makerspace is not childproofed for young children. Parents are responsible for their child's safety. The Makerspace Coordinator and library staff reserve the right to limit or restrict access to the Makerspace and its equipment as deemed appropriate or to protect the safety of our patrons.

Coding Club - Kids SW Kids 6/3 10:00 AM SW Teens & Adults 6/6 4:00 PM The Makerspace is open for those looking for opportunities to learn coding. Whether you're exploring Scratch, Python, Javascript, HTML and CSS, or another language, we'll help point you in the right direction. Not sure where to start? We can help. Ages 5+. Children must be comfortable with a com-puter and mouse or have the assistance of a caregiver. Registration re-quired.

Lego Builders SW 6/4, 6/25 10:00 AM Open-ended discovery as we build with Legos and more. For the safety of our patrons, children must be over 5 years of age. Parents welcome. Regis-tration required.

Storytelling with Scratch SW 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 5:00 PM SW 6/27 2:00 PM Do you have a story to tell? The Google CS First Storytelling class is your chance to bring your stories to life on the computer and share them with others. Develop characters and dialogue, build intriguing plots, and use com-puter-generated effects to add excitement, mystery, and interactivity to your stories. In this class, you'll combine classic elements of storytelling, like characterization, premise, dialogue, and setting, with computer program-ming. Your audience won't just read these stories – they'll experience them.

Ages 9-14. Registration required. Laptops are provided. Students may want to bring headphones to enjoy video content. We ask students to plan to attend weekly. Classes are at 5 pm until Summer Reading begins. At that time classes will take place at 2 pm. Classes will continue until August. Please visit https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/go/ to create your account for this class so that you can track your progress and get additional resources. Use class code 6F44FR.

Friday STEAM: Blinky Bugs SW 6/7 4:30 PM Combine crafts and circuits to make light up bugs. There will be lots of room for creativity as we learn about the basics of electricity then put our knowledge to work as we craft insects, spiders, butterflies and whatever else we can imagine. Ages 5+. Children under the age of 9 much have an adult present. Registration required.

Design Lab SW 6/10 10:00 AM SW 6/13 4:00 PM The Design Lab is open. Whether you're into 3D printing, digital cutting, cosplay, video creation, woodworking or crafting with cardboard, this is the place to meet and work on your ideas. Our resident maker will be there to lend a hand. Please bring any materials you may need. We suggest that you send an email at least 24 hours in advance to [email protected] if you will need to use Makerspace equipment or tools so that we can ensure we have items available. Ages 5+. Children under 9 must have a caretaker at all times. If using Makerspace equipment you will be asked to sign a safety waiver. Registration is required.

Little Makers SW 6/11 10:00 AM Join us for a special time just for our preschool and early elementary mak-ers! We'll pull out all the building toys and get creative. Ages 2+. Parents welcome. Registration required.

Friday STEAM: Leather Stamped Key Chains SW 6/14 4:30 PM Make a great gift for Father's Day! We'll learn leather stamp techniques to customize a simple leather keychain. Use additional inks, markets, beads

Volume 10, Issue 6 Maker Space Insert Page 1 June 2019

S.T.E.A.M and Maker Activities

JUNE S.T.E.A.M Activities

In June we kick off our Maker Camp programs for the summer. Hosted at each branch throughout the summer, Maker Camp is for kids interested in DIY, making, creating, crafting, hacking, tinkering, and discovery. Maker Camp gives campers the opportunity to explore, make and share their creativity. It gives young makers the chance to design in a way that merges the traditional and tech-nological. This year we are featuring a space and sci-fi theme with aliens, astronauts, UFOs and much more! Each camp session will feature a variety of hands-on activities that use crafts to teach STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) ideas. Mak-er Camp is for patrons ages 5+. For safety, children under the age of 9 must have an adult with them. Check the calendar for spe-cific times and locations.

Warren County Library

and more to decorate your gift. Ages 5+. Children under the age of 9 must have an adult with them. Registration required.

Craftaholics - Kids SW Kids 6/17 10:00 AM SW Teens & Adults 6/20 4:00 PM Are you a crafter who's looking for a nice big space to work? We have just the place! Join us in the Makerspace to work on your fiber and fabric arts, scrapbooking, paper arts, painting, jewelry making and more. We have basic supplies available. We suggest you bring materials to work with. If you will need equipment, we suggest that you email [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance to make arrangements. We have items like a sewing machine, several di cutters, hand tools, knitting needles, and crochet hooks, etc. Ages 5+. Children under 9 must have a caregiver. You may be asked to sign a safety waiver. Registration required.

