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Friday January 1, 2021
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A Day in the Life of a Quaranteen - Submit an article for Volunteer Hours!
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Contact: Teen Programming mclteen@monmouthcountylib.org
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An ongoing event, A Day in the Life of a Quaranteen asks for a written documentary of your life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Entries can be essays, poems, journal entries, or written song describing your life, thoughts, and feelings about COVID-19. One to two submissions will be displayed in our quarterly teen newsletter. One volunteer hour is possible per article for participants. Your article will need to be approved by a library staff member before you will be given service hours. Articles need to follow the guidelines to be approved, and may be sent back to you if anything is missing.
Age: Must be between grades 7-12
Library Card: Must have a valid Monmouth County Library Card.
Service Hours Given: 1 hour per article submission upon library approval.
Limit of two submissions per person.
Submission: Please submit your article through this Google Form.
Attention Parent/Guardian: It is highly recommended that your teen is responsible for all correspondence regarding the Teen Volunteer Program; starting with the review submission process and continuing throughout their volunteer service. This program strives to prepare your child for his/her first job. We feel that the more responsibility that volunteers have in the successful execution of completing their service, the better prepared he or she will be to apply for jobs and enter the workforce. When at all possible, please ask your teen to call, email, organize, and initiate! Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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Monday January 4, 2021
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Saturday January 30, 2021
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Art Display: Mei-ism: The Eclectic Lens of Mae-Lin Tang
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Contact: 732-683-8980 Mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
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Photographer Mae-Lin Tang is a Monmouth County native and local who does photography as a personal hobby. After purchasing her camera in 2017 for a trip to London, the rest is history. Mae-Lin is a beloved staff member of Monmouth County Library.
Most of Mae-Lin's photography centers around:
- Food - either her cooking or other delicious things
- Nature - from her garden, local nature, or parks/gardens
- Still Life - the house life, daytime adventures, attending things and events
- Hummingbirds - quick visitors obsessed with sugar water
- Animals - only when she's able to grab her camera in time before they run away
All of the photographs in the exhibit were taken with a Sony Alpha A6000 at the opportune moments, edited in Adobe Lightroom. The favored lenses are the Sigma 56mm/f/1.4 prime lens, and the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 lens.
More photography and other pictures can be viewed on her Instagram @Littledragonmeiling
The exhibit is on display in the Eastern Branch's Library Lobby display cases through January 30th.
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Location: Eastern Branch
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Tuesday January 5, 2021
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Sunday January 31, 2021
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Do You Want to Become a United States Citizen? Free Virtual Citizenship Classes
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Contact: Reference Staff 732-431-7220x7222
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Join Free Virtual Citizenship Classes
Co-Sponsored by the Monmouth County Library, Catholic Charities and Literacy New Jersey
Open to all New Jersey residents. Green Cards are required.
U.S. Citizenship is a 12-week class that prepares its participants for the citizenship test. Students will learn U.S. history, civics, and vocabulary, and will have the chance to practice for their interview. Students in citizenship classes will also meet with an immigration attorney who can help with the N-400 application. Contact one of the four programs below to sign up for classes:
- Tuesdays, January 5 – April 6, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
To register, contact Literacy NJ Union at 908-486-1777 or bbagger@literacynj.org
- Mondays, January 11 – March 29, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
To register, contact Literacy NJ Atlantic Cape at kmicale@literacynj.org
- Tuesdays, January 12 – March 30, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
To register, contact Literacy NJ Mercer at jkrish@literacynj.org
- Tuesdays, January 12 – March 30, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
To register, contact Literacy NJ Middlesex at 732-906-5456 or lsergeant@literacynj.org
For more information on free virtual citizenship classes in NJ, please contact Jhanna Even at 732-702-1895 or jeven@literacynj.org
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Wednesday January 13, 2021
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Sunday January 31, 2021
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The Hobbit: a Radio Play Presented by Raconteur Radio
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Contact: Reference Staff 732 431 7220ext7222
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Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -
"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org
One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).
Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson.
Register to MEET DIRECTOR ALEX DAWSON on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30pm (VIA ZOOM)
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Friday January 15, 2021
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Monday March 1, 2021
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Virtual Escape Room- Created by Monmouth County Teens
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Contact: MCL Teen Programming Mclteen@monmouthcountylib.org
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An explosion, a dead body, and a chemistry lab full of dangerous chemicals! Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery and escape from the lab? This chemistry themed escape room designed by Monmouth County teens is open to all teens and anyone who thinks they can find the solution!
Conducted on Google Forms, find the link here starting January 15th.
