July Events to Be Held at the Avalon Free Public Library

AVALON —
July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages.
July 1
4 to 6 p.m.
Apple Computer Class- iPhoto
This class will look at iPhoto, a Mac program that can help you manage your digital photographs. We will discuss organizing photos by assigning keywords and at how this makes searching our images much easier. In-Person Class. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 1 and July 8
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Acting Workshop and Showcase
Brighton Beach Memoirs- Scene Study for Adults & Teens (ages 12-19)
Through a series of (3) two-hour workshops, Walnut Street Theatre teaching artist Noah Herman will provide an interactive learning experience for adults and teens. Participants will explore the play “Brighton Beach Memoirs” by Neil Simon through acting exercises, script analysis, and other theatrical techniques and exercises. Comprehension of text, creation of characters, and much more! The final class will culminate in a small showcase with costumes and props- all provided. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 1
7 p.m.
Author Lecture with Theresa A. Tull
U.S. Ambassador (Retired)
Book title: A Long Way from Runnemede- One Woman’s Foreign Service Journey
Theresa will review highlights of her Foreign Service career, including Vietnam during the height of the war, serving as Chargé d’affaires in Laos etc. A Q&A and book signing will follow.
July 2, July 23, and Aug. 13
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Mother/Daughter Book Club
with Eleanor Cifaloglio
Three books will be read and discussed during this series. First book will be available for check out on June 25.
Aunts, grandmothers, and other women who are important in your life can also be your book club partner.
Book Titles: Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage, When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead, Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 2
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 how to use its features. He will review new app releases, hardware and accessories. Mike will be lecturing and answering questions on this schedule: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – iPhones 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.- Android & Windows phones
July 2
6 to 7:30 p.m.
French for Travel & Culture
with Ms. Mary Abel
July 2 through Aug. 13 (no class July 16)
This program will provide participants with a working knowledge of French phrases and vocabulary related to travel. We will explore the cultures of the French community. Participants will be exposed to online programs & websites related to French language learning & cultural activities. The instructor will be using Barron’s “Learn French the Fast and Fun Way”. A limited number of books are available for check out. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 2
6:30 p.m.
Surfing Lecture
with Lisa Sasdelli
Overview of surfing and safety tips on the boardwalk at 30th Street and the beach. Surf board demo on the beach below will follow. Rain cancels this event.
July 2, 9, 23, and 30
6 to 7:30 p.m.
French for Travel & Culture
This program will provide participants with a working knowledge of French phrases and vocabulary related to travel. We will explore the cultures of the French community. Participants will be exposed to online programs & websites related to French language learning & cultural activities. The instructor will be using Barron’s “Learn French the Fast and Fun Way”. A limited number of books are available for check out. Registration is required. Avalon property owners may register on June 2. All others may register on June 16.
July 3, 10, 24, and 31
10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages.
July 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.
July 5
10 a.m. to Noon
iPad Workshop – Apps to Travel By
Did you know the iPad can be your best travel buddy? Join us to learn how to use some great apps to help make your vacation the best ever! We will learn to book flights, hotels, and cars. We will also plan out our daily sightseeing activities. (A few of the apps… Kayak, Travelocity, Hotels Tonight, Trivago, Trip Advisor, and more…)
Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class)
In-Person Class. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 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 July 27.
July 7, 14, and 21
4:15 to 5:45 p.m.
Spanish for Travel & Culture
This program will provide participants with a working knowledge of Spanish phrases and vocabulary related to travel. We will explore the cultures of the Hispanic community. Participants will be exposed to online programs & websites related to Spanish language learning & cultural activities. The instructor will be using Barron’s “Learn Spanish the Fast and Fun Way”. A limited number of books are available for check out. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 7
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Music Lecture- From Doo Wop to Hip Hop
with WIBG 94.3 FM disk jockey Bill “Billio” Olaschinez
Billio will be playing music on the different genres from Doo Wop to Hip Hop and explaining how all music is related and dependent on other genres from earliest to present.
July 8
7 p.m.
