Avalon Library Announces January Events

AVALON –
Jan. 1
The Avalon Library will be closed on New Year’s Day. We will reopen at 9 a.m. Jan. 2.
Jan. 3
10 a.m. to noon
iPad Workshop- Beginner
Did you just get an iPad for a holiday gift? Join us for an introduction into how it all works. 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.
Jan. 5, 12, 19, and 26
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.
Jan. 8
5:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Smart Phones Workshop
Bring your smart phone to this users group and the instructor will help you learn how to use its features. The instructors will review new app releases, hardware and accessories. Cathy Zane will be lecturing and answering questions on iPhones from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. and Sean Farrell will handle Android & Windows phones from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Jan. 10
1 p.m.
Award Season Film: Boyhood
The life of a young man, Mason, from age 5 to age 18. Stars: Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke. Rated R: Drama. No one under 17 will be admitted without parent or guardian.
Jan. 12 and 26
5:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Scrabble
Word play with no registration necessary.
Jan. 13
6 p.m.
Award Season Film: Gone Girl
With his wife’s disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it’s suspected that he may not be innocent. Stars: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris. Rated R: Drama, Mystery, Thriller. No one under 17 will be admitted without parent or guardian.
Jan. 14
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Italian Culture Group
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month. 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.
Jan. 14
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
iPad Workshop- Finance Apps
Manage your finances, create budgets, pay bills, and check stock prices, all from your iPad. 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.
Jan. 14
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Book Club
The Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
Title for Jan.: “Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki. A limited number of books are available upon registration. Register by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Jan. 15
6 to 8 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 using multiple screens). Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Jan. 20
4 to 6 p.m.
Computer Class- Holiday Photos
Learn tools and tips to improve your holiday photos. This class will start as a demonstration of how to use the free and advanced features in PicMonkey to enhance your photos. You will have the chance for hands-on experience after the demonstration. This class is for both Apple and PC users. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Jan. 21
10 to 11:30 a.m.
LibFlix Plus
The instructor will present an overview of the library’s four major download platforms for popular movies, TV shows, music, magazines, eBooks and eAudiobooks. Learn about hoopla for downloadable movies, TV shows, music and audiobooks, Overdrive for eBooks and eAudiobooks, Flipster for popular magazines and Freegal for downloadable music, all using only your library card! The first hour will be a demonstration of all four platforms with a half-hour Q&A session at the end.
Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Jan. 21
5:30-7:30 p.m.
iPad Workshop- Introduction
Need some ideas for that new iPad? Join us for an introduction into some practical uses for your new device. 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.
Jan. 21
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Romance Book Club
The Romance Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Title for Jan.- Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley. At the conclusion of each meeting, a limited number of books are available for the next session. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Jan. 24
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.
Jan. 24
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Art Workshop- Valentine Candy Dish
Make a lidded Valentine Candy Dish with rose embellishments in this two-part class. Participants will make the dish during the first session Jan. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and and return to glaze the dish Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to noon. Projects can be picked up early the following week. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Jan. 27
6 p.m.
Award Season Film: The Judge
Big city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town’s judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with his estranged family. Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga. Rated R: Drama. No one under 17 will be admitted without parent or guardian.
Jan. 28
5:30-7:30 p.m.
iPad Workshop- Mail, Contacts, and Calendars
Learn how to set up and use the mail, contacts and calendar apps. 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.
Jan. 29
6 to 8 p.m.
Windows 8 Hands-On: Apps and Internet
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. Learn how to connect to the Internet with Windows 8. Browse the Web with Internet Explorer (app vs. desktop), learn how to search for what you need and how to open one or more pages, how to change your Internet Explorer settings, marking favorites and reading pages with the Reader App, using browsers other than Internet Explorer (Google Chrome and Firefox). Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Jan. 31
10 a.m. to Noon
Computer Class- iCloud vs. the Cloud
This class will give you an overview of all Cloud computing options like iCloud, Google Drive, and Dropbox. Participants will look in detail at Dropbox vs. Apple iCloud to understand the difference. Open to both Apple and PC users. Apple users should bring Apple ID and password to class. Registration is required by calling 609-967-7155 or stopping by the circulation desk.
Jan. 31
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.
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 seven 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.