Gadgets for Grown Ups SW 6/18 10:00 AM Come to the Makerspace for some adults-only time. Learn new skills. Work on your own projects. Ask questions about technology, coding, computers, electronics, crafts, and more! Great for retirees or grandparents looking to learn something new. Bring a friend! Ages 18+. Registration required.

Friday STEAM: Lego Marble Runs SW 6/21 4:30 PM Use everyone's favorite building toy, Legos, we'll make tall and twisty marble runs. A great engineering challenge and fun to share with friends. Ages 5+. Children under the age of 9 must have an adult with them. Registration re-quired.

Fix It Meet Up SW 6/22 1:00 PM Need to sew on a button or hem some pants? Did a clasp break on your fa-vorite necklace? Maybe you need help fixing the wiring on an appliance? At the Fix It Meet Up we plan to match broken items with folks that can help with the repair. Why throw it out when you can fix it up? We'll also have a variety of donated broken items for kids to take apart and explore. Registra-tion required. All ages. Children under 10 must have an adult guardian. You may be asked to sign a safety waiver. Volunteers needed! Got a skill to share? Email [email protected] for information. Please note that we cannot guarantee that volunteers will be able to fix your item. By bringing your item to Fix It Cafe you acknowledge that neither the volunteers not the library are liable for any loss that may result from advice or instructions con-cerning repairs, for the loss of items handed over for repair, for indirect or consequential loss or for any other kind of loss resulting from work per-

formed in the Fix It Meet Up. Please note, whenever possible, the owner of the item will be expected to do the repair work, so that they can learn for the future.

Hobby Electronics SW Kids 6/24 10:00 AM SW Teens & Adults 6/27 4:00 PM Interested in circuits, microcontrollers, electronics, and robotics? Come to the Makerspace to work on your projects and meet others. Our resident maker will be there to answer questions, point you towards resources and lend a helping hand. The Makerspace has sample materials available for us including an Arduino Uno, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, laptops, soldering irons, breadboard, basic electronics components, etc. You should plan to bring additional materials as needed. If you plan to use the Makerspace equip-ment, we suggest you email [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance. Ages 8+. You may be asked to sign a safety waiver. Registration is required.

Maker Camp: Design an Alien SW 6/24 4:00 PM NE 6/25 4:30 PM CDH 7/1 4:00 PM HQ 7/3 4:30 PM Join us for Maker Camp -- a chance for you to explore, make and share your creativity! Week 1 is Design an Alien. Cosplay and science combine in this fun activity. Imagine what kind of crazy traits you'd have if you lived on a different planet and then create a costume based on your ideas! Ages 5+. Children under the age of 9 must have an adult with them. Please register all participants. Registration required.

Friday STEAM: Paper Rockets SW 6/28 4:30 PM Learn to make a paper rocket and use an air launcher to send it flying 100s of feet. Customize your design and prototype to make the best possible rocket. Ages 5+. Children under the age of 9 must have an adult. Registration required.

A Universe of Sounds w/Learn Listen Play CDH 6/29 11:00 AM Explore the sounds of space using unique instruments and sound proces-sors! Using a voice box vocoder and microphone, kids will change their voice to sound like aliens and creatures from beyond. We'll also make music using a theremin, an instrument that can be played without any physical contact. Please register all children attending. For ages 1-8.

Headquarters Branch (HQ) Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch (CDH) Northeast Branch (NE) Southwest Branch (SW)

2 Shotwell Drive, Belvidere 908-475-6322

4 Lambert Road, Blairstown 908-362-8335

40 Route 46 West, Hackettstown 908-813-3858

404 Route 519, Stewartsville 908-689-7922


Volume 10, Issue 6 Maker Space Insert Page 2 June 2019

Please note that a Warren County Library card may be required for registration. Check the calendar for details. If you have ideas for programs, would like to volunteer, or have tools to donate, contact Sandra at: [email protected].

Northeast Branch—Independence Township Page 5

Korean Cooking Demonstration

6/1 12:00 PM

The Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Pro-

ject, a non-profit organization that is dedicat-

ed to raising awareness of Korean history and

culture, will be doing a Korean Cooking

Demonstration! Find out about the amazing

health benefits of Korean food while you

enjoy a full meal on a traditional Korean

table setting with Bangjja (bronze table

ware), including dessert. The demo dishes

are Kimchi Salad, Rice with Mixed Vegeta-

bles (Bibimbap), Soy Sauce, and Honey Mar-

inated Beef (Bulgogi), & Braised Soybean

Curd (Dubu Jorim). After the demonstration,

the full Korean traditional meal will be

served. Participants will receive a recipe

book to take home and books on Korean

history and culture will be available for free.

