It’s happening at the library

The libraries of Cape May County always have something exciting going on. Upcoming events include:
Scholastic Book Fair at Main Library: Celebrating “Be Creative at the Cape May County Library” summer reading program, children can purchase one book and get the second one free at a special Scholastic Book Fair held July 13 through July 17 at the Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House.
Hundreds of books for every price range, interest and reading level are offered for sale along with games, toys and stuffed animals. This sale is for preschoolers, elementary, middle and high school students. Please call 463-6350 or visit www.cmclibrary.org
Clifford, the big red loveable dog, comes to visit: Clifford will join librarians as they celebrate the “Be Creative at the Cape May County Library,” 2009 Summer Reading Program. The children’s librarians will read great books, sing songs and then Clifford will meet his fans. Grand fun for the youngest of children. Clifford will be at the following libraries on: Monday, July 13, 10:30 a.m., Cape May City Library, Ocean and Hughes streets, Cape May, 884-9568; and at 2 p.m. at Lower Cape Branch Library, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas, 886-8999.
Tuesday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.–Wildwood Crest Library, 6301 Ocean Ave., 522-0564 and at 2 p.m. at Sea Isle City Library, 125 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Sea Isle City, 263-8485.
Wednesday, July 15, 10:30 a.m., Upper Cape Branch Library, 2050 Route 631, Petersburg, 628-2607 and at 2 p.m., Woodbine Public Library, 800 Monroe St., 861-2501.
Thursday, July 16, 2 p.m., Stone Harbor Library, 9508 Second Ave., 368-6809 and at 6:30 p.m., Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House, 463-6350.
Friday, July 17, 10:30 a.m., Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House, 463-6350.
“Sing Your Heart Out” at Upper Branch Library: The Cape May County Library offers “Fearless Singing,” at 4 p.m. on Fridays, July 17 through Aug. 14. The classes, open to ages 14 through adult, Upper Cape Branch Library, 2050 Route 631, Petersburg.
Bring a karaoke track you like or sheet music; if not you’ll be assigned a song to sing. Everyone will sing together, sing solo and sing out loud to unlock your vocal potential, expand your lungs, release your spirit and sing your heart out.
The program is led by master teacher and singer Nancy Fox of “SING!” Fox Vocal Arts Studio of Ocean City.
There is no charge, but class size is limited; registration is required with a valid library card. Call 628-2607 or online at www.cmclibrary.org
Musical Performance at Local Libraries: Everyone makes music with “The Wizard of Sound,” Jeff Munsick at the Cape May County library. Munsick tells stories, sings and plays the banjo, guitar, accordion and harmonica.
The program is appropriate for all ages. Monday, July 6, 10 a.m., Cape May City Public Library, Ocean and Hughes streets, 884-9568: 2 p.m., Wildwood Crest Public Library, 6301 Ocean Ave., 522-0564; 6:30 p.m., Lower Cape Branch Library, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas, 886-8999.
Tuesday, July 7, 10 a.m., Woodbine Public Library, 800 Monroe St., 861-2501; 2 p.m., Upper Cape Branch Library, 2050 Route 631, Petersburg, 628-2607; 6:30 p.m., Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House, 463-6350.
Wednesday, July 8, 10 a.m., Sea Isle City Public Library, 125 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, 263-8485; 2 p.m., Stone Harbor Recreation Center, 82nd and 92nd streets, 368-6809.
Woodcarving Classes at Lower Branch Library: Explore the art of woodcarving for both beginners and advanced woodcarvers, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays July 11 until Aug. 1, Lower Cape Branch Library, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas.
The class is under the tutelage of Dale and Audrey Unkle who have been teaching woodcarving classes for ten years.
There is no charge for the classes and beginner patterns, usually a turtle, fish, or dolphin will be provided. A starter kit will be available for $25 for those who need one and a bear pattern will be supplied for advanced woodcarvers.
Registration with a valid library card is necessary, call 886-8999 or online at www.cmclibrary.org
Teen Craft Night at Upper Library: Teens are invited to participate on Wednesday, July 22 at Craft Night from 5-7 p.m., Upper Cape Library located at 2050 Route 631 in Petersburg. Teens will create their own journals using recycled paper, old books and other mediums.
Local Musician Erik Simonsen Entertains at Libraries: Local musician Erik Simonsen entertains children with classic songs and educational music that inspires participation and knowledge through music.
Join the fun at the following libraries: Monday, July 20, 10 a.m., Upper Cape Branch Library, 2050 Route 631, Petersburg, 628-2607; 2 p.m., Stone Harbor Recreation Center, 82nd and 92nd streets, 368-6809.
Tuesday, July 21, 10 a.m., Wildwood Crest Public library, 6301 Ocean Ave., 628-2607; 2 p.m., Cape May City Public Library, Ocean and Hughes streets, 884-9568.
Wednesday, July 22, 10 a.m., Lower Cape Branch Library, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas, 886-8999; 2 p.m., Woodbine Public Library, 800 Monroe St., 861-2501.
Thursday, July 23, 10 a.m., Sea Isle City Public Library, 125 John F. Kennedy Blvd., 263-8485; 6:30 p.m., Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House, 463-6350.
Talk on Green Cleaning Methods at Library: Learn about “Green Cleaning” at the Cape May County Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. The presentation by Elaine Shaughnessy provides information on healthier ways to clean in today’s world.
By using herbs and other natural ingredients that are good cleaning agents and easy to make, you lessen your indoor toxins. Useful tips along with green cleaning recipes are offered during the presentation.
Teens – Create Your Own Comic Book:
The workshop is from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8 at the Main Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House.
Under the tutelage of famed illustrators and authors Raina Telgemeier and Dave Roman, learn how to create a graphic novel by learning illustration and script writing.
The same workshop is held both days with room for fifteen students in each class; registration with a valid library card is needed. Call 463-6350 or online at www.cmclibrary.org.