COURT HOUSE – County library announces events to be held in June.
County Library Hosts Gardening Workshop and Demonstration
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “Herb Dish Gardens” presented by Joe Alvarez. The program will take place at the following locations and times:
Demonstrations
Woodbine Library – 10:00 a.m. on Sat., June 2. This library is located at 800 Monroe Avenue, Woodbine.
Cape May City Library – 10:00 a.m. on Thurs., June 7. This library is located at 110 Ocean Street, Cape May.
Workshops:
Sea Isle City – 5:00 p.m. on Mon., June 4. This library is located at 4800 Central Avenue, Sea Isle City.
Wildwood Crest – 1:00 p.m. on Fri., June 8. This library is located at 6300 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood Crest.
Herbs have played and always will play a vital role in man’s existence. Herbs have been used in many aspects of everyday living from preservation, to homespun remedies, to fabric dyes. During this demonstration, Joe Alvarez will discuss the history, practical use, and gardening of herbs. Joe Alvarez will also help decide which herbs would be best for your home and guide you through the planting process.
Joseph Alvarez has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a minor in Environmental Science, is a founding member of the Cape May County Beach Plum Association, a member of the state Beekeepers Association and is active in many county and agricultural programs in South Jersey.
Class size is limited; therefore, registration and a valid library card are needed to attend. Registration opens on Mon., May 7 at 9:00 a.m. A $17 non-refundable materials fee is due upon registration for workshops. Demonstrations are free. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Mahjongg Class
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “Beginner Mahjongg” presented by Rose Ann Miller. This six-week event will begin on Tues., June 5 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sea Isle City Library located at 4800 Central Avenue, Sea Isle City.
Mahjongg is a game of skillful strategy, cunning calculation, and dumb luck. Learn as you play competitively against friends and enemies!
Rose Ann Miller has been playing Mahjong competitively and for fun for as long as she can remember. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge with other eager students-to-be of the game.
Class size is limited; therefore, registration and a valid library card are needed to attend. Registration opens on Mon., May 7 at 9:00 a.m. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Drivers’ Education Course
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “AARP: Smart Driver Course” presented by AARP. This event will take place on Wed., June 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Sea Isle City Library located at 4800 Central Avenue, Sea Isle City.
Refresh your driving skills with the AARP “Smart Driver Course”. You will learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, new traffic laws, and rules of the road. Plus, there are no tests to pass. You simply sign up and learn. Upon completion you could receive a multi-year discount on your car insurance (depending on your auto insurance company’s rules and restrictions).
The course costs $15 dollars for AARP members and $20 for non-members. All fees are due the day of the course, and all checks are to be made out to AARP.
Class size is limited; therefore, registration and a valid library card are needed to attend. Registration opens on Mon., May 7 at 9:00 a.m. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Natural History Program
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “Peregrine Falcons: Flying High in New Jersey” presented by The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey. This event will take place on Thurs., June 7 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cape May City Library located at 110 Ocean Street, Cape May City.
The peregrine falcon, also known as the duck hawk, is the largest falcon in New Jersey, and the world’s fastest animal, capable of flying at speeds over 200 miles an hour. Just a few decades ago, peregrine falcons disappeared east of the Mississippi River — yet today we can celebrate 28 active falcon nests in New Jersey. For the world’s fastest animal to again thrive in New Jersey speaks both to the peregrine falcon’s inspiring resiliency and to the hard work and visionary leadership of those who worked for their successful comeback. The Peregrine falcon – the Fastest Animal on Earth, gives the public a glimpse into the life of the peregrine falcon, the adaptations that make him unique and how he overcame adversity in the Garden State.
Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey (CWF) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of New Jersey’s endangered and threatened wildlife and the habitats they depend on. We carry out our mission by researching and managing rare animal species, restoring habitat, educating New Jersey’s residents, and engaging volunteers in our conservation projects. Since the early 1990’s, CWF scientists and educators have helped conserve and protect a variety of at-risk species of wildlife in New Jersey, the most densely populated state in the nation.
Class size is limited; therefore, registration and a valid library card are needed to attend. Registration opens on Mon., May 7 at 9:00 a.m. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Education Program
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “Ancestry: Genealogy Databases at the Library” presented by Jennifer Cook. This event will take place on Fri., June 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cape May Court House Library located at 30 West Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House.
