Events and Activities at the County Library

COURT HOUSE – Check out these upcoming events and activities to be hosted by the Cape May County Library!
County Library Hosts New York Times Best-Selling Author Lisa Scottoline
The Cape May County Library invites the public to attend the Cape May County Library Speaker Series: Justice & Fiction” with New York Times best-selling author Lisa Scottoline at 6 p.m. on June 3. The lecture will take place at the Sea Isle City Library, 4800 Central Avenue, Sea Isle City.
Scottoline will discuss views and themes of justice in fiction. She has developed a similar lecture for her college course that she teaches at her alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Following the lecture, there will be a question and answer session and book signing. Her latest book, Don’t Go, will be available at no cost. Patrons can bring up to two books for signing.
As the author of 19 novels, including the thrillers Final Appeal, Come Home and her latest, Don’t Go, Scottoline also writes the weekly column “Chick Wit” for The Philadelphia Inquirer and is president of the Mystery Writers of America, known for their warm and down-to-earth characters. Scottoline’s books have landed on all the major bestseller lists, including
The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times. Hailed for having “the best-branded franchise style in current crime writing,” Scottoline was awarded the Edgar Award given for excellence in crime fiction and was named a “PW Innovator” by Publishers Weekly.
The library is expecting a large crowd for this special event. Seating is extremely limited; therefore, patrons will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Doors will open at 5 p.m. For additional information, please call (609) 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Offers Program on the Amazon Kindle
The Cape May County Library invites the public to attend the program, “The Amazon Kindle” taught by the Technology Learning Center at 6:30 p.m. on May 14. The program will take place at the Main Library, 30 W. Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House.
Geared toward the Kindle Fire and the novice user, learn how to get the most out of your Kindle. You will learn the basics of navigation as well as how to download library books. Please feel free to bring your own Kindle and we will have several types on hand for demonstration.
No registration required. For additional information, please call (609) 463-6380 or (609) 463-6341 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
Citizens United, a non-profit corporation since 1986, was pivotal in designation of the Maurice River as part of the National Wild and Scenic River System. Please visit http://www.cumauriceriver.org for more information on Citizens United and “Down Jersey”. “Seasons of the Maurice River” is part of the May “Water Matters Series” presented by the Cape May County Library in conjunction with Cape May Forum. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
Come learn what combinations taste the best and sample some herb infused water. Shaughnessy will share her knowledge of herbs with you in this tasty presentation.
“Herb Infused Waters: Drink Healthy” is part of the May “Water Matters Series” presented by the Cape May County Library in conjunction with Cape May Forum. Class size is limited; therefore, registration and a valid library card are required to attend. For additional information, please call 463-6386 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Celebrates National Maritime Day in May
The Cape May County Library will host a display during May celebrating our maritime heritage. The public is invited to view the display and also to celebrate National Maritime Day on May 22 at the Lower Cape Library, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas. Additionally, May 18 at 1:30 p.m., there will be a presentation and movie given by the SS United States Conservancy on the SS United States. Exhibits are presented by the Bayshore Discovery Project, Cape May County Maritime Museum and the county library. For more information, contact the library at 886-8999.
County Library Hosts Yoga for Kids and Teens
The Cape May County Library invites kids and teens ages 7 through 18 to a series of introductory yoga classes on Mondays in May and June. The classes will take place at 3:45 p.m. at the Main Library, 30 W. Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House.
The classes will be held on the following Mondays at 3:45 p.m.: June 3 and 10.
Kids and teens are invited to join us for an exploration of the practice of yoga. The focus of the class will be learning basic postures, breathing techniques, learning the art of movement and the art of being still. If you are interested in attending, please bring either a yoga mat or a large towel and wear loose fitted clothing that allows for movement. Registration is not required for these classes. For additional information, please contact the Children’s Room at (609) 463-6354, email children@cmclibrary.org, or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Offers Computer Class
The Cape May County Library invites the public to attend the class, “My Second Computer Class” taught by the Technology Learning Center at 2 p.m. on May 22. The class will take place at the Main Library, 30 W. Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House. Take the next step to being friends with your computer. In this class, you will learn about hardware, software and how they work together.
There is no charge for the class, but enrollment is limited to eight students; therefore, registration and a valid library card are required to attend. For additional information, please call the TLC at 609-463-6341, email tlc@cmclibrary.org or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Offers Program on Facebook
The Cape May County Library invites the public to attend “Introduction to Facebook” taught by the Technology Learning Center at 10 a.m. on May 24. The program will take place at the Main Library, 30 W. Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House.
Come learn the basics of using Facebook, such as finding old friends, getting used to your home screen and understanding your timeline. No registration required. For additional information, please call (609) 463-6380 or (609) 463-6341 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Library Offers Program on Mobile Devices
The Cape May County Library invites the public to attend the program on “Mobile First Aid” taught by the Technology Learning Center at 2 p.m. on May 30. The program will take place at the Main Library, 30 W. Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House. Taking care of your phones and mobile devices can be a challenge. Let us show you some quick and easy apps and settings to keep them safe and healthy. No registration required. For additional information, please call (609) 463-6380 or (609) 463-6341 or visit online at www.cmclibrary.org.
County Libraries Offer a Variety of Health and Exercise Classes
The Cape May County Library is pleased to offer a wide variety of health and exercise courses throughout the week. Classes are free and registration is not required.
Classes will be held at the following libraries:
• Mondays
10 a.m. – Zumba Gold – Sea Isle Library, 4800 Central Avenue, Sea Isle City
1 p.m. – Sit Combo Cardio – Main Library, 30 W. Mechanic Street, CMCH
4:30 p.m. – Zumba Fitness, Upper Library, 2050 Rt. 631, Petersburg
• Tuesdays
10 a.m. – Pilates Workshop, Lower Cape Library, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas
4:30 p.m. – Zumba Fitness – Main Library, 30 W. Mechanic Street, CMCH
6 p.m. – Zumba Fitness – Main Library, 30 W. Mechanic Street, CMCH
• Wednesdays
10 a.m. – Qigong & Tai Chi – Lower Cape Library, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas
11:30 a.m. – Qigong & Tai Chi – Lower Cape Library, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas
6:30 p.m. – Zumba Fitness – Sea Isle Library, 4800 Central Avenue, Sea Isle City
• Thursdays:
9:15 a.m. – Starting June 20th Introduction to Yoga – Upper Library, 2050 Rt. 631, Petersburg
10 a.m. – Qigong & Tai Chi – Sea Isle Library, 4800 Central Avenue, Sea Isle City
1 p.m. – Starting June 6th Zumba Gold – Sea Isle City Branch, 4800 Central Avenue, Sea Isle City
4:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga – Main Library, 30 W. Mechanic Street, CMCH
2 p.m. – Pilates Workshop, Stone Harbor Rec. Center, 82nd& 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor
6 p.m. – All Levels Yoga – Main Library 30 W. Mechanic Street, CMCH
• Fridays:
10 a.m. – Low Sit Cardio – Main Library 30 W. Mechanic Street, CMCH
• Saturdays:
10 a.m. – Qigong & Tai Chi – Lower Library, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas
For more information, call your local library. To view a schedule of events, visit the library online at www.cmclibrary.org .