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Sunday April 1, 2012 - Tuesday December 31, 2013

West Long Branch Library Books (& More!) Sale

Contact: 732-222-5993

Here is your opportunity to get great deals on used children's and adult books, audios, DVDs, music and more! Sale is held during regular library hours.

Location: West Long Branch

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Hunting Assistance

Contact: 1-866-941-8188

One-on-one job hunting assistance is available by appointment in the Career Information Center at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library on Rt 35 in Shrewsbury. Call 1-866-941-8188 for an appointment. Computer Information Center resources are also available online at http://www.monmouthcountylib.org/cic.htm

Location: Eastern Branch

Monday January 7, 2013 - Monday September 30, 2013

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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Hunting Assistance

Contact: 1-866-941-8188

Location: Eastern Branch

Saturday June 1, 2013 - Saturday June 29, 2013

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E-Reader Tutorials

Contact: 732-531-5092

Does your Nook, Kindle or other electronic device leave you feeling frustrated and hopeless? Call the library at 732-531-5092 to set up a one-on-one tutorial. In less than 20 minutes, you will know how to download free E-books from the Monmouth County Library.

Location: Ocean Township

Saturday June 1, 2013 - Sunday June 30, 2013

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On Exhibit: The Students of Rose Reilly Leonard

Contact: 732-449-8877

Enjoy the watercolor works of teen and adult student artists from the Rose Reilly Leonard Studio of Fine Art. Rose Reilly Leonard is a member of the New Jersey Watercolor Society, the Monmouth County Guild of Creative Art, the Manasquan River Artists Group, and the Northern Regional Cultural Council.
Stop in and enjoy the exhibit on display in the Meeting Room.

Location: Wall Township

Saturday June 1, 2013 - Saturday August 10, 2013

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Summer Reading Programs Begin!

Contact: 732 431 7220

Dig Into Books for 2013 Summer Reading fun! Registration Opens June First for All Reading Clubs: Ages 1 to 101+! You can register online here!

This summer, come to the Monmouth County Library to Dig Into Reading, Go Beneath the Surface and enjoy some Groundbreaking Reads!

Summer reading clubs at the Monmouth County Library for all ages begin on June 1 and run through August 10. Meet your goal and earn a cool prize! Library branches will also hold special summer programs for all ages.

All Monmouth County Library Summer Reading Clubs will be online beginning June 1. On that date you will be able to register and begin to log in your reading.

The Summer Reading Clubs are divided into Children's, Teens and Adults. Each program has a related theme: Dig Into Reading for children of all ages, Beneath the Surface for teens and young adults grades 7-12, and Groundbreaking Reads for adults ages 18 and up.

For school-age children, the goal is to log 480 minutes (8 hours) of reading. Children who are not yet reading independently can join the Read-To-Me-Club, and listen to 20 books. For teens, the goal is 800 pages. For adults, the goal is four books. Reach the goal – and receive a prize from your library branch! Moles

Each participant registers online with the branch library of their choice or a parent can create a family registration which gives them control of their children's accounts. Prizes can be picked up at the branch where you registered.

Special kickoff and ending celebrations for summer reading participants will be held at most Library branches. Check with your local branch for event details.

The goal of summer reading is to advance literacy and academic performance by engaging children and teens in reading and reading-related activities during the summer months. Summer reading for all age groups, including adults, encourages family participation.

Location: All Branches

Saturday June 1, 2013 - Friday June 28, 2013

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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Lobby Exhibit: Equestrian Sports in Monmouth County

Contact: 1-866-941-8188

June is Horse Month in New Jersey

Photographs from the collection of the Monmouth County Archives depicting equestrian sports in Monmouth County will be on display from June 1 – June 28 in the Eastern Branch lobby. The Eastern Branch would like to thank Gary Saretzky and the staff of the Monmouth County Archives for their assistance with the production of this display.

Location: Eastern Branch

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

On Exhibit: The Photography of Amy Greer

Contact: 1-866-941-8188

June is Horse Month in New Jersey

In honor of Horse Month, up-and-coming local photographer Amy Greer will display her artistic impressions of our state animal, including the image of one very special pony. The exhibit, which will be located in the library's meeting room, will also feature some well know sites in Monmouth County.

Location: Eastern Branch

Sunday June 2, 2013 - Friday June 28, 2013

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Project Sweet Dreams: Summer Pajama Donation Box for MC Foster & Adoptive Children

Contact: Phyllis DiNardi 800 222 0047

Please help the Monmouth County Foster & Adoptive Services prepare summer care packages for children in this program by donating summer-weight pajamas for children (sizes 4 through adult). There will be a F&A donation box in Library Headquarters, Manalapan until June 28.
For more specific information, please contact F&A's coordinator Phyllis DiNardi at (800) 222-0047.

From The Foster & Adoptive Family Services website: The heart of our mission is to provide support, training and advocacy to meet the special needs of foster, adoptive and kinship families, who provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children in foster care.

Children are placed in care because they are abused or neglected by their parents and it is unsafe for them to remain at home. With the help of caring people like you, FAFS helps bridge the gap between what the government can provide and what foster children actually need.

.http://www.fafsonline.org/about_us.html

Location: Headquarters

Project Sweet Dreams: Summer Pajama Donation Box for MC Foster & Adoptive Children

Contact: Phyllis DiNardi 800 222 0047

Location: All Branches

Sunday June 2, 2013 - Sunday June 30, 2013

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Commemoration of the War of 1812 - Ship Model of Old Ironsides (View in the Children's Lib)

USS Constitution, nicknamed "Old Ironsides," is the only surviving vessel of the original six frigates authorized by Congress in the Naval Act of 1794, which established the United States Navy. It served with distinction in the War of 1812 and is currently docked in Charlestown, Massachusetts, as the oldest commissioned warship afloat. It will be in the Children's Library.

http://www.history.navy.mil/ussconstitution/

Location: Headquarters

Sunday June 2, 2013 - Wednesday December 31, 2014

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Movie Listing for All Libraries

For a complete listing of movies at all libraries, click here: Movie Listing - All Libraries


		Teen Programs & Events
		For a complete listing of teen programs and events, click here: Teen Programs & Events
Saturday June 8, 2013 - Saturday June 22, 2013			Go To Top
		Wall Library Summer Book Sale
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		The Wall Summer Book Sale runs Saturday, June 8 through Saturday, June 22 during regular library hours. Our special $1.00 a bag sale begins Monday, June 17 and runs all week. This is your opportunity to get great deals on gently used books, audios, videos, DVD’s, music CD’s, games, puzzles and more. Stop by, browse and find some gently used items!
		Location: Wall Township
Wednesday June 12, 2013 - Saturday June 29, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 12:00 PM	Guestimation Challenge
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Can you guess how many Duplos® are in the jar? Take a look and make your best estimate! The closest numbers will have a chance to win a cool LEGO® prize. Contest available June 12 through June 29, 2013.
		Location: West Long Branch
Friday June 14, 2013 - Wednesday December 31, 2014			Go To Top
		Children's Programs & Events
		For a complete listing of children's programs and events, click here: Children's Programs & Events
Saturday June 15, 2013 - Monday September 2, 2013			Go To Top
		Food Collection Box for Soldiers' Families
		There is a collection box in the lobby. If you have questions, please direct them to Organizer Ken Springer USMCKEN@verizon.net
		Location: Headquarters
Sunday June 16, 2013 - Sunday September 1, 2013			Go To Top
		Branch Library Summer Hours in Effect
		Contact: 732 431 7220 x 7222
		From July 6 thru August 31, Saturday hours will be 9am - 1pm in following locations: Atlantic Highlands Branch.............732 291 1956 Colts Neck Branch ........................732 431 5656 Hazlet Township Branch................732 264 7164 Holmdel Branch ............................732 946 4118 Howell Branch ..............................732 938 2300 Marlboro Branch ..........................732 536 9406 Ocean Township Branch ...............732 531 5092 Wall Township Branch ..................732 449 8877 West Long Branch Library.............732 222 5993 Allentown Branch hours do not change in Summer......... 609 259 7565 Eastern Branch (866 941 8188) & Library Headquarters (732 431 7220) hours stay the same, these locations will NOT be open on Sundays between June 15 and September second.
		Location: All Branches
Thursday June 20, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	English Conversation Classes: English Through Conversation
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x7222
		Do you want to speak English? Come and join the English conversation classes: To listen and practice English. Learn language to help you at work, at home, and in the community. Meet and speak with others who are learning English. All classes are free and meet on Thursday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 am.
		Location: Headquarters

	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Senior Book Club
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Seniors are invited to join this book discussion club which meets every third Thursday of the month. THE ART OF FIELDING: a novel by Chad Harbach This highly enjoyable and intelligent novel offers several coming-of-age tales set against the background of an exciting and convincing baseball drama. Harbach paints a humorous and resonant portrait of a small college community while effectively portraying the Wisconsin landscape and a lake that provides an almost mystical source of solace and renewal. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.
		Location: Howell

	10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Thursday Morning Book Club: The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers
		War Literature: A Book Series A novel written by a veteran of the war in Iraq, The Yellow Birds is the harrowing story of two young soldiers trying to stay alive.In Al Tafar, Iraq, twenty-one-year old Private Bartle and eighteen-year-old Private Murphy cling to life as their platoon launches a bloody battle for the city. Bound together since basic training when Bartle makes a promise to bring Murphy safely home, the two have been dropped into a war neither is prepared for. As reality begins to blur into a hazy nightmare, Murphy becomes increasingly unmoored from the world around him and Bartle takes actions he could never have imagined. We meet the third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted) at 10:30 am and welcome new members. Books are available at the Circulation Desk.
		Location: Headquarters

	1:00 PM - 2:55 PM	Movie: Promised Land (2012) (R)
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Starring: Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Frances McDormand Directed by Gus Van Sant Steve Butler, a corporate salesman, has been dispatched to the rural town of McKinley with his sales partner, Sue Thomason. The town has been hit hard by the economic decline of recent years, and the two consummate sales executives see McKinley's citizens as likely to accept their company's offer for drilling rights to their properties as much needed relief. What seems like an easy job and a short stay for the duo becomes complicated. 106 mins.
		Location: Howell

	2:00 PM - 3:55 PM	*Movie: Not Fade Away* (2012) (R)**
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		In 1964 New Jersey, friends from the suburbs form a rock band and dream of success. David Chase wrote and directed this gritty, critically praised coming-of-age story, which stars John Magaro, James Gandolfini, and Jack Huston. 112 minutes
		Location: Marlboro

	4:15 PM - 4:45 PM	Read To A Therapy Dog
		Contact: 609-259-7565
		Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog.
		Location: Allentown


	4:15 PM - 4:50 PM	Veggie Printing
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Listen to garden stories and have fun printing with veggies! We will be painting- so please bring a smock or something that can get dirty. Space is limited, Registration will begin Thursday, June 13. This program is intended for children Grades PreK and up.
		Location: Marlboro

	4:15 PM - 5:15 PM	The Lizard Guys
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		If you're looking to learn about reptiles & amphibians or just want to see and touch some scaly creatures join us to see the famous Lizard Guys live animal presentation with lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs & more! In this 60-minute “kid-friendly” program the audience is introduced to each animal, generally one at a time, by one of The Lizard Guys holding it & explaining the animal's origin, diet, life expectancy and answering any other questions thrown his/her way. Join us to kick-off our 2013 children’s summer reading fun with this special presentation guaranteed to not only educate but also entertain. Recommended for Grades K-4. Parents must register their children. Space is limited so to please stop by or call the children’s librarian to get more information, register, and/or get your tickets. Tickets/Registration will be available from June 3– 18. The Lizard Guys
		Location: Wall Township

	6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Free Seminar: How To Protect Yourself
		Contact: Lance Eisen 877 751 3100 x 801
		On June 19, a presentation will be “How to Protect Yourself” from the threats associated with mold and bacteria contaminated building materials which need to be removed from the site. Those with suppressed immune systems are especially vulnerable to long term effects and should know how to evaluate the damage before proceeding with do-it-yourself cleanup. On June 20, the presentation will be “Techniques for Safely Removing Mold” from contaminated sites and precautions that should be taken by do-it-yourself property owners. Each seminar will be followed by a Q&A with a panel of experts on hand to answer specific questions in these areas. Following the presentation, Doug Hoffman, Executive Director of NORMI (National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors) will moderate a Q&A from the audience. The panel of speakers will include experts from the area who have been trained in the evaluation and removal of mold and bacteria contaminated materials and provides resources that include accurate and timely information regarding these subjects. NORMI (The National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors) and NORMIProETF (The National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors and Professionals Environmental Tasc Force) is committed to the safety factors involved with the rebuilding of New Jersey areas after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. With contractors pouring into the areas, the importance of certified and/or licensed mold professionals is at an all time high due to the potentially severe health effects from inexperienced individuals.
		Location: Headquarters

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Knit Wits! Knitting and Crocheting
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		All ages and genders are welcome at these enjoyable and instructive meetings. Participants are asked to bring their own needles and an open mind. Coordinated by Sarita Pathak. (Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of every month.)
		Location: Headquarters

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	SCORE Counseling Sessions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7242
		SCORE provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available throughout the month: Tuesdays at either 2:00 or 3:00 pm or Thursdays, at either 6:30 or 7:30 pm. Please call the library to schedule.
		Location: Headquarters

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Classical Violinist
		Contact: 732-291-1956
		Free Concert The Atlantic Highlands Library will present a solo violin recital by Joel DeWitt. Mr. DeWitt studied at the Juilliard School and at the Eastman School. He has performed as a freelance musician in New York; and as a member of Columbus Symphony, Virginia Opera Association, NJ New Philharmonic, and Metro Lyric Opera. Please call the Library, for more information.
		Location: Atlantic Highlands

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Creative Writers Group
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Novice through expert writers and those who want to be inspired... Join award winning creative individuals to discuss your current works in a supportive and constructive environment. Tips on getting published. (Meets monthly on the third Thursday of each month) http://www.monmouthwriters.com/
		Location: Headquarters

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Wall Book Club: The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		In the author's debut work, Tess, an aspiring seamstress, thinks she’s had an incredibly lucky break when she is hired by famous designer Lady Lucile Duff Gordon to be her personal maid on the Titanic. On the fourth night, disaster strikes, and amidst the chaos, Tess is one of the last people allowed on a lifeboat. The survivors are rescued and taken to New York, but when rumors begin to circulate about the choices they made, Tess is forced to confront a serious question. Did Lady Duff Gordon save herself at the expense of others? Torn between loyalty to Lucile and her growing suspicion that the media’s charges might be true, Tess must decide whether to stay quiet and keep her fiery mentor’s good will or face what might be true and forever change her future. The Wall Book Club welcomes new members in the Meeting Room. Monthly selection titles are available at the circulation desk.
		Location: Wall Township
Friday June 21, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Mah Jongg
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Fridays throughout the month, unless the Library is closed.
		Location: Eastern Branch
Saturday June 22, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Chess Classes
		Contact: 732-291-1956
		Ages 5 years old and Up Come learn and master the art of chess. Conducted by experienced instructors. The chess classes are held the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Please call the Library for information.
		Location: Atlantic Highlands

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Chess Club @ Howell Library
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		The Chess Club meets every Saturday that the Howell Library is open. All ages and levels of play are welcome.
		Location: Howell

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Monmouth Writers Author Talks
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Author talks are presented the fourth Saturday of the month (Except November, December, January & March 2013 - No meeting) Today's Guest Author - Anthony Giordano, writer, actor, and filmmaker 'How To Get A Play Produced' Learn what to think about before you write, what to do after you have finished writing & how to find a place that will do your show. Anthony's plays have been performed in the United States, England, Australia & South Africa. He is a stage & film actor, and a published author. For more information, about this author visit www.giordanoswritings.com OR www.giordanosworks.com Meetings are free & open to all. Please call the library to register. Visit Monmouth Writers
		Location: Howell


	10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Play Chess & 'Go'
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x7222
		Come play chess & "Go" every Saturday throughout the month when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Take Care of Your Pets
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7226
		Learn from Girl Scout presenter Cristina Petty, the best things you can do for your pets. Ages 7-11. No registration is necessary.
		Location: Headquarters
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	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Toddler Storytime
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Stories, Concepts, and Songs for ages 2-3 1/2 Siblings Welcome
		Location: Howell

	12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Mah Jongg
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Mondays throughout the month, when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	The Mah Jongg Club @ Howell Library
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		The Mah Jongg Club meets every Monday afternoon that the Library is open. Ages 13 through adult, all levels of play welcome.
		Location: Howell

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Wall Game Day: Bridge & Mah Jongg
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Come play Bridge or the age-old game of Mah Jongg! Join us in the Meeting Room. Participants need to know how to play the game & game sets will be provided. All are welcome!
		Location: Wall Township

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Documentary Screening: Wagner and Me (2012) (NR)
		Contact: 732-431-7220 X7222
		What do you do when you love the art but not the artist? Stephen Fry guides us through his love for the music of Richard Wagner while addressing the controversies that surround Wagner in this documentary. Stephen Fry is one of Britain’s best loved performers - a multi-talented actor, presenter and writer. He is a lifelong fan of the music of Richard Wagner – one of the world’s most controversial composers. Travel with Fry to Bayreuth where he is granted unprecedented access to the annual Wagner festival. Experience the music as Fry explores his fascination for Wagner's music and confronts his troubled legacy. Can Fry disentangle the music he loves from its poisonous links with Hitler? Can we disentangle our love for an artist from our distaste for an artist's life? Directed by Patrick McGrady. 89 minutes.

