Mary Jacobs Library - March 2010 Programs
Most Programs Require Pre-Registration.
For further information call 609-924-7073 or visit our website at www.somerset.lib.nj.us/maryjacobs.htm
Preschool Programs
Crafts for Little Hands (ages 2-5)
Mar 8,22 at 10 or 11am
Kids Music Round (newborn- 4yrs)
Mar 5 at 10 am
Musical Babies (newborn-3yrs)
Mar 19 at 10 am
Rhyme Time (newborn-2yrs)
Mar 12,26 at 10 am
Star Light, Star Bright (ages 3-6)
Mar 3 at 1:30 pm
Storytime (ages 2-6)
Mar 4,11,18,25 at 10 or 11 am
Toddler Sing with Pat (ages 1-3)
Mar 2,9,16,23,30 at 10:30am
School-Age Programs
Chess (ages 7-8)
Mar 1 at 4:30 pm
Chess (ages 9-12)
Mar 15 at 4:30 pm
Shamus the Leprechaun (gr K-2)
Mar 16 at 7 pm
Alice in Wonderland Party (gr 2-4)
Mar 18 at 4:30 pm
Fantabulous Fun Book Club (gr 3-5)
Mar 23 at 4:30pm
The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson
Ready Readers (gr K-2)
Mar 25 at 4:30 pm
Minnie and Moo: Wanted Dead or Alive by Denys Cazet
Extinction is Forever (gr 2-4)
Mar 30 at 2 pm
Lego Party (gr K-5)
Apr 1 at 2 pm
Teen Programs (grades 6 and up)
Reading Buddy Volunteers (grades 7+)
Mar 6 at 1:45 pm
Teen Advisory Board
Mar 16 at 4:30 pm
Getting Accepted to Your First Choice College
Mar 25 at 7 pm
Spring Break Party - Candy Sushi
Mar 29 at 2 pm
Saturday Programs
Star Light, Star Bright (ages 3-6)
Mar 6 at 10:30 am
Reading Buddies (ages 4-8)
Mar 6 at 2 or 2:30 pm
Sing Along with Pat (ages 1-4)
Mar 20 at 10:30 am
Programs for Adults
Mah jongg
Mar 2,16 at 2 pm
Look What Your Library Bought For You subscription
database class Mar 3 at 1:30 pm
Second Tuesday Book Discussion
Mar 9 at 10:30 am
Excel for Beginners in 2 Sessions
Mar 17 and 24 at 3 pm
Non-Fiction Book Discussion
Mar 18 at 3 pm; Truman by David McCullough
Ivy League Wealth Secrets with Keith Soltis
Mar 18 at 7:30 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Mar 30 at 7:30 pm; Show Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
March Teen Events At Mary Jacobs Library
March Teen Events At Mary Jacobs Library
Candy Sushi Spring Break Party – Students in grades 6 & up (up to 18 years old) are invited for some tasty fun on Monday, March 29 at 2pm. We’ll make it, roll it & best of all – Eat it! It’s that simple. Registration is required and going on now.
Getting Accepted into Your First Choice College - On Thursday, March 25 at 7pm, the Mary Jacobs Library will host a one hour workshop presented by Kaplan highlighting the ins and outs of the admission process to help you get into the school of your choice! This program is open to high school students and their parents only. Registration is required and going on now.
Volunteer to be a Reading Buddy – Teen Reading Buddies will be paired with a young child to have a shared reading experience. You read to them or they read to you! Teen participants will earn community service hours and must be in 7th grade or higher. Reading Buddies will take place Saturday, March 6 starting at 1:45 pm. Registration is required and going on now.
Earn Community Service Hours with TAB - The Teen Advisory Board meets once a month and gives input into new teen book purchases. New members are always welcome. TAB participants can earn community service hours. Munchies will be served! Please join us on Tuesday, March 16 from 4:30-5:30pm. TAB is open to students in grades 6 and up (up to 18 years old). No registration required.
Registration may be done by calling 609-924-7073 x 5 or online from our program calendar, just look for Mary Jacobs under the Programs tab at http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/
The library is located at 64 Washington St. in Rocky Hill.