Author Lecture with Dr. Paul Offit
Paul A. Offit, M.D. is chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Book Title: Do You Believe in Magic: The Sense and Nonsense of Alternative Medicine- an impassioned and meticulously researched exposé of the alternative medicine industry.
July 9
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPad Workshop- Apps to Learn By
Let the iPad become your teacher. Take a class, find answers to questions, explore the world. We will look into great educational apps. ITunesU, Kahn Academy, Google Earth, Duolingo, Starwalk, Cram, and more……
Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class)
In-Person Class. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 9
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Book Club
Second Wed. of each month. Title for July: The Affair by Lee Child. A limited number of books are available upon registration. Registration is required.
July 9
7 p.m.
Sports Author Lecture with John Thorn
John Thorn is the co-author of “The Hidden Game of Baseball” and editor and publisher of “Total Baseball: The Official Encyclopedia of Major League Baseball”. He is also the Official Historian of Major League Baseball, taking office in 2011.
John will be lecturing on “Baseball Outsiders”- who has been included or excluded, when and why, and how baseball continues to shine a beacon of meritocracy for the rest of the nation and the world. It will focus on the Jewish experience, African Americans to Irish Americans, Hispanic Americans, women, and foreign nationals of color.
July 10, 17, and 24
4:15 to 5:45 p.m.
Spanish for Travel & Culture
This program will provide participants with a working knowledge of Spanish phrases and vocabulary related to travel. We will explore the cultures of the Hispanic community. Participants will be exposed to online programs & websites related to Spanish language learning & cultural activities. The instructor will be using Barron’s “Learn Spanish the Fast and Fun Way”. A limited number of books are available for check out. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 10
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Writing the Perfect Picture Book
In this interactive writing workshop for adults, Nancy will take the class through the different types of picture books and discuss how each is written, why the author chose a picture book format, and how the book was published (traditionally or self-published, hard copy or digital). Character and plot development and the types of stories editors are seeking will also be discussed. Participants will draft a picture book “dummy” and also learn about writing a professional query and cover letter to catch an editor’s attention. Please note: this is not an illustration class but distinctions among author, author-illustrator, and an illustrator will be covered. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 10
7 p.m.
Author Lecture with Susan Sparks
The Rev. Susan Sparks will talk about her experiences as the only stand-up comic with a pulpit. She has been a lawyer, a comedian, and is currently the Senior Pastor of the Madison Avenue Baptist Church, the first woman pastor to occupy that pulpit in 160 years. She is also a cancer survivor.
In her work, Rev. Sparks connects the dots between health, humor, and happiness in an original way. Her most recent book is “Laughing Your Way to Grace- Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor”.
July 11
10 a.m.
Tori’s Critters
Tori will be bringing 10 to 12 species of reptiles, amphibians, birds, and small animals. Some animals can even be handled by the audience! Fun and educational!
July 11, 18, and 25
10:30 to Noon
Video Games
Come play Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii games for kids of all ages! Nintendo DS games are available for play as well.
July 12
10 a.m. to Noon
Apple Computer Class- Overview of Cloud Computing
This class will give you an overview of Cloud computing options like iCloud, Google Drive, and Dropbox. Participants will look in detail at Dropbox vs. Apple iCloud to understand the difference. Please bring your Apple ID and password to class. In-Person Class. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 14 and 28
5:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Scrabble
Second and fourth Mon. of every month for word play. No registration necessary.
July 14
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Wellness Lecture- How to Look & Feel Great From the Inside Out
Topic: Vitamin, mineral, and herbal extinguishers to help you combat stress. Understand how the Relaxation Response replenishes the immune system utilizing the experience of guided imagery. There will be a short presentation, time for questions, and an experiential meditation practice.
July 14, 21, and 28
July 17
23 and 30
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Italian for Travel & Culture
with Giovanna Capizola
This course will provide students a basic understanding of the Italian language and culture. It will explore 6 topics including: starting a conversation, finding a place to spend the night, finding your way on foot, the use of public transportation, how to tell time and understand/give information about trains. Through listening, reading, speaking and writing, students will acquire basic conversational skills in the Italian language.