	4:15 PM - 4:50 PM	Veggie Printing
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Listen to garden stories and have fun printing with veggies! We will be painting- so please bring a smock or something that can get dirty. Space is limited. Registration will begin Monday, June 13. This program is intended for children Grades PreK and up.
		Location: Marlboro

	6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Play Bridge
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Come and play bridge! Monday evenings when the library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Family Film: Gnomeo and Juliet (2011) (G)
		Contact: 732-683-8980
		Garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to overcome as their famous namesakes when they are caught up in a lawn feud between neighbors. This film is rated G. No registration needed.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	6:30 PM - 8:45 PM	CHADD
		Contact: Eva O'Malley 732-552-8012
		Monmouth County CHADD Parent Support Group welcomes everyone to their meeting. CHADD is the nation's premiere organization serving children and adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). CHADD has over 20,000 members in 200 local affiliates throughout the US. Monmouth County CHADD offers support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals and others.
		Location: Howell

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		SCORE (The Service Corps of Retired Executives) provides free, confidential, counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available on Monday evenings throughout the month. An appointment is required. Please call the library at 732-449-8877 to schedule an appointment.
		Location: Wall Township

Tuesday June 25, 2013

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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group

This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position.

This group meets every Tuesday in the downstairs large meeting room of the library.

Location: Colts Neck

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Telling Tales - Korean

Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7222

" The Toy Shop Woman"
By O Chonghui

O Chonghui is an immensely accomplished author, having won both the Yi Sang and Tongin awards, Korea's most prestigious prizes for fiction. Translations of her works into Japanese, English, French and other languages have earned her international acclaim, generating comparisions with Joyce Carol Oates, Alice Munro, and Virgina Woolf. "The Toy Shop Woman" concerns a high school girl's decent into madness punctuated by kleptomania and an obession with the crippled owner of a toyshop.

Location: Headquarters

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Knitters and Purlers

Contact: 732-536-9406

Volunteers will be on hand to guide beginners to experts in the art of knitting. Bring a skein of wool and the appropriate needles (it will say on the wool label which size needles you need.)

For more information, please call the library.

Location: Marlboro

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Movie: Quartet (2012) (PG-13)

Contact: 732-431-7220

At a home for retired musicians, the annual concert to celebrate Verdi's birthday is disrupted by the arrival of Jean, an eternal diva and the former wife of one of the residents. Directed by Dustin Hoffman. Starring Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, and Billy Connolly.

Comedy/Drama- 98 minutes.

Location: Headquarters

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Movies @ Wall: The Descendants (2011) (R)

Contact: 732-449-8877

Celebrating Fatherhood
With his wife Elizabeth on life support after a boating accident, Hawaiian land baron Matt King takes his daughters on a trip from Oahu to Kauai to confront the man who was having an affair with her before her misfortune. George Clooney, who won a Golden Globe for best actor, leads the ensemble cast in this bittersweet drama about a detached father's attempt to reconnect with his two daughters and their often-hilarious quest for the truth. Based on the novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings.

115 minutes.

Location: Wall Township

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

SCORE Counseling Sessions

Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7242

SCORE provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses.

Appointments are available throughout the month:
on Tuesdays at either 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm
on Thursdays at either 6:30 pm or 7:30 pm

Please call the library to schedule.

Location: Headquarters

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

English Conversation Classes: English Through Conversation

Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7222

Do you want to speak English? Come and join the English conversation classes:

To listen and practice English.
Learn language to help you at work, at home, and in the community.
Meet and speak with others who are learning English.

All classes are free and meet on Tuesday afternoons 4:00pm - 5:30pm on the following dates:

Location: Headquarters

4:15 PM - 4:50 PM

Make a Fake Fossil

Contact: 732-264-7164

Leave your mark on the world when you create your own "fossil."

Bring any small object from home and turn it into an artifact that will stand the test of time!

Grades K and up. Registration is required. Please choose only one session: Tuesday, June 25, OR Thursday, June 27.

Location: Hazlet

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Conversational English for Adults

Contact: 732-531-5092

Conversational English classes for adults. Please bring a pencil and notebook to each class. Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County.

Location: Ocean Township

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Indie Movie: Stand Up Guys (2012) (R)

Contact: 1-866-941-8188

Starring: Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, Alan Arkin, Julianna Margulies

Directed by: Fisher Stevens

Too honorable to rat out his accomplices, lifelong criminal Val (Al Pacino) is released from a 28-year jail sentence and reunites with his old partners in crime, Doc (Christopher Walken) and Hirsch (Alan Arkin). However, a vengeful mob boss who blames his son's death on Val has contracted one of Val's old buddies to kill him within 24 hours of his release from jail. The three aging criminals settle some old scores during one final, wild night on the town, before one of them has to perform his final assignment—kill his friend.
95 minutes (c) Lionsgate

Location: Eastern Branch

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Transitions

Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7222

Transitions - A meeting place for the divorced & separated. Support group for people of all stages of separation and divorce. All ages welcome.

Meets every Tuesday that the library is open.

Location: Headquarters

Wednesday June 26, 2013

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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Monmouth County Surrogate's Office: Wall Satellite Location

Contact: 732-431-7330

A representative from the Surrogate’s office will be at the Library to provide you free and confidential help with all probate matters. Please schedule an appointment by calling 732-431-7330 x 7337.

Location: Wall Township


	9:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Dig Our Rigs
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Ocean Township's finest rigs will be on display outside of the library. Come and take your picture with our rigs!
		Location: Ocean Township

	10:00 AM - 10:25 AM	Baby Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Share the joyful experience of entertaining stories, songs and nursery rhymes with your child in a small group setting. For babies ages 10-24 months with parent or caregiver. Siblings welcome.
		Location: West Long Branch

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. Additional resources are available in the library's Career Information Center.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	10:45 AM - 11:05 AM	Toddler Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Give your toddler a pleasant sharing experience in a library setting while they enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs and activities. For toddlers ages 2-3 and their parent or caregiver.
		Location: West Long Branch

	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Preschool Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Encourage your child's independence and a love of books in a comfortable group setting. For children ages 3-5. Parent or caregiver must remain in library.
		Location: West Long Branch

	12:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Duplicate Bridge
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Get together with others interested in this challenging game. Games in session when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	2:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Movie: Hyde Park on Hudson (2012) (R)
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		In June 1939, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor host the King and Queen of England for a weekend at the Roosevelt home at Hyde Park on Hudson, in upstate New York – the first-ever visit of a reigning English monarch to America. With Britain facing imminent war with Germany, the Royals are desperately looking to FDR for support. But international affairs must be juggled with the complexities of FDR’s domestic establishment, as wife, mother, and mistresses all conspire to make the royal weekend an unforgettable one. Starring Bill Murray, Laura Linney and Olivia Colman. (94 minutes)
		Location: Hazlet

	2:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Movie: Modern Romance (1981) (R)
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		A neurotic film editor can't live with his girlfriend but finds it impossible to live without her in this comedy set in Los Angeles. Part of the "Marriage and..." Film Series. 102 minutes.
		Location: Ocean Township

	3:30 PM - 4:15 PM	Yosi in Concert - Get in on Summer Reading Fun!
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Summer Vacation Reading Club Kick-off! Award-winning children's recording artist and performer Yosi shares whimsy and imagination through music! Join the fun and enjoy songs you've heard on WXPN - Kids Corner, and Sirius/XM Satellite Radio. Appropriate for children ages 4 and up. No registration required.
		Location: West Long Branch

	3:45 PM - 3:45 PM	There's No Place like Gnome!
		Contact: 732-683-8980
		There's No Place like Gnome... ? Enjoy visiting with the Gnomes and make a gnome. Schoolage children in K and UP. Registration is required.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Read To A Therapy Dog
		Contact: 732-431-5656
		Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog.
		Location: Colts Neck

	4:15 PM - 5:00 PM	School Age Storytime
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		June 5 - Browne & Pearl by Cynthia Rylant - Letter Writing June 12 - Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak - Make a Clay Monster June 19 - Smile Power Day - Paint a Smile June 26 - Lego Book Club - You can read any book for this club. The suggested book is Lady Liberty: A Biography by Doreen Rappaport. Read the book, discuss it, and make a Lego Creation Grades K and Up. Snacks served. Please let the Librarian know if your child has food allergies.
		Location: Howell


	6:30 PM - 7:15 PM	Dig Into Reading
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Dig into Reading Summer Reading Kick off featuring Magician John Carlson. Join us for some fantastic magic! Summer Reading Clubs begin June 1 at www.monmouthcountylib.org. Ends August 10
		Location: Howell

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Women of Words Book Club
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Join us as we discuss The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown Their father, a renowned Shakespeare professor who speaks almost entirely in verse, has named his three daughters after famous Shakespearean women. When the sisters return to their childhood home, ostensibly to care for their ailing mother, but really to lick their wounds and bury their secrets, they are horrified to find the others there. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.
		Location: Howell
Thursday June 27, 2013			Go To Top
	3:15 AM - 3:50 AM	LEGO Storytime League!
		Listen to a story and build a Lego creation at the library’s super-fun LEGO Storytime! This month’s theme is …Minecraft! Welcome to the club! LEGOs will be supplied.
		Location: Atlantic Highlands

	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Monmouth County Surrogate's Office
		Contact: 732-431-7330 x 2063
		A representative from the Surrogate’s office will be at the Library to provide you free and confidential help with all probate matters. Please schedule an appointment by calling 732-431-7330 x 2063.
		Location: Ocean Township

	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Kids Music Round with Dianne Adler
		Contact: 609-259-7565
		A musical program for parents and children ages 6 months – 5 years old Sing, dance and rock to music with drums, bells, shakers, sticks and Miss Dianne’s guitar.
		Location: Allentown

	12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Bookbites Book Group for Adults (Bring Your Lunch!)
		Contact: 732-264-7146
		Bookbites Book Group for Adults -Bring your Lunch! 31 Hours By Masha Hamilton A woman in New York awakens knowing, as deeply as a mother can know, that her grown son is in danger. She has not heard from him in weeks. His name is Jonas. His girlfriend, Vic, doesn’t know what she has done wrong, but Jonas won’t answer his cell phone. Meanwhile, Jonas is isolated in a safe-house apartment in New York City, pondering his conversion to Islam, and preparing for the violent action he has been instructed to take in 31 hours. New Members are welcomed. Copies of books are available at Hazlet’s Circulation Desk the month before the scheduled discussion. Contact 732-264-7146
		Location: Hazlet

	12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Line Dancing with Leslie Clare
		Contact: 732 431-7220
		Join the fun as Leslie Clare instructs on a variety of choreographed dances. Demonstrations are provided and moves are taught in easy to follow segments which include a variety of popular line dances done to country, Latin, Irish, reggae, pop and other types of music. Wear flat, comfortable shoes that will enable you to glide on a carpeted surface. Try all or as many classes as you can.
		Location: Headquarters

	1:00 PM - 2:40 PM	Movie: Hyde Park on Hudson (2012) (R)
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Starring: Bill Murray, Laura Linney, Olivia Colman Directed by Roger Michell In June 1939, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor host the King and Queen of England for a weekend at the Roosevelt home at Hyde Park on Hudson, in upstate New York – the first-ever visit of a reigning English monarch to America. The Royals are desperately looking to FDR for support, but international affairs must be juggled with the complexities of FDR’s domestic establishment. 94 mins.
		Location: Howell

	2:00 PM - 4:15 PM	*Movie: This is 40* (2012) (R)**
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann star in this uninhibited comedy from Judd Apatow. The movie revisits the characters Pete and Debbie from the blockbuster hit “Knocked Up” a few years later, as we see first-hand how they are dealing with their current lives. 134 minutes
		Location: Marlboro

	4:15 PM - 4:50 PM	Make a Fake Fossil
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		Leave your mark on the world when you create your own "fossil." Bring any small object from home and turn it into an artifact that will stand the test of time! Grades K and up. Registration is required. Please choose only one session: Tuesday, June 25, OR Thursday, June 27.
		Location: Hazlet

	4:15 PM - 5:00 PM	Oh What A Sensational Summer Night
		Contact: 609-259-7565
		Oh What A Sensational Summer Night Join us as we listen to author Christine Palazzo read from her new book about how sensational a summer night can be. Activity to follow.
		Location: Allentown

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	SCORE Counseling Sessions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7242
		SCORE provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available throughout the month: Tuesdays at either 2:00 or 3:00 pm or Thursdays, at either 6:30 or 7:30 pm. Please call the library to schedule.
		Location: Headquarters


	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Author Reading and Talk: Jill Birdsall 2013 Gertrude Stein Winner
		Contact: 732-431-5656
		Come join us as Colts Neck resident and author Jill Birdsall will read from "Salvage" and other collected stories. “Salvage” won the 2013 Gertrude Stein Award judged by Rick Moody. The author will be available for a Q&A session after the reading. Jill has been reader at The Paris Review; editor of Columbia Magazine of Poetry & Prose; and, creative writing instructor at Monmouth University. To learn more about Jill Birdsall's fiction, visit her website at www.jillbirdsall.com.
		Location: Colts Neck

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. The group will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.
		Location: Howell

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Evening Book Club
		Contact: Atlantic Highlands Library 732-291-1956
		Out of Mao's Shadow by Philip Pan Come share your love of reading with the Atlantic Highlands Evening Book Club. Explore new topics and share your thoughts and ideas with the group. For further details, please view the following website: http://ahlebc.blogspot.com
		Location: Atlantic Highlands
Friday June 28, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Mah Jongg
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Fridays throughout the month, unless the Library is closed.
		Location: Eastern Branch
Saturday June 29, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Book Donation Day
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Accepting donations of hardcover fiction, paperbacks, children’s books and recent bestsellers. No encyclopedias, textbooks or items left in the basement or garage. Drive up and drop off! Sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean Township Library.
		Location: Ocean Township

	10:00 AM - 11:40 AM	Summer Family Film Festival: Wreck-It Ralph (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x7226
		Video game villain Ralph wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade. A young "glitch" named Vanellope is his only hope and teaches him what it really means to be a Good Guy. 108 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. FREE tickets available, in-person only, starting Friday, June 21.
		Location: Headquarters

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Chess Club @ Howell Library
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		The Chess Club meets every Saturday that the Howell Library is open. All ages and levels of play are welcome.
		Location: Howell

	10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Play Chess & 'Go'
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x7222
		Come play chess & "Go" every Saturday throughout the month when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters
Monday July 1, 2013 - Friday July 26, 2013			Go To Top
		Monmouth County Senior Art Competition Display
		Contact: 732 431 7220
		Monmouth County Office on Aging's popular and outstanding Senior Art Competition submissions are on display throughout July in the Library's Lobby Exhibit Cases and Gallery. See if you choose the same winners as the judges! Ribbons are awarded during a morning reception in mid-July.
		Location: Headquarters
Monday July 1, 2013 - Wednesday July 31, 2013			Go To Top
		Bella's Vintage Perfume Bottles on Display
		Contact: 732 431 7220
		Glass artisans created small works of sculptured beauty to hold exquisite liquids. Ms. Bella Ciccia has been collecting this glass art form - perfume bottles - for over 50 years. Her lovely collection will evoke fond memories for some. We hope you enjoy this presentation, which will be displayed throughout July in our Display Cases, inside the Library (near Reference).
		Location: Headquarters

		E-Reader Tutorials
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Does your Nook, Kindle or other electronic device leave you feeling frustrated and hopeless? Call the library at 732-531-5092 to set up a one-on-one tutorial. In less than 20 minutes, you will know how to download free E-books from the Monmouth County Library.
		Location: Ocean Township
Monday July 1, 2013 - Saturday August 31, 2013			Go To Top
		On Exhibit: The Oils & Pastels of James Carlson
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Stop in and enjoy the oil and pastel paintings of Wall Township artist James Carlson on exhibit in the Meeting Room July and August.
		Location: Wall Township

Monday July 1, 2013 - Tuesday July 30, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	On Exhibit: Classical Rome
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Exhibit courtesy of the New Jersey Classical Association
		Location: Eastern Branch
Monday July 1, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Cave Drawings
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7226
		School Age Craft For those who are going into first grade or older in September In-person registration begins on Thursday, June 20 at 9:00 am. Phone registration begins at 3:00 pm
		Location: Headquarters

	12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Mah Jongg
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Mondays throughout the month, when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	The Mah Jongg Club @ Howell Library
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		The Mah Jongg Club meets every Monday afternoon that the Library is open. Ages 13 through adult, all levels of play welcome.
		Location: Howell

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Wall Game Day: Bridge & Mah Jongg
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Come play Bridge or the age-old game of Mah Jongg! Join us in the Meeting Room. Participants need to know how to play the game & game sets will be provided. All are welcome!
		Location: Wall Township

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Wreck-It Ralph (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-683-8980
		Video game villain Ralph wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade. A young "glitch" named Vanellope is his only hope and teaches him what it really means to be a Good Guy. 108 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. FREE tickets available, in-person only, starting Monday, June 24.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Wreck-It Ralph (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Video game villain Ralph wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade. A young "glitch" named Vanellope is his only hope and teaches him what it really means to be a Good Guy. 108 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Ocean Township

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Wreck-It Ralph (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-431-5656
		Video game villain Ralph wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade. A young "glitch" named Vanellope is his only hope and teaches him what it really means to be a Good Guy. 108 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Colts Neck

	5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	The Bugs of Blackwood
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Benjamin is a bug and must be rescued! Join us as we learn about the science of matter by using experiments with fire, gas, air pressure, water, chemicals, and much more. See if Benjamin's friends can save him before all hope is squashed! Presented by Andrew Piccirillo of Sciencetellers. For Grades K and up.
		Location: Ocean Township

