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.

Protect yourself from smart scammers. During National Consumer Protection Week, Monmouth County Director of Consumer Affairs David Salkin will share cyber security and online safety tips. 

Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? The Monmouth County Division of Consumer Affairs will be presenting information designed to protect you.

MCDCA Director David Salkin says, “Criminals using computers and phones are good at what they do. These folks are convincing and we see too many horror stories every month. Tune in and learn how to protect yourself and your family and friends from everyday threats.”

The Monmouth County Division of Consumer Affairs provides information during National Consumer Protection Week, February 28 - March 6, 2021, as well as any time of the year.

David M. Salkin was appointed Director of the Monmouth County Division of Consumer Affairs in 2019. He has a business background, having co-owned a retail fine-jewelry store for twenty-five years before serving as the Executive Director of the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce for two years. Salkin is also the published author of fourteen thriller novels, served as a local elected official in Freehold Township for 25 years, and was elected to the NJ Elected Officials Hall of Fame in 2019. 

This session will be conducted on Zoom and is free of charge. Registration and internet access is required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the program. The link will be emailed Wednesday, March 3rd between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at noon. 

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found on  the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm

“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.

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website.  or with this link: https://bit.ly/MonCoLibraryDeStressYoga 

Master Gardener Virtual Helpline    Gardening Questions Answered

Diane Larson, Monmouth County Horticulturist of the Rutgers Master Gardeners, will provide assistance regarding horticulture and garden questions via Webex.

Please email all questions in advance to Ms. Larson via MonCoLibrary2021@gmail.com  by noon on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. 

Ms. Larson has over 20 years' experience with Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County as the county horticulturist and Rutgers Master Gardener coordinator.

The session will be conducted on Webex and is 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 on March 3, 2021. 

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website.  or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Celebrate Womens' History Month with Historian Mary Rasa

One of the first government career fields open to females, lighthouse keepers taught their wives and daughters how to tend the light, leading them to become the official or assistant keepers. This program will explore the US Lighthouse Service, and look at five remarkable women keepers, including one Monmouth County resident.

Mary Rasa is a historian who worked as a museum curator and park ranger for the National Park Service for 16 years. She holds a BA in Historic Preservation and a Masters in Library Science. She has conducted over one thousand programs for audiences, from school children to academic and professional conferences, seniors groups and historical societies.

This session will be conducted on Zoom and is free of charge. Registration and internet access is required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the programs. Registration closes day prior to the program (3/8/21) and the  link will be emailed the same day before 4pm.

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi               

Award winning author Yaa Gyasi takes her readers on a journey from Ghana's Gold Coast to the plantations of Mississippi, to present day. Homegoing spans eight generations beginning in the 18th century with half-sister, Effia, who marries a British slave trader, and Esi, who is sold into slavery. This interconnected narrative follows the descendants of Effia and Esi as they live through the legacy of slavery, including wrongful arrests, Jim Crow, and political turmoil in Ghana and America.  

Moderated by Rebecca Gokberk, Library HQ 

The books are real; the discussion is virtual. Place a hold and pick up the selection at your local branch. Limited eBook availability: https://monmouth.overdrive.com 

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 discussion. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon on 3/8.

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi               

Award winning author Yaa Gyasi takesher readers on a journey from Ghana's Gold Coast to the plantations of Mississippi, to present day. Homegoing spans eight generations beginning in the 18th century with half-sister, Effia ,who marries a British slave trader, and Esi, who is sold into slavery. This interconnected narrative follows the descendants of Effia and Esi as they live through the legacy of slavery, including wrongful arrests, Jim Crow, and political turmoil in Ghana and America.  

Moderated by Rebecca Gokberk, Library HQ 

The books are real; the discussion is virtual. Place a hold and pick up the selection at your local branch. Limited eBook availability: https://monmouth.overdrive.com 

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 discussion. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon on 3/9

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Still Not Organized? Try This! Presented by Organizing Humorist Jamie Novak

Are you trying to de-clutter but haven't found success? Join bestselling author and organizer Jamie Novak as she shares her secrets. Learn what works and what you might improve. During this virtual program, you'll join Jamie for a mini, live organizing task. And you'll log off with ideas and advice to get organized once and for all.

