Do you have extra cards that you would like to trade?  Please bring them to the library during our monthly trading event to swap cards and Poke'mon information.

There will also be space to be creative with Legos.

 Basic movement to music in a fun atmosphere is introduced to young children.  

This program is intended for the enjoyment of preschoolers.

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You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels, from Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Blubber. 

Everyone knows Judy Blume.

Her books have garnered her fans of all ages for decades and sold tens of millions of copies. But why were people so drawn to them? And why are we still talking about them now in the 21st century?

In The Genius of Judy, her remarkable story is revealed as never before, beginning with her as a mother of two searching for purpose outside of her home in 1960s suburban New Jersey. The books she wrote starred regular children with genuine thoughts and problems. But behind those deceptively simple tales, Blume explored the pillars of the growing women’s rights movement, in which girls and women were entitled to careers, bodily autonomy, fulfilling relationships, and even sexual pleasure. Blume wasn’t trying to be a revolutionary—she just wanted to tell honest stories—but in doing so, she created a cohesive, culture-altering vision of modern adolescence.

Blume’s bravery provoked backlash, making her the country’s most-banned author in the mid-1980s. Thankfully, her works withstood those culture wars and it’s no coincidence that Blume has resurfaced as a cultural touchstone now. Young girls are still cat-called, sex education curricula are getting dismissed as pornography, and entire shelves of libraries are being banned. As we face these challenges, it’s only natural we look to Blume, the grand dame of so-called dirty books. This is the story of how a housewife became a groundbreaking artist, and how generations of empowered fans are her legacy, today more than ever.

Program for High School Juniors: Creating a Compelling College Application this Summer

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We are offering this Zoom presentation to help high school juniors and their parents understand how to use the upcoming summer productively to create a compelling college application.

 

We will cover the college application process including current admissions trends, writing the personal statement essay and supplemental essays, teacher recommendations and how students can position themselves to increase their chances for admission. 

 

We’ll discuss how a student’s ability to express their insights, experiences and personal growth through their application essays are more important than ever before.

 

We will discuss application strategies including the advantages and disadvantages of early decision, early action and regular decision. We’ll review what factors students should consider in deciding whether or not to submit their standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) for test-optional colleges and universities. We’ll also discuss the different ways that students can be admitted to a particular school.

 

We’ll examine the holistic admissions review process, what admissions officers consider important when they review applicants, and how students can position themselves to develop a compelling narrative to increase their chances for admission.

 

We will also discuss the importance of community service, how it can provide an opportunity for personal growth and an opportunity to showcase a student’s character. Admissions officers place great emphasis on a student’s character and how the student has been able to give back and help others.

 

This program is a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on to make their college applications compelling.

 

The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com)

Grandpa Ralph or Miss Kathy will read a story and sing a song.

Young children along with their parents or caregivers can come to enjoy unstructured play and socialization.

 Basic movement to music in a fun atmosphere is introduced to young children.  

This program is intended for the enjoyment of preschoolers.

Grandpa Ralph or Miss Kathy will read a story and sing a song.

Young children along with their parents or caregivers can come to enjoy unstructured play and socialization.

Please register for a session - children can read independently, with siblings/friends or with parents/grandparents/caregivers.  The trained animals are provided by Creature Comfort Pet Therapy to foster confidence in reading for young readers.

Please register for a session - children can read independently, with siblings/friends or with parents/grandparents/caregivers.  The trained animals are provided by Creature Comfort Pet Therapy to foster confidence in reading for young readers.

Please register for a session - children can read independently, with siblings/friends or with parents/grandparents/caregivers.  The trained animals are provided by Creature Comfort Pet Therapy to foster confidence in reading for young readers.

Please register for a session - children can read independently, with siblings/friends or with parents/grandparents/caregivers.  The trained animals are provided by Creature Comfort Pet Therapy to foster confidence in reading for young readers.

 Basic movement to music in a fun atmosphere is introduced to young children.  

This program is intended for the enjoyment of preschoolers.

REGISTER

Extinctopedia tells a complex story, not just of those who are extinct but also of those in greatest peril, with explanations of what threatens their survival. It is also a story of hope—hopes for animals that have been rediscovered, hope in the form of newly-discovered animals, and hope that we might hear the warning call and act to preserve the amazing biodiversity of our fragile planet for future generations to come.

You’re invited to grab your family and friends and join us as Smithsonian scientists highlight information found in the Smithsonian’s book, Extinctopedia: Discover what we have lost, what is at risk, and how we can preserve the diversity of our fragile planet. In this talk, you will discover: 
-Animals that are no longer with us
-Endangered animals at risk of extinction
-Organizations that aim to protect animal life
-Strategies for preserving biodiversity

Extinctopedia provides a fascinating catalog of life on earth and encourages the reader to find ways of preserving the incredible diversity of species, so we may all thrive and life itself can endure on this amazing and beautiful planet.

Grandpa Ralph or Miss Kathy will read a story and sing a song.

Young children along with their parents or caregivers can come to enjoy unstructured play and socialization.

Please join us as we Kick-off  Color Our World Summer Reading at Camp Kemmerer.  We will be celebrating this year with our special guest Smokey Bear along with the New Jersey Wildfire Service.  Nicholas Caponi from the Joe Kubert Art School of Art and Graphic Design will be here to demonstrate drawing.  The Harding Historical Society will be on hand with some local artifacts.  The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge will be hosting a storybook walk.  We will be playing life-size candyland.  Kona Ice will also be here to help us celebrate.

Ever wonder why Pluto is a dwarf planet?  Do you like playing games?  If you like hands-on experiments, please come join us for a fun adventure with Shelley Shaffery from Amateur Astronomers, Inc. to learn about our heart planet.  She will help us explore all of the things that make it special no matter what it is called.