Be a Buddy at Mary Jacobs Library
Attention children ages 4-8, we need buddies! Teenagers are coming to the library and they can’t wait to read to you or listen to you read! Come to the library on Saturday, March 6 at 2:00 or 2:30 pm and help a teen by being a reading buddy. You will have half an hour to have your teen read stories you pick or read them your favorite stories. Grownups, this is a fantastic early literacy building experience! Registration begins February 19. Parents must remain in the room with children ages 4-5.
Our full calendar of events is available at http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/ For more information about any of our programs or to register, visit us at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill or call us at 609-924-7073 ext. 5.
Adventures for Grades 3-5 at Mary Jacobs Library
Does your third, fourth or fifth grader love to read? Or does he or she need some encouragement? We have great reading experiences for all kinds of kids at the library. Join us for our Grades 3-5 Book Club as we discuss fun and exciting books, munch on snacks, play games and even make a cool craft. On March 23 at 4:30 pm we will talk about The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson. Registration begins February 25 and copies of the book are available at the library. Participants must read or listen to the book before the program.
Our full calendar of events is available at http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/ . For more information about any of our programs or to register, visit us at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill or call us at 609-924-7073 ext 5
Book Sale In Rocky Hill March 6 - Everything Must Go
The Friends of the Mary Jacobs Library and the Rocky Hill Community Group will be holding a book clearance sale at the Community House (aka Amy Garrett House) in Rocky Hill on Saturday, March 6 from 9-5 pm and Sunday, March 7, from 1-4 pm.
Bring as large a bag as you would like and fill it with as many books as you can, for only $5.00 per bag! This is a terrific deal and a great time to stock up on books for spring break and summer vacation. The proceeds of this sale will be split between the Library and the Community Group.
Ivy League Wealth Secrets
Imagine a life where money doesn’t cause you any worry, confusion or anxiety. Imagine a world where you understand the science of money. Imagine a life where you are in control of your money and your money is not in control of you! What types of health, auto and life insurance should you select? What is the right way to finance your home? Which debts should you pay off first? How should you finance your car purchases? Stop guessing and make confident money decisions. Learn how to avoid many common financial pitfalls. Dispel financial myths and rules of thumb once and for all. Come to Mary Jacobs Library on March 18 to hear author Keith Soltis, Wharton School of Business graduate and teacher of personal finance and economic lessons for more then 15 years, discuss his new book Ivy League Wealth Secrets. The program is free and open to the public but we ask that you pre-register by calling 609-924-7073 x4 or by emailing cwillis@sclsnj.org.
Tech Night a Huge Success
As soon as I walked into the Mary Jacobs Library on January 14, I knew Tech Night was big. The program was not scheduled to begin for another few minutes, but there were already five people sitting in the lobby, gathered around the two laptops, talking with Rich Loomis and Chris Murray.
Loomis has been the Electronic Services Librarian at the Somerset County Library System’s Bridgewater Library since 2003. He and Murray, an Adult Services Librarian at the Bridgewater Library are holding tech nights at all of the Somerset County Library System branches throughout the year. Loomis wanted to hold these programs “to make our clients aware of all the electronic resources and materials we have available to them.”
The tech nights work like open houses; residents come in any time during the program and have the opportunity to learn about the library system’s digital media collection of e-books, audiobooks, music, and movies. Loomis and Murray explain what the digital media collection is; demonstrate how to check items out through the library system website; explain how to use the items with a computer, iPod, MP3 player, or other player; and answer any questions attendees may have.
The turnout for the Mary Jacobs Library Tech Night was “one of our best turnouts ever,” according to Loomis. Not only did people show up early for the event, but they stayed for a long time as well. “Usually they come in and it’s ten to fifteen minutes, but some people stayed for about an hour or so.”
The library system has about 4,000 items available online. The collection can be accessed by visiting the library system’s website at http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/, and selecting “digital media collection” from the “online resources” menu. Library patrons can check out digital resources from home; all they need is internet access, their library card number and pin, software that can be downloaded for free from the library system website, and their computer to download the item onto. Items can then be transferred from the computer onto a portable player for use on the go.