You may have seen Jamie on morning TV, read her newest book Keep This, Toss That, watched her YouTube show, or listened to her 10 Minute Podcast. Jamie spends most days presenting virtual programs on how to de-stress and de-clutter, with a humorous twist.

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 program.  Registration will close on March 9 at noon, and the link will be emailed by 4pm that same day. 

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Join our virtual talk with author Deborah Mura, as she discusses and reads from her novel Stronger Than the Storm. Mura's book tells the story of Hurricane Sandy from the eyes of a fifteen-year-old and her friends.

This event is co-sponsored by Brookdale Community College and the Monmouth County Library, and sponsored by the Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change Grant from the American Library Association. 

All proceeds from this novel are being donated to the People's Pantry, Toms River, and Helping Hands, The Food Pantry at Brookdale Community College.

This session will be conducted on Zoom and is free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below before noon on March 10. The link will be emailed to registrants by 4pm on 3/10. 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Access live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, US Citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series and more!

With your Monmouth County Library Card. Offered by the NJ State Library 

Bound for Amerikay: The Irish Emigrant Experience with McDermott's Handy Premieres on Sunday, March 14 at 2:00pm

Join us for songs and stories about the times of Irish immigrants leaving everything behind for the fabled land of freedom, with streets paved with gold and untold wealth and opportunity.  Kathy DeAngelo and Dennis Gormley will perform from the Irish viewpoint, but in essence it is the story of every ethnic group who has struggled in their homeland against political upheaval and repression.  Though they have endured grinding poverty and racial or religious persecution, they have persevered to build something better for their children, with a new life in America.

Enjoy this concert of traditional Irish music on fiddle, harp, flute, guitar, banjo, and tin whistle with the award-winning duet who have been performing together for more than 40 years. 

A "handy" is a set of Irish tunes collected and titled in a person's honor.  Gormley and DeAngelo began playing Irish music together in 1977 after both were mentored by the respected New Jersey fiddler Ed McDermott, whom they named their duo after. They are multi-instrumentalists and have performed hundreds of educational programs at schools, libraries, festivals and community events. 

Click HERE    to access this program on our website, beginning at 2pm on Sunday, March 14, 2021. 

Bound for Amerikay: The Irish Emigrant Experience with McDermott's Handy  - Concert extended through March 31.

Join us for songs and stories about the times of Irish immigrants leaving everything behind for the fabled land of freedom, with streets paved with gold and untold wealth and opportunity.  Kathy DeAngelo and Dennis Gormley will perform from the Irish viewpoint, but in essence it is the story of every ethnic group who has struggled in their homeland against political upheaval and repression.  Though they have endured grinding poverty and racial or religious persecution, they have persevered to build something better for their children, with a new life in America.

Enjoy this concert of traditional Irish music on fiddle, harp, flute, guitar, banjo, and tin whistle with the award-winning duet who have been performing together for more than 40 years. 

A "handy" is a set of Irish tunes collected and titled in a person's honor.  Gormley and DeAngelo began playing Irish music together in 1977 after both were mentored by the respected New Jersey fiddler Ed McDermott, whom they named their duo after. They are multi-instrumentalists and have performed hundreds of educational programs at schools, libraries, festivals and community events. 

Click HERE    to access this program on our website, beginning at 2pm on Sunday, March 14, 2021, continuing through March 31

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Watch the film first, at your leisure, and then join a virtual discussion to share your thoughts! To reserve a physical copy of the film, please call your local branch to place a hold. Pick up in person or use the Library's door-side service. Remember to check the Library website for current service hours. This session will be conducted on Webex and is 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 business day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at noon. This film can also be viewed through select streaming platforms.

Little Women (2019) (PG) – Writer-director Greta Gerwig has crafted a film that draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott and unfolds as the author’s alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictional life. Gerwig’s take on the beloved story of the March sisters, four young women determined to live life on their own terms, is both timeless and timely. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern, and Meryl Streep.