The instructor will be using Barron’s “Learn Italian the Fast and Fun Way”. A limited number of books are available for check out. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 14
7 p.m.
Lecture: Celebrating the Jersey Shore with 350 Years of History
Celebrating the Jersey Shore 1764-1955 with author Margaret Buchholz enlightens contemporary shore lovers with fascinating historical perspective. A presentation with readings and historic photographs, etchings and fine-art images will be shown. This program begins with adventure travel in 1764 when the shore (and much of New Jersey) was still a wild frontier. It concludes in 1955 with the opening of the Garden State Parkway, which brought exponentially more visitors – and rapid development- to the Jersey Shore. The lecture is based on two of the author’s books, “Shore Chronicles” and “Josephine, From Washington Working Girl to Fisherman’s Wife”.
July 15
4 to 6 p.m.
Apple Computer Class- Mac Interface, Finder, and System Preferences: Beginner Level
This beginner class will introduce you to the different pieces that make up the Mac interface. Learn about the desktop, the menu bar, the Dock, the Trash, files and folders, and more. We will also explore the Finder and system preference in detail! Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 15
7 p.m.
Lecture: Tales from an NPR Correspondent- “The Story Behind the Story”
Frank Langfitt, National Public Radio Foreign Correspondent, will give a multi-media presentation on how a foreign correspondent works to get the tough stories in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. He will show photos and audio clips from his stories on NPR. Key stories will include covering war from the front lines in Mogadishu, covering the crushing of the uprising in Bahrain during the Arab Spring, sneaking past police into a Chinese rebel village, and tracking outlaw gold prospectors in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. A Q&A will follow the lecture.
July 16
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Romance Book Club
3rd Wed. of each month. Title for July: Theirs to Cherish by Shayla Black
A limited number of books are available upon registration. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 16
7 p.m.
Author Lecture with Lee Child
New York Times bestselling author Lee Child is the author of 18 books, including six #1 bestsellers. He won both the Anthony and Barry awards for Best First Mystery for his debut, Killing Floor, and the Barry and Nero awards for Best Novel for The Enemy. Lee will speak for approximately 45 minutes with a Q&A and book signing to follow. Three titles of his books will be available for sale on the evening of the event, Never Go Back, A Wanted Man, and The Affair.
No tickets are required and the event is free and open to the public. Seating will be on a first-come-first served basis; beginning at 6 p.m.
July 17
10 a.m.
Story Telling with Balloon Animals
Story Teller, Cheryl Anne, mesmerizes all by telling two short stories while creating colorful animal balloons sculptures.
July 17
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPad Workshop- Beginner
Just get an iPad? Do you need a little help getting started? Please join us for an introduction to how it all works. We will go over the basics needed to get you going. We will go over settings and review the home screen apps. Bring your questions!!
Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class)
In-Person Class. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 17
7 p.m.
Author Lecture with Elise Juska
Juska, University of the Arts professor and author, will be speaking about her book “The Blessings”, a novel about a Philadelphia-based, Irish American family.
July 18
10 a.m. to Noon
Kids Art Workshop- Sunset Paper Collage
In this workshop, instructor Leigh Ann Penska will be showing children how to use a variety of paper and found beach materials to create a beautiful sunset collage constructed from torn paper. Ages 8 to 12. Registration is required. Avalon property owners may register on June 18. All others may register on July 2.
July 18
1 to 3 p.m.
Windows 8 Hands On: Getting to Know Windows 8
Learning the basics: what is Windows 8 and how is it different from other versions of Windows? How do I start it up and shut it down? There can be a mouse AND a touch screen? Learning the Start Screen, charms bar menu and desktop. Setting up and customizing your user accounts. Make Windows 8 easier to use (changing screen sizes, background pictures, mouse sensitivity) and how to use multiple screens. Registration is required by call 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 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.
July 19
7 p.m.
Bay-Atlantic Symphony concert
The orchestra will present The Humors, with music by Strauss, Beethoven and Shostakovich’s 1st Piano Concert, performed by Alexandre Moutouzkine. Tickets will be available to the general public two weeks prior to performance.