A few of the portable players discussed at the Mary Jacobs Library tech night were iPods, Nooks, and Kindles. Information on a particular player’s compatibility with the digital media collection is available on the website, in addition to a tutorial on how to use the digital media collection
About 2,400 items are checked out each month, with audiobooks being the most popular.
Checkouts have increased every year since the library system bought its first materials in mid-2005. Items can be checked out for either seven or 14 days, and up to 15 items can be checked out at a time. At the end of the lending period, items automatically expire; they will self delete off of some players, but may need to be manually deleted off of others.
Gwen McCullough, a Montgomery resident who attended the tech night at Mary Jacobs Library, was especially interested in audiobooks. She has used audiobooks on tape and cd, and recently got an iPod. Ms. McCullough felt the tech night was a good opportunity to “come and listen to the experts and then go home and try it.”
Mechanic to Millionaire the Peter Cooper Story Feb 28
Mechanic to Millionaire
the Peter Cooper Story at the Mary Jacobs Library
What do gelatin and the I-beam have in common? Come to the Mary Jacobs Library on Sunday, February 28th at 3 p.m. to find out. Rocky Hill resident Janet Gardner, principal of the Gardner Documentary Group, has directed and produced a 57 minute film about the fascinating life of 19th century inventor and philanthropist Peter Cooper. You may see some familiar faces as three local residents are amongst the re-enactors and extras - Jacob Donahue plays baby Peter, Phoebe Stryker plays Peter's daughter, and George Morren plays a doctor. Ms. Gardner will be here for a Q&A session after the screening. This family-friendly program is free and open to the public but we request that you pre-register by calling 609-924-7073 x4 or by emailing cwillis@sclsnj.org. Refreshments will be served.
The film was assisted by a grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State. It was also made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations in this film do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities
The Tragedy of the SS Morro Castle
In September of 1934, the luxury cruise ship SS Morro Castle, in route from Havana to New York City, caught fire and ran aground in the shallow waters off the coast of Asbury Park, NJ and continued to burn for weeks. A dangerous tropical storm had developed just before the fire started and many passengers and crew had retired to their cabins, including the captain who apparently died of a heart attack just before the fire started. 137 people lost their lives. Following the disaster, ship officers and a cruise line official were indicted on charges related to the fire. If you are interested in hearing more, come to Mary Jacobs Library on Tuesday, February 16th at 7:30. Gary Crawford, local historian from Neptune, will fill us in on the details of the events leading up to the fire and what happened after the fire. The program is free and open to the public but we request that you pre-register by calling 609-924-7073 x4 or by emailing cwillis@sclsnj.org .
Mary Jacobs Library February Programs
Most Programs Require Pre-Registration.
For further information call 609-924-7073 or visit our website at www.somerset.lib.nj.us/maryjacobs.htm
The Library will be CLOSED Feb 12 and Feb 22
Preschool Programs
Crafts for Little Hands (ages 2-5) Feb 8 at 10 or 11am
Great Groundhogs (ages 3-6) Feb 2 at 1:30 pm
Musical Babies (newborn-3 yrs) Feb 19 at 10 am
Rhyme Time (newborn-2yrs) Feb 5,26 at 10 am
Storytime (ages 2-6) Feb 4,25 at 10 or 11 am
Toddler Sing with Pat (ages 1-3) Feb 2,9,16,23 10:30am
School-Age Programs
Chess (ages 7-8) Feb 1 at 4:30 pm
History’s Mysteries: The Abominable Snowman (gr 3-5)
Feb 3 at 4:30 pm
Chess (ages 9-12) Feb 8 at 4:30 pm
World Travelers: Destination Africa (gr K-2) Feb 18 at
4:30 pm
Ready Readers (grades K-2) Feb 24 at 4:30 pm
Mr Putter and Tabby Spin the Yarn by Cynthia Rylant
Fantabulous Fun Book Club (grades 3-5) Feb 25 at
4:30 pm bring your favorite book
Teen Programs (grades 6 and up)
Reading Buddy Volunteers (grades 7+) Feb 6 at 1:45 pm
Chocolate Olympics Feb 13 at 2 pm
Teen Advisory Board Feb 16 at 4:30 pm
Saturday Programs
Great Groundhogs (ages 3-6) Feb 6 at 10:30 am
Reading Buddies (ages 4-8) Feb 6 at 2 or 2:30 pm
Valentine Cards drop-in craft (ages 2+) Feb 13
10 am to noon
Sing Along with Pat (ages 1-4) Feb 20 at 10:30 am
Programs for Adults
Excel for Beginners: 2 Sessions Feb 3 and Feb 10 at 3 pm
Second Tuesday Book Discussion Feb 9 at 10:30 am
Mahjong Feb 16 at 2 pm
Tragedy of the SS Morro Castle Feb 16 at 7:30 pm
Non-Fiction Book Discussion Feb 18 at 3 pm
Shot in the Heart by Mikal Gilmore
Adult Book Discussion Feb 23 at 7:30 pm
Mechanic to Millionaire: The Peter Cooper Story
Feb 28 at 3pm
Children can Travel the World at Mary Jacobs Library
Children in grades K-2 can travel the world with a brand new library program, World Travelers. Our first destination is the mysterious continent of Africa on Thursday, February 18 from 4:30-5:15 pm. During this after school adventure, children will listen to stories, participate in activities and make a craft as they learn about the culture of Africa. Registration begins February 4.