Registration is required.

Mahjongg

6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1 10:00 AM

Join a great group of people and play Mah-

jongg. Games from beginner to advanced.

Beginners welcome!

Friends Meeting

6/3, 7/1 7:00 PM

Become an advocate for your library by join-

ing a group of volunteers who meet once a

month to discuss fund-raising and program-

ming for the library. Bring your ideas!

Quilting Snails

6/4, 7/2 5:30 PM

The Quilting Snails is a club dedicated to

machine quilting. Beginners, intermediate,

and experienced are all welcome! Please

bring your own machine to the meeting. This

club will be meeting monthly. Registration

required.

Elder Abuse Program

6/6 10:00 AM

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis

Center (DASACC) of Warren County is

proud to be offering new programming aimed

at ending elder abuse in our community. In

this program you will learn the scope of the

problem, how to identify signs of abuse, and

how to prevent it. We are also able to provide

counseling to anyone impacted by violence

free of charge. Registration is required.

Crafty Ladies

6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 1:30 PM

If you like to knit or crochet, or would like to

learn, join our crafty ladies!

Mail Fraud Presentation

6/7 10:00 AM

Greg Botti from the United States Postal

Service will provide valuable information

about mail fraud, scams, and how to protect

yourself. Registration is required.

EXTRA 1104 Rockport Train Wreck

screening and discussion

6/8 1:00 PM

Filmmaker John General will at the Northeast

Branch for a free screening of 'EXTRA

1104,' the story of the Rockport Train wreck.

Q & A after the screening.

Adult Craft

6/18 10:30 AM

For 18+. Join Miss Jody in making a seasonal

craft, all materials provided. Registration is

required.

Bookworms

6/19 1:30 PM

Join our monthly book club. We will be read-

ing Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton.

Book Friends

6/19 6:30 PM

Come and enjoy a lively cafe style book club

for discussion and light refreshments. We

will be reading Today Will Be Different by

Maria Semple.


Pokémon Club: Movie Showing!

6/5 6:00 PM

For all ages. Kick off summer by watching

Pokémon: The First Movie (rated G, run time

102 minutes, 1999)! Popcorn will be provid-

ed. Please feel free to bring your Pokémon

trading cards and handheld gaming devices.

Registration is required.

Science Tellers -Aliens Escape from Earth

6/29 1:30 PM

During a midnight meteor shower, something

mysterious falls from the sky toward Earth

— but it's not a shooting star. Two kids ven-

ture out to investigate and soon find them-

selves mixed up with a family of visitors

from another planet! Trapped by a crazy

space scientist, the kids must risk everything

to rescue the aliens and help them... Escape

from Earth! Throughout this amazing inter-

galactic story, we use science experiments to

bring the story to life! In the second part of

the show, we go "behind the scenes" of the

special effects and recreate the science exper-

iments with the help of volunteers from the

audience. Don't miss this action-packed and

educational alien adventure. It's totally out of

this world! Our program content addresses

Next Generation Science Standards PS1 &

PS2.

Pokémon Club: Mt. Moon

7/3 6:30 PM

For all ages. Join Miss Christina W. for

Pokémon club. Feel free to bring your cards

and handheld gaming devices. This month

learn all about space Pokémon as we create

our own moon stones straight from Mt.

Moon! Registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons

6/1, 6/15, 6/29 12:30 PM

For ages 14+. Learn to play Dungeons &

Dragons 5e with no preparation or experience

needed! Registration is required.

Origami Club

6/12 6:30 PM

Join Cylvia Ultz and learn origami! All ages

are welcome to join this creative club. Young

children must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration required.

Rainbow Jar Tween Craft

6/14 4:30 PM

For ages 8-17. Create your own personal

rainbow by using paint and cotton balls. Reg-

istration is required.

Radical Rocketeers

6/1 10:00 AM

Radical Rocketeers meets the first Saturday

of every month from 10 am to 12 pm. All

ages welcome! Great individual or family

activity. The program starts with a short busi-

ness meeting and then moves into the fun

part of rocket building. Basic supplies are

provided or you may bring your own. Chil-

dren must be accompanied by an adult. Reg-

istration required.

Maker Monday

6/3, 7/1 4:30 PM

More information to be announced.

Outer Space Cape

6/21 4:30 PM

For ages 3-8. Get ready for a "Universe of

Stories" by decorating your own cape with

outer space symbols like planets, rocket

ships, stars, and aliens! Then, take your pic-

ture against our planetary background! Reg-

istration is required.

