MATAWAN ABERDEEN PUBLIC LIBRARY Welcome to the November 2017 e-newsletter from the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library 165 Main Street Matawan, NJ 07747 732-583-9100 Library Hours for November (regular hours) Mon & Thurs: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Tues, Wed, & Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm November/December Closings: Friday, November 10 (observance of Veterans' Day) Wednesday, November 22 (closing at 12:30), Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24 (Thanksgiving) Saturday, December 23; Sunday, December 24, and Monday, December 25 (Christmas) Sunday, December 31 and Monday, January 1 (New Year's) Preview of Coming Attraction: A Christmas Carol with Raconteur Radio Friday, December 8 Adapted from Charles Dickens' classic novella, the story tells of a misanthropic pinchpenny named Ebenezer Scrooge and his ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation after the supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. A November Cornucopia! In This Issue A November Cornucopia
MAPL Kids Are the Best!! Clubs! We Have Clubs! More MAPL Resources November Programs for Adults MAPL Website November Programs for Adults Our November events are free to our patrons, but we ask you to register for them online through the library website at Matawan Aberdeen Public Library Click on the Program Calendar, find your event, and then click on the "Register" button and follow the online directions. You can also stop by the Information Desk, call the library at 732-583-9100, or email mapladults@lmxac.org Sometimes events are not listed because they are already fully registered. Check the library's website regularly to look for new events as they're posted. After Hours Music: HP & His HOT Take-out Band Friday, November 17 Mondays in November @7:00 pm November 6, 13, 20, and 27 ESL Thursday, November 2 Medicare & You Monday, November 6 Getting the Most Out of Your Android Smartphone Monday, November 6 Friends of the Library Meeting Wednesday, November 8 Library Board Meeting Matawan Aberdeen Public Library 165 Main Street Thursday, November 9 @ 1:30 pm Chair Yoga Sunday, November 12 @ 1:00 pm Virtual Concert: Tom Petty Live from Gatorville Monday, November 13 Essential Oils Make & Take: Holiday Edition Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist HP is living proof that the Bayou can inspire a musical state of mind that reaches beyond the boundaries of N'awlins into every corner of Americana. Together with his HOT Take-out Band, HP celebrates Zydeco, Blues, Folk, and Bluegrass with one voice through his songs as well as eclectic covers. Additional Events This November Thursday, November 16 @ 1:30 pm Yoga Basics Thursday, November 16 Your Identity Is Personal. Let's Keep It That Way! Friday, November 17 After Hours Music: HP and His
Medicare & You Monday, November 2 @ 2:00 pm Are you confused by Medicare? Are you already on a Medicare plan and want to reduce your costs? Join us for this educational program to learn about cost gaps and to have all your Medicare questions answered by experts who understand the complexities. This program is presented by Golden Years Design Benefits. Virtual Concert: Tom Petty Live from Gatorville Sunday, November 12 @ 1:00 pm HOT Take-Out Band Monday, November 27 Adult Paint Night Thursday, November 30 @ 4:30 pm How to Start a Small Business in New Jersey You can register for one of these FREE programs online, using the library website, stopping by the library, call 732-583-9100, or sending an email to mapladults@lmxac.org MOVIES AT MAPL Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are responsible for such infectious songs as "American Girl" and "Free Fallin." Throughout the years, they continued earning critical praise for their trademark brand of straight-ahead American rock 'n' roll. We will stream the entire concert using our newest online resources, Qello Concerts. Join us to view this concert! Run time is 1 hour and 56 minutes. No registration needed! Essential Oils Make & Take: Holiday Edition Monday, November 13 Special Delivery: You're Invited! Make & Take home ONE of TEN essential oil holiday gift ideas such as: --Deck the halls with a natural holiday room spray --Make an aromatherapy neck wrap for when your tinsel is in a tangle --Pamper your mistletoes with a soothing foot cream --Adorn your tree with bath salt ornaments Your Identify Is Personal. Let's Keep It That Way! Thursday, November 16 Learn about the misconceptions and different types of identity theft. Receive tips on the best way to prevent it. Here are our films for November at the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library. Click on the link below for more details about these movies. Monday, November 6 @ 2:00 pm Beatriz at Dinner Rating: R 83 minutes Monday, November 13 @ 2:00 pm Two for the Road Rating: NR 102 minutes Monday, November 20 @ 2:00 pm The Glass Castle Rating: PG-13 127 mintes Monday, November 27 @ 2:00 pm The Beguiled Rating: R 93 minutes Movies for November MAPL Calendar of Events Contact Us (732) 583-9100