Do you ever wonder who your ancestors were? The Cape May County Library has many resources that will help you in your search. You will learn some tips that will help in your research; join us to learn about microfilm, books, and databases that will aid in your quest to find your ancestors.
Jennifer Cook is an Adult Services/Reference Librarian at Cape May County Library. Jennifer is a graduate of University of Pittsburgh were she received a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science. She is a member of the lineage-based organization the Daughters of American Revolution where she got her interest in genealogy research. She is in the process of trying to fill in the holes of her family tree.
Class size is limited; therefore, registration and a valid library card are needed to attend. Registration opens on Mon., May 7 at 9:00 a.m. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Arts and Crafts Program
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “Knitting Boot Socks for Advanced Knitters” presented by Debbie West. This 4-week event will take place on Fri., June 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cape May Court House Library located at 30 West Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House.
Learn how to use double pointed needles. Double pointed needles allow you to knit hats, mittens, gloves, and socks without seams! The project will be a pair of boot socks.
Supplies needed for this class include:
Straight knitting needles size 8 and double pointed needles size 8 for large socks.
For extra-large socks size 10 knitting needles will be used.
Nine ounces of acrylic 4-ply worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice. Sock yarn may be used for a thinner sock.
A tape measure, stitch markers, yarn needle, and 2 shank buttons (optional) will also be needed.
For Debbie West, crafts have always fascinated her, especially, creating and producing actual items to use and wear. She has been working with yarn and sewing since she was a child with her grandmother. A resident of Cape May County for 14 years, retired from nursing. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with others and has been teaching for 20 years, as well as, promoting my items at local bazaars.
Class size is limited; therefore, registration and a valid library card are needed to attend. Registration opens on Mon., May 7 at 9:00 a.m. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Health Lecture
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “Summertime Safety using Essential Oils” presented by Debbie Valletto. This event will take place on Mon., June 11 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cape May Court House Library located at 30 West Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House.
This workshop introduces essential oils to gain the confidence in safely using essential oils and to recognize the health and wellness benefits of incorporating them into a family’s daily routine.
Learn and discuss the history and basics of essential oils including the origins, application, benefits and precautions.
Debbie Valletto, Wellness Advocate, is a life-long student of mind, body, and spirit self-improvement and holistic practices. Currently, she is an Independent Distributor for Young Living Essential Oils. As a Reiki practitioner, she recently attained the 3rd Degree level of Reiki in the Usui System of Natural Healing. Debbie has completed over 40 instructional hours in Yoga – Chakra with Meditation, over 24 instructional hours with AACC in Life Coaching – Health & Wellness, and over 30 instructional hours with IACET in Aromatherapy and Healing Arts.
Class size is limited; therefore, registration and a valid library card are needed to attend. Registration opens on Mon., May 7 at 9:00 a.m. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Arts and Crafts Program
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “Shell We Tangle?” presented by Patti Mazzola. This three-week event will take place on Mon., June 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wildwood Crest Library located at 6300 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood Crest.
Shell we tangle? Absolutely! Zentangle is an easy to learn meditative art form that encourages us to breathe and enjoy peaceful relaxation. If you can draw the following: t, C, S and O, you can Tangle!
Patti started her Zentangle journey in September of 2016. She took one class at the local adult night school upon the suggestion of her daughter who saw that she was stressed and needed to relax. After taking one class, she immediately knew that this was for her. Full of stress in her daily life, she found that giving herself this creative outlet was so beneficial to her and was hooked.
In April 2017, she attended a three day Ceritified Zentangle Seminar with the founders of this amazing art form, Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts, at the Biltmore Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island and became a Certified Zentangle Teacher (“CZT”). Patti is now starting her journey as a CZT and looks forward to sharing this wonderful simple art form with YOU!
Patti relocated to North Cape May this year after residing in the Philadelphia area her entire life. Spending all of her summers at the “shore” as a child, she realized that this area was her happy place and she needed to live here full time. Patti’s professional career was a medical and real estate paralegal but she had always wanted to teach art. Patti took art classes in high school and has been exploring all forms of art ever since. She enjoys crocheting, painting, jewelry making, and drawing as well as volunteering and helping others.
