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See what's happening at your library! April 12 - 28, 2021
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"Grab & Go" = "Personalized Picks" We have changed the name of our "Grab & Go" service to "Personalized Picks. Need to find your next great read, watch, or listen? Answer a few questions, and we'll match you with titles we think you'll love. Once you've been notified items have arrived, you can visit a branch to pickup your items.
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Virtual Tai Chi for Arthritis & Balance Monday, April 12, 19 & 26, 11:00 am Thursday, April 15 & 22, 9:00 amVirtual Program/Registration RequiredOpen to Warren County residents, ages 60+. Tai Chi will bring you the benefits of balance, improved overall mobility, stress reduction, and improved sleep. Brought to you through a partnership with the Warren County Division of Aging & Disability Services.
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Planet Earth Experiments Monday, April 12, 4:00 pmVirtual Program/Registration RequiredScience Action Club activates the citizen scientist in every curious kid. Designed by a world-class museum and scientific research institute, SAC activities include real-world STEM and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark innovation. This four-week workshop is part of our Cloud Quest. We'll learn to measure the wind by building an anemometer, design structures with energy efficiency in mind, follow the water cycle from drain to rain and explore how volcanos can affect the weather. Ages 8-13.
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Virtual Meditation ClassTuesday, April 13, 20 & 27 11:00 am Virtual Program/Registration RequiredOpen to Warren County residents, ages 60+. Join Liz Stroppa, registered & certified therapeutic yoga instructor, for our virtual guided meditation series to help restore your balance during these difficult times. Begin to lower your blood pressure & increase your confidence through the continued practice of meditation. This class is for beginners - no need to be an experienced meditator! Brought to you through a partnership with the Warren County Division of Aging & Disability Services.
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Virtual Zumba Class Tuesday, April 13, 20 & 27, 1:00 pm Virtual Program/Registration RequiredOpen to Warren County residents, ages 60+. Zumba can improve range of motion, and posture. Brought to you through a partnership with the Warren County Division of Aging and Disability Services
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Virtual Storytime with Miss LinaTuesday, April 13, 20 & 27 1:30 pm Virtual Program/Registration RequiredJoin Miss Lina on Zoom for stories and a craft every Tuesday in April. Registration with an email address is required in order to receive the Zoom link. If registering more than one child please use the group function and indicate the number of children you are registering. Please indicate at which branch you want to pick up your program packet. April 13 - In the rain / April 20 - Trees / April 27 - Feathered Friends
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Pokémon & More Tuesday, April 13, 3:30 pm Virtual Program/Registration RequiredFor children and teens. Join us to discuss Pokémon, Mario, Harry Potter, and other fandoms! Talk about the latest episodes, show off your newest collector item, or discuss strategies for winning video games.
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Virtual Chair Yoga Classes For Seniors Wednesday, April 14, 21 & 28 9:00 am Virtual Program/Registration RequiredOpen to Warren County residents, ages 60+. Chair yoga is an excellent way for older adults to loosen and stretch muscles, reduce stress and improve circulation. Brought to you through a partnership with the Warren County Division of Aging & Disability Services
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Making a Good Impressionism Wednesday, April 14, 7:00 pm Virtual Program/Registration RequiredFor 13+. How do you paint a passing perception? See how French Impressionist painters, rebelling against an ancient state system of art training, created new images quivering with energy and emotion through art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Princeton University Art Museum, and the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers.
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Anime Club Thursday, April 15, 4:00 pm Virtual Program/Registration RequiredFor ages 12+. This month we will be discussing The Promised Neverland (TV-14, 2019). Please register in order to receive the Zoom meeting link and information on how to watch.
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Pests and Disease in the Garden Friday, April 16, 11:00 am Virtual Program/Registration RequiredVegetable gardeners of all experience levels will have to deal with pests and disease on their plants at one point or another. Join this virtual presentation to learn about several common problem diseases and insects in our area and how to prevent and remediate them. Presented by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County.
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Five Wishes with the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Friday, April 16, 2:00 pm Virtual Program/Registration RequiredLearn about Five Wishes from the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. Five Wishes is an easy-to use legal advance directive document written in everyday language. It helps all adults, regardless of age or health, to consider and document how they want to be cared for at the end of life.