Children in grades 3-5 will start in the country of Tibet and go around the world during our fun filled exploration of fact and fiction behind the legend of the Abominable Snowman! Join us at History’s Mysteries: The Abominable Snowman on Wednesday, February 3 from 4:30-5:15 pm. We will examine the truth behind the sightings, munch on alpine snacks and make our own snow-craft. Registration begins January 20.
Our full calendar of events is available at http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/. For more information about any of our programs or to register, visit us at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill or call us at 609-924-7073 ext. 5. You may also find program notes on the Mary Jacobs Memorial Library Facebook page.
February Teen Events at Mary Jacobs Library
Volunteer to be a Reading Buddy: Teen Reading Buddies will be paired with a young child to have a shared reading experience. You read to them or they read to you! Teen participants will earn community service hours and must be in grade 7 or higher. Reading Buddies will take place Saturday, February 6 starting at 1:45 pm. Registration is required and begins Thursday, January 21.
Chocolate Olympics! Celebrate the Olympics and Valentine’s Day by competing in our own chocolate games! All prizes will be awarded in chocolate form. Don’t miss it on Saturday, February 13 at 2 pm. Registration is required and going on now. Please let us know of any food allergies when you register.
Earn Community Service Hours with TAB: The Teen Advisory Board meets once a month and gives input into new teen book purchases. New members are always welcome. TAB participants can earn community service hours. Munchies will be served! Please join us on Tuesday, February 16 from 4:30-5:30pm. TAB is open to students in grades 6 and up (up to 18 years old). No registration required.
To register, or for more information, visit us at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill or call 609-924-7073 ext 5. For a complete list of upcoming programs, check out the library’s website at http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/ and look for Mary Jacobs under the Programs tab. You can also find program notes on the Mary Jacobs Memorial Library Facebook page.
Be a Buddy at Mary Jacobs Library
Attention children, ages 4-8, we need buddies! Teenagers are coming to the library and they can’t wait to read to you or listen to you read! Come to the library on Saturday, February 6 at 2:00 or 2:30 pm and help a teen by being a reading buddy. You will have half an hour to have your teen read stories you pick or read them your favorite stories. Grownups, this is a fantastic early literacy building experience! Registration begins January 22. Parents must remain in the room with children ages 4-5.
Our full calendar of events is available at http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/. For more information about any of our programs or to register, visit us at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill or call us at 609-924-7073 ext. 5.
Excel for Beginners at Mary Jacobs Library
Area adults are invited to start the new year by mastering Microsoft Excel 2003. The Mary Jacobs Library is having a two session program which will cover the basics and show how to create a family budget.
Part 1 is on Wednesday, February 3 from 3:00 to 4:00pm. The first class will focus on becoming familiar with the basic elements of an Excel workbook. Attendees will learn how to input data, move cells, name worksheets, expand/minimize columns, add/delete rows, format cells, save work and prepare work for print.