Class size is limited; therefore, registration and a valid library card are needed to attend. Registration opens on Mon., May 7 at 9:00 a.m. A $10 non-refundable materials fee is due upon registration. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Movie Night
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “Get Out.” This event will take place at the following locations and times:
SEA ISLE CITY – 6:00 p.m. Mon., June 11. This library is located at 4800 Central Avenue, Sea Isle City.
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – 6:00 p.m. Wed., June 13. This library is located at 30 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House
A young African-American visits his white girlfriend’s parents for the weekend, where his simmering uneasiness about their reception of him eventually reaches a boiling point.
For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Art Class
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “How to Maintain a Field Sketchbook” presented by Diana Heitzman. This six-week class will take place on Wednesdays, beginning June 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sea Isle City Library located at 4800 Central Avenue, Sea Isle City.
A nature journal is a place to record your thoughts, feelings, and observations of the natural world, especially as it changes over time. Note the date, habitat, and seasonal qualities, then make sketches of plants, insects, birds, and beach scenes. This sketchbook will become a lasting reminder of your personal discoveries of the world around you.
Attendees will need to bring the follow materials: HB pencil and eraser; micron .01 pen; container for water; water color travel set and brushes (suggested colors: burnt sienna, French ultramarine, and sap green); and a sketchbook (suggestions: Moleskine watercolor album 135lb. hardcover cold-pressed 8 ¼ x 5 inch; or Stillman & Bim Zeta series 180lb. hardbound hot pressed premium sketchbook with extra heavy weight paper, mixed media for watercolor and ink 8 ½ x 5/12 inch.
Diana Heitzman is an avid painter with years of experience in many forms of visual art. Attention to detail as well as a passion for painting has driven her to share her artistic knowledge with others. Diana is a frequent botanical exhibitor in the Philadelphia Flower Show. She earned her BFA from Tyler School of Art.
Class size is limited; therefore, registration and a valid library card are needed to attend. Registration opens on Mon., May 7 at 9:00 a.m. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Natural History Program
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “Springwatch” presented by Brett Ewald. This event will take place on Thurs., June 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lower Cape Library located at 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas.
This volunteer-based migration count, conducted at Cape May Point, is helping us to understand the spring movements of birds along the Atlantic Coast and Delaware Bay. This presentation will highlight and summarize the abundance and diversity of species passing this historic migration location, from seabirds to songbirds
Brett is the Program Director of New Jersey Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory. He has been studying and enjoying birds and nature for over 35 years. His passion for birds and their conservation has led to his involvement in many research and educational projects, specializing in migration and distribution patterns. These endeavors have taken him from the mountains of New Mexico to the beaches of New Jersey, including a stint (no pun intended) as the hawkwatch counter at Cape May in 1990. He looks forward to sharing the wonders of birds and nature with you!
For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Educational Lecture
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “Utility Assistance Day” presented by New Jersey SHARES Inc. This event will take place on Fri., June 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cape May Court House Library located at 30 West Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House.
New Jersey SHARES, Inc. is a statewide non-profit corporation providing assistance to individuals and families in need of help meeting their energy and utility burden.
Through advocacy, community outreach, education, information and referral, we also connect low and moderate income households with available resources to meet their ongoing needs.
Joining us on the day of the event, we will be taking New Jersey SHARES applications, which is a Grant Available up to Eligibility is based on household size and income. Our clients are families and individuals who do not qualify for Federal and State assistance programs due to the household’s income. NJ SHARES Grant amounts can be up to $700 for heating source (natural gas – includiang cooking gas and electric heat), and can be up to $700 for electric service.
Joining us at this Event will be PRAC which is the Local LIHEAP Agency, they handle Low Income Energy Assistance. They are the local agency for Cape May County.
Atlantic City Electric who will be onsite printing bills and helping people with payment arrangements if needed.
S. Jersey Gas who will be onsite printing bills and helping people with payment arrangements if needed.
For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Poetry Series
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “Beach Bards Present: Poetry and Prose” presented by Toni Libro. This event will take place on the third Monday of each month, beginning Mon., June 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sea Isle City Library located at 4800 Central Avenue, Sea Isle.
Beach Bards Poetry and Prose Reading Series presents both emerging and established poets and writers from June through September. Poets will perform readings from their original works. Afterward, poets will sign copies of their books when available. Our June program will feature Anna M. Evans and Ann E. Michael.