This program will be presented by Gerri Burns from LegalShield. info@matawanaberdeenlibrary.com Adult Paint Night Monday, November 27 We'll take a look at some of the amazing folk art of Grandma Moses, a self-taught American painter. Then, using birch trees as our inspiration, we'll create winter landscape paintings using watercolors. A step-by-step demonstration will be provided by a Certified Teacher or Artist, so no experience is necessary. Must be at least 18-years-old and a Matawan Aberdeen library card holder to participate. How to Start a Small Business in New Jersey Thursday, November 30 @ 4:30 pm This course will teach you about: --The different business structures --How to register a small business in New Jersey *Legal entity registration *Individual structured business --How to report your New Jersey business income Health and Exercise for Adults Chair Yoga Thursday, November 9 @ 1:30 pm Are you interested in learning yoga, but have difficulty getting down on the floor? Now you too can enjoy all the benefits of yoga without having to get on a mat. You will learn many yoga postures, breathing techniques, mediation and relaxation while seated in a chair. The class will be taught by Danielle Meany, RYT. All levels welcome. No experience or equipment is necessary. Yoga Basics Thursday, November 16 @ 11:00 am This class is great for the beginner or experienced student
as we give variations for all levels. Focusing on movement integrating breath, awareness, and alignment, you will build strength, focus, flexibility, and balance for both mind and body. The class will be taught by Tula Yoga instructor, Jennifer Cavalieri. Please bring your own yoga mat or large towel. Must be at least 18 years old to participate. (At the time of writing, this event was filling up. Check for availability. Also routinely check the library's web site for upcoming months.) MAPL Kids Are the Best!! On-going and Special Programs for Kids, Tweens, and Teens! This November, MAPL offers a variety of programs for children from six months on up, and all the way through teens. Check the library calendar of events for more details and for information about how to register, as needed. (Events marked with ** require registration.) To register for these events, click on the "Register" box that goes with the event. You can also call the library or contact Leslie at maplkids@lmxac.org MAPL Calendar for November Thanksgiving Game Day all ages Saturday, November 11 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Gobble! Gobble! It is Thanksgiving Game Day at the library! Join us to play turkey games, make a food craft, enter a raffle, and win prizes! You can stop in anytime from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm to play and have fun. Games include: -- Feed the Turkey --Pin the Tail on the Turkey --Turkey Bowling --Stuff the Turkey
Additional Activities for November Crazy Cars All ages Wednesday, November 1 No registration required. Reading to Therapy Dogs** Friday, November 17 @ 4:00 pm (Tucker) Tuesday, November 21 @ 4:00 pm (Kassidy) Elementary school aged children are invited to read to our therapy dogs Kassidy and Tucker. Please bring a book you'd like to read or come early and the librarian will help you pick one out! Kassidy and Tucker are certified therapy dogs and can't wait to hear you read! Grades K - 5. Registration is required. Baby Story Time** ages 6 months - 18 months Tuesday, November 14 @ 10:00 am Tuesday Morning Play Group ages 6 months+ Tuesdays @ 10:30 am Tuesday, November 7 Tuesday, November 14 Tuesday, November 21 Baby & Me Yoga** ages 6 months - 24 months Monday, November 6 @ 10:00 am Toddler Time** ages 18 months - 3 years Tuesday, November 7 @ 10:00 am Tuesday, November 21 @ 10:00 am Yoga Buddies** ages 2 - prek Monday, November 20 @ 10:00 am Crafty Kids** ages 3 - prek Monday, November 13 @ 10:30 am Monday, November 27 @ 10:30 am Book Bunch** grades K-2 Tuesday, November 7 @ 4:20 pm Puzzle Playtime toddler - grade 5 Wednesday, November 8 @ 10:30 am Page Turners** grades 3-5 Tuesday, November 14 @ 4:20 pm