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Plants and Biomes
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		In this program, you will have fun getting your hands dirty as your learn about Plants and the different biomes in which they live. Examine different types of plants under a 3D-microscope, and see how roots work beneath the surface in see-through soil. Projects involve building your own living Biome and planting seeds. These small plants will grow fruits and vegetables that you can take home and care for over the summer! This is an excellent program for student’s interested science, living things, gardening and horticulture This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required -- just click box below!
		Location: Eastern Branch
		There are many spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tie Dye
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		The hippie inspired fashion trend has returned! So… bring along creative ideas as we design Tie Dye t-shirts. Wear old clothes and bring along a clean WHITE 100% COTTON t-shirt. Don’t stop there! Think outside of the box and bring pillow cases, high-top sneakers & socks to make great tie dye fashion!!Please limit to 2 items each! For teens entering the 6^thgrade and up. Registration is required. Stop by the Reference Desk or call.
		Location: Hazlet

	6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Play Bridge
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Come and play bridge! Monday evenings when the library is open.
		Location: Headquarters


	6:30 PM - 8:10 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Wreck-It Ralph (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-683-8980
		Video game villain Ralph wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade. A young "glitch" named Vanellope is his only hope and teaches him what it really means to be a Good Guy. 108 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. FREE tickets available, in-person only, starting Monday, June 24.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Hooping
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Handcraft your own hula hoop for fun and exercise with hula hoop expert, Amy Paradise. First you will decorate your own hula hoop and then you will learn the different hula hooping techniques. For teens entering the 6^thgrade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Stop by the reference desk or call.
		Location: Wall Township

	7:00 PM - 8:15 PM	Yoga for Beginners
		Contact: 732-431-7220x7222
		Take steps toward vibrant health and freeing your mind from everyday stress. Learn about breath, vibration, concentration, and movement in this relaxing and uplifting class. Steven Russell, certified teacher of Dharma Yoga, has studied with Sri Dharma Mittra in NYC, and has been practicing yoga for over ten years. He welcomes from beginner to experienced yogis. This program is for adults, ages 18 and older. Please bring a mat, or large towel to class. Sessions will be held Mondays in July (1, 8, 15, 22 and 29).
		Location: Headquarters

	7:00 PM - 8:45 PM	First Monday Writers' Group
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Fiction, memoir and creative non-fiction writers of all levels are welcome to participate. Supportive constructive criticism and writing techniques will be shared. Participants are expected to be familiar with the mechanics of composition and writing as well as manuscript formatting.
		Location: Ocean Township

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		SCORE (The Service Corps of Retired Executives) provides free, confidential, counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available on Monday evenings throughout the month. An appointment is required. Please call the library at 732-449-8877 to schedule an appointment.
		Location: Wall Township
Tuesday July 2, 2013			Go To Top
		Internet 1-on-1 Class (Scheduled Appointments between 1pm & 5pm)
		Contact: Reference Desk 732 431 7220 x 7222
		Would you like to learn more about the basics of computers, Internet searching, using email, or Microsoft Word? Basic 1-on-1 instruction is available, by appointment, during a one hour session for Monmouth County Library cardholders in good standing. Due to popular demand, the service is limited to one session per cardholder per season. Sessions are offered on the following dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13. Sessions are scheduled between 1:00pm and 5:00pm. The session is free, but registration is required. To schedule an appointment for a one-hour session, please call the Reference Desk at 732-431-7220 x7222.
		Location: Headquarters
Tuesday July 2, 2013 - Tuesday July 30, 2013			Go To Top
		SCORE Counseling Sessions
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		SCORE provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointment required; call 1-866-941-8188.
		Location: Eastern Branch
Tuesday July 2, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. This group meets every Tuesday in the downstairs large meeting room of the library.
		Location: Colts Neck

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Knitters and Purlers
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Volunteers will be on hand to guide beginners to experts in the art of knitting. Bring a skein of wool and the appropriate needles (it will say on the wool label which size needles you need.) For more information, please call the library.
		Location: Marlboro

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Movie: Smashed (2012) (R)
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Kate and Charlie are a young married couple whose bond is built on a mutual love of music, laughter and drinking. When Kate's drinking leads her to dangerous places and her job is put into jeopardy, she decides to get sober. Her new lifestyle calls into question whether or not her relationship with Charlie is built on love or just a boozy diversion from adulthood. Directed by James Ponsoldt. Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul, and Nick Offerman. Drama/Comedy- 81 minutes
		Location: Headquarters

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Wreck-It Ralph (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Video game villain Ralph wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade. A young "glitch" named Vanellope is his only hope and teaches him what it really means to be a Good Guy. 108 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Howell

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Movies @ Wall: Anna Karenina (2012) (R)
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Cool Movies for a Hot Summer Set in late-19th-century Russia high-society, the aristocrat Anna Karenina enters into a life-changing affair with the affluent Count Vronsky. Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen and Jude Law star in this Tolstoy adaptation written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Joe Wright. 129 minutes.
		Location: Wall Township


	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	SCORE Counseling Sessions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7242
		SCORE provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available throughout the month: on Tuesdays at either 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm on Thursdays at either 6:30 pm or 7:30 pm Please call the library to schedule.
		Location: Headquarters

	4:15 PM - 4:50 PM	Year-Round Garden
		Contact: (732) 264-7164
		Put together a flowerbox and fill it with bouquets of flowers that will never wilt! Grades K & up. Registration is required.
		Location: Hazlet

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Chemical Magic
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		It's Chemical Wizardry! Come, have a terrific time learning chemistry and science concepts in a fun and hands-on atmosphere. Projects include making Flubber, Silly putty, making Super Hi- bounce balls, turning ordinary coints into copper and more. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Marlboro

	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Conversational English for Adults
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Conversational English classes for adults. Please bring a pencil and notebook to each class. Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County.
		Location: Ocean Township

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Hooping
		Contact: 1-886-941-8188
		Handcraft your own hula hoop for fun and exercise with hula hoop expert, Amy Paradise. First you will decorate your own hula hoop and then you will learn the different hula hooping techniques. This program is for teens entering the 6^thgrade and up. Registration is required (space is limited) - Just click the box below!.
		Location: Eastern Branch
		There are 10 spaces available.

	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Transitions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7222
		Transitions - A meeting place for the divorced & separated. Support group for people of all stages of separation and divorce. All ages welcome. Meets every Tuesday that the library is open.
		Location: Headquarters
Wednesday July 3, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 4:30 PM	Monmouth County Surrogate's Office: Wall Satellite Location
		Contact: 732-431-7330
		A representative from the Surrogate’s office will be at the Library to provide you free and confidential help with all probate matters. Please schedule an appointment by calling 732-431-7330 x 7337.
		Location: Wall Township

	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Early Closing at Ocean
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		The Ocean Township Library will open at 9 AM and close early, at 5 PM, today only.
		Location: Ocean Township

	10:00 AM - 10:25 AM	Baby Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Share the joyful experience of entertaining stories, songs and nursery rhymes with your child in a small group setting. For babies ages 10-24 months with parent or caregiver. Siblings welcome.
		Location: West Long Branch

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. Additional resources are available in the library's Career Information Center.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	10:45 AM - 11:05 AM	Toddler & Preschool Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Note: Special combined storytime for July / August only Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities with your child in a nurturing environment. Toddlers ages 2-3 may be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
		Location: West Long Branch

	12:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Duplicate Bridge
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Get together with others interested in this challenging game. Games in session when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters


	1:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Independence Day Craft-ernoon
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Dig into Reading! Stop by and decorate a fun fire cracker pencil to celebrate the 4th! All ages welcome, no registration needed.
		Location: West Long Branch

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Wreck-It Ralph (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Video game villain Ralph wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade. A young "glitch" named Vanellope is his only hope and teaches him what it really means to be a Good Guy. 108 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Wall Township

	2:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Movie: Gettysburg (2011) (NR)
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		As we mark the 150^th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, this documentary will strip away the romanticized veneer of the Civil War and present the engagement in a new light: a visceral, terrifying experience with everything on the line. At its core, this is the story of the soldiers on the ground, not the generals who commanded from behind the frontlines. Compelling CGI (computer-generated imagery) and powerful action footage place viewers in the midst of the fighting, delivering an emotional cinematic experience. 94 minutes.
		Location: Hazlet

	4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Oh What A Sensational Summer Night!-
		Contact: 732-431-5656
		Oh What A Sensational Summer Night!- All ages Join us as we listen to author Christine Palazzo read from her new book about how wonderful a summer night can be. Activity to follow. Wednesday, July 3 @ 4pm
		Location: Colts Neck

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tie Dye
		Contact: 732 431 7220 x7222
		The hippie inspired fashion trend has returned! So… bring along creative ideas as we design Tie Dye t-shirts. Wear old clothes and bring along a clean WHITE 100% COTTON t-shirt. Don’t stop there! Think outside of the box and bring pillow cases, high-top sneakers & socks to make great tie dye fashion!! Please limit to 2 items each person! This program is for teens entering the 6^thgrade and up. Registration is required. Please visit our website to register online.
		Location: Headquarters
		There are many spaces available.
Thursday July 4, 2013			Go To Top
		Independence Day Observance - Library Closed
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		All branches of the Monmouth County Library are closed in observance of Independence Day.
		Location: All Branches
Friday July 5, 2013			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Treasures of the Monmouth County Parks
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		A First Friday for Seniors Program This presentation will feature the many treasures of the Monmouth County Park System and highlight activities available for seniors. It will also provide an update on the park system after Superstorm Sandy and discuss what lies ahead for the park system in Monmouth County.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Mah Jongg
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Fridays throughout the month, unless the Library is closed.
		Location: Eastern Branch
Saturday July 6, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:40 AM	Summer Family Film Festival: Brave (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x7226
		Set in Scotland during a rugged and mythical time, this year's Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature stars Merida, an aspiring archer and the impetuous daughter of royalty. 93 minutes Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. FREE tickets available, in-person only, starting Friday, June 28.
		Location: Headquarters

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Chess Club @ Howell Library
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		The Chess Club meets every Saturday that the Howell Library is open. All ages and levels of play are welcome.
		Location: Howell

	10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Play Chess & 'Go'
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x7222
		Come play chess & "Go" every Saturday throughout the month when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	1:15 PM - 4:30 PM	ORIGAMI for Experienced Paperfolders!
		Contact: 732 431 7220 x7222
		Calling experienced paperfolders! Join Paper Magician Dorothy Kaplan and the Circle of Origami Paperfolders (COOP). Group will meet on following Saturdays between 1:30pm and 4:30pm: 1/5 3/2 5/4 7/6 9/7 11/2
		Location: Headquarters

Monday July 8, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Caterpillar craft
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Read some themed stories and make your own crawly caterpillar! Registration begins Monday, July 1 for children ages 2 and up
		Location: Marlboro

	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Cone Roosters and Worms
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7226
		School Age Craft For those who are going into first grade or older in September In-person registration begins on Thursday, June 27 at 9:00 am. Phone registration begins at 3:00 pm
		Location: Headquarters

	12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Mah Jongg
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Mondays throughout the month, when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	The Mah Jongg Club @ Howell Library
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		The Mah Jongg Club meets every Monday afternoon that the Library is open. Ages 13 through adult, all levels of play welcome.
		Location: Howell

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Wall Game Day: Bridge & Mah Jongg
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Come play Bridge or the age-old game of Mah Jongg! Join us in the Meeting Room. Participants need to know how to play the game & game sets will be provided. All are welcome!
		Location: Wall Township

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Brave (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-431-5656
		Set in Scotland during a rugged and mythical time, this year's Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature stars Merida, an aspiring archer and the impetuous daughter of royalty. 93 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Colts Neck

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Brave (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-683-8980
		Set in Scotland during a rugged and mythical time, this year's Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature stars Merida, an aspiring archer and the impetuous daughter of royalty. 93 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. FREE tickets available, in-person only, starting Monday, July 1.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Brave (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Set in Scotland during a rugged and mythical time, this year's Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature stars Merida, an aspiring archer and the impetuous daughter of royalty. 93 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Ocean Township

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Chemical Magic
		Contact: 732-938-2300 x4
		It's Chemical Wizardy! Come, have a terrific time learning chemistry and science concepts in a fun and hands-on atmosphere. Projects include making Flubber, Silly Putty, making Super Hi- Bounce balls, turning ordinary coins into copper and more. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Howell

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tie Dye
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		The hippie inspired fashion trend has returned! So… bring along creative ideas as we design Tie Dye t-shirts. Wear old clothes and bring along a clean white t-shirt. Don’t stop there! Think outside of the box and bring pillow cases, high-top sneakers & socks to make great tie dye fashion!! Please limit to 2 items each! For teens entering the 6^thgrade and up. Registration is required. Stop by the Reference Desk or call.
		Location: Marlboro

	6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Play Bridge
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Come and play bridge! Monday evenings when the library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	6:30 PM - 8:10 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Brave (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-683-8980
		Set in Scotland during a rugged and mythical time, this year's Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature stars Merida, an aspiring archer and the impetuous daughter of royalty. 93 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. FREE tickets available, in-person only, starting Monday, July 1.
		Location: Eastern Branch


	7:00 PM - 8:15 PM	Yoga for Beginners
		Contact: 732-431-7220x7222
		Take steps toward vibrant health and freeing your mind from everyday stress. Learn about breath, vibration, concentration, and movement in this relaxing and uplifting class. Steven Russell, certified teacher of Dharma Yoga, has studied with Sri Dharma Mittra in NYC, and has been practicing yoga for over ten years. He welcomes from beginner to experienced yogis. This program is for adults, ages 18 and older. Please bring a mat, or large towel to class. Sessions will be held Mondays in July. (8, 15, 22 and 29)
		Location: Headquarters

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Polymer Clay
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Create miniture polymer clay figures, food, animals, charms, etc... which can sit on a self or hang on a necklace or keychain. Unleash your inner sculptor and create fun pieces of your very own. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required; Just Click the Box Below!
		Location: Eastern Branch
		There are 12 spaces available.

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		SCORE (The Service Corps of Retired Executives) provides free, confidential, counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available on Monday evenings throughout the month. An appointment is required. Please call the library at 732-449-8877 to schedule an appointment.
		Location: Wall Township
Tuesday July 9, 2013			Go To Top
		Internet 1-on-1 Class (Scheduled Appointments between 1pm & 5pm)
		Contact: Reference Desk 732 431 7220 x 7222
		Would you like to learn more about the basics of computers, Internet searching, using email, or Microsoft Word? Basic 1-on-1 instruction is available, by appointment, during a one hour session for Monmouth County Library cardholders in good standing. Due to popular demand, the service is limited to one session per cardholder per season. Sessions are offered on the following dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13. Sessions are scheduled between 1:00pm and 5:00pm. The session is free, but registration is required. To schedule an appointment for a one-hour session, please call the Reference Desk at 732-431-7220 x7222.
		Location: Headquarters

	10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Caterpillar craft
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Read some themed stories snd make your own crawly caterpillar! registration begins Monday, July 1 for children ages 2 and up.
		Location: Marlboro

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. This group meets every Tuesday in the downstairs large meeting room of the library.
		Location: Colts Neck

	11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Sing Along Pete
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Music for Kids of All Ages. Classics and Contemporary Songs. Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Howell Library.
		Location: Howell

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Knitters and Purlers
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Volunteers will be on hand to guide beginners to experts in the art of knitting. Bring a skein of wool and the appropriate needles (it will say on the wool label which size needles you need.) For more information, please call the library.
		Location: Marlboro

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Brave (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Set in Scotland during a rugged and mythical time, this year's Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature stars Merida, an aspiring archer and the impetuous daughter of royalty. 93 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Howell

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Movie: Gangster Squad (2013) (R)
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Los Angeles, 1949: A secret crew of police officers, led by two determined sergeants, work together in an effort to take down the ruthless mob king Mickey Cohen who runs the city. Directed by Ruben Fleischer.Starring Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, and Emma Stone. Crime/Drama– 113 minutes.
		Location: Headquarters

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Movies @ Wall: Hyde Park on Hudson (2012) (R)
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Cool Movies for a Hot Summer The story of the love affair between FDR and his distant cousin Margaret "Daisy" Suckley, centered around the weekend in 1939 when the King and Queen of the United Kingdom visited upstate New York. Bill Murray, Laura Linney and Samuel West star. 94 minutes.
		Location: Wall Township

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	SCORE Counseling Sessions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7242
		SCORE provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available throughout the month: on Tuesdays at either 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm on Thursdays at either 6:30 pm or 7:30 pm Please call the library to schedule.
		Location: Headquarters


	4:15 PM - 4:50 PM	LEGO Storytime
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		Work in groups or individually to create your own LEGO^® designs based on this month's theme: Tunnels! Grades K and up. Registration is required. LEGO^® bricks will be provided by the library.
		Location: Hazlet

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Plants and Biomes
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		In this program, you will have fun getting your hands dirty as your learn about Plants and the different biomes in which they live. Examine different types of plants under a 3D-microscope, and see how roots work beneath the surface in see-through soil. Projects involve building your own living Biome and planting seeds. These small plants will grow fruits and vegetables that you can take home and care for over the summer! This is an excellent program for student’s interested science, living things, gardening and horticulture This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Wall Township

	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Conversational English for Adults
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Conversational English classes for adults. Please bring a pencil and notebook to each class. Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County.
		Location: Ocean Township

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Hooping
		Contact: 732-938-2300 x4
		Handcraft your own hula hoop for fun and exercise with hula hoop expert, Amy Paradise. First you will decorate your own hula hoop and then you will learn the different hula hooping techniques. This program is for teens entering the 6^thgrade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Stop by the reference desk or call.
		Location: Howell

