The monthly newsletter of The Free Public Library of

Monroe Township

Monday—Thursday

11 AM—9 PM

Friday & Saturday

12 PM—5 PM

Closed on Saturdays in July & August

1-856-629-1212

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Reference Desk ext. 206

Children's Reference

Desk ext. 204

Teen and Youth Services ext. 208

Administration ext. 203

Veteran’s Day

Friday, November 11th

Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday, November 24th

Friday, November 25th

Saturday, November 26th

Your Library is Stuffed With Thanksgiving Ideas The Holidays are fast approaching. There is

so much to do, so much running around. Let

the library ease some of that stress for you.

We have a number of books to help you

plan an enjoyable Thanksgiving Holiday.

Is this you first time cooking

Thanksgiving dinner? Check out “How To

Cook A Turkey Dinner and all the Other

Trimmings” from the editors and

contributors of Fine Cooking or

“Thanksgiving 101” by Rick Rodgers.

Do you want a traditional Thanksgiving dinner but don’t know where to

start? “Pleasures of Colonial Cooking” or “Thanksgiving Dinner” might be

the right books for you.

Struggling to figure out the right vegetarian meal for the holiday?

“Vegetarian Times Complete Thanksgiving Cookbook” has it covered with

several recipes for everything from appetizers to desserts.

Do you want to be able to relax with your guests? “Happy Holidays from

the Diva of Do-Ahead” will show you how to do just that.

Kids can get involved and have fun too. Find inspiration in “Holiday Food

Fun” with recipes like “Tuxedo Turkey” and “Indian Caramel Corn.”

Beyond cookbooks we have several books on entertaining, table settings,

and even napkin folding.

Not cooking this year? Brush up on your history with “Mayflower” by

Nathaniel Philbrick. Or escape into a story like “Thanksgiving” by Janet

Evanovich.

No one wants to cook? Peter’s Diner, Geets Diner, Taylor’s, Adelphia

Restaurant, Villari’s Lakeside and Highlander Pub & Grill at Scotland Run

Golf Club are all open on Thanksgiving.

Remember to express your gratitude by sharing

with those less fortunate. Next time you come into

the Library to use a computer, borrow a book, or

attend an event bring a non-perishable food item.

We will bring all donated items to the Monroe

Township Food Pantry to be distributed to those in

need in our community.

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Help the Animals at the Gloucester County Animal Shelter The library is collecting items for the Gloucester County Animal Shelter.

Wish List

Cleaning Supplies

Anti-bacterial hand soap (any type)

Spray bottles (160z-22oz)

Bleach, Laundry detergent—HE only please

Powdered Dishwasher detergent

Food Items

Canned cat food with pull tops

Guinea pig, hamster, ferret, gerbil and iguana food

Dog and cat treats

Wild bird seed

Grooming

Nail clippers for cats and dogs

Animal Supplies

Hard rubber dog toys

Creamy peanut butter

Plastic balls and catnip toys

Naturalized sterilized bones

Miscellaneous

Disposable lint brushes

Old towels and blankets

Newspapers

Heating pads

Paper towels, Paper plates 6” round

Blue pens, Sticky note pads

AA and 9 volt batteries

Duct tape

Clear gallon size zipper bags

Frontline, Advantage for dogs and cats

Petsmart Gift Cards.

Just drop off your donations at the library.

Also, if you have a dog house you no longer use, please

contact us The Gloucester County Animal Shelter at

1-856-881-2828

Free Flu Shot

Monday, November 21st

1:30-3:00 PM

Gloucester County residents can come to the library for their

flu shot this year. Just sign up at the circulation desk and

bring proof of residency.

Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade The first Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia was held

in 1920 making it the longest running Thanksgiving Parade

in the country. Celebrating its 92nd year this year’s parade

will begin at 8:30 AM on Thanksgiving Day. Starting at

20th Street and JFK Boulvard and ending at the steps of the

Philadelphia Art Museum the parade will usher in the

Holiday season with floats, marching bands, musicians,

actors and actresses, local personalities, children’s

characters and of course Santa Claus.

Catch the parade in person or on channel 6 ABC and start

your holiday season off on the right foot.

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Blood Drive

On the third Thursday of every month the American Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive

in the Library Meeting Room. The date this month is Thursday, November 17, from 2:00-7:30

PM. For an appointment please call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Independent Film Screening Monday, November 28

6:30 PM

Lost And Found In Mexico 2007

53 minutes

No registration is required

LOST and FOUND in MEXICO

explores the question: What lies on the other side of the

American dream? This quirky documentary explores the lives

of Americans who chose to leave their hard-working,

successful, and fast-paced lives to live in San Miguel de

Allende, Mexico, where leisurely conversations take place in

the main square, burros walk the streets, and people find their

hearts engaged in living once again.

Must be at least 18 years old.

The Bookmarks

Tuesday, November 29

7:00 PM

The Postmistress

By Sarah Blake

No registration is required.

The stories of a small Cape Cod

postmistress and an American

radio reporter stationed in London

collide on the eve of the United

States entrance into World War II,

a meeting that is shaped by a broken promise to deliver a

letter. (Publisher summary)

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Music Tuesday, November 1st 7-8:30 PM

This fall the lectures will focus on “Four late romantics

and their followers.” November’s topic is “Ives’ Worlds

Collide”

This series is presented free to the public on the first

Tuesday of every month by the

Bay-Atlantic Symphony and the Monroe Township

Library.

No registration is required.

A Tea Seminar: Drink to Your Health This program includes a lecture on the history, culture and health

benefits of tea and reviews current recommendations for tea drinking. Four different types of tea will be discussed:

black, green, white and oolong. Tea and light refreshments will be served.

This free program is open to the public. Please call 856-629-1212 x 4 to register.

Parent/Child

Book Discussion Thursday, November 10

7PM

In honor of the upcoming release of “Cabin

Fever,” the sixth book in the “Diary of a Wimpy

Kid” series we’ll have pizza and talk about the

books, what goes on in them, and where you

think Greg will end up next. We’ll also take a

shot at creating our own diary.

Sign up by Wednesday November 9th.

Children ages 8 and up are welcome with their

parents.

Thanksgiving Turkey Craft Saturday, November 12

2PM

Ages 3 and up are welcome to join us and make

adorable pinecone turkeys and listen to some

Thanksgiving stories.

Lego Night Wednesday, November 16

7PM

We provide the Legos you provide the

imagination. Ages 4 and up are welcome.

Please sign up for all children programs by

stopping by the Children’s Desk at the Library or

calling 629-1212 ext.204

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Read Review and Win! Teens ages 13-19 can enter our monthly raffle for

gift cards to itunes, Target, and a Barnes & Noble

Nook. Just read a book, write a short review

(anywhere from 100-400 words) and put it in our

big red raffle box in the teen section of our

library. The more you read the more you can win.

Teen Advisory board Tuesday November 22, 5PM

Do you want to have a say in what events the

library has and what books it puts on the shelves?

Join the Teen Advisory Board. We’ll meet every

month to listen to your ideas. And yes, there will

be pizza!

After School Homework Hour Mondays through Thursdays 3:00pm to

4:00pm in the Technology Lab The Technology Lab is a closed door computer

classroom that will allow students to work quietly

together on homework assignments. You will

need to sign up for this privilege and adhere to

our code of conduct.

Questions about

any of our teen

programs? Stop

by the reference

desk or email

monroeteens@gmail.com