New Year, New Beginnings. - The Free Public Library of Monroe

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New Year, New Beginnings.
Happy New Year to all our valued Library Patrons! With the closing of 2012 we bid
farewell to our Director Beth Lillie and welcome 2013 and a new Library Director
Manuel Paredes.
Monday—Thursday
11 AM—9 PM
Friday & Saturday
12 PM—5 PM
Closed on Saturdays in July & August
The library will be closed on
December 31st & January 1st
For New Year’s
&
January 21st
For Martin Luther King Day
1-856-629-1212
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Circulation Desk
ext. 210 or 211
Reference Desk
ext. 206
Children's Reference
Desk
ext. 204
Teen and Youth Services
ext. 208
Administration
ext. 203
Manny is a long-time resident of Monroe Township but joins the staff having served
as Director of the Cherry Hill Public Library for the past decade.
He replaces Beth Lillie who has been at the Library for 25 years, first as Children‟s
Librarian and, most recently, as Director. Beth is looking forward to her retirement
and to spending time with her grandchildren.
Manny is looking forward to
meeting Library patrons
and to a long and happy
association with his „Home‟
Library.
We are pleased to welcome
the New Year and Manny,
our new Director!
Coffee: Should it be Your Mug of Choice?
Wednesday, January 9th
7:00 PM
To drink or not to drink, that is the question when
it comes to coffee. Often given a bad rap, coffee
has undergone intense research and the findings
may change the way you look at your morning
mug. Learn about the research and how to make
that perfect cup.
Presented by Luanne Hughes of the Rutgers
Cooperative Extension as part of an educational
series called Functional Food for Life. This program is free and open to the public.
Please call 856-629-1212 to register.
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, January 17th, from
2:00-7:30 PM. For an appointment please call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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The Bookworms Book Club
Thursday, January 3rd
1PM
Gone Girl
By Gillian Flynn
When a beautiful woman goes missing on her fifth wedding anniversary, her diary reveals
hidden turmoil in her marriage. Her husband, desperate to clear himself of suspicion,
realizes that something more disturbing than murder may have occurred. As the cops close
in, every couple in town is soon wondering how well they know the one that they love. With
his twin sister, Margo, at his side Nick stands by his innocence. Trouble is, if Nick didn’t do
it, where is that beautiful wife? And what was in that silvery gift box hidden in the back of
her bedroom closet?
Free Film Screenings
El Mariachi
Monday, January 14th
6:30 PM
1992 Fiction
A film about a wandering mariachi musician who is mistaken for a killer. El Mariachi is full of non-stop
action, bursting with shoot-outs and thrilling chase scenes! One of the most successful indie films ever
made. A discussion led by Patti Duskee will follow the screening. This program is free and open to
Adults 18 and older. No registration is required.
Bookmarks Book Club
January 29th
7PM
The Buddha in the Attic
By Julie Otsuka
Set in the Early 1900s, The Buddha in the Attic uses a
collective voice to tell the stories of Japanese mail order brides and their new lives in America.
For a complete list of the 2013 book selections visit the Reference Desk or the Circulation Desk.
Join our popular computer series for seniors!
Beginner Classes
Advanced Classes
February 4th—March 6th
Mondays and Wednesdays
12:00pm—1:30pm
Learn how to:
February 5th—March 7th
Tuesdays and Thursdays
12:00pm—1:30pm
Students who have successfully completed the beginner classes at Monroe Township Library are invited to sign up for our Advanced Classes where we
will build upon the core competencies taught in the
beginner’s series.
1. Use a computer mouse and keyboard
2. Use Windows XP to start programs
3. Access websites and search the world wide web using
Google
Registration is required and space is limited. Call 856-629-1212 ext 206 or sign up at the Reference Desk.