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Tuesday January 19, 2021
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Friday January 22, 2021
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Kids: Virtual Story and Craft Time
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Contact: Children's Staff mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
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Joyful Stories and easy crafts are shared each day with your family! New Story/Craft added each day at 2pm
This series was created by the Children's Librarians, as we miss our littlest patrons! While in-person story times are not possible, we will be sending extra special stories and easy-to-do-crafts directly to your homes.
(Suggested supplies for crafts are listed below.)
Weekdays, a NEW Storytime Link opens, offering stories, new crafts and some special programs! Everything is available on the Library's YouTube channel: @MonCoLibrary
Subscribe to our eNewsletter, and You Tube Channel for notifications of all our special events!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday Library Closed
ENJOY Extended Access to I am Brave by Brad Meltzer; read by Miss Jodi. Peace Hands Craft
Tuesday: I Have a Dream by Kadir Nelson (Martin Luther King, Jr.) read by Miss Katy
Craft: Make a Peace Necklace (suggested supplies: peace template https://bit.ly/MsKatyTemplates, cracker/cereal box, construction paper - bright colors, glue, scissors,hoole punch,yarn)
Wednesday: Hooray for Books! By Brian Won; read by Miss Danya
Festive Bookmark Craft (suggested supplies: multiple colors of construction paper, scissor, glue, crayons or markers
Thursday: The Book in the Book in the Book by Julien Baer and Simon Bally;read by Miss Jodi
Four Seasons Craft: Green and Brown Construction Paper, crayons or Markers, cotton balls or white tissue paper, scissors, glue)
Friday: Snowmen All Year by Caralyn Buehner; read by Miss Laura
3D Snowman Craft (suggested supplies: Snowman Template https://bit.ly/MsLauraTemplates, Purple, white, black and orange construction paper, Scissors, Glue stick, Black marker or crayon, Stickers for decorating)
Public Notice and Disclaimer While taking part in any virtual program you may be using a third party website link. By clicking on the third party website link, you will leave the Monmouth County Library's website and enter a website not operated by us. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every third-party website or service that you visit or use, including those third parties with whom you interact with through our Library services. For more information on Monmouth County's Social Media Policy, please follow this link: https://co.monmouth.nj.us/page.aspx?Id=1836#SocialMediaPolicy For more information on the Library's Policy on Internet Use, please follow this link: https://monmouthcountylib.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/internet.pdf
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Thursday January 21, 2021
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The Weeklings Concert! Exclusive to MonmouthCountyLib.org
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Contact: Reference Staff 732 431 7220ext7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
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Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere Concert
Visit the library's website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021) to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!
To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org
The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.
The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals).
Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.
Free of charge
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An Introduction to Honey Bees and Beekeeping
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Contact: Reference Staff 732-431-7220 x 7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
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An Introduction to Honey Bees and Beekeeping: A Virtual Program
Have you ever wanted to know more about honey bees? Is beekeeping is for you?
If would you like to learn more, join this virtual introduction to the unique biology of the honey bee. Learn how they organize their colony, make honey, and what tools beekeepers use to manage the bees hive.
Presented by: Mike Haberland, Associate Professor/County Agent II, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
This session will be conducted on Zoom and is free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the presentation. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon, on 1/20.
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11:00 AM
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Virtual Lunchtime Yoga with Steven Russell
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Contact: Reference Staff 732-431-7220 x 7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
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From Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.
Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org Sessions will be available to view weekdays (when the library is open) between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list to access the sessions.
Weekdays between January 19**-January 22: Yoga: Breathing for Well Being (Library is closed on Monday January 18)
Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office
Free of charge
Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.
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Experience Virtual Knitting with the Knit Wits!
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Contact: Reference Staff 732-431-7220x7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
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“Meets” the first and third Thursdays of each month at 1:00 pm.
Let’s get down to the knitty gritty. All ages, genders, and skill levels are welcome to join these enjoyable and instructive meetings. Led by knitter extraordinaire Camille Scala.
Sessions will be conducted on Webex and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the conversation. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.
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7:00 PM
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Historically Speaking: A Virtual Lecture Series
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Contact: Programming Dept 732 431 7220 ext7242 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
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Join the Monmouth County Library and Monmouth County Historical Association as we co-sponsor Historically Speaking: A Virtual Lecture Series
Today's featured speaker is Michael Adelberg presenting Rebellion Before Revolution: Pre-War Tremors in Monmouth County.
Join us on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm for a ZOOM virtual lecture presented by Monmouth County's most interesting and well-respected historians! You will have the chance to engage in a Q&A session.
This series of programs is virtual. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the lecture.
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Friday January 22, 2021
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The Weeklings Concert! Exclusive to MonmouthCountyLib.org
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Contact: Reference Staff 732 431 7220ext7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
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Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere Concert
Visit the library's website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021) to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!
To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org
The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.
The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals).
Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.
Free of charge
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