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Shakespeare NJ- Next Stage Ensemble
		Contact: 732 431 7220 x 7222
		OVID’S METAMORPHOSES from Ted Hughes’ TALES FROM OVID How did the world begin? Why does a voice echo back to you when you shout in a canyon? Why do you see your reflection in still water? Does someone control your destiny? These and other essential questions of humanity have been the inspiration of legends and myths for centuries. In Ovid’s Metamorphoses, the myths of Ancient Greece come vividly to life with a collection of tales of gods and mortals, romance and revenge, hope and rebirth. From the origin of Echo to the ill-fated choices of Midas, audiences will revel in famous and lesser-known tales that have shaped a culture. For All Ages The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is one of the leading Shakespeare theatres in the nation — serving 100,000 adults and children annually — it is New Jersey's only professional theatre company dedicated to Shakespeare's canon and other classic masterworks. In conjunction with The Shakespeare Theatre’s mission as a teaching theatre, it's Next Stage Ensemble was created to foster the work of early career actors and to train them in ensemble-based performance techniques. Participants work with The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ resident directors on a fully developmed production of an abridged classic play and a short collection of scenes and vignettes from the classical canon. www.shakespearenj.org
		Location: Headquarters

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Indie Movie: Stoker (2013) (R)
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Starring Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Mia Wasikowska, and Dermot Mulroney. Directed by Park Chan-Wook. South Korean cult filmmaker Park Chan-Wook makes his English-language debut in this psychological thriller starring Nicole Kidman and Mia Wasikowska. Following the tragic death of her father on her eighteenth birthday, India Stoker (Wasikowska) meets Charlie (Matthew Goode), her charismatic uncle whom she never knew existed. When Charlie moves in with India and her unstable mother Evelyn (Kidman), both are drawn to his charming and calming demeanor. But it soon becomes clear that Charlie's arrival is no coincidence, and that the shocking secrets of his past could shatter India's future. 99 minutes (c) Fox Searchlight
		Location: Eastern Branch

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Polymer Clay
		Contact: 609-259-7565
		Create miniature polymer clay figures, food, animals, charms, etc... which can sit on a shelf or hang on a necklace or keychain. Unleash your inner sculptor and create fun pieces of your very own. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Allentown

	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Transitions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7222
		Transitions - A meeting place for the divorced & separated. Support group for people of all stages of separation and divorce. All ages welcome. Meets every Tuesday that the library is open.
		Location: Headquarters
Wednesday July 10, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 4:30 PM	Monmouth County Surrogate's Office: Wall Satellite Location
		Contact: 732-431-7330
		A representative from the Surrogate’s office will be at the Library to provide you free and confidential help with all probate matters. Please schedule an appointment by calling 732-431-7330 x 7337.
		Location: Wall Township

	10:00 AM - 10:25 AM	Baby Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Share the joyful experience of entertaining stories, songs and nursery rhymes with your child in a small group setting. For babies ages 10-24 months with parent or caregiver. Siblings welcome.
		Location: West Long Branch

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. Additional resources are available in the library's Career Information Center.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	AUTHOR CALL-IN Wednesday Morning Page Turners: The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		With pitch-perfect prose, huge compassion, and sly humor, Jami Attenberg has given us an epic story of marriage, family, and obsession. The Middlesteins explores the hopes and heartbreaks of new and old love, the yearnings of Midwestern America, and our devastating, fascinating preoccupation with food. Lim ited number of books available at the Circulation Desk.
		Location: Marlboro


	10:45 AM - 11:05 AM	Toddler & Preschool Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Note: Special combined storytime for July / August only Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities with your child in a nurturing environment. Toddlers ages 2-3 may be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
		Location: West Long Branch

	12:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Duplicate Bridge
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Get together with others interested in this challenging game. Games in session when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Brave (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Set in Scotland during a rugged and mythical time, this year's Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature stars Merida, an aspiring archer and the impetuous daughter of royalty. 93 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Wall Township

	2:00 PM - 4:15 PM	Movie: Oz: The Great and Powerful (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		When Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot – fame and fortune are his for the taking – until he meets three witches, Theodora, Evanora and Glinda, who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly, drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity – and even a bit of wizardry -- Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz^TM, but into a better man as well. Starring James Franco, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams. 130 minutes
		Location: Hazlet

	2:00 PM - 4:25 PM	Movie: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) (PG)
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		The film's special effects are a quantum leap over anything that has gone before it, paving the way for the high-tech look in film and graphics. Part of the "Ground Breaking Movies" series. 143 minutes.
		Location: Ocean Township

	4:00 PM - 4:40 PM	It's Kite Day! School Age Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Dig into Reading! Get ready for some high flying fun by decorating your own kite! For Grades K- 4. Parent or guardian must remain in library.
		Location: West Long Branch

	4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Disney’s Little Mermaid Performance
		Contact: 732-431-5656
		Disney’s Little Mermaid Performance- All Ages Thursday, July 10 @ 4pm Performing Arts Ensemble of Red Bank invites you to take a trip under the sea as they present a live performance of Disney’s Little Mermaid.
		Location: Colts Neck

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	A Novel Idea Young Adult Book Club
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		We will be discussing Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, a story about Tally Youngblood who is about to turn sixteen and can't wait for the operation that will turn her from a repellent "ugly" into a stunningly attractive "pretty." In the process Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world, and it isn't very pretty. A craft will follow, and refreshments will be served. Sign up at the Reference Desk; copies of the book are available.
		Location: Ocean Township

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Portrait Wish Doll with Barbara Calvo
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Participants will create a 12" doll using a foil armature. A special wish, written on a piece of paper, will be placed within the foil and covered with fabric strips to create the body. Please bring fabric, beads, buttons, yarn, jewels, a 2" photograph (head only) to dress, embellish and personalize your doll. Doll can be a self-portrait or portrait of a loved one. Please sign up in advance for this 2-week program. Teens over age 14 and adults welcome.
		Location: Ocean Township

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Hooping
		Handcraft your own hula hoop for fun and exercise with hula hoop expert, Amy Paradise. First you will decorate your own hula hoop and then you will learn the different hula hooping techniques. This program is for teens entering the 6^thgrade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Please visit our website to register online.
		Location: Headquarters
		There are 4 spaces available.

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Adult Book Discussion
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		We will be discussing Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. In their youth, Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza fall passionately in love. When Fermina eventually chooses to marry a wealthy, well-born doctor, Florentino is devastated, but he never gives up even fifty years later. Copies of the book will be available at the front desk.
		Location: Ocean Township

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Polymer Clay
		Contact: 732-938-2300 x4
		Create miniature polymer clay figures, food, animals, charms, etc... which can sit on a self or hang on a necklace or keychain. Unleash your inner sculptor and create fun pieces of your very own. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Howell

Thursday July 11, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Monmouth County Surrogate's Office
		Contact: 732-431-7330 x 2063
		A representative from the Surrogate’s office will be at the Library to provide you free and confidential help with all probate matters. Please schedule an appointment by calling 732-431-7330 x 2063.
		Location: Ocean Township

	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Advanced Internet Searching
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x7222
		Go beyond simple searching techniques and learn some advanced features to help you find information on the Internet. With a focus on the advanced search features of Google, find out tips and techniques to help get great search results. Also, learn about the Library’s electronic resources so you can search newspapers and magazines (ie: Consumer Reports ratings and New York Times articles), take online classes, search for eBooks, and find out how to get book recommendations. The advantages of other search engines will be discussed. The class will be approximately one hour followed by a 30 minute Q&A session.
		Location: Headquarters

	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM	Friends of the Library Book Sale
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Pick a read for the beach or pool and support the Friends of the Library.
		Location: Ocean Township

	1:00 PM - 3:20 PM	Movie: Flight (2012) (R)
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Starring: Denzel Washington, John Goodman Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Whip Whitaker is a seasoned airline pilot who miraculously crash lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board. After the crash, Whip is hailed as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or what was really at fault and what really happened on that plane? 138 mins.
		Location: Howell

	1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Great Big Enormous Turnip
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7226
		Preschool Craft Ages 3 ½ - 5 years old and not in kindergarten Registration is necessary. In person registration begins on Thursday, June 27 at 9:00 am. Phone registration begins at 3:00 pm. at 3:00 pm
		Location: Headquarters

	1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	SHIP Answer Session
		Contact: 732-728-1331
		State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) 732-728-1331. Helping those with questions regarding: Medicaid, Medicare and other insurance and drug plans. SHIP Volunteer Counselors are coordinated through RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Services Program) a division of Family & Children’s Service of Monmouth County, and come to the Headquarters Library on the first Thursday of the month. No appointment needed, walk-in for first come, first served information.
		Location: Headquarters

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Brave (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 609-259-7565
		Set in Scotland during a rugged and mythical time, this year's Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature stars Merida, an aspiring archer and the impetuous daughter of royalty. 93 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Allentown

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Brave (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		Set in Scotland during a rugged and mythical time, this year's Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature stars Merida, an aspiring archer and the impetuous daughter of royalty. 93 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Hazlet

	2:00 PM - 3:55 PM	*Movie: American Graffiti* (1973) (PG)**
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Americana: A Film Series In the early 1960s, several California teenagers who are unsure of their futures spend one night at the end of summer cruising the streets of their town in this funny and nostalgic film directed by George Lucas. Nominated for five Academy Awards, this classic comedy stars Ron Howard and Richard Dreyfuss. 113 minutes
		Location: Marlboro

	3:15 PM - 3:50 PM	Digging for Fossils!
		Join us for a “dig-tastic” storytime, and then we’ll create our very own beach fossils.
		Location: Atlantic Highlands

	4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Yoga for Children
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Join us for some fun doing yoga with Ms. Claudine Fenniman. We will learn some yoga poses, breathing techniques, and finish by relaxing with a guided meditation. Sign up is required; space is limited. For ages 8 and up.
		Location: Ocean Township

	4:15 PM - 4:45 PM	Theme Posters
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Decorate, fill in, and color your own Dig Into Reading poster! Posters will be displayed in the Children's Meeting Room! Space is limited. Registration begins Monday, July 1 for Grades K and up.
		Location: Marlboro


	4:15 PM - 5:00 PM	Disney’s Little Mermaid Performance
		Contact: 609-259-7565
		Disney’s Little Mermaid Performance- All Ages Thursday, July 11 @ 4:15pm Performing Arts Ensemble of Red Bank invites you to take a trip under the sea as they present a live performance of Disney’s Little Mermaid.
		Location: Allentown

	5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Silkscreen T-Shirts
		Contact: 1-886-941-8188
		Teens let your imagination have free range while we design colorful t-shirts. Your designs will be turned into stencils and attached to the silk screens, which will then be transferred to your shirts. A great experience is promised! Bring your own 100% white cotton t-shirt. This program is for teens entering the 6th Grade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Just Click the Box Below!
		Location: Eastern Branch
		There are 16 spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Chemical Magic
		It's Chemical Wizardry! Come, have a terrific time learning chemistry and science concepts in a fun and hands-on atmosphere. Projects include making Flubber, Silly Putty, making Super Hi- bounce balls, turning ordinary coins into copper and more. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please visit our website to register online.
		Location: Headquarters
		There are 13 spaces available.

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Crocheters of the Jersey Shore
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Welcome to the wonderful world of crochet and knitting. We welcome knitters and crocheters of all levels to join the group. Don't know how...the group can help. Are you a lefty frustrated by right-handed directions...the group can help. Bring your knitting or crocheting projects for an enjoyable evening. Meet other local knitters and crocheters to share ideas, show off your projects and learn what's new in the world of patterns and yarns. Meets the 1^st Thursday of each month.
		Location: Wall Township

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	SCORE Counseling Sessions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7242
		SCORE provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available throughout the month: Tuesdays at either 2:00 or 3:00 pm or Thursdays, at either 6:30 or 7:30 pm. Please call the library to schedule.
		Location: Headquarters

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Anime
		Contact: 732-291-1956
		Anime is a Japanese style of drawing,often characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters and fantastic themes. Mina Sanwald, an illustrator & animator based out of New York,will be teaching different techniques to drawing anime characters. Let your pencil flow and create a character of your very own This program is for teens entering 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Atlantic Highlands

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Hooping
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Handcraft your own hula hoop for fun and exercise with hula hoop expert, Amy Paradise. First you will decorate your own hula hoop and then you will learn the different hula hooping techniques. This program is for teens entering the 6^thgrade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Stop by the reference desk or call.
		Location: Marlboro

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Colts Neck Library Book Club: The Light Between Oceans
		Come join us at the Colts Neck Library as we discuss The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. After four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns to Australia and takes a job as the lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, nearly half a day’s journey from the coast. To this isolated island, where the supply boat comes once a season, Tom brings a young, bold, and loving wife, Isabel. Years later, after two miscarriages and one stillbirth, the grieving Isabel hears a baby’s cries on the wind. A boat has washed up onshore carrying a dead man and a living baby. Tom, who keeps meticulous records and whose moral principles have withstood a horrific war, wants to report the man and infant immediately. But Isabel insists the baby is a “gift from God,” and against Tom’s judgment, they claim her as their own and name her Lucy. When she is two, Tom and Isabel return to the mainland and are reminded that there are other people in the world. Their choice has devastated one of them. This book discussion will be moderated by Colts Neck Librarian Stephanie Laurino. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend, however registration is preferred. Stop by or call the library to reserve your copy of the book today.
		Location: Colts Neck

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. The group will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.
		Location: Howell
Friday July 12, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Colts Neck Library Book Club: The Light Between Oceans
		Come join us at the Colts Neck Library as we discuss The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. After four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns to Australia and takes a job as the lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, nearly half a day’s journey from the coast. To this isolated island, where the supply boat comes once a season, Tom brings a young, bold, and loving wife, Isabel. Years later, after two miscarriages and one stillbirth, the grieving Isabel hears a baby’s cries on the wind. A boat has washed up onshore carrying a dead man and a living baby. Tom, who keeps meticulous records and whose moral principles have withstood a horrific war, wants to report the man and infant immediately. But Isabel insists the baby is a “gift from God,” and against Tom’s judgment, they claim her as their own and name her Lucy. When she is two, Tom and Isabel return to the mainland and are reminded that there are other people in the world. Their choice has devastated one of them. This book discussion will be moderated by Colts Neck Librarian Stephanie Laurino. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend, however registration is preferred. Stop by or call the library to reserve your copy of the book today.
		Location: Colts Neck

	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Identity theft is the fastest frowing crime in America! Learn how thieves steal identities and how you can protect yourself. Presented by Money Management International, a non-profit credit counseling service.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Friends of the Library Book Sale
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Pick a read for the beach or pool and support the Friends of the Library.
		Location: Ocean Township


	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Mah Jongg
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Fridays throughout the month, unless the Library is closed.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Teen Coffee House
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		"Discover What's Beneath the Surface" at Ocean Library's first ever coffee house featuring local talent, coffee drinks and snacks, and the Ugly Mug Contest. Ages 14-21 only please.
		Location: Ocean Township
Saturday July 13, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Friends of the Library Book Sale
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Pick a read for the beach or pool and support the Friends of the Library.
		Location: Ocean Township

	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Chess Classes
		Contact: 732-291-1956
		Ages 5 years old and Up Come learn and master the art of chess. Conducted by experienced instructors. The chess classes are held the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Please call the Library for information.
		Location: Atlantic Highlands

	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Summer Family Film Festival: Monsters, Inc. (2001) (G)
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x7226
		What happens after Mike and Sulley graduate from Monster University? As professional "scare specialists," they accidently let a young girl named Boo into their world behind the closets and under the beds . . . throwing their life into chaos. 92 minutes Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. FREE tickets available, in-person only, starting Friday, July 5.
		Location: Headquarters

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Chess Club @ Howell Library
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		The Chess Club meets every Saturday that the Howell Library is open. All ages and levels of play are welcome.
		Location: Howell

	10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Play Chess & 'Go'
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x7222
		Come play chess & "Go" every Saturday throughout the month when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	First Time Homebuyer Program: Keys to Homeownership
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		The Home Buyer Workshop provides consumers with information on budgeting and credit use, obtaining a mortgage, shopping for a home, the appraisal and inspection process, the mortgage closing, and life as a homeowner. Completion of this course may qualify the customer for federal, state, or local government or private mortgage programs. Presented by Money Management International, a nonprofit credit counseling agency.
		Location: Eastern Branch
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	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Dinosaur Eggs
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7226
		School Age Craft For those who are going into first grade or older in September In-person registration begins on Wednesday, July 3 at 9:00 am. Phone registration begins at 3:00 pm
		Location: Headquarters

	12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Mah Jongg
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Mondays throughout the month, when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	The Mah Jongg Club @ Howell Library
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		The Mah Jongg Club meets every Monday afternoon that the Library is open. Ages 13 through adult, all levels of play welcome.
		Location: Howell

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Wall Game Day: Bridge & Mah Jongg
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Come play Bridge or the age-old game of Mah Jongg! Join us in the Meeting Room. Participants need to know how to play the game & game sets will be provided. All are welcome!
		Location: Wall Township


	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Monsters, Inc. (2001) (G)
		Contact: 732-683-8980
		What happens after Mike and Sulley graduate from Monster University? As professional "scare specialists," they accidently let a young girl named Boo into their world behind the closets and under the beds . . . throwing their life into chaos. 92 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. FREE tickets available, in-person only, starting Monday, July 8.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Monsters, Inc. (2001) (G)
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		What happens after Mike and Sulley graduate from Monster University? As professional "scare specialists," they accidently let a young girl named Boo into their world behind the closets and under the beds . . . throwing their life into chaos. 92 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Ocean Township

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Monsters, Inc. (2001) (G)
		Contact: 732-431-5656
		What happens after Mike and Sulley graduate from Monster University? As professional "scare specialists," they accidently let a young girl named Boo into their world behind the closets and under the beds . . . throwing their life into chaos. 92 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Colts Neck

	2:00 PM - 4:30 PM	New Release Movie: Zero Dark Thirty (2012) (R)
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Starring Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, and Chris Pratt Directed by Kathryn Bigelow A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May 2011. 157 minutes (c) Columbia
		Location: Eastern Branch