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Marshmallow Madness
Saturday, January 5th, 2PM
As the song says, “in the winter it‟s a marshmallow world.” Ages 4 and up are welcome
to come to the Library to build anything that comes to mind out of marshmallows, toothpicks, candy and other stuff! After we‟re done our creations (which you can take home
or eat on the spot) we‟ll listen to some wintery stories.
Signups required. Please sign up by Thursday, January 3rd. Call 629-1212 ext 204.
Lego Night
Wednesday, January 16th, 7PM
Ages 4 and up welcome to build with Legos we provide. Sign up required. Call
629-1212 ext. 204.
Winnie the Pooh Tea Party
Saturday, January 19th, 2PM
To Celebrate the birthday of A.A. Milne, ages 4 and up are invited to enjoy iced tea,
cookies, some Pooh stories, and a Disney Pooh cartoon. You‟re also welcome to bring
a stuffed animal of Pooh or one of his friends if you want to. Sign ups are required.
Call 629-1212 ext 204.
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Thursday, January 24th 6:30 PM
Ages 8 and up are invited to bring all their Yu-Gi-Oh cards and materials and
play against each other! Sign ups are required. Call 629-1212 ext 204.
Cozy up with us for our eight-week winter storytime! It begins Wednesday, January 23rd and runs
until March 14th. The schedule is:
3-4 year olds: Wednesday 11:10 AM
4-6 year olds: Wednesdays 1:30 PM
18-36 months old: Thursdays 11:30 AM
We‟ll enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and films. No signups are required--just show up for your
age group‟s time slot. The 18-36 month group MUST have an adult in the Story Room with them at
all times. Adult attendance at other age groups is optional. Older/younger siblings welcome at all
times. Hope to see you there!
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Ages 13-19
Craft & Cookies
Monday, January 14th, 6PM
Protect your cell phone with a sturdy custom made duct tape holder!
Ages 13-19 sign up required monroeteens@gmail.com, 856-629-1212 ext 206.
Book Talks
Saturday February 23rd, 1PM
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
You’ll get copies of new releases before everyone else and have access to a whole new batch of awesome reads! So sign up and get
your copy of the book at our circulation desk. After you read it, we’ll meet to eat pizza and food inspired by the book, take a trivia quiz,
chat about the book and make predictions about what will happen next in the series.
Sign up
required, email monroeteens@gmail.com or 856-629-1212 ext 206.
Monday Night Teen Writers Group
Monday, January 28th 7PM-8:30PM
Bring your latest poetry or short stories. Drink coffee, participate in our writing prompts and challenges, share
your work and give feedback to others. Ages 13-19 sign up required monroeteens@gmail.com, 856-629-1212
ext 206.
SAT Practice test
Saturday, January 12th 12:30-4PM
The library provides access to a FREE full-featured online course that helps students prepare for the SAT test. Join other teens in our
Technology Lab and take a FREE practice exam that will give you an assessment of what areas to work on. You’ll leave knowing how to
log back into the course to complete practice problems and additional full length practice tests.
Sign up is required 856-629-1212 ext 208 or monroeteens@gmail.com. Please bring your up-to-date library card and a calculator.
Teen Movie Night
Parents should make the determination as to whether or not they want their teen to come to a film event. Bring a pillow and wear your
pjs if you'd like. We’ll have snacks from the movies, play some trivia games and sit on our comfy yellow seats! Ages 13 – 19, no sign up
required
Tuesday, January 8th, 6pm: The Avengers (PG-13)
When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international
peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of
disaster. That team includes superheroes Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hawkeye and The Hulk
Monthly Writing Contests
Enter the Library’s monthly writing contests to win prizes!
January: Futuristic Stories
Celebrate the new year with a story that takes place in the future. Your future could be in 2 years, 20 years, 2,000 years, whatever you
want! The story can take place on this planet or any other.
February: Romance
It’s that time of year! Write a romance story but remember that romance doesn’t have to be mushy-gushy! Maybe your character realizes
they love their best friend? Maybe it’s a story about first love?
Questions and submissions can be sent to monroeteens@gmail.com