Anna M. Evans is a poet, editor, translator, and teaching artist. Her poems have appeared in over 20 print journals including Rattle, The Formalist, Light Quarterly, The Journal of New Jersey Poets, The Paterson Literary Review, Measure, among others. Her books include Under Dark Waters: Surviving the Titanic, Able Muse Press, 2015; Sisters & Courtesans, White Violet Press, 2014; Superheroes & Villanelles, Barefoot Muse Press, 2013. Born in England, she came to the US in 2000 and has been granted permanent residency. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from Bennington College and is Editor of The Raintown Review and Editor of the formal poetry e-zine The Barefoot Muse. She lives in Hainesport, NJ with her husband and two daughters.
Ann E. Michael is a poet, essayist and librettist. Her books include Water-Rites, Brick Road Poetry Press; The Capable Heart, FootHills Publishing; and Small Things Rise & Go. She has been published in numerous anthologies, literary reviews, and professional journals, including Poem, Natural Bridge, and Coe Review. She holds a MFA degree from Goddard College and has earned a living as an essayist, newspaper columnist, published writer and poet, radio commentator, and educator. She teaches college courses at DeSales University and visits Pennsylvania public schools, where she teaches young children poetry through the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts/Arts in Education Program, and won a fellowship from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. She lives in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, with her two teenage children, and blogs at www.annemichael.wordpress.com.
For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Music Program
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “The Music of Sherlock Holmes” presented by Rich Chiemingo. This event will take place on Thurs., June 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cape May City Library located at 110 Ocean Street, Cape May City.
An Exploration of the musical references that appear in the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle.
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities (MAC) is a local organization, based in Cape May, New Jersey, which promotes the arts all throughout our area by offering local programs, educational opportunities, outreach, and more
Class size is limited; therefore, registration and a valid library card are needed to attend. Registration opens on Mon., May 21 at 9:00 a.m. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Educational Program
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “Heads Up, Seniors!” presented by Laura Jacobs. This event will take place on Fri., June 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Cape May Court House Library located at 30 West Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House.
This presentation is a fun interactive, Jeopardy style game show event designed to educate on how to best prevent falls and pedestrian accidents that can lead to injuries including traumatic brain injury. Other categories covered are exercise, medication and assistive devices. Participants are provided with a safety checklist to examine their homes and lifestyles for potential fall hazards. Prizes are awarded to the winners. Come out and give your mind a workout, while addressing the issues and having fun with friends and neighbors.
The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey is a Non-Profit organization working towards the education and prevention of brain injury. Their mission is to support and advocate for individuals affected by brain injury and raise public awareness through education and prevention.
Class size is limited; therefore, registration and a valid library card are needed to attend. Registration opens on Mon., May 21 at 9:00 a.m. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Arts and Crafts Program
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “Needle Felted Seascapes” presented by Paige Cunningham. This event will take place on Sat., June 23 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lower Cape Branch Library located at 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas.
Needle felting is fun, relaxing and easy to learn. Join Paige Cunningham to learn the basics of using colorful sheep’s wool roving (long bundles of wool fiber before it is spun into yarn) and special needles to design and create a one of a kind wool felted seascape that can be hung on driftwood or framed.
Each participant is required to bring a Dimensions needle and foam kit to the workshop. They can be purchased from Michaels or Walmart.
Class size is limited; therefore, registration and a valid library card are needed to attend. Registration opens on Mon., May 21 at 9:00 a.m. A $7 non-refundable materials fee is due upon registration. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Arts and Crafts Program
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “Beginners’ Knitting: Beach Bag” presented by Kellie Maiorana. This 2-week event will take place on Mon., June 25 and Mon., July 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cape May Court House Library located at 30 West Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House.
Have you always wanted to learn how to knit but can’t seem to get the hang of it? In this two-session class we’ll be making an awesome bag you can take with you to the farmers’ market or the beach!
