April Events at the Avalon Free Public Library

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April 1, 15, 22, 29
10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages. No Story Time on Tuesday, April 8.
April 1
4 to 6 p.m.
Apple Computer Class
This Beginner Class will look in detail at your finder and desktop. We will discuss ways to organize your computer to individual preferences. We will look in-depth at storing files and folders. Finally we will also create a new desktop background that will help you stay organized and have your friends & family asking, “How did you make that background?”
Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
April 2
3:15 to 4:45 p.m.
Video Games
Come play Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii games for kids of all ages! Nintendo DS games are available for play as well. No registration needed.
April 3, 10, and 24
10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages.
April 3
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Creative Writing
Receive tips and feedback on poetry, memoirs, short stories, articles, and books. Record an audio version and share your story. Registration is requested by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
April 4
3:15 to 4:45 p.m.
Lego Club
The Library will supply the Legos, you provide the imagination! Get creative with a team or work on your own. Please leave your Legos at home so that you don’t lose your favorite pieces. All ages are welcome.
April 5
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Basket Weaving
Make an Easter basket with Laurie Schiffelbein in this one-day workshop. Ages 16+. Registration is required.
April 5
10 a.m. to Noon
iPad Workshop: Google Docs and Drive
Google offers a great “free” alternative to word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation creation. It is all in the cloud and available from any device. Google Drive will also be used (free download).
A Google account is required but is also free.
Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. Registration is required.
April 5, 12, 19, and 26
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chess Club
Join other Chess players for a match on Saturdays this Spring. No registration is required. Chess games are available.
April 7, 14, 21, and 28
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Knitting Club
Meet and share knitting techniques. No sign-ups are necessary;
all levels of knitters are welcome, from beginner to advanced!
Instructor will be available on April 28.
April 7
5:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Smart Phone Users Group
Bring your smart phone to this users group and the instructor will help you learn about new app releases, hardware and accessories. Schedule: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – iPhones
6:45 to 7:45 p.m.-Android & Windows phones
April 7, 14, 21, and 28
5:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Great Decisions Foreign Policy
Discussion group topics include Defense Technology, Israel and the U.S., Turkey’s challenging, Islamic awakening, Energy independence, Food and Climate, China’s foreign policy, and U.S. trade policy.
April 9
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Italian Culture Group
Meet with others interested in reviewing Italian learned in the Italian class and those interested in learning more about Italian art, music ,architecture, history, lifestyles.
April 9
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Book Club
Second Wednesday of each month. Title for April: White Teeth by Zadie Smith. A limited number of books are available upon registration. Registration is required.
April 9
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPad: iMovie
We will shoot some video, add a title, music and transitions, all with the iPad. Learn now to share it with friends and family. iMovie is downloadable from the App Store.
Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. Registration is required.
April 9
6 p.m.
Just Released Feature Film
August: Osage County
A look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them.
Rated R- No one under 17 will be admitted without parent or guardian.
Stars: Meryl Streep, Dermot Mulroney, Julia Roberts
April 12
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fine Art Workshop
The Portraiture Class in Earth Tones
Local artist Victoria Papale will instruct on how to draw and paint the human face in this one-day workshop. Victoria will give a brief talk about the history of earth tones. She will provide pictures of faces for students to choose from and will demonstrate how to properly sketch a face on drawing paper. She will also show how to blend the colors and begin a portrait in paints. Each student will be given attention during the workshop.
Participants will need to bring all supplies. Supplies list available on our website and upon registration.
Ages 16+. Registration is required.
April 12
10 a.m. to Noon
Apple Computer Class- PicMonkey
Do you love taking family photos? This beginner class will introduce you to digital scrapbooking by exploring the online software PicMonkey to create pages. Print options and layout will be also be reviewed. Open to new and experienced scrapbookers. Please note PicMonkey has both free and paid memberships, some features discussed in class may not be available with free memberships. PicMonkey’s free options are great for beginners.
This class is for Mac and PC users. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
April 14 and 28
5:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Scrabble
Word play with no registration necessary.
April 15
4 to 6 p.m.
Apple Computer Class- Beginner- Overview of the Mac Interface
For beginners and those thinking about making the switch to Apple. This beginner class will introduce you to the different pieces that make up the Mac interface. Learn about the Finder, the desktop, the menu bar, the Dock, the Trash, files and folders, and more. We will explore the Mac Basic icons and apps.
Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
April 15
6 p.m.
Just Released Feature Film
Philomena
A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman’s search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent. Rated PG-13
Stars: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark
April 16
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPad: iCloud
An introduction into Apple’s iCloud for storing and syncing. Third party cloud apps like Dropbox, Google Drive and Sugar Sync will also be explored. Be sure you have your Apple ID and password.
Registration is required.
April 16
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Romance Book Club
Third Wednesday of each month. Title for April: Undeniable by Madeline Sheehan
A limited number of books are available upon registration.
Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
April 17
10 a.m.
Reading Rocks!
Celebrate National Library Week!
Reading Rocks is a combination of magic, comedy, books and much more for all ages. No registration required.
April 19
10 a.m. to Noon
Creative Writing
Receive tips and feedback on poetry, memoirs, short stories, articles, and books. Record an audio version and share your story. Registration is requested by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
April 21
6:15 to 7:45 p.m.
PC Users Group
Meet with other personal computer users to share problems and solutions. Topic: Be safe on public computers Part 2 – Step Savers to speed things up.
April 23
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPad: iOS7
Learn the ins and outs of the iOS7 operating system.
Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. Registration is required.
April 23
6 to 7 p.m.
Herb Gardening Lecture and Demo
Master Gardener Joe Alvarez with be speaking about herb gardening for ornamental, culinary, and medicinal purposes in this lecture and Q&A. Different types of pots (terra cotta, plastic, hanging baskets, ornamental) and small plants will be displayed. Joe will also discuss “coastal landscapes”, the practice of adding herbs to annual and perennial beds on the barrier islands. No registration required.
April 29
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Sherlock Holmes High Tea and Documentary
Enjoy refreshments and the movie “The Secrets of Scotland Yard”. Get inside the most famous police headquarters in the world. This documentary follows police historians as they retrace the steps of some of the world’s earliest detectives, finds out how the Yard used every crime-fighting technique in its repertoire to stop the biggest heist in history, and reopens classified files to reveal how the Yard’s detective divisions continue to foil sophisticated criminal activity. Registration is required.
The Avalon Library received 5 stars in Library Journal’s national rating of public libraries, based on statistical performance data collected by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Avalon Library is one of only three libraries in New Jersey to receive the 5-Star designation six times since 2009. The library is located at 235 32nd Street and provides free and open access to first class collections, services and programs that inspire, inform and enrich the community. For more information on all library programs, please visit the library website at www.avalonfreelibrary.org.