	4:15 PM - 4:45 PM	Theme posters
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Decorate, fill in, and color your own poster! Posters will be displayed in the Children's Meeting Room! Space is limited. Registration begins Moday, July 1 for Grades K and up.
		Location: Marlboro

	5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Silkscreen T-Shirts
		Teens let your imagination have free range while we design colorful t-shirts. Your designs will be turned into stencils and attached to the silk screens, which will then be transferred to your shirts. A great experience is promised! Bring your own 100% white cotton t-shirt. This program is for teens entering the 6th Grade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Please visit our website to register online.
		Location: Headquarters
		There are 6 spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	New Release Movie: Zero Dark Thirty (2012) (R)
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Starring Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, and Chris Pratt Directed by Kathryn Bigelow A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May 2011. 157 minutes (c) Columbia
		Location: Eastern Branch

	6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Play Bridge
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Come and play bridge! Monday evenings when the library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Monsters, Inc. (2001) (G)
		Contact: 732-683-8980
		What happens after Mike and Sulley graduate from Monster University? As professional "scare specialists," they accidently let a young girl named Boo into their world behind the closets and under the beds . . . throwing their life into chaos. 92 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. FREE tickets available, in-person only, starting Monday, July 8.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Current Perspectives: A Security Blanket Covering Social Security
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		As part of our new Current Perspectives lecture series, Steven Pressman, PhD will discuss the history of Social Security the financial solvency of the system and what Dr. Pressman calls “chained indexing”. Dr. Pressman is Professor of Economics and Finance at Monmouth University. He has appeared on Fox TV Business News in 2011. He also serves as co-editor of the Review of Political Economy, as Associate Editor and Book Review Editor of the Eastern Economic Journal, and a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the journal Basic Income Studies. He received his Ph.D. in 1983 from the New School for Social Research. He has published around 120 articles in refereed journals and as book chapters, and has authored, or edited 13 books, including Women in the Age of Economic Transformation (Routledge, 1994), Economics and Its Discontents (Edward Elgar, 1998), A New Guide to Post Keynesian Economics (Routledge, 2001), Alternative Theories of the State (Palgrave/Macmillan, 2006), 50 Major Economists, 2nd ed. (Routledge, 2006), and Leading Contemporary Economists (Routledge, 2008). His main areas of research are poverty and income distribution, and government tax and spending policies (including basic income plans, Social Security, education financing and spending, taxing e-commerce, health care policy, and anti-poverty policy).
		Location: Wall Township

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tales from Beyond
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		Give your mind and your goosebumps an exciting trip into experiencing the unknown! Hear true stories about the Lizzie Borden axe murders, the sinking of the Titanic, and Jack the Ripper. Observe real artifacts from the Titanic, a Voodoo doll from Haiti, Jivaro Shrunken Heads and MORE. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Hazlet

	7:00 PM - 8:15 PM	Yoga for Beginners
		Contact: 732-431-7220x7222
		Take steps toward vibrant health and freeing your mind from everyday stress. Learn about breath, vibration, concentration, and movement in this relaxing and uplifting class. Steven Russell, certified teacher of Dharma Yoga, has studied with Sri Dharma Mittra in NYC, and has been practicing yoga for over ten years. He welcomes from beginner to experienced yogis. This program is for adults, ages 18 and older. Please bring a mat, or large towel to class. Sessions will be held Mondays in July. (15, 22 and 29)
		Location: Headquarters


	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Polymer Clay
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Create miniature polymer clay figures, food, animals, charms, etc...which can sit on a shelf or hang on a necklace or keychain. Unleash your inner sculptor and create fun pieces of your very own. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Marlboro

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		SCORE (The Service Corps of Retired Executives) provides free, confidential, counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available on Monday evenings throughout the month. An appointment is required. Please call the library at 732-449-8877 to schedule an appointment.
		Location: Wall Township
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		Internet 1-on-1 Class (Scheduled Appointments between 1pm & 5pm)
		Contact: Reference Desk 732 431 7220 x 7222
		Would you like to learn more about the basics of computers, Internet searching, using email, or Microsoft Word? Basic 1-on-1 instruction is available, by appointment, during a one hour session for Monmouth County Library cardholders in good standing. Due to popular demand, the service is limited to one session per cardholder per season. Sessions are offered on the following dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13. Sessions are scheduled between 1:00pm and 5:00pm. The session is free, but registration is required. To schedule an appointment for a one-hour session, please call the Reference Desk at 732-431-7220 x7222.
		Location: Headquarters

	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Book Discussion: Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? by Jeanette Winterson
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? is a memoir about a life’s work to find happiness. Witty, acute, fierce, and celebratory, Winterson's book relates a tough-minded search for belonging—for love, identity, home, and a mother. Copies available at the circulation desk beginning June 18.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. This group meets every Tuesday in the downstairs large meeting room of the library.
		Location: Colts Neck

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Knitters and Purlers
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Volunteers will be on hand to guide beginners to experts in the art of knitting. Bring a skein of wool and the appropriate needles (it will say on the wool label which size needles you need.) For more information, please call the library.
		Location: Marlboro

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Monsters, Inc. (2001) (G)
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		What happens after Mike and Sulley graduate from Monster University? As professional "scare specialists," they accidently let a young girl named Boo into their world behind the closets and under the beds . . . throwing their life into chaos. 92 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Howell

	2:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Movie: Hitchcock (2012) (PG-13)
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Plagued by both a reckless ego and nagging self-doubt, Hollywood legend Alfred Hitchcock becomes obsessed with a grisly murder story that the studios won't back. Determined, he risks his reputation, his home, and even the love of his wife, Alma, as he sets out to make the film. Directed by Sacha Gervasi. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, and Scarlett Johansson. Biography/Drama- 98 minutes.
		Location: Headquarters

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Movies @ Wall: Robot & Frank (2012) (PG-13)
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Cool Movies for a Hot Summer Set in the near future, an ex-jewel thief receives a gift from his son: a robot butler programmed to look after him. But soon the two companions try their luck as a heist team. Frank Langella, Liv Tyler, Susan Sarandon and Jeremy Sisto star in the film that won the best feature film award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. 89 minutes.
		Location: Wall Township

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	SCORE Counseling Sessions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7242
		SCORE provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available throughout the month: on Tuesdays at either 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm on Thursdays at either 6:30 pm or 7:30 pm Please call the library to schedule.
		Location: Headquarters

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Feathers, Beaks, & Claws
		Contact: (732) 264-7164
		Have you ever wondered how birds adapted over the years? Poricy Park Conservancy is here to answer all your questions (and a few you didn't know you had) about our feathered friends. You will also get the chance to take part in the ultimate "fossil dig" - a guided owl pellet dissection! Grades K & up. Space is limited! Please call or visit the Hazlet Library to register.
		Location: Hazlet

	5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Silkscreen T-Shirts
		Contact: 609-259-7565
		Teens let your imagination have free range while we design colorful t-shirts. Your designs will be turned into stencils and attached to the silk screens, which will then be transferred to your shirts. A great experience is promised! Bring your own 100% white cotton t-shirt. This program is for teens entering the 6th Grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Allentown


	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Conversational English for Adults
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Conversational English classes for adults. Please bring a pencil and notebook to each class. Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County.
		Location: Ocean Township

	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Make 'N Take Plastic Models
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Recapture your childhood adventures and share with your kids the fun of completing a plastic model in one night. Grades 6 and up; adults welcome. Space is limited; please register in advance. Sponsored by International Plastic Modelers Association, Central Jersey Chapter.
		Location: Ocean Township

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Jewelry
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Make a delightful and fun fashion accessory. Teens will use Swarovski crystals and focal beads however they desire to create a unique look. The possibilities are endless. All you need to bring is your imagination and you are on your way to creating a fabulous look for yourself! This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Wall Township

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tales from Beyond
		Give your mind and your goosebumps an exciting trip into experiencing the unknown! Hear true stories about the Lizzie Boren axe murders, the sinking of the Titanic, and Jack the Ripper. Observe real artifacts from the Titanic, a Voodoo doll from Haiti, Jivaro Shrunken Heads and MORE. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please visit our website to register online.
		Location: Headquarters
		There are many spaces available.

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Failure at Gettysburg: 15 Decisions that Doomed the Confederacy
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		July is the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg From the death of Stonewall Jackson to Pickett's Charge, errors on the part of Jefferson Davis, D.H. Hill, Lee, Jackson, Longstreet, A.P. Hill, Richard Ewell, Henry Heth and J.E.B. Stuart led to the devastating loss of initiative and manpower at Gettysburg. Join Glenn LeBoeuf of Let History Live as he discusses this all-important battle during the sesquicentennial anniversary.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Transitions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7222
		Transitions - A meeting place for the divorced & separated. Support group for people of all stages of separation and divorce. All ages welcome. Meets every Tuesday that the library is open.
		Location: Headquarters
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	9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Monmouth County Senior Art Competition Award Ceremony
		Contact: MC Office on Aging 732 431 7450
		The 2013 Monmouth County Senior Citizen Annual Art Show, which is sponsored by the Monmouth County Office on Aging, is being held again this year at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan, New Jersey, during the month of July.
		Location: Headquarters

	9:00 AM - 4:30 PM	Monmouth County Surrogate's Office: Wall Satellite Location
		Contact: 732-431-7330
		A representative from the Surrogate’s office will be at the Library to provide you free and confidential help with all probate matters. Please schedule an appointment by calling 732-431-7330 x 7337.
		Location: Wall Township

	10:00 AM - 10:25 AM	Baby Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Share the joyful experience of entertaining stories, songs and nursery rhymes with your child in a small group setting. For babies ages 10-24 months with parent or caregiver. Siblings welcome.
		Location: West Long Branch

	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Book Discussion: Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? by Jeanette Winterson
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? is a memoir about a life’s work to find happiness. Witty, acute, fierce, and celebratory, Winterson's book relates a tough-minded search for belonging—for love, identity, home, and a mother. Copies available at the circulation desk beginning June 18.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Intro to PCs (Registration Required)
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x7222
		This class will cover basic computer terminology, files and folders, saving and retrieving files, opening and closing a program, and switching between programs. This class will not cover Macs or the Internet. Recommended for people with no experience with computers or those who want to review the basics. The class will be approximately 40 minutes followed by 50 minutes of practice time. Registration is required. You can register online, in-person, or by calling the library at 732-431-7220 x7222. Registration begins on Monday, June 10^th and ends Wednesday, July 10^th
		Location: Headquarters
		There are 8 spaces available.

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. Additional resources are available in the library's Career Information Center.
		Location: Eastern Branch


	10:45 AM - 11:05 AM	Toddler & Preschool Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Note: Special combined storytime for July / August only Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities with your child in a nurturing environment. Toddlers ages 2-3 may be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
		Location: West Long Branch

	12:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Duplicate Bridge
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Get together with others interested in this challenging game. Games in session when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Movie: THX 1138 (1974) (PG)
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		Groundbreaking Reads: Subterranean Experiences from a Groundbreaking Film Visionary A chilling version of the 25^th century: Subterranean people are controlled by computers run by identical, androgynous citizens who are programmed into submission by the use of mind-calming drugs. Expanded from his college film project, THX 1138 was director George Lucas’ first feature-length film and the title that brought him into the limelight. Starring Robert Duvall and Donald Pleasance. 88 minutes
		Location: Hazlet

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Monsters, Inc. (2001) (G)
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		What happens after Mike and Sulley graduate from Monster University? As professional "scare specialists," they accidently let a young girl named Boo into their world behind the closets and under the beds . . . throwing their life into chaos. 92 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Wall Township

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Afternoon at the Movies: Hyde Park on Hudson (2012) (R)
		As Great Britain faces an imminent war with Germany, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his wife, Eleanor, invite the King and Queen of England for a weekend at their home in upstate New York. But during the first-ever visit of a reigning British monarch to America, international affairs must be juggled with the complexities of FDR's domestic establishment, as wife, mother, and mistresses all conspire to make the royal trip an unforgettable one. Starring Bill Murray, Laura Linney, and Olivia Williams. 94 minutes
		Location: Colts Neck

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	International Film: No (2012) (R)
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Summer International Film Series When military dictator Augusto Pinochet calls for a referendum to decide his permanence in power in 1988, the leaders of the opposition persuade a young daring advertising executive - René Saavedra - to head their campaign. With limited resources and under the constant scrutiny of the despot's watchmen, Saavedra and his team conceive of a bold plan to win the election and free their country from oppression. Directed by Pablo Larraín. Starring Gael García Bernal, Alfredo Castro, and Luis Gnecco. In Spanish with English subtitles. Chile. 118 minutes.
		Location: Headquarters

	2:00 PM - 4:05 PM	Movie: Jaws (1975) (PG)
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		There has never been a more terrifying phenomenon like this motion picture that shocked moviegoers with its riveting tale of three men allied in a life-and-death hunt to destroy a killer embodying nearly three tons of instant white death. Part of the "Ground Breaking Movies" series. 124 minutes.
		Location: Ocean Township

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Jewelry
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Make a delightful and fun necklace from seven chain links. Teens will join the links and focal beads however they desire for a unique look. The possibilities are endless. All you need to bring is your imagination and you are on your way to creating a fabulous look for yourself! This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Marlboro

	4:00 PM - 4:40 PM	Cave Painting - School Age Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Dig into Reading! Calling all artists! We'll be cave painting prehistoric and original designs. Remember to wear your painting clothes! For Grades K- 4. Parent or guardian must remain in library.
		Location: West Long Branch

	4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Meet the Exotic Birds of Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Education Center
		Contact: 732-431-5656
		Meet the Exotic Birds of Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Education Center- All ages Wednesday, July 17 @4pm Come learn about Cockatoos, African Greys, and Macaws as they talk, dance and do clever tricks!
		Location: Colts Neck

	5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Silkscreen T-Shirts
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		Teens let your imagination have free range while we design colorful t-shirts. Your designs will be turned into stencils and attached to the silk screens, which will then be transferred to your shirts. A great experience is promised! Bring your own 100% white cotton t-shirt. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Hazlet

	6:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Dog Reading Therapy
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Read to a live dog. Our dogs love children and books. Bring your favorite book or choose one from the library.
		Location: Howell


	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	International Film: No (2012) (R)
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Summer International Film Series When military dictator Augusto Pinochet calls for a referendum to decide his permanence in power in 1988, the leaders of the opposition persuade a young daring advertising executive - René Saavedra - to head their campaign. With limited resources and under the constant scrutiny of the despot's watchmen, Saavedra and his team conceive of a bold plan to win the election and free their country from oppression. Directed by Pablo Larraín. Starring Gael García Bernal, Alfredo Castro, and Luis Gnecco. In Spanish with English subtitles. Chile. 118 minutes.
		Location: Headquarters

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Portrait Wish Doll with Barbara Calvo
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Participants will create a 12" doll using a foil armature. A special wish, written on a piece of paper, will be placed within the foil and covered with fabric strips to create the body. Please bring fabric, beads, buttons, yarn, jewels, a 2" photograph (head only) to dress, embellish and personalize your doll. Doll can be a self-portrait or portrait of a loved one. Please sign up in advance for this 2-week program. Teens over age 14 and adults welcome.
		Location: Ocean Township

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tales from Beyond
		Contact: 732-938-2300 x4
		Give your mind and your goosebumps an exciting trip into experienceing the unknown! Hear true stories about the Lizzie Borden axe murders, the sinking of the Titanic, and Jack the Ripper. Observe real artifacts from the Titanic, a Voodoo doll from Haiti, Jivaro Shrunken Heads and MORE. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Howell

	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Book Discussion: Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? by Jeanette Winterson
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? is a memoir about a life’s work to find happiness. Witty, acute, fierce, and celebratory,Winterson's book relates a tough-minded search for belonging—for love, identity, home, and a mother. Copies available at the circulation desk beginning June 18.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Teen Advisory Board Meeting
		Contact: 732 431 7220 x7222

		Location: Headquarters
Thursday July 18, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Meet The Author
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Meet author Christine Palazzo as she reads from her work "Oh, What A Sensational Summer Night"
		Location: Howell

	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Senior Book Club
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Seniors are invited to join this book discussion club which meets every third Thursday of the month. The Other House by Henry James This is the story of a struggle for possession-and of its devastating consequences. Three women seek to secure the affections of one man, while he, in turn, tries to satisfy them all. But in the middle of this contest of wills stands his unwitting and vulnerable young daughter. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.
		Location: Howell

	10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Thursday Morning Book Club: Cain by José Saramago
		Nobel Literature: A Book Series In this, his last novel, the Portuguese writer José Saramago daringly reimagines the characters and narratives of the Old Testament. Cain, the despised, the murderer, is Saramago’s protagonist. Condemned to wander forever after he kills his brother Abel, Cain makes his way through the world in the company of a personable donkey. He is a witness to and participant in the stories of Isaac and Abraham, the destruction of the Tower of Babel, Moses and the golden calf, the trials of Job. The rapacious Queen Lilith takes him as her lover. And again and again, Cain encounters a God whose actions seem callous, cruel, and unjust. We meet the third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted) at 10:30 am and welcome new members. Books are available at the Circulation Desk.
		Location: Headquarters

	1:00 PM - 3:10 PM	Movie: Jack Reacher (2012) (PG-13)
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Starring: Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie In a heartland city, five are shot dead by an expert sniper. The police quickly identify and arrest the culprit, and build a slam-dunk case. But the accused man claims he's innocent and says "Get Jack Reacher." Shocked at the accused's request, Reacher sets out to confirm for himself the absolute certainty of the man's guilt, but comes up with more than he bargained for. 130 mins
		Location: Howell

	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Big Rigs At The Library
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7226
		Big Rigs At The Library Come and see come some great vehicles from the Manalapan Township Department of Public Works. For all ages. Lower parking lot on Alexandria Drive No registration.
		Location: Headquarters

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Monsters, Inc. (2001) (G)
		Contact: 609-259-7565
		What happens after Mike and Sulley graduate from Monster University? As professional "scare specialists," they accidently let a young girl named Boo into their world behind the closets and under the beds . . . throwing their life into chaos. 92 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Allentown

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Monsters, Inc. (2001) (G)
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		What happens after Mike and Sulley graduate from Monster University? As professional "scare specialists," they accidently let a young girl named Boo into their world behind the closets and under the beds . . . throwing their life into chaos. 92 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Hazlet


	2:00 PM - 3:55 PM	*Movie: The American President* (1995) (PG-13)**
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Americana: A Film Series Widowed President Andrew Shepard tries to balance his approval ratings and an aggressive political opponent while wooing environmental lobbyist Sydney Wade. Michael Douglas and Annette Bening star as the first "couple" in this patriotic romance. 115 minutes
		Location: Marlboro

	3:15 PM - 3:50 PM	What's the Dirt on Worms?
		It’s a “dig-alicous” afternoon. As we continue celebrate “Dig into Reading!” we will be reading slimy stories and then making our own edible “worms and dirt” craft. Children ages 4 and up welcome. Please let us know if your child has any allergies.
		Location: Atlantic Highlands

	4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Puppets & Marionettes Family Program
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Join Miss Penny of Fun on a String as she presents a variety show using puppets and marionettes. All are welcome.
		Location: Ocean Township

	4:15 PM - 4:50 PM	Planting Fun
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Decorate your own flower pot and plant your own flowers! Space is limited. Registration will begin Thursday, July 11 for Grades PreK and up and their families.
		Location: Marlboro

	5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Anime
		Anime is a Japanese style of drawing,often characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters and fantastic themes. Mina Sanwald, an illustrator & animator based out of New York,will be teaching different techniques to drawing anime characters. Let your pencil flow and create a character of your very own This program is for teens entering 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please visit our website to register online.
		Location: Headquarters
		There are many spaces available.