Part 2 is on Wednesday, February 10 from 3:00 to 4:00pm. This class will expand upon what was learned in the first class and attendees will learn how to use Excel as a spreadsheet. While designing a family budget, attendees will learn how to use basic formulas and functions and discover some handy shortcuts like the “fill handle” and autoformat.
Familiarity with using a computer and mouse is needed for this class. This program for adults is free and open to the public. However, space is limited so pre-registration is required. Since class content may be adjusted to suit attendees, participants are asked to register for both sessions. Please pre-register by calling 609-924-7073 ext 4. The Mary Jacobs Library is located at 64 Washington St. in Rocky Hill. The library’s full calendar of events is available at http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/.
Bee Aware @ Mary Jacobs Library
Spring is here but where are the honey bees? Jennifer Bulava, Park Naturalist for the Burlington County Park System, is coming to the library on April 15 at 7 pm to share with us the mystery of the disappearing honey bees. This informative presentation will detail their serious decline known as colony collapse disorder, a phenomenon in which worker bees abruptly vanish from the colony. The resulting implications of the absence of these precious pollinators of fruits and vegetables for our food supply and society will be examined.
Handouts will be provided with valuable information on how individuals can make a difference starting with their home and garden. This two hour program, free and open to the public, is for adults and we ask that you pre-register by calling 609-924-7073 x4 or by emailing cwillis@sclsnj.org .
Community Service Programs for Teens at Mary Jacobs Library
The Teen Advisory Board meets once a month and gives input into new teen book purchases. New members are always welcome. TAB participants can earn community service hours. Munchies will be served! Please join us on Tuesday, April 20 from 4:30-5:30pm. TAB is open to students in grades 6 and up (up to 18 years old). No registration required.
Teen Reading Buddies will be paired with a young child to have a shared reading experience. You read to them or they read to you! Teen participants will earn community service hours and must be in 7th grade or higher. Reading Buddies will take place Saturday, April 24 starting at 1:45 pm. Registration is required and begins Thursday, April 18.
Call the library at 609-924-7073 x5 for more information and to register.
Financial Aid 101 Workshop At Mary Jacobs Library
On Thursday, April 22 at 7pm, the Mary Jacobs Library will host a one hour workshop presented by Kaplan highlighting the in’s and out’s of the college financial aid process. Highlights of the presentation will include: important dates and terminology, how need is determined and the different type of awards. This program is open to high school students and their parents only. Registration is required and going on now. Call the library at 609-924-7073 x5 for more information and to register.
Be a Buddy at Mary Jacobs Library
Attention children, ages 4-8, we need buddies! Teenagers are coming to the library and they can’t wait to read to you or listen to you read! Come to the library on Saturday, April 24 at 2 or 2:30 pm and help a teen by being a Reading Buddy. You will have half an hour to have your teen read stories you pick or read them your favorite stories. Grownups, this is a fantastic early literacy building experience! Registration begins April 9. Parents must remain in the room with children ages 4-5. To register, or for more information, visit us at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill or call us at 609-924-7073 ext 5
Adventures for Grades 3-5 at Mary Jacobs Library
Do you have a child in grades 3-5 that loves to read? Or does he or she need some encouragement? We have great reading experiences for all kinds of kids at the library.
Join us for our Grades 3-5 Book Club as we discuss fun and exciting books, munch on snacks, play games and even make a cool craft. On Wednesday, April 21 at 4:30 pm we will talk about The Capture by Kathryn Lasky. Registration begins March 23 and copies of the book are available at the library. Participants must read or listen to the book before the program.
Don’t miss History’s Mysteries: The Legend of Count Dracula on Wednesday, April 7 at 4:30 pm. We will learn about the history and legend behind this mysterious villain. Registration begins March 24.
Our full calendar of events is available at http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/ For more information about any of our programs or to register, visit us at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill or call us at 609-924-7073 ext 5.
Children Travel the World at Mary Jacobs Library
Children in grades K-2 can travel the world with a new library program, World Travelers. This month we will travel around the globe to the vast country of China on Thursday, April 15 from 4:30-5:15 pm. During this after school adventure, children will listen to stories, participate in activities and make a craft as they learn about the culture of China. Registration begins April 1st. For more information about any of our programs or to register, visit us at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill or call us at 609-924-7073 ext 5.
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