Preschoolers

Sensory Storytime

6/5 10:30 AM

Join Miss. Lindsay and Mr. Adam for this

fun sensory storytime once a month. This

month we will be going outside and playing

with bubbles! Please register online or at the

branch.

Little Explorer Story Time

6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 10:30 AM

Bring your child to the library for a fun sto-

rytime with Miss. Lindsay and Karen H! We

will explore different stories and make a

themed craft each week.

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Southwest Branch — Greenwich Township

What's Stopping You? Examine Your

Mind to Live Your Best Life

6/1 1:30 PM

What thoughts keep you from experiencing

joy in your life, relationships and work?

What fears keep you from compassionate,

decisive action? What beliefs stop you from

seeing the abundance of options that are

available to you? In this workshop you'll

IDENTIFY and shift your outworn beliefs;

MEET old fears that keep you stuck; RE-

SOLVE relationship challenges; and

TRANSFORM into your own wise and

clearest self. Led by Dawn Speth White, this

workshop is based on The Work of Byron

Katie. The Work is a simple process of re-

maining alert to and questioning stressful

thoughts. It is a simple, powerful, and effec-

tive meditation practice. Join us for this re-

storative workshop on June 1st!

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Balance

(Ages 60+)

6/6, 6/13, 6/20 9:00 AM

Do you want to feel better, move better, and

improve your balance? In partnering with

the Division of Aging and Disability Ser-

vices in Warren County and Stan Cohen,

certified trainer, we are offering Tai Chi for

Arthritis and Balance. Why Tai Chi? Tai

Chi will bring you the benefits of balance,

improved overall mobility, stress reduction,

and improved sleep. It is a gentle way to

exercise and to maintain your health. This

class series will run January 3 till June 20th,

on Thursdays from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.

Open to Warren County residents, ages 60+.

Please bring proof of age and address (such

as a driver's license). Come give it a try and

join in the movement! Registration required.

Creative Bird Photography with Nature

Photographer Ray Hennessy

6/8 1:00 PM

Join us for the amazing photography of Ray

Hennessy as he speaks to us about "Creative

Bird Photography". Ray will speak about

capturing more than just a basic portrait of

birds. He will also discuss some of the meth-

ods he will use to get creative and think crea-

tively with bird photography. Come out and

see the amazing photography Ray has creat-

ed. Registration Required.

Creatively Concise Short Story Club

6/12, 6/26 7:00 PM

Join us as we delve into the work of art that

is the diminutive cousin of the novel - the

short story. We'll explore stories by Tessa

Hadley, Alice Munro, Stephen King and

Amy Tan to name a few. Short stories are

available on the events board at the South-

west Branch.

Gadgets for Grown Ups

6/18 10:00 AM

Come to the Makerspace for some adults-

only time. Learn new skills. Work on your

own projects. Ask questions about technolo-

gy, coding, computers, electronics, crafts,

and more! Great for retirees or grandparents

looking to learn something new. Bring a

friend! Ages 18+. Registration required.

The Page Turners

6/18 1:30 PM

This month the book club is excited to re-

view Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.

The Page Turners meet every 3rd Tuesday of

the month. If you are interested in joining,

please email [email protected]

Evening Readers

6/19 7:00 PM

This month the book club is excited to re-

view Still Life by Louise Penny. The Even-

ing Readers meet every 3rd Wednesday of

the month. If you are interested in joining,

please email [email protected]

Fix It Meet Up

6/22 1:00 PM

Need to sew on a button or hem some pants?

Did a clasp break on your favorite necklace?

Maybe you need help fixing the wiring on an

appliance? At the Fix It Meet Up we plan to

match broken items with folks that can help

with the repair. Why throw it out when you

can fix it up? We'll also have a variety of

donated broken items for kids to take apart

and explore. Registration required. All ages.

Children under 10 must have an adult guardi-

an. You may be asked to sign a safety waiv-

The Friends of the Northeast Branch are looking for vendors for an in-

door flea market/garage/craft sale to be held on Saturday, September

21st at The Independence Fire House in Great Meadows. Fee is $25.00

for a table, or two tables for $40.00. For more information, please con-

tact Kathi Waldstein at: 908-269-5287 or [email protected].

Southwest Branch — Greenwich Township (continued) Page 7

er. Volunteers needed! Got a skill to share?

Email [email protected] for infor-

mation. Please note that we cannot guaran-

tee that volunteers will be able to fix your

item. By bringing your item to Fix It Cafe

you acknowledge that neither the volunteers

not the library are liable for any loss that

may result from advice or instructions con-

cerning repairs, for the loss of items handed

over for repair, for indirect or consequential

loss or for any other kind of loss resulting

from work performed in the Fix It Meet Up.

