Avalon Free Public Library Announces October Events

AVALON –
Thursdays, Oct. 2, 16, 23, and 30
10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages.
Oct. 2
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.
Oct. 4
10 a.m. to Noon
iPad Workshop- Adobe Voice
Do you have a story to share or maybe a skill or special talent? Join us in creating stunning animated videos with Adobe Voice. Create a mini documentary, a tutorial on your special talent or just come and see the possibilities with Adobe Voice. It is a free and very easy to use app. Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class). Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Mondays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27
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.
Oct. 7
4 to 6 p.m.
Apple Computer Class- Intro to Mac: Basics Interface & OS X
Instructor will teach how to use the Mac Interface: Finder and Finder windows, the desktop, the menu bar, the Dock, files and folders. She will also talk in detail about OS X Mavericks and the exciting changes coming this fall with OS X YOSMITIE. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Oct. 8
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.
Oct. 8
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPad Workshop- Mail and Contacts
The Mail App is an excellent way to combine your multiple email accounts or use just one. We will go over the process of adding accounts, changing the important settings, and sending and receiving messages. Contacts are very important to the email because they save time and make sending messages easier.
Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class). Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Oct. 8
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Book Club
Second Wednesday of each month. Oct.: Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
A limited number of books will be available upon registration. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Oct. 9
6 to 8 p.m.
Windows 8 Hands-On: Getting to Know Windows 8
Learn 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? Learn the Start Screen, Charms tool bar menu and desktop. Set up and customize your user accounts. Make Windows 8 easier to use (change screen sizes, background pictures, mouse sensitivity, and use multiple screens).
Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Oct. 11
10 a.m. to Noon
Apple Computer Class- Keynote and Presentation Secrets
Students will get a hands-on experience with Apple’s answer to PowerPoint, Keynote. In addition, the instructor will highlight the book, “The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience” by Carmine Gallo. Even if you are a die-hard PowerPoint user, consider this class as an opportunity to learn exactly how to use Jobs’ crowd-pleasing techniques in your own presentations! *The iPhone and iPad also have the Keynote App, but not all features may be available on these devices. Participants are welcome to bring their own devices. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Mondays, Oct. 13 and 27
5:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Scrabble
Word play with no registration necessary.
Tuesdays, Oct. 14, 21, and 28
10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Story Time
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages.
**There will be no Story Time on Oct. 7 or Oct. 9.
Oct. 14
6 p.m.
Just Released Feature Film: Mr. Peabody & Sherman
The time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son, as they endeavor to fix a time rift they created. Popcorn and beverages will be served. Rated PG. Stars: Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Stephen Colbert
Oct. 15
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPad Workshop- Notes, Reminders, and Calendars
The Notes App comes free on the iPad and is a great way to stay organized. You can create shopping and to-do lists and save important information. The Reminders App also comes free on the iPad and is a great way to keep on task and complete those chores. Calendar will show your busy schedule at one glance and is easy to set up.
Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class) Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Oct. 15
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Romance Book Club
3rd Tuesday of each month. Title for Oct.: Beneath a Blood Red Moon by Heather Graham
A limited number of books will be available upon registration. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Oct. 18
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.
Mondays, Oct. 20 and 27, November 3, 10, 17, and 24, and December 1 and 8
6 to 7 p.m.
Belly Dance- Beginner
In this class, instructor Victoria Athene will teach the basic movements of Belly Dance. Emphasis will be on posture and stretching in a safe and supported environment. Wear comfortable clothing and learn this ancient and beautiful dance form. Posture, breathing, and stretching is executed before, during, and after every class.
Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Tuesdays, Oct. 21 and 28, Nov. 4, 18, and 25, and Dec. 2
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Advanced Memoir Writing
with Ms. Eva Feeley
For memoirists who have completed the “Write Your Own Memoirs” (or other beginner Memoir Writing workshop), this workshop will kick our writing up a notch! Participants will be introduced to revision and crafting options to enhance reader response to memoir pieces. We’ll learn to recognize the material that doesn’t fit into our current projects. Writers will also be taught the principles for developing an effective Writing Response Group so that giving and receiving critique won’t end with the workshop.
Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Oct. 21
4 to 6 p.m.
Apple Computer Class- Launchpad and Computer Apps
This class will explore the Mac App Store & Launchpad. The instructor will show how Apple revolutionizes the way applications are installed on your computer. She will look at the most popular apps and teach the best ways to search the App Store to find the perfect apps to fit your lifestyle. These tips will help you spend less time hunting a relevant app and more time enjoying it. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Oct. 22
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPad Workshop- Web Browsers and Search Engines
Safari isn’t the only way to surf the web. Instructor will show alternatives to Safari for web browsing, including Mercury, Chrome, Coast, and Dolphin. She will also look at different engines like Google and Bing.
Be sure you have your Apple ID and password. (Required prior to class) Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Oct. 23
6 to 8 p.m.
Windows 8 Hands-On: Apps
Learn how to use the Apps that Windows 8 comes with (calculator, calendar, email, weather, travel, etc.- how to open them, use them, adjust app settings, rearrange them on your start screen, etc. Learn how to get new apps from the Windows App Store. Also covered- 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.
Oct. 25
10 a.m. to Noon
Genealogy Workshop- Beginning Your Family Research
with Casey Zahn
Topic: Beginning Your Family Research
Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to find out about your family’s history. You may have heard a story about your grandparents or their parents but you aren’t certain about how to discover the truth behind the story. Perhaps they arrived from a small town in Europe with only the clothes on their back? The challenge of researching your family is not finding the documents-it’s the new stories that you uncover! Come and learn how easy it is to research your family.
Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Oct. 25
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Genealogy Workshop- DNA in Your Genealogy Workshop
with Casey Zahn
Topic: DNA in your Genealogy Research
Has a cousin approached you and asked you to participate in a DNA study of your family? Or have you heard about DNA to help solve family mysteries and you think it could solve yours? Come and discover how DNA research has helped genealogists and family historians find and make a connection with others in the genealogy field. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
**Genealogy workshops are stand-alone. Register for one or both workshops.
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.