Materials needed:
- 3 skeins (roughly 300 yards) of cotton yarn such as Lily Sugar ‘n Cream or Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton
- 5 double pointed needles size 4, 5, or 6
- 16 inch circular needle size 5, 6, 7, or 8
- 24 inch circular needle size 10, 10.5, or 11
*NOTE: We will be using 3 different sets of needles – you will need one size from each section listed above. The size will affect the size and stretchiness of your bag; for a bigger and looser bag choose bigger needles, for a smaller and tighter bag choose smaller needles.*
Kellie Maiorana learned how to knit over 13 years ago and delights in creating new items of her own design. She enjoys teaching others to knit as a way of sharing her love for the craft. Kellie is a former librarian and resides in Blackwood, NJ. One of her first knitting projects was a scarf that she thought had both knit and purl stitches in it…she has improved greatly since then.
Class size is limited; therefore, registration and a valid library card are needed to attend. Registration opens on Mon., May 21 at 9:00 a.m. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Natural History Program
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “How to Create a No-Fuss Wildlife Pond” presented by Pat Sutton. This event will take place on Mon., June 25 at 6:00 at the Cape May Court House Library located at 30 West Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House.
Frogs, toads, and dragonflies all need freshwater ponds for egg laying to create future generations. Even a tiny pond will attract and support them. Learn what a true wildlife pond is and how simple it is to create – with no need for running water, filters, fish, and all the fuss. Pat Sutton, long-time wildlife gardener, will share the basics of how to create a wildlife pond and, even more importantly, how to maintain it so that wildlife benefits.
Pat Sutton has keenly studied the natural world for over 30 years (as the naturalist at the Cape May Point State Park in the 1970s and 1980s and for 21 years, until 2007, as the naturalist and program director at the Cape May Bird Observatory). Pat has an undergraduate degree in Literature and a Masters Degree in Environmental Education. She and her husband (Clay Sutton) wrote the landmark book, Birds and Birding at Cape May (2006), the in-depth result of their efforts over many years documenting and protecting the migration and the Cape May area that they so love. Other books by Pat and Clay include How to Spot Butterflies (1999), How to Spot Hawks & Eagles (1996), and How to Spot an Owl (1994). Today Pat is a free-lance writer, naturalist, educator, lecturer, tour leader, and wildlife garden consultant. Her own wildlife garden is a teaching garden included on many tours and featured in programs and workshops she teaches. For more information go to Pat and Clay’s website: www.patsuttonwildlifegarden.com
For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Blood Drive
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “American Red Cross Blood Drive”. This event will take place on Thurs., June 28 from 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Cape May Court House Library located at 30 West Mechanic Street.
Blood donation is a simple four step process: registration, medical history and mini-physical, donation and refreshments. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood and the number one reason donors say they give blood is because they “want to help others.” Please donate blood today! To make an appointment with American Red Cross please visit www.redcrossblood.org then enter sponsor code cmclibrary.
For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Book Sale
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “The Big Book Sale!” This two-day event will take place on June 29 and 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Lower Cape Library located 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas.
The Cape May County Library will be holding a two-day book sale beginning Fri., June 29 and ending Sat., June 30. Book sale will be open 10:00-4:00 both Fri. and Sat. at the Lower Library located at 2600 Bayshore Road; Villas, N.J.
The library book sale is a great opportunity to increase one’s own personal library or find a gift for a friend. Prices for the first day of the book sale are as follows:
50 cents for hard and large soft cover books,
25 cents for small paperbacks,
10 cents for magazines,
50 cents for cassettes and VHS,
CDs and DVDs will be one dollar.
On the second day of the book sale shoppers can fill-a-bag for one dollar. For additional information, please call 609-886-8999 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Hosts Magic Show
The Cape May County Library invites the public to join in “The Magic of John and Shareen Moran” presented by John and Shareen Moran. This event will take place on Sat., June 30 at 12:00 noon at the Lower Cape Library located at 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas.
Join us for an afternoon of mystifying feats and humor from two of Atlantic City’s prime entertainers. Be amazed! Be entertained! Just don’t take them seriously!
John and Shareen have performed professionally for over thirty years. They worked at Resorts International Casino gourmet and high roller rooms for five years and also performed at Caesar’s, Golden Nugget, and Showboat resorts. Some of the notable stars they have entertained at private events include Frank and Nancy Sinatra, Jack Klugman, and Dom Delouse. For nine years, John was the house magician at Settlers Inn in Medford while Shareen entertained patrons at Dillinger’s Restaurant.
Class size is limited; therefore, registration and a valid library card are needed to attend. Registration opens on Mon., May 21 at 9:00 a.m. Please note that this program is not appropriate for children. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