Please note, whenever possible, the owner

of the item will be expected to do the repair

work, so that they can learn for the future.


Makerspace Office Hours

6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 11:00 AM

6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 1:00 PM

6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 7:00 PM

The Makerspace @ Southwest is open!

What will you create? This time is intended

for independent work, experimentation and

asking questions. Please note, no formal

classes or programs are offered in the Mak-

erspace at this time. If you would like to use

a specific piece of equipment, please let us

know in advance by sending an email to

[email protected]. Please note that

the Makerspace is not childproofed for

young children. Parents are responsible for

their child's safety. The Makerspace Coor-

dinator and library staff reserve the right to

limit or restrict access to the Makerspace

and its equipment as deemed appropriate or

to protect the safety of our patrons.

Knifty Knitters

6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 1:30 PM

Knitting is so knifty! Join us and socialize

while making cool things! All are welcome.

Chess Club

6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 5:00 PM

Learn the game of Chess and challenge

your peers. Ages 6 & up Registration re-

quired

Crochet Corner

6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 1:30 PM

Come to our little corner and enter the won-

derful world of crochet! Share and learn -

all are welcome!

Good Ol' Summertime Tea

6/6 5:00 PM

Celebrate the coming summer months with

a cup o' tea!

Monday Night Movie

6/24 6:00 PM

We kick off our Summer Reading Program

with a showing of October Sky. The 1950s

space race inspires four West Virginia teens

to begin creating their own rockets in the

hopes of getting out of their coal-mining

town. Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris

Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen, William

Lee Scott Movie is rated PG. Registration

required

Book Bingo

6/25 6:00 PM

Join us for a few free games of Bingo at the

library. This event is for all ages, adults

too! There will be free prizes too! * All

children who participate will leave with a

small prize.

Super Fun Bubble Time: Currier's Magi-

cal Mania

6/26 6:30 PM

In this show, children and adults get to

enjoy a color rainbow of bubbles in all

shapes and sizes! Enjoy music, bubbleolo-

gy, games and comedy. Our bubbleologist

will start with the tiniest bubble and pro-

gress to the gigantic bubble, he will impress

all with his ability to blow bubbles inside of

bubbles, create bubble chains and end with

his greatest masterpiece -- a child in a bub-

ble! An all ages event, registration is re-

quired.

Famous Fakes & Forgeries

6/29 1:00 PM

Join us for this hands -on program where

YOU are the autograph detective. Interna-

tional autograph & manuscript expert Brian

Kathenes will walk you through an exciting

afternoon of intrigue and investigation.

You'll hold and inspect original manu-

scripts, and use the tools forensic experts

use to determine the authenticity of rare

documents and historic letters. Abraham

Lincoln, Babe Ruth, Lord Byron, Neil Arm-

strong, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Dr.

Seuss, Beverly Cleary may be the subject of

your investigation. Brian will share some of

his fascinating stories as you participate in

this lively, interactive afternoon of fun and

discovery. Brian Kathenes was an expert

witness in the Nixon Watergate Papers

case. He provides his autograph expertise

for the FBI, US Marshal Service, US Cus-

toms & Border Protection, Homeland Secu-

rity Investigations. His appraisal clients

include NASA Astronauts, Grammy Award

Winners and Nobel Prize Recipients. **For

adults and children ages 10 and up.

Mighty Superhero Monday

7/1 12:00 AM

Wear your favorite superhero costume to

the library!!

Out of this World Superhero Masks

7/1 2:00 PM

Come to the library dressed as your favorite

superhero and make a superhero mask. All

ages. Registration required for each partici-

pant.

Monday Night Movie

7/1 6:00 PM

Join us for this Monday Matinee of Guardi-

ans of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Set to the all-new

sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2,

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" continues

the team's adventures as they unravel the

mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage.

Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave

Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel.

Movie is rated PG-13. Registration re-

quired.

Coding Club—Teens & Adults

6/6 4:00 PM

The Makerspace is open for those looking

for opportunities to learn coding. Whether

you're exploring Scratch, Python, Javas-

cript, HTML and CSS, or another language,

we'll help point you in the right direction.

Not sure where to start? We can help. Ages

5+. Children must be comfortable with a

computer and mouse or have the assistance

of a caregiver. Registration required.

Design Lab

6/10 10:00 AM

The Design Lab is open. Whether you're

into 3D printing, digital cutting, cosplay,

video creation, woodworking or crafting

with cardboard, this is the place to meet and

work on your ideas. Our resident maker will

be there to lend a hand. Please bring any

materials you may need. We suggest that

you send an email at least 24 hours in ad-

vance to [email protected] if you will

need to use Makerspace equipment or tools

so that we can ensure we have items availa-

ble. Ages 5+. Children under 9 must have a

caretaker at all times. If using Makerspace

equipment you will be asked to sign a safe-

ty waiver. Registration is required.