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Jewelry
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Make a delightful and fun necklace from seven chain links. Teens will join the links and focal beads however they desire for a unique look. The possibilities are endless. All you need to bring is your imagination and you are on your way to creating a fabulous for yourself! This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required; Just click the box below!
		Location: Eastern Branch
		There are many spaces available.

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Knit Wits! Knitting and Crocheting
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		All ages and genders are welcome at these enjoyable and instructive meetings. Participants are asked to bring their own needles and an open mind. Coordinated by Sarita Pathak. (Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of every month.)
		Location: Headquarters

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	SCORE Counseling Sessions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7242
		SCORE provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available throughout the month: Tuesdays at either 2:00 or 3:00 pm or Thursdays, at either 6:30 or 7:30 pm. Please call the library to schedule.
		Location: Headquarters

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Anime
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Anime is a Japanese style of drawing,often characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters and fantastic themes. Mina Sanwald, an illustrator & animator based out of New York,will be teaching different techniques to drawing anime characters. Let your pencil flow and create a character of your very own This program is for teens entering 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Marlboro

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Terrariums
		Contact: 732-291-1956
		For this prgram you will be creating your own little sanctuary. Show off your green thumb and come construct your own little garden in a jar. For this program you will need to bring a 32 ounce clear jar. This program is for teen's entering 6th grade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Atlantic Highlands

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Author Talk: Debbie Peterson Nourish: A Community-Supported Cookbook
		Monmouth County author Debbie Peterson loves to play with food, and ironically, doesn't follow recipes. Instead, she alters and substitutes as she sees fit, using the recipe as a general guideline as opposed to a prescription. Come join us as she talks about her new cookbook Nourish: A Community-Supported Cookbook. In Nourish, the recipes originate from some of the brightest local minds in healthy eating. They all have a passion for creating masterpieces using local, sustainable - and most important - real whole food.
		Location: Colts Neck

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Creative Writers Group
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Novice through expert writers and those who want to be inspired... Join award winning creative individuals to discuss your current works in a supportive and constructive environment. Tips on getting published. (Meets monthly on the third Thursday of each month) http://www.monmouthwriters.com/
		Location: Headquarters


	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Wall Book Club: Once We Were Brothers by Ronald Balson
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Once We Were Brothers is a contemporary legal thriller and a poignant look back into the lives of small town Poland during World War II. A wealthy Chicago philanthropist, is attending opening night at the opera. A retired Polish immigrant, makes his way through the crowd and shoves a gun in a man’s face, denouncing him as former SS officer. Solomon is arrested and Rosenzweig uses his enormous influence to get him released from jail, but Solomon commences a relentless pursuit to bring Rosenzweig before the courts to answer for war crimes. Solomon finds a young attorney, Catherine Lockhart, to whom he recounts his family's struggles and heroisms during the war, revealing to her that he and Piatek grew up as brothers in the same household. The author, Ronald H. Balson, is a Chicago trial attorney, an educator and writer. The Wall Book Club welcomes new members in the Meeting Room. Monthly selection titles are available at the circulation desk.
		Location: Wall Township
Friday July 19, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Mah Jongg
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Fridays throughout the month, unless the Library is closed.
		Location: Eastern Branch
Saturday July 20, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:40 AM	Summer Family Film Festival: Rise of the Guardians (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x7226
		When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs, and imagination of children all over the world. 97 minutes Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. FREE tickets available, in-person only, starting Friday, July 12.
		Location: Headquarters

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Chess Club @ Howell Library
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		The Chess Club meets every Saturday that the Howell Library is open. All ages and levels of play are welcome.
		Location: Howell

	10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Play Chess & 'Go'
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x7222
		Come play chess & "Go" every Saturday throughout the month when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters
Monday July 22, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Hieroglyphics, Ancient Egyptian and Your Own
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7226
		School Age Craft For those who are going into first grade or older in September In-person registration begins on Thursday, July 11 at 9:00 am. Phone registration begins at 3:00 pm
		Location: Headquarters

	12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Mah Jongg
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Mondays throughout the month, when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	The Mah Jongg Club @ Howell Library
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		The Mah Jongg Club meets every Monday afternoon that the Library is open. Ages 13 through adult, all levels of play welcome.
		Location: Howell

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Wall Game Day: Bridge & Mah Jongg
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Come play Bridge or the age-old game of Mah Jongg! Join us in the Meeting Room. Participants need to know how to play the game & game sets will be provided. All are welcome!
		Location: Wall Township

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Rise of the Guardians (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-431-5656
		When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs, and imagination of children all over the world. 97 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Colts Neck

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Rise of the Guardians (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-683-8980
		When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs, and imagination of children all over the world. 97 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. FREE tickets available, in-person only, starting Monday, July 16.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Rise of the Guardians (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs, and imagination of children all over the world. 97 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Ocean Township


	5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Anime
		Anime is a Japanese style of drawing,often characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters and fantastic themes. Mina Sanwald, an illustrator & animator based out of New York,will be teaching different techniques to drawing anime characters. Let your pencil flow and create a character of your very own This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Hazlet

	6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Play Bridge
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Come and play bridge! Monday evenings when the library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	6:30 PM - 7:15 PM	Days of Knights - Meet a Real Knight!
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Dig into Reading! A knight in shining armor is coming to the West Long Branch Public Library! Enjoy interactive storytelling, see a sword fight, and you may even get a chance to try on medieval armor. Sir Kenneth and his silly storytelling partner will present "King Arthur and the Riddle of the Dark Knight." Bring your camera to take pictures with a real knight! Family friendly event, appropriate for children ages 4 and up. No registration required.
		Location: West Long Branch

	6:30 PM - 8:10 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Rise of the Guardians (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-683-8980
		When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs, and imagination of children all over the world. 97 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. FREE tickets available, in-person only, starting Monday, July 16.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	6:30 PM - 8:45 PM	CHADD
		Contact: Eva O'Malley 732-552-8012
		Monmouth County CHADD Parent Support Group welcomes everyone to their meeting. CHADD is the nation's premiere organization serving children and adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). CHADD has over 20,000 members in 200 local affiliates throughout the US. Monmouth County CHADD offers support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals and others.
		Location: Howell

	7:00 PM - 8:15 PM	Yoga for Beginners
		Contact: 732-431-7220x7222
		Take steps toward vibrant health and freeing your mind from everyday stress. Learn about breath, vibration, concentration, and movement in this relaxing and uplifting class. Steven Russell, certified teacher of Dharma Yoga, has studied with Sri Dharma Mittra in NYC, and has been practicing yoga for over ten years. He welcomes from beginner to experienced yogis. This program is for adults, ages 18 and older. Please bring a mat, or large towel to class. Sessions will be held Mondays in July. (22 and 29)
		Location: Headquarters

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Polymer Clay
		Create miniature polymer clay figures, food, animals, charms, etc... which can sit on a self or hang on a necklace or keychain. Unleash your inner sculptor and create fun pieces of your very own. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Please visit our website to register online.
		Location: Headquarters
		There is 1 space available.

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		SCORE (The Service Corps of Retired Executives) provides free, confidential, counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available on Monday evenings throughout the month. An appointment is required. Please call the library at 732-449-8877 to schedule an appointment.
		Location: Wall Township

	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Anime
		Anime is a Japanese style of drawing,often characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters and fantastic themes. Mina Sanwald, an illustrator & animator based out of New York,will be teaching different techniques to drawing anime characters. Let your pencil flow and create a character of your very own. This program is for teens entering 6th grade and up. Registration is required; Just Click the Box Below!
		Location: Eastern Branch
		There are many spaces available.
Tuesday July 23, 2013			Go To Top
		Internet 1-on-1 Class (Scheduled Appointments between 1pm & 5pm)
		Contact: Reference Desk 732 431 7220 x 7222
		Would you like to learn more about the basics of computers, Internet searching, using email, or Microsoft Word? Basic 1-on-1 instruction is available, by appointment, during a one hour session for Monmouth County Library cardholders in good standing. Due to popular demand, the service is limited to one session per cardholder per season. Sessions are offered on the following dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13. Sessions are scheduled between 1:00pm and 5:00pm. The session is free, but registration is required. To schedule an appointment for a one-hour session, please call the Reference Desk at 732-431-7220 x7222.
		Location: Headquarters

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. This group meets every Tuesday in the downstairs large meeting room of the library.
		Location: Colts Neck

	10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Telling Tales. An Adult Short Story Program
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		To Psychic Underworld: by Dan Chaon A young widower is unnerved by the sudden, inexplicable, appearances of messages and notes-on dollar bills, inside a magazine, stapled to the side of a tree; and a college droput, begins to suspect that there's something off, something sinsiter in his late parent's house.
		Location: Headquarters


	11:00 AM - 1:05 PM	New Release Tuesday: Identity Thief (2013) (R)
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Mild-mannered businessman Sandy Patterson travels from Denver to Miami to confront the deceptively harmless-looking woman who has been living it up after stealing Sandy's identity. Directed by Seth Gordon. Starring Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, and John Cho. Comedy- 121 minutes.
		Location: Headquarters

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Knitters and Purlers
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Volunteers will be on hand to guide beginners to experts in the art of knitting. Bring a skein of wool and the appropriate needles (it will say on the wool label which size needles you need.) For more information, please call the library.
		Location: Marlboro

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Movie: Trance (2013) (R)
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		After a blow to the head during his attempted robbery of a $27 million Goya painting, Simon, an art auctioneer, awakens to find that the painting, and his memory, are missing. Forced by his ruthless crime partner Frank to undergo hypnosis, Simon enters into a deadly love triangle with his seductive hypnotist. Directed by Danny Boyle. Starring James McAvoy, Vincent Cassel, and Rosario Dawson. Drama/Thriller- 101 minutes.
		Location: Headquarters

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Rise of the Guardians (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs, and imagination of children all over the world. 97 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Howell

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Movies @ Wall: Promised Land (2012) (R)
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Cool Movies for a Hot Summer A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources. matt Damon, Hal Holbrook and Frances McDormand star. 106 minutes.
		Location: Wall Township

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	SCORE Counseling Sessions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7242
		SCORE provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available throughout the month: on Tuesdays at either 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm on Thursdays at either 6:30 pm or 7:30 pm Please call the library to schedule.
		Location: Headquarters

	4:15 PM - 4:50 PM	Pharaoh Party
		Contact: (732) 264-7164
		Reproduce the grandeur of Ancient Egypt by creating a variety of pharaoh-inspired artifacts! Grades K & up. Registration is required.
		Location: Hazlet

	5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Silkscreen T-Shirts
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Teens let your imagination have free range while we design colorful t-shirts. Your designs will be turned into stencils and attached to the silk screens, which will then be transferred to your shirts. A great experience is promised! Bring your own 100% white cotton t-shirt. This program is for teens entering the 6th Grade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Ocean Township

	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Conversational English for Adults
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Conversational English classes for adults. Please bring a pencil and notebook to each class. Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County.
		Location: Ocean Township

	6:30 PM - 8:35 PM	New Release Tuesday: Identity Thief (2013) (R)
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Mild-mannered businessman Sandy Patterson travels from Denver to Miami to confront the deceptively harmless-looking woman who has been living it up after stealing Sandy's identity. Directed by Seth Gordon. Starring Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, and John Cho. Comedy- 121 minutes.
		Location: Headquarters

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Taking Control of Your Retirement
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Learn to optimize your retirement income and manage the risk of an income shortfall. Presented by Merrill Lynch, Red Bank.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tales from Beyond
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Give your mind and your goosebumps an exiciting trip into experienceing the unknown! Hear true stories about the Lizzie Borden axe murders, the sinking of the Titanic, and Jack the Ripper. Observe real artifacts from the Titanic, a Voodoo doll from Haiti, Jivaro Shrunken Heads and MORE. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Marlboro


	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Polymer Clay
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Create miniature polymer clay figures, food, animals, charms, etc... which can sit on a self or hang on a necklace or keychain. Unleash your inner sculptor and create fun pieces of your very own. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Wall Township

	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Transitions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7222
		Transitions - A meeting place for the divorced & separated. Support group for people of all stages of separation and divorce. All ages welcome. Meets every Tuesday that the library is open.
		Location: Headquarters
Wednesday July 24, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 4:30 PM	Monmouth County Surrogate's Office: Wall Satellite Location
		Contact: 732-431-7330
		A representative from the Surrogate’s office will be at the Library to provide you free and confidential help with all probate matters. Please schedule an appointment by calling 732-431-7330 x 7337.
		Location: Wall Township

	10:00 AM - 10:25 AM	Baby Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Share the joyful experience of entertaining stories, songs and nursery rhymes with your child in a small group setting. For babies ages 10-24 months with parent or caregiver. Siblings welcome.
		Location: West Long Branch

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. Additional resources are available in the library's Career Information Center.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	10:45 AM - 11:05 AM	Toddler & Preschool Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Note: Special combined storytime for July / August only Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities with your child in a nurturing environment. Toddlers ages 2-3 may be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
		Location: West Long Branch

	12:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Duplicate Bridge
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Get together with others interested in this challenging game. Games in session when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Rise of the Guardians (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs, and imagination of children all over the world. 97 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Wall Township

	2:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Movie: Promised Land (2013) (R)
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		Corporate salesman Steve Butler has been dispatched to the rural town of McKinley with his sales partner to offer much-needed relief to the economically hard-hit residents in exchange for drilling rights to their properties. As they grapple with a surprising array of both open hearts and closed doors, the outsiders soon discover the strength of an American small town at a crossroads. Starring Matt Damon, John Krasinski and Frances McDormand. 106 minutes
		Location: Hazlet

	2:00 PM - 3:50 PM	Movie: King Kong (1933) (NR)
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		The original and best when this ape of epic proportions, of course, escapes and terrorizes New York City. Part of the "Ground Breaking Movies" series. 109 minutes.
		Location: Ocean Township

	3:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Monopoly
		Get ready to participate in our annual summer Monopoly Tournament. We will be playing the well known classic Monopoly board game. This is a game of luck, chance, wheeling and dealing. Test your trading skills as you buy and sell property. We will have snacks, drinks and prizes. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please visit our website to register online.
		Location: Headquarters
		There are many spaces available.