Drama/Romance – 2 hours and 15 minutes Moderated by Kristen Harvey, Library HQ

©Columbia Pictures

Moderated by Kristen Harvey, Library HQ

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Join us for a Virtual Bereavement Group meeting at 6:45pm on the First and Third  Wednesdays of each month. 

When you experience the loss of a loved one, navigating through the maze of emotion, making ordinary decisions, and finding a new rhythm to every day can be stressful and overwhelming. These workshops, led by Beth Stamp, support facilitator, may provide an opportunity to share experiences, feelings, and new ideas for moving forward.

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 discussion. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

Any questions?  Please email mcl@monmouthcountylib.org

Rescheduled program - the original program was cancelled because of inclement weather.  

Bluebird, Bluebird: A Novel by Attica Locke

Darren Matthews, Texas Ranger, heads to the East Texas town of Lark to investigate two murders-a black lawyer from Chicago and a local white woman. He has to solve the crimes before Lark's long-simmering racial fault lines erupt. Winner of the 2018 Edgar Award.

Moderated by Jeanmarie Kantor, Library HQ

The books are real; the discussion is virtual. Place a hold and pick up the selection at your local branch. Limited eBook availability: https://monmouth.overdrive.com 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 discussion. The link will be emailed the business day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at noon on 2/17/21

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

“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.

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Historically Speaking, A Virtual Lecture Series

Bernadette Rogoff Presents: We are Present and Future Women - Freehold Young Ladies' Seminary, 1845-1898

Presented by the Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA). Co-Sponsored by the Monmouth County Library 

In Celebration of Women's History Month

Bernadette Rogoff, author and Director of Collections at MCHA, has been curating Monmouth County history for three decades. Her impressive career has established her as one of the premier historians of Monmouth County history, with a staggering breadth of knowledge that is matched only by her natural storytelling ability.

There is no "one way" to classify the areas that Bernadette specialized in - from portraiture to 18th and 19th century textile identification and preservation, to the most unique and obscure objects in the collection!  This lecture will spotlight the Freehold Young Ladies' Seminary, one of the most prestigious female educational institutions on the eastern seaboard, as well as give a glimpse into the lives of some of the impressive young ladies who attended, using primary source documents and objects from MCHA's collection.

Register below and join us on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm for a virtual lecture presented by Monmouth County's most interesting and well-respected historians! 

This series of programs is virtual, presented via Zoom, and are free of charge.  Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the discussion. The link will be emailed the business day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at noon on 3/17/21. 

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

MAKER DAY EVENT!

Join us on Zoom for an interactive program and learn how to think like a computer! Apply basic concepts of coding with Miss Jodi!

Have fun building a perfect PB+ J sandwich following specific instructions from the participants.

Advanced registration required   Ages 7 and up

Can't make it? No problem! A recording will be available until April 30.

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Join us as Rand Whipple from Box of Light Digital Arts Studio performs a virtual LIVE performance of Burble, Fizz, Kaboom!  This fantastic performance entertains and engages the audience with an interactive STEM based event!

Advanced registration required;  The access code will be emailed to registered participants the day before the event.

Can't make it? A recording will be available  March 22 until March 26 on the Monmouth County Library Kids page.

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Rutgers Virtual Wellness Seminar – Stress Less with Diet

Learn about the types of stress, how healthier food choices impact stress, and explore techniques for relaxing. Sharese Porter, PhD, MPH, CHES, Senior Program Coordinator Supervisor, Burlington and Monmouth County

This program will be offered by Family and Community Health Sciences Department Educator Sharese Porter, PhD, MPH, CHES, FCHS, Sr. Program Coordinator Supervisor, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Burlington and Monmouth Counties.

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 seminar. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at noon 3/14/21

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg

Jami Attenberg explores what it means to be caught in the web of a toxic man whose actions affect a family for generations. "If I know why he is the way he is then maybe I can learn why I am the way I am," says Alex Tuchman, daughter of Victor Tuchman--a power-hungry real estate developer and, by all accounts, a bad man. Now that Victor is on his deathbed, Alex travels to New Orleans to finally unearth the secrets of who he is and what he did over the course of his life and career. As each family member grapples with Victor’s history, they must figure out a way to move forward—with one another, for themselves, and for the sake of their children.