Summer of Magic: An Introductory

Course to Magic: The Gathering

6/13, 6/20, 6/27 3:00 PM

Attention newly sparked planeswalkers of

the Multiverse: Are you unsure on how to

hone your newly discovered spellslinging

skills? If so, please join us in our very first

introductory class to Wizards of the Coast's

trading card game Magic: The Gathering! This

first launch session of this five-unit course

will cover the basics, such as card types, me-

chanics, and overall gameplay, using the Core

Set 2019 Welcome Decks. You will get to

battle with new individuals and seasoned tu-

tors, and make some new friends along the

way. Seasoned planeswalkers are welcome to

join and help! Ages 13 and up. Registration is

required.

Design Lab

6/13 4:00 PM

The Design Lab is open. Whether you're into

3D printing, digital cutting, cosplay, video

creation, woodworking or crafting with card-

board, this is the place to meet and work on

your ideas. Our resident maker will be there to

lend a hand. Please bring any materials you

may need. We suggest that you send an email

at least 24 hours in advance to srob-

[email protected] if you will need to use

Makerspace equipment or tools so that we can

ensure we have items available. Ages 5+.

Children under 9 must have a caretaker at all

times. If using Makerspace equipment you

will be asked to sign a safety waiver. Registra-

tion is required.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

6/19 3:00 PM

Earn volunteer hours by helping us out at the

library this summer! We need your assistance

with craft prep and programs, including our

brand new Reading Buddies and Teen Tech

programs. Ages 12-17, must have a library

card to register. Registration required.

Craftaholics—

6/17 Kids 10:00 AM

6/20 Teens & Adults 4:00 PM

Are you a crafter who's looking for a nice big

space to work? We have just the place! Join us

in the Makerspace to work on your fiber and

fabric arts, scrapbooking, paper arts, painting,

jewelry making and more. We have basic

supplies available. We suggest you bring

materials to work with. If you will need

equipment, we suggest that you email srob-

[email protected] at least 24 hours in ad-

vance to make arrangements. We have items

like a sewing machine, several di cutters, hand

tools, knitting needles, and crochet hooks, etc.

Ages 5+. Children under 9 must have a care-

giver. You may be asked to sign a safety waiv-

er. Registration required.

Hobby Electronics

6/24 Kids 10:00 AM

6/27 Teens & Adults 4:00 PM

Interested in circuits, microcontrollers, elec-

tronics, and robotics? Come to the Mak-

erspace to work on your projects and meet

others. Our resident maker will be there to

answer questions, point you towards resources

and lend a helping hand. The Makerspace has

sample materials available for us including an

Arduino Uno, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, lap-

tops, soldering irons, breadboard, basic elec-

tronics components, etc. You should plan to

bring additional materials as needed. If you

plan to use the Makerspace equipment, we

suggest you email [email protected] at

least 24 hours in advance. Ages 8+. You may

be asked to sign a safety waiver. Registration

is required.

Teen Craft: Flip-Flop Wreath

6/28 2:00 PM

Summer's here! Create a bright and cheery

flip-flop wreath to celebrate the season. Ages

12-17. Registration required.

Coding Club—Kids

6/3 10:00 AM

The Makerspace is open for those looking for

opportunities to learn coding. Whether you're

exploring Scratch, Python, Javascript, HTML

and CSS, or another language, we'll help point

you in the right direction. Not sure where to

start? We can help. Ages 5+. Children must

be comfortable with a computer and mouse or

have the assistance of a caregiver. Registration

required.

Lego Builders

6/4, 6/25 10:00 AM

Open-ended discovery as we build with Legos

and more. For the safety of our patrons, chil-

dren must be over 5 years of age. Parents wel-

come. Registration required.

Storytelling with Scratch

6/6, 6/13, 6/20 5:00 PM

6/27 2:00 PM

Do you have a story to tell? The Google CS

First Storytelling class is your chance to bring

your stories to life on the computer and share

them with others. Develop characters and

dialogue, build intriguing plots, and use com-

puter-generated effects to add excitement,

mystery, and interactivity to your stories. In

this class, you'll combine classic elements of

storytelling, like characterization, premise,

dialogue, and setting, with computer program-

ming. Your audience won't just read these

stories – they'll experience them. Ages 9-14.

Registration required. Laptops are provided.