	4:00 PM - 4:40 PM	Fossil Making - School Age Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Dig into Reading! Make your mark and rock out as we replicate the process of making a cast fossil. Bring a small item from home to cast, like a seashell or small plastic toy, or use one of ours. Dress for mess! For Grades K- 4. Parent or guardian must remain in library.
		Location: West Long Branch


	4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Dinosaurs and Fossils
		Contact: 732-431-5656
		Dinosaurs and Fossils Grades K and up Wednesday, July 24 @4pm Explore the giants that inhabited the earth millions of years ago. We will examine fossils and models, identify various characteristics of dinosaurs and how they lived. Presented by the Morris Museum.
		Location: Colts Neck

	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Thomas Edison State College Information Session
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Representatives from Thomas Edison State College, one of New Jersey's senior public institutions of higher learning, will hold an information session to give prospective students the opportunity to learn more about college programs, the admissions process, tuition, financial aid, and online education.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tales from Beyond
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Give your mind and your goosebumps an exciting trip into experiencing the unknown! Hear true stories about the Lizzie Borden axe murders, the sinking of the Titanic, and Jack the Ripper. Observe real artifacts from the Titanic, a Voodoo doll from Haiti, Jivaro Shrunken Heads and MORE. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Wall Township

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Women of Words Book Club
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Join us as we discuss The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: a fable by John Boyne Bored and lonely after his family moves from Berlin to a place called "Out-With" in 1942, Bruno, the son of a Nazi officer, befriends a boy in striped pajamas who lives behind a wire fence. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.
		Location: Howell

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Polymer Clay
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		Create miniature polymer clay figures, food, animals, charms, etc... which can sit on a shelf or hang on a necklace or keychain. Unleash your inner sculptor and create fun pieces of your very own. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Stop by the reference desk or call.
		Location: Hazlet
Thursday July 25, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Monmouth County Surrogate's Office
		Contact: 732-431-7330 x 2063
		A representative from the Surrogate’s office will be at the Library to provide you free and confidential help with all probate matters. Please schedule an appointment by calling 732-431-7330 x 2063.
		Location: Ocean Township

	12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Bookbites Book Group for Adults (Bring Your Lunch!)
		Contact: 732-264-7146
		Bookbites Book Group for Adults - Bring your Lunch! The Moonstone By Wilkie Collins Stolen from the forehead of a Hindu idol, the dazzling gem know as “The Moonstone” resurfaces at a birthday party in an English country home-with an enigmatic trio of watchful Brahmins hot on its trail. Laced with superstitions, suspicion, humor, and romance, this 1868 mystery draws readers into a compelling tale with numerous twists and turns. New Members are welcomed. Copies of books are available at Hazlet’s Circulation Desk the month before the scheduled discussion. Contact 732-264-7146
		Location: Hazlet

	1:00 PM - 2:45 PM	Movie: Parental Guidance (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Starring: Billy Crystal, Bette Midler Directed by: Andy Fickman Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Problems arise when the kids' 21st-century behavior collides with Artie and Diane's old-school methods.105 mins.
		Location: Howell

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Rise of the Guardians (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 609-259-7565
		When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs, and imagination of children all over the world. 97 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Allentown

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Rise of the Guardians (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs, and imagination of children all over the world. 97 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Hazlet

	2:00 PM - 3:45 PM	*Movie: In America* (2002) (PG-13)**
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Americana: A Film Series An Irish family that has immigrated to the U.S. finds Manhattan a very foreign and scary place. As they struggle to adapt to their new life, an eccentric neighbor becomes their ally and helps them adjust. Samantha Morton, Djimon Hounsou, and Paddy Considine star in this critically praised drama. 105 minutes
		Location: Marlboro

	3:15 PM - 3:50 PM	LEGO Storytime League!
		Listen to a story and build a Lego creation at the library’s super-fun LEGO Storytime League! Welcome to the club! LEGOs will be supplied.
		Location: Atlantic Highlands


	4:15 PM - 4:50 PM	Book Scavenger Hunt
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Have fun searching for books at they library and win prizes! Space is limited. Registration begins Thursday, July 18 for Grades K-3 (with parent/caregiver).
		Location: Marlboro

	4:15 PM - 5:00 PM	I Dig Origami
		Contact: 609-259-1565
		I Dig Origami Ages 8 and Older. Kids 8 and under have to be accompanied by a parent! Thursday, July 25 @ 4:15pm Learn to make origami creations from master origami artists Karen Reeds and Laura Kruskal. Any skill level is welcome to join.
		Location: Allentown

	5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Mosaics
		Contact: 732 431 7220 x 7222
		For this program you will be creating your own stepping stone out of concrete and glass. Kimberly Deane will be teaching the different techniques to creating your own mosaic. There are endless possibilities and designs that you can make. Put your best foot forward and create something solid This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please visit our website to register online.
		Location: Headquarters
		There are many spaces available.

	5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Silkscreen T-shirts
		Contact: 732-291-1956
		Teens let your imagination have free range while we design colorful t-shirts. Your design will be turned into stencils and attached to the silk screens, which will then be transferred to your shirts. A great experience is promised! Bring your own 100% white cotton t-shirt. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Atlantic Highlands

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	SCORE Counseling Sessions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7242
		SCORE provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available throughout the month: Tuesdays at either 2:00 or 3:00 pm or Thursdays, at either 6:30 or 7:30 pm. Please call the library to schedule.
		Location: Headquarters

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tales from Beyond
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Give your mind and your goosebumps an exciting trip into experiencing the unknown! Hear true stories about the Lizzie Borden axe murders, the sinking of the Titanic, and Jack the Ripper. Observe real artifacts from the Titanic, a Voodoo doll from Haiti, Jivaro Shrunken Heads and MORE. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Ocean Township

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. The group will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.
		Location: Howell

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Sing-Along Movie: Help! (1965) (G)
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Join us for a sing-along movie featuring some of your favorite hit songs by The Beatles! After acquiring a ruby ring, Ringo suddenly finds himself the human sacrifice target of a cult and the band must try to protect him. Come join us and sing along with the songs we all know and love, as The Beatles travel the globe trying to avoid being captured in this comedic musical adventure. You can sing along with the rest of the audience since the song lyrics are displayed on screen or just sit back and enjoy the movie. Featuring classic Beatles songs: · "Help!" · "You're Gonna Lose That Girl" · "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" · "Ticket to Ride" · "I Need You" · "The Night Before" · "Another Girl" Musical/Comedy- 92 minutes.
		Location: Headquarters

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Evening Book Club
		Contact: Atlantic Highlands Library 732-291-1956
		The Emperor's Children by Claire Messud Come share your love of reading with the Atlantic Highlands Evening Book Club. Explore new topics and share your thoughts and ideas with the group. For further details, please view the following website: http://ahlebc.blogspot.com
		Location: Atlantic Highlands
Friday July 26, 2013			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Email Basics
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		In this lesson, you will learn about the different email providers, how to set up an email account (with a focus on Gmail), adding contacts to your address book, sending, replying, and forwarding emails. This class will also show you how to send attachments. The class will run for approximately one hour and will allow time for Q&A.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Mah Jongg
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Fridays throughout the month, unless the Library is closed.
		Location: Eastern Branch
Saturday July 27, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Chess Classes
		Contact: 732-291-1956
		Ages 5 years old and Up Come learn and master the art of chess. Conducted by experienced instructors. The chess classes are held the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Please call the Library for information.
		Location: Atlantic Highlands


	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Chess Club @ Howell Library
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		The Chess Club meets every Saturday that the Howell Library is open. All ages and levels of play are welcome.
		Location: Howell

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Monmouth Writers Author Talks
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Author talks are presented the fourth Saturday of the month (Except November, December, January & March 2013 - No meeting) Today's Guest Author - Sharon Tremblay, self-published author 'Should You Self-Publish?' Publishing has changed much in the last decade and continues to change. Sharon Trembley will discuss the decision, risk, cost, and work involved with self-publishing. She discusses what work is needed to self-publish, what remains true for either the traditional or independent paths, provides resources, and gives advice based on her research and experience. Sharon will also talk real numbers for both time and cost of publishing. For more information, about this author visit http://sharonscrazycats.blogspot.com Meetings are free & open to all. Please call the library to register. Visit Monmouth Writers
		Location: Howell

	10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Play Chess & 'Go'
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x7222
		Come play chess & "Go" every Saturday throughout the month when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Music of Josh Zuckerman
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Music of Josh Zuckerman. Mr. Z and the Shashka Frashkas performing upbeat fun loving songs that will have old and young alike singing and dancing in no time. With playful, educational lyrics, the songs grab your attention and whisk you away to a land of numbers, letters, and self confidence
		Location: Howell

	1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Watercolor Portrait Demonstration
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Little Silver artist Roberta Carter Clark will demonstrate her technique of watercolor portrait painting from a live model. Ms. Clark is the author of How to Paint Living Portraits and Painting Vibrant Children's Portraits, and is a member of the Guild of Creative Art, the Ocean County Artist's Guild, the American Watercolor Society, and the Transparent Watercolor Society.
		Location: Eastern Branch
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	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Alligators in the Sewers
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7226
		School Age Craft For those who are going into first grade or older in September In-person registration begins on Thursday, July 18 at 9:00 am. Phone registration begins at 3:00 pm
		Location: Headquarters

	12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Mah Jongg
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Mondays throughout the month, when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	The Mah Jongg Club @ Howell Library
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		The Mah Jongg Club meets every Monday afternoon that the Library is open. Ages 13 through adult, all levels of play welcome.
		Location: Howell

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Wall Game Day: Bridge & Mah Jongg
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Come play Bridge or the age-old game of Mah Jongg! Join us in the Meeting Room. Participants need to know how to play the game & game sets will be provided. All are welcome!
		Location: Wall Township

	5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Silkscreen T-shirts
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Teens let your imagination have free range while we design colorful t-shirts. Your designs will be turned into stencils and attached to the silk screens, which will then be transferred to your shirts. A great experience is promised! Bring your own 100% white cotton t-shirt This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Wall Township

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Plants and Biomes
		Contact: 732-938-2300 x4
		In this program, you will have fun getting your hands dirty as your learn about Plants and the different biomes in which they live. Examine different types of plants under a 3D-microscope, and see how roots work beneath the surface in see-through soil. Projects involve building your own living Biome and planting seeds. These small plants will grow fruits and vegetables that you can take home and care for over the summer! This is an excellent program for student’s interested science, living things, gardening and horticulture This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Howell

	6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Play Bridge
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Come and play bridge! Monday evenings when the library is open.
		Location: Headquarters


	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Terrariums
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		For this program you will be creating your own little sanctuary. Show off your green thumb and come construct your own little garden in a jar! For this program you will need to bring a 32 ounce clear jar. This program is for teen's entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required (Space is limited). Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Hazlet

	7:00 PM - 8:15 PM	Yoga for Beginners
		Contact: 732-431-7220x7222
		Take steps toward vibrant health and freeing your mind from everyday stress. Learn about breath, vibration, concentration, and movement in this relaxing and uplifting class. Steven Russell, certified teacher of Dharma Yoga, has studied with Sri Dharma Mittra in NYC, and has been practicing yoga for over ten years. He welcomes from beginner to experienced yogis. This program is for adults, ages 18 and older. Please bring a mat, or large towel to class. Sessions will be held Mondays in July.
		Location: Headquarters

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		SCORE (The Service Corps of Retired Executives) provides free, confidential, counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available on Monday evenings throughout the month. An appointment is required. Please call the library at 732-449-8877 to schedule an appointment.
		Location: Wall Township
Tuesday July 30, 2013			Go To Top
		Internet 1-on-1 Class (Scheduled Appointments between 1pm & 5pm)
		Contact: Reference Desk 732 431 7220 x 7222
		Would you like to learn more about the basics of computers, Internet searching, using email, or Microsoft Word? Basic 1-on-1 instruction is available, by appointment, during a one hour session for Monmouth County Library cardholders in good standing. Due to popular demand, the service is limited to one session per cardholder per season. Sessions are offered on the following dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13. Sessions are scheduled between 1:00pm and 5:00pm. The session is free, but registration is required. To schedule an appointment for a one-hour session, please call the Reference Desk at 732-431-7220 x7222.
		Location: Headquarters

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. This group meets every Tuesday in the downstairs large meeting room of the library.
		Location: Colts Neck

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Knitters and Purlers
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Volunteers will be on hand to guide beginners to experts in the art of knitting. Bring a skein of wool and the appropriate needles (it will say on the wool label which size needles you need.) For more information, please call the library.
		Location: Marlboro

	2:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Movie: The Gatekeepers (2012) (R)
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		This documentary features interviews with all surviving former heads of Shin Bet, the Israeli security agency whose activities and membership are closely held state secrets. Directed by Dror Moreh. Starring Ami Ayalon, Avi Dichter, and Yaakov Peri. Documentary- 101 minutes In English and Hebrew.
		Location: Headquarters

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Movies @ Wall: A Late Quartet (2012) (R)
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Cool Movies for a Hot Summer Members of a world-renowned string quartet struggle to stay together in the face of death, competing egos and insuppressible lust. Catherine Keener, Christopher Walken and Philip Seymour Hoffman star. 105 minutes.
		Location: Wall Township

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	SCORE Counseling Sessions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7242
		SCORE provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available throughout the month: on Tuesdays at either 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm on Thursdays at either 6:30 pm or 7:30 pm Please call the library to schedule.
		Location: Headquarters

	3:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Monopoly
		Contact: 732-938-2300 x4
		Get ready to participate in our annual summer Monopoly Tournament. We will be playing the well known classic Monopoly board game. This is a game of luck, chance, wheeling and dealing. Test your trading skills as you buy and sell property. We will have snacks, drinks and prizes. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Howell

	4:15 PM - 4:50 PM	Digging For Gold
		Contact: (732) 264-7164
		Using everyday materials, what kind of oozy treasure can we create? S'not science! Grades K & up. Registration is required.
		Location: Hazlet

	5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Mosaics
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		For this program you will be creating your own stepping stone out of concrete and glass. Kimberly Deane will be teaching the different techniques to creating your own mosaic. There are endless possibilities and designs that you can make. Put your best foot forward and create something solid This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Ocean Township


	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Conversational English for Adults
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Conversational English classes for adults. Please bring a pencil and notebook to each class. Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County.
		Location: Ocean Township

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Terrariums
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		For this program you will be creating your own little sanctuary. Show off your green thumb and come construct your own little garden in a jar. For this program you will need to bring a 32 ounce jar. This program is for teen's entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required (Space is limited). Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Marlboro

	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Transitions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7222
		Transitions - A meeting place for the divorced & separated. Support group for people of all stages of separation and divorce. All ages welcome. Meets every Tuesday that the library is open.
		Location: Headquarters
Wednesday July 31, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 4:30 PM	Monmouth County Surrogate's Office: Wall Satellite Location
		Contact: 732-431-7330
		A representative from the Surrogate’s office will be at the Library to provide you free and confidential help with all probate matters. Please schedule an appointment by calling 732-431-7330 x 7337.
		Location: Wall Township

	10:00 AM - 10:25 AM	Baby Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Share the joyful experience of entertaining stories, songs and nursery rhymes with your child in a small group setting. For babies ages 10-24 months with parent or caregiver. Siblings welcome.
		Location: West Long Branch

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. Additional resources are available in the library's Career Information Center.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	10:45 AM - 11:05 AM	Toddler & Preschool Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Note: Special combined storytime for July / August only Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities with your child in a nurturing environment. Toddlers ages 2-3 may be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
		Location: West Long Branch

	12:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Duplicate Bridge
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Get together with others interested in this challenging game. Games in session when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Movie: Hachi (2009) (G)
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		A family movie for the dog days of summer This heartwarming true story is an American adaptation of a Japanese tale about a loyal dog named Hachiko. This very special friend would accompany his master to the train station every day and return each afternoon to greet him after work. Sadly his master departs one day, passes away and never returns to the station. Hachiko faithfully returns every day to the station and his visits touch the lives of many who work near and commute through the town square. He teaches the local people love, compassion and above all unyielding loyalty. Starring Richard Gere and Joan Allen. 93 minutes
		Location: Hazlet

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Movie: Citizen Kane (1941) (NR)
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		This is a remarkable, influential and unforgettable drama based on the life of publishing tycoon, William Randolph Hearst, and is considered one of the greatest movies of all time. Part of the "Ground Breaking Movies" series. 120 minutes.
		Location: Ocean Township

	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Silkscreen T-shirts
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Teens let your imagination have free range while we design colorful t-shirts. Your designs will be turned into stencils and attached to the silk screens, which will then be transferred to your shirts. A great experience is promised! Bring your own 100% white cotton t-shirt. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Marlboro

	4:00 PM - 4:40 PM	Read to a Therapy Dog
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		It's Tale Waggin' Wednesday for School Aged Children - Dig into Reading! Cool off with some "tale" waggin' fun during the dog days of summer. Relax and read a great book to a trained therapy dog. Choose one of our beach book favorites, or bring your own story from home and read out loud to the dogs. Non-readers can share pictures and make up their own story. Dogs are trained and certified by the Monmouth County SPCA. Registration required, beginning Monday, July 1. Please stop by the library or call 732-222-5993. For Grades K- 4. Parent or guardian must remain in library.
		Location: West Long Branch


	4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Gyotaku Fish Printing
		Gyotaku Fish Printing Grades 1 and up Wednesday, July 31 @ 4 pm Learn the art of Japanese Fish Printing with WILD NJ. We’ll start with a lesson in fish anatomy, and learn how a fish’s body can tell us about its behavior. Then make your own colorful fish prints to keep. Limit 20
		Location: Colts Neck

	5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Mosaics
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		For this program you will be creating your own stepping stone out of concrete and glass. Kimberly Deane will be teaching the different techniques to creating your own mosaic. There are endless possibilities and designs that you can make. Put your best foot forward and create something solid This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Hazlet

	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Microsoft Word & Excel 2010 Basics (Registration Required)
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x7222
		This hands-on class will introduce the basics for Microsoft Word and Excel 2010. Attendees must* have basic computer and mouse skills. We will cover: in Word:* cutting, copying, pasting, and deleting, font formatting and alignment, line spacing, bullet and numbered points, tabs and indents, print preview, spell check, and saving; in Excel: cutting, copying, pasting and deleting contents, cell formatting, columns and rows, inserting and deleting cells, simple formulas, print preview, and saving. Please bring a flash drive if you plan to save your documents and spreadsheets. The class will be approximately 40 minutes followed by 50 minutes of practice time. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. You can register online, in-person, or by calling the library at 732-431-7220 x7222 Registration begins on Monday, June 24^th and ends Wednesday, July 24^th
		Location: Headquarters
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	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Terrariums
		Contact: 732-938-2300 x4
		For this program you will be creating your own little sanctuary. Show off your green thumb and come construct your own little garden in a jar. For this program you will need to bring a 32 ounce clear jar. This program is for teen's entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required (space is limited). Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Howell
Thursday August 1, 2013 - Thursday August 29, 2013			Go To Top
		SCORE Counseling Sessions
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		SCORE provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling for owners and would- be owners of small businesses. Appointment required; call 1-866-941-8188.
		Location: Eastern Branch
Thursday August 1, 2013 - Friday August 30, 2013			Go To Top
		Mixed Media by students from Mon.Cty Arts & Education Center's High & Middle Schools
		Contact: 732 431 7220 x 7222
		Please visit this delightful gallery display by students of the Arts and Education Center Arts High and Arts Middle School of Monmouth County.
		Location: Headquarters
Thursday August 1, 2013 - Saturday August 31, 2013			Go To Top
		E-Reader Tutorials
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Does your Nook, Kindle or other electronic device leave you feeling frustrated and hopeless? Call the library at 732-531-5092 to set up a one-on-one tutorial. In less than 20 minutes, you will know how to download free E-books from the Monmouth County Library.
		Location: Ocean Township
Thursday August 1, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 2:40 PM	Movie: The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) (PG-13)
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Starring: Steve Carell, Jim Carrey, Steve Buscemi Directed by Don Scardino Down-on-his-luck Las Vegas magician Burt Wonderstone reunites with his old partner Anton Marvelton to take on hip illusionist Steve Gray in this comedy. Partners for 30 years, illusionists Burt and Anton made the Las Vegas Strip a magical place to be. But lately Burt and Anton's ticket sales have plummeted right alongside their once-strong partnership, allowing gritty street wizard Steve Gray an opportunity to steal their runic thunder. 100 mins.
		Location: Howell