Moderated by Katie Kenny, Library HQ

The books are real; the discussion is virtual. Place a hold and pick up the selection at your local branch. Limited eBook availability: https://monmouth.overdrive.com 

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 on 3/23

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Presented by Dr. Jay Kostman, John Bell Health Center Medical Director

This virtual program will present information on vaccines for COVID-19 including how they were developed, how they are being used, their effectiveness and how they are tolerated.

Dr. Jay Kostman received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from Yale University.  After completing his Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases training at Temple University in Philadelphia, he spent time on the faculty at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Temple University and then at the University of Pennsylvania where he was the Head of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for 15 years.  His areas of expertise include HIV infection and Hepatitis C virus infection in which he has led regional and national research efforts.  Since 2015, he has been the Medical Director of the John Bell Health Center in Philadelphia, developing clinical programs for the underserved population, including directing a COVID-19 testing program in underserved areas in Philadelphia.

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 discussion. The link will be emailed the day before the program (March 23)  between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

"Kindling" by Raymond Carver (1938-1988)  Posthumously published in Esquire Magazine (1999)

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Watch the film first, at your leisure, and then join a virtual discussion to share your thoughts! To reserve a physical copy of the film, please call your local branch to place a hold. Pick up in person or use the Library's door-side service. Remember to check the Library website for current service hours. This session will be conducted on Webex and is 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 business day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at noon. This film can also be viewed through select streaming platforms.

Charlie’s Angels (2019) (PG-13) – This next generation of fearless Charlie’s Angels take flight as they continue to work for the mysterious Charles Townsend, whose security and investigative agency has expanded internationally. With the world’s smartest, bravest, and most highly trained women all over the globe, there are now teams of Angels guided by multiple Bosleys taking on the toughest jobs everywhere. Directed by Elizabeth Banks. Starring Naomi Scott, Kristen Stewart, Elizabeth Banks, Ella Balinska, and Patrick Stewart.

Action/Adventure/Comedy – 1 hour and 58 minutes Moderated by Lynne Myerson, Library HQ

©Columbia Pictures

Moderated by Lynne Myerson, Library HQ

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

This virtual one-woman play, by author Stephen LaRocque, stars television, stage and film actress Linda Kenyon.

Mrs. Roosevelt became an inspiration to people of good will all around the world. Her life and work has made our country and our world a better place to live. This play illuminates some steps along her journey.

In period costume, Ms. Kenyon embodies Mrs. Roosevelt's voice, warmth and engaging personal touches.

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 discussion. The link will be emailed on Monday, March 29 between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at noon on March 29. 

Energize yourself midday with Yoga!  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Yoga suggests three sequences to help invigorate, focus and activate your brain and body.

Each virtual session is about 30 minutes; this program is free, no library card needed. 

Series changes throughout the month and  may be found HERE and/or on   the Library's Website weekdays between 11am and 2pm 

Yoga to De-Stress and Relax Series  includes Breathing, Stretching and Movement Unwind, improve flexibility, and relax your mind with Yoga. Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound suggests three sequences to help de-stress your body and your mind. 

Series will free-cycle throughout the month and  may be accessed the sessions via  the Library's Website. or with this link: Yoga To Destress & Relax 

Celebrate Women's History Month with Historian Mary Rasa

This program will discuss the  first women to join the military during World War II, their civilian defense worker counterparts, as well as Women's Army Corps members from Fort Hancock and Monmouth. These women worked in motor pools, staffed offices, nursed the injured, lived in barracks, ate in mess halls, went to war zones, and died for their country. 

Mary Rasa is a historian who worked as a museum curator and park ranger for the National Park Service for 16 years. She holds a BA in Historic Preservation and a Masters in Library Science. She has conducted over one thousand programs for audiences, from school children to academic and professional conferences, seniors groups and historical societies.

This session will be conducted on Zoom and is free of charge. Registration and internet access is required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the programs. Registration closes on the day prior to the program (3/30/21) and the link will be emailed the same day before 4pm.