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.Among Us Friday, April 16 & 23, 3:30 pm Virtual Program/Registration RequiredFor ages 8+. Beware! There is an imposter on the spaceship bent on eliminating all the other crewmates. Figure out who is being sus with other local players. Among Us is free to download from your app store.
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Handwriting historian Terry Antoniewicz covers some high-profile cases using handwriting specimens of killers to show their behaviors with some stunning outcomes of situations that may surprise history buffs.
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Whimsical Upcycled Owls with 4-H Wednesday, April 21, 3:00 pm Virtual Program/Registration RequiredJoin Michelle Teitsma, Warren County 4-H Program Associate, to create fun, whimsical owls using upcycled cans, jar lids, and other recycled household objects! This program is designed for youth in 3rd grade and up, but younger youth are welcome with parental supervision as we will be using hot glue and pliers. Materials required are listed on registration page.
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Costuming Shakespeare Wednesday, April 21, 7:00 pm Virtual Program/Registration RequiredFor ages 12+. All the world's a stage... and all the players have to get dressed! This 90-minute online class will explore the "costume clues" that William Shakespeare gives us about what some of his most famous characters would wear. We will also discuss famous iterations of those characters throughout the years. No need to be familiar with The Bard - this class is all about creative thinking!
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Finding Peace in Chaotic Times Monday, April 26, 6:30 pm Virtual Program/Registration RequiredWhat do we do when the world turns upside down? Life is filled with chaos, some of which we cause ourselves and some which we have done nothing personally to attract in our lives. Motivational speaker Constance Hallinan Lagan will help you understand the process of moving safely and securely through chaos.
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Plant-Forward Cooking with Thirsty Radish Tuesday, April 27, 7:00 pm Virtual Program/Registration RequiredPlant-forward dishes are vibrant and delicious, and they can nourish us in many ways. With this versatile and sustainable approach to food, you don't necessarily have to exclude meat, but rather allow plants to take center stage. In this class you will learn to incorporate more vegetables, beans, fruits, whole grains, and other plants into your meals through satisfying recipes, methods of preparation, and practical lifestyle strategies.
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Tech Session Digital Apps Wednesday, April 28, 11:00 am Virtual Program/Registration RequiredAre you into great music and movies? Learn how to access this and more with our digital apps! This session will offer assistance in searching for, locating and placing holds on exciting new music and movies... all in one place!
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Mad Scientist's Club presents Dinosaur 'Egg'speriment Wednesday, April 28, 6:00 pm Virtual Program/Registration RequiredWelcome to another meeting of the Mad Scientist's Club. We are going to make our very own dinosaur eggs and hatch them. Join Miss Erin on Zoom as we conduct our 'egg'speriment together. Please register and then you can arrange to pick up your supply bag a week prior to the meeting.
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Women in Jazz Lecture & Performance Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 pm Virtual Program/Registration RequiredJoin Galen Abdur-Razzaq from Flute Juice Productions for "Women in Jazz - Lecture & Performance". Galen is an extraordinary flutist with an extensive performance career. He is also a riveting speaker with encyclopedic knowledge on the history of jazz and the Civil Rights Movement. Galen studied at Berklee College of Music and holds a Master's Degree in Education and Performing Arts from Rutgers University, New Jersey.
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Print-from-homeNeed to print something? We can help! Send your documents to our print-from-home service and then visit one of our branches to get your prints. (B&W - 10 cents/page Color - 25 cents/page) Use our library app (library info & service / print from home) or our website to access the service. Members can use the print release station in one of our branches or get prints through curbside pickup. Non-members can use the service with a guest account and use the print release station in a branch. Don't forget to bring your library card number or guest account information when using the print release station and check when the library is open. Questions? Call our library hotline: 908-818-1280
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Library Hours Visit our Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch (Blairstown), Headquarters Branch (Belvidere) and Southwest Branch (Stewartsville) Monday & Thursday 1 pm - 8 pm Wednesday & Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 9 am -3 pm Northeast Branch - Closed for repairs. Monday - Saturday
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