July 21
7 p.m.
Turtlesinger
Deluxe Show with live music & turtles. Races and feedings too! Fun for the whole family
July 21
6:15 to 7:45 p.m.
PC Users Group
Meet with other personal computer users to share problems and solutions. Topics: How to make an active phone book on your computer and Pros and cons to switching over to Windows 8
July 22
10 to 11 a.m.
Young Writers
Ages 8-12
Bring in your writing and receive feedback on writing techniques. Participants will also have the option to record their writings as a podcast for our website.
Registration is required or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 22
7 p.m.
Author Lecture with Jerry McNeff
Jerry McNeff spent his business career working for General Electric, Martin Marietta, and Lockheed Martin.
Book Title: Battle Blunders to Business Bullets, How Civil War Lessons Can Help Us in Today’s Business World. Learn some Civil War history and enhance your management skill set.
July 23
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Wellness Lecture- How to Look & Feel Great From the Inside Out
Topic: Optional nutrition, supplements, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for disease prevention and health promotion. Understand how the Relaxation Response replenishes the immune system utilizing the experience of the healing power of breath.
July 23
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPad Workshop- Evernote
Evernote is so much more than a note taking App. Take notes with text and photos. Create post-it-notes, reminders and stay organized. Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class) In-Person Class. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 24
7 p.m.
Sports Lecture- Dick Allen Comes to Philadelphia
with Dr. Jerrold Casway
Jerry is a baseball historian and author who will be talking on the legacy of Dick Allen’s career in Philadelphia; the tensions, problems and misunderstandings that undermined his years there. He will be looking at racial attitudes within the franchise, the city and the fans. Allen’s story is more complex than most imagine and is in need of a reassessment.
July 25
10 a.m.
Insectarium Travel Show
The Insectarium Travel Show program will bring a selection of living insects and other arthropods to the Multipurpose room for an educational and fun presentation. Giant millipedes, hissing cockroaches, amazing walking sticks, furry tarantulas, and more will amaze attendees and turn them on to the incredible world of arthropods. Beautiful butterflies and mysterious moths will also be displayed.
July 25
1-3 p.m.
Windows 8 Hands On: Apps
Learn how to use the Apps that Windows 8 comes with (calculator, calendar, email, weather, travel, etc.), from how to open them, how to use them, how to adjust app settings, how to rearrange them on your start screen, etc.
Learn how to get new apps from the Windows App Store (browsing and searching the store, exploring available apps by category, downloading and installing apps, how to uninstall apps.
Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 29
10 a.m. to Noon
Genealogy Workshop
Topic: Using Social Media to Do Research
Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 29
7 p.m.
Lecture- Beacons of the Night
with Trish Chambers Productions
Why are lighthouses painted the way they are? What was life like for a lighthouse keeper? What are Fresnel lenses? Trish Chambers, author of the book “Lighthouses of the New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge”, will discuss these and many other interesting and historical facts about lighthouses, including some of the publically accessible ones along the Jersey Shore.
July 30
3 to 5 p.m.
Jewelry Class- Gemstone Earrings
with Paige Cunningham
Ages 18+
Everyone loves fun colorful jewelry! Paige will teach how to use wire and gemstones to create two pairs of dangling earrings. Participants should bring round and needle nose jewelry pliers and cutters to class. Tools are available at local arts and crafts stores.
Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
July 30
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Wellness Lecture- How to Look & Feel Great From the Inside Out
Topic: Anti-aging skin solutions to keep you looking younger! Understand how the Relaxation Response replenishes the immune system utilizing the experience of mindfulness mediation.
July 30
7 p.m.
Lecture: Flappers: Women of the 1920’s
with Trish Chambers Productions
It was a period of American history that drove significant changes in how society perceived and accepted women. It was also a time of meteoric growth for our country and its women. This presentation discusses the emergence of American women from the demure Gibson Girl to the flashing Flapper. Also discussed are the impacts of WWI on society, the influences of literature, movies, and art on how women were perceived and the fashion of that time.
Not recommended for young children.
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.