Students may want to bring headphones to

enjoy video content. We ask students to plan

to attend weekly. Classes are at 5 pm until

Summer Reading begins. at that time classes

will take place at 2 pm. Classes will continue

until August. Please visit

https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/go/ to create

your account for this class so that you can

track your progress and get additional re-

sources. Use class code 6F44FR.

Friday STEAM: Blinky Bugs

6/7 4:30 PM

Combine crafts and circuits to make light up

bugs. There will be lots of room for creativity

as we learn about the basics of electricity then

put our knowledge to work as we craft insects,

spiders, butterflies and whatever else we can

imagine. Ages 5+. Children under the age of 9

much have an adult present. Registration re-

quired.

Drawing with Daddy

6/8 10:00 AM

Create a keepsake coloring project with Dad-

dy. Make your own comic strip featuring your

Dad! Ages 5+. Space is limited, registration

is required. Each participant must register.

Read to a Therapy Pup

6/11, 6/14, 6/25 4:00 PM

Choose a book from our collection and read to

Certified Therapy pup for 5-10 minutes.

Registration required.

Friday STEAM:

Leather Stamped Key Chains

6/14 4:30 PM

Make a great gift for Father's Day! We'll learn

leather stamp techniques to customize a sim-

ple leather keychain. Use additional inks, mar-

kets, beads and more to decorate your gift.

Ages 5+. Children under the age of 9 must

have an adult with them. Registration re-

quired.

Friday STEAM: Lego Marble Runs

6/21 4:30 PM

Use everyone's favorite building toy, Legos,

we'll make tall and twisty marble runs. A great

engineering challenge and fun to share with

friends. Ages 5+. Children under the age of 9

must have an adult with them. Registration

required.

Maker Camp: Design an Alien

6/24 4:00 PM

Join us for Maker Camp -- a chance for you to

explore, make and share your creativity! Week

1 is Design an Alien. Cosplay and science

combine in this fun activity. Imagine what

kind of crazy traits you'd have if you lived on

a different planet and then create a costume

based on your ideas! Ages 5+. Children under

the age of 9 must have an adult with them.

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https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/go

Please register all participants. Registration

required.

Pop Tart Pillows

6/27 10:00 AM

Design your mini pop tart pillow to decorate

your room. Ages 10 and up. Registration

required. Space is limited.

Friday STEAM: Paper Rockets

6/28 4:30 PM

Learn to make a paper rocket and use an air

launcher to send it flying 100s of feet. Cus-

tomize your design and prototype to make

the best possible rocket. Ages 5+. Children

under the age of 9 must have an adult. Regis-

tration required.

DIY Ice Cream

7/2 2:00 PM

July 21st, 2019 is National Ice Cream day

and what better way to celebrate than eating

ice cream! Join us to learn how to make your

own ice cream, add toppings and then eat it!

Ages 6-12. Registration required.

DIY Ice Cream

7/2 3:00 PM

July 21st, 2019 is National Ice Cream day

and what better way to celebrate than eating

ice cream! Join us to learn how to make your

own ice cream, add toppings and then eat it!

Ages 6-12. Registration required.

Preschoolers

Tiny Tots Tuesday

6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2 10:00 AM

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Ages

0-2. Registration required

Pre-School Storytime

6/5, 6/12 10:00 AM

Join us for storytime and a craft in our Meet-

ing Room. For ages 3-5 years. Younger sib-

lings are welcome to attend. Registration

required.

Pre School Storytime

6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 1:00 PM

Join us for storytime and a craft in our meet-

ing room. For ages 3-5. Registration re-

quired.

Little Makers

6/11 10:00 AM

Join us for a special time just for our pre-

school and early elementary makers! We'll

pull out all the building toys and get creative.

Ages 2+. Parents welcome. Registration re-

quired.

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Blairstown

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Frelinghuysen

Greenwich

Hardwick

Harmony

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Independence

Knowlton

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Mansfield

Oxford

Pohatcong

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Administration Offices

2 Shotwell Drive

Belvidere, NJ

07823

Phone: 908-475-6322

Maureen Baker Wilkinson Director

Meeting of the Warren County Library Commission

June 27, 2019 at 5:30 pm

Conference Room Northeast Branch 40 US Highway 46

Hackettstown, NJ 07840

JOB SEEKING ASSISTANCE AT THE BRANCHES Page 10

All Job Seeking Assistance programs are

facilitated by

NJ Career Connections Library Staff.

Headquarters Branch

Book Club for Job Seekers: The Best

and Worse Ways to Look for Jobs

6/3 5:00 PM

At the meeting on 6/3/19, we'll be dis-

cussing Chapter 3: The Best and Worse Ways to Look for Jobs, from the book,

What Color is Your Parachute?, A

Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers (2019 Edition) by

Richard N. Bolles. Discuss how to

incorporate his ideas into our job search. Please read the chapter prior to

the meeting. Please register.