Homework Help** elementary school age Thursday, November 2 @ 4:00 pm Thursday, November 9 @ 4:00 pm Thursday, November 16 @ 4:00 pm Lego Club** elementary school age Thursday, November 9 @ 4:20 pm Homeschool Group** grades K-6 Thursday, November 16 @ 11:00 am Teen Advisory Board (TAB)** grades 6-12 Thursday, November 30 Magnets in the Morning all ages Wednesday, November 15 @ 10:30 am Drop-In Activity all ages Fall Wreath Making Saturday, November 4 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cherry Pie Saturday, November 11 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Dewey Game and Turkey Centerpieces Sunday, November 12 @12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Turkey Puppets Sunday, November 18 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Maize Saturday, November 25 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Craft on the Go all ages 9:00-6:00 Friday, November 3 Thursday, November 9 Friday, November 17 Tuesday, November 21
CLUBS! We Have CLUBS!!! Pinochle Club Wednesdays @ 1:00 pm (no meeting on Wednesday, November 22) Genealogy Club First Thursday of the month Book Club Second Thursday of the month @ 7:30 pm Mahjong Club Fridays @ 10:00 am (no meeting on Friday, November 10 or November 24) More MAPL Resources Just for You! Here are even more opportunities for you at the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library For information on any of these, call 732-583-9100 and ask for Reference, or stop by the Information Desk when you next visit the library. English Conversation: ESL Mondays November 6, 13, 20, and 27 Do you want to learn to improve your English speaking ability? Come to the library! Informal small conversation group for all levels of English ability. Please see the Reference Librarian if you have any questions about the ESL classes. Amazon Smile Program When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase price to the Friends of the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library. To learn more, go to the following link. This opportunity is good for shopping throughout the entire year. Amazon Smile Program
New Arrivals at MAPL Every week, new books and DVDs arrive at the library for your enjoyment. Click on the following link for just a small sampling of some of the many brand new adult fiction, adult non-fiction, children's, and DVD resources that are available to you! New Arrivals for November TECHNOLOGY CLASSES FOR YOU! Getting the Most out of Your Android Smartphone Monday, November 6 Although Android is the most popular operating system in the world, most people do not take full advantage of their smartphone or tablet. This program will take you beyond checking your email and browsing the Internet to see a wide range of tools and functions, ranging from the innumerable apps in the Google Play store to wirelessly connected devices using Bluetooth, and much more. ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER SESSIONS MAPL offers free one-on-one computer sessions with knowledgeable computer techs. Each session will be an hour long and cover a range of topics such as online forms, emails, the Internet, resumes, and any other general computer questions you may have. Call the information desk for available dates to sign up for a one-hour session. Check with the library for available dates and times. Resource of the Month: Sesame Street ebooks MAPL offers you access to a wide variety of resources. This month's featured resource is Sesame Street ebooks. When you read a Sesame Street ebook with your child, you can make story time extra engaging with bright pages, audio narration, interactivity, animation, and more.
Best of all, Sesame Street ebooks are ready to read right here, right now! To access Sesame Street ebooks, go to the library's main website using the LMXAC link below, then pull down the "Department Pages" menu, and click on Children's Department. Then click on the link for "Student Resources Page." From there, click on the Sesame Street logo. Books for Sale!!! Did you miss the October Book Sale? You can still buy books at a great price! The small hallway between the circulation desk and the reference room has shelves full of books, audiobooks, and DVDs available for your purchase. All proceeds go to Friends of MAPL, for the special programs they fund for our library. See the library staff at the circulation desk for more information! Home Page for MAPL (via LMXAC) Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest! Copyright 20XX. All Rights Reserved. Coming in December: MAPL's annual Festival of Giving!