	1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	SHIP Answer Session
		Contact: 732-728-1331
		State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) 732-728-1331. Helping those with questions regarding: Medicaid, Medicare and other insurance and drug plans. SHIP Volunteer Counselors are coordinated through RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Services Program) a division of Family & Children’s Service of Monmouth County, and come to the Headquarters Library on the first Thursday of the month. No appointment needed, walk-in for first come, first served information.
		Location: Headquarters

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Wreck-It Ralph (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 609-259-7565
		Video game villain Ralph wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade. A young "glitch" named Vanellope is his only hope and teaches him what it really means to be a Good Guy. 108 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Allentown

	2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Summer Family Film Festival: Wreck-It Ralph (2012) (PG)
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		Video game villain Ralph wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade. A young "glitch" named Vanellope is his only hope and teaches him what it really means to be a Good Guy. 108 minutes. Children 5 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
		Location: Hazlet

	4:15 PM - 5:00 PM	Bob Conrad's Magic Show
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Come enjoy a special " Dig into Reading" magic show with Bob Conrad! Space is limited. registration begins Thursday, July 25 for children Grades PreK and up and their families.
		Location: Marlboro


	4:15 PM - 5:00 PM	Gyotaku Fish Printing
		Contact: 609-259-1565
		Gyotaku Fish Printing Grades 1 and up Thursday, August 1 @ 4:15 pm Learn the art of Japanese Fish Printing with WILD NJ. We’ll start with a lesson in fish anatomy, and learn how a fish’s body can tell us about its behavior. Then make your own colorful fish prints to keep. Limit 20
		Location: Allentown

	5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Mosaics
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		For this program you will be creating your own stepping stone out of concrete and glass. Kimberly Deane will be teaching the different techniques to creating your own mosaic. There are endless possibilities and designs that you can make. Put your best foot forward and create something solid This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Marlboro

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Crocheters of the Jersey Shore
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Welcome to the wonderful world of crochet and knitting. We welcome knitters and crocheters of all levels to join the group. Don't know how...the group can help. Are you a lefty frustrated by right-handed directions...the group can help. Bring your knitting or crocheting projects for an enjoyable evening. Meet other local knitters and crocheters to share ideas, show off your projects and learn what's new in the world of patterns and yarns. Meets the 1^st Thursday of each month.
		Location: Wall Township

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Knit Wits! Knitting and Crocheting
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		All ages and genders are welcome at these enjoyable and instructive meetings. Participants are asked to bring their own needles and an open mind. Coordinated by Sarita Pathak. (Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of every month.)
		Location: Headquarters

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	SCORE Counseling Sessions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7242
		SCORE provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available throughout the month: Tuesdays at either 2:00 or 3:00 pm or Thursdays, at either 6:30 or 7:30 pm. Please call the library to schedule.
		Location: Headquarters

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Terrariums
		Contact: 609-259-7565
		For this program you will be creating your own little sanctuary. Show off your green thumb and come construct your own little garden in a jar. For this program you will need to bring a 32 ounce clear jar. This program is for teen's entering the 6th grade and up. Reqistration is required (space is limited). Please call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Allentown

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Colts Neck Library Book Club: Rules of Civility
		Contact: 732-431-5656
		Come join us at the Colts Neck Library as we discuss Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. This sophisticated and entertaining first novel presents the story of a young woman whose life is on the brink of transformation. On the last night of 1937, twenty-five-year-old Katey Kontent is in a second-rate Greenwich Village jazz bar when Tinker Grey, a handsome banker, happens to sit down at the neighboring table. This chance encounter and its startling consequences propel Katey on a year-long journey into the upper echelons of New York society—where she will have little to rely upon other than a bracing wit and her own brand of cool nerve. This book discussion will be moderated by Colts Neck Librarian Stephanie Laurino. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend, however registration is preferred. Stop by or call the library to reserve your copy of the book today.
		Location: Colts Neck

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Polymer Clay
		Contact: 732-291-1956
		Create miniature polymer clay figures, food, animals, charms, etc... which can sit on a shelf or hang on a necklace or keychain. Unleash your inner sculptor and create fun pieces of your very own. This program is for teens entering the 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Call or stop by the reference desk.
		Location: Atlantic Highlands
Friday August 2, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Colts Neck Library Book Club: Rules of Civility
		Contact: 732-431-5656
		Come join us at the Colts Neck Library as we discuss Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. This sophisticated and entertaining first novel presents the story of a young woman whose life is on the brink of transformation. On the last night of 1937, twenty-five-year-old Katey Kontent is in a second-rate Greenwich Village jazz bar when Tinker Grey, a handsome banker, happens to sit down at the neighboring table. This chance encounter and its startling consequences propel Katey on a year-long journey into the upper echelons of New York society—where she will have little to rely upon other than a bracing wit and her own brand of cool nerve. This book discussion will be moderated by Colts Neck Librarian Stephanie Laurino. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend, however registration is preferred. Stop by or call the library to reserve your copy of the book today.
		Location: Colts Neck

	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Understanding Food Labels: Breaking It Down
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		This program is part of the First Fridays for Seniors Series This presentation by Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of New Jersey breaks down each section of a food label and discusses the meaning of terms such as low fat, reduced calories, no added sugar, natural, and organic. Seniors are invited to visit the Blue to You van, a wellness and educational vehicle, which will be parked in the library parking lot prior to the program (10:30 AM).
		Location: Eastern Branch

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Mah Jongg
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Fridays throughout the month, unless the Library is closed.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	2:00 PM - 2:45 PM	Touch n' Learn
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Dig Into Reading with a touch n' learn session featuring the North Jersey Guinea Pig and Hamster Rescue, Inc.and live critters.
		Location: Howell

Saturday August 3, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Chess Club @ Howell Library
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		The Chess Club meets every Saturday that the Howell Library is open. All ages and levels of play are welcome.
		Location: Howell

	10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Play Chess & 'Go'
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x7222
		Come play chess & "Go" every Saturday throughout the month when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters
Monday August 5, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Dinosaur Fossils
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7226
		School Age Craft For those who are going into first grade or older in September In-person registration begins on Thursday, July 25 at 9:00 am. Phone registration begins at 3:00 pm
		Location: Headquarters

	12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Mah Jongg
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Mondays throughout the month, when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	The Mah Jongg Club @ Howell Library
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		The Mah Jongg Club meets every Monday afternoon that the Library is open. Ages 13 through adult, all levels of play welcome.
		Location: Howell

	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Wall Game Day: Bridge & Mah Jongg
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Come play Bridge or the age-old game of Mah Jongg! Join us in the Meeting Room. Participants need to know how to play the game & game sets will be provided. All are welcome!
		Location: Wall Township

	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Dino Dig - Dinosaur Show for Ages 5 & Up!
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Dig into Reading with the All-American Dinosaur Show! Field Paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka will take you on an amazing journey back in time. Fossils, music, puppets, show & tell and a touch of magic make dinosaurs come to life. See the skulls of a real Triceratops and an Albertosaurus. Cheer for your favorite team in the All American Dinosaur Game Show. Appropriate for children ages 5 and up. No registration required.
		Location: West Long Branch

	4:15 PM - 4:50 PM	Book Scavenger Hunt
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Have fun searching for books at the library and win prizes! Space is limited. Registration begins Monday, July 29 for Grades K-3 with parent/caregiver.
		Location: Marlboro

	4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Make A Construction Vehicle
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Make a Construction vehicle with Bricks4Kidz. Registration Required. Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Howell Library.
		Location: Howell

	5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Dino Dig Featuring Mr. Nixon, an 8' Triceratops
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Join paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka as they take you on a fun-filled amazing adventure, and get a chance to meet Mr. Nixon, a triceratops skull discovered in 1966! Grades K-6.
		Location: Ocean Township

	6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Play Bridge
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Come and play bridge! Monday evenings when the library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Rabid Readers
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		We will be reading Wonder by Palacioby R.J. Palacio A forum for teens 6th grade and up to discuss books The books will be available at the circulation desk In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.
		Location: Hazlet


	7:00 PM - 8:45 PM	First Monday Writers' Group
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Fiction, memoir and creative non-fiction writers of all levels are welcome to participate. Supportive constructive criticism and writing techniques will be shared. Participants are expected to be familiar with the mechanics of composition and writing as well as manuscript formatting.
		Location: Ocean Township

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		SCORE (The Service Corps of Retired Executives) provides free, confidential, counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available on Monday evenings throughout the month. An appointment is required. Please call the library at 732-449-8877 to schedule an appointment.
		Location: Wall Township
Tuesday August 6, 2013			Go To Top
		Internet 1-on-1 Class (Scheduled Appointments between 1pm & 5pm)
		Contact: Reference Desk 732 431 7220 x 7222
		Would you like to learn more about the basics of computers, Internet searching, using email, or Microsoft Word? Basic 1-on-1 instruction is available, by appointment, during a one hour session for Monmouth County Library cardholders in good standing. Due to popular demand, the service is limited to one session per cardholder per season. Sessions are offered on the following dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13. Sessions are scheduled between 1:00pm and 5:00pm. The session is free, but registration is required. To schedule an appointment for a one-hour session, please call the Reference Desk at 732-431-7220 x7222.
		Location: Headquarters

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. This group meets every Tuesday in the downstairs large meeting room of the library.
		Location: Colts Neck

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Knitters and Purlers
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		Volunteers will be on hand to guide beginners to experts in the art of knitting. Bring a skein of wool and the appropriate needles (it will say on the wool label which size needles you need.) For more information, please call the library.
		Location: Marlboro

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Movies @ Wall: Flight (2012) (R)
		Contact: 732-449-8877
		Cool Movies for a Hot Summer An airline pilot saves almost all his passengers on his malfunctioning airliner which eventually crashed, but an investigation into the accident reveals something troubling. Denzel Washington and John Goodman star. 105 minutes.
		Location: Wall Township

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	SCORE Counseling Sessions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7242
		SCORE provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling for owners and would-be owners of small businesses. Appointments are available throughout the month: on Tuesdays at either 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm on Thursdays at either 6:30 pm or 7:30 pm Please call the library to schedule.
		Location: Headquarters

	6:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Teen Summer Film Festival : The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) (PG-13)
		Contact: 732-938-2300
		Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellan, Elijah Wood Directed by Peter Jackson Based on The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. The adventure follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever…Gollum. 169 minutes (2 hours & 50 minutes) Call the Library to Register Festival sponsored by the Friends of the Howell Library
		Location: Howell

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Foreign Language Movie: No (2012) (R)
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		Starring Gael Garcia Bernal, Alfredo Castro, and Luis Gnecco Directed by Pablo Larrain Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, No is a gripping political drama set during a defining chapter in Chile's history. When Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, facing international pressure, calls for a referendum on his presidency in 1988, opposition leaders persuade a brash young advertising executive, Rene Saavedra (Gael Garcia Bernal), to spearhead their campaign. With scant resources and constant scrutiny by the despot's watchmen, Saavedra and his team devise an audacious plan to win the election and free their country from oppression. No has been a critical and audience favorite at film festivals worldwide. In Spanish with English subtitles. 118 minutes (c) Sony Pictures Classics
		Location: Eastern Branch

	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Transitions
		Contact: 732-431-7220 x 7222
		Transitions - A meeting place for the divorced & separated. Support group for people of all stages of separation and divorce. All ages welcome. Meets every Tuesday that the library is open.
		Location: Headquarters
Wednesday August 7, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 4:30 PM	Monmouth County Surrogate's Office: Wall Satellite Location
		Contact: 732-431-7330
		A representative from the Surrogate’s office will be at the Library to provide you free and confidential help with all probate matters. Please schedule an appointment by calling 732-431-7330 x 7337.
		Location: Wall Township

	10:00 AM - 10:25 AM	Baby Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Share the joyful experience of entertaining stories, songs and nursery rhymes with your child in a small group setting. For babies ages 10-24 months with parent or caregiver. Siblings welcome.
		Location: West Long Branch


	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support and Networking Group
		Contact: 1-866-941-8188
		This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. Additional resources are available in the library's Career Information Center.
		Location: Eastern Branch

	10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Wednesday Morning Page Turners: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
		Contact: 732-536-9406
		With her razor-sharp writing and trademark psychological insight, Gillian Flynn delivers a fast-paced, devilishly dark, and ingeniously plotted thriller. Gone Girl’s mix of sharp-edged wit and deliciously chilling prose creates a nerve-fraying thriller that confounds at every turn. Lim ited number of books available at the Circulation Desk.
		Location: Marlboro

	10:45 AM - 11:05 AM	Toddler & Preschool Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Note: Special combined storytime for July / August only Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities with your child in a nurturing environment. Toddlers ages 2-3 may be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
		Location: West Long Branch

	12:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Duplicate Bridge
		Contact: 732-431-7220
		Get together with others interested in this challenging game. Games in session when the Library is open.
		Location: Headquarters

	2:00 PM - 3:35 PM	Movie: Easy Rider (1969) (NR)
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Easy Rider is part of the American consciousness, a film that reverberates with meaning and a true picture of its time. Part of the "Ground Breaking Movies" series. 95 minutes.
		Location: Ocean Township

	2:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Movie: Admission (2013) (PG-13)
		Contact: 732-264-7164
		Tina Fey and Paul Rudd star in director Chris Weitz's comedy about an uptight Princeton admissions officer who encounters a teenage prodigy who may be her long lost son while recruiting students from an alternative high school. Years ago, Portia Nathan (Fey) quietly placed her newborn son up for adoption. These days, she's got a great career recruiting students for Princeton University. Then, one day, Portia receives an unexpected call from her free-spirited college classmate John Pressman (Rudd). John runs an alternative high school that's home to some very gifted students. One such student is Jeremiah (Nat Wolff). John believes that Jeremiah could be the son that Portia gave up for adoption back in her youth. Meanwhile, as Portia puts her career in jeopardy by altering Jeremiah's transcript, an unexpected romance begins to blossom. Also starring Lily Tomlin. 107 minutes
		Location: Hazlet

	4:00 PM - 4:40 PM	Eye Spy Bottles - School Age Storytime
		Contact: 732-222-5993
		Dig into Reading! Eye spy with my little eye... create an Eye Spy Bottle filled with fun things to find! For Grades K- 4. Parent or guardian must remain in library.
		Location: West Long Branch

	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Family Treasure Hunt
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Enlist all of your family's skills and find the library treasures.
		Location: Ocean Township

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Adult Book Discussion
		Contact: 732-531-5092
		Join us in discussing The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham, which is set in England and Hong Kong in the 1920s. It is the story of the beautiful but love-starved Kitty Fane. When her husband discovers her adulterous affair, he forces her to accompany him to the heart of a cholera epidemic. Stripped of the status she fought so hard to attain in Hong Kong, she reassesses her life and ability to love. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.
		Location: Ocean Township
Thursday August 8, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Monmouth County Surrogate's Office
		Contact: 732-431-7330 x 2063
		A representative from the Surrogate’s office will be at the Library to provide you free and confidential help with all probate matters. Please schedule an appointment by calling 732-431-7330 x 2063.
		Location: Ocean Township

	10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Thursday Morning Book Club: Red Sorghum by Mo Yan
		Nobel Literature: A Book Series Spanning three generations, this acclaimed novel of family and myth is told through a series of flashbacks that depict events of staggering horror set against a landscape of gemlike beauty, as the Chinese battle both Japanese invaders and each other in the turbulent 1930s. Mo Yan, the internationally acclaimed writer from China, was the winner of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature. We meet the third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted) at 10:30 am and welcome new members. Books are available at the Circulation Desk.
		Location: Headquarters

	10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Thursday Morning Book Club: Silent House by Orhan Pamuk
		Nobel Literature: A Book Series In a crumbling mansion on the Turkish coast, the widow Fatma awaits the annual visit of her grandchildren: Faruk, a dissipated historian; his sensitive leftist sister, Nilgün; and Metin, a high schooler drawn to the fast life of the nouveaux riche. Bedridden, Fatma is attended by her faithful servant Recep, a dwarf—and her late husband’s illegitimate son. Mistress and servant share memories, and grievances, from the past. But the arrival of Recep’s cousin, Hasan, a fervent right-wing nationalist, threatens to draw the family into the political cataclysm arising from Turkey’s tumultuous century-long struggle for modernity. We meet the third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted) at 10:30 am and welcome new members. Books are available at the Circulation Desk.
		Location: Headquarters


	1:00 PM - 2:35 PM	Movie: Stand Up Guys (2013) (R)