Journaling for Job Seekers

6/10 5:00 PM

Journaling can add so much to your job

search strategy, including: integrating new ideas, increasing self-awareness &

self-confidence, & release stress. Join

other job seekers and use this hour-long session to do some journaling in a sup-

portive, relaxed space. Bring a notebook

to journal in. Please register.

Resume Review Session

6/17 6:00 PM

Bring 2 paper copies of your resume for a review. We will review your resume

with you and share ways to enhance it.

Please register for this one-on-one ses-

sion.

Job Seeking Assistance Session

6/18 2:00 PM

6/25 2:00 PM

Need help searching for a job? Filling

out an online job application? Writing a resume or cover letter? Not sure where

to start with your job search plan? We

can help. Please register for this one-on-

one session.

Adulting 101: Resumes

6/24 6:00 PM

Join us for the sixth part of our 6-Part

Series, Adulting 101, where basic life

skills will be introduced to older teenag-

ers and those individuals who are new

to adulthood. One of THE most essen-tial parts of the job search process and

what gets you that crucial interview, the

resume! Learn how to write one that stands out and gets you noticed by

employers! *Registration Required*

Job Seekers Networking

& Support Group

6/28 10:00 AM

Today's job market is not easy to navi-gate. Join us for an informal job seekers

networking/support group where you

can share your job search experiences and learn how to improve your job

seeking skills. Please register.

CDH Branch


6/5 1:00 PM

Bring 2 paper copies of your resume for

a review. Library staff with NJ Career Connections will review your resume

with you and share ways to enhance it. Please register for this one-on-one ses-

sion.


6/11 2:00 PM


out an online job application? Writing a resume or cover letter? Not sure where

to start with your job search plan? Are

you looking to present better on your next job interview? We can help you

with your specific job search challeng-

es. Please register for this one-on-one

session.

Q & A Session for Job Seekers

6/19 1:00 PM

Join other job seekers for this informal,

question-and-answer session for job

seekers. Bring your questions about the job search and get some answers.

Please register.

Northeast Branch


6/12 1:00 PM

Bring 2 paper copies of your resume for

a review. Library staff with NJ Career Connections will review your resume



sion.

Job Seekers Networking & Support

Group

6/21 3:00 PM

Today's job market is not easy to navi-gate. Join us for an informal job seekers

networking/support group where you

can share your job search experiences and learn how to improve your job

seeking skills. Get motivated and in-

spired. Please register.


6/26 1:00 PM

Need help searching for a job? Filling out an online job application? Writing a

resume or cover letter? Are you looking

to present better on your next job inter-view? We can help you with your spe-

cific job search challenges. Please regis-

ter for this one-on-one session.

Southwest Branch


6/6 1:00 PM


out an online job application? Writing a

resume or cover letter? Not sure where to start with your job search plan? We

can help you with your specific job

search challenges. Please register for

this one-on-one session.

How to Create a Compelling Cover

Letter: Workshop for Job Seekers

6/15 1:00 PM

You don't have to dread writing a cover

letter for that next job you apply for. At

this workshop, you'll learn how to cre-

ate a great cover letter. Please register.

Q & A Session for Job Seekers

6/20 2:00 PM

Join other job seekers for this informal,

question-and-answer session for job seekers. Bring your questions about the

job search and get some answers.

Please register.


6/27 11:00 AM

Bring 2 paper copies of your resume for a review. We will review your resume



sion.

Jersey Job Club Online Workshops for Job Seekers:

Webinar: The Right Career for You 6/4 11:00 AM

At this online webinar, we'll look at the four factors to consider when choosing a career, and review some online tools to help you

decide which career is best suited for you. This webinar is great to help you navigate the sometimes confusing and overwhelming process of deciding on a career path. Please register at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/2833361599126643201

Webinar: Master the Art of Networking: The Basics 6/7 11:00 AM

Networking is a great tool to cultivate productive relationships to look for a job and find employment. With about 70 percent of

jobs being obtained through networking, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you simply cannot dismiss networking if

you're looking for a job. Please register at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/1167613577697175554

Webinar: Volunteering: A Doorway to Employment 6/14 2:00 PM

Join us for this webinar Power Point presentation and learn how volunteering can get you a job. Find out about the benefits of volunteering. A great opportunity to learn new skills, network, and meet new people, all which is crucial to your job search.

Please register at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/8167479533653574658

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.

ON-LINE JOB SEEKING ASSISTANCE

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