Avalon Free Public Library Announces February Events

AVALON – The Avalon Free Public Library will host the following events and activities during the month of February:
Mondays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Knitting
Meet and share knitting techniques. All levels of knitters are welcome, from beginner to advanced level.
Tuesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23
10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages.  
Feb. 2
6 p.m.
Award Season Film- Bridge of Spies
A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, “Bridge of Spies” tells the story of James Donovan (Tom Hanks), a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on a near impossible mission to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. High stakes and suspense power a story inspired by true events that capture the essence of a man who risked everything and vividly brings his personal journey to life. Starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and Scott Shepherd. Rated PG-13 for some violence and brief strong language. For further information on rating, please review the Parents Guide at www. IMDb.com.
Feb. 3
6 to 7:30 p.m.
History Book Club
Title for February: One Summer: America 1927 by Bill Bryson. Complimentary books may be available upon registration. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Thursdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25
10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages.
Feb. 4
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.
 
Feb. 6
10 a.m. to noon
iPad Workshop- Photography on the iPad
The iPad has a great photo editor built in with Photos but there are also alternatives. We will review the Photos app and a few others not made by Apple. Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class) Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Mondays, Feb. 8 and 22
5:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Scrabble
Join the Scrabblers on the second and fourth Monday of each month. No registration required.
Feb. 10
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Book Club
Title for February: The Constellation of Virtual Phenomena by Anthony Marra. Complimentary books may be available upon registration. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Feb. 10
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Italian Culture
Meet with others interested in learning more about Italian art, music, architecture, history and lifestyles.
Feb. 10
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPhones Workshop- All Things Google
Google offers a few outstanding apps, all free, for the iPad. We will review them and how they can be very useful to you. A few of the apps are docs, sheets, slides, drive, photos… Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class) Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Feb. 11
6 to 8 p.m.
Windows 10 Hands-Google Chrome
Learn how to install and use Google’s Chrome Browser and all of its most popular features. Register to use a library computer or your own computer or tablet. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Feb. 13
11 a.m.
Festival of Fun Magic &Ventriloquism
Bob Conrad is a multi-talented gentleman; magician, puppeteer, ventriloquist, balloon sculptor, and much more. In this program he pulls out all the stops and blends all these skills into a mixture of magic and merriment. You will meet Bob’s puppet friend Rickey the Rabbit, see Bob draw Art and bring him to life and see Bob create Gertrude from a paper plate. Mind boggling magic, objects appear and disappear right before your eyes. Fun from beginning to end, perfect any time of year. Everything that children love is in this program!
Feb. 16
6 to 7 p.m.
Digitization of Records & Cassettes
Norman Gluckman will provide instruction on Audacity and Roxio sound editing software to digitize and clean up audio cassettes and records. He will also show how to use metadata to index and access music files. This is a required course for patrons interested in using the library’s equipment to digitize audio material. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Feb. 16
6 p.m.
Award Season Film- Steve Jobs
Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter. Starring Michael Fassbender, Seth Rogan and Jeff Daniels. Rated R for language. For further information on rating, please review the Parents Guide at www. IMDb.com.
Feb. 15
10 a.m. to noon
Troubleshooting Techniques
Is your iPad running a little slow or freezing up more than usual? Join us for a few tips and tricks on how to get it back to running smoothly. Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class) Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Feb. 17
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPad Workshop- iPad/iCloud Drive
iCloud and iCloud Drive will be explained and alternatives discussed. Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class) Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Feb. 17
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Romance Book Club
Title for February: At Wolf Ranch by Jennifer Ryan. Complimentary books may be available upon registration. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Feb. 20
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.
Feb. 23
6 to 8 p.m.
Windows 10 Hands-On:  File Editing & Management
Learn how to keep your important documents and files safe and organized with Windows 10, along with how to use some of the many options available for editing your photos and videos. Register to use a library computer or your own computer or tablet. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Feb. 23
6 p.m.
Award Season Film- Spotlight
Starring Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, Brian D’Arcy James and Stanley Tucci, SPOTLIGHT tells the riveting true story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe investigation that would rock the city and cause a crisis in one of the world’s oldest and most trusted institutions. When the newspaper’s tenacious “Spotlight” team of reporters delves into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston’s religious, legal, and government establishment, touching off a wave of revelations around the world. Directed by Academy Award-nominee Thomas McCarthy, SPOTLIGHT is a tense investigative thriller, tracing the steps to one of the biggest crime stories in modern times. Rated R for some language including sexual references. For further information on rating, please review the Parents Guide at www. IMDb.com.
Feb. 24
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPad Workshop- Music on the iPad
Apple has a great music app but there are other great alternatives to use. We will be reviewing some of those apps. Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class) Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
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 has received the 5-Star designation eight times since 2009. The library